Time 2 Calibrate

• Episode 27 - The one with Pioneer Richard Paige

  It is often said that one should never meet their heroes. However, Marc met one of his heroes on this podcast and has no regrets about it. Richard's stories about the early days of watches on the internet and his efforts in building a community were truly remarkable. We hope you enjoy this episode! If you’re a watch content creator, and/or attend events and participate in discussions about watches on platforms like Discord or Slack, then you, too, owe a debt of gratitude to Richard Paige. You can find Richard here on IG: https://www.instagram.com/rpaigewatchco/. Do go say thank you! Link to our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/3pfhUFPYFD 00:12 – Introduction 00:46 – Wrist Checks 03:42 – Richard Paige’s Bio 06:35 – Richard’s early days – Paris 1925 11:22 – Taking Paris 1925 online - early ‘90s 24:42 – The very first online brand collabs 33:44 – What are WIS, from the man who coined the term! 37:44 – The challenges of running TimeZone.com 46:35 – Herding cats, I mean keeping TZers in check 49:26 – The brands vs. Richard Paige 51:11 – Adding subforums on TZ 53:37 – The next generation 55:47 – Why did he sell TZ, and Marc’s terrible Godfather impression 1:02:25 – Richard’s perspective after the sale 1:07:30 – 11 years between TZ and Rpaige Watch Co. 1:13:14 – The future of large-scale watch production in the USA 1:15:06 – Advice for new watchmakers 1:17:34 – THANK YOU to Richard Paige 1:18:11 – Listener Question 1:24:27 – Goodbyes 1:25:04 – T2C OUT!

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• Episode 26: One year Anniversary Hostful

  In this episode, the hosts take a reflective journey through their inaugural year of podcasting. They share their delightful surprises and standout moments that shaped their experience, offering a glimpse into the laughter and challenges that accompanied their journey. Together, they ponder the exciting possibilities that lie ahead, weaving in a selection of thoughtful quements from their listeners. Link to our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/3pfhUFPYFD 00:13 – Introduction 00:51 – Wrist Checks 04:21 – Initial podcast goals 12:13 – Marc’s on-air initiation 13:40 – The Canadian Watch Community 15:43 – How Marc got things going 17:57 – How it was for us at the beginning 21:56 – Any regrets with the Show format 23:40 – Personal collecting goals 27:25 – Perception of podcasting vs. reality 32:11 – Stand-out moments after 26 episodes 38:02 – I can’t believe I said that 42:01 – Stand-out guests 44:50 – Guests making us nervous 47:18 – Dream guests 55:47 – Would you do it all over again? 56:49 – The future of the Pod 1:00:15 – Goals for year 2 1:04:14 – Listener Quements 1:31:05 – Closing 1:31:59 – T2C OUT!

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• Episode 25: With Jose Miranda, co-founder Isotope Watches

  The guys engage in a lively conversation with Marc’s new employer, Jose Miranda, who is the co-founder of Isotope Watches. Known for his warm demeanor and approachable nature, Jose stands out as one of the most compassionate figures in the watch industry. His designs reflect a perfect blend of innovation and creativity, drawing inspiration from diverse influences while simultaneously inspiring others in the craft. Isotope Watches: https://isotopewatches.com/ Isotope on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isotopewatches/ Isotope North America on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isotopewatchesna/ 0:13 – Intro (yes, Marc said Episode 24) 00:47 – Wrist Checks 02:33 – Marc’s Relationship with Isotope 09:22 – The story behind the Lacrima Logo 16:24 – Guiding principles behind Isotope Watch Design 22:55 – Isotope’s Origin Story 29:57 – Challenges with movements and components 32:48 – The inspiration for the Moonshot Chronograph 42:24 – Collaborations, past, present, and future 45:04 – Marc’s Seconde/Seconde idea 53:24 – About the upcoming OVNI watch 1:02:31 – Winning the AuroChronos Innovation Award 1:07:55 – Why Isotope attends so many shows 1:11:13 – Feedback from fans, showgoers, and customers 1:16:16 – Glutton for punishment 1:24:20 – Jose’s collecting habits 1:32:23 – Kyle’s awesome Omega Z-33 1:35:23 – Goodbyes, T2C out! To see Jose's Grandmother's famous clock: https://www.moma.org/collection/works/139247 The damaskus watches Jose was talking about: https://www.goswatches.com/ To see Jose's IWC/Porsche Design: https://everywatch.com/iwc/porsche-design-world-time-alarm/watch-10136572

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• Episode 24: With Felix Wallner CEO of Hanhart Watches

  The guys had a fantastic opportunity to chat with Felix Wallner, the CEO of Hanhart Watches. Their conversation flowed effortlessly and was filled with insights into watchmaking and the unique philosophy behind Hanhart's craftsmanship. Hanhart watches: https://www.hanhart.com/ T2C Discord community: https://discord.gg/3pfhUFPYFD 00:14 Introduction 01:00 Wrist Checks 04:11 Felix’s Vancouver Timepiece Show experience 07:22 Felix and the flamethrower! 08:44 Felix’s Hanhart origin story 13:14 Hanhart’s direction since Felix took over 16:11 About Hanhart’s 1930s facility 19:19 Dealing with old machinery in the modern age 21:16 Hanhart after the war 26:05 Hanhart and Quartz 27:22 Collaborations 28:30 Legacy watchmaking and new horizons 31:56 Innovations in the new 417ES 36:13 Felix’s involvement in new designs and production 38:58 About the Primus series 43:02 About the Preventor 45:42 Marc makes a funny 47:20 About the Aquasphere 53:19 Hanhart and the Toronto Timepiece Show 54:24 Teasers for the future 56:42 Listener questions 1:03:39 Goodbyes  

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• Episode 23: with Lucy aka The Watch Box Diaries

  Lucy is an extraordinary personality in the world of horology. Her joy and enthusiasm are infectious. If you don't already follow her on Instagram and YouTube, we highly recommend doing so. Lucy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewatchboxdiaries/ Timetolume's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/time_to_lume/ Lucy's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWatchBoxDiaries Paulin Watches: https://www.paulinwatches.com/ Our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/mXYnpfsP 00:12  -  Introduction 01:46  -  Wrist Checks 05:35  -  The watch that started it all 09:06  -  The importance of watch events and gatherings 12:53  -  Balancing Paulin Watches & The Watch Box Diaries 14:29  -  The very beginning, The 60(ish) Seconds Reviews 16:16  -  The process of making longer-form YouTube Content 18:38  -  Online demographics 22:30  -  Women Talking Watches 26:21  -  In the beginning, there was Michael Kors 29:14  -  Managing a full-time job and creating YouTube Content 31:12  -  Landing the Paulin role 33:52  -  The stories behind the watches 35:14  -  Advice for those who want to become creators 37:57  -  What’s next for the watch box 42:23  -  Chris Antzoulis’ question for Lucy https://www.instagram.com/poppingcrowns/ 47:15  -  Ken @centralseconds’ question for Lucy https://www.instagram.com/centralseconds/ 48:58  -  About @timetolume – Lucy’s other half 52:29  -  Caroline’s journey into the abyss we call watches 55:45  -  Odin visits the Giant Tiger 56:31  - Can I pet that dog? https://www.youtube.com/shorts/mZH5gIGoLQk 57:00  -  Goodbyes

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