Crystal Clear Watchmaking
Join Luc and Jay every Monday for discussions on watches, brands, gears, springs, and oils - all things watches and watchmaking! If you'd like to learn about watches inside and out, this is the podcast for you!
Episodes
43 episodes
Episode 43 - Watches & Wonders: Rolex, Tutor, & more!
Luc and Jay discuss some of the new watches from Watches and Wonders - is the industry moving in the right direction?Cartier Tanks
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Episode 42 - Waltham & Pocketwatch History!
A discussion of Waltham, pocketwatch history, and the basics of pocketwatch collecting!Socials:Insta: @crystalclearwatchmaking
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1:09:20
Episode 41 - Luc Buys a Watch! Two Important New Movements Reviewed!
Luc puts down big bucks on a luxury watch and discusses the buying experience. After, we go over the two most important movements released this year.Grand Seiko GMT
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Episode 40 - Starting a Watch Brand - SNGLRTY!
Luc interviews the co-founders of SNGLRTY, an up-and-coming Swiss watch brand with a brand new complication!Hard questions are asked and good times had by all :) Join us for a listen!Website:
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Episode 39 - How to SAVE the Luxury Watch Industry!
Luc rants about why the luxury watch market is failing for an hour. It's a good rant.Socials:Insta: @crystalclearwatchmaking
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Episode 38 - Christmas Gift Ideas!
Today Luc and Jay talk about gift ideas for this Christmas!Links:Seiko5 Automatic Blue Dial SNK357
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Episode 37 - 3 Underrated or Underappreciated Brands!
Today Jay and Luc take a moment to talk about brands that could use just a bit more love.Xeric Watches:Leadfoot
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Episode 36 - Watchmaking Pet Peeves!
Today Jay and Luc take a moment to talk about the watchmaker's bench and all the things that annoy the heck out of Luc! The news this week has a couple interesting watches as well!
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56:00
Episode 35 - Fashion Watches, Modding, & Straps!
Today Jay and Luc took a moment to discuss some of the questions posed by our listeners through Instagram, as well as some feedback from a cardiologist!We also discussed our giveaway, of a Casioak! Very exciting!Socials:
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Episode 34 - The 10 Watches We Have Our Eyes On!
Today Luc and Jay talk about what we are actually looking at for our collections! Along the way we talk about Grand Seiko dreams, diabetes, and other random topics!Links:
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Episode 33 - Rolex Releases 2020!
Today Luc and Jay talk about the new Rolex releases, and also one bonus watch!Socials:Insta: @crystalclearwatchmaking
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Episode 32 - Ten Workin' Man's Watches!
Today Luc and Jay talk about workin' man's watches - a listener request that was too tempting to resist! Along the way we talk about a Grand Seiko special edition, and the new happenings at the watchmaker's bench.Links:
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Episode 31 - Barrelhand Timepieces - Independant Watchmaker!
Today Luc and Jay talk with Karel about the process and struggle of starting your own independent watch company - that is manufacturing new and complex time indicators to boot!Instagram: @...
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Episode 30 - New Releases, the Watchmaker's Bench, and Robot Rights!
Today Luc and Jay talk about a pile of topics, new acquisitions, struggles on the bench, and discussing some interesting ideas.Releases:Blue Bay ...
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Episode 29 - Master Level Case Finishing with Kevin Paul!
Today Luc and Kevin talk about watch case restorations, and the processes for each type of finish!Kevin Paul's Instagram: @watchcaserestorations
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Episode 28 - Antimagnetic Watches!
Today Luc and Jay talk about luxury goods and our thoughts and the economics behind them. Certainly a divisive topic,listen in and share your own thoughts with us!Watch News:Waltham Ads<...
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Episode 27 - How to Become a Watchmaker!
Today Jay and I discuss the path to becoming a watchmaker - hobbiest or pro!ALSO: I meant Domino's guys :pShow notes (spoilers!)Personal attributes:Steady handsPatienceBrain for 3D and puzzle solvingT...
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Episode 26 - Are Luxury Goods... Good?
Today Luc and Jay talk about luxury goods and our thoughts and the economics behind them. Certainly a divisive topic,listen in and share your own thoughts with us!Socials:Insta:
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Episode 25 - USEFUL Complications!
Today Luc and Jay talk about watch news and our expectations for the future to start, then talk about some complications that are actually useful!Links:Date window
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Episode 24 - Useless (but AWESOME) Complications!
Inspired by recent watch news, Luc and Jay talk about a category of complications we have a hard time giving a name to...Links:...
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Episode 23 - Non-Standard Watch Movements!
Today Luc & Jay chat about different types of movements, history, and related watches to collect!OysterQuartz
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Episode 22 - Raketa: USSR Watch Collecting!
Today Luc & Jay chat about Russian watches, history, and more stuff I've been doing at the watchmaker's bench!Links:Main USSR Collection Reference Site
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Episode 21 - Interview: Guilloche Dialmaking and Case Manufacture with DM Tiffany Timepieces!
Today we have DM Tiffany Timepieces on to talk about the process of dialmaking, enamel, and case manufacturing in one power hour of watchmaking!Follow DM Tiffany Timepieces:I...
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Episode 20 - Updates, Watch Talk, and Why We Got Into Watches!
Today Luc & Jay chat about watches, stuff I've been doing at the watchmaker's bench, and why we both got into watches! Bit of a calm episode, join us for a chat :)Socials:Insta:
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Episode 19 - Baselworld and W&W Cancelled! (mini episode!)
Today Luc takes things solo-mode to discuss coronavirus, the decision to cancel Watches & Wonders, and delay Baselworld. A bit of bonus time is taken to discuss these trade shows and their effect in general, and hopes for the future!
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