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Fifth Wrist Radio

The World's number one watch podcast featuring a variety of content on luxury watches, watchmaking, horology and the watch industry. Presented by watchmakers and watch enthusiasts. We release multiple weekly episodes covering everything from vintage watches to horology in popular culture.

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Independent Thinking - Talking Up “The Hype NYC” with James Henderson (@Henki_Time)

n this episode of the Independent Thinking Show for ⁠⁠@FifthWrist⁠⁠ Radio, Roman (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@TimesRomanAU⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Roman sits down with James Henderson ( @henki_time ). James us watch industry consultant, blogger, bon vivant, and the man behind The Hype NYC - a watch event dedicated to the indie watchmakers. James shares the origin story of The Hype NYC ( @the_hype_nyc ) what…

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Independent Thinking - Felipe Pikullik (@felipepikullik), fantastic indie watchmaker with a Berlin twist

In this episode of the Independent Thinking Show for ⁠⁠@FifthWrist⁠⁠ Radio, Roman (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@TimesRomanAU⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Claus ( ⁠⁠@tapir_ffm⁠⁠ ) are joined by Felipe Pikullik ( @felipepikullik ), a fantastic German independent watchmaker. We chat about Felipe’s early fascination with watches, persistence in gaining entry to watchmaking school in Glashütte, and formative work with…

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Independent Thinking - Lewis Walduck (@lewis_walduck) on the magic of clocks

In this episode of the Independent Thinking Show for ⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist⁠⁠⁠ Radio, Roman (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@TimesRomanAU⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) is joined by Lewis Walduck ( @lewis_walduck ), fine clocks specialist at @bonhamsclocks , antiquarian horologist, clockmaker, and lover of the fine arts. In addition to his role at Bonhams, Lewis is also a Director of the British Watch and Clock Makers Guild:…

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Independent Thinking - Daryn Schnipper (Chairman Emeritus - Sotheby’s International Watch Division)

In this episode of Independent Thinking for ⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠ Radio podcast, Roman (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@TimesRomanAU⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Adam ( ⁠⁠@mediumwatch⁠⁠ ) host Daryn Schnipper, Chairman Emeritus of Sotheby’s International Watch Division . We discuss Daryn’s incredible and influential career in the auction world, some of the important and history-making sales Daryn has been instrumental…

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Independent Thinking - "Time Eternal" Mitch Katz returns with a new book

In this episode of the Independent Thinking Show for ⁠⁠@FifthWrist⁠⁠ Radio, Roman (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@TimesRomanAU⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) is joined by author Mitch Katz ( @uniquelyprototype ) to discuss his new mystery novel “Time Eternal” . We discuss Mitch’s previous horology collecting memor ( "Time on My Hands": and his debut murder-mystery novel Time Eternal. “Time Eternal” centers on a fictional…

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Independent Thinking - @Reigi_Timepieces with Julli Huikkonen

In this episode of the Independent Thinking Show for ⁠⁠@FifthWrist⁠⁠ Radio, Roman (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@TimesRomanAU⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) is joined Juho (“Julli” ) Huikkonen - Finnish independent watchmaker and founder of Reigi Timepieces . This open and honest conversation traces Julli’s discovery of watchmaking and training in Finland, as well as the passion and unique philosophy behind Reigi…

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Independent Thinking - @Oris CEO Rolf Studer - Exploring Passion, Innovation and Independence

In this episode of the Independent Thinking Show for ⁠⁠@FifthWrist⁠⁠ Radio, hosts Roman (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@TimesRomanAU⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Claus ( ⁠⁠@tapir_ffm⁠⁠ ) are joined by CEO of Oris Watches ( @oris ) - Mr Rolf Studer ( @rolf_studer_ ). We discuss Oris' unique approach to horology, the company’s proud history since 1904, and the significance of maintaining independence. The conversation…

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The European Gang Talkes Watches #11: our take on the GPHG – we judge watches and style!

Today, the (still) ‘new’ Fifth Wrist European Gang talks about the winners of the GPHG and what we – as the far more qualified jury :-) – would have chosen. Bonus material: what do we expect and/or hope for 2026 https://www.gphg.org/en/gphg-2025/nominated-timepieces https://www.gphg.org/en/prize-list-25 https://www.marcdarno.com/ https://inceptumitaly.it/ https://www.aurelia.watch/ watches were my…

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Independent Thinking - Roman and Adam farewell 2025; Musings and Gratitude

In this episode of Independent Thinking for ⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠ Radio podcast, Roman (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@TimesRomanAU⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Adam ( ⁠⁠@mediumwatch⁠⁠ ) discuss their 2025 horological highlights and evolutions of their personal collections over the years. They share insights on the significance of complications like perpetual calendars and the impact of tariffs on Swiss watches in…

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Independent Thinking - Benoît Mintiens (@Ressence_Watches)

In this episode of Independent Thinking for ⁠@FifthWrist ⁠ Radio podcast, host Adam ( ⁠@mediumwatch⁠ ) welcome Benoît Mintiens, founder of Ressence Watches ( @ressence_watches ). We discuss Ressence’s unique approach to watchmaking, focusing on innovative design and functionality over traditional complications. Benoît shares insights into Ressence's distinctive time display methods, the challenges…

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