Episodes
Published 09/06/24
Welcome to MakingTime, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the watch industry.Follow Beyond Horology:▶︎ Instagram - @beyondhorologypod▶︎ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/79tKAobHwQpHgeZnyjop14▶︎ Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-horology-podcast/id1751167907Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Recent Events01:47 Background and Podcast Journey02:39 Travel Tales and Watch Adventures10:01 The Nordic Watch Scene11:31 Finnish Watchmaking Excellence14:56 Sw...
Published 09/06/24
In this update, we share the dramatic events following a massive fire near our facility in Huyton, Liverpool. Our business was impacted by the fire at a nearby commercial recycling plant, which prompted a swift response from the Merseyside and Chester fire services. Over the past week, we had to halt our operations, leading to a backlog in production and some smoke-damaged stock. As we strive to catch up, we discuss our recovery efforts, including offering smoke-damaged items at reduced rates...
Published 07/19/24
Tune in to MakingTime to gain a deeper understanding of the watch industry and to hear from the experts themselves. Don't miss this insightful episode that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the craftsmanship and artistry that goes into creating every timepiece. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay updated on all our episodes.Thank you for joining us on this journey into the heart of the watch industry. Stay tuned for more behind the scenes insights on MakingTime.▶︎ Watch the...
Published 07/05/24
Welcome to MakingTime, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the watch industry. In this episode, we have Edward (Eddie) Kozaczek from Wisla Narrow Fabrics who will be sharing their insights on the inner workings of their business.Join us this week as we sit down with Eddie from Wisla Narrow Fabrics, a long-term partner of ours based in Manchester. In this episode, Eddie shares the fascinating journey of Wisla, from its early days to the present, detailing the technical advanc...
Published 06/28/24
Welcome to MakingTime, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the watch industry. In this episode, we take a deep dive into fabric. Tune in to MakingTime to gain a deeper understanding of the watch industry and to hear from the experts themselves. Don't miss this insightful episode that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the craftsmanship and artistry that goes into creating every timepiece. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay updated on all our episodes.Thank ...
Published 06/20/24
Welcome to MakingTime, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the watch industry. In this episode, we have Giles Ellis from Schofield Watch Company who will be sharing their insights on the inner workings of their business.Follow Schofield Watch Company▶︎ Instagram▶︎ WebChapters:00:00:00 - Introduction to Giles00:06:51 - Impressive Design and Unique Approach00:13:21 - The Importance of Design00:19:53 - Designing with Precision and Purpose00:32:53 - The Use of Damascus Steel in Watch ...
Published 06/14/24
Welcome to Making Time, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the watch industry. In this episode, we have Gordon Fraser from Marloe Watch Co who will be sharing their insights on the inner workings of their business.Follow Marloe Watch Co ▶︎ Instagram▶︎ WebChapters:00:00:00 - From Model Maker to Watch Designer00:06:07 - Building Trust and a Business Partnership00:12:07 - Meeting in Edinburgh and Building Trust00:17:54 - Challenges and Growth during Lockdown00:23:48 - Designing a Un...
Published 06/07/24
Welcome to MakingTime, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the watch industry. In this episode, we take a deep dive into our forthcoming series leather products.Chapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:03:31 - Designing a High-Quality Watch Strap00:07:15 - The Consortium's Leather Guarantee00:10:36 - The Beauty of Leather00:13:58 - The Card Holder00:17:28 - UK Leather Goods and Colour Options00:20:53 - Caring for Fine Leather Products00:24:14 - Introduction to the Connery BeltTune in to...
Published 05/30/24
Welcome to MakingTime, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the watch industry. In this episode, we have Nacho from Black Chest who will be sharing their insights on the inner workings of their business.Follow Black Chest: ▶︎ Instagram ▶︎ WebChapters:00:00:00 - Introducing Nacho from Black Chest00:04:28 - Early Years and Adventure Biking00:08:49 - Falling in Love with Scotland00:13:19 - Getting into watches and photography00:18:07 - The Birth of Black Chest00:22:27 - Practical Watc...
Published 05/24/24
Welcome to MakingTime, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the watch industry. In this episode, we have Daniel from BŌKEN Watches who will be sharing their insights on the inner workings of their business.Follow BŌKEN Watches: ▶︎ Instagram▶︎ WebChapters:00:00:00 - From Birmingham to the Ski Slopes00:03:48 - Adventures Around the World00:07:37 - Creating a Brand and Building a Watch Company00:15:31 - Building a Community of Watch Enthusiasts00:23:16 - The Future Vision of Boken Wat...
Published 05/17/24
Welcome to MakingTime, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the watch industry. In this episode, we have Simon from Escudo Watches who will be sharing their insights on the inner workings of their business. Follow Escudo Watches: ▶︎ Instagram▶︎ WebChapters:00:00:00 - A Portuguese Journey - From Football to Watchmaking00:05:52 - Coming up with Watch Designs00:11:17 - Consulting with a Watch Expert00:16:51 - The Journey of Building a Business00:22:28 - Expanding into the Portuguese M...
Published 05/10/24
Welcome to Making Time, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the watch industry. In this episode, we have Andrew Brabyn from Zero West Watches who will be sharing their insights on the inner workings of their business.Follow Zero West Watches:▶︎ Instagram▶︎ WebChapters:00:00:00 - Introduction to Andrew00:06:05 - Designing a Unique Brand Identity00:11:54 - Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Flying Scotsman00:18:00 - The Importance of Creating Moments00:24:11 - Supporting Res...
Published 05/03/24
Tune in to MakingTime to gain a deeper understanding of the watch industry and to hear from the experts themselves. Don't miss this insightful episode that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the craftsmanship and artistry that goes into creating every timepiece. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay updated on all our episodes. Thank you for joining us on this journey into the heart of the watch industry. Stay tuned for more behind the scenes insights on MakingTime. ▶︎ Watch...
Published 04/19/24
Welcome to MakingTime, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the watch industry. In this episode, we have Steven Forshaw from Prime Time Watch Repairs who will be sharing their insights on the inner workings of their business. Follow Prime Time:  ▶︎ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/primetimewatchrepairs/  ▶︎ Web - https://www.primetimewatchrepairs.co.uk/ Tune in to MakingTime to gain a deeper understanding of the watch industry and to hear from the experts themselves. Don't...
Published 04/12/24
Welcome to MakingTime, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the watch industry. In this episode, we have Matt & Sam from Apiar who will be sharing their insights on the inner workings of their business. Follow Apiar: ▶︎ Instagram ▶︎ Web Chapters: 00:00:00 - Meeting on the Rugby Pitch 00:06:54 - Exploring the World of Watches 00:14:09 - The Journey Begins: Falling in Love with Watches 00:21:30 - Establishing a Supply Chain 00:28:41 - Additive Manufacturing and Machining in...
Published 04/05/24
Welcome to Making Time, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the watch industry. In this episode, we have James from Kibble Watches who will be sharing their insights on the inner workings of their business. Follow Kibble Watches: ▶︎ Instagram ▶︎ Web  Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Kibble Watches 00:05:30 - The Journey to the Luxury Watch Industry 00:10:43 - The Games Retailers Play 00:16:03 - Selling Watches on Consignment 00:22:28 - The Covid Market Mindset 00:27:41 -...
Published 03/29/24
Welcome to MakingTime, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the watch industry. In this episode, we have José from Isotope Watches who will be sharing their insights on the inner workings of their business. Follow Isotope Watches: ▶︎ Instagram - [https://www.instagram.com/isotopewatches/] ▶︎ Web - [https://isotopewatches.com/] Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introducing José & Isotope Watches 00:06:13 - Rebuilding after the Financial Crash 00:12:15 - Discovering a New Model 00:18:29 -...
Published 03/22/24
Welcome to MakingTime, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the watch industry. In this episode, we take a moment to review the podcast, chat about past and future guests, and just generally have a little chat about how things are going. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:09 - Content Update 00:04:23 - State of the Watch Industry in the UK 00:06:25 - The Power of Emotional Purchases 00:10:11 - Dream Guests 00:16:26 - Believing in Yourself and Making it Happen 00:18:29 -...
Published 03/15/24
Welcome to MakingTime, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the watch industry. In this episode, we have Ken from Arken Watch Company who will be sharing their insights on the inner workings of their business.  Follow arken Watch Company: ▶︎ Instagram - [https://www.instagram.com/arkenwatchco]  ▶︎ Web - [https://arken.uk/]  Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Ken 00:06:27 - Freelancing and Creative Gun for Hire 00:12:12 - Lockdown in the Philippines 00:18:11 - The Beginning of...
Published 03/08/24
Welcome to MakingTime, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the watch industry. In this episode, we have Paul from Farer who will be sharing their insights on the inner workings of their business. Follow Farer: ▶︎ Instagram ▶︎ Web Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Paul 00:05:09 - Expansion into Automatic Watches 00:10:16 - Variety in Work 00:15:24 - Maintaining Design Language 00:20:10 - Finding Inspiration from Vintage Motorsport 00:24:57 - The Importance of Engaging with...
Published 03/01/24
Welcome to MakingTime, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the watch industry. In this episode, we have Nicholas Bowman-Scargill from Feares Watches who will be sharing their insights on the inner workings of their business. Follow Fears Watches: ▶︎ Instagram ▶︎ Web Chapters: 00:00:00 - The History of Fears Watches 00:07:12 - The Revival of British Manufacturing 00:13:50 - Restarting the Family Watch Company 00:20:36 - The Importance of Attention to Detail in...
Published 02/23/24
Welcome to MakingTime, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the watch industry. In this episode, we have Wesley from Nodus Watches who will be sharing their insights on the inner workings of their business. Follow Nodus Watches: ▶︎ Instagram ▶︎ Web Chapters: 00:00:00-Wesley Kwok: From Music to Watches 00:05:52-The Journey of Watch Collecting 00:11:30-Design Iterations in Watchmaking 00:17:13-Creative Freedom and Design Language 00:23:00-Building a Community and Telling...
Published 02/16/24
Welcome to Making Time, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the watch industry. In this episode, we have Ross from tudorcollector.com who will be sharing their insights on the inner workings of their business. Follow Ross Povey: ▶︎ Instagram ▶︎ Web Chapters:  00:00:00-Introduction to Ross Povey 00:05:08-The History of South African Military Tudor Watches 00:10:44-The Origins of Tudor in the French Navy 00:21:04-The Inception of Tudor Collector 00:26:25-The Revival of Tudor...
Published 02/09/24
Welcome to MakingTime, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the watch industry. In this episode, we have Micah from RWatchCo who will be sharing their insights on the inner workings of their business. Follow RWatchCo: ▶︎ Instagram ▶︎ Web Chapters:  00:00:00 - Introduction to Micah 00:06:38 - The Process of Watchmaking and Scalability 00:13:18 - Adapting and Evolving the Process 00:19:55 - Building Allies and Friends in the Watch Space 00:26:33 - High Beat Movements 00:39:28 -...
Published 02/02/24