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Time To Unwind by WatchGecko is a relaxed chatty podcast where watch enthusiasts and special guests from the industry get together to talk about everything watches and horology. From thoughts on current happenings in the industry, to new watch releases, our thoughts on watches based on hands on experience and of course general banter and chatter about why we love watches so much. Think of this as your weekly visit to the pub to talk to your friends about everything watches. Grab yourself a drink, sit back and enjoy.
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Grail watches you can't buy even if you had the money... - Ep #56
If you could have one watch, no matter if it's real or not, which one would it be? Richard, Anthony, George and Martin came together for a round table chat to discuss their fantasy watches.
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What do you want from the watch industry? - Ep #55
In this episode, Richard, Anthony, George and Martin discuss what they would like to see from the watch industry.
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How did you get into watches? - Ep #54
Some of the WatchGecko authors came together in person to chat about horology and how they got into watches. Meet Richard, Anthony, Martin and George in this audio podcast.
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The Rise of Nomadic Watches in Northern Ireland - Ep #53
In this video, we talk to Peter McAuley, the founder of Nomadic Watches, a Northern Irish watch brand that's putting Belfast on the global map of watchmaking
The brand is only a few years old but we wanted to talk to Peter about his experience and what drives him to create the best watches possible. In this interview, Peter shares his story and details about Nomadic Watches, including the unique design process and what we can expect in the future from his team.
0:00 Brief introduction to Nomadic Watches
1:11 Background of the company
2:49 How did you get into watchmaking?
5:40 The Marai 401 dive watch
7:12 How the RNLI saved my family
9:45 Unique details about the Marai watch
13:08 What new watches can we expect in the future?
16:59 The lost Tag Heuer
18:07 What makes the Marai 401 stand out?
18:54 How big is Nomadic?
20:42 How do you grow the brand?
22:27 Proud to be Northern Irish
24:11 Running a watch company
27:56 Watch shows and future developments
29:00 What is your favourite watch story?
30:28 Cold water swimming
33:09 A watch is meant to be worn not tucked away -
The Most Divisive Oris Watches? - ProPilot X Kermit vs Aquis Hölstein Edition - Ep #52
Two muppets talk about watches...
We were able to borrow the new ProPilot X Kermit as well as the new Aquis Hölstein Edition and discuss why these watches have divided watch enthusiasts. Oris is making some really good timepieces but they love making fun watches and these two examples capture that perfectly. -
The History of Vertex Watches and The Dirty Dozen Story - Ep #51
We had the privilege of interviewing Don Cochrane about Vertex and the Dirty Dozen watches. Don is the great-grandson of Claude Lyons, who started Vertex Watches all the way back in 1912. Don wanted to restart the family business and continue the watchmaking legacy left by his great-grandfather.
0:00 The history of Vertex
5:16 The Only British Dirty Dozen Watchmaker
9:45 Vertex watches and World War 2
12:30 What happened after the war?
16:13 Designing the M100 and re-starting the brand
21:13 The coolest Peli case
23:24 MP45 - mono-pusher chronograph
24:16 M60 - diving watch
27:31 Two lug pin positions
28:17 Brand identity