Our journey into the seldom seen world of behind the scenes independent watchmaking on In The Metal continues in conversation with the creative mind behind some of the most spectacular contemporary timepieces of our time.

As co-founder of movement design and development company Les Ateliers 7H38, Luca Soprana's portfolio of mind-blowing mechanical creations include the extraordinary Astronomia collection for Jacob & Co,  which followed the brand's Epic SF24 with 24 timezones and shutter-style name plates for cities around the world.

Luca is a man who continually emphasises his philosophy of the importance of having a great team around him, and in this episode he takes us into his world, and talks us through the genesis, development and realisation of his profoundly beautiful horological masterpieces.

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If you're not yet familiar, In The Metal is the inside scoop on the very best of independent watchmaking, and is brought to you each week by @irishwatchguy Johnny McElherron of The Watch Press, and the legend who is the former lead guitarist with thrash metal icons Anthrax, and now present day Master of Complications and the vanguard for US independent watchmaking, Mr Dan Spitz.

Each week we take an informal, behind the scenes look at the fascinating world of independent watchmaking, and take you on a journey beyond the façade and into the lesser-seen and secretive corners of the watchmaker's atelier, where we are joined live and direct by the very finest artisans and masters of this centuries-old art form, where a true and traditional heart continues to beat.

If you appreciate an in-house, hand finished insight into the extraordinary world of independent watchmaking, then make sure you are signed up and subscribed to In The Metal, because we are the only backstage, access all areas, heavy metal watch show.

In The Metal is evolving into something genuinely special, and it offers a unique atelier-side insight into the lives, work, tools and techniques of the world's best independent watchmakers.

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In this episode of In The Metal, we welcome a true a force of nature who literally emits strange and colourful fire out of his fingertips, and whose work lights up contemporary independent watchmaking.

A sorcerer, an alchemist and a master of the mysterious art of illumination, James Thompson is the creative energy behind the Black Badger Advanced Composites lab in Göteborg, where rumour has it, if you happen to be passing by on these dark winter evenings, strange glowing colours can be seen trying to burst free through the cracks in the doors and between the roof tiles.

With collaborations which range from MB&F, Sarpaneva, Schofield, TAG Heuer, Zenith, MW&Co, De Bethune and just this week the insane Linde Werdelin x Black Badger Oktopus Blue Sea, James has seen a few things over the last ten years, and we go behind the scenes at the Badger's Den to see if we can discover the source of his glowing Super-LumiNova spark.
           
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If you're not yet familiar, In The Metal is the inside scoop on the very best of independent watchmaking, and is brought to you each week by @irishwatchguy Johnny McElherron of The Watch Press, and the legend who is the former lead guitarist with thrash metal icons Anthrax, and now present day Master of Complications and the vanguard for US independent watchmaking, Mr Dan Spitz.

Each week we take an informal, behind the scenes look at the fascinating world of independent watchmaking, and take you on a journey beyond the façade and into the lesser-seen and secretive corners of the watchmaker's atelier, where we are joined live and direct by the very finest artisans and masters of this centuries-old art form, where a true and traditional heart continues to beat.

If you appreciate an in-house, hand finished insight into the extraordinary world of independent watchmaking, then make sure you are signed up and subscribed to In The Metal, because we are the only backstage, access all areas, heavy metal watch show.

If you enjoy it too, and want to support us, then please do spread the word. Subscribe to our channel here on YouTube, follow us on Facebook and Instagram and make sure you don't miss an episode.

https://www.inthemetalpodcast.com
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Fresh off the back of a triumphant success at the 2020 GPHG watchmaking 'Oscars' ceremony in Geneva, bagging not one but two cherished GPHG Aiguille awards for Best Chronograph, with the Streamliner Flyback Chronograph, and the Audacity award for the outrageous Endeavour Cylindrical Tourbillon, we are joined by the suave and charming CEO of H. Moser & Cie, Edouard Meylan.

Renowned for its immaculate minimalist styling, the H. Moser timepiece is defined by a classic and refined profile, beautiful fumé dials, and of course a level of technical innovation which continues to push the parameters of uncompromising in-house Haute Horlogerie to new levels.

There's also a wonderfully mischievous side to the Schaffhausen-based indie company too which is unique in the industry, and whether making a statement about what defines Swiss watchmaking, or reminding electronics corporations of their place, or even having a little fun at the expense of some of the established Grandes Marques, Edouard Meylan does not shy away from expressing his personal observations on the state of watchmaking current affairs, using his brand as a vehicle to capture the headlines.

Little wonder then that this master of the marketing coup has seen this historic brand rise from the ashes in under ten years, to establish itself as one of the very coolest and non-conformist names in contemporary independent horology, picking up the baton and taking with it the prestige and pride of 100% Swiss Made traditional watchmaking.

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If you're not yet familiar, In The Metal is the inside scoop on the very best of independent watchmaking, and is brought to you each week by @irishwatchguy Johnny McElherron of The Watch Press, and the legend who is the former lead guitarist with thrash metal icons Anthrax, and now present day Master of Complications and the vanguard for US independent watchmaking, Mr Dan Spitz.

If you appreciate an in-house, hand finished insight into the extraordinary world of independent watchmaking, then make sure you are signed up and subscribed to In The Metal, because we are the only backstage, access all areas, heavy metal watch show.

https://www.inthemetalpodcast.com
https://www.danspitz.com
https://www.thewatchpress.com
https://www.h-moser.com