The guys take a deep dive into craftsmanship, innovation, and bombproof watches with Andrew McLean of SeL Instruments.

Show Notes:

(0:00) - Intro

(00:40) – Wristcheck

(02:00) – Andrew’s Canadian roots

(02:50) – Andrew’s past work in military contracting /w McLean Underwood & Co.

(05:30) – Personal experience vs research & development

(08:40) – SeL’s timepiece testing process

(11:40) – SeL’s integrated and vertical manufacturing processes

(17:15) – The importance of “American Made”

(20:55) – Andrew’s journey into engineering

(23:35) – SeL’s new facilities in Tucson, Arizona

(25:50) – Tempus Ghost, skunkworks, and passion projects

(28:35) – Listening to consumer criticism & feedback while maintaining the SeL philosophy

(34:40) – SeL Omnidiver Xos 42 and Labyrinth Flux

(42:40) – The SeL ball bearing bezel piston indexing system

(47:48) – Release date for the Omnidiver Xos 42 & the Minutes and Hours Watch Show in Austin, Texas

(55:00) – Andrew’s customized Lamborghini Gallardo

(56:30) – Authenticity and truth in advertising

(1:01:05) – The SeL Revere

(1:03:30) – Future plans and watches for SeL (chronographs, development projects, and insane divers)

Links:

SeL Instrument

SeL Instrument YouTube

The guys discuss their favourite moments and watches from the Toronto Timepiece Show.

Show Notes:

(0:00) - Intro

(00:50) – Wristcheck

(05:45) – Robi’s favourite moments

(09:45) – Marc’s favourite moments

(14:25) – Bob’s favourite moments

(16:30) – Robi’s top picks for watches (Beauregard Ulysse, Fears, Sphaera, Elliot Brown, Vortic, Christopher Ward, Marathon, Oris)

(19:45) – Marc’s top picks for watches (Atelier Wen, Minase, Fears, Selten, March LA.B, Loci, Isotope)

(24:15) – Bob’s top picks for watches (Isotope, Marathon, Micromilspec)

(28:00) – RZE x The Calibrated Wrist Meetup

(31:35) – Jason Hutton and the work behind the scenes

(35:25) – Feeling rejuvenated as creators

(38:25) – TGN x Marathon Meetup

(39:40) – Stories about the “watchfam” community

(42:45) – Special guests (Julie Kraulis, Dan Tanenbaum, Sinziana Iordache, etc.)

(45:30) – The Vancouver Timepiece Show and Toronto 2025

Links:

Beauregard SA

Fears

Sphaera

Elliot Brown

Vortic Watches

Christopher Ward

Marathon

Oris

Atelier Wen

Minase

March LA.B

Loci

Isotope

Micromilspec

RZE

Julie Kraulis

Dan Tanenebaum

Sinziana Iordache

Jamie: @madrock_watches_adventure

Don Rogan

The guys welcome Rikki from Scottish Watches to the show to discuss the world’s most popular watch podcast, collaborating with watch brands, and his philosophy on watch journalism.

Show Notes:

(0:00) - Intro

(01:25) – Wristcheck

(06:19) – Rikki describes Scottish Watches

(09:45) – Rikki’s background in journalism before Scottish Watches

(18:10) – Why “Rick” left the show

(30:20) – How Rikki decides upon collaborations

(41:30) – Rikki defines watch journalism

(51:00) – Rikki explains how his past experience contributed to the success of Scottish Watches

(57:25) – Rikki talks about attending watch trade shows and dealing with crowds

(01:03:00) – Rikki offers some parting advice

Links:

Scottish Watches