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Fifth Wrist Radio

Fifth Wrist Radio

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

    The European Gang Talkes Watches #11: our take on the GPHG – we judge watches and style!
    Dec 31 2025

    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 first love

    and they will be my last

    watches of the future

    and watches of the past


    Detailed show notes have been available in the past and will be available in the future.

    For now we only have four geeks taking about watches of the past and the future.

    Theme music: diy by @tapir_ffm based on the aria «Ebben? Ne andrò lontana» of the opera «La Wally» by Alfredo Catalani

    Fifth Wrist and Fifth Wrist Radio are both community run projects. Designed to serve the watch enthusiast community. We reject all forms of outside watch brand intervention and take no money, watches or goods from watch companies. The future direction of the website and podcasts are driven by the people who take part in this project.

    To join the action and get involved why not get started by reviewing one of your own watches at fifthwrist.com/write-review

    Follow us on Instagram: @fifthwrist

    We hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed making it! Thanks to everyone in the Fifth Wrist community who give their time to make this project possible. The hosts, co-hosts, writers and editors, plus everyone who takes the time to share and promote this project daily. Please take the time to leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast. Thank you for all the positive reviews and comments on our episodes. We read and appreciate each one!

    The time is gone, the show is over, thought I’d something more to say…
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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • Independent Thinking - Roman and Adam farewell 2025; Musings and Gratitude

    Independent Thinking - Roman and Adam farewell 2025; Musings and Gratitude
    Dec 29 2025
    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 2025. Roman highlights his growing interest in pocket watches and clocks, while Adam contemplates the idea of completing his collection. We also reflect on the importance of gratitude and the evolving landscape of horology. Before the year wraps up, we also want to sincerely thank all our guests and listeners who were along for the ride, and our cohosts (@mediumwatch), Claus (⁠@tapir_ffm⁠), Wolfgang (⁠@w_a_t_c_h_s_t_y_l_e⁠), Elio @the349designer and Teesaan (@teesaankoo) who also helped steer the FifthWrist podcast ship in 2025.We have done 26 episodes of the Independent Thinking Show in 2025, so our thanks go out to all the cool people and friends we got to speak with and host for the podcast. Here’s our cheers to: Manuel @louiserrardofficial and @kollokium, Alison and Mike @a.moriarty_horology, Benoit @ressence_watches, Sebastien @albishorn_watches, @bangalorewatchco, @belchengruppe, Inga @alexander_shorokhoff, Thomas @watchesandwords, @bjoernaltmann; Charles @ollechandwajs, Kenny and Raf @zltdwatches; Tom @cdmlec, Scott @emertonscott, Jure @ercigojart, Marco @marcdarno_official and Yan @yandretti.We also did a special mini-series for the @wristwatchcheck_au event DownUnder, so special mentions to: @bausele, @grip_auto, @secondhourwatches, @beaufortwatches, @zealandicwatches, @galvinwatchcompany, @hz.watches, @sunrexwatches, @ocean_to_orbit_watches and @melbournewatch Happy New Year, everyone!Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠#fifthwrist #fifthwristradio #fifthwristradiopodcastIndependent Thinking Show is a place dedicated to showcasing the great people doing interesting and cool things in the world of horology. To join our crew group chat then please email us at contact@fifthwrist.com and if you have time please leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast.We remain fiercely independent with no commercial partners, or sponsored content. We only speak to people we respect and like - and that’s a pretty rare thing these days! Thank you for joining us.Theme Music for 2025 ⁠⁠TheWrong Time by Silent Partner⁠⁠ (via YouTube Free Music Channel)
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Independent Thinking - Benoît Mintiens (@Ressence_Watches)

    Independent Thinking - Benoît Mintiens (@Ressence_Watches)
    Dec 21 2025

    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 of sourcing unconventional components, and the philosophy behind their watches. The conversation explores how Ressence differentiates itself within the industry by prioritising user interaction and efficiency.

    This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of independent watchmaking and the creative process behind truly unique timepieces.


    Make sure to check out Ressence watches @ressence_watches and www.ressencewatches.com


    Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@FifthWrist ⁠#fifthwrist #fifthwristradio #fifthwristradiopodcast

    Independent Thinking Show is a place dedicated to showcasing the great people doing interesting and cool things in the world of horology. To join our crew group chat then please email us at contact@fifthwrist.com and if you have time please leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast.

    Theme Music for 2025 ⁠TheWrong Time by Silent Partner⁠ (via YouTube Free Music Channel)
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    1 hr and 12 mins
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