Tag: horology

R&R – Why sapphire watches are so bad

Rob and The Watch Regulator discuss Swiss brand closing their doors and why sapphire watches are the absolute worst. Our Instagram picks Rob: @monochromewatches The Watch Regulator: @gamerwithoutapause Contact us on instagram if you have any feedback on the show. Thanks for listening and take your time.
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20/03/2020
The Defining Time Show – Talking pilots watches with a commercial pilot!

This episode is all about the pilots watch. We talk to Dale who is an actual commercial pilot and wears watches while flying planes for a living. It’s a perfect match. From photography to drifting cars, its a fun conversation. The challenge was set to find 2 pilot watches each on eBay. 1 sub 1k…
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18/03/2020
Rob and the Regulator – The unlimited edition

Rob and The Regulator discuss the never ending stream of limited edition releases from the big brands and Rob talks about his anglage training at Audemars Piguet. Our Instagram picks Rob: @suzannewongxx The Watch Regulator: @abrod520
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13/03/2020
The Defining Time Show – Oliver from OBR Horology

We meet watchmaker and clock repairer Oliver from OBR Horology here in Adelaide. Oliver talks about his time training overseas with Richard and Maria Habring, Sinn, Benzinger and Dornbluth & Son to mention a few. He talks about his favourite calibers to work on, how it all began on the journey to being a watchmaker and…
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11/03/2020
The Defining Time Show – Rolex Sub vs Porsche 911 design over the decades.

This week, Irwin and I discuss the iconic designs of the Rolex Submariner and the Porsche 911. Remaining subjectively unchanged through the years. We talk about the subtle changes over the years for this special car and watch and what are the similarities from their history. If you love cars and watches you’ll enjoy the…
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08/03/2020
The Defining Time Show – Part 2 Baselworld/SIHH and Perpetual Calendars.

We have Martin back for Part 2 talking about his experiences at Baselworld and SIHH over the years. Some of his highs and lows of the events. Given we recorded this on the 1st of March, it was time to break out our favourite Perpetual Calendars. These were our Perpetual Calendar choices: The Watch Regulator…
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04/03/2020
The Defining Time Show – Part 1 with Watch Retail Insider Martin Goh.

Today we are joined by Martin Goh who has spend many years in the industry. We get deep into what it’s like being an enthusiast in the Retail watch environment and his take on how to treat the sales assistant when buying a watch. Anthony’s Favourite Review from the Fifth Wrist website: A Reverso…
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01/03/2020
R&R – Basel World Cancellation

Rob and The Regulator are joined by the recently unemployed Miss Longines. Our Instagram picks Rob: @wheels_and_watches The Watch Regulator: @steerpike999 Miss Longines: @misslongines
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29/02/2020
The Defining Time Show – The BIG 3! Holy Trinity!

This episode, Defining Time and The Watch Regulator shift the conversation to the Holy Trinity. Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin and Audemars Piguet. If they could only have 1 from each house, money no object, basically hopes and dreams, what would they choose? It’s a lot of fun to dream, especially when you can choose anything…
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27/02/2020
The Defining Time Show – Sleepers from the 90’s.

Take a dive into our picks from the 1990’s. These are some of the under appreciated and nearly vintage watches that deserve a bit more attention. Some are starting to shoot up in value and they are definitely off the beaten track and into the world of different and quirky. Alex cheated and didn’t follow…
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16/02/2020