In this ⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠Independent Thinking Podcast episode, hosts Roman (⁠⁠@TimesRomanAU⁠⁠) and Adam (@mediumwatch) are joined by NJ, the co-founder of Bangalore Watch Company (@Bangalorewatchco⁠). Join us as we delve into the history and evolution of Indian watchmaking, the unique challenges and milestones of running an independent watch company in India, and the themes and inspirations behind Bangalore Watch Company's collections.

Discover the intersection of heritage, craftsmanship, and storytelling that defines the BWC brand.

Check out Bangalore Watch Company watches on: https://www.bangalorewatchco.in/ or @Bangalorewatchco. We hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed making it!

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Theme Music for 2025: ⁠⁠The Wrong Time by Silent Partner (via YouTube Free Music Channel)⁠⁠

A quick episode to thank everyone for listening to the Independent Thinking and other @FifthWrist podcasts in 2024 and wish you all a Happy New Year and a great 2025 ahead.

Our gratitude for all our fantastic Independent Thinking Podcasts guests this year: Rafael @staterawatchco; Mitch Katz (@uniquelyprototype), Hamza Masood @watchcharts and Oliver Muller (@the_ignorant_frenchman), Jonathan and Danielle @heliconwatches, Josh Blank @paparwatches; Michiel Holthinrichs @holthinrichswatches; Alex Barter (@alexanderbarter); Romain Rossatt (@rrssstt) from Ulysses Nardin; Niels P (@nielsmpe) and Claude Greisler (@ArminStrom).

My thanks also to my fantastic @fifthwrist crew cohosts this year: Adam @mediumwatch and Claus @tapir_ffm.

(special holiday message from Adam in this episode as well).

Thank you for listening to the podcast in 2024 and see you in 2025! More great episodes are coming...

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Theme Music for 2024: ⁠⁠The Wrong Time by Silent Partner (via YouTube Free Music Channel)⁠⁠

In this ⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠Independent Thinking Podcast episode, hosts Roman (⁠⁠@TimesRomanAU⁠⁠) and Adam (@mediumwatch) welcome Rafael from Statera Watches, an independent watch company from Brazil.

We discuss the origins of Statera Watches, the challenges and triumphs of independent watchmaking in Brazil, and dive deep into the watchmaking process including enamel techniques, case machining, and much more.

Check out Statera watches on: https://www.staterawatch.co or @staterawatchco

We hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed making it!

Special shout-outs in this episode to: Armand from @SartoryBillard; Naomi @NaomiNevill; Kasper from @VitreumWatches; Chris @Time.Texas; @RGMwatches; and Artur https://www.instagram.com/arturakmaev_watches/

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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 2024: ⁠⁠The Wrong Time by Silent Partner (via YouTube Free Music Channel)⁠⁠