Off Hours Podcast
1) Daniela Marin
Jon and Chris sit down for a chat with Daniela Marin, co-founder of the original Speake-Marin brand and the driving force behind The Naked Watchmaker as well as their recently released Masterclass. ...Show More
2) Quintessential Bellows
Jon and Chris discuss the future of filmmaking, the transmission of know-how, and ornamental turning. Interested in sponsoring a future episode of Off Hours? Get in touch. This episode of Off Hours w...Show More
3) Watchmaking Studio in a Box
Having recently rescued some sorely abused collets after acquiring yet another lathe, Chris is now swimming in a sea of collets. He and Jon discuss various tools, blackest black ink, hyperwhite paint,...Show More
4) Over-polished Bevel
Chris and Jon continue their discussion of finishing techniques, as well as custom tools, and specialized work holding techniques. Interested in sponsoring a future episode of Off Hours? Get in touch...Show More
5) Mill of Theseus
Chris and Jon are back recording after lockdown. They discuss the first-documented watch produced in Canada, which Jon recently performed some conservation work on, Chris’ many machine woes, and...Show More
6) That Caliber of Caliber
Playing with light. From eccentric applications of phosphorescence to designing guilloché patterns in Excentro, Jon and Chris discuss a number of new releases and prototypes in progress. Interested i...Show More
7) Symphonic Sounds of the Shop
An off-hand remark from Jon leaves Chris‘ lathe in pieces. The duo also get into what just might be the most expensive liquid on earth, as well as the exciting results of Chris’ latest cas...Show More
8) Using the Hive Mind
Chris and Jon discuss joining the 21st Century, some interesting dial experiments for Project Minotaur, and Chris’ change of (mechanical) heart. Interested in sponsoring a future episode of Off...Show More
9) Standing Watchmaker’s Bench
Chris and Jon discuss the standing desk and standing watchmaker’s bench Chris has made, as well as Jon’s attempts to automate himself. Interested in sponsoring a future episode of Off Hou...Show More
10) Entropy Will Eventually Prevail
A new year comes with reflections on last year’s themes, and new themes for 2021. Chris and Jon also discuss where they are in the process of building Project Minotaur. Interested in sponsoring...Show More