Episode 43: Watches And Wonders Preview And The New Fortis Fliegers
WATCHES AND WONDERS BABY, WHOOOO!!!!!! And some other watch-related stuff from Alon and Rob (and you, kind listeners, who contribute the questions!).
(0:55) Alon shares some insights and wishes for the show (what are yours? Get in touch via the contact form at www.therealtime.show)
(3:33) It’s like a rule now that any watch discussion has to end at the MoonSwatch (talking straps here rather than the watch itself…still…)
(13:39) What do Rob and Alon think of the new Fortis Fliegers (nickmankeydesigns.com if you want to check out the straps Rob recommends)?
(21:37) Bremont getting some love from TRTS
(29:22) Did Rob get all the « Dirty Dozen » right?
(36:59) Rob has a nickname for the new Bremont; it is…
(37:16) Independent watches are great, but then you have to service them!
(43:26) 3-D printing a watch 🤯
(46:30) Is the new salmon-dial IWC Portugieser the one to get since it has no date?*
(54:00) How to customize a Portugieser (can it have a date window?)
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Thanks to @skillymusic for the theme tune.
*RP here: date windows forever!!!