The guys take a deep dive into craftsmanship, innovation, and bombproof watches with Andrew McLean of SeL Instruments.
Show Notes:
(0:00) - Intro
(00:40) – Wristcheck
(02:00) – Andrew’s Canadian roots
(02:50) – Andrew’s past work in military contracting /w McLean Underwood & Co.
(05:30) – Personal experience vs research & development
(08:40) – SeL’s timepiece testing process
(11:40) – SeL’s integrated and vertical manufacturing processes
(17:15) – The importance of “American Made”
(20:55) – Andrew’s journey into engineering
(23:35) – SeL’s new facilities in Tucson, Arizona
(25:50) – Tempus Ghost, skunkworks, and passion projects
(28:35) – Listening to consumer criticism & feedback while maintaining the SeL philosophy
(34:40) – SeL Omnidiver Xos 42 and Labyrinth Flux
(42:40) – The SeL ball bearing bezel piston indexing system
(47:48) – Release date for the Omnidiver Xos 42 & the Minutes and Hours Watch Show in Austin, Texas
(55:00) – Andrew’s customized Lamborghini Gallardo
(56:30) – Authenticity and truth in advertising
(1:01:05) – The SeL Revere
(1:03:30) – Future plans and watches for SeL (chronographs, development projects, and insane divers)
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