Time 2 Calibrate

Bob loses his voice, Robi gets stuck in the soul-sucking traffic of Toronto, and Marc holds down the fort with the Mysterious Mr. P (Steven Parker) and Jody Musgrove of Erebus Watches and the popular YouTube Channel Just One More Watch.   0:00      Intro 1:00      Wristchecks 2:45      How Jody and Mr. P got into watches 6:05      The genesis of ‘Just One More Watch’ 7:25      Mr P and Jody meet for the first time 9:15      Is it Dr. Jody Musgrove? 12:15    When watches became a career for Jody 14:35    The Sydney Opera House 16:15    YouTube pulls the plug on Jody 22:30    Jody and Mr P dive into Erebus Watches 27:50    Would the real Steven Parker please stand up 30:00    How experience informed design at Erebus 33:18    The pros and cons of an Aussie base 35:30    Conflict of interest??? 36:40    Devil’s in the details at Erebus 39:40    Prototyping 41:15    Working with a designer 42:10    The future of Erebus 47:50    Size matters 51:30    Erebus and Wind Up New York 54:40    When are you coming to Canada??? 58:35    Words of WISdom   Show Notes: Erebus Watches Just One More Watch Wristwatch Revival

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)   Links: SeL Instrument SeL Instrument YouTube

The guys discuss their favourite moments and watches from the Toronto Timepiece Show. Show Notes: (0:00) - Intro (00:50) – Wristcheck (05:45) – Robi’s favourite moments (09:45) – Marc’s favourite moments (14:25) – Bob’s favourite moments (16:30) – Robi’s top picks for watches (Beauregard Ulysse, Fears, Sphaera, Elliot Brown, Vortic, Christopher Ward, Marathon, Oris) (19:45) – Marc’s top picks for watches (Atelier Wen, Minase, Fears, Selten, March LA.B, Loci, Isotope) (24:15) – Bob’s top picks for watches (Isotope, Marathon, Micromilspec) (28:00) – RZE x The Calibrated Wrist Meetup (31:35) – Jason Hutton and the work behind the scenes (35:25) – Feeling rejuvenated as creators (38:25) – TGN x Marathon Meetup (39:40) – Stories about the “watchfam” community (42:45) – Special guests (Julie Kraulis, Dan Tanenbaum, Sinziana Iordache, etc.) (45:30) – The Vancouver Timepiece Show and Toronto 2025   Links: Beauregard SA Fears Sphaera Elliot Brown Vortic Watches Christopher Ward Marathon Oris Atelier Wen Minase March LA.B Loci Isotope Micromilspec RZE Julie Kraulis Dan Tanenebaum Sinziana Iordache Jamie: @madrock_watches_adventure Don Rogan

The guys welcome Rikki from Scottish Watches to the show to discuss the world’s most popular watch podcast, collaborating with watch brands, and his philosophy on watch journalism. Show Notes: (0:00) - Intro (01:25) – Wristcheck (06:19) – Rikki describes Scottish Watches (09:45) – Rikki’s background in journalism before Scottish Watches (18:10) – Why “Rick” left the show (30:20) – How Rikki decides upon collaborations (41:30) – Rikki defines watch journalism (51:00) – Rikki explains how his past experience contributed to the success of Scottish Watches (57:25) – Rikki talks about attending watch trade shows and dealing with crowds (01:03:00) – Rikki offers some parting advice    Links: Scottish Watches

The guys welcome Jason Hutton, founder of ZENEA Watches and organizer of the Toronto Timepiece Show, for a sneak peek at all the show has to offer, and a glance behind the scenes at everything that went into the planning and organization. Show Notes: (0:00) - Intro (00:30) – Welcoming Marc back after his trip to Greece (01:05) – Introducing Jason Hutton (03:00) – The first time Jason told Brent about his plans for the TTPS (05:25) - Wristcheck (08:30) – Genesis of the Toronto Timepiece Show (10:30) – Organizing the TTPS vs building a watch brand (13:00) – Crowd management and the challenges of organizing a show of this scale (18:10) – What goes on behind the scenes of a successful event (20:28) – Camaraderie, meet ups, and events popping up around the show (23:55) – Watchmakers hoping to join in the future and a last-minute brand announcement (27:10) – Beyond watches: special guests and non-timepiece exhibitors (31:12) – Jason’s plans once the show is over    The event: The Toronto Timepiece Show ZENEA Watches

The guys lament the loss of Marc this week, but soldier on to discuss the MIDO x Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in Montreal and their impressions of the MIDO brand. Show Notes: (0:00) - Intro (02:20) - Bob's brush with Kevin O'Leary (03:45) - Late summer, cottage country, and microbrand beer (05:00) - Wristcheck (06:35) - MIDO x Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in Montreal (15:30) - MIDO Ocean Star 39 (16:30) - MIDO history & impressions (20:25) - MIDO Multifort TV Big Date (23:00) - 80th Anniversary of the Ocean Star Collection (24:10) - MIDO reputation in North America & ambassadorships (26:45) - MIDO Ocean Star GMT Special Edition (27:25) - Final thoughts on MIDO and Red Bull Cliff Diving   The Watches: Robi's review of the MIDO Ocean Star 39 Bob's YouTube review of the MIDO Multifort TV Big Date Tyler Frederick's review of the MIDO Multifort TV Big Date Robi's review of the MIDO Ocean Star GMT Special Edition   The event: MIDO x Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in Montreal

Today the guys talk to Mike Pearson of Christopher Ward about his journey in watches and the brand’s participation in the Toronto Timepiece Show. They also help Mark choose a travel watch for his upcoming trip to Greece. Show Notes: (0:00) - Intro (02:20) - Bob's brush with Kevin O'Leary (03:45) - Late summer, cottage country, and microbrand beer (05:00) - Wristcheck (06:35) - MIDO x Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in Montreal (15:30) - MIDO Ocean Star 39 (16:45) - MIDO history & impressions (20:25) - MIDO Multifort TV Big Date (23:00) - MIDO's Ocean Star Collection and 80th anniversary celebrations (24:10) - MIDO's reputation in North America & ambassadorships  (26:45) - MIDO Ocean Star GMT Special Edition (27:25) - Final thoughts on MIDO and the Red Bull Cliff Diving experience The Watches: Robi's review of the MIDO Ocean Star 39 Bob's YouTube video of the MIDO Multifort TV Big Date Tyler Frederick's review of the MIDO Multifort TV Big Date Robi's review of the MIDO Ocean Star GMT Special Edition   The event: The MIDO x Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in Montreal

The guys play three questions and speak with Alain Zobrist, Director of OMEGA Timing at the Paris Olympics.   You can follow the hosts on Instagram: Marc @marctime2watch Bob @timetogo1978 Robi @calibre321    Or view their content at: Time To Go Travel and Timepieces (YouTube) The Calibrated Wrist (Blog) The Calibrated Wrist (YouTube) Worn & Wound (Marc)   To reach out with questions, comments, or suggestions, please email: time2calibrate@gmail.com

The guys discuss how and why they got into watches, as well as some of their other passions and pursuits.   You can follow the hosts on Instagram: Marc @marctime2watch Bob @timetogo1978 Robi @calibre321    Or view their content at: Time To Go Travel and Timepieces (YouTube) The Calibrated Wrist (Blog) The Calibrated Wrist (YouTube) Worn & Wound (Marc)   To reach out with questions, comments, or suggestions, please email: time2calibrate@gmail.com