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Mechanical vs Quartz : Let’s talk watches

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In this episode, we break down one of the most debated topics in watch culture — Mechanical vs Quartz. Which one really deserves the crown on your wrist?

From sweeping seconds and handcrafted movements to battery-powered precision and everyday reliability, we’re unpacking the real differences beyond the hype. We talk history, craftsmanship, maintenance, pricing, status, and why certain collectors swear by one over the other.

Whether you’re just getting into watches, deciding on your first serious timepiece, or deep in the collector game, this episode will help you understand what you’re really paying for — and wearing.

Detroit perspective. Real watch talk. No fluff.

🎙️ Topics Covered:

  • How mechanical and quartz watches actually work
  • Accuracy vs craftsmanship
  • Maintenance costs and long-term value
  • Which is better for beginners vs collectors
  • Why the watch community is divided on this debate

Tap in and decide for yourself — Mechanical or Quartz? ⌚🔥

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Becoming A Shinola Watch Assembler | WatchMaker Diaries

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What does it really take to go from loving watches to assembling them by hand for one of Detroit’s most iconic brands? 🕰️🔥
In this episode, we dive deep into the journey of becoming a watch assembler for Shinola—from the first spark of interest to working at the bench, placing hands, aligning dials, and bringing Detroit-built timepieces to life.

This isn’t just about watches—it’s about craftsmanship, patience, discipline, and pride. We talk about the skills you need, the mindset it takes, what the training process looks like, and how Shinola helped redefine modern American watchmaking right here in the city.

If you’ve ever thought:

  • “Could I work in watchmaking?”
  • “What’s it like assembling watches professionally?”
  • “How does Detroit’s manufacturing legacy show up in modern horology?”

…this episode is for you.

Whether you’re a watch collector, aspiring watchmaker, creative, or someone inspired by Detroit’s comeback story, this conversation will motivate you to respect the grind behind every ticking second.

🎧 Tap in, press play, and hear how time is built—one movement at a time.

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Rotors,Wheels, and Bridges… | WatchMaker Diaries

Rotors, Wheels, and Bridges...A Nightmare

What really happens inside a mechanical watch when things go wrong?

In this episode of The WatchMaker Diary, we step behind the bench and into the chaos that every watchmaker dreads. From stubborn rotors that refuse to spin freely, to misaligned wheels, damaged bridges, and movements that fight back at every turn—this is the raw, unfiltered side of watch repair they don’t show on Instagram.

We break down:

  • What causes rotor failures and noisy movements
  • How one tiny wheel can shut down an entire caliber
  • Bridge damage, stripped screws, and assembly nightmares
  • Lessons learned the hard way at the watchmaker’s bench
  • Why patience, precision, and experience matter more than tools

This episode isn’t about perfection—it’s about problem-solving, craftsmanship, and the mental grind of keeping mechanical time alive. Whether you’re a collector, a beginner watchmaker, or just love the art behind wristwatches, this diary entry pulls back the curtain on the struggle, the frustration, and the respect these machines demand.

🕰️ Because every smooth-running movement has survived a nightmare first.

📍 Recorded from the culture. Built on craftsmanship. Powered by time.

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