The 911R a statement in 1967 and 2016. Two different cars, similar purpose but different approach.

Sources for this episode:

• Porsche Newsroom (official brand history, product specs, strategy, limited production details, promotional narratives)​

• Classic Driver (detailed model history, original development context, Ferdinand Piëch’s influence)​

• Revs Institute (historical archives, homologation, racing documentation)​

• Sports Car Digest (market pricing, auction results, collector context)​

• Conceptcarz (sales data, historical price references)​

• GTspirit, Supercars.net, Ecurie (racing, product differentiation, design philosophy)​

• Excellence Magazine, Love for Porsche (technical specs, motorsport narratives, record achievements)​

• Kelley Blue Book, Car and Driver, Motor Trend (2016 911R product positioning, testing, price/context)​

• Autotrader, Sotheby’s Motorsport, Stuttcars (collector and market positioning for both editions)​

• Everything-PR, BrandVM, Business Model Analyst, MBA Skool, IIDE (marketing strategies and 4P analysis references)​

• China Daily, AIADA.org (Porsche dealer network evolution/distribution strategy)​

• GoToTheGrid (motorsport performance brand positioning)​

• Sports-Purpose (early racing and homologation analysis)​

What are discoveries or technology advancements that the watch industry has contributed to the world? Also what are some advancements that the watch industry has adopted from other industries?

Sources:

• Seiko/Epson: Technology developed for the world’s first quartz watch and subsequent diffusion into ICs, crystal devices, and broader electronics applications.​

• Seiko/Epson: World’s first six‑digit field‑effect LCD digital wristwatch and LCD evolution into mainstream displays.​

• Epson corporate overview: Quartz devices from timepieces to communications infrastructure; GPS radio‑controlled watches; synthetic quartz manufacturing; power‑saving ICs; Magic Lever.​

• Seiko Museum: Quartz Crisis history and how quartz oscillators, CMOS‑ICs, and LCDs proliferated into IT, telecoms, autos, and networks.​

• Epson “80‑Year Journey”: Seiko Quartz Astron as inflection point in timekeeping and electronics.​

• Hoptroff: Technical overview of quartz revolution mechanics and industry impact.​

• Watchmaking to medtech precision: WatchDec/EPHJ overview of Swiss high‑precision micro‑machining for medical components.​

• Swiss machining for medical implants and devices (industry practice and tolerances).​

• CNC Swiss turning’s value in medical device manufacturing (tolerances, micro‑parts).​

• Décovi: Swiss high‑precision machined parts supplier serving watchmaking and medtech.​

• easyDec: Precision turning bridging watchmaking and medtech.​

• IWC x DLR: Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) watch cases adapted from aerospace; process, properties, and collaboration details.​

• IWC Journal: In‑depth CMC explainer with DLR researchers; material hardness, case manufacturing, aerospace linkage.​

• SJX: Technical details of IWC’s CMC development and uniqueness in watchmaking.​

• DLR: Communication on technology transfer “from spaceflight to watch case”.​

• WorldTempus: Carbon fiber in watches and roots in aerospace/automotive composites.​

• WatchGecko: How anti‑magnetic watches work; rise of silicon and non‑magnetic alloys.​

• The 1916 Company: Materials and construction used to achieve high anti‑magnetic resistance in modern watches.​

• Chrono24 Magazine: Overview of anti‑magnetic standards and technologies.​

• FDA: Framework and examples for sensor‑based digital health technologies, including smartwatches and rings.​

• Medical Device Network: FDA 510(k) clearance for Cardiosense CardioTag wearable (ECG, PPG, SCG).​

• Medical Economics: CardioTag FDA clearance details and clinical signal modalities.​

• EMPR: Clinical evidence context for CardioTag’s multimodal sensing.​

• Seiko Museum: Alternative power sources for quartz watches (solar, kinetic, thermic) and GPS Solar examples.​

• Reservoir: Kinetic watch principles and energy conversion (Auto Quartz lineage).​

• Solios: Solar‑powered watch considerations and consumer‑level sustainability.​

• NFC Forum recap: Device‑first approach and adoption trends in NFC wearables.​

• Market insights: NFC smartwatch/wearable payment adoption and market scale.​

• Wearable payment device market overview (penetration and growth drivers).​

• Nanalyze: Nanotechnology waterproofing for electronics and wearables.​

• EDN: How nanotech coatings waterproof smartphones; relevance to compact wearables.​

• IEEE case study: Reliability of waterproof tests on wearable electronics.

Did you hear about the Michelin Pilot Sport Endurance tires? Let me tell you more about these racing tires.

Key sources include:

• Environmental research on tire pollution from Yale Environment 360, Nature journals, EPA assessments, and European regulatory bodies

• Michelin corporate announcements on the Pilot Sport Endurance (June 2025 reveal, technical specifications, sustainability data)

• Financial data from Michelin's 2024 Annual Results, investor presentations, and third-party market analysis

• Motorsport industry reporting from Sportscar365, DailySportsCar, RACER, and official WEC/IMSA communications

• Market research from IMARC Group, Allied Market Research, Future Market Insights on sustainable tire markets

• Supply chain and manufacturing insights from industry publications and Michelin sustainability reports

• Competitive intelligence on Continental, Bridgestone, Goodyear, and Pirelli sustainable tire initiatives

The Hyundai Excel has a special palce in my heart. It was my first car. Rest In Peace flat red.

I said I was going to buy the lens... so I did. I have used it for a while, and because of its recognition in the photography world, I thought it deserved its own episode.

In this episode we analyze Fujifilm, but specifically the X-T series. What are challenges, advantages, what has been good for the brand and how it performs?

Join me today and eplore Grand Seiko as a brand. We touched on Seiko in the past, but Grand Seiko cannot be left behind.

Do you know about the Pebble Beach Concourse d'Elegance? Well do you know what gave birth to it and the whole Car Week stuff? Let me tell you...

In this episode we do a brief market analysis of the Porsche 912. Was it successful or was it a bust?

Hello! thank you for stopping by. In this episode we find out why and how the color filters for B&W photography were created. Find out if they still have a use in the current photography landscape.

Greetings!!! This episode is all about Citizen. How did it come to be? Who came first, Seiko or Citizen? Who is bigger, Seiko or Citizen? Find out here.

Today we look at the Dodge Challenger. A brief marketing review of it and what will happen to the name?

This time we will talk about Japanese watch making. How did it get there? Who triggered it? Who saw the opportunity? This episode was inspired by an episode of Openwork, by Collective Horology. They were discussing about the Industry's most important watches to date, and briefly touched on Japanese watch making. You can catch that episode on the link below:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7LgdYNHYdZNq0RijRUfO01?si=91190b8a631d450e

Car Week? What is it? Why is it here? Why is it a staple for the car community in California and around the world? Let's check it out.

Greetings! Join me on this episode and explore minivas!!! Why are they here? Who brought them to life? Are they more popular now or a dying breed?

Greetings! Today we look at the BMW 2002. Why is it relevant in automotive history? What does it represent for BMW?

BMW 2002 Homage: https://www.carscoops.com/2016/05/bmw-2002-hommage-concept-reshapes-legend/

Oh Shift Video: https://youtu.be/0hQye9Zn_xo?si=JoVJSbqi3_u-lLa7

Greetings!!!! Join me on this episode and see the differences between luxury brands pricing and smaller/ independent brands. This one is focused on independent brands, to learn about the luxury brands, go back to the last two episodes.

Greetings! Join me on part 2 of this watch industry analysis. This time we will be talking about the markup analysis. Buckle up!

Show notes:

https://threadcurve.com/what-is-the-profit-margin-on-luxury-watches/

https://threadcurve.com/what-is-the-profit-margin-on-luxury-watches/

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/fix-high-end-watch-retail-flattening-regulations-price-consistency/2/

https://finmodelslab.com/blogs/how-much-makes/affordable-luxury-watch-retailer?srsltid=AfmBOoriAalh0aoYI0eKG7pIRLMGzMuKS7_EkGbncJ4RJlwDPzXtFgCH

https://www.statista.com/statistics/1336792/citizen-watch-research-and-development-expenses/

https://finmodelslab.com/blogs/operating-costs/watch-shop?srsltid=AfmBOopER-Po7jpDuMYKHZWiPMBfG9NscanWlBspdaCqnXjYUN44PopY

Greetings!! Join me on this episode and try to make sense of what is behind watch prices? Why do watches cost what they cost?

Greetings! Welcome back to another episode. This time we will be talking about the Datsun Brand. Its evolution in the automotive industry, financial impact and struggles.

Datsun GO

https://usa.nissannews.com/en-US/releases/datsun-go-under-the-hood