Time 2 Calibrate Podcast is a about watch WISdom. The Oxford dictionary defines wisdom as the ability to make sensible decisions and give good advice because of experience and acquired knowledge. Unfortunately, it’s too late for sensible decisions; however, we’re not lacking in experience. As seasoned Canadian Watch Idiot Savants, we invite you to join us semi-weekly as we discuss the world of watches and the insensible decisions we make, so you don’t have to.
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Time 2 Calibrate Podcast is a about watch WISdom. The Oxford dictionary defines wisdom as the ability to make sensible decisions and give good advice because of experience and acquired knowledge. Unfortunately, it’s too late for sensible decisions; however, we’re not lacking in experience. As seasoned Canadian Watch Idiot Savants, we invite you to join us semi-weekly as we discuss the world of watches and the insensible decisions we make, so you don’t have to.
Episode 36: America's Premier Watchmaker, Roland Murphy
Time 2 Calibrate
1 hour 46 minutes
3 days ago
Episode 36: America's Premier Watchmaker, Roland Murphy
An old friend of Marc's stops by for a visit; he also happens to be one of America's top watchmakers and the founder of RGM Watches. This conversation was as entertaining as it was educational. Take a trip with us down memory lane, sit back, and enjoy!
RGM Watches: https://www.rgmwatches.com/
RGM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rgmwatches/
Roland's watch: https://www.rgmwatches.com/watches#/80140/
Bob's watch: https://isotopewatches.com/products/isotope-mercury-shadow
Marc's watch: https://moelsandco.com/moels-369
The T2C Discord Community: https://discord.gg/3pfhUFPYFD
00:13 – Introduction00:52 – Wrist Check03:15 – Roland’s Bio17:50 – How his training influenced his career21:54 – Starting RGM28:37 – 20-year overnight success31:41 – Why Lancaster County?32:56 – Challenges of building a watch brand in the U.S.38:52 – Sourcing equipment in the early days48:39 – Sourcing watchmakers50:07 – Developing an in-house movement from scratch55:10 – Where to begin when creating a new movement58:16 – The importance of traditional finishing1:03:05 – RGM still offers servicing for outside brands1:08:02 – Movements that are not fun to work on1:11:04 – What impresses Roland1:13:04 – The early days of equationoftime.com1:17:53 – The first internet community-driven watch designs1:21:55 – Balancing traditional with contemporary1:23:14 – What’s a typical day like?1:27:52 – Roland’s favorite complications1:34:07 – The revival of American Watchmaking1:36:24 – Who would Roland collaborate with?1:39:01 – Can we visit?1:40:43 – Rapid fire questions1:43:35 – What’s next for RGM?1:44:52 – Thank yous and goodbyes1:46:08 – T2C OUT!
Time 2 Calibrate
Time 2 Calibrate Podcast is a about watch WISdom. The Oxford dictionary defines wisdom as the ability to make sensible decisions and give good advice because of experience and acquired knowledge. Unfortunately, it’s too late for sensible decisions; however, we’re not lacking in experience. As seasoned Canadian Watch Idiot Savants, we invite you to join us semi-weekly as we discuss the world of watches and the insensible decisions we make, so you don’t have to.
