Time 2 Calibrate

Roger and Marc go way back, all the way to the previous millennium! They both started on watch forums like Timezone.com and Equationoftime.com, carving their path through the wide world of watches. Today, we sit down to discuss the past, the present, and the future. We couldn't ask for a more pleasant guest. We really hope you enjoy our conversation.

Roger's website: (in German) https://diveintowatches.com/

WatchTime's website: https://www.watchtime.com/

Roger's Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/rruegger/

Roger's watch: https://www.oris.ch/en-US/product/watch/divers/oris-social-club-edition/01-733-7707-4051-OSC-ZRH-Set

Bob's watch: https://www.heronwatches.com/en-ca/products/mirabel-gmt-cigar-club

Brent's watch: https://www.traskawatch.com/products/summiteer-38-charcoal-black

Marc's watch: https://www.fortis-swiss.com/products/novonaut-n-42?variant=49512823685468

Link to our community Discord: https://discord.gg/zEy5ThudvA - JOIN THE CONVERSATION

Our instagram handles:

https://www.instagram.com/marctime2watch/

https://www.instagram.com/timetogo1978/

https://www.instagram.com/calibre321/

In this episode, the guys talk with Huiy Tang, co-founder and Head of Global Marketing for RZE Watches. Besides his impressive credentials, Huiy is a close friend of ours, having spent time with him at various Timepiece Shows in Canada. We truly value the time he spent with us and hope you enjoy the nearly two hours he shared. 

RZE Watches website: https://www.rzewatches.com/

RZE on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rzewatches/

Huiy's watch: https://www.rzewatches.com/collections/43mm-case/products/utd-8000-my

Bob's watch: https://www.venezianico.com/products/nereide-tungsteno-42-3921541c

Marc's watch: https://www.fortis-swiss.com/products/novonaut-n-42?variant=49512823685468

Link to our community Discord: https://discord.gg/zEy5ThudvA - JOIN THE CONVERSATION

Our instagram handles:

https://www.instagram.com/marctime2watch/

https://www.instagram.com/timetogo1978/

https://www.instagram.com/calibre321/

Same as last year, we review our year in watches, share some recommendations, and even dive into predictions. It's so much fun hanging out together, and it's even more fun having you join us. Remember, the conversation continues on our Discord Community. See the link below!

Brent's watch: https://www.longines.com/en-ca/p/watch-longines-spirit-zulu-time-l3-803-5-53-6

Bob's watch: https://www.christopherward.com/int/C63-Sealander-Extreme-GMT/C63-41AGM4-S0KV0-NO.html

Marc's watch: https://www.christopherward.com/int/titanium-watches/C60-Trident-Lumi%C3%A8re/C60-41C3H31T0BB0-B0.html

Our instagram handles:

https://www.instagram.com/marctime2watch/

https://www.instagram.com/timetogo1978/

https://www.instagram.com/calibre321/

Our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/zEy5ThudvA

That crazy AI generated G-Shock: https://gshock.casio.com/intl/40th/dream-project-2/G-D001/

It's that time of year again—time for our annual Q&A with guest host Dan Mann, aka The Dansome. We had a great time answering all your questions and want to thank everyone for sending them in. Sorry we ran long with this episode, but we're beginning to enjoy this longer format. We hope you do too.

The Dansome on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedansome/

Dan's watch: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DR1_sWrj8Us/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Brent's watch: https://www.longines.com/en-ca/p/watch-longines-spirit-zulu-time-l3-803-5-53-6

Bob's watch: https://vario.sg/collections/vario-futurist

Marc's watch: https://isotopewatches.com/products/hydrium-california

Bracelet concept for the Tudor FXD: https://youtu.be/pnXxJeuQ3ik?si=wb0DrzXJQFC2ER_t

Link to the  T2C Discord Community: https://discord.gg/VTA8Y8bVK2

See you in 2 weeks!

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 – Introduction
00:52 – Wrist Check
03:15 – Roland’s Bio
17:50 – How his training influenced his career
21:54 – Starting RGM
28:37 – 20-year overnight success
31:41 – Why Lancaster County?
32:56 – Challenges of building a watch brand in the U.S.
38:52 – Sourcing equipment in the early days
48:39 – Sourcing watchmakers
50:07 – Developing an in-house movement from scratch
55:10 – Where to begin when creating a new movement
58:16 – The importance of traditional finishing
1:03:05 – RGM still offers servicing for outside brands
1:08:02 – Movements that are not fun to work on
1:11:04 – What impresses Roland
1:13:04 – The early days of equationoftime.com
1:17:53 – The first internet community-driven watch designs
1:21:55 – Balancing traditional with contemporary
1:23:14 – What’s a typical day like?
1:27:52 – Roland’s favorite complications
1:34:07 – The revival of American Watchmaking
1:36:24 – Who would Roland collaborate with?
1:39:01 – Can we visit?
1:40:43 – Rapid fire questions
1:43:35 – What’s next for RGM?
1:44:52 – Thank yous and goodbyes
1:46:08 – T2C OUT!