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89. Daniela Marin offhours.show/ep89 Jon & Chris sit down for a chat with Daniela Marin, co-founder of the original Speake-Marin brand & the driving force behind The Naked Watchmaker (@NakedWatch) as well as their recently released Masterclass.

88. Quintessential Bellows offhours.show/ep88 Jon & Chris discuss the future of filmmaking, the transmission of know-how, & ornamental turning

87. Watchmaking Studio in a Box offhours.show/ep87 Having recently rescued some abused collets after acquiring yet another lathe, Chris is now swimming in a sea of collets.

86. Over-polished Bevel offhours.show/ep86 Chris & Jon continue their discussion of finishing techniques, as well as custom tools, & specialized work holding techniques.

85. Mill of Theseus offhours.show/ep85 Chris & Jon discuss the first-documented watch produced in Canada, Chris' many machine woes, as well as what constitutes a perfect finish.

84. That Caliber of Caliber offhours.show/ep84 Playing with light. From eccentric applications of phosphorescence to designing guilloché patterns in Excentro, Jon & Chris discuss a number of new releases & prototypes in progress.

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83. Symphonic Sounds of the Shop offhours.show/epep83 An off-hand remark from Jon leaves Chris' lathe in pieces. The duo also get into what just might be the most expensive liquid on earth, as well as the exciting results of Chris' latest casting experiment

82. Using the Hive Mind offhours.show/ep82 Chris & Jon discuss joining the 21st Century, some interesting dial experiments for Project Minotaur, & Chris’ change of (mechanical) heart.

81. Standing Watchmaker's Bench offhours.show/ep81 Chris & Jon discuss the standing desk & standing watchmaker's bench Chris has made, as well as Jon's attempts to automate himself

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80: Entropy Will Eventually Prevail offhours.show/ep80 A new year comes with reflections on last year's themes, and new themes for 2021. Chris & Jon also discuss where they are in the process of building Project Minotaur.

79: The Shop is a Tool offhours.show/ep79 It's been a year since Chris & Rich moved into their new studio. Chris & Jon talk about the ups & downs of 2020, what has changed, & how it has affected our work.

78: High-end Art offhours.show/ep78 Chris and Jon discuss case making ideas & techniques, Christian Lass’ prototype reveal, & Dufour’s phenomenal success at auction. Plus, just in time for the holidays, Off Hours merch is now available 👉 offhours.threadless.com/

77: Paul Burberry offhours.show/ep77 @Making_Chips meets the @Pen_Addict. Chris and Jon are joined by precision machinist, vintage pen restorer, and pen maker, Paul Burberry.

76: A Relatively Primitive Setup offhours.show/ep76/ Jon & Chris discuss the first chips made on Project Minotaur, using the new wobble stick, and what the next steps are in the process of making their first watch caliber.

75: The Hero Egg offhours.show/ep75 Chris & Jon follow up on a number of topics old & new, including Christian Lass’ new movement, Ferdinand Berthoud’s FB 2RE, fumé dials, the “Faberge Egg” of 'Octopussy', as well as some new tools Chris has been making.

74: Statute of Limitations on Spoilers offhours.show/ep74 Chris and Jon discuss the model making techniques of The Mandalorian, Ferdinand Berthoud’s FB 2RE, & a new project they’re collaborating on.

73: Christian Lass - Part 2 offhours.show/ep73/ Chris and Jon continue their conversation with independent watchmaker, Christian Lass. They dive into more details about his upcoming watch, mechanical marvels, & collaborating with his wife, master engraver, Hanne Gleich.

72: Christian Lass - Part 1 offhours.show/ep72 Jon & Chris chat with independent watchmaker, Christian Lass, who was responsible for the collection at the Patek Philippe Museum over the past decade, a former apprentice of Vianney Halter, & watchmaker to royalty