Independent Thinking - Roland G Murphy of @rgmwatches talks independent watchmaking and American horology
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Another episode of the Independent Thinking Show for FifthWrist Radio. This is a place dedicate to showcasing the great people doing interesting and cool things in the world of horology.
Host: Roman (@TimesRomanAU) and Adam (@mediumwatch)
Guest: Roland G Murphy (@rgmwatches)
In this episode, we chat with a very special guest - American independent watchmaker Roland G Murphy of RGM Watch Company.
Join us for a conversation about independent watchmaking, American horological history, the art of engine-turning; and Roland’s forthright advice for watchmakers and collectors based on his nearly 30-year career as an independent horologist.
If you are passionate about watches, horological art and independent watchmaking – you do not want miss this one!
Shout-outs in this episode to friend of Fifth Wrist Radio: Jochen Benzinger (@benzingerwatches), David Walter (@davide.walter) and Joshua Shapiro (@jnshapiro_watches).
Recommendations from this episode
Roland: Book: “American Watchmaking: A Technical History of the American Watch Industry, 1850-1930” by Michael C Harrold
Adam: Otto Frei Store (https://www.ottofrei.com/)
Roman: @apam002
Follow Roland on Instagram @rgmwatches or rgmwatches.com
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