IT - with Independent Watchmaker Josh Hacko

Another episode of the Independent Thinking Show for FifthWrist Radio.  Join hosts Roman (@TimesRomanAU) and our resident troublemaker Alex (@thewatchregulator), as we chat with today’s special guest Josh Hacko (@nicholashackowatch) – a 4th generation Australian watchmaker based in Sydney. Join us for an honest conversation about the challenges of being an independent watchmaker on the ‘wrong side’ of the Swiss Alps; the joys of making watches in Australia, Timascus (it will blow your mind); and just how special it is to meet a family of watchmakers passionate and committed to the craft. We would like to thank Josh for speaking with us with such openness and candour. And if this episode does not make you angry about big brands and their seedy tactics of cutting supply of parts to independent watch repairers – contact me directly for a firm chat. (apologies for Roman’s audio being a bit below par. New microphone is on order). Hope you enjoy this episode! A special shout-out to a good friend of the podcast (@jnshapiro_watches) about 34 minutes into the show. Thank you for all the positive reviews & comments on our episodes. We read and appreciate each one!  People to follow on Instagram  Alex: @24horiginal  Josh: @johngrimsmoknives (knives) and @watchmaker.kl (watches)  Roman: @themechanaut  Check out Nicholas Hacko Watches to view their range of watches made in Sydney Australia. Check out clockmaker.com.au to see a range of pre-owned Swiss and German watches available for sale from Nick and Josh Hacko. Theme Music: Tick Tock by Jimmy Fontanez / Media Right Productions (via YouTube Free Audio Library) Follow us on Instagram: @FifthWrist To join our crew group chat then please email us at [email protected] and if you have time please leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast. To support some great guys from our community go check out genevablue.com.auand watchvault.com.au We hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed making it! Stay On Time & Cheers from DownUnder