
In The Metal
In The Metal takes an informal, behind the scenes look at the fascinating world of independent watchmaking. Brought to you by @irishwatchguy Johnny McElherron of The Watch Press, along with former Anthrax lead guitarist and thrash metal legend, and now present-day US Master Watchmaker Dan Spitz, In The Metal is an online conversation forum, where we get talking with the finest talents and personalities in the industry about watches, watchmaking, life and music. Sit back for a lively, uncensored, in-house, hand finished insight into the extraordinary world of independent watchmaking, with the occasional visit into the dark side too, and make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel too, because we are the only backstage pass, access all areas, heavy metal watch show. Visit Dan at danspitz.com And keep yourself up to date with news and reviews from the watch scene at thewatchpress.com
Episodes
29 episodes
In The Metal - Episode 29 - Luca Soprana talks to Dan Spitz and Johnny McElherron - 3/12/20
Our journey into the seldom seen world of behind the scenes independent watchmaking on In The Metal continues in conversation with the creative mind behind some of the most spectacular contemporary timepieces of our time.As co-founder o...
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Episode 29
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1:47:56

In The Metal - Episode 28 - James Thompson talks to Johnny McElherron - 26/11/20
In this episode of In The Metal, we welcome a true a force of nature who literally emits strange and colourful fire out of his fingertips, and whose work lights up contemporary independent watchmaking.A sorcerer, an alchemist and a mast...
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Episode 28
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1:34:17

In The Metal - Episode 27 - Edouard Meylan talks to Dan Spitz and Johnny McElherron - 17/11/20
Fresh off the back of a triumphant success at the 2020 GPHG watchmaking 'Oscars' ceremony in Geneva, bagging not one but two cherished GPHG Aiguille awards for Best Chronograph, with the Streamliner Flyback Chronograph, and the Audacity award f...
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Episode 27
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1:37:19

In The Metal - Episode 26 - Max Büsser talks to Dan Spitz and Johnny McElherron - 22/10/20
As we continue our journey across the fascinating and diverse landscape of independent watchmaking, we are joined for this edition of In The Metal by Maximilian Büsser of MB&F for a retrospective tribute to this most pioneering of watch com...
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Episode 26
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1:44:45

In The Metal - Episode 25 - Stephen McDonnell talks to Dan Spitz and Johnny McElherron - 16/10/20
In The Metal is back for another access all areas episode, and if you're a fan of MB&F then this really is one not to miss!In the first of a double bill of MB&F specials this week, we are joined by one of the most elusive figure...
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1:41:15

In The Metal - Episode 24 - Aaron Becsei talks to Dan Spitz and Johnny McElherron - 1/10/20
In this episode In The Metal whisks you off to the magnificent city of Budapest, capital of Hungary, and into the atelier of one of the world's finest independent master watchmakers where we find Aaron Becsei who joins us for an exclusive look ...
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Episode 24
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1:32:15

In The Metal - Episode 23 - Andreas Strehler talks to Dan Spitz and Johnny McElherron - 17/9/20
A man whose accomplishments are way too numerous to attempt to list here, Andreas Strehler is unquestionably one of the greats of contemporary independent haute horlogerie.A Guinness World Record holder for a moon indication which is ac...
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Episode 23
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1:35:18

In The Metal - Episode 22 - Machiel Hulsman talks to Dan Spitz and Johnny McElherron - 10/09/20
In this episode of In The Metal, Johnny and Dan are joined by a Dutch watchmaker who epitomises the spirit of independent watchmaking. Armed only with the experience of a couple of part time foundation courses in watch school, Machiel Hulsman d...
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Episode 22
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1:37:51

In The Metal - Episode 21 - David Candaux talks to Dan Spitz and Johnny McElherron - 03/09/20
In The Metal is LIVE once again later today for another journey behind the atelier door and a look at hidden world and a life less ordinary, when Johnny and Dan are joined by the Le Solliat born and raised, third generation maestro David Candau...
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Episode 21
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1:34:26

In The Metal - Episode 20 - Remy Cools talks to Dan Spitz and Johnny McElherron - 27/08/20
On this episode of In The Metal, Johnny and Dan welcome Frenchman Remy Cools; another remarkable young talent whose star is quickly rising through the independent watchmaking firmament, and who, at only 24 years of age has already established h...
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Episode 20
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1:33:56

In The Metal - Episode 19 - Gaël Petermann & Florian Bédat talk to Dan and Johnny - 20/08/20
In The Metal welcomes two amazing young independent watchmakers, Gaël Petermann and Florian Bédat, whose eponymous brand Petermann Bédat has been turning heads with their astonishing 1967 watch, which boasts the true uncompromising haute horlog...
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Episode 19
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1:34:43

In The Metal - Episode 18 - Henrik Korpela talks to Dan Spitz and Johnny McElherron - 13/08/20
In this episode of In The Metal, we welcome Henrik Korpela, the founder and Principal of the K&H Watchmaking Competence Centre in watchmaking's Swiss heartland near Le Locle, who gives us a rare and exclusive insight into a life and career ...
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Episode 18
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1:37:24

In The Metal - Episode 17 - Patrik Sjögren talks to Dan Spitz and Johnny McElherron - 06/08/20
In this episode of In The Metal, we are joined by Patrik Sjögren of Swedish watch company Gustafsson and Sjögren, which produces some of the most inimitable and downright beautiful hand crafted wristwatches in the world.Born out of the ...
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Episode 17
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1:40:18

In The Metal - Episode 16 - Stefan Kudoke talks to Dan Spitz and Johnny McElherron - 30/07/20
In this episode of In The Metal, we are joined by a guest who in 2019 swept aside the big name competition to scoop the GPHG Petite Aiguille award with his immaculate KUDOKE 2 masterpiece.Joining rock legend watchmaker Dan Spitz and Joh...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:25:04

In The Metal - Episode 15 - Tim Jackson talks to Dan Spitz and Johnny McElherron - 23/07/20
Joining us from Solana Beach on California's Pacific coast, in this episode of In The Metal Johnny and Dan are joined by the wonderful Tim Jackson, who for the last twenty years and more has championed the cause of the artisanal independent wat...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:37:30

In The Metal - Episode 14 - Independent watchmaking with Dan Spitz and Johnny McElherron - 16/07/20
In this episode, Dan and Johnny talk about the progress of Dan's own watch, the logistics of moving his atelier from North Carolina to Texas, and to reflect on our first three months of In The Metal.In The Metal is your inside ...
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Episode 14
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1:33:30

In The Metal - Episode 13 - Dr Rebecca Struthers talks to Dan Spitz and Johnny McElherron - 09/07/20
In this episode of In The Metal Johnny and Dan are joined by two watchmakers who have taken it upon themselves to rekindle awareness of early English watchmaking and a time when London was the epicentre of the watchmaking world.Earning ...
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1:34:41

In The Metal - Episode 12 - Stefan Ketelaars talks to Dan Spitz and Johnny McElherron - 02/07/20
In this episode of In The Metal Johnny and Dan are joined by young Dutch indie watchmaker Stefan Ketelaars, for a chat about life at the bench, and how a new generation of talent is pushing through as independent watchmaking becomes ever more p...
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Episode 12
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In The Metal - Episode 11 - Marco Borraccino talks to Dan Spitz and Johnny McElherron - 25/06/20
In this episode of In The Metal Johnny from The Watch Press and the one and only ex-Anthrax guitar legend Mr Dan Spitz welcome the dynamic energy behind one of the coolest and disruptive independent brands around, when Marco Borraccino of...
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Episode 11
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In The Metal - Episode 10 - Vianney Halter talks to Dan Spitz and Johnny McElherron - 18/06/20
Join us for this unmissable instalment of In The Metal in the company of living legend and genius Master Watchmaker Vianney Halter.One of the most inventive creators of contemporary horologic art, ever since his extraordinary Antiqua pe...
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Episode 10
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In The Metal - Episode 9 - John McGonigle talks to Dan Spitz and Johnny McElherron - 11/06/20
This week In The Metal returns and we get to do one of the things we have wanted to do from the outset, which was to get a few of our amazing friends to come back once in a while and take an in depth look at a specific facet of the master watch...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:40:33

In The Metal - Episode 8 - Stephen McGonigle talks to Dan Spitz and Johnny McElherron - 04/06/20
Join us for the latest instalment of In The Metal in the company of independent Master Watchmaker Stephen McGonigle.Classically trained and an expert in grand complications, Stephen is recognised as one of the world's finest watchmakers...
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Episode 8
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1:37:38
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In The Metal - Episode 7 - Kari Voutilainen talks to Dan Spitz and Johnny McElherron - 28/05/20
Join us for the latest instalment of In The Metal in the company of Master Watchmaker Mr Kari Voutilainen.A living legend in the sphere of contemporary independent watchmaking, Kari Voutilainen is an artist of horology whose work define...
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Episode 7
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1:19:02

In The Metal - Episode 6 - Raúl Pagès talks to Dan Spitz and Johnny McElherron - 21/05/20
Join us for the latest instalment of In The Metal in the company of Mr Raúl Pagès; one of the very few masters of the centuries-old skill of manufacturing incredible moving mechanical creations, known as automata.A member of watchmaking...
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Episode 6
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1:14:12

In The Metal - Episode 5 - Peter Speake - The Naked Watchmaker - 14/05/20
On the fifth episode of In The Metal, we have the great pleasure in welcoming the wonderful Mr Peter Speake; a man who knows the world of independent inside out. So much so in fact that he has dedicated his recent years to going behind the dial...
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Episode 5
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