Episode 8: Andrew McLean, tool watches, and SeL Instruments

The guys take a deep dive into craftsmanship, innovation, and bombproof watches with Andrew McLean of SeL Instruments.



Show Notes:



(0:00) - Intro



(00:40) – Wristcheck



(02:00) – Andrew’s Canadian roots



(02:50) – Andrew’s past work in military contracting /w McLean Underwood & Co.



(05:30) – Personal experience vs research & development



(08:40) – SeL’s timepiece testing process



(11:40) – SeL’s integrated and vertical manufacturing processes



(17:15) – The importance of “American Made”



(20:55) – Andrew’s journey into engineering



(23:35) – SeL’s new facilities in Tucson, Arizona



(25:50) – Tempus Ghost, skunkworks, and passion projects



(28:35) – Listening to consumer criticism & feedback while maintaining the SeL philosophy



(34:40) – SeL Omnidiver Xos 42 and Labyrinth Flux



(42:40) – The SeL ball bearing bezel piston indexing system



(47:48) – Release date for the Omnidiver Xos 42 & the Minutes and Hours Watch Show in Austin, Texas



(55:00) – Andrew’s customized Lamborghini Gallardo



(56:30) – Authenticity and truth in advertising



(1:01:05) – The SeL Revere



(1:03:30) – Future plans and watches for SeL (chronographs, development projects, and insane divers)



 



Links:



SeL Instrument (https://selinstrument.com/)



SeL Instrument YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@selinstrument8301)

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