From Rolex to Rizzini: How a watch enthusiast found wingshooting

What do fine shotguns and mechanical watches have in common?  It turns out, quite a lot.

In this episode, Ryan sits down with Christian Zeron, founder of Theo & Harris and one of the most recognizable voices in the world of mechanical watches. Christian recently found himself drawn into an entirely new pursuit: hunting, wingshooting, and the sporting life.

Together they discuss Christian's introduction to hunting, what he thought hunters were like before he became one, and the surprising realities he discovered after entering the community. They explore why so many watch enthusiasts seem drawn toward fine shotguns, the importance of mentorship and tradition, and how social media can introduce new audiences to hunting and shooting sports.

The conversation also ventures into collecting, craftsmanship, family, heritage, and the objects we choose to keep for a lifetime.

And then things get interesting.

Ryan and Christian attempt to answer a question that has been months in the making: If the world's great shotgun makers were watchmakers, who would they be?

Whether you're passionate about watches, shotguns, both, or neither, this episode is ultimately about something bigger: discovering meaningful pursuits, finding community, and preserving traditions worth passing along.

Guest: Christian Zeron, Theo & Harris

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