{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6571ebcdcc2cf30012756602/6a467d34887337f24f071a7f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ep. 43 - American Independents","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6571ebcdcc2cf30012756602/1783004311457-b678ba78-cf99-4669-9162-2fd3d40c0211.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This weekend, the United States marks its 250th Independence Day — it's the perfect opportunity to reflect on recent American contributions to the field of horology.</p><p><br></p><p>On episode 43 of the <strong>SJX Podcast</strong>, SJX and Brandon discuss the latest entry in this field — the Liberty 250 from 1776 Atelier — and break down the claim that 90% of its components are manufactured in the US. The conversation also discusses <a href=\"https://watchesbysjx.com/2024/06/rgm-model-25-birds-of-america-glossy-ibis.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">RGM</a> and <a href=\"https://watchesbysjx.com/2026/06/jn-shapiro-infinity-series-radiant.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">J.N. Shapiro</a> — brands that have contributed substantially to contemporary American watchmaking.</p><p><br></p><p>Finally, to look into the future we go back to school by <a href=\"https://watchesbysjx.com/2026/07/watch-technology-institute-seattle-visit.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">visiting the Watch Technology Institute</a> in Seattle — the last remaining full-time public watchmaking programme in the US capable of granting a major certification.</p>","author_name":"SJX Watches"}