This watch is made of coffee and that’s not the interesting part
In this conversation for FLTR Magazine, James Thompson—better known as Black Badger—talks about the coffee-dialed Arcanaut D’Arc Roast, his journey from outsider collaborator to co-owner, and why irreverence is more than a design language—it’s a responsibility. From car paint to coffee grounds, Thompson’s material experiments challenge what watches can be, while keeping joy and storytelling at the center. This isn’t just about making something different. It’s about making something meaningful—and having a damn good time doing it.












