Keeping Time S5, E08 Guido Terreni, CEO Parmigiani Fleurier
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Release Date: 12/13/2021
Keeping Time S9, E8: Martin Klocke, Sherpa Watches
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How does a mechanical watch put out good vibes to the universe with every passing second? Listen in to the latest episode to find out! Our guest is the charming CEO of Sherpa Watches, Martin Klocke. I met Martin recently at Geneve Watch Days and the brand made quite an impression. Capturing authentic vintage vibes with superbly well executed dials in a true "Super-Compressor" case, the Sherpa line strikes quite a chord with a unique identity as a micro-brand out of Germany. Listen in as we hear the full story of the inspiration behind this storied historical watch, first unveiled by...
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Keeping Time S9 E07: Czapek & Cie EXCLUSIVE 10th Anniversary LTD ED Timepiece
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Today Doug and Jeremy are thrilled to welcome Xavier de Roquemaurel, CEO Czapek & Cie and Michael Margolis, USA Agent for a rare in person podcast as they visit Denver following WatchTime New York. Listen in as we welcome Xavier, the always exuberant and excitable CEO of one of the most sought after Independent watch brands today. Returning for a 2nd straight podcast, Mike Margolis always adds knowledge and deep insight to the discussion. As we close in on Czapek's 10th Anniversary, it is a perfect opportunity to discuss the direction of this exciting brand and to hear from their CEO. ...
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Keeping Time S9, E6: Tariff Impact on the Swiss Watch Industry
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This episode is a little different. We are addressing the situation in the Swiss watch industry with a focus on an explanation of the tariffs imposed this year. The implications for global trade are quite huge with few countries affected as greatly as Switzerland. Despite a population of approximately 9 million, Switzerland is one of the most important investors into the US economy; from pharmaceuticals to chocolate production and financial services. Yet huge tariffs were directed at Switzerland which affects their export market. One of Switzerland's most famous and most desirable exports is...
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Keeping Time S9, E5: Michiel Holthinrichs
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We are delighted to welcome Michiel Holthinrichs to the Keeping Time Podcast. Based in Delft, The Netherlands, Holthinrichs Watches presents a unique vision of architecturally-inspired watchmaking with a creative flair. Join your hosts, Jeremy Oster and Doug Hoyt, as we get to know the intriguing Michiel Holthinrichs. We discuss his background story and the journey and struggles of a flamboyant designer who is driven by purpose, the desire to succeed and a clear vision with a distinctive design language. The ornamental design that Holthinrichs is known for is perfectly captured in a...
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Keeping Time S9, E4: Alexandre Beauregard : CEO Beauregard Watches
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We are joined today by another new friend, Alexandre Beauregard, Founder & CEO of Beauregard. The Montreal and Geneva based lapidary turned watchmaker joins us today on Keeping Time for a superb episode. Join us as we meet a watch-industry outsider who is bringing a fresh approach and the qualities of a master jeweler to the rarified world of true Haute Horlogerie. When listening, you may quickly pick up on the same vibes that we all feel knowing Alex: This is a genuine craftsman with an incredibly likeable and approachable personality. In fact, Alex's personality has created lasting...
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Keeping Time S9, E3: Armand Billard, Satory-Billard
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Continuing the theme of new friends from Geneve, we are delighted to welcome Armand Billard to Keeping Time Podcast. Another happy accident at Watches & Wonders: host Jeremy Oster stopped by to admire the beautiful watches created by Armand under the company name, Sartory Billard. Needless to say, he was beyond impressed not just with the creative approach to producing genuinely beautiful watches but also the exceptional value offered by Sartory Billard. Listen in as Jeremy and Doug chat with Armand Billard and cover the founding of the company, Sartory Billard. The conversation...
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Keeping Time S9, E2: Christopher Wegener, Pragma Watches
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One of the great benefits of traveling to Geneva, Switzerland for the trade show, Watches & Wonders, is also discovering emerging talents at surrounding shows such as Time to Watches. It is at this show that we met and discovered today's guest, Christopher Wegener, Founder & CEO Pragma Watches. We are thrilled to welcome Christopher to Keeping Time Podcast. Listen in as we hear about Christopher's journey in watchmaking from Rolex to FP Journe, Laurent Ferrier and others. The experiences and contacts established along the way clearly formed the direction that Christopher would take...
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Keeping Time S9, E1: Watch Show History: Basel Fair, Geneva SIHH, Watches & Wonders
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Welcome back everyone. Please join us as your hosts Doug and Jeremy discuss the history and evolution of the Swiss Watch Shows. In this episode we go into detail outlining the history of the former Basel Watch and Jewellery Show which dated back to 1917. We discuss how the show grew, the early history and the modern history as mechanical watchmaking entered the modern era with a renaissance of fine watchmaking beginning in the late 1980's. We discuss the historical importance of the Basel Fair and also the emergence and the reasons for establishing a second important show in Genève,...
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Keeping Time S8, E8: Federico Ziviani, CEO Gerald Charles
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We are thrilled to welcome to the podcast the CEO of Gerald Charles, Mr. Federico Ziviani. One of the most exciting luxury brands emerging today, Gerald Charles, is quietly redefining the modern luxury sports watch whilst celebrating the work of the most famous watch designer in modern watch history: Gerald Charles Genta. Famed for creating the genre of modern sports luxury with the design of the game-changing Royal Oak for Audemars Piguet back in 1972, Mr. Genta then repeated the success for Patek Philippe with the design of the Nautilus in 1976. In addition to many other famous creations,...
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Keeping Time S8, E07: Patrik Hoffmann, Favre Leuba
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We are delighted to welcome Mr Hoffmann as a returning guest on Keeping Time Podcast. Patrik last appeared a few years ago as CEO of Ulysse Nardin. Patrik Hoffmann was instrumental in building Ulysse Nardin into one of the strongest luxury brands alongside then owner, Rolf Schnyder. Following the passing of the Mr Schnyder, Patrik continued to lead the brand and secure a buyer for the important brand. Following the sale, Patrik stepped down and has been busy behind many scenes, from De Bethune to Chronoswiss and other ventures. Today, Patrik has assumed the role of CEO for Favre Leuba, one of...
info_outlineGuido Terreni, CEO of Parmigiani Fleurier since January 2021, joins us for Keeping Time with Oster Watches Podcast, S5 Episode 8.
For the 2021 season finale, we are excited to welcome guest Guido Terreni, recently appointed CEO of exceptional watch manufacturer, Parmigiani Fleurier. Following the immense success enjoyed at Bulgari developing the award-winning Octo Finissimo collection, Guido Terreni could not resist the lure of taking the helm of one of the industry's most important and creative Haute Horlogerie brands. The opportunity to work alongside legendary watchmaker, Michel Parmigiani, is an opportunity that Mr Terreni seized with both hands.
Listen in to an engaging conversation as your host, Jeremy Oster, jumps at the opportunity to engage with Mr Terreni - eagerly posing questions designed to dig deep into the mentality and motivation behind the new CEO of the important Manufacture, Parmigiani Fleurier.
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