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...
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Keeping Time S8, E06: William Massena, Massena Labs
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Join us as we welcome William Massena back to Keeping Time podcast. Fresh from Geneva Watch Days, join us as we catch up with William, one of the most knowledgeable and highly respected authorities on all things watches. With a breadth of knowledge spanning the entire history of watchmaking, the former CEO of Antiquorum Watches (auction house) and Managing Director of Time Zone offers a perspective and level of expertise few can challenge. The conversation begins with a deep-dive into the newest product launch from Massena Lab, a striking and unique vintage-inspired, modern take on a classic...
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Keeping Time S8, E05: Olivier Gaud, CEO TAOS Watches
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TAOS Watches was unveiled to the world, somewhat discreetly, at the Beau Rivage hotel in Geneve, during this year's Watches & Wonders. After being approached in the Beau-Rivage hotel hallway by Fei Meillat, the co-founder of Krayon Watches, Jeremy Oster was told that there was something very special to see and discover: the incredible TAOS watches. Knowing the phenomenal quality of Krayon watches, this was clearly going to be something very special if Fei was impressed. What a wonderful discovery this proved to be! The new independent watch manufacture brings to life the vision of CEO...
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Keeping Time S8, E04: Michel Nieto, CEO Renaud Tixier
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In March of 2024, one of the most exciting new brands launched in the world of Independent Haute Horlogerie: Renaud Tixier. A combination of experience, expertise, unbridled talent and creativity, Renaud Tixier is the company created by Dominique Renaud and Julien Tixier. However, a company of talented craftsmen needs leadership to develop as a successful brand with a long-term strategy. Espcecially if it is to claim an important seat at the top table in the world of luxury watchmaking. This is the role of the CEO. We are delighted to welcome out guest for this episode of Keeping Time, Michel...
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Keeping Time S8, E03: Watches & Wonders Insights and Discoveries
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Welcome to another episode of Keeping Time with Oster Watches. In this episode, our hosts Doug and Jeremy explore and discuss Watches & Wonders and the peripheral events that just took place in Geneva, Switzerland. This is the biggest show of the watch industry calendar when the world's leading retailers, media and enthusiasts descend upon the beautiful International city of Geneve in the heart of the most important watchmaking region of the world. Jeremy Oster attended the show and co-host Doug is eager to ask questions and hear about the event itself and the key discoveries and new...
info_outlineJoin us for a very special and quite different episode of Keeping Time. We are joined today by the well-known and highly-regarded Instagram watch collector/afficionado, @HoroMarioBro. Rather than just post pics of his watches, @HoroMarioBro has built an incredible following thru his insightful posts which highlight incredible finishing details and even show comparisons between different watches. With a superb eye for detail, @HoroMarioBro showcases superb macro imagery and slo-motion videos which draw fellow enthusiasts deep into his world of Haute Horlogerie.
During the process of collecting watches, @HoroMarioBro discovered the incredible work of Armin Strom as well as the strong focus on Independent watchmaking by Oster Jewelers. Discussions began for an Armin Strom Piece Unique Resonance Pure. During the process, Keeping Time host Jeremy Oster and Claude Greisler collaborated with @HoroMarioBro to realize a truly special creation, without compromise and filled with details and finishes befitting one of the watch world's most unique and fascinating mechanical complications, Resonance (see Episode 2, Season 7 with Claude Greisler for in-depth discussion of Resonance).
Listen in as we discuss the inspiration and the process of creating the incredible "Armin Strom x HoroMarioBro Ultimate Sapphire Pure Resonance." Learn how the design evolved and culminated with the creation of a piece that is so special that @HoroMarioBro preferred to share the Edition with other fellow enthusiasts. Listen also for a special drop-in guest as Claude Greisler of Armin Strom joins us to share some technical details and insights into the creation of this special Limited Edition of 10 pieces.