OT: The Podcast
Hosted by Andy Green and Felix Scholz, OT: The Podcast is all about watches, time and how to spend it. Join us as we offer up quasi-professional watch matchmaking advice, interview guests as well as discuss the latest releases, news and issues. If you like watches, then this is the podcast for you!
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IWC and F1, D1 Milano and a watch for Dungeons & Dragons
07/03/2025
IWC and F1, D1 Milano and a watch for Dungeons & Dragons
This week, Andy and Felix catch up on a busy few weeks as well as some watch-shaped deliveries that have made their way to the OT office. But first, Felix (literally and figuratively) puts on his film reviewer hat to talk about the F1 movie, and the many IWCs that can be spotted in it. Then, a brief chat about travel and Roger Dubuis, before we dive into the mailbag and come up with a beautiful bespoke strap from anOrdain, some good, honest fun from D1 Milano and the Timestop D-20, a dice-rolling watch made for the Dungeons & Dragons aficionados on the go. This week’s episode is sponsored by . Check them out here, and follow their . (2:00) (6:22) Travel watch chat (11:00) (12:07) (12:38) (14:10) (17:32) (22:00) (24:00) (25:50) (30:00) Show Notes: OT: Discord - How to follow us: Send us an email: [email protected] If you liked our podcast - please remember to like/share and subscribe.
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Zach Piña on Adventure and Photography, plus the new Baume & Mercier Clifton
06/19/2025
Zach Piña on Adventure and Photography, plus the new Baume & Mercier Clifton
Unlike the vast majority of people working in the “watch media’ today’s guest, Zach Piña lives the daring life of adventure that you see in glossy watch advertisements. This is because Zach is one of the people responsible for creating these advertisements. We talk to Zach about diving under waves, racing classic cars in the desert and taking to the skies in pursuit of the perfect shot. We also chatted about his history in watches, why the Golden Eye pause menu was a core memory, and which industry figure would make a great Bond villain. Before that, we talk about why the Baume & Mercier Clifton is one of the best watches of 2025 and some stylish new updates to the integrated Riviera. This week’s episode has been sponsored by Baume & Mercier, check out their 2025 collection . (2:15) (3:15) (3:40) Interview with Zach Piña (11:22) Like watches? Join our . Show Notes: How to follow us: Send us an email: [email protected] If you liked our podcast, please remember to like/share and subscribe.
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Baume & Mercier CEO Michael Guenoun explaining the brand’s latest releases
06/05/2025
Baume & Mercier CEO Michael Guenoun explaining the brand’s latest releases
One of the real surprises for us at Watches & Wonders was the Baume & Mercier. We’ll check out the solid updates to the Clifton collection this week, but today, we’ve got Andy chatting with Baume & Mercier CEO Michael Guenoun, a Richemont veteran who stepped into the role less than a year ago. From strong updates to core lines like the Riviera and the Clifton, through to 190 years of history, Andy gets the inside scoop on everything B&M. This week’s episode has been sponsored by Baume & Mercier. Check out their 2025 collection . (2:17) (4:22) (5:45) (6:33) Interview with Baume & Mercier CEO Michael Guenoun (12:35 ) Show Notes: OT: Discord - How to follow us: Send us an email: [email protected] If you liked our podcast - please remember to like/share and subscribe.
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IWC’s Chief Design Officer, Christian Knoop, on updating the Ingenieur in 2025
05/29/2025
IWC’s Chief Design Officer, Christian Knoop, on updating the Ingenieur in 2025
Christian Knoop is one of our favourite IWC people to speak to, and this week, we flashback to Geneva when Andy caught up with the talented Chief Design Officer to get the inside story on how the brand managed to sensitively add new sizes and complications — not to mention materials — to its popular Ingenieur while staying true to the values of the brand and the integrity of the watch. Before that, Felix and Andy pondered why the watches we forget about are sometimes the best and why the latest MB&F is so surprising. This week’s episode is sponsored by . Check them out here, and follow their . Watches we should have paid more attention to (4:09) (6:23) (11:27) Interview with Christian Knoop (13:13) Show Notes: OT: Discord - How to follow us: Send us an email: [email protected] If you liked our podcast - please remember to like/share and subscribe.
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IWC’s Chief Design Officer, Christian Knoop, on updating the Ingenieur in 2025
05/29/2025
IWC’s Chief Design Officer, Christian Knoop, on updating the Ingenieur in 2025
Christian Knoop is one of our favourite IWC people to speak to, and this week, we flashback to Geneva when Andy caught up with the talented Chief Design Officer to get the inside story on how the brand managed to sensitively add new sizes and complications — not to mention materials — to its popular Ingenieur while staying true to the values of the brand and the integrity of the watch. Before that, Felix and Andy pondered why the watches we forget about are sometimes the best and why the latest MB&F is so surprising. This week’s episode is sponsored by . Check them out here, and follow their . Watches we should have paid more attention to (4:09) (6:23) (11:27) Interview with Christian Knoop (13:13) Show Notes: OT: Discord - How to follow us: Send us an email: [email protected] If you liked our podcast - please remember to like/share and subscribe.
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IWC Museum Curator David Seyffer on the hidden history of the Ingenieur
05/22/2025
IWC Museum Curator David Seyffer on the hidden history of the Ingenieur
Continuing our exploration of IWC’s 2025 collection this week, Felix chats to IWC Museum Curator David Seyffer, a walking encyclopaedia of IWC history, who gives us a lesson on some of the lesser-known Ingenieur models which provide a precedent for the new materials and complications added to the collection this year. He also offers some insight into how generational shifts lead to changing tastes among watch collectors and the brand’s legacy of purpose-built instruments. Before this, Andy and Felix chat about Crocs and G-Shock, among other things. This week’s episode is sponsored by . Check them out here, and follow their . (0:55) (2:43) (4:30) (6:20) Interview with David Seyffer (9:50) Show Notes: https://www.otpodcast.com.au/show-notes OT: Discord - https://discord.com/invite/X3Vvc9z7aV How to follow us: https://www.instagram.com/ot.podcast https://www.facebook.com/otpodcastau https://instagram.com/andygreenlive https://instagram.com/fkscholz Send us an email: [email protected] If you liked our podcast - please remember to like/share and subscribe.
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IWC’s CEO Chris Grainger on F1 and Brad Pitt’s custom Ingenieur
05/08/2025
IWC’s CEO Chris Grainger on F1 and Brad Pitt’s custom Ingenieur
This week, Andy sits down with IWC CEO (and OT: regular) Chris Grainger to chat about what IWC is up to in 2025. From in-depth discussion of the latest novelties and the rationale behind IWC’s Hollywood placement strategy, this is a chat that you don’t want to miss. We even find out how Brad Pitt’s custom Ingenieur ended up becoming a reality. Before that, Felix and Andy chat about buried treasure, celebrity cats and Cartier’s fresh new Melbourne look. This week’s episode is sponsored by . Check them out here, and follow their . (1:12) (1:30) (6:00) (7:40) Chris Grainger Interview (14:40) Show Notes: https://www.otpodcast.com.au/show-notes OT: Discord - https://discord.com/invite/X3Vvc9z7aV How to follow us: https://www.instagram.com/ot.podcast https://www.facebook.com/otpodcastau https://instagram.com/andygreenlive https://instagram.com/fkscholz Send us an email: [email protected] If you liked our podcast, please remember to like/share and subscribe.
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Pierre Rainero, Cartier’s Image, Style & Heritage Director explains the Tank à Guichets
05/01/2025
Pierre Rainero, Cartier’s Image, Style & Heritage Director explains the Tank à Guichets
Pierre Rainero is one of OT:’s favourite repeat guests. Rainero is Cartier’s Image, Style & Heritage Director, and we couldn’t think of a more perfect person for the role. We took the opportunity to dig into the details of the 2025 collection with Pierre in Geneva, and his insights into the Tank à Guichets and what is involved in scaling up the Tank Louis Cartier cannot be missed. Find out more about Cartier’s 2025 collection at Like watches? Join our . How to follow us: Instagram: Facebook: Follow hosts: @ + @ on Instagram. Send us an email: If you liked our podcast - please remember to like/share and subscribe.
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Our thoughts on the Rolex and Tudor 2025 releases, and more
04/24/2025
Our thoughts on the Rolex and Tudor 2025 releases, and more
In what we promise is our last formal ‘Watches & Wonders 2025’ episode, we cover some of the big players that needed some more chat, namely Rolex and Tudor — as well as a bit more love for Cartier’s Tank à Guichets. Andy runs through his picks of Rolex (including his only gripe with the Land-Dweller), and Felix opts for a surprise favourite from Tudor. Oh, and a little bit of macroeconomic tariff chat. Find out more about Cartier’s 2025 collection at 2:00 Cartier Tank à Guichets 10:30 Rolex Land-Dweller 18:15 New colours for the Rolex Oyster Perpetual 19:38 The Rolex GMT-Master II, with a Tiger Iron dial 21:08 The Rolex 1908 Settimo 22:50 Tudor Black Bay Pro White 24:00 The Tudor BB 58 Burgundy 26:15 Need more BB? Try the Black Bay 68 Like watches? Join our . How to follow us: Instagram: Facebook: Follow hosts: @ + @ on Instagram. Send us an email: If you liked our podcast - please remember to like/share and subscribe.
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Fred Savage on why he started Timepiece Grading Specialists
04/17/2025
Fred Savage on why he started Timepiece Grading Specialists
For many of us, Fred Savage was an important part of our formative years, thanks to his roles in The Wonder Years and The Princess Bride. He's also an established director and producer, but for watch enthusiasts, he’s famous for another on-screen role — Hodinkee’s Talking Watches, in which he appeared in 2018. We caught up with Savage to see what he’s been up to since, and it turns out — quite a lot. We caught up with Savage to see what he’s been up to since, and it turns out — quite a lot. He has started Timepiece Grading Specialists, a business that promises to empower collectors, sellers, and buyers to navigate the world of vintage and pre-owned watches with confidence. Fred tells us all about the service and why he believes it’s important, but before that, Andy and Felix talk about some of the more surprising Cartier releases they saw in Geneva. Find out more about Cartier’s 2025 collection at 2:12 Small Cartier Santos 3:06 Santos-Dumont trio 5:33 Monochromatic Tank LC models 7:48 That Hermès horse watch still rocks 8:08 Rolex GMT-Master II ‘Tiger Iron’, AKA ‘The Gina’ 10:44 Fred Savage main interview 12:20 16:00 1:03:00 13:49 Cartier Tressage Show Notes: OT: Discord - How to follow us: Send us an email: [email protected] If you liked our podcast - please remember to like/share and subscribe.
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From the Ground at Watches & Wonders 2025
04/10/2025
From the Ground at Watches & Wonders 2025
Recorded on (almost) the last day of Watches & Wonders, Andy and Felix brave fatigue to discuss the overall mood and vibe of the fair, as well as dig into some specific highlights and surprise releases, from a technical Rolex to a cheeky Hermès. Plus, a timely reminder that it’s not about the watches but rather the friends we made along the way. Find out more about Cartier’s 2025 collection at 1:12 Cartier Tank LC 9:16 The Rolex Land-Dweller 11:41 14:14 Zenith G.F.J. 15:00 Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso on Milanese bracelet 15:50 TAG Heuer beads of rice bracelet 17:57 Tudor Black Bay 68 18:15 IWC Pilot’s Chronograph APXGP 19:06 Tudor Pelagos Ultra 21:19 Hermès Arceau Rocabar de Rire 22:30 Cartier Tank à Guichets 22:40 Parmigiani Fleurier 23:30 Baume & Mercier Clifton 24:24 Nomos Club Sport neomatik Worldtimer 28:30 Grand Seiko SLGB003 UFA 30:40 TAG Heuer Formula 1 Solargraph Show Notes: OT: Discord - How to follow us: Send us an email: [email protected] If you liked our podcast - please remember to like/share and subscribe.
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All the Highlights from Cartier at Watches & Wonders 2025
04/03/2025
All the Highlights from Cartier at Watches & Wonders 2025
There’s a handful of brands that people clamour to see as soon as the curtain is lifted on Watches & Wonders, and Cartier is most definitely one of those brands. We recorded this episode inside the Cartier booth on the first day of the fair after getting up close and personal with all the key releases. We talk about all the major releases, including the outstanding Cartier Privé Cartier Privé Tank à Guichets, the new, larger Tank LC, the dazzling new takes on the Cartier Panthère, as well as other jewellery pieces like the Tressage and the Panthère Bangle. Not to spoil things, but 2025 is a good year for Cartier. Find out more about Cartier’s 2025 collection at cartier.com 2:35 Cartier Privé Tank à Guichets 07:12 Cartier Tank LC 9:48 Panthère de Cartier 12:10 Panthère Bangle 13:49 Cartier Tressage Show Notes: OT: Discord - How to follow us: Send us an email: [email protected] If you liked our podcast - please remember to like/share and subscribe.
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The One Where We Predict Watches & Wonders 2025
03/20/2025
The One Where We Predict Watches & Wonders 2025
Yes, we had to do it. Hopped up on rumour and speculation, Andy and Felix dive into the exciting world of baseless watch predictions and shamelessly speculate on what Rolex, Patek Philippe, Cartier and their pals are going to unveil in Geneva in just a few day's time. On top of that, we ponder the meta trends that we're going to see emerge in the industry, including "less value for the same money" and "more restraint with flashes of insanity". Like watches? Join our . How to follow us: Instagram: Facebook: Follow hosts: @ + @ on Instagram. Send us an email: If you liked our podcast - please remember to like/share and subscribe.
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Tony Traina on his newsletter Unpolished and watch pet peeves
02/27/2025
Tony Traina on his newsletter Unpolished and watch pet peeves
Everyone’s favourite Chicago-based watch newsletter publisher is back for his second (or third?) chat with OT:, and as is now customary, we’ve caught at something of an interstitial moment. Traina left Hodinkee late last year and has dived head first into his newsletter, Unpolished (née Rescapement). We talk to Tony about the premise and pitch of his newsletter and (inevitably) the state of watch media in 2025. We also talk about industry pet peeves, press trip weirdness and why glazing billionaires is never a good idea. and at Christopher Ward (1:50) (5:11) Tony Traina main interview (8:00) (29:36) (54:00) (55:00) Show Notes: https://www.otpodcast.com.au/show-notes OT: Discord - https://discord.com/invite/X3Vvc9z7aV How to follow us: https://www.instagram.com/ot.podcast https://www.facebook.com/otpodcastau https://instagram.com/andygreenlive https://instagram.com/fkscholz Send us an email: [email protected] If you liked our podcast - please remember to like/share and subscribe.
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Kenneth Lam, founder of Arken Watch Company
02/13/2025
Kenneth Lam, founder of Arken Watch Company
Arken Watch Company was born (like so many creative projects), in the middle of a lockdown. Kenneth Lam, always interested in modding Seiko’s and the like, decided to design his own watch. The result was the Arken Instrumentum, a limited release followed a few years later by the clever travel timer that is the Alterum. Arken aims to create genre-free titanium tool watches with unique and practical functions — and it’s safe to say the young brand is delivering on that mission. We talked to Ken about the future of the brand, how to engage with the community and preferred emoji use. Interview with Kenneth Lam (10:07) Show Notes: OT: Discord - How to follow us: Send us an email: [email protected] If you liked our podcast - please remember to like/share and subscribe.
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Zoë Abelson, founder of Graal Watch on the watch market and finding grails for other people
01/30/2025
Zoë Abelson, founder of Graal Watch on the watch market and finding grails for other people
This week, we've got the final file from Felix's Hong Kong adventure, and we've undoubtedly saved the best til last. Zoë Abelson, better known on Instagram as @watchgirloffduty has built a life and a career hunting down rare timepieces. These days that business has coalesced into Graal Watch, which makes her the perfect person to find that obscure reference. We chat with Zoë about the pros and cons of hunting other people's grails and explore the ambiguities implicit in the watch dealers' role as tastemakers, as well as what those tastes are looking like today: pro tip — smaller watches are where it's at. Before all that, Andy and Felix tackle the thorny issue of giving Andy's dad a watch. Let us know in the comments what you think that watch was. Interview with Zoe Abelson (11:56) Like watches? Join our . Show Notes: OT: Discord - How to follow us: Send us an email: [email protected] If you liked our podcast - please remember to like/share and subscribe.
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Fiona Krüger on watch design and being inspired by pearls
01/16/2025
Fiona Krüger on watch design and being inspired by pearls
Today’s guest is Fiona Krüger, a fine artist and watch designer who’s independent in the truest sense of the word. Perhaps best known for her timepieces shaped like skulls and defined by fractures and imperfection, Krüger is a watchmaker who finds her own path. Felix caught up with Krüger in Hong Kong as part of Horology Forum 10, where they chatted about design integrity, the tricky nature of luxury and why it isn’t always the best idea to have a business plan when starting out. They also chat about the Face of Tasaki, a watch Fiona Krüger has made with a Japanese pearl manufacturer and one of the coolest releases of the last year. Before that, Andy and Felix gaze into Ariel Adams’ crystal ball and speculate about what 2025 will look like for the watch industry. Like watches? Join our . How to follow us: Instagram: Facebook: Follow hosts: @ + @ on Instagram. Send us an email: If you liked our podcast - please remember to like/share and subscribe.
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Bremont CEO Davide Cerrato on the brand’s evolving identity
12/26/2024
Bremont CEO Davide Cerrato on the brand’s evolving identity
Bremont CEO Davide Cerrato has been in the role for a little over a year at this point, and it’s safe to say that 2024 has been a rollercoaster. The brand, rooted in British identity and aviation, unveiled a brand new collection, logo and strategy at its Watches & Wonders debut and has, in the months since, been experiencing the ups and downs of public opinion. We caught up with Davide a few weeks before Christmas and found the irrepressible anglophile reflective about the year that was for Bremont, but more than that, excited about what the future holds. This episode has been sponsored by Bremont. Check them out at or, if you’re in Melbourne, at the Bremont Boutique at 292 Collins St. Felix is, in fact, talking about the (8:53) The (10:45) Davide Cerrato chat (13:00) Like watches? Join our . Show Notes: OT: Discord - How to follow us: Send us an email: [email protected] If you liked our podcast - please remember to like/share and subscribe.
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Robin Tallendier, Atelier Wen co-founder on the future of Chinese watchmaking
12/19/2024
Robin Tallendier, Atelier Wen co-founder on the future of Chinese watchmaking
In the second instalment of the Hong Kong Horology Forum files, Felix chats with Atelier Wen co-founder Robin Tallendier about the rich history of Chinese watchmaking and what the future of the industry in China looks like. From the sheer number of watchmaking students attending Chinese schools and the depth of artisanal crafts in the country, Tallendier hopes that within a generation, Chinese watchmaking will be far more respected and recognised. On top of that, Andy and Felix chatted about some of their favourite releases this year and dived into the details of Grand Seiko's design. This week’s episode is Sponsored by Kennedy, official Grand Seiko retailer, and Felix and Andy chat Grand Seiko’s design. Find out more and book an appointment at Berneron (4:45) Like watches? Join our . How to follow us: Instagram: Facebook: Follow hosts: @ + @ on Instagram. Send us an email: If you liked our podcast - please remember to like/share and subscribe.
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Carson Chan on excellence in Asian watchmaking, plus Grand Seiko’s Spring Drive
12/12/2024
Carson Chan on excellence in Asian watchmaking, plus Grand Seiko’s Spring Drive
When Felix was in Hong Kong for Dubai Watch Week’s HF.10 he caught up with one OT:’s OG guests, Carson Chan. Carson is a legend in the watch community, a passionate collector and advocate who educates watch lovers around the world through the Watch Professor Academy. Felix chatted to Carson about some significant Asian watchmakers you may not have heard of and where the region is at. Before that, Andy and Felix reflect on the Patek Philippe Cubitus — what it’s like on the wrist and if it deserves the hype. This week’s episode is Sponsored by Kennedy, official Grand Seiko retailer, and Felix and Andy chat about the incredible technology that is Spring Drive. Find out more and book an appointment at (2:50) (7:17) (17:16) (18:28) (18:28) (18:28) (20:26) (21:00) (22:00) (23:39) (33:51) Like watches? Join our . How to follow us: Instagram: Facebook: Follow hosts: @ + @ on Instagram. Send us an email: If you liked our podcast - please remember to like/share and subscribe.
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Guido Terreni, Parmigiani Fleurier CEO
11/28/2024
Guido Terreni, Parmigiani Fleurier CEO
This week, we sit down with the man at the helm of one of the most interesting and exciting Swiss watch brands: Parmigiani Fleurier CEO Guido Terreni. Terrini stepped into the leadership role in 2020, a turbulent time for any brand, and since then has rapidly injected energy and excitement into one of the most credible brands born in the 1990s. We chat about Terreni’s strategy and the opportunities that the excitement around the Tonda and the Toric provides. We also touch on what it’s like to have the King of England send his watch in for service and why a Parmigiani Fleurier boutique on Macchu Picchu isn’t out of the question. Before that, Andy and Felix talk GPHG, the unusual launch of the Universal Geneve Polerouter and Tony Traina 2.0. Show Notes: Tony’s new newsletter, (4:41) The (and Felix’s well-timed ) (7:03) The (8:53) The (11:39) Guido Terreni, Parmigiani Fleurier interview (17:40) Like watches? Join our . How to follow us: Instagram: Facebook: Follow hosts: @ + @ on Instagram. Send us an email: If you liked our podcast - please remember to like/share and subscribe.
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Christopher Ward CEO Mike France on the game-changing Bel Canto
11/07/2024
Christopher Ward CEO Mike France on the game-changing Bel Canto
Today, we sit down with Mike France, co-founder and CEO of Christopher Ward, the UK-based direct-to-consumer brand that has (you may be shocked to learn) been around since 2004. We chat to Mike about the early days of the brand and how they evolved from a design-led microbrand into the fully-fledged brand they are today, with in-house watchmaking expertise that rivals that of the Swiss. Of course, it doesn’t take long for the conversation to veer to their incredible breakout hit, the Bel Canto. Mike tells us how the innovative chiming watch was an unexpected byproduct of COVID-induced working conditions and how the smash-hit watch has changed their business. We also talk about the brand new release, the Bel Canto Classic. But before that, Felix debriefs on his jaunt to Hong Kong for Dubai Watch Week’s Horology Forum 10. Like watches? Join our . How to follow us: Instagram: Facebook: Follow hosts: @ + @ on Instagram. Send us an email: If you liked our podcast - please remember to like/share and subscribe.
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Marc Montagne on Investing in Watches in 2024
10/24/2024
Marc Montagne on Investing in Watches in 2024
We thought we knew what we were getting into when we asked Marc Montagne, author of 'Invest in Watches: The Art of Watch Collecting' onto the pod. We prepared questions around market motility, hot models and the ethics of flipping, but it quickly became apparent that it wasn't going to be that kind of interview. Marc, a watch industry professional, wasn't interested in buying and selling to make a quick buck — he was in it for the long haul. Marc is more interested in investing in quality and the style of watch that works for you. It might not be the textbook definition of investment, but we respect the hell out of the approach. Before chatting with Marc, Felix and Andy ponder what Hodinkee's acquisition by Watches of Switzerland means for the industry (and how much it sold for). Show Notes: Like watches? Join our . How to follow us: Instagram: Facebook: Follow hosts: @ + @ on Instagram. Send us an email: If you liked our podcast - please remember to like/share and subscribe.
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James Kennedy - Managing Director and CEO of Kennedy Watches & Jewellery
10/03/2024
James Kennedy - Managing Director and CEO of Kennedy Watches & Jewellery
This week's guest is James Kennedy, the Managing Director and CEO of Kennedy Watches & Jewellery, one of Australia's leading luxury retailers. We chat with James about what it's like to be an Authorised Dealer for some of the world's most prestigious and desirable watch brands/ James shares (in detail) about how he turned a small family business into an Australia-wide business and the lessons he's learned along the way. We discuss the booming popularity of watches over the last 15 years, and what his thoughts are on the future of luxury, including the perennially thorny questions of allocation and investment, as well as the state of the Australian market more broadly. You don't have to have walked through the doors of a Kennedy boutique for James' insights into the industry to resonate, this is an insightful discussion for anyone interested in the business of watches. This episode is sponsored by . Like watches? Join our . How to follow us: Instagram: Facebook: Follow hosts: @ + @ on Instagram. Send us an email: If you liked our podcast - please remember to like/share and subscribe.
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Chris Hall from The Fourth Wheel
09/12/2024
Chris Hall from The Fourth Wheel
One of OT:’s very favourite people is Chris Hall, the guy behind The Fourth Wheel Substack — which bills itself as an honest, opinionated and informative insight into watches and the business around them. Given that every week or so we’re Chris’ newsletter on the pod, we thought it was high time to get him back on and talk about his approach to reporting on watches and what his plans are for the Substack in the months ahead. Show Notes: https://www.otpodcast.com.au/show-notes OT: Discord - https://discord.com/invite/X3Vvc9z7aV (10:00) (15:35) (24:25) (32:40) (35:50) How to follow us: https://www.instagram.com/ot.podcast https://www.facebook.com/otpodcastau https://instagram.com/andygreenlive https://instagram.com/fkscholz Send us an email: [email protected] If you liked our podcast - please remember to like/share and subscribe.
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Matteo Violet-Vianello, founder of Anoma Watches
08/16/2024
Matteo Violet-Vianello, founder of Anoma Watches
In this episode, we chat with the man behind one of 2024’s most-discussed watch brands, Anoma. Matteo Violet-Vianello developed his love of free-form vintage watch aesthetics while working at A Collected Man, and decided he wanted to create his own watch. Despite having no formal design training, Anoma’s debut watch, the A1, is an assured and sophisticated design that tackles the seldom-seen triangular case. Matteo explains his design choices, the production process and the philosophical underpinnings of this exciting new brand. Before that, Andy and Felix try and get some watch ambassador deals for Olympians. Like watches? Join our . Show Notes: Matteo Violet Vionallo Interview (12:00) PLEASE - be sure to check out our YouTube channel. How to follow us: Instagram: Facebook: Follow hosts: @ + @ on Instagram. Send us an email: If you liked our podcast - please remember to like/share and subscribe.
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Arthur Touchot (Phillips Watches) PLUS Andy's IWC Manufacture tour
08/01/2024
Arthur Touchot (Phillips Watches) PLUS Andy's IWC Manufacture tour
Today’s guest is Arthur Touchot, an incredibly knowledgable (and unfailingly charming) individual who’s worked at watch titles like Hodinkee and others before ending up in Phillips Watch Department as Head of Digital Strategy and Watch Specialist. Arthur takes the time to educate Felix and Andy on what goes on behind the scenes of an auction, from sourcing watches to marketing and the importance of storytelling in watch sales. This episode is sponsored by IWC. Find out more about the brand and it's watches . Like watches? Join our . Show Notes: Show Notes: OT: Discord - How to follow us: Send us an email: [email protected] If you liked our podcast - please remember to like/share and subscribe.
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IWC’s Markus Bühler on movement development and his namesake watch
07/18/2024
IWC’s Markus Bühler on movement development and his namesake watch
This week, Andy continues his chat with IWC’s MVPs, and this time, he chats with Markus Bühler, Associate Director of Watch and Movement Assembly. From job satisfaction to having a tourbillon (or two) with bearing his name, Bühler provides insights into IWC’s meticulous approach to watchmaking. Before this chat, however, Felix goes wildly off-topic with an impassioned defence of one of the greatest works of cinema of the 21st century. This episode is sponsored by IWC. Find out more about the brand and it's watches . Like watches? Join our . Show Notes: - 2:23 - 7:21 - 7:37 - 9:07 Markus Bühler Interview begins - 15:10 Show Notes: OT: Discord - How to follow us: Send us an email: [email protected] If you liked our podcast - please remember to like/share and subscribe.
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Lorenz Brunner, IWC’s Head of R&D on the Brand’s Top 3 Innovations
07/11/2024
Lorenz Brunner, IWC’s Head of R&D on the Brand’s Top 3 Innovations
Andy is still time travelling back to Watches & Wonders with IWC, and this week, he’s chatting to the charming Lorenz Brunner, who talks about the brand’s most important innovations, as well as the importance of ‘silent’ innovation. Before that, Felix and Andy chatted about IWC’s involvement in an exciting new F1 film, the 2024 edition of the Richemont shuffle, and why Nickelback deserves rehabilitation. This episode is sponsored by IWC. Find out more about the brand and it's watches . Like watches? Join our . Show Notes: Show Notes: OT: Discord - How to follow us: Send us an email: [email protected] If you liked our podcast - please remember to like/share and subscribe.
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IWC CEO Chris Grainger on the Portugieser and the partnership with Mercedes
07/04/2024
IWC CEO Chris Grainger on the Portugieser and the partnership with Mercedes
This week, we get to see Andy in his natural environment of Watches & Wonders as he chats to IWC CEO Chris Grainger in the middle of the packed IWC booth to discuss everything that makes the Schaffhausen-based manufacturer such a force to be reckoned with. From the ongoing evolution of the Portugieser to the future of the brand’s partnership with Mercedes and even the very nature of time itself. Before the headline act, Felix and Andy chat about some of the interesting developments in the world of watches, including Bernard Arnault’s investment in Richemont and LVMH’s acquisition of L’Epee. This episode is sponsored by IWC. Find out more about the brand and it's watches . Like watches? Join our . Show Notes: https://www.otpodcast.com.au/show-notes OT: Discord - https://discord.com/invite/X3Vvc9z7aV How to follow us: https://www.instagram.com/ot.podcast https://www.facebook.com/otpodcastau https://instagram.com/andygreenlive https://instagram.com/fkscholz Send us an email: [email protected] If you liked our podcast - please remember to like/share and subscribe.
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