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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Astronaut Drew Feustel: The Future of Space Habitats, Luxury Watches & Private Space Travel with VAST
05/21/2026
Astronaut Drew Feustel: The Future of Space Habitats, Luxury Watches & Private Space Travel with VAST
This week, we are continuing our deep dive into the fascinating connection between watches and space exploration! đ°ïž We are incredibly honoured to welcome VAST Lead Astronaut Drew Feustel to the show. As a NASA veteran with 225 days in space, Drew has now transitioned to the private sector to help design and build the future of commercial space habitation with VAST. Felix chats with Drew about the unique challenges of living in zero gravity, why small design choices make a massive impact in orbit, and how the innovative IWC Venturer Vertical Drive overcomes those exact challenges. They also zoom out to discuss the big picture: why humanityâs future in space matters, and what itâs really like to be an astronaut rock star. âđ§âđ Before the main interview, Andy and Felix break down everyone's favourite plastic pocket watch collaboration, the Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop, and Andy shares his experience getting on the water with TAG Heuer. đââïž Sponsored by IWC: This weekâs episode is proudly brought to you by . Check out their latest luxury watch releases and follow the local Episode Highlights & Timestamps The only AP x Swatch Royal Pop chat you need to listen to (2:08) Andy gets his surf on with TAG Heuer (11:26) The IWC Venturer Vertical Drive breakdown (12:39) Felix chats to Astronaut Drew Feustel (18:47) Space Station #5 by Montrose (27:15) IWC AU Instagram > Important Links & Show Notes đ Full Show Notes: đŹ Join the OT Discord Community: How to Follow Us Instagram: Facebook: Follow Andy: Follow Felix: đŹ Email us: otthepodcast@gmail.com If you loved this deep dive into space and watches, please remember to LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE for more weekly horology content!
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IWC in Space: Human-Centric Design with Hillary Coe & Tudorâs New Partnership
05/14/2026
IWC in Space: Human-Centric Design with Hillary Coe & Tudorâs New Partnership
Can design save your life in space? đ This week, Felix sits down with Hillary Coe, Chief Design and Marketing Officer at VAST (and former SpaceX design lead), to discuss the intersection of storytelling and survival. From the IWC Space Watch to the future of human-centric design in orbit, Hillary explains why imagination is a mission-critical tool. But first, Andy and Felix dive into the week's biggest watch news, including a hidden gem in the IWC Pilotâs collection, a "plus-sized" surprise from Tudor, and the latest provocative release from Ming. â Timestamps: â Andyâs new Phenom Strap â The IWC Pilotâs Watch Automatic 36 "Le Petit Prince" â Tudor x Sumo: A plus-sized partnership â The Ming 29.06 "Peep Show" â Hillary Coe Interview: Designing the Future of Space Read Full Show Notes: JOIN THE OT: Discord > How to follow us: Send us an email: otthepodcast@gmail.com. If you liked our podcast, please remember to like/share and subscribe. __________________________________________ đïž This weekâs episode is proudly sponsored by IWC. Explore the latest IWC collections here: Follow IWC Australia on Instagram:
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IWC CEO Chris Grainger on the Future of Pilotâs and Perpetual Calendars
05/08/2026
IWC CEO Chris Grainger on the Future of Pilotâs and Perpetual Calendars
One of the OT: fixtures of Watches & Wonders is Andyâs annual chat with Chris Grainger, who some claim is the most charming watch brand CEO. The 2026 instalment didnât disappoint â we found 15 minutes to chat in the middle of the incredibly busy booth, and learn about how IWC isnât just looking to the past as it celebrates 90 years of Pilotâs Watches, but also the future with innovations like Ceralume and the impressive Venturer Vertical Drive, the brandâs first watch made for space. Before that, Felix and Andy gossip about the rumoured Swatch x AP collab, the latest Chris Ward and Hodinkee down under. This weekâs episode is sponsored by . Check out the latest releases, and follow the local IWC Australia Instagram account . Notes: AP x Swatch (1:12) (8:00) (11:54) (13:20) Interview with Chris Grainger (17:15) Show Notes: JOIN THE OT: Discord - How to follow us: Send us an email: otthepodcast@gmail.com If you liked our podcast, please remember to like/share and subscribe.
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Tom Chamberlin (The Rake, The Luxury Dispatch) on watches, style and more
05/01/2026
Tom Chamberlin (The Rake, The Luxury Dispatch) on watches, style and more
Now that Andy and Felix are back from their continental jaunt, itâs time to return to England with this weekâs guest, the charming and learned Tom Chamberlin. Chamberlin has made a name for himself as the editor-in-chief of the influential style bible, The Rake, and, more recently, as the host of The Luxury Dispatch, a podcast dedicated to the refined and rare. We certainly touched on what constitutes luxury in fine watches, finding out what the wrist equivalent of a blue blazer is, why Uniqlo is perfectly valid, the importance of everlasting style and why we need to be wearing more pleats. Before that, Felix and Andy rated tote bags. Notes: (1:57) (5:00) The totes of Watches & Wonders (10:20) Tom Chamberlin Interview (16:14) (1:11:15) (1:12:14) (1:17:00) Show Notes: OT: Discord - How to follow us: Send us an email: otthepodcast@gmail.com If you liked our podcast, please remember to like/share and subscribe.
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All the Highlights of Watches & Wonders 2026, feat. Cartier, Rolex and more
04/23/2026
All the Highlights of Watches & Wonders 2026, feat. Cartier, Rolex and more
From the shores of Lake Geneva, Andy and Felix give their thoughts on all the highlights of Watches & Wonders 2026. From A. Lange & Söhne to Zenith and everything in between, we chat about why space is cool, and what it feels like to bicep curl 8kg of ethical gold, as well as why the subdial placement on the Santos de Cartier Chronograph is so good. Of course, we also tackle our favourite models, and some we think missed the mark. Patek Philippe stood out, as did Cartier and IWCâs out-of-this-world Venturer Vertical Drive. But we also talk about the behind-the-scenes things that make Watches & Wonders great, like the lack of AI slop and secret pizzerias. Show Notes Andyâs visit to the Chopard Manufacture (1:52) Felixâs thoughts on Patek Philippe (3:35) The revamped Santos de Cartier Chronograph (7:00) Alpine Eagle XPS (13:43) Vacheron Constantin Overseas Cardinal Points (14:20) Our thoughts on Rolex in 2026 (15:35) The Ulysse Nardin SuperFreak (20:00) Our thoughts on IWCâs 2026 collection (23:19) The Tudor Royal (28:00) The JLC Master Control (34:45) The Chanel J12 Game (37:05) Show Notes: OT: Discord - How to follow us: Send us an email: otthepodcast@gmail.com If you liked our podcast, please remember to like/share and subscribe.
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Cartier 2026 Deep Dive: Roadster Revival, Crash Squelette & Off-Catalogue Secrets (Watches & Wonders)
04/19/2026
Cartier 2026 Deep Dive: Roadster Revival, Crash Squelette & Off-Catalogue Secrets (Watches & Wonders)
Recorded live and fresh from Geneva, we're taking a look at Cartier's new releases for 2026. After a decade in the archives, Cartier has officially resurrected the Roadster, and we have thoughts. In this episode, weâre breaking down the entire Cartier 2026 lineup - from the Y2K nostalgia of the new Roadster Collection to the "liquid gold" engineering of the Santos-Dumont mesh bracelet. Is the new, streamlined Roadster profile a win for modern wearability, or do we miss the "chunkiness" of the 2002 original? Weâre also diving into the 10th Anniversary of Cartier PrivĂ©, exploring the mind-bending Crash Squelette, and discussing why the Tortue moving into the core collection is the sleeper hit of the year. Plus, we tackle the "quiet luxury" trend of Cartierâs off-catalogue "Ghost Dial" releases and the brand's aggressive move toward precious metals. Grab a coffee - or a glass of champagne - itâs time for the Cartier Deep Dive. Notes: The Roadster Revival: Everything you need to know about the new integrated rivets and that "headlight" date window. (02:15) Santos de Cartier Chronograph: revamped and ready to party - spoiler, it feels good on the wrist (09:30) "Liquid Gold" Santos-Dumont: Why the 15-row mesh bracelet is being called the "Watch of the Show." (12:40) The Tortue: enters the core collection (17:10) The Baignoire Update: Our take on the "Clou de Paris" bangle and the seamless dial aesthetic, AND the new 'larger size'. (21:30) PrivĂ© 10th Anniversary: The Tortue Monopoussoir vs. the Crash Squeletteâwhich one takes the crown? (24:30) The "Ghost" Strategy: Why Cartier is leaning into off-catalogue releases and full gold everything. (28:35) Show Notes: OT: Discord - How to follow us: Send us an email: otthepodcast@gmail.com If you liked our podcast, please remember to like/share and subscribe.
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Andyâs Watches explains why Russell Crowe sent him a watch
03/19/2026
Andyâs Watches explains why Russell Crowe sent him a watch
If youâve ever thought OT: needed more Andy, this is the episode for you. Today, weâre joined by Andy B, the man behind Andyâs Watches, famous for rating watch collections without permission. Having said that, heâs even more famous for his internet friendship with the one and only Russell Crowe âin fact, we think itâs fair to say that Andy can take the credit for Rustyâs âsecretâ TikTok pivoting to full-on watch content, something which weâre all eternally grateful for. Andy tells us the full Russell Crowe watch saga â plus he rates our watches (without our permission). Main interview (2:40) (4:33) (12:48) (20:55) (47:00) (48:30) (49:50) (50:18) Show Notes: OT: Discord - How to follow us: Send us an email: otthepodcast@gmail.com If you liked our podcast, please remember to like/share and subscribe
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All about A. Lange & Söhne (live from their new boutique)
03/14/2026
All about A. Lange & Söhne (live from their new boutique)
This week, we have a very special offsite broadcast from the home of German watchmaking in Sydney â the brand new A. Lange & Söhne boutique at 129 King Street. After touring the spacious three-story boutique, Andy and Felix sit down to talk about all things A. Lange & Söhne, from the brandâs storied history to its second start in the 1990s, as well as some of the watches that have earned it âHoly Trinityâ status with so many watch lovers. On top of that, Andy gets to meet his white whale, better known as Odysseus, for the first time ever. Thanks to A. Lange & Söhne for supporting the podcast and sponsoring this episode. Show Notes: OT: Discord - How to follow us: Send us an email: otthepodcast@gmail.com If you liked our podcast, please remember to like/share and subscribe.
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Xavier de Roquemaurel, CEO of Czapek & Cie
02/22/2026
Xavier de Roquemaurel, CEO of Czapek & Cie
Felixâs final interview from Dubai is the incomparable Xavier de Roquemaurel, the charming CEO of Czapek & Cie. Xavier was instrumental in reviving the heritage name 10 years ago, and turning it into the critically acclaimed brand it is today. In their discussion, Xavier and Felix discuss whether brands today need to lean on the past, what responsible legacy building looks like, and why watchmakers love sci-fi. Before that, Andy talks about anOrdainâs new bespoke strap service and Russell Croweâs secret watch TikTok. Interview with Xavier de Roquemaurel (12:00) Show Notes: OT: Discord - Watch on YouTube: How to follow us: Send us an email: otthepodcast@gmail.com If you liked our podcast, please remember to like/share and subscribe.
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Ming Watches Founder on Evolving and Imposter Syndrome
02/12/2026
Ming Watches Founder on Evolving and Imposter Syndrome
Ming Thein, co-founder of the boundary-pushing Ming Watches, is always full of surprises, and this conversation, recorded at Dubai Watch Week, is no exception. We talk about the incredible titanium Polymesh bracelet, how Ming is adapting to being part of the âold guardâ of indies, and how to overcome imposter syndrome. On top of that, we get some cryptic clues as to what 2026 might have in store. But before that, Felix and Andy debrief on the latest releases from Audemars Piguet, and Andy explores the concept of the 'Ozempic' wrist. Ozempic wrist, explained (9:55) Ming Thein interview (12:51) Show Notes: OT: Discord - How to follow us: Send us an email: otthepodcast@gmail.com If you liked our podcast, please remember to like/share and subscribe.
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Atelier Wen co-founder Robin Tallendier, LVMH Watch Week, and Van Cleef & Arpels in Hong Kong
01/24/2026
Atelier Wen co-founder Robin Tallendier, LVMH Watch Week, and Van Cleef & Arpels in Hong Kong
Weâre back with our first proper episode of 2026, and this one has it all! Felix debriefs on his trip to Hong Kong, where he got a sneak peek of Van Cleef & Arpelsâ impressive Poetry of Time exhibition, followed by a chat about the latest and greatest watch releases from LVMH Watch Week. Then itâs time for our chat with the charming Robin Tallendier, co-founder of Atelier Wen, from when Felix caught up with him at Dubai Watch Week. Robin Tallendier Interview (17:00) Show Notes: OT: Discord - How to follow us: Send us an email: otthepodcast@gmail.com If you liked our podcast, please remember to like/share and subscribe.
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Catching up with Aren Bazerkanian from Havid Nagan In Dubai
01/08/2026
Catching up with Aren Bazerkanian from Havid Nagan In Dubai
With help from the OT time machine, we turn back the clocks to late 2025, where Felix caught up with Havid Nagan, founder of Aren Bazerkanian in Dubai. Thanks to the awesome power of the sun, causing the camera to overheat, this chat is a little shorter than usual. Still, Aren gave Felix an update on how Havid Nagan has been growing, and teased some plans for Origins, a more accessible offering from the US-based independent. Show Notes: OT: Discord - How to follow us: Send us an email: otthepodcast@gmail.com If you liked our podcast, please remember to like/share and subscribe
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Our end-of-year wrap, plus Nicholas Rudaz, Franck Muller CEO
12/22/2025
Our end-of-year wrap, plus Nicholas Rudaz, Franck Muller CEO
Now that 2025 is all but over, itâs time to look back on the highlights of the year, including what we think are the most significant releases, the ones we liked the most, and the ones weâd actually be tempted to buy. We also dive into the well of speculation for rumours we expect to thrive next year, as well as trends that we want to end. We also chat about the first-ever IRL OTXMAS, and then Felix, for the second time in six months, chats with CEO Nicholas Rudaz. 1. The biggest release of 2025 (01:07:20) 2. Personal highlights of 2025 (01:09:50) 3. Watches from 2025 weâd buy (01:13:00) 4. (01:14:00) 5. Watch rumours for 2026 (01:16:22) 6. Trends we want to end in 2026 (01:18:40) 7. Felix chats to Franck Muller CEO Nicholas Rudaz (01:22:20) Show Notes: OT: Discord - 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: otthepodcast@gmail.com If you liked our podcast - please remember to like/share and subscribe. https://www.otpodcast.com.au/show-notes
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DUBAI WATCH WEEK PLUS Bell & Ross CEO (& CO-FOUNDER) Carlos Rosillo
12/05/2025
DUBAI WATCH WEEK PLUS Bell & Ross CEO (& CO-FOUNDER) Carlos Rosillo
Now that the OT: team is back in one timezone, it's time to catch up on some spicy new releases Felix Saw at Dubai Watch Week, including the Ressence x Marc Newson collaboration, the third instalment of TAG Heuer's partnership with streetwear brand fragment and a surprising pocket watch. We also talk about the one new release so nice that it ended up on Andy's wrist #nospoilers. Then Felix talks to the one and only Carlos Rosillo, co-founder and CEO of Bell & Ross. It's one of the best kinds of watch discussions, one where there's hardly any discussion of new releases or limited editions â instead it's a reflective conversation about the brand's history, legacy and 20 years of square watches. Andy's new watch (01:00:24) (01:05:10) (01:07:26) (01:10:23) (01:12:47) (01:16:00) Interview with Carlos Rosillo (01:16:50) 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: otthepodcast@gmail.com If you liked our podcast - please remember to like/share and subscribe.
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Live from Dubai Watch Week 2025: Rolex CEO Speaks, $50k Watches, and the Future of Watch Culture
11/22/2025
Live from Dubai Watch Week 2025: Rolex CEO Speaks, $50k Watches, and the Future of Watch Culture
This episode is a live, energetic dispatch from Dubai Watch Week 2025, where Felix is immersed in the new, vastly expanded, and culturally electric atmosphere of the Middle East's premier horological event. Felix reports on the show's massive scale at the Burj Park location, the wave of incredible new novelties released (like the Chopard Grands Sonnerie and new Louis Vuitton Escale stone dials), and the unprecedented level of CEO cooperation. Discover why DWW is quickly becoming the most engaging watch event for the global enthusiast and what the new trends, like colored stone dials and a community-first approach mean for the future of the watch industry. 1. Dubai Watch Week: Bigger, Better, and More Open (01:00:24) Live Dispatch from Dubai: Felix is reporting live from the event (DWW), held every two years. The Scale: DWW has moved to a new, larger location at Burj Park next to the Burj Khalifa, boasting 90 exhibiting brands and massive, multi-level booths from brands like Audemars Piguet and Rolex. The Vibe: The event is non-commercial, free to register, and fosters a "school camp vibes" vibe and genuine community. 2. Unprecedented CEO Access & Industry Talks (01:04:52) The Rolex Keynote: A highly rare, hour-long public discussion with Rolex CEO Jean-Frédéric Dufour (moderated by Wei Koh) and Ahmed Seddiqi. This historic event focused on industry challenges, the importance of attracting young talent, and Rolex's enduring retail partnerships. (Watch the discussion on the official Dubai Watch Week YouTube channel!) The CEO Roundtable: An even more unusual event featuring four competing CEOs on the same stage: Julien Tornare (Hublot), Georges Kern (Breitling), François-Henry Bennahmias (AP), and Karl-Friedrich Scheufele (Chopard). Chronomania Panel: A packed event featuring unexpected watch figures like investor Kevin O'Leary ("Mr Wonderful"), independent watchmaker Rexhep Rexhepi (Akrivia), and cricketer Kane Williamson. 3. Hot Novelties & Emerging Watch Trends (01:10:00) Chopard L.U.C Grand Strike: The major, high-end release everyone is talking about, which combines a Grande Sonnerie, Petite Sonnerie, and Minute Repeater using Chopard's innovative sapphire crystal gongs (a culmination of 11,000 hours of R&D). Louis Vuitton Escale Ornamental Stones: Louis Vuitton debuts new, highly artistic versions of the Escale with turquoise and malachite used not just for the dial, but for the entire monolithic caseband (limited to 30 pieces). Independent & Enthusiast Watches: The Tudor Ranger with a sandy dial is noted for its regional connection. Trilobe impresses with high-quality, non-prohibitive watches. Oris ProPilot Date: A new, refined, and more wearable take on the ProPilot line. Key Trends: The proliferation of colored stone dials (Obsidian, Lavender Jade, Quartzite) and a noticeable wave of sandy dials influenced by the desert environment. George Kern's "House of Brands": Discussion on the formation of Kern's new group, which includes Breitling and the re-launch of Universal GenÚve. Show Notes: OT: Discord - How to follow us: Send us an email: otthepodcast@gmail.com If you liked our podcast - please remember to like/share and subscribe
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The Affordable Watch BANGERS: Timex, Bulova, Seiko & Interview with Earthen Watches
11/07/2025
The Affordable Watch BANGERS: Timex, Bulova, Seiko & Interview with Earthen Watches
This week, weâre really locked in on watches that you can actually afford without taking out a small personal loan or a non-essential organ. Andy and Felix start off by chatting about some recent bangers from Timex, Bulova and Seiko, before jumping into the main chat with co-founder of Earthen, Johnathan Chan. Earthen is a fresh face from Hong Kong, but its accessibly priced ceramic pilotâs watches drew a lot of attention when they launched earlier this year. We chat to Chan about the story behind the brand, the finer details of ceramic watches and why accessible pricing matters. Main interview (11:30) Show Notes: OT: Discord - How to follow us: Send us an email: otthepodcast@gmail.com If you liked our podcast - please remember to like/share and subscribe.
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Andrea Casalegno, AKA @iamcasa, on why Italians love vintage watches
10/27/2025
Andrea Casalegno, AKA @iamcasa, on why Italians love vintage watches
This week, we catch up with Andrea Casalegno, better known on the internet as I Am Casa. Casa is a watch journalist and content creator who burst onto the scene with his exceptional taste and love of the organic Melting Watch from Exaequo. We chat about why this Dali-esque design is so significant for Casa, why Italians have such a reputation for being tastemakers when it comes to vintage watches, and why watch burnout is a real thing. Main Interview (9:41) 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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Formex CEO Raphaël Granito on what makes the brand so unique
10/11/2025
Formex CEO Raphaël Granito on what makes the brand so unique
Today, we chat to RaphaĂ«l Granito, the man behind Formex â a brand which offers tremendous bang-for-buck, thanks to its relationships with Swiss case and dial companies. Watch, in real-time, as Andy and Felix become converted into fans of these sporty, stylish watches. Before that, we discuss the new RD5 and ask the big question: Is AP still cool? Main interview (12:20) Show Notes: OT: Discord - How to follow us: Send us an email: otthepodcast@gmail.com If you liked our podcast - please remember to like/share and subscribe.
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Sophie's Watch World: Microbrands, Grails & Goofy Vibes
09/27/2025
Sophie's Watch World: Microbrands, Grails & Goofy Vibes
This week's guest is Sophie Cassaro, the unstoppable force behind Sophie's Watch World, a lighthearted and charming take on the often stuffy world of horology. Felix and Andy chat to Sophie about the importance of good watch design, inclusive advertising, the perfect holiday watch, and Sophie drops the hottest of hot takes. Before that, Kpopped, Bremont's new MB Altitude and a future Cartier VIP. (5:20) (8:30) Main interview with Sophie (11:30) Sophie's Watch World on and (36:00) Sophie's hottest of hot takes (55:00) (59:00) Show Notes: OT: Discord - How to follow us: Send us an email: otthepodcast@gmail.com If you liked our podcast - please remember to like/share and subscribe.
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The Unexpected Appeal of Luxury Watches with Bezel CEO Quaid Walker
09/12/2025
The Unexpected Appeal of Luxury Watches with Bezel CEO Quaid Walker
This weekâs guest is Quaid Walker, co-founder and CEO of Bezel, a watch marketplace that is, amongst other things, surprisingly popular with Gen Z. We chat to Quaid about how he got started, whatâs changed in the marketplace in the last few years, and just how the whole Bezel process works. Before that, Andy tells us of some quality time he spent with two Cartier models, and which one heâd pick if he absolutely had to. Andy on the Cartier Panthere Large model (2:48) Andy on the Cartier Santos de Cartier Small model (9:00) (14:50) Interview with Quaid Walker (16:20) Show Notes: OT: Discord - How to follow us: Send us an email: otthepodcast@gmail.com If you liked our podcast - please remember to like/share and subscribe.
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Christopher Wardâs Design Director explains The Twelve 660
08/30/2025
Christopher Wardâs Design Director explains The Twelve 660
This week, we have a fascinating chat with Adrian Buchmann, a veteran watch designer whoâs spent the last few years playing a key role in Christopher Wardâs design department. We chat with Buchmann about how the famously accessible brandâs design is evolving, why the Bel Canto and Loco mark a pivotal change, and what the challenges were in creating the new, super-slim The Twelve 660. Before that, we chat about Paulinâs first dive watch, why Roger Dubuis might be the next big thing and Taylor Swiftâs Cartier PanthĂšre. Fun fact, we recorded this before her engagement became public â so ⊠maybe we made it happen? That time we predicted Taylor Swiftâs engagement (5:15) Adrian Buchmann interview (18:43) Show Notes: OT: Discord - How to follow us: Send us an email: otthepodcast@gmail.com If you liked our podcast, please remember to like/share and subscribe.
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Zach Weiss, co-founder of Worn & Wound, on microbrands, media and more
08/07/2025
Zach Weiss, co-founder of Worn & Wound, on microbrands, media and more
When it comes to Zach's in watch media, you could say we've saved the best till last. Zach Weiss is one of the co-founders of Worn & Wound, a watch news site that has been championing accessible watch enthusiasm since 2011. Andy chats to Zach about how the term 'microbrand' continues to be challenging to define, how much media has evolved over the years, and how Worn & Wound is staying true to its roots while adding more to its offering. Before that, Felix and Andy ask at what point a value proposition ceases to be a good value as prices continue to rise. Plus, watches in Happy Gilmore and more Jay-Z Franck drama. 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: otthepodcast@gmail.com If you liked our podcast - please remember to like/share and subscribe.
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Speaking to Franck Mullerâs CEO Nicholas Rudaz, in the new Sydney Boutique
07/31/2025
Speaking to Franck Mullerâs CEO Nicholas Rudaz, in the new Sydney Boutique
This week - Franck Muller CEO Nicholas Rudaz. Andy and Felix recently hopped on a plane to check out Franck Mullerâs brand new Sydney boutique on Castlereagh Street, and found it just as full of curvy, colourful watches as youâd expect. While there, they sat down with CEO Nicholas Rudaz, who explained why Franck Muller has always been bold, just what those rabbits are doing and why heâs sure brand founder Franck Muller had nothing to do with Jay-Zâs customised Rolex perpetual calendar. This weekâs episode has been sponsored by Kennedy. Find out more about the new boutique and Franck Mullerâs watches . (2:18) (8:15) 10:33 (11:30) Nicholas Rudaz Interview (16:58) Show Notes: OT: Discord - 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: otthepodcast@gmail.com If you liked our podcast - please remember to like/share and subscribe.
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In conversation with Parmigiani Fleurier in Australia
07/20/2025
In conversation with Parmigiani Fleurier in Australia
This week weâve got something a bit different for you â a conversation with Parmigiani Fleurier, specifically Luca Castellani, Chief Commercial Officer and Theodore Panos, the brandâs Managing Director for South East Asia and Australia. A little while ago, we hosted an event with the brand at Kennedyâs Chadstone boutique, showcasing their latest (and greatest) watches, and Felix had a chat with Luca and Theodore to highlight what makes the brand special, including a remarkable amount of expertise for a younger brand, and a surprising royal connection. Discover more about Parmigiani Fleurier at , who have sponsored this episode. Show Notes: OT: Discord - How to follow us: Send us an email: otthepodcast@gmail.com If you liked our podcast, please remember to like/share and subscribe.
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Worn & Woundâs Zach Kazan on American-made watches
07/10/2025
Worn & Woundâs Zach Kazan on American-made watches
This week, we continue our Zach-attack with Zach Kazan, the Managing Editor of Worn & Wound. We talk to Zach about some of the watches that have been getting his attention this year, and why American-made watches seem to be on the up. We also dive into Zachâs other love â cinema â and finally answer the eternal question âNic Cage, good or bad?â as well as his Letterboxd top four on-screen watch moments. Before that, Andy recounts his time at Goodwood. This weekâs episode is sponsored by . Check them out here, and follow their . (1:30) (2:33) (4:10) (6:31) (10:20) Zach Kazan Interview (13:57) (17:15) 37;00) (45:55) Show Notes: OT: Discord - How to follow us: Send us an email: otthepodcast@gmail.com If you liked our podcast, please remember to like/share and subscribe.
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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 weekâs 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: otthepodcast@gmail.com 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 âwatch mediaâ todayâs 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 weekâs 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: otthepodcast@gmail.com If you liked our podcast, please remember to like/share and subscribe.
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Baume & Mercier CEO Michael Guenoun explaining the brandâs latest releases
06/05/2025
Baume & Mercier CEO Michael Guenoun explaining the brandâs latest releases
One of the real surprises for us at Watches & Wonders was the Baume & Mercier. Weâll check out the solid updates to the Clifton collection this week, but today, weâve 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 weekâs 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: otthepodcast@gmail.com If you liked our podcast - please remember to like/share and subscribe.
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IWCâs Chief Design Officer, Christian Knoop, on updating the Ingenieur in 2025
05/29/2025
IWCâs 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 â not to mention materials â 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 weekâs 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: otthepodcast@gmail.com If you liked our podcast - please remember to like/share and subscribe.
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IWCâs Chief Design Officer, Christian Knoop, on updating the Ingenieur in 2025
05/29/2025
IWCâs 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 â not to mention materials â 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 weekâs 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: otthepodcast@gmail.com If you liked our podcast - please remember to like/share and subscribe.
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