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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Matt Smith-Johnson (Teenage Grandpa) on Watch Design, plus how Cartier watches are made
05/11/2024
Matt Smith-Johnson (Teenage Grandpa) on Watch Design, plus how Cartier watches are made
This week, we catch up with Matt Smith Johnson, AKA Teenage Grandpa, and his work in watches and watch design, including brands like Vero, Laco, and others. Beyond the expected chat around dial text and case proportions, our chat with Matt goes in some less expected directions, specifically around metal band t-shirt design and which metal groups need a watch sponsorship deal, stat. Before all that, Andy and Felix chat about Andy’s recent trip to the Cartier Manufacture in La Chaux-de-Fonds, the recent TAG Heuer X Kith Formula One reissue, and what other brands might be looking for a ‘Moonswatch Moment’ in the near future. This episode of OT: The Podcast is in partnership with Cartier, find out more about their latest watches at Love Cartier? Join our . 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 and Heritage Director on the magic of time
05/02/2024
Pierre Rainero, Cartier’s Image, Style and Heritage Director on the magic of time
In this episode, we’ve got Andy’s Watches & Wonders chat with Pierre Rainero, Cartier’s Image, Style and Heritage Director. In addition to talking about some of the new releases like the Tortue and the Santos Dumont Rewind, Andy and Pierre chat about how Cartier’s design sensibility has evolved over time and the importance of the Maison’s jewellery perspective when it comes to creating shapes that work when worn on the body, as well as how the brand manages to infuse magic into what it does. Before that, more Cartier! Felix made a flying visit to Seoul to see a brand new Cartier exhibition called the Crystallization of Time. This episode of OT: The Podcast is in partnership with Cartier, find out more about their latest watches at Love Cartier? Join our . Show Notes: OT: Discord - https://discord.com/invite/X3Vvc9z7aV 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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More Watches & Wonders, including IWC, Chanel, Chopard and more
04/25/2024
More Watches & Wonders, including IWC, Chanel, Chopard and more
This week, we continue our post-game analysis of Watches & Wonders, with a perhaps surprising focus on some of the more fashion-forward brands at the Palexpo. Andy runs us through the offerings of Chanel, Hermès and Van Cleef & Arpels, as well as dress, dive and sports options from IWC, Zenith and Chopard. Beyond that, Andy ventured outside the fair to check out Atelier Wen, and we chat about how the new Santos de Cartier Dual Time will be big in Australia. This episode of OT: The Podcast is in partnership with Cartier, find out more about their latest watches at Love Cartier? Join our . Show Notes: 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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Watches & Wonders 2024 debrief, including Rolex, Patek Philippe and Bremont’s new look
04/18/2024
Watches & Wonders 2024 debrief, including Rolex, Patek Philippe and Bremont’s new look
The OT: team has been re-united in Melbourne, but there are still plenty of Watches & Wonders to discuss! Andy and Felix chat about the latest releases from Rolex, Tudor (Andy thinks the pink chronograph works) and Patek Philippe (Felix has an unconventional favourite). Finally, they dig into the biggest topic of the fair, Bremont’s new look and new Terra Nova collection. Plus, they also muse about the possibilities of a WWG x WWE crossover event for 2025. This episode of OT: The Podcast is in partnership with Cartier, find out more about their latest watches at Love Cartier? Join our . Show Notes: 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 take on Cartier at Watches & Wonders 2024
04/11/2024
Our take on Cartier at Watches & Wonders 2024
Andy is on the ground at Watches & Wonders in Geneva, and he’s only got one thing on his mind — Cartier. We have a chat about all the latest releases from the Maison, including the Privé Tortue and the Privé Tortue Monopoussoir Chronograph, as well as the newest additions to the Santos de Cartier and Santos-Dumont lines (including the mind-bending Santos-Dumont Rewind ). We even delve into the finer details of jewellery watches, like the Reflection de Cartier and the numerous animal-inspired pieces. If you want to know what’s up with Cartier, you’re in the right place. This episode of OT: The Podcast is in partnership with Cartier, find out more about their latest watches at Love Cartier? 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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Hot Takes 2024 feat. Tudor, Cartier + the return of big watches
04/04/2024
Hot Takes 2024 feat. Tudor, Cartier + the return of big watches
This week’s episode contains more spice than Dune 1 and 2 combined — welcome to the first hot takes episode of 2024. Fuelled by the hottest takes from the OT: discord, Andy and Felix debate some of the most burning (and a few of the most trivial) issues the watch industry faces in 2024. From thought-provoking claims like ‘if Tudor dropped the Snowflake hand they’d be more successful’ and ‘the swing back to big watches is inevitable’ through to less earth-shattering takes like ‘120 bezel clicks are too many’, Andy and Felix wade fearlessly through the most controversial of takes. Got your own hot take to share? Join our . Show Notes: https://www.otpodcast.com.au/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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Jenni Elle on Audemars Piguet and Watches & Wonders
03/21/2024
Jenni Elle on Audemars Piguet and Watches & Wonders
It’s been a hot minute, but we’re excited to have the one and only Jenni Elle back on the podcast. In case you’re not across her work, Jenni Elle is one of the biggest personalities on watch YouTube and a genuinely lovely person. The big news from Jenni Elle’s side of the world is that she’s had a child, so obviously, we talk about the pros and cons of passing it on to the next generation. In addition to the joys of a baby’s first Patek, we chat with Jenni about Watches & Wonders, including a bit of chat about what we can expect from everyone’s favourite hype brands, Rolex and Patek Philippe. But before that, we interrogated the new white-dialled Speedmaster, and argue over the finer points of whether or not a safe watch is inherently boring. We also cover the new releases from Audemars Piguet, including John Mayer’s Crystal Sky Perpetual Calendar. 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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Louis Erard’s CEO Manuel Emch on the power of collabs
03/07/2024
Louis Erard’s CEO Manuel Emch on the power of collabs
For the last instalment in the Dubai Files, Felix sits down with Manuel Emch, the creative mind behind the resurgence of Louis Erard, which has evolved over the last few years from a middle-of-the-road value proposition into a powerhouse of collaboration. Enlisting help from people like Alain Silberstein and Konstantin Chaykin has seen Louis Erard become one of the most interesting names in watchmaking at the moment. All thanks to the Emch, a man with a reputation for putting out fires. Felix finds out about Emch, his approach to watches and what might happen to Louis Erard when collabs go out of favour. Before that, Andy and Felix chat about their trip to Sydney for an evening with Kennedy, and the joys of soapbox racers. Want to complain about the end of the Dubai Files? Join our . Show Notes: OT: Discord - How to follow us: Send us an email: If you liked our podcast - please remember to like/share and subscribe. #WatchTalk #otthepodcast #watches #louiserard #watchpodcast
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Ming Thein, founder of Horologer Ming, talks design and lightweight watches
02/22/2024
Ming Thein, founder of Horologer Ming, talks design and lightweight watches
The Dubai Files keep on giving, as this week we’ve got Felix’s chat with Ming Thein, the self-described Supreme Overlord of Horologer Ming, one of the most exciting and prolific young watch brands, who have racked up 62 references in only six years. Felix and Ming spend a lot of time chatting about the incredible new Ming LW.01, which Ming believes is the lightest mechanical watch ever made, coming in at 8.8 grams for the manual and 10.8 grams for the automatic. Beyond this incredible feat, they also discuss the joys and challenges of being a young, nimble watch brand in this day and age. Closer to home, the big news is that Andy will be jetting off to his first-ever Watches & Wonders and is currently knee-deep in scheduling shenanigans. If you have any Geneva tips, let us know! Got tips for Andy? Share them in our . Show Notes: 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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February News — LVMH Watch Week, Piaget Hype and Taylor Swift
02/08/2024
February News — LVMH Watch Week, Piaget Hype and Taylor Swift
LVMH Watch Week, which was recently held in Miami, marks the start fo the flood of new releases for the year, and for our first news episode, we fly through some of the highlights from TAG Heuer, Hublot, Bulgari and Zenith. Of course, LVMH doesn’t have a monopoly on the news, and Piaget’s hype-y new Polo 79 is bringing u80s realness back to the wrist. But all these new releases pale compared to the biggest news story of the last few months, about a woman so cool she doesn’t even need to wear watches on her wrists. Yes, the one and only Taylor Swift ruffled feathers by wearing a custom choker with a Concord watch front and centre. We have thoughts. Beyond that, the big news in OT: land is that we’re getting into video, so if you’ve ever wanted to see the faces we make while recording your favourite watch pod, you’re in luck. Want to talk about fantastic field watches? Join our . Want to read about watches? Join our Substack: Show Notes: 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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Verne Ho (@WatchStudies) on his Cartier passion
01/25/2024
Verne Ho (@WatchStudies) on his Cartier passion
This week, Andy flies solo, chatting to Verne Ho, the man behind Watch Studies, which bills itself as the only dedicated tool and resource for watch photography, helping watch lovers to tell better stories about the watches they love. Verne is an experienced photographer and creative director, and we find out how he’s gone from watch-adjacent to full-blown nerd. Before that, Felix and Andy talk a bit about their 2024 plans, and why British spy drama is the best spy drama. Want to talk about fantastic field watches? Join our . Show Notes: 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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Rolf Studer (Oris) on building a sustainable watch brand
01/11/2024
Rolf Studer (Oris) on building a sustainable watch brand
As Andy and Felix enjoy their summer down under, the Dubai Files continues to deliver. This week Felix chats to Oris Co-CEO Rolf Studer, and it's not your average watch exec interview. Typically, it's a challenge to get a CEO to talk about anything but the watches, but in our chat with Studer, we ended up talking far more about the Enlightenment and philosophy (and how it relates to the business of watches) than is usual. Of course, we did manage to squeeze in some chat about the glorious Propilot X Laser along the way. Before that, please enjoy some light banter about holiday plans and the joys of British crime dramas. Want to talk about fantastic field watches? Join our . Show Notes: 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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End of year wrap: Our highlights of 2023
12/28/2023
End of year wrap: Our highlights of 2023
In the last episode of 2023, Andy and Felix — full of festive cheer — look back on the highs and lows of 2023. From the biggest surprise of the year to the trend they wish would go away and the watch they’d actually spend their own hard-earned cash on, Felix and Andy mostly agree on the year that was, and in the end, they rated 2023 a solid 6.5ish out of 10. Want to talk about fantastic field watches? Join our . Show Notes: 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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Davide Cerrato (Bremont) on his plans for the British brand
12/21/2023
Davide Cerrato (Bremont) on his plans for the British brand
Felix caught up with the effervescent Davide Cerrato at Dubai Watch Week, who’s starting to feel comfortable in the top job at Bremont after six months. Felix and Davide chat about what he’s been up to, but most importantly, what he’s got planned for the next evolution of Bremont. Unfortunately, it sounds like we’ll have to wait until Watches & Wonders 2024 to see just what he’s been cooking up, but if the idea of a Bremont Field Watch tickles your fancy, stay tuned. Before the Bremont shenanigans, Andy and Felix chat about Universal Geneve, and gift each other some hypothetical Zodiac stocking stuffers. It’s festive and fantastic! This episode is sponsored by Zodiac. Find out about their , or if you’re in Australia check them out and Want to talk about fantastic field watches? Join our . Show Notes: 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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Jason Heaton (The Grey NATO) on his second novel, Sweetwater
12/14/2023
Jason Heaton (The Grey NATO) on his second novel, Sweetwater
Jason Heaton, everyone’s favourite diving watch guy, is back! Last time we had the pleasure of Heaton’s dulcet tones in our ears, he was talking about his debut novel Depth Charge. Now he’s back with a brand new novel: Sweetwater. Sweetwater sees the return of Tusker, the marine archaeologist, but now the action is a bit closer to home: the icy waters of Lake Superior. What hasn’t changed, though, is Heaton’s brisk adventure thriller tone, which sees the action coming on thick and fast, with the political intrigue as murky as the depths. We don’t dive into too many spoilers with Jason, but we do find out how this novel is different to his first, just how much of Tusker is recognisably Jason, and more. Of course, we also chat about the rest of Jason’s life, from dipping his toes back into watches and how the impossibly cool podcast, The Grey NATO, is going from strength to strength. And before all that, we chat about why Zodiac nails the creative use of colour. This episode is sponsored by Zodiac. Find out about their , or if you’re in Australia, check them out and Want to talk about how cool Jason is? Join our . Show Notes: 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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Jean-Claude Biver at Dubai Watch Week, and more Zodiac
12/07/2023
Jean-Claude Biver at Dubai Watch Week, and more Zodiac
Jean-Claude Biver is one of the most important individuals in modern watchmaking, a man with a legendary CV and a long legacy. These days, though, it’s his own name on the dial, and when Felix had a surprise interview at Dubai Watch Week, it was finding out how Biver senior has transitioned from running mega watch groups to working with a small family business. Of course, when you get the chance to chat with someone who’s done it all, you ask the big questions about the future of the watch industry and whether or not it’s selfish to put your own name on the dial. But before all this, we get the second instalment of our chat with Zodiac’s Mike Pearson and find out why the brand is focussing on its core. This episode is sponsored by Zodiac. Find out about their , or if you’re in Australia, check them out and Cartier Curious? Join our . Show Notes: 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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Alan 'Hammer' Bloore on selling his collection and getting his affairs in order
11/30/2023
Alan 'Hammer' Bloore on selling his collection and getting his affairs in order
Alan Bloore — better known as Hammer — is a legend in the world of collecting, particularly when it comes to Panerai. He’s been collecting watches since the 1980s, and, in a few days, Hammer’s watch collection is going under the hammer at Sotheby’s New York. Hammer is selling because, in his own words, “it’s time to get my affairs in order.” We talk about Hammer’s lifelong love of watches, Panerai and the Paneristi forum, as a maritime accident that resulted in a spinal cord injury and the first of many doctors asking, ‘are your affairs in order’. Nearly 20 years later, Hammer has lived an incredible second life, a life in which watches — and the watch community — played a central role. Hammer talks about what watches mean for him, and the connections he’s made based on these fascinating machines. In 2019, he had another accident, and doctors once again started to ask if his affairs were in order. For Hammer, a large part of his life’s affairs are his watches, and with this sale, he can say that yes, they are. Before chatting to Hammer, we talk to Mike Pearson, Zodiac’s International Director of Brand Development, about the brand’s history, and how they’re interpreting it today This episode is sponsored by Zodiac. Find out about their , or if you’re in Australia check them out and Cartier Curious? Join our . Show Notes: 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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The Dubai Watch Week Debrief
11/23/2023
The Dubai Watch Week Debrief
Felix is back from sunny Dubai, and he’s got plenty of tales to tell. Andy and Felix debrief about the latest edition of this regional watch show with an ever-increasing international reach. From some absolutely wild wrist-spotting to even wilder weather, there’s a lot going on at DWW, and that’s before we get to the formal programming and watch releases. Andy takes a shine to the slimmer new Streamliner from Moser, and Felix chats about the non-watch release moments of the week that stood out. Cartier Curious? Join our . Show Notes: 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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November News – A new face for Patek, the GPHG and the Timepiece Gentleman
11/16/2023
November News – A new face for Patek, the GPHG and the Timepiece Gentleman
Happy mid-November, everyone! We’re slowly winding our way towards the end of the year, so we thought we’d check in and catch up with all the happenings and drama in the world of horology. Because make no mistake, there are happenings and drama a-plenty at the moment. Patek Philippe released a watch with a face on it, Andy almost bought a Greubel Forsey, and we have some thoughts about the GPHG winners. Finally, the Timepiece Gentleman faces jail time, as the FBI has arrested Anthony Farrer, charging him with wire fraud. Got some hot takes of your own? Join our . Show Notes: Show notes: 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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Zach Kazan (Worn & Wound) on watches with personality
11/02/2023
Zach Kazan (Worn & Wound) on watches with personality
Worn & Wound has always had a clear point of difference from other watch websites, and Senior Editor Zach Kazan is one of the team who’s making sure that Worn & Wound maintains a strong editorial voice. We chat to Zach about how his taste in watches has evolved from clean classics to incorporating funkier options like Worn & Wound’s recent laser tag-inspired Zodiac collaboration. Beyond watches, we also chat to Zach about the wonderful world of modern cinema, getting his take on Michael Mann’s upcoming sequel to the iconic heist flick Heat. If you want more, don’t worry. We chat about Alone, Ed Sheeran, and various collab watches. Got some hot takes of your own? Join our . Show Notes: 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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October News – Leonardo DiCaprio invests in sustainable watchmaking, TAG Heuer Nomos and more
10/19/2023
October News – Leonardo DiCaprio invests in sustainable watchmaking, TAG Heuer Nomos and more
Felix and Andy catch up on what’s been happening on and off the wrist. We chat through the latest watch releases from TAG Heuer and Nomos, as well as ID Genève’s sustainable mission and new celebrity backer in the form of Leo DiCaprio. On top of that, Andy talks us through corporate shenanigans, according to Ms Tweed. Felix talks about the persistently bubbling drama that is Only Watch. There are also some new Artem straps out, which are as flexible as they are fantastic. On top of that, Andy deconstructs David Beckham, and we hype up Discord. Looking for the unofficial Berneron collectors club? Join our . Show Notes: closes its books 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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Sylvain Berneron on building Breitling and side hustlin his own brand
10/12/2023
Sylvain Berneron on building Breitling and side hustlin his own brand
Today, we chat with , a talented watch designer who — unusually for the Swiss watch industry — has dual responsibilities. He’s in charge of design at Breitling, spending his days working on the latest evolutions of some of the most iconic sports chronographs ever made. On top of that, he’s also the founder of his own watch brand, Berneron, which has debuted the impressive, elegant Mirage, a shaped watch with a shaped movement that challenges many of the established conventions of watch design. Berneron explains the design and the very specific decisions that went into the Mirage and what his future plans for the Berneron brand are. Before that, Andy and Felix chat about Beckham, broken bones, Breguet, and falling down video rabbit holes. Looking for hot drops and crop tops? Join our . Show Notes: https://www.otpodcast.com.au/show-notes 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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Asher Rapkin (Collective Horology) on their latest Montblanc collab
10/05/2023
Asher Rapkin (Collective Horology) on their latest Montblanc collab
Any episode of OT: featuring one of the Collective Horology gang is a guaranteed good time, and today’s chat with Asher Rapkin is no exception. Ostensibly, Asher is on to talk about his latest release, an impressive, alternate history take on a Minerva monopusher. But even before we talk about what makes the watch stand out, we take a long and meandering trip through the industry's state, collectors' habits, and (naturally) Lou Bega. Looking for hot drops and crop tops? Join our . Show Notes: 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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Tom (@bowlofsalmon) on watches, photography and the rise of Studio Underd0g
09/21/2023
Tom (@bowlofsalmon) on watches, photography and the rise of Studio Underd0g
Today we chat to Tom from Belgium, who you may well recognise from his Instagram account @bowlofsalmon. Tom is a talented photographer and enthusiastic collector who combines both with great effect. Tom talks about his journey from wedding photography to commercial watch photography and the brands that have been supportive along the way, brands like Studio Underd0g. We also chat about the impressive Christopher Ward Bel Canto, the latest from Cartier, Tudor and more. Looking for hot drops and crop tops? Join our . Show Notes: 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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EPISODE 200: Blancpain x Swatch, Geneva Watch Days, Big Pilots and more
09/07/2023
EPISODE 200: Blancpain x Swatch, Geneva Watch Days, Big Pilots and more
We’ve finally made it, the big two zero zero. To celebrate, Andy and Felix ate some face cake off mic and then got down to the serious business of watch news. Felix chats about his recent jaunt to Sydney to check out IWC’s Big Pilot Roadshow, then Andy puts on his bowling shirt, heats up the gabagool and talks about watch spotting in Sopranos. Then, some speculation about the (now not rumoured) Blancpain x Swatch Fifty Fathoms (sadly not called the Swifty Swathoms), and they discuss the latest from Geneva Watch Days and also the totally objective GPHG nominations. Finally, Felix chats about the watch on his wrist, the perfectly petite Nomos Club Sport. Looking for hot drops and crop tops? Join our . Show Notes: 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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Paulin Watches’ Lewis Heath and Imogen Ayres on the future of the Scottish brand
08/24/2023
Paulin Watches’ Lewis Heath and Imogen Ayres on the future of the Scottish brand
Double trouble today with Lewis Heath and Imogen Ayres, who you might know as founder and founding team member of anOrdain — but if you’re hoping for an in-depth chat on enamel, you’ll be disappointed. Instead, we’re talking about Paulin Watches, a Scottish brand that anOrdain has recently acquired and has big plans for. Heath and Ayres explain how Paulin’s more design-focused, accessible identity means that the brand has more scope for experimentation than the anOrdain, with its time-consuming enamel dials and long waitlists. Of course, they’ve relaunched with a bang, in the form of the 35mm modular Modul, with some truly wild dials. Looking for hot drops and crop tops? Join our . Show Notes: 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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Zenith CEO Julien Tornare on the power of momentum and pilots
08/17/2023
Zenith CEO Julien Tornare on the power of momentum and pilots
Today’s episode comes straight from our secure audio archive — a short and razor-sharp chat with Zenith CEO Julien Tornare, recorded in the last days of Watches & Wonders. Felix chats with Julien about how he solved the problem of the brand being more famous for its movements than the name on the dial, how the brand went hyperactive during the pandemic, and what that momentum means for the future. We also chat about the art of choosing an ambassador and how the new Pilots watches redefine the brand’s relationship with the sky, opting for a more emotional connection rather than a technical one. Looking for hot drops and crop tops? Join our . Show Notes: 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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Jorn Werdelin on 20 years of Linde Werdelin plus Adam Levine
08/10/2023
Jorn Werdelin on 20 years of Linde Werdelin plus Adam Levine
Linde Werdelin, founded in 2002, is one of the pioneers of the modern independent watch scene, with a modern aesthetic and distinctive look, full of interesting angles and broad facets. Andy speaks to Jorn about the development of the brand, how the watch industry has changed over the years, and evolving a distinctive design language. Before that, Felix and Andy talk about Adam Levine’s watch collection, the idea of ‘generic rich guy style’ and Bremont squadron watches over at Watches of Espionage. Looking for hot drops and spicy goss? Join our . Show Notes: 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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Eric Wind on legitimacy in vintage, and the watches of the NBA
08/03/2023
Eric Wind on legitimacy in vintage, and the watches of the NBA
Today’s guest is one of Watchpro’s Hot 100, the NOS, LNIB Eric Wind, founder of Wind Vintage. We welcome Eric back, to chat (unsurprisingly), about vintage watches. Given what’s been happening in the world of high-priced vintage timepieces, it’s unsurprising that we end up talking about integrity, legitimacy and if high prices and high expectations will lead to trouble down the road. We also find time to get a bit of a behind-the-scenes look at the sale of Scott Carpenter’s Speedy, and find out that if NBA draftees can rock a 36mm watch, you can too. Looking for hot drops and spicy goss? 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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H. Moser’s Bertrand Meylan on the Streamliner and fostering creativity
07/27/2023
H. Moser’s Bertrand Meylan on the Streamliner and fostering creativity
Andy caught up with H. Moser & Cie. boss Bertrand Meylan to chat about the wonderful, wild (and occasionally weird) world of Moser watches. They chat about the boom of independent watches has impacted their brand, the unexpected and ongoing success of the Streamliner, and the desire to keep Moser as a brand that people can wear. They also chat about the challenges of maintaining and evolving the brand’s famously creative spirit. Before that, Felix and Andy chat about corporate watch media ownership, Ken, Fletch and big Dris. Looking for hot drops and spicy goss? Join our . Show Notes: 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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