OT: The Podcast

17/06/2024

Fresh from the flash sale of his debut watch, we chat with Phil Toledano, one-half of , and a man who’s gone from watch enthusiast to professional over the last few years. Phil talks about the hope and fears he had developing the B1, and how it feels to be memefied alongside (who happened to release the inspired-by-brutalism Remaster02 recently. Andy also gives Phil some handy business advice, and we get some old-school video game recs. You don’t miss this slightly off-the-rails chat with the one and only .

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04/05/2024

In this episode, we’ve got Watches & Wonders chat with Pierre Rainero, ’s Image, Style and Heritage Director. In addition to talking about some of the new releases like the and the , 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! made a flying visit to Seoul to see a brand new Cartier exhibition called the Crystallization of Time.

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10/04/2024

We’re absolutely loving the new collection and look forward sharing our thoughts in this weeks ep!

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08/03/2024

For the last instalment in the Dubai Files, Felix sits down with , the creative mind behind the resurgence of , 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.

23/02/2024

The Dubai Files keep on giving, as this week we’ve got Felix’s chat with Ming Thien, the self-described Supreme Overlord of , 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!

08/02/2024

, 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 , , and . Of course, LVMH doesn’t have a monopoly on the news, and ’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.

28/01/2024

This week, Andy flies solo, chatting to Verne Ho, the man behind , 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.

23/01/2024

15/01/2024

As Andy and Felix enjoy their summer down under, the Dubai Files continues to deliver. This week Felix chats to 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.

29/12/2023

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.

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23/12/2023

Felix caught up with the effervescent at Dubai Watch Week, who’s starting to feel comfortable in the top job at 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 the brand. 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.

Andy and Felix also chat about Universal Geneve, and gift each other some hypothetical Zodiac stocking stuffers. It’s festive and fantastic!

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15/12/2023

Jason Heaton, everyone’s favourite diving watch guy, is back! Last time we had the pleasure of '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. We find out what's new with Tusker, and 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, is going from strength to strength. Before all that, we chat about why nails the creative use of colour.

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11/12/2023

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 on with his family. 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 Mike Pearson and find out why the brand is focussing on its core.

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01/12/2023

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.” Don't miss 's tale of overcoming adversity, watches and mateship.

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27/11/2023

Felix went to recently. To celebrate, here's a few pictures capturing the mood (but not the rain). There's also a whole episode where Andy quizzes him about it. You should listen, and join our discord for behind the scenes tea.

19/11/2023

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. released a watch with a face on it, Andy almost bought a , and we have some thoughts about the winners. Finally, the faces jail time, as the FBI has arrested Anthony Farrer, charging him with wire fraud.

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06/11/2023

has always had a clear point of difference from other watch websites, and Senior Editor is one of the team who’s making sure that Worn & Wound maintains a strong voice. It was great chatting to Zach about watches (both classic and whacky), why Zodiac is such a good fit for laser tag and the cinematography of Michael Mann. On top of that there's chat about Alone, Ed Sheeran, and various collab watches.

23/10/2023

Felix and Andy catch up on what’s been happening on and off the wrist. We chat through the latest watch releases from and , as well as sustainable mission and new celebrity backer in the form of Leo DiCaprio. On top of that drama and more, Andy deconstructs David Beckham, and we hype up Discord.

15/10/2023

This week's guest is Sylvain Bernaron, 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, , which has debuted the Mirage, a shaped watch with a shaped movement that challenges many of the established conventions of watch design. If you've ever wondered about the economics of starting a small watch brand, or if gold spring bars are worth it, this episode is essential listening.

12/10/2023

Prepare for a horological journey like no other! In our latest episode, we sit down with from the gang for another unforgettable conversation.

🔍 Collective’s latest release is an alternate history take on a monopusher (), but this episode is about so much more. We dive deep into the watch industry's current state, collectors' habits, and even find ourselves discussing the one and only Lou Bega! 🎶

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09/10/2023

Any episode of OT: featuring one of the gang is a guaranteed good time, and today’s chat with Asher Rapkin is no exception. Ostensibly, 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.

22/09/2023

Today we chat to Tom from Belgium, who you may well recognise from his Instagram account . 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.

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10/09/2023

First of all, thanks to and for celebrating our 200th episode by launching the new Fifty Fathoms Collab. Obviously we chat about the watch (which wasn't released when we recorded), as well as Felix's trip to Sydney with , Andy and his vanishing .co post, plus Felix's new - what a rollercoaster.

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25/08/2023

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 , a Scottish brand that anOrdain has recently acquired and has big plans for.

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22/08/2023

Our latest episode comes straight from our secure audio archive — a short and razor-sharp chat with 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.

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13/08/2023

Jorn Werdelin co-founded back in 2002. The brand 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. 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

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05/08/2023

Today’s guest is one of Watchpro’s Hot 100, the NOS, LNIB , 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.

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28/07/2023

Andy caught up with  boss 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. 

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21/07/2023

Here at OT: we’re big fans of a watch-related Newsletter, and Owen Lawton’s (aka ) 3-Watch Thursday hits all the right punchy news notes. Owen’s also a talented watch photographer, so we figured we should get in touch and find out what makes him tick. From material sciences to watch spotting in Oxford, Owen talks to us about his horological interests and his take on watches in 2023. Plus Andy spills the beans on a spicy little

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