Chrono Passion 7 Podcast

Join us in our latest episode as we talk to creative watch visionary, formerly of Audemars Piguet, Thibaut GUITTARD, the founder of ALTO Watches.  Hear about how this young French, risk-taking entrepreneur has taken the watch world by storm with his uniquely designed ALTO ART 01. We find out why his inspirations were wedge shaped sports cars from the 1970s such as the Aston Martin Bulldog and Maserati Boomerang, art, Christopher Nolan movies and electronic music sensations Daft Punk. We also get to hear all about ALTO's latest releases called the ART01 Monochrome Black and Monochrome Grey adding to the original, and how the idea for a collection was inspired by a very special member on the ALTO team, former Cartier Senior Watch Designer Raphaël Abeillon, who is now the creative director.  We also get to predict a few trends in the industry that we could be seeing in the upcoming future. So buckle up and enjoy the ride as we give you another special guest on your favourite watch-related podcast. Don't forget to check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience at:www.chronopassion7.com or at our Instagram @chrono_passion_7.Intro-Outro Music Credit "The Attic Is For Work" By Streamer Music Group - Copyright Free Music

We're back from Watches & Wonders 2025 and the boys have lots to tell on their second visit to the greatest watch show on earth. Rather than go through all the usual releases we thought we'd tell the tale of our trip and the story of our experiences, likes, dislikes and of course the best of the novelties we saw at Palexpo in Geneva and beyond. So get our take on this year's event, and opinions on Tudor, Vacheron Constantin, Hermés, Cartier, Hublot, A. Lange & Söhne, Laurent Ferrier and many, many more.   Catch up on the boys' brand dinners and who we met out at the biggest watch event in the world, including the fun there is to be had.So buckle up and enjoy the ride as CP7 once again go to Watches & Wonders.  Don't forget to check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience at:www.chronopassion7.com or at our Instagram @chrono_passion_7.Intro-Outro Music Credit "The Attic Is For Work" By Streamer Music Group - Copyright Free Music

Welcome back to your favourite watch-related Podcast!It's that time of the year again… Watches & Wonders is upon us and the boys are going back to Geneva to cover the greatest (watch) show on earth. This episode also sees the return of the unofficial third host of the CP7 Podcast, Editor-at-Large for WatchTime magazine, Martin Green. With it being a bit of a reunion, the boys celebrate with a dram (or two) of whisky, with some hilarious results!Join us as we talk about our reflections on last year's show, our expectations of this year's show and what  are we most looking forward to at this amazing horological spectacle in the heart of Geneva. So as most of the Swiss watch world gets together and releases their new watches, buckle up and enjoy the ride as we preview Watches & Wonders 2025!Don't forget to check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience at:www.chronopassion7.com or at our Instagram @chrono_passion_7.Intro-Outro Music Credit "The Attic Is For Work" By Streamer Music Group - Copyright Free Music

Welcome back to your favourite watch-related podcast!To mark 260 years of one of the most important brands in British watchmaking and horological history, Arnold & Son, we speak to their engaging CEO and consummate gentleman, Pascal Béchu.Sit back and learn about some of the most mind-blowing historical stories about the brand, created by John Arnold and his son John Roger Arnold in 1764. Discover how he went from a humble watchmaker to making watches for a  British king, a world famous nautical explorer, and the home of timekeeping, London's Greenwich Observatory. It doesn't end there the discussion continues with John Arnold's watchmaking relationship, legacy and collaborations with one Abraham Louis Breguet, and were they really BOTH behind the creation of the tourbillon?It's not just a history lesson, we talk about modern-day Arnold & Son and how the brand, under Pascal, is striving to keep every element of the brand's history and heritage alive and up to date in this modern watchmaking era.It is indeed an honour and a pleasure to mark the launch of Arnold & Son's brand new Constant Force Tourbillon today too, with them choosing Chrono Passion 7 to be the first podcast to talk about it and discuss it before Watches & Wonders 2025 where it will be launched as their novelty for the big show.So buckle up and enjoy the ride as we talk history, modernity, and a possible inspiration for MBNF and their Legacy Machine.Don't forget to check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience at:www.chronopassion7.com or at our Instagram @chrono_passion_7.Intro-Outro Music Credit "The Attic Is For Work" By Streamer Music Group - Copyright Free Music

Welcome back to your favourite watch-related podcast!Our latest guest has recently quite literally taken watch-social media by storm. In the space of just a few months, Emily Marsden and her Secret Diary of a Watch Girl Instagram account has not only led to meteoric rise in popularity in an unbelievable way, but her collaboration shows with YouTube's Just Hast have catapulted her to heights even she cannot believe.We find out how this young lady from Bolton, a town in the north of England, went from hanging out at Watches of Switzerland in Manchester as a school girl, to being a champion for the incredible brand IWC, now being invited to hang out regularly at Watches & Wonders.What, or who, was her inspiration and why does she love IWC so much? Find out this and much more, including her favourite IWC and the real reason you should be looking the brand, not forgetting the innovations of watchmaking royalty and nonagenarian Kurt Klaus. Omega has the Moonwatch and space, Rolex has the rich history and marketing led aspirational appeal, what is it that IWC needs to do to put in in the eyes and minds more of watch enthusiasts and buyers alike?On a lighter note, beyond her public persona, Emily reveals her extreme watch nerdery, complete with meticulous spreadsheets that even left horology icon Roger Smith speechless! We even sneak in a quick Watches & Wonders 2025 prediction, so for lots of fun, journey stories, and, of course, a ton of watch talk, buckle up and enjoy the ride as we talk to the very engaging Emily Marsden.Don't forget to check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience at:www.chronopassion7.com or at our Instagram @chrono_passion_7.Intro-Outro Music Credit "The Attic Is For Work" By Streamer Music Group - Copyright Free Music

Welcome back to your favourite watch-related podcast!Sit back and chill out as we talk to the man with the most soothing voice in watch-related podcasting, Mike Stockton from Fratello On Air. A good friend of ours and a man who definitely knows his watches (and a thing or two about collecting sneakers!). Find out how persistence got him, an American living in Europe, his big break in the industry and why you should never give up chasing your passion. He has a strong family background in collecting, which led to his love for vintage watches, although he does also have a respect for the modern pieces of today. Discover which pieces triggered his addiction to watches, especially vintage, and why the chase is what drives most collectors to chop and change so much, leading to the question, are we ever really happy?Hear all about why he loves Fratello, his love for London and the UK, and why he's looking forward to this year's Watches and Wonders 2025 so much above the others.There are also the regular CP7 broad conversations, including brands that need to be brought back, which ones need to up their game and why the Breitling Navitimer is such a collectible watch for both vintage and modern enthusiasts.So it's time to talk, vintage and modern Rolex, Vacheron Constantin, TAG Heuer,  Breitling, and of course, much much more. So buckle up and enjoy the ride for another dose of fun and watch talk with the CP7 Boys and the man with the velvet voice.Check out Mike on Fratello On Air at: https://open.spotify.com/show/4iV2kDOdigxCyjFOTKl1Fx?si=ac3bf41c0b2c4e48Don't forget to check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience at:www.chronopassion7.com or at our Instagram @chrono_passion_7.Intro-Outro Music Credit "The Attic Is For Work" By Streamer Music Group - Copyright Free Music

Welcome back to your favourite watch-related podcast!A very special guest today, not only is he the co-host of the huge Scottish Watches podcast, he's also COO of Horage, Head of RedBar London and a GPHG Academy member to boot. Having already had Rikki Damman on The CP7 Podcast in a previous show we now complete the Scottish Watches set and have Dave Sharp making this a show you simply cannot miss.In this episode, get to hear all about Dave and how he juggles podcasting, being an industry insider and the burden of fame(!). How does he manage all three and still maintain a passion for watches to keep him wanting more?  Find out all about the brand he is involved in, Horage, and the motivation behind their high horology mission, and just why is his favorite watch brand Omega?We also get a real scoop on the future of the pretty much dormant RedBar London, and the plans he's now got in place to breathe life back into it.  So buckle up and enjoy the ride as we laugh, learn, and most importantly, talk watches.Don't forget to check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience at:www.chronopassion7.com or at our Instagram @chrono_passion_7.Intro-Outro Music Credit "The Attic Is For Work" By Streamer Music Group - Copyright Free Music

Yes your favourite watch-related podcast is back after a short break!This is a big one, it's our fiftieth show, half a century, the big 5-0, and we are celebrating with a good old CP7 challenge just like in the old days. As it's the 50th episode the challenge is to build a 5-watch collection with £50,000. Are we up to it? Can we stay within our budget or will we fail miserably?The categories are Daily, Dress, Complication, Stealth Wealth and Bling. So listen in for some real watch fun with some serious watch choices.Using Chrono24 the watch buying world is our oyster as we make our picks from any brand we like, which could be Rolex, Omega, IWC, JLC, Cartier, H Moser & Cie and Hermes.We also have a special announcement to make about Watches & Wonders 2025 and the small matter of being invited onto the Scottish Watches Podcast to record an interview.So buckle up and enjoy the ride for this very special fiftieth show!Check us out on Scottish Watches at:https://open.spotify.com/episode/0jF3aQ2iXIiMBy78ZqJ21t?si=5f217a0023be4d09or https://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2025/02/03/scottish-watches-podcast-645-putting-the-passion-back-into-watches-with-parm-and-andy/Don't forget to check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience at:www.chronopassion7.com or at our Instagram @chrono_passion_7.Intro-Outro Music Credit "The Attic Is For Work" By Streamer Music Group - Copyright Free Music

Welcome back to your favourite watch-related podcast.Have you ever considered giving up on the generic world of mainstream watches? Well, hold that thought! In this latest episode, our guest is a collector deeply immersed in the mysterious world of independent watches but still retains a love for the watches from where it all began.Join us with Ollie Al-Falah, YouTube's "The Watch Collector", who loves a mainstream brand, but became so engrossed in the independent watch world that he ended up investing in the company he bought his first high horology independent watch from, UK-based The Limited Edition.Find out how HYT was his gateway drug into this weird and wonderful rabbit hole and how he moved on from Casio, Omega, Rolex, (and Animal!) to Bulgari, Czapek and the incredible Laurent Ferrier, with its world-famous finishing.This episode shows how these artisans of the watch world really do challenge the norm, awaken our inner risk-taker, and perhaps bring out the peacock in all of us (to an acceptable and tasteful degree of course!).So buckle up and enjoy the ride as we delve deep into the symbiotic coexistence of mainstream and independent watch brands.Check Out The Limited Edition and The Watch Collector on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thelimitededitionCheck Out their Website at:https://www.thelimitededition.co.uk/Don't forget to check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience at:www.chronopassion7.com or at our Instagram @chrono_passion_7.Intro-Outro Music Credit "The Attic Is For Work" By Streamer Music Group - Copyright Free Music

Recorded at the tail end of 2024, the boys speak to none other than Sam Kessler, the editor of world-renowned watch magazine and online platform Oracle Time. Coming from a family involved in watch journalism and vintage watches Sam has a fascinating take on the current state of the watch world both vintage and modern.We talk car and watch collaborations, why are vintage watches better looking than modern ones (or are they?), and some serious chronograph talk. Don't miss Sam's favourite dress, dive and chronograph last year triggered by the Oracle Time Magazine Readers Awards from 2024. Speaking of which Sam offered a discount on an annual subscription so listen out for the discount code on the show. The talk goes back and forth and back again on this one, so buckle up and enjoy the ride in the very enjoyable episode. Check out Oracle Time at:https://oracleoftime.com/ (Web)@oracletime (IG)Check out Sam's Instagram at:@suchafancysamDon't forget to check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience at:www.chronopassion7.com or at our Instagram @chrono_passion_7.Intro-Outro Music Credit "The Attic Is For Work" By Streamer Music Group - Copyright Free Music

It's the end of the year so join us in our Christmas and New Year's special. What were our year's highlights? What were our favourite watches of 2024 and most importantly what were our favourite shows?In a light-hearted show (with a nice festive glass of something) we cover all of these including our favourite stories from the industry this year and also our personal watch-related achievements.Hear about what we think are the biggest trends this year, and most importantly what are our 2025 watch goals? Is it Rolex, Patek Philippe, Oris, Omega, TAG Heuer or even Hublot?So buckle up and enjoy this end-of-year ride as we celebrate the end of 2024 and hail in 2025.The CP7 hand made leather "The Tiger" watch straps are exclusively available at:https://www.chronopassion7.com/thecp7storeCheck out the supplier of our CP7 straps, REM Straps at:www.remsraps.com (web)@rem_straps (Instagram)Don't forget to check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience at:www.chronopassion7.com or at our Instagram @chrono_passion_7.Intro-Outro Music Credit "The Attic Is For Work" By Streamer Music Group - Copyright Free Music

The infamous Quartz Crisis in the 1970s forced a lot of great historical watch brands to close their doors, with Angelus probably being one with the most heritage. However, today, Angelus has been reinvented in a more modern incarnation, and at the helm is its engaging and driven Managing Director, Pascal Béchu, who we shoot the breeze with in our latest episode.Find out how Pascal deals with retaining the DNA of vintage Angelus in the new watch company whist keeping it relevant and up to date with its sports chronograph history. Hear about how releasing complications from the past need to be done alongside adding complications never used previously in its heyday. Talking of complications we also discuss how the monopusher on the amazing Instrument de Vitesse (Speed Instrument) was inspired but the collective artisan genius of F.P Journe, Vianney Halter, both famous for their eponymous brands, and Denis Flageollet, the watchmaking genius behind De Bethune. Not to mention the chronograph history of the Chronodate (formerly known as the Chronodato) and the incredibly important Doctor's Watch complication. So buckle up and enjoy the ride as we rev up and talk sport watches, sports cars and the future of a brand whose future is very strategically steeped in the past. Don't forget to check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience at:www.chronopassion7.com or at our Instagram @chrono_passion_7.Intro-Outro Music Credit "The Attic Is For Work" By Streamer Music Group - Copyright Free Music

What makes a watch contrarian? Going against the grain? Rejecting popular belief? Or just an appreciation of watches which might not hit everyone's radar but certainly captures the attention of a contrarian few?Find out the answer to this most posing of questions as we welcome journalist, enthusiast and all round engaging top guy, Thor Svaboe onto the CP7 Podcast. Thor enlightens us with the answers to all of these questions and more.  He's seen more than his fair share of weird and wonderful watches being an accomplished writer with an edge, who started at Time + Tide, and  rapidly moved on to elite publications such as Revolution, Oracle Time, Fratello and  more recently to the big daddy of them all, Hodinkee.So if you want to know your Aera from your Omega and your Furlan Marri from your Patek Philippe, buckle up and enjoy the ride as we take a highly enjoyable trip into the contrarian wilderness of the watch world. Don't forget to check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience at:www.chronopassion7.com or at our Instagram @chrono_passion_7.Intro-Outro Music Credit "The Attic Is For Work" By Streamer Music Group - Copyright Free Music

Nobody Does It Better or so Carly Simon's song went, but when it comes to putting on the premier watch show in London, nobody does it better than that Rob Corder's WatchPro.Andy flew in specially for this event so take this opportunity to follow the boys' two day experience at the Londoner Hotel in the UK capital's Leicester Square. Nicknamed the unofficial CP7 Christmas Party it was an experience from beginning to end. We meet new and old friends, and brands that the boys have been itching the see for a while like Brew Watches, Favre Leuba, M.A.D Editions, Nivada Grenchen and many more. We also find out why cool French brand Hegid feels like a family affair and why everyone is going crazy about the stone dials of Dennison!So buckle up and enjoy the ride London style as we are back for this year's exciting instalment of WatchPro Salon!  Don't forget to check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience at:www.chronopassion7.com or at our Instagram @chrono_passion_7.Intro-Outro Music Credit "The Attic Is For Work" By Streamer Music Group - Copyright Free Music

We're back for another episode of the CP7 Podcast Unplugged, with minimal editing, and the boys just shooting the breeze with what's been happening with them recently. Catch up with what they have been up to over the last couple of weeks and also hear their take on the most controversial Patek Philippe watch ever released, and definitely the most controversial watch released this year, the Cubitus. Is this really the new 5711? Is is ugly or an evolution of sports watches and the shape of things to come? Is it really a copy of the Cartier Santos? Listen in and find out their take on it and what did Thierry Stern really mean with his comments on why the Cubitus has been received so unceremoniously?So buckle up and enjoy the ride as we go deep into the cube!Don't forget to check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience at:www.chronopassion7.com or at our Instagram @chrono_passion_7.Intro-Outro Music Credit "The Attic Is For Work" By Streamer Music Group - Copyright Free Music

Join us as we talk to Huiy Tang, Co-Founder and the marketing maestro behind RZE Watches.Assembled for adventure since 2020, RZE has been building timepieces for the everyday adventurer, pushing boundaries in quality and value again and again. Greatly inspired by the use of titanium in the aerospace industry for its strength, weight and look, and being a brand so competitively priced in its target market we find out how such stylish, durable and functional watches can be created at these highly competitive price points. Hear how Huiy shares that spirit of adventure that he loves, and how he'd rather live the simple life, and appreciate the great outdoors with the pursuits it brings, rather than buy that big house and Lamborghini, which is a mindset that impressively flows through the other founders of the brand, Travis and Clarence. Huiy also explains why the tool watch market is the perfect choice for RZE, with a keen association with sustainability projects such as Canada's Project Forest which sets out to rewild Canada's local landscape, and a range of outdoor activity and highly durable tools and products. So put on your best outdoor adventure gear, and lace up your boots, so you can buckle up and enjoy the ride as we talk to Huiy from this very unique and cool brand. Check Out RZE at:https://www.rzewatches.com/Check Out Project Forest at:https://projectforest.ca/Don't forget to check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience at:www.chronopassion7.com or at our Instagram @chrono_passion_7.Intro-Outro Music Credit "The Attic Is For Work" By Streamer Music Group - Copyright Free Music

Immerse yourself in La Dolce Vita as the CP7 Boys talk to Mo Coppoletta, an avid De Bethune collector, tattoo artist and designer, as well as the man and mind behind Italy's newly launched and stylish independent watch brand, Gagà Laboratorio. Joining us from Verona in Italy, London-based Mo's passion for style and flair in his debut watch, the Labormatic, is there for all to hear, but it's his quest for the finest quality that only a good watch can have, that will win you over in this show. Like the great movie La Dolce Vita's director, Frederico Fellini, he shares that  “Sweet Life” passion for making sure that feeling good is a priority, with watches and just about anything meaningful to us as individuals in life, and to never compromise that feeling. You will get a sense of how he puts his heart and soul into everything he does, especially when designing the Labormatic. Design is one of the most important qualities of a watch, particularly in the creative independent watchmaking space, and we get to hear about the incredible design influences behind both versions of the new Gagà Laboratorio Labormatic, the Cinquanta and the Bauhaus. Discover how they are based on 1950s Milanese-inspired industrial designs, stylish Italian scooters,  Smeg kitchen appliances, the Porsche 356 and surprisingly San Giorgio fans! Listen in as we unravel many strands of these 20th century design icons from the 50s and 60s in the DNA of this remarkable watch. The boys first saw this watch at Geneva Watch Days 2024 and immediately felt compelled to talk to the man behind the vision, so buckle up and enjoy the ride as we revel in an Italian and CP7  “settimo cielo”.Don't forget to check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience at:www.chronopassion7.com or at our Instagram @chrono_passion_7.Intro-Outro Music Credit "The Attic Is For Work" By Streamer Music Group - Copyright Free Music

Check out the show notes on our website to see pictures of all of the watches we talk about on this show, as you listen along to give you a visual experience:www.chronopassion7.com or our Instagram @chrono_passion_7To mark the 1st birthday of the CP7 Podcast, which also happens to be our landmark 40th episode, we have an extremely special guest on to talk watches and a few other unexpected topics too! The CP7 Boys chat to none other than Robert Jan Broer, affectionately known as RJ, the Founder of Europe's leading watch enthusiast online platform Fratello. Not only is he the main man at Fratello, he is also the creator of Speedy Tuesday on social media and a huge Omega Speedmaster collector.No show with RJ can start without a Speedmaster kick off and boy do we get into some depth about how important it is in the watch icon hierarchy, and how many different models have been made, including a red Speedmaster Racing Michael Schumacher Edition, that Andy had handled which was owned by former Williams and McClaren Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya.  You'll be blown away by what RJ thinks is the most important watch made in the history of the watch industry, as it's most certainly not what you think!The boys also get RJ's valuable personal yet experienced insight into what will be a future icon that hasn't quite made it to that "label" yet, and what he rules out as not quite making the cut, of course giving his reasons why. Listen in to RJ's opinion on what is collectible and what is not as he uses the very interesting Porsche 911 vs Porsche Boxster collectibility debate. Finally what brands need a bit more recognition due to merit and continuous improvement rather than hype? So let's talk Omega, Rolex, Cartier plus many more.For these answers, great insights and a lot of fun, buckle up and enjoy the ride as we mark this monumental show with one of the boys' most favourite and fun episodes so far.Check out Fratello at:www.fratellowatches.comCheckout Fratello Talks on YouTube at:https://youtube.com/@fratellomagazine?si=-1Nicl3_sUdsFMS-Or from your favourite Podcatcher. Don't forget to check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience at:www.chronopassion7.com or at our Instagram @chrono_passion_7.Intro-Outro Music Credit "The Attic Is For Work" By Streamer Music Group - Copyright Free Music

Check out the show notes on our website to see pictures of all of the watches we talk about on this show, as you listen along to give you a visual experience:www.chronopassion7.com or our Instagram @chrono_passion_7Hot off the press! The UK's Bristol-based Fears Watch Company has just this week released a jumping hour watch into their regular collection, the Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour, and the CP7 Boys got hands-on before this show to review it. Just to give you that extra special CP7 experience, who better to invite onto the show to talk about the new watch than, none other than the dapper and charismatic CEO of Fears, and our first-ever returning guest, Nicholas Bowman-Scargill. Discover this new Fears watch's association with the Alliance 01, released in collaboration with Christopher Ward at the beginning of 2023. Listen out for the similarities, and slightly nuanced differences in the movement, design, and layout of this new jumping hour watch, and what exactly are the philosophical connotations of a jumping hour watch?Gluttons for punishment Fears don't stop there, another special Brunswick 38 was also released this week so there's lots to talk about, lots to laugh about, and lots of watches!So buckle up and enjoy the ride as we give our thoughts and feelings to the CEO himself.Check out the Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour and all of the watches Fears Watch Company make at:www.fearswatches.comDon't forget to check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience at:www.chronopassion7.com or at our Instagram @chrono_passion_7.Intro-Outro Music Credit "The Attic Is For Work" By Streamer Music Group - Copyright Free Music

Check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience as you listen along  at:www.chronopassion7.com or our Instagram @chrono_passion_7It is finally here, Part 2 of our Geneva Watch Days Review show, and we wrap up our experience in this special show. Having reported on so many cool watch brands in Part 1 the boys look at the talk of the event the H Moser X Studio Underdog two-watch collaboration called The Passion Fruit (Obviously named after us!). They also lift the lid on their LVMH Fabrique Du Temps Manufacture visit, and why it was the highlight of their  trip to Geneva?  Listen in to hear what else the boys got up to as they visited Frederique Constant, Alpina, Czapek, Bianchet, plus many, many more!You will even get a sneak peek at who will be future guests on the show.So buckle up and enjoy the ride for our closing thoughts on Geneva Watch Days 2024. Don't forget to check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience at:www.chronopassion7.com or at our Instagram @chrono_passion_7.Intro-Outro Music Credit "The Attic Is For Work" By Streamer Music Group - Copyright Free Music

Check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience as you listen along  at:www.chronopassion7.com or our Instagram @chrono_passion_7Yes he's back, back again! The resident gentleman of The CP7 Podcast, Mr Martin Green. Interrupting his busy schedule in the Netherlands, Martin finally prioritised between being Editor At Large for Watch Time USA magazine, and the GPHG Academy's voting panel to take his place as the unofficial third member of Chrono Passion 7! This episode was supposed to be the CP7 Geneva Watch Days Review Part 2 but the  opportunity of having Martin on was too good to pass up. So as Martin missed Geneva Watch Days 2024 he asks the boys a few questions to calm his FOMO before the real watch talk begins. Do we really need a quest for the world's thinnest watch? Why are some three dial chronographs called Bicompax and not Tricompax? Which independent brands are the ones to look out for? But most importantly, which watches have been caught on the radar of our trio?So buckle up, sit back, and enjoy the ride for a lot of watch talk, fun and special insights from your favourite watch-related podcast! Don't forget to check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience at:www.chronopassion7.com or at our Instagram @chrono_passion_7.Intro-Outro Music Credit "The Attic Is For Work" By Streamer Music Group - Copyright Free Music

Check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience as you listen along  at:www.chronopassion7.comThey're back from where it all began for the podcast! The CP7 boys have been to the amazing Geneva Watch Days 2024 and returned to tell the tale, in part 1 of 2, of this special CP7 Podcast.From a slightly worrying start to a marathon of brand appointments, networking, journalistic highlights, and hospitality... lots of hospitality!Being the premier event for independent watch brands in the industry, discover how Geneva Watch Days 2024 showcased so many superb and creative brands, from an affordable price point to the extremely high-end luxury we can only dream about.This was no Rolex, Omega, Swatch, or Cartier love-in, instead in this show the boys talk about luxurious Jacob & Co., uber cool De Bethune, the people's champion Oris, a rejuvenated Favre Leuba, high octane Depancel, and the mighty Armin Strom.As an added treat hear about how they witnessed the relaunch of sophisticated  Daniel Roth, courtesy of LVMH's Fabrique Du Temps spearheaded by watchmaker icons Enrico Barbasini and Michel Navas. It really was a "pinch yourself to believe it" moment, and listen in on how humbled and honored our guys were to be there.So buckle up and enjoy the ride as we get into Part 1 of this Geneva Watch Days rollercoaster.Don't forget to check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience at:www.chronopassion7.com or at our Instagram @chrono_passion_7.Intro-Outro Music Credit "The Attic Is For Work" By Streamer Music Group - Copyright Free Music

Check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience as you listen along  at:www.chronopassion7.comA very special topic on this show, the CP7 boys return to the scene of the crime, the birthplace of this Podcast, Geneva Watch Days. You've heard the rumours, but now hear the genuine origin story of the CP7 Podcast, and how big guests and big brands were there from its inception.To kick off the boys talk about their recent summer breaks and watch meet ups. Andy held a RedBar Barcelona event and Parm paid his first visit to a Time 4A Pint watch meet in London. Discover what happened during both meets in both cities and the great watch people they met.Then on to the main topic, Geneva Watch Days 2024, the world's largest show for independent watch brands. There are so many independent brands at the show both high end and well-priced, and the boys spill the beans on who they are most looking forward to meeting. So out goes Rolex, Omega, Cartier and Patek Philippe and in comes De Bethune, MB&F, Nivada Grenchen, Moser, Krayon, and many, many more. So buckle up and enjoy the ride as we talk Geneva Watch Days, imposter syndrome, beer and watches, and a plethora of independent brands.Useful Links:Geneva Watch Dayswww.gva-watch-days.com (web)@geneva_watch_days (IG)RedBar Barcelona@redbarbarcelona (IG)Time4A pintwww.time4apint.com (web)@time4apint (IG)Don't forget to check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience at:www.chronopassion7.com or at our Instagram @chrono_passion_7.Intro-Outro Music Credit "The Attic Is For Work" By Streamer Music Group - Copyright Free Music

Check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience as you listen along  at: www.chronopassion7.com or at our Instagram @chrono_passion_7 In this very special episode, the CP7 Boys are joined by Rikki Daman from the stellar Scottish Watches Podcast.It was a great day to record the show, as not only did Scottish Watches just release their latest collaboration with cool Swiss brand Formex, the Essence Skye that very day, but the banter is off the chart from the get go!Scottish Watches is the most popular watch podcast right now (apart from CP7 of course!) and was started by Rikki in 2019 whilst a complete newbie in the watch world. Hear about how, in that short time, Scottish Watches have collaborated with multiple brands including Swatch and H. Moser & Cie and become the juggernaut they are now, and what exactly is the real story behind the H.Moser x Scottish Watches collaboration Streamliner (or Memeliner as Rikki calls it). Was it really an April Fool's joke? Find out here. It ended in 2019, but the boys find out about the the old Basel World and the difference between that, and today's premier watch show event, Watches & Wonders. Have they both been surpassed by Dubai Watch Week?So buckle up and enjoy the ride as the boys and Rikki shoot the breeze, banter each other, and talk watches in this special show.Check Out Scottish Watches at:Web -            www.scottishwatches.comYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/@ScottishWatchesInstagram - @scottishwatchesDon't forget to check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience at:www.chronopassion7.com or at our Instagram @chrono_passion_7.Intro-Outro Music Credit "The Attic Is For Work" By Streamer Music Group - Copyright Free Music

Check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience as you listen along  at:www.chronopassion7.comWant to learn about one of the most creative British watch brands in the watch world? Listen in as the boys talk to José Miranda of Isotope Watches and uncover the creative genius he and his brand humbly emanate. Hear about how Gerald Genta inspired Isotope's first ever watch, the Jumping Hour Rider, and the pitfalls and challenges José faced in producing it. Starting his watch business in 2016 it hasn't taken long to get recognised by the big players in the industry, as Isotope made their initial collaboration watch with none other than Wei Koh's Revolution Magazine with their mirror-dialled Mercury. At first glance, this and the new MoonShot Chronograph, the Flyway, The Goutee D'Eau, and the yet-to-be in main production Jumping Hour OVNI may all seem like completely different styles of watches, but you'll be fascinated to hear how the rich Isotope design language and DNA runs through the veins of all of them, with more Easter Eggs, and spiritual and mystical links than The Da Vinci Code. Inspired by The Egg of Columbus, discover how José won't stop until he makes the impossible possible, fueled by his desire and passion to be unique, and try what nobody else has. So if you thought Isotope was simply a "quirky" British brand (via Portugal), think again and fall in love with the underrated but most certainly highly respected, creative mind of the main man at Isotope Watches.Get ready for an incredible experience, which may have also inadvertently unearthed a watch perfect for the next installment in James Cameron's Terminator movie series!So buckle up and enjoy the ride as we delve deep into the mindset of a real gentleman and visionary in the watch world. Find out more about Isotope at the below links:https://isotopewatches.com   -   Website@isotopewatches                          -  InstagramDon't forget to check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience at:www.chronopassion7.com or at our Instagram @chrono_passion_7.Intro-Outro Music Credit "The Attic Is For Work" By Streamer Music Group - Copyright Free Music

Check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience as you listen along  at:www.chronopassion7.comJoin us in another Unplugged show! No editing, no deletes, just pure unadulterated watch talk. Oh, and for the first time, the CP7 boys are enjoying a beer (or two!) live on air.With all the uncertainty in the watch world right now, the hype looks to have well and truly died down; is it finally safe for us enthusiasts to have some fun, and not have to worry about the investment-inspired "hype-class" polluting the hobby? That question has inspired this show... don't judge a watch by its cover, can we  have fun and wear the watches we want… irrespective of what anyone else says?So temporarily tear up your Rolex or Patek Philippe waiting lists, and let's  get into some other brands, for our fix of horological fun.  MB&F, Bell & Ross, Maurice Lacroix, Franck Muller, and even Ulysse Nardin all get put to the test CP7 style!So buckle up and enjoy the ride, as the boys get into another fun filled, and thought provoking CP7 Unplugged show. A very special thanks to Alon Ben Joseph from Amsterdam's legendary Ace Jewelers for loaning us the review watches. Check out Alon on Instagram at @alonbenjoseph and Ace Jewelers @acejewelers ( weblink: www.acejewelers.com).// Always drink responsibly //Don't forget to check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience at:www.chronopassion7.comIntro-Outro Music Credit "The Attic Is For Work" By Streamer Music Group - Copyright Free Music

Check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience as you listen along  at: www.chronopassion7.comSummer is here and it's holiday season! But which watch do you take with you on your vacation? Is one enough?Inspired by Parm's recent trip to Singapore and Malaysia, where he had three different holiday experiences on one trip, the boys decide which watches would fit in for each stage. Listen in as they discuss which watches to take on a holiday for (1) travelling and sights, (2) a city break, and (3) the ultimate summer holiday, the beach vacation. To make this a challenge worthy of the CP7 boys, the usual suspects like Patek Philippe, Rolex, Tudor, Omega, Cartier, or IWC would NOT be counted. This challenge allows them to highlight brands or models that aren't as high profile but carry some serious watch credentials, particularly for a summer holiday.  So forget your Submariner, Speedmaster, Black Bay, or Santos, and let's take a refreshing look at something different for the most fun time of the year. We also find out what the boys have been up to, which includes an exciting merchandise collaboration with Totte from REM Straps, and a catch-up with listeners of the show, and top guys, The Watch Brothers Neil and Mark.So Buckle up and enjoy the ride in this special summer show which should heat up your summer holiday watch choices for the season ahead!!! Check out these Instagram links:@rem_straps@realwatchbrothersCheck Out These Weblinks:www.remstraps.comwww.watchbrothers.co.ukDon't forget to check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience at:www.chronopassion7.com

Ever wanted to know what it's like to start a watch magazine, but were too afraid to ask?Join the boys to find out in this latest episode, as they get the scoop on Niclas  Berglund from Bezl Magazine, the owner, editor, and photographer for the up-and-coming online watch enthusiasts' magazine which focuses on the storytelling of watch collectors, and why they own and love their watches.Originally a Swedish TV journalist, covering dangerous conflicts and war zones in the Middle East, Niclas gives an insight into why watches are so special to him and why he felt the need to be more involved in the watch community. Listen in to discover the ins and outs of getting an online watch magazine started, the challenges faced when finding the stories to write about, and of course, covering some of the finest timepieces in the world. Did Niclas really cover Jay-Z and his amazing Patek Philippe 2499 in his first issue? In true CP7 form, the boys get to know the man behind the editorial and camera, and uncover his love for MB&F, as well as Rolex, Tudor, Cartier, and why independent brands are becoming his true passion. As a bonus exclusive, find out all about Niclas' new and exciting collaboration physical paper magazine with Instagram sensation Superwatchman (Issue 1 of which is planned for 25th July 2024). So buckle up and enjoy the ride as we talk, watch magazines, editorials, crazy watches, exciting collaborations, and interestingly, the best watch to wear in a war zone!Check out these weblinks:https://bezlmagazine.com/https://superwatchman.comCheck out these Instagram accounts:@bezlmagazine@superwatchmanDon't forget to check out the show notes on our new website for a visual experience:www.chronopassion7.com

Don't forget to check out the show notes on our new website for a visual experience:www.chronopassion7.comBack by popular demand, CP7 goes unplugged and unedited one more time. With it being halfway through the year and inspired by a review watch, the guys talk about their watch goals for this year and maybe the next.  We get some real open conversation, and some reflective thinking in seeing how their habits have changed, over the course of time. So what is on their wishlists? Has Andy got a new itch for Tudor, is the Rolex at risk? Talking of Tudor did Parm really say he's warming to the new Tudor Ranger?! There's only one way to find out. Budget, plays an important role in any watch purchase, and where can you find a good price and high quality in one go? Could it be Seiko? It is a brand loved by many and looked down on by some but nobody can deny its versatility. Find out the boys' take on that most posing of questions.Is vintage Cartier another genre worth looking into and why is the Omega Speedmaster said to be the most important watch ever made?So buckle up and enjoy the ride, and most importantly enjoy this very special unplugged edition.Don't forget to check out the show notes on our new website for a visual experience:www.chronopassion7.com

Don't forget to check out the show notes on our new website for a visual experience:www.chronopassion7.comJoin us for a special show with Nacho Conde, Managing Editor for Europe's largest online magazine for watch enthusiasts, Fratello. Not only does he play such an important role in Fratello, he also hosts their regular podcast on YouTube , Fratello Talks. But more importantly, Nacho's true passion is photography, and he takes professional watch shots for Fratello and his own personal Instagram too!With watch photography being what we at CP7 call, the mystic art of the watch world, we took the opportunity to delve into the subject, and speak to the perfect person to teach us a little about these mystical mysteries and unknowns.Listen in to discover what challenges and obstacles you must avoid to get THAT great shot. Want to take your photography to the next level? Nacho reveals all, plus what you would need to make it as a pro. Find out the best and most frustrating watches for photography, and why are some watches more photogenic and some not so much?So if you want your Omega, Rolex, or Universal Geneve watch shots to stand out from your Hamilton, Tudor, or Panerai, buckle up and enjoy the ride as we attempt to take your (and our) watch photography to the next level.Check out Nacho on Instagram:@nachocondeand at Fratello:@fratelloCheck out the Fratello Talks podcast on YouTube and from the Fratello website:https://www.youtube.com/@FratelloMagazine/podcastshttps://www.fratellowatches.com/category/in-depth/podcast-2/Don't forget to check out the show notes on our new website for a visual experience:www.chronopassion7.com

Let Us Know What You Think of This Episode Gérald Genta is a name that needs no introduction to any watch enthusiast the world over.  His designs have shaped the luxury watch world over the last few decades with iconic watch designs such as the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, Patek Philippe Nautilus and the Omega Constellation, amongst many others.This show was inspired by the recent reissue of the Credor Locomotive to mark the 50th anniversary of the luxury Japanese watch brand usually associated with Seiko. But did you know that it was Genta who designed it? Ironically for one of the brands that had led to the quartz crisis which had crippled his beloved Swiss watch industry. So, as it says in the title was this his guilty pleasure? Find out as the CP7 boys give their thoughts on this very polarising design, and what it really meant to Genta.Of course, it's not a CP7 show without a challenge and today the guys pick their favourite 3 Genta pieces outside of the obvious Royal Oak and Nautilus. Brace yourselves for an exciting announcement too as the podcast evolves into Phase 2 of its roadmap which can hopefully take the pod to a whole new level.So buckle up and enjoy the ride for an unforgettable show about the Maestro himself, Gérald Genta, and our own very special news.Don't forget to check out the show notes on our new website for a visual experience:www.chronopassion7.com

Let Us Know What You Think of This Episode Join us with the dapper and charismatic CEO of Fears Watches, Nicholas Bowman-Scargill. How did the former city banker, PR Executive and Marketing man end up becoming a watchmaker for Rolex, and ultimately end up reigniting one of the UK's most historically popular watch brands, Fears? Take and inside look at what it took for Nicholas to not only restart his great, great, great grandfather's watch brand, which had to shut it's doors in 1976, but also live up to the company's historic heritage and turn it into a modern and exciting watch brand in it's own right today. Is British watchmaking back with a bang? Why is the US market so important to British watch brands? Why is mallard green the best named dial colour ever? Buckle up and enjoy the ride as Nicholas Bowman-Scargill tells all with determination, ambition, passion and of course that witty English sense of humour, which is certain to impress, amuse and most importantly, inspire you.  You can find out more about Nicholas and Fears Watches at:https://linktr.ee/fearswatches?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaauCR7iWwy4AvbeXtLSX3aQ1CA_ecdD2fhiT76W58kJ80CzY8xBDLZM2ao_aem_AZ0Vq1d0fut5tFFTLU4rBh0eNRL7MfncqOUoy1xTiAyGFjUCJaLCJPMa3m8WMEO9dZ6fp4oZhDTXcB3ud4ch7mLSDon't forget to check out the show notes on Instagram for a visual experience:@chrono_passion_7

Yes unbelievably it's Episode 25 of The CP7 Podcast! Who would  have thought?!So going back to the old school challenges of their early shows the boys have set themselves a real head scratcher in this one. Being the 25th episode, the numbers 2 and 5 will be put to task at three price points. They'll pick a three-piece collection for each other, the first price point at no more than £250, the second at £2,500, and the third at a whopping £25,000. But it won't end there and in true CP7 form, to keep up with what's going on in the watch world, they also decide for each other, a pick from the recent Only Watch Auction. So who'll get their picks right? Who will win the Big 2-5 Challenge? Buckle up and join the ride to find out…Don't forget to check out the show notes on Instagram for a visual experience:@chrono_passion_7

Catching up on the latest watch news and reviews, the boys discuss the biggest (well it's only 35 mm!) hype release of this year, the return of the TAG Heuer Formula 1 in collaboration with New York streetwear brand Kith. Is the the right way to go with  the revival of the iconic  watch or has TAG have driven off track? So listen in at pole position to see if this new Formula 1 is leading the pack or driving the guys round the bend! Another hot new release has been the Christopher Ward Twelve X (Ti) with a skeletonised in house movement and über cool looks and finishing. Has CEO Mike France played a masterstroke or has Christopher Ward drifted out of its lane? The answer lies in the episode. The boys have also got some review watches in with Andy getting  a couple of Barcelona based Lebond watches and Parm getting an Atelier Wen Perception after a meet up with the brand in London having first met them in Geneva. So buckle up, start your engines and enjoy the ride as we talk watches CP7 style!Don't forget to check out the show notes on Instagram for a visual experience:@chrono_passion_7

The boys' final account of their amazing trip to Watches and Wonders is told to you in Part 2 of this "audio journal" chronicling this quite amazing Swiss watch event. In this episode, the boys mostly focus on brands which were exhibiting in other parts of Geneva, such as the excellent Time To Watches Show, and at the luxurious Genevan hotels Beau Rivage and the Four Seasons. But they do venture back into Palexpo, to cover a couple of brands who just had to be given a bit of the spotlight. Get ready for the lowdown and novelties from Jacob & Co., Biver Watches, Laurent Ferrier, Trilobe, Vincent Calabrese, Atelier Wen, Fears and many more.No CP7 trip would be quite the same without a funny story or two along the way, and their journey home was just as hilarious as their arrival.So listen out for the scoop on some great people, great watches AND the greatest watch show on earth.Buckle up and enjoy the ride as we conclude this monumental moment in time, in the Chrono Passion 7 Podcast's short but eventful history.Don't forget to check out the following Friends of the Show on Instagram and YouTube:Martin Green at:https://www.instagram.com/m.a.r.t.i.n_g.r.e.e.n/?hl=enMarko Koncina's Swiss Watch Gang at -https://linktr.ee/swisswatchgangSophie's Watch World at:https://www.youtube.com/@Sophies-watch-worldhttps://www.instagram.com/sophies.watch.world/?igsh=amQzMm9qOGN3MG45&utm_source=qrAleksWatch at:https://www.instagram.com/alekswatches/?hl=enhttps://www.youtube.com/c/AleksWatchesDon't forget to check out the show notes on Instagram for a visual experience:@chrono_passion_7

The boys are finally back after an exhausting trip!Unscathed and exhilarated by the experience of their first Watches and Wonders at Palexpo in Geneva, they lift the lid on the biggest watch event on the planet bar none. Hear about the plethora emotions that run through the mind of a new watch journalist for the big event, and the excitement before, during, and after such an incredible adventure. Press Days at Watches and Wonders are traditionally the busiest in the watch journalist's calendar, and this year was no exception. The CP7 guys give you the inside track on their favourite brands and how many amazing watches they got to get hands on-with, and on their wrists. It was literally quite a journey and don't miss the story of their unplanned trip to Germany! So buckle up and enjoy the ride, as they talk Rolex, Tudor, H. Moser & Cie, Vacheron Constantin, Cazapek, Zenith, Piaget, Hublot, and many more on a one-way ticket to Watches and Wonders 2024…Don't forget to check out the show notes on Instagram for a visual experience:@chrono_passion_7

In a one-off unedited and unplugged show The CP7 Podcast shares how it is off to Watches and Wonders 2024 at the Palexpo in Geneva, for press week. Listen in to find out how the boys got invited to the press days and the hard work it takes to make it happen.There is also always time for some watch talk as the boys break down the new Rolex and Tudor teaser trailers and what they think could be coming out this year at the pinnacle event in Geneva. Talking of new releases there's also a look at the hype behind the Swatch x Omega MoonSwatch: Mission To The Moonphase featuring Charles Schultz's lovable cartoon canine Snoopy in white and soon to be black. Talking of white dials, on Parm's recent trip to Dubai he got hands-on with the new white dial Omega Speedmaster so listen out for his take on it from a first-hand perspective and a little surprise news about the IWC Ingenieur. So excuse the unedited errmmms, ahhhs, breaths, and any other usually edited-out sounds/words, buckle up and enjoy the ride.Don't forget to check out the show notes on Instagram for a visual experience:@chrono_passion_7

Finally, after all of the guest shows Parm and Andy get to do a show with just the two of them, shooting the breeze with what's going on in the watch world. Hear what they have been up to over the last few weeks and find out about the excellent review watch they test drove for Alon Ben Joseph from Ace Jewelers in Amsterdam, the Frederique Constant  x Ace Jewelers Highlife World Timer. There have been a few watches on the red carpet of the Oscars recently including the new white dial Omega Speedmaster, and the boys let you know if it's a movie star or just an extra in the catalogue. Listen to what they think of this and all the watch highlights from the prestigious awards ceremony, including watches from Rolex, Cartier, Vacheron Constantin and Jacob & Co. Andy got to try on and review some rare vintage watches from his friends in Barcelona. Some real vintage classics. Meanwhile  in London British watchmaking showcased its best talent at the inaugural British Watchmakers Day, and Parm was there to get the inside scoop on this monumental show. So to know the difference between your Christopher Wards from your William Woods, your Farers from your Fears, and how cool Isotope really are, buckle up and enjoy the ride as we give you another unforgettable episode. Check out Ace Jewelers Instagram at @acejewelers and online at www.acejewelers.com. Andy's vintage loan watches were from:https://www.instagram.com/peluco?igsh=MXRsdGw2NnZ4MnkyNA==Andhttps://www.instagram.com/mycupoftime?igsh=YXoyYjA4N2lhYXE0Don't forget to check out the show notes on Instagram for a visual experience:@chrono_passion_7

Watchmaking with passion! That's what you will get from this very special episode. Sit back and listen to Giles Ellis, creator of the Schofield Watch Company as he waxes lyrical about his watches, why he makes them, and how he created his very unique watch brand. A refreshing insight into when passion trumps financial reward and why it is so important for him to maintain control of every detailed aspect of what he designs and manufactures.  Find out why optimum design language and uniqueness are key to what Schofield  Watch Company makes and why the generic and ubiquitous just isn't what Giles envisions for his company. Also, find out how thirty separate suppliers were used to make one particular creation of his and how painstakingly challenging each aspect was to design, plan, and coordinate.So buckle up and enjoy the ride, we can guarantee you're going to be fascinated with what Giles has to say.Check out Schofield Watch Company at https://schofieldwatchcompany.com/Check out Giles' podcast Sometime on Spotify and all regular podcatchers.Don't forget to check out the show notes on Instagram for a visual experience:@chrono_passion_7

A watch nerd's delight, that's what this show is! Get your pens and notepads at the ready and prepare to scribble down some serious and essential information. Once again the boys are delighted to be joined by Martin Green, Editor-at-Large for Watch Time, Academy of the GPHG member, and now officially the resident gentleman of the CP7 Podcast.Take a tour of under-appreciated brands like Corum, Longines, Blancpain and some more popular ones like Omega, IWC and Panerai; hear about some seriously amazing watches that we watch nuts do need to discover. We talk history, watchmaker's passion, and probably the most overlooked quality of a watch, the simple beauty and aesthetics of an exquisite timepiece.So buckle up as today's a school day, listen to the offerings we put forward for you, and most importantly enjoy the ride CP7 style!Don't forget to check out the show notes on Instagram for a visual experience:@chrono_passion_7

Meet Sophie from Instagram and YouTube's Sophie's Watch World.  In a show that was planned to be all about British Watchmaking the conversation soon turned into some quality watch talk, banter and putting the watch world to rights.  So listen in to this really fun show as we delve into whether style and horology can co-exist, which are the best British watch  brands, whatever happened to Smiths Watches and does size REALLY matter? From vintage Rolex to the Fears' Brunswick Aurora to the Swatch MoonSwatch, this show has got it all. So buckle up and once again enjoy the ride to horological enlightenment!Check out Sophie on IG & YouTube:@sophies.watch.worldhttps://youtube.com/@Sophies-watch-world?si=PSC-aFLWZgOv6QMIDon't forget to check out the show notes on Instagram for a visual experience:@chrono_passion_7

Want to know how to get ahead in the watch industry? Recorded in mid-January, the guys interview watch industry insider Rob Nudds, watchmaker, journalist and host of the The Real Time Show podcast. Starting off at the British School of Watchmaking,  where he got the highest score on record for his exam in watchmaking theory, find out how Rob went on to write for aBlogtoWatch, Fratello, Time & Tide, and Revolution USA. All the while working for Omega and Bremont before becoming Head of Sales for NOMOS Glashütte in the UK, plus much, much more. Kick back and relax and let Rob tell you his story and there's a lot to tell. So buckle up and once again enjoy the ride.Listen to The Real Time Show podcast at https://open.spotify.com/show/4nxfoXiU0OZ9dpQliwQWit?si=EsPuykWpTGKktoobn62xJwDon't forget to check out the show notes on Instagram for a visual experience:@chrono_passion_7

Do you believe you could wear one watch for a whole month? What would be the outcome? Join us as we hear how Parm inadvertently set himself the unprecedented Explorer January challenge and documented it on Instagram. We hear about his motivation, thoughts and emotions throughout all 31 days of  the opening month of this year. Also find out about the heart breaking day which almost derailed the challenge highlighting the unexplainable connection us enthusiasts have with our watches. After this show will you make  your own challenge too? Be it with a Rolex, Omega, Swatch or Casio G Shock, a watch nerd's challenge should always be unique to this crazy hobby. So enjoy this short and more “unplugged” show  by buckling up and joining the ride. Don't forget to check out the show notes on Instagram for a visual experience:@chrono_passion_7

Have you ever wondered if you are going the wrong way with your watch collecting? Do you regret that first purchase or regret not making that first purchase you'd planned? Join the guys as they discuss this with the esteemed watch journalist and all-round watch nerd Martin Green, new resident gentleman of the show.  Hear about the loves, regrets and downright stupid mistakes they all made on their watch buying journeys. Get to know Martin too as he discusses how deep into the rabbit hole he goes and why the Omega Speedmaster isn't necessarily for everyone. Can Andy build a new core collection with a new fresh approach and will Rolex be the new spark he needed? Why did Parm pass on the James Bond Omega Seamaster all those years ago and how happy was he with what he bought in its place?Most of all enjoy the passionate debate and chat that you will only find on the CP7 Podcast. So once again buckle up and enjoy the ride!Don't forget to check out the show notes on Instagram for a visual experience:@chrono_passion_7

Join the guys in this very special interview with Pietro Tomajer, GPHG Academy member and Co-Founder of The Limited Edition. Find out how this true gentleman of the watch world left a life in the corporate world of luxury goods and  ultimately mainstream watches to build an online business focused soleley on independent watch brands and smaller watchmakers. Get a deeper insight into how the top independent watchmakers are much more than meets the eye and why they are considered artisans in a romantic world of pure imagination. Discover how to get to know the best current and the top up and coming independent brands, and how to realize if the independent watch bug has bitten you.Expect some fun and games when Pietro an expert in the field, rates Parm and Andy's picks of Independent Brands from Episode 11. Were they a hit or a miss??? Listen in to find out. Pietro also lifts the lid on why the greatest living master watchmaker today isn't able to sell his watches globally and why if you find one of their watches, make sure you don't miss an opportunity.So once again and buckle up and enjoy the ride CP7 Style!Check out the Limited Edition's website for more information at wwww.thelimitededition.co.uk.Check Out The Limited Edition on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@thelimitededitionDon't forget to check out the show notes on Instagram for a visual experience:@chrono_passion_7

Can you ever own one watch? Is it possible to only have one timepiece for life and find horological nirvana?In a puzzle as old as watch collecting the boys have an in depth discussion and debate on one of the most posing and difficult questions known to the watch enthusiast.They certainly dig deep and get into some real psychological back-and-forth, explaining their watch collecting habits with their influences, and if they can give it all up for that holy grail "one and done" watch?So sit tight and buckle up once more as Parm and Andy take a closer look at the watches they have, the watches they let go and ultimately themselves to see if they can make the ultimate sacrifice of a one watch collection.Join in the debate and see where we end up. Do all roads lead to Rolex? Is Patek Philippe the ultimate grail? Or is Swatch the great equaliser?Don't forget to check out the show notes on Instagram for a visual experience:@chrono_passion_7

Ever wanted to know about independent watch brands but were too afraid to ask? Then join Parm and Andy as they put themselves to task to find the best independent watch brands that not everyone would know about and give the low down as only they can do. It wouldn't be Chrono Passion 7 if they didn't also set themselves an almost impossible task too! So they have picked an independent brand and two watches from each brand,  at the three price points: (i) up to £5K, (ii) up to £20K and (iii) a sky's the limit any amount of money pick , so have a listen to how they get on and see if you agree with their selections.Can Parm describe these complicated movements? Can Andy master French? Most importantly can 2024 be huge year for independent brands and also Chrono Passion 7???So today forget your Rolex, Cartier, Omega and Swatch, to buckle up and join this white knuckle ride as we once again get stuck in!HERE WE GO!Don't forget to check out the show notes on Instagram for a visual experience:@chrono_passion_7

In a fun packed New Year's show, made in late December 2023, join the guys as they make their predictions for the next Swatch X offering in 2024. What will be the next Swatch Group icon to undergo the bioceramic treatment? First we discover how The Swatch Group initially started to form out of a disastrous time which was even bigger than the quartz crisis! Then the fun begins as we look at the key brands that shaped the horological giant known as The Swatch Group and predict which watches could be released next year in a Swatch X collab.From Breguet, Omega, Blancpain, Glashütte Original, Longines, Rado, Certina, and Mido... which could it be?Have the boys gone a challenge too far? Can they figure out the watches and themes Swatch will use? More importantly what colours should they be???Check out this fun and very informative episode and give yourself a great start to 2024!!!Don't forget to check out the show notes on Instagram for a visual experience:@chrono_passion_7

Just a quick impromptu show to show our appreciation to our listeners for their continued support.The guys talk about their highlights and individual and collective journeys with the podcast and future plans too!But this wouldn't be CP7 without a some watch talk too and a little challenge on the best watches they have handled and tried on this year.There of course will be some fun too including their epic fails of the year!! With Tudor and Rolex both in the running!So sit back, relax and enjoy this special Christmas show.Don't forget to check out the show notes on Instagram for a visual experience:@chrono_passion_7

What would you do over three days in Geneva?Join the guys as they team up with RedBar Barcelona for a rollercoaster ride of watches and fun on a recent trip to Geneva.Hear how they caught up with their friends at Jacob & Co. Trying on more unbelievable watches that will blow your mind.Listen to how Urwerk dazzled them with lightsabers and atomic clocks plus many more weird and wonderful horological treats.But don't miss the jewel in the crown of the trip, THAT factory and hospitality two day visit to Zenith Watches. Find out how Zenith is a brand steeped in tradition and heritage and the true importance of the iconic El Primero movement. Get to hear about the wonderful people at this amazing brand over two days of watch talk, great watches and great fun. Zenith is most certainly a brand you need to look at.Most importantly of all who was Charles Vermot and what did he do to miraculously save Zenith? We guarantee his story will give you goosebumps, so buckle up and enjoy the ride!Check out our show notes on Instagram, @chrono_passion_7 for a visual experience.Don't forget to check out the show notes on Instagram for a visual experience:@chrono_passion_7

As 2023 closes and never shy of setting ourselves a challenge we name our five favourite picks from this year's watch releases!A surprising entry from Rolex and Cartier, listen in to find out why, and is now the time to get into Breguet? Are Tudor and Omega a hit or a miss this year? Can Moser's dials get even better?Find out our answers to all of these questions and revel in the variety of what we think are 2023's best watches in true CP7 fashion!Most importantly remember that we enthusiasts are all on this journey together and never claim to be experts... enjoy the fun and be kind to each other!Don't forget to check out the show notes on Instagram for a visual experience:@chrono_passion_7