Podcasts about Breitling

This week on The Business of Watches, we're getting a preview and history lesson of Geneva Watch Days. Born in the dark days of the pandemic in 2020, it was a new kind of watch industry gathering, that prioritized access and community over exclusivity. Jean-Christophe Babin, the former Chief Executive Officer of Bulgari, has been there from the beginning. He tells us why Geneva Watch Days started and why it's still needed. We discuss what to expect at this year's event and what the future of watch industry events might bring.  With some 71 brands exhibiting, GWD has more marques than that other big watch show in Geneva that happens each spring, but it's very different in tone and feel. Using a 'decentralized' concept, brands pay fees based on their size and revenue and the show allows for plenty of smaller, boutique brands to show off their wares.  Open to the general public, it certainly isn't as glitzy nor as pricey an event as some others. Babin says the entire budget of GWD is likely less than the cost of staging and running a major booth at Watches and Wonders.  A veteran who has served as the head of LVMH's watch unit as well the CEO of TAG Heuer, Babin has seen the industry through a myriad of cycles, giving him a unique perspective on where the watch sector has been and where it's going.     Show Notes 0:59 Geneva Watch Days website  2:00 Geneva Watch Days 2020 / 2021 (FHS)  5:06 Geneva Tourism - Geneva Watch Days  9:12 Breitling was a founding member of GWD  10:31 Watches and Wonders  12:45 How Watches and Wonders Remains Worthwhile For Brands Big And Small (Hodinkee)  17:16 Geneva Watch Days Agenda / Panels / Symposiums  19:10 Phillips Geneva Watch Days Auction  For Geneva Watchmaking School  22:15 Geneva.com  24:03 Fondation du Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève  31:18 Ferdinand Berthoud  32:00 FHS Statistics  33:40 The criteria for strengthening Swiss made (FHS)  35:20 Swatch 37:50 Casio mechanical watches  40:30 Swatch X Audemars Piguet 'Royal Pop' (Hodinkee)

As watch idiots, often we forget that we are by far the minority of the overall population. Today, we discuss what watches we actually see in the wild, worn by said overall population. You will be very surprised!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

Marton goes diving, Ralf buys three watches, and we discuss hype.Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

Selten habe ich Männer hier im Podcast zu Gast. Doch wenn jemand eine derartig gewaltige Tiefe, radikale Ehrlichkeit und ungefilterte Marketing-Expertise verkörpert wie Timo Hannemann, dann muss er eine Bühne bekommen! Timo ist Marketer, Ex-Leistungssportler und ein Meister der klaren Kante. Bekannt geworden durch seine radikale Social-Media-Challenge (1.000 ungeskriptete Reels in 100 Tagen), bricht er ungefiltert mit den glattpolierten Scheinwelten der Online-Business-Bubble. In diesem tiefgründigen Talk sprechen wir ohne Skript und ohne Samthandschuhe über die nackte Wahrheit hinter Reichweite, die schmerzhafte Physik von Volumen und Wiederholung sowie die unausweichliche Beziehung zu Geld. Warum Qualität deine Sichtbarkeit nicht automatisch rettet, wieso „Bizeps, Breitling & Balance“-Marketing ausgedient hat und weshalb du deinen tiefen Glaubenssätzen am Ende niemals entkommen wirst – das alles erfährst du in dieser Folge. In der heutigen Folge erfährst du: - Die Macht des Volumens: Warum Erfolg im Marketing oft stupide Monotonie ist und weshalb du durch extrem hohe Schlagzahl (10 Reels am Tag) deine Ängste vor der Kamera eiskalt verbrennst. - Das Reichweiten-Paradoxon: Warum viral gehendes Material rein gar nichts mit perfekten Formeln zu tun hat und wie Menschen in Bruchteilen von Sekunden entscheiden, ob sie dir wirklich zuhören. - Gleichgültigkeit als Superpower: Warum dir der Erfolg deines Gegenübers scheißegal sein muss, um als echte Autorität wahrgenommen zu werden, und wieso dir „Gefallen-Wollen“ deine Reichweite ruiniert. - Deine unbewusste Geld-Beziehung: Wie vererbte Mangel-Programme aus deinem Elternhaus („Alle Reichen sind Betrüger“) deine finanzielle Skalierung boykottieren und weshalb wahrer Wohlstand immer eine Entscheidung gegen das eigene Ego ist. Lerne von einem der tiefsten Köpfe der Szene, schüttle deine Ausreden ab und stelle dich den Themen, die dich wirklich zurückhalten!

Send us Fan MailLANGE Episode: H. Moser Endeavour Minute Repeater Cylindrical Tourbillion Skeleton "Cosmic Rain" - junge was ein Name..... Von dort geht es in die Unruh, welche es gibt, Materialien, was sind die Unterschiede, wer stellt die her, interessante Geschichte um den Tag Heuer Autavia "Isograph" und die Defy Inventor / Frederique Constant Monolithic OscillatorHaltet Euch fest - diese Folge braucht Sitzfleisch - haha Danke für Deine Zeit und für's Zuhören. Sendet mir eine Voicemail und wir hören uns im Podcast:https://www.speakpipe.com/opportunistischesdurcheinanderBitte folgt mir/uns auf instagram IG: @leuchtmasse_podcast oder schreibt mir: opportunistischesdurcheinander@gmail.com

So today we were planning on having multiple topics. However, knowing us, we talked about our first topic, straps, until we ran out of time. Come with us as we discuss metal, rubber, fabric, and leather!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

From childhood Casios to space-grade quartz, digital watches are having their moment again. What started as a “beater watch” turned into a deep dive into some of the coolest, most collectible watches ever made — from G-Shock squares and calculator watches to the Omega X-33 and the legendary Casio Dream Project in solid 18k gold. Would you wear a digital quartz watch in 2026?Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

Send us Fan Mail Danke für Deine Zeit und für's Zuhören. Sendet mir eine Voicemail und wir hören uns im Podcast:https://www.speakpipe.com/opportunistischesdurcheinanderBitte folgt mir/uns auf instagram IG: @leuchtmasse_podcast oder schreibt mir: opportunistischesdurcheinander@gmail.com

Given the never ending stream of new watch releases and related new watch media content, today we ask ourselves the question, is it all just a bit too much?Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

Send us Fan MailEine tolle neue Hentschel Uhr.... Hanseatischer Luxus. Luxusuhren generell:Wenn jeder eine hat, ist das Statusgame vorbei? If you know, you know (IYKYK) funktioniert nicht mehr wenn wir alle von diesen Produkten überschwemmt werden.Hypecycles werden immer kürzer, Leute sind es satt. Wie reagiert die Uhrenbranche?Neue Overseas und Ingenieur Modelle in 35mm, eine neue (sehr schöne) Panerai mit Stahlband.Und vieles mehr.OptoWatchCo.Com hat 25% Discount für ein paar Tage mehr. Viel Spass! Danke für Deine Zeit und für's Zuhören. Sendet mir eine Voicemail und wir hören uns im Podcast:https://www.speakpipe.com/opportunistischesdurcheinanderBitte folgt mir/uns auf instagram IG: @leuchtmasse_podcast oder schreibt mir: opportunistischesdurcheinander@gmail.com

A few weeks ago we discussed the Tudor Bumblebee's release. Today we delve a little deeper into Tudor and see if this release was as great as we initially assumed.Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

Send us Fan MailImmer wieder die gleichen Namen, tauchen auf in sehr sehr kleinen Press Releases, arbeiten unermüdlich hinter den Kulissen und sind klammheimlich für die monumentalsten, höchst komplizierten Uhrwerke von verschiedenen Marken verantwortlich, ohne wirklich jemals voll im Rampenlicht zu stehen. Ich schaue heute mal ein wenig hinter das verwobene Netz von den Genies hinter den Multi-Achsen Tourbillions und Grand ComplicationsViel Spass Danke für Deine Zeit und für's Zuhören. Sendet mir eine Voicemail und wir hören uns im Podcast:https://www.speakpipe.com/opportunistischesdurcheinanderBitte folgt mir/uns auf instagram IG: @leuchtmasse_podcast oder schreibt mir: opportunistischesdurcheinander@gmail.com

In dieser Episode des UhrTalks berichtet Chris von seinem Besuch bei Rolex in München. Dort durfte er die neue dreistöckige Rolex Boutique besichtigen und erhielt spannende Einblicke in die Markenwelt rund um das 100-jährige Jubiläum der Oyster. Gemeinsam mit Lucas spricht er darüber, was Markenboutiquen besonders macht. Außerdem hat Grand Seiko seine Evolution-9-Kollektion umfassend überarbeitet. Neue Werke und eine lang erwartete Überarbeitung der Schließe geben Anlass für eine ausführliche Diskussion. Zum Abschluss werfen die beiden noch einen Blick auf die Nachricht, dass Breitling ab 2027 erstmals auf der Watches & Wonders vertreten sein wird und sprechen darüber, welche Bedeutung dieser Schritt für die Marke und die gesamte Uhrenbranche haben könnte. Wir wünschen wie immer gute Unterhaltung!

In today's episode, we get ChatGPT to generate questions about our collections! Let's see what AI has in store for us…Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

From The Sip to The Ride, The Style to The Sound, we're running a full-court press on the culture with 30 heavyweight comparison questions. On this episode of Two Mics Up, we're ranking and choosing between:The Sip: Heineken, Becks, or Stella? Hennessy, Rémy, or D'Usse? Coke, Pepsi, or RC?The Ride: Mustang, Hellcat, or Camaro? Escalade, Navigator, or Range Rover? Classic Impala vs Challenger vs Boss 429.The Style: Nike, Reebok, or Adidas? Gucci, Louis, or Prada? Rolex, Breitling, or Omega?The Sound: Nas, Andre 3000, or Rakim? Jay-Z, Biggie, or Eminem? Kendrick, Cole, or Drake? Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, or Roxanne Shante?R&B Royalty: Beyoncé, Rihanna, or Janet? Usher, Chris Brown, or R. Kelly? Aaliyah, Brandy, or Monica? Erykah vs Jill vs Lauryn.Hip-Hop Culture: Snoop vs Cube vs Pac, Outkast vs UGK vs Three 6, Missy vs Kim vs Foxy, Dre vs Premier vs Dilla, Golden Era vs Bling Era vs Trap Era, and more.This is barbershop talk with podcast polish – nostalgia, strong opinions, and debates that hit everything from soundtracks to style, legends to new wave. Every choice says something about your taste, your era, and your definition of culture.⚡️ Watch now and play along.Comment your picks under the video, timestamp your favorite questions, and let us know where you agree or think we're TRIPPIN'. Hit like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you don't miss the next round of debates on Two Mics Up. Who you got?

We take a deep dive into Tudor's new Black Bay Chrono 39 “Bumblebee” release, and unpack why this release is more significant than one may think.Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

Part 2 of my conversation with guest Jay Breitling as we count down our favorite music of 2026 so far. Show notes: Breitling's #6: Kurt Vile's love letter to Philly KV writes songs about nothing and they're great Kumar's #6: Great album from Chicago's Ratboys Leading the wave of bands with sweet female vocals and rocking instrumentation Breitling's #5: 17-track compilation from the Laughing Chimes It's like a typewriter, retro and satisfying Kumar's #5: Hot indie rock from Philly's Gladie Led by former singer of Cayetana Breitling's #4: First new LP from Broken Social Scene in a decade Reembracing the combustible Freakin' Fanelli Bootlegs became readily available in the early '00s Kumar's #4: Montreal post-punk trio with an excellent release Political lyrics Breitling's #3: The Notwist returns with a sound that combines their different phases Back to basics Documentary captures their weirdness Kumar's #3: Austin synth-punk weirdos Drakulas return with gloriously fun release Featuring members of the Riverboat Gamblers and Rise Against Breitling's and Kumar's #2: We did it! Courtney Barnett with a triumphant album recorded in California Sings about everyday issues in her life Breitling's and Kumar's #1: We did it again! Alex Edkins of METZ with his second Weird Nightmare album Not as dark and heavy as METZ, but exciting and exhilarating Very hooky and uplifting Looking forward to new stuff from Kiwi Jr., Strange Pains, Johnny Foreigner, Afghan Whigs, The Cramps (archival release), The Fall, Eddy Current Suppression Ring, Evil Island   Completely Conspicuous is available through Apple Podcasts. Subscribe and write a review! The opening and closing theme of Completely Conspicuous is "Theme to Big F'in Pants" by Jay Breitling. Voiceover work is courtesy of James Gralian.

We are super excited to discuss the new Universal Geneve collection with the world's most renowned Polerouter expert (and also UG advisory board member), Adam Hambly.Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

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Send us Fan MailSpannende Themen!!AP x Swatch, neue Formex Aria, neue Rolex in der Familie, gehen Sonnenuhren gegen den Uhrzeigersinn? Und was hat das mit dem Klimawandel zu tun?Alles dazu und mehr!!Viel Spass,Ralf Danke für Deine Zeit und für's Zuhören. Sendet mir eine Voicemail und wir hören uns im Podcast:https://www.speakpipe.com/opportunistischesdurcheinanderBitte folgt mir/uns auf instagram IG: @leuchtmasse_podcast oder schreibt mir: opportunistischesdurcheinander@gmail.com

Today's packed show is dominated by Knicks fever, featuring wild social media reactions, intense fan dilemmas over watching the game during wakes and labor inductions, and debates over a potential Wemby flagrant foul. Gio navigates an angry DM from Jeff Pearlman, his World Cup disinterest, and his own game-watching plans, while Boomer offers Al San Antonio tickets and recaps a star-studded Breitling watch event. Meanwhile, Jerry delivers updates loaded with Knicks analysis from NBA alumni like Carmelo Anthony, Stephen Jackson, and Iman Shumpert, alongside the Mets' big win on a Juan Soto homer. We finally wrap up the week discussing Tiki's temper, Al's meat-eating watch parties, and our ultimate spread predictions for tomorrow.

Gio gets an Instagram DM from Jeff Pearlman after doing an unfavorable impression of his Knicks take, and the guys discuss Larry David wanting to leave the Knicks game early. Next, Boomer offers Al two tickets to San Antonio for the Knicks game, leaving Al to think it over. Jerry returns with Iman Shumpert calling out De'Aaron Fox, followed by John Tortorella being asked about the Knicks series, and the Mets beating the Cardinals on a Juan Soto winning home run. Finally, Boomer recaps a Breitling watch event with Roger Goodell, Jaxson Dart, and Malik Nabers, where he shared advice for Dart.

This week we will cover a slew of new releases from Zenith, Moser, and more! And Omega does it again…Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

Part 1 of my conversation with guest Jay Breitling about the best music of 2026 so far. Show notes: AI music is apparently a thing on streaming services Saxophone Colossus, mfer (RIP) Blue dot syndrome: Tours getting canceled because of poor ticket sales Who woulda thunk Kiefer Sutherland couldn't sell out concerts? Many artists are trying to fill venues that are too big We're going to a lot of concerts Why is beer so expensive at music venues? What is a walking class? The Osbourne family has licensed an Ozzy hologram for use in ads ABBA does a hologram show of them in their prime Maybe older bands should be replaced by holograms Car Seat Headrest remade their 2016 album, removed swear words and drug references Books are being updated with current references AI is used a lot to make pop and R&B music Young H-Dawg is into grunge now Breitling's honorable mentions: Crooked Fingers, Sleaford Mods, Stomptalk Modstone, Softjaw, Reds Pinks and Purples, Mclusky, Fugazi, Hedge Kumar's HMs: King Tuff, Bevis Frond, New Pornographers, Gord Downie and the Sadies, Damaged Bug, Sub*T, Ecca Vandal, Broken Social Scene Breitling's #10: Philly's Nothing with a different sound Influenced by the singer's neurological disorder Kumar's #10: Mclusky returns with a killer mini-album Recent spate of touring has made the band even better Breitling's #9: Lofi Legs may or may not have released an album this year The time is right for a slacker revolution Kumar's #9: Joyce Manor sings about getting older LA trio makes with the emo pop-punk Breitling's #8: Reunited original lineup of the Grownup Noise Band deserves more props Kumar's #8: Pure pop magic from the Lemon Twigs Reminiscent of Sharp Pins and Redd Kross Breitling's #7: Pittsburgh's Feeble Little Horse persevere without Ryan All killer, no filler Kumar's #7: Canadian artist Daniel Romano continues to bring the heat Split up songwriting duties for this album To be continued    Completely Conspicuous is available through Apple Podcasts. Subscribe and write a review! The opening and closing theme of Completely Conspicuous is "Theme to Big F'in Pants" by Jay Breitling. Voiceover work is courtesy of James Gralian.

Send us Fan MailDie Geschichte des Longines Flyback Patents vom 16. Juni 1936 - spannend!!Danach Vaucher Manufacture Fleurier - der Uhrwerkshersteller hinter manchen Werken von Richard Mille, AP, Hermes, Parmigiani Fleurier, Gerald Charles, TAG Heuer und Czapek (und mehr von denen wir nichts wissen)....Viel Spass beim Hören und bis bald!! Danke für Deine Zeit und für's Zuhören. Sendet mir eine Voicemail und wir hören uns im Podcast:https://www.speakpipe.com/opportunistischesdurcheinanderBitte folgt mir/uns auf instagram IG: @leuchtmasse_podcast oder schreibt mir: opportunistischesdurcheinander@gmail.com

Send us Fan MailKleiner (39mm), flacher 13.1mm anstelle 14.4mm, gelber mit schwarzen Totalisatoren, 3-gliedrieges gebürstetes Band ohne Nieten. 20mm Bandanstoss, 47mm Lug-to-lug.Die bisher tragbarste Black Bay Chrono. Leider in der "Daring Watches" Kollektion, also wird sie wohl etwas schwieriger zu bekommen sein. Aber schön ist sie.Viel Spass Danke für Deine Zeit und für's Zuhören. Sendet mir eine Voicemail und wir hören uns im Podcast:https://www.speakpipe.com/opportunistischesdurcheinanderBitte folgt mir/uns auf instagram IG: @leuchtmasse_podcast oder schreibt mir: opportunistischesdurcheinander@gmail.com

This week we discuss the beating heart of watches, the movements. What are the most famous watch movements that you should know? Tune in to find out!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

Send us Fan MailLange Episode, von Orient (und Epson, Seiko, etc), über Panerai und den Herausforderungen einer 31 Tage Gangreserve bis zum neuen COSC Standard und wann es denn endlich "Excellence Chronometer" Uhren zu kaufen gibt, bis hin zu einem Update in meiner Uhrenbox - schon wieder "Bewegung", eine raus, eine rein?Viel Spass!! Danke für Deine Zeit und für's Zuhören. Sendet mir eine Voicemail und wir hören uns im Podcast:https://www.speakpipe.com/opportunistischesdurcheinanderBitte folgt mir/uns auf instagram IG: @leuchtmasse_podcast oder schreibt mir: opportunistischesdurcheinander@gmail.com

Jay went to a fancy mall to reward himself with an extravagant new watch and ran away because of an odd reason. Bobby explains that exclusive stores are just an illusion. | Jacob makes a hand gesture during the show that stops the fun. | A sexy video with women in thongs sparks a debate over ladies' underwear. | Jay's crush on Boy George escalates to a new level. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us Fan MailBreitling und die neuen Chronomats - was halte ich davon? Yachmaster II in NEU - immer noch kompliziert genug? Listen update und Wildlife Fotographie - was mich so bewegt.  Danke für Deine Zeit und für's Zuhören. Sendet mir eine Voicemail und wir hören uns im Podcast:https://www.speakpipe.com/opportunistischesdurcheinanderBitte folgt mir/uns auf instagram IG: @leuchtmasse_podcast oder schreibt mir: opportunistischesdurcheinander@gmail.com

This week on the Scottish Watches podcast, we dive into the chaos surrounding the latest Swatch x Audemars Piguet Royal Pop release, after witnessing the queues, crowd madness, and reseller... The post Scottish Watches Podcast #781 : The Royal Plop – The AP Aftermath Plus New Watches from Moser, Breitling, Meistersinger and More appeared first on Scottish Watches.

We've all seen the new AP and Swatch Royal Pop now, so what do we think about it? Also, Rolex's big reveal was an absolute dud. Tune in to find out more!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

This just in! Two new rumors fresh from the mill… Rolex has a brand new certification, and something to do with quantum computing? Swatch Pop x Audermars Piguet, aka the Royal Pop. What is going on here? Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

Summary:This episode features an in-depth interview with renowned watchmaker Roger Smith, exploring his craftsmanship, views on watch technology, and insights into the watch industry. Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and Watch Talk22:57 New Releases and Tissot Visodate Discussion25:50 Interview with Roger SmithGive us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

Send us Fan MailHeute mal ein Interview/Gespräch mit Ilan, dem wohl jüngsten Zuhörer in diesem Podcast! Sehr beeindruckend wieviel Wissen und Geschmack sich da schon so früh gebildet hat. Und wer weiss, vielleicht hören wir ja mehr von Ilan und seiner Sammlergeschichte über die nächsten paar Monate.Viel Spass und bis bald!! Danke für Deine Zeit und für's Zuhören. Sendet mir eine Voicemail und wir hören uns im Podcast:https://www.speakpipe.com/opportunistischesdurcheinanderBitte folgt mir/uns auf instagram IG: @leuchtmasse_podcast oder schreibt mir: opportunistischesdurcheinander@gmail.com

Jim og Joakim snakker om Breitling’s House of Brands og hva som ligger bak satsningen. De diskuterer den spennende veien videre, og hva dette kan bety for Breitling, Universal Genève og Gallet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marton finally gets himself a Zenith, and we spend the episode discussing life, love, and everything in between.Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

A grand reorganization of the luxury watch business is happening in front of us, and nowhere is it more visible than in the diverging strategies of two holding companies making opposite bets on the future. Gabe and Asher unpack the contrast between Breitling, which under Georges Kern has quietly reconstituted itself as a private-equity-backed challenger group — bulking up through the acquisitions of Universal Genève and Gallet — and Richemont, the industry stalwart now actively slimming down, shedding Baume & Mercier and quietly walking Montblanc away from serious watchmaking. The conversation digs into what each move actually signals. Universal Genève's relaunch with full collections at Vacheron and Jaeger-LeCoultre price points, distributed through curated Breitling network partners, looks like a textbook play for cross-shop market share at the high end. Gallet's entry into the brutal sub-$5,000 segment is harder to explain — unless you read it as Kern building a fully diversified holding company with a long-term IPO in mind, willing to plant a flag in a difficult category before the cycle turns. Richemont's behavior reads as the inverse philosophy: get fit, exit segments where the math doesn't work, and protect margin around Cartier and the houses that still command pricing power. Along the way, Gabe and Asher get into the JLC management buyout rumors swirling out of Geneva, why the Mark Newson Memovox travel clock is the most genuinely interesting thing the brand has done in years, what Monbtlanc's absence from Watches and Wonders actually means, and why the agility of a young holding company is a real strategic asset that the legacy giants can't easily replicate. Market share is up for grabs in a way it hasn't been in a generation — and the next few years are going to redraw the map. Openwork is a weekly podcast about how the watch industry actually works. An unfiltered look behind the scenes — no press releases, no hype, and no sponsored takes. Hosted by Asher Rapkin and Gabe Reilly, co-founders of Collective Horology. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can find us online at collectivehorology.com. To get in touch with suggestions, feedback or questions, email podcast@collectivehorology.com.

In this episode, we have a special guest, Bent Vindmar, who just returned from Watches and Wonders 2026 in Geneva. What did he see? What caught his eye? And how does this year's event compare to previous years? Let's explore the highlights and insights from his experience.Want to hear more from Bent? Check out his Instagram @thewatchrabbithole for more insights and beautiful watch photography!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

Dag tre i Genève, og Jim og Joakim fortsetter gjennomgangen av årets lanseringer fra Watches & Wonders 2026. Denne gangen retter de blikket mot TAG Heuer, IWC Schaffhausen, Blancpain, Breitling og L’Epée 1839.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's that time of the year again! Sit with us as we go through all of the novelties of Watches and Wonders 2026. From Oris to Vacheron, and Rolex to Tudor, there is a little bit for everyone!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

Summary:Join us as we explore the fascinating world of watch crowns and their design intricacies. From the history of screw-down crowns to crowns in our personal watch collections, this episode offers insights into watch mechanics, design choices, and personal conundrums.Timeline:00:00 Introduction and Current Events03:00 Dining Experiences and Culinary Delights06:02 Watches and Personal Style08:56 The Evolution of Watch Crowns14:54 Interaction with Watch Mechanisms21:02 Crown Sizes and Usability26:25 The Art of Winding: Precision vs. Speed28:44 Crown Design: Usability Challenges30:28 Knurling and Grip: The Importance of Crown Texture32:31 The Feel of Quality: Interacting with Watches35:36 Identifying Authenticity: The Crown as a Telltale39:39 The Lucky Crown: Myth or Reality?44:39 Conundrums in Watch Collecting: To Buy or Not to Buy?49:29 Looking Ahead: Anticipating New ReleasesGive us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

Today's episode is a deep dive into everything from nostalgic pop culture colliding with high-end horology to the latest industry releases and conversations shaping the watch world. We kick things... The post Scottish Watches Podcast #764 : Pac Man Krayon, Summer Swatches, New Breitling, 50 Years Of Eco Drive and Much More appeared first on Scottish Watches.

In a recent discussion, we dove deep into Omega's sales and their representation in the market. Many believe the brand is struggling, but is it as dire as it sounds?Today we go a bit further and talk about how the Swatch Group is handling  Omega's numbers, and why this has raised eyebrows. Are they hiding something, or  misrepresenting the situation?Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

In today's episode Ralf chats with Sebastian Vivas, the Heritage and Museum Director of AP. He takes us back to the origins of Audemars Piguet, and discusses 150 years of watchmaking history.Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

Summary:This episode features an in-depth discussion of Swatch Group's open letter regarding the recent Morgan Stanley watch report, industry transparency, and the impact of data inaccuracies on luxury watch brands. We analyze this letter and comment on the credibility of industry data, brand positioning, and recent market developments, providing our insights.Timestamps:00:00 Current Situation in the UAE02:15 Public Response and Leadership During Conflict04:34 Comparative Safety: UAE vs. Other Regions06:46 Government Response to Crisis09:54 Travel Challenges and Solutions12:26 Evacuation Efforts for Stranded Tourists15:39 Crisis Communication and Government Support16:51 Watch Talk: Personal Stories and Preferences26:00 The Swatch Group's Response to Criticism30:00 Analyzing Morgan Stanley's Research Methodology34:46 Discrepancies in Sales Data and Brand Performance39:55 The Need for Transparency in Watch Industry Data51:53 New Developments in the Watch Industry53:08 Exploring New Watch Designs58:38 The Value Proposition of Tutima Watches01:01:10 Norqain's New Releases and Pricing Concerns01:04:13 Innovative Features in Tag Heuer's  Aquaracer01:07:51 Breitling's Sponsorship of Aston Martin and Market PositioningGive us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

This week on The Business of Watches, we talk to the man who runs the brand that makes the mighty El Primero movement. Benoit de Clerck has been in the CEO chair at Zenith Watches for a couple of years now, and that's coincided with a challenging time for the sector and one of the industry's most storied brands, with more than 160 years of history and still located in its original manufacturing location in Le Locle, Switzerland.  Under de Clerck's leadership, Zenith is responding to the challenges with a multi-pronged approach. It's throttling production to keep sell-in and sell-out balanced, he says. But it's also stepping up its movement, making production expertise and supplying more calibers to other brands, also under the LVMH watch group umbrella. As for those reports and rumors that Zenith is up for sale? We ask de Clerck straight up if the El Primero maker is on the selling block. Have a listen to hear his forceful and fulsome response.  But first, former Hodinkee editor Logan Baker drops in to give his take on Zenith, as well as reports that the valuation of Breitling has been reduced by its private equity ownership. Logan also has a few of his unique vintage Zenith watches on hand for us to check out.  Show Notes  1:30 Logan Baker (Hodinkee)  1:40 A Watch Enthusiast's Guide to Geneva (Logan Baker, Phillips)  2:34 Zenith Manufacture Le Locle  5:13 Zenith Chronometer Calatrava Circa 1964  6:50 Square case Zenith Defy with integrated bracelet  7:34 Zenith Elite Movement  9:45 Morgan Stanley Swiss Watcher Report  10:50 Private equity owners slash valuation of Swiss watchmaker Breitling (FT paywall)  13:15 Zenith Celebrates Its 160th Anniversary With CEO Benoit de Clerck (YouTube, Watch Adviser)  15:25 Hands-On: Zenith's Resurrected Caliber 135-Powered 'G.F.J.' (Hodinkee)  15:49 Hands-On: The Zenith Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar Lapis Lazuli (Hodinkee)  17:01 GPHG Chronometry Prize 2025  18:40 I Spend All Day Researching Vintage Zenith Watches – Here's Why This El Primero Is So Important To Me  20:03 Introducing: Zenith Defy Chronograph USM (Hands-On And Live Pics)  26:03 LVMH response to report Zenith brand is up for sale (Hodinkee story on Baume & Mercier sale) 27:30 Tiffany's New Watch Courts The Male Buyer (New York Times)  32:07 Hublot Big Bang With Zenith Movement (Monochrome)  37:01 Zenith: The Heart of Watchmaking (YouTube)  39:05 Zenith A Visit To The Manufacture  41:02 Zenith GFJ  42:32 CHF x USD (Yahoo)

Am Freitag hatte das oberste Gericht der USA entschieden, dass die von Präsident Trump verhängten US-Zölle nicht rechtens seien. Einige Schweizer Firmen wie die Uhrenhersteller Swatch und Breitling oder die Skimarke Stöckli verlangen deshalb ihr Geld zurück. Doch die Erfolgsaussichten sind gering. Alle Themen: (00:00) Intro und Schlagzeilen (01:52) US-Zölle: Schweizer Firmen werden aktiv (06:17) Nachrichtenübersicht (10:45) Die warnenden Worte des Uno-Generalsekretärs Antonio Guterres (15:54) Ungarn blockiert EU-Gelder für die Ukraine (21:54) Ukraine: Alltag ohne Heizung und Strom (26:19) Die Niederlande hat eine neue Minderheitsregierung (30:18) Der Herr der Ampeln im VBS (35:49) «Echo Wissen»: Rothirsche im Mittelland auf dem Vormarsch

With its NFL and newly announced F1 partnerships, as well as planned revivals for legacy makers Gallet and Universal Geneve, it's shaping up to be a big year indeed for the Breitling House of Brands. This week on Burlingame & Park, the boys are sharing their thoughts on what we can expect from the House, as well as impressions of a slew of new arrivals to Burlingame. As always, you can reach the boys for questions and comments at podcast@topperjewelers.com. Thanks for your support, and thanks for listening! Follow the boys on Instagram: • Russ: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@russcaplan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Rob: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@robcaplan_topper⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Zach: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@zachxryj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Matt Farah reviews the new 717HP Aston Martin DBX; he and Zack Klapman talk about their time in a modified Ferrari 458 and how it might reinvigorate interest in the aging legend; an auction of prancing horses makes no sense; an old Cadillac listing has some VERY strange pictures; and we answer Patreon questions including:Is the 2014-2018 Audi RS7 a good replacement for my Golf R?Is the GTS model of a Porsche EV worth it?Crazier: $1.8M for a Ferrari 360CS or $18M for an Enzo?How would we want to "be the hero"?Why do people call fast Audis boring but fast VWs great?Do boring cars get better the faster you drive?What to replace my lifted 4Runner with?Most successful ICE brand that pivoted to EV?WHAT is happening with this 1999 Cadillac listing?Which car has the worst drivers?How did Breitling come back?Replace my PPF?And more? Recorded January 19, 2026 Show NotesFitbodJoin Fitbod today to get your personalized workout plan. Get 25% off your subscription or try the app FREE for seven days at Fitbod.me/TIRE. DeleteMeGet 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com slash TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout.  Athletic GreensFor a limited time only, get a FREE AG1 duffel bag and FREE AG1 Welcome Kit with your first subscription order! Only while supplies last. That's DRINK AG1.COM/ TIRE. DRINK AG1.COM/TIRE.  New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST #cars #comedy #podcast Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire  Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman