Summer 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 CP...
Jul 21, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 31
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 giv...
Jul 13, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Don't forget to check out the show notes on our new website for a visual experience: www.chronopassion7.com Back 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 n...
Jun 28, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Don't forget to check out the show notes on our new website for a visual experience: www.chronopassion7.com Join 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 Instagr...
Jun 17, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Don't forget to check out the show notes on our new website for a visual experience: www.chronopassion7.com 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 ann...
Jun 14, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Don't forget to check out the show notes on our new website for a visual experience: www.chronopassion7.com Join us as we meet and talk to the dapper and charismatic CEO of Fears Watches, Nicholas Bowman-Scargill. How did this former city banker, PR Executive, and Marketing man end up becoming a watchmaker for Rolex and eventually end up reigniting one of the UK’s most historical watch brands, Fears? Take and inside look at what it took for Nicholas to not only restart his great, great, great gr...
May 27, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 26
Don't forget to check out the show notes on our new website for a visual experience: www.chronopassion7.com 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, t...
May 20, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Don't forget to check out the show notes on our new website for a visual experience: www.chronopassion7.com 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 th...
May 12, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 24
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 r...
May 04, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 23
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,...
Apr 22, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 22
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 th...
Apr 06, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 21
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 Speedma...
Mar 20, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 20
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 ...
Mar 08, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 19
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 a...
Mar 01, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 18
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 Moon...
Feb 22, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 17
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 f...
Feb 15, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 16
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 sho...
Feb 08, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 15
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 ...
Feb 03, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 14
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 roma...
Jan 27, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 13
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 ti...
Jan 20, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 12
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'...
Jan 12, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 11
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 ...
Jan 01, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 10
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 enj...
Dec 22, 2023•32 min
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...
Dec 08, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 9
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 a...
Dec 01, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Episode 7 of CP7! Join the guys at London's swanky Londoner Hotel in the heart of buzzing Leicester Square, as they take you on a whistle stop tour of the UK's hottest independent watch show, WatchPro Salon 2023. Find out which brands surprised and impressed them most with their latest offerings and limited editions. Hear from independent brands such as Sinn, Bianchet and Cyrus plus many, many more including Zodiac Watches with Mike Pearson. Discover who brought an in-house tourbillon dive watch...
Nov 24, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In our first collaboration episode we have the pleasure of welcoming onto our show, Ralf and Marton, from the Lume Plotters Podcast based in Dubai. Andy and Parm get to know the dynamic duo behind their very entertaining and banter driven podcast. You'll find out why we love this show so much and the great personalities behind it. Coming live from Dubai via London and Barcelona we talk hot watches including G-Shocks, H. Moser & Cie, Zenith and why all roads lead to the one version or the oth...
Nov 10, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Can anyone pick the right watches for a plethora of styles? In this episode, Andy and Parm set themselves the impossible challenge and attempt to do just that! They have five categories to explore: daily watch, dress watch, dive watch, travel watch, and finally a pilot's watch. Within each category, they had to pick a favourite from the watches that they had previously owned or currently own, their ideal (or dream) choice, and finally, a crazy, left of field wild card. Join them on this undeniab...
Nov 03, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this episode, we take you on our individual watch journeys from our very first watches up to the present day state of the collection. Join us on this nostalgic merry-go-round where we reveal how we have gone, in 3 very different stages, from the sublime to the ridiculous and back again! Listen to what initially sparked our fascination with watches, and how it has evolved to where we are today. Discover our watch likes and loves, mistakes and regrets, ranging from Tag Heuer and Armani to Rolex...
Oct 27, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Ever wanted to know how Benjamin Arabov, son of Jacob & Co.'s Jacob Arabov, became the CEO of the luxury watch and jewellery brand?Want to know how much of an impact he has made on the brand's vision and direction over the last three years?How much did the 1980s movie Scarface influence Jacob & Co.'s latest novelty?For answers to these questions and more listen to this very special show for an insight into the mind and motivation behind this very young and talented CEO.The boys also talk...
Oct 13, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 3
