To take our minds off how Scotland is doing in the World Cup, we have a slate of new world-class watch releases. UN unveils a big upgrade to the Freak X line. New bracelet, new movement which expands the technologies they’re already famous for, and better proportions. As much as Nicholas is an icon of elegance, the range of adventure/field watches from Fears is expanding after the striking success of its predecessors, as the Fears Brunswick 40 ‘Helmsman’ ES. Click here to read along and see the ...
Jun 24, 2026•57 min
In this episode of Scottish Watches, Rikki is joined by returning guest Keith from eBay and first-time guest Sarah Dixon from Enquirus to explore one of the most significant developments in watch collecting and security in recent years including a completely FREE service provided by Richemont but covering ALL watch brands and in collaboration with multiple police forces across the UK and Europe. Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatc...
Jun 22, 2026•48 min
Rikki and Dave begin with the Arnold & Son x The Limited Edition HM London Skyline, a 20-piece celebration of London that combines a hand-crafted mother-of-pearl cityscape with hidden luminescent modern landmarks and Arnold & Son’s ultra-thin, manually wound calibre. They then move to Spinnaker’s latest SpongeBob SquarePants DoodleBob collection, a trio of affordable mechanical watches packed with playful dial details, character artwork, and limited-edition surprises. Christopher Ward’s ...
Jun 18, 2026•56 min
Gem from Elliot Brown is back, and we’re exploring everything happening behind the scenes at one of Britain’s most distinctive tool-watch brands. Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2026/06/15/scottish-watches-podcast-788-the-elliot-brown-2026-debrief-a-lot-has-changed/ From a packed international event schedule spanning New York, Dallas, Glasgow, Poland, and beyond, to the evolution of the Elliot Brown collection with co...
Jun 15, 2026•56 min
Before all the excitement of Scotland making its way back to the World Cup, we are here to talk about a lineup of new releases ranging from the artisanal to the outright unconventional. Kicking things off with the collaborative Ming 37.06 Lightning, exploring its hand-guilloché dial crafted by Shapiro and the broader story behind the Alternative Horological Alliance. Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2026/06/11/scottish...
Jun 11, 2026•57 min
Welcome to a special episode of The Scottish Watches Podcast recorded live at Hampden Stadium, Scotland’s national football stadium, in front of a live audience at the Glasgow Watch Show, which marks the second year and biggest event yet! Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2026/06/08/scottish-watches-podcast-786-recorded-live-at-the-glasgow-watch-show-2026/ Lyon & Turnbull Auction House Icons of Time: Patek Philippe ...
Jun 08, 2026•53 min
This week, we’ve got a packed show featuring some of the most interesting releases to land on our radar, from mind-bending dial architecture and colourful summer standouts to high-complication independents and unexpected collaborations. Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – https://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2026/06/05/scottish-watches-podcast-785-our-most-menacing-episode-yet/ We’ll be taking a closer look at the latest from Kollokium, G-Shock, Czapek, Mos...
Jun 05, 2026•59 min
This week on the Scottish Watches Podcast, we’re joined by Formex CEO Raphael Granito for what has become an annual tradition: unveiling something nobody saw coming. After a whirlwind tour of Geneva’s independent watch scene, Windup San Francisco, and the latest developments at Formex, Raph takes us behind the scenes of the brand’s most ambitious project to date. Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2026/06/01/scottish-wat...
Jun 01, 2026•57 min
In this episode of the Scottish Watches Podcast: Awake combine Son Mai enameling techniques with the art of gulloche for the very first time. Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2026/05/28/scottish-watches-podcast-783-game-on-new-omega-bond-watch-awake-triple-action-and-ap-concept-plus-much-more/ Omega also accomplishes a first, introducing the first Omega Seamaster Chronograph in honor of 007, but not in relation to a mo...
May 28, 2026•51 min
Live from Bucherer Novelty Days UK, we’re joined by the Bucherer team running the incredible experience at their flagship boutique, which brings together the greatest watches from your mainstream brands and independents. Of those brands, we’re joined by representatives from Norqain and Moser, we announce an exclusive Girard Perregaux x Bucherer release, and field questions from the audience. Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches....
May 25, 2026•51 min
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 frenzy. Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2026/05/21/scottish-watches-podcast-781-the-royal-plop-the-ap-aftermath-plus-new-watches-from-moser-breitling-meistersinger-and-more/ The conversation shifts into much more positive territory...
May 21, 2026•51 min
One of our favorite industry veterans, Neil Duckworth, was too busy to come on the show last year, and in this episode, we’ll discover why. His brand has evolved, rebranded as the Prestex watch company, in the changing landscape of the independent watch industry, and the launch of his most ambitious release to date: the Marcato jump-hour. Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2026/05/18/scottish-watches-podcast-780-tag-form...
May 18, 2026•51 min
There’s chaos surrounding the rumoured Swatch x Audemars Piguet collaboration that has social media in meltdown ahead of the May 16th reveal. From AI-generated “leaks” and speculation over a possible mechanical Royal Oak-inspired Swatch to memories of MoonSwatch mania, the guys break down what’s real, what’s fake, and why the watch industry somehow keeps secrets better than Apple. Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2026/...
May 15, 2026•1 hr
Old buddy Joshua Flagg is here once again and offers an in-depth discussion of the evolution of independent watch culture and the importance of enthusiast-led events in the modern watch industry. Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2026/05/11/scottish-watches-podcast-778-chatting-with-an-old-friend/ Joshua explains how his long-standing passion for watches began in childhood with collectible digital watches and eventually...
May 11, 2026•49 min
In this episode of the Scottish Watches podcast, Rikki, Dave, and special guest Hamish are tickled pink taking a deep dive into the latest watch releases tied to Formula One... The post Scottish Watches Podcast #777 : Its Miami Baby – Latest Watches from Tudor, TAG, Moser and More! appeared first on Scottish Watches ....
May 07, 2026•56 min
No time for hello or bye during the whirlwind of Watches and Wonders, so we’re taking this episode to get Barbara’s top releases during the show, including specific characteristics that... The post Scottish Watches Podcast #776 : Our Roving Reporter Calls In From The States – The Bab Report appeared first on Scottish Watches ....
May 04, 2026•52 min
Christopher Ward unveils the next evolution of their most popular collection: the Sealander. Rather than a simple refresh, this update represents the culmination of years of incremental technical refinement. Five... The post Scottish Watches Podcast #775 : We Talk To Christopher Ward’s CEO About The New Sealander Watches appeared first on Scottish Watches ....
Apr 30, 2026•1 hr 5 min
This episode of the Scottish Watches Podcast recaps the whirlwind of Watches and Wonders through the eyes of Pietro from The Limited Edition. Beyond the main Palexpo event, the discussion... The post Scottish Watches Podcast #774 : The Independent View With Pietro appeared first on Scottish Watches .
Apr 27, 2026•55 min
In the absence of transporter technology, getting to all the brands at Watches and Wonders is a bit of an impossibility, so in this show we’re going over what we... The post Scottish Watches Podcast #773 : Patek, JLC, Cartier, ALS and Much More appeared first on Scottish Watches .
Apr 23, 2026•53 min
Welcome to episode 772 of the Scottish Watches podcast. The last two days of Watches and Wonders were the busiest for us. Here is the best of what we went... The post Scottish Watches Podcast #772 : Watches and Wonders 2026 – Part 2 – The Best on Show appeared first on Scottish Watches .
Apr 20, 2026•1 hr
Welcome to our coverage of Watches and Wonders 2026, where we’ll tell you about our hands-on experience with Rolex, Tudor, Audemars Piguet, and more! Click here to read along and... The post Scottish Watches Podcast #771 : Watches and Wonders 2026 – Rolex, Tudor, Audemars Piguet and More – Part 1 appeared first on Scottish Watches ....
Apr 16, 2026•58 min
It’s that special time of year when Xavier, CEO of Czapek, is back to deliver all of the brand’s Watches and Wonders novelties. After a relentless run through 2025 with... The post Scottish Watches Podcast #770 : Watches and Wonders 2026 – Czapek Reveal Their New Watches with CEO Xavier appeared first on Scottish Watches ....
Apr 13, 2026•51 min
This episode marks the culmination of months of travel, research, and conversations as we take a deep dive into one of the most storied names in watchmaking, Minerva. Today, we’re... The post Scottish Watches Podcast #769 : Unveiling Minerva’s 2026 Secret With CEO Laurent Lecamp appeared first on Scottish Watches ....
Apr 10, 2026•56 min
In this episode, we sit down with Nicholas Bowman-Scargill of Fears Watch Company to unpack a major milestone, ten years since the brand’s revival and one hundred and eighty years... The post Scottish Watches Podcast #768 : Fears Launch 6 New Watches In The One Day And Nicholas Explains All appeared first on Scottish Watches ....
Apr 09, 2026•58 min
This is a very special episode, and one that’s been years in the making. What began as a first meeting in Dubai has grown into a deeper appreciation for a... The post Scottish Watches Podcast #767 : Chronoswiss And The Vibrant Art Of Watchmaking appeared first on Scottish Watches .
Apr 06, 2026•49 min
We are impressed by anything with wheels, be it two, four, or however many are within a watch movement! Click here to read along and see the photos in our... The post Scottish Watches Podcast #766 : Watches That Get Your Heart Racing appeared first on Scottish Watches .
Apr 02, 2026•59 min
This episode features Thor Svaboe, a Norwegian-born journalist and former sales executive turned full-time watch writer, whose work spans major international titles including The New York Times, Hodinkee, Robb Report,... The post Scottish Watches Podcast #765 : Behold – Thor! The Watch Writing Avenger appeared first on Scottish Watches ....
Mar 30, 2026•50 min
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 ....
Mar 26, 2026•53 min
In this episode, we’re joined by returning guest Harlan from WristReview for a relaxed but detailed catch-up that dives straight into the state of the watch industry. We get into... The post Scottish Watches Podcast #763 : Catching Up With An Old Friend appeared first on Scottish Watches .
Mar 23, 2026•43 min
In this episode of the Scottish Watches Podcast, we explore a wide-ranging selection of timepieces spanning entry-level releases to ultra high-end complications. The discussion begins with a new Isotope model,... The post Scottish Watches Podcast #762 : Shooting For The Moon – All The Latest New Watches appeared first on Scottish Watches ....
Mar 19, 2026•55 min
