The Real Time Show

Rob Nudds & Alon Ben Joseph•www.buzzsprout.com

Real questions. Real Answers. Real talk. The world's most interactive watchmaking podcast, hosted by Rob Nudds and Alon Ben Joseph.

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Q&A — Is Rolex The Best?

Send us Fan Mail Rob and Alon mine the mailbag for more questions from the listeners. 1:10 What we would recommend as a first watch purchase 7:40 What is meant by "manufacture caliber" 11:06 Is it important to Rob to have an in-house caliber 12:59 Is Rolex really the best? 22:05 The advantage of Authorized Dealers 24:35 What is a Holy Trinity brand and do they still exist 33:33 Are German watches as good as Swiss? 44:13 Why did JLC lose its mojo 55:33 What do you think of the Apple Watch (and wh...

Nov 29, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 9

Czapek CEO Xavier de Roquemaurel Talks The Future Of Watchmaking

Send us Fan Mail Today we welcome Xavier de Roquemaurel of Czapek to the show. Time stamps: 00:46 We love each other 1:25 How it all began 10:42 How Czapek came back to life 18:22 The modern legacy of Czapek 21:23 The success of the Antarctique Frozen Star 24:24 Increasing production and the long-term benefits 29:11 What should a collector do to get hold of an Antarctique? 32:49 Trendsetting with Grönefeld 37:34 The perfect collaboration 40:19 Collaborating outside the industry 47:10 What would ...

Nov 24, 2022•54 min•Ep. 8

Operating Frequency, The Magic Of Bronze, And More...

Send us Fan Mail Mining through the mailbag has never been so fun! A not-so-rare appearance from Ranting Robbie sees one of our hosts go for a world record of consecutive watchmaking monologues…but it’s all in the name of fun! Time Stamps: 3:07 To faux or not to faux, what do we think of Patina? 11:35 A definition of patina and faux patina 21:37 When will the supply chain be able to meet the current demand for luxury watches? 28:23 The advantages and disadvantages of higher and lower operating f...

Nov 22, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 7

Laurent Ferrier And Robert Bailey Grace The Show With Some Seriously French Vibes

Send us Fan Mail Today we welcome our first French-speaking guest, Monsieur Laurent Ferrier, along with Head of Sales Robert Bailey, who acted as translator for our interview. 1:28 A passion for pebbles 3:00 What are you wearing? 4:39 The link between motor racing and watchmaking 7:35 Plans for the next generation 16:39 The design process behind Laurent Ferrier watches 19:18 Independence or conglomeration? 22:03 The thinking behind the integrated bracelet 24:57 The double balance spring and its ...

Nov 17, 2022•43 min•Ep. 6

GPHG Results Analysis — MB&F Takes The Crown

Send us Fan Mail Rob and Alon walk through the results from the GPHG results announced last week on November 10th and highlight their favorite pieces from the award ceremony. Time Stamps: 6:30 The Ladies' Category 8:10 The Ladies' Complication Category 10:20 The Men’s Category 12:17 The Men’s Complication Category 13:37 The Iconic Category 15:33 The Tourbillon Category 17:15 The Calendar and Astronomy Category 21:05 The Mechanical Exception Category 23:12 The Chronograph Category 26:30 The Dive ...

Nov 15, 2022•56 min•Ep. 5

Edouard Meylan of H. Moser & Cie. Talks To The Real Time Show

Send us Fan Mail Episode 4 of The Real Time Show sees the master of mirth Edouard Meylan, Owner & CEO of H. Moser & Cie. enter the booth, to chat through his sky-rocketing brand's current range, the success of the flagship model Streamliner, and what he envisages for the future of the brand regarding brand and cross-industry collaborations. Time Stamps: 2:30 The importance of authenticity and humor in communication 10:48 Has the success of the Streamliner made a characterful communicatio...

Nov 10, 2022•54 min•Ep. 4

GPHG Predictions Part Two With Balazs Ferenczi

Send us Fan Mail Rob and Alon return to the studio to dissect the remaining eight categories of the upcoming GPHG awards, with a surprise guest joining the show (with his own theme tune to boot) to explain the GPHG voting process from an Academy Member's perspective. Time stamps: 00:20 The Mechanical Exception Category 14:32 The Dive Watch Category 26:02 The Jewelry Category 35:10 The Artistic Category 40:25 The Petite Aguille Category 45:35 The Challenge Category 53:39 The Mechanical Clock Cate...

Nov 08, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 3

Jean-Claude Biver Joins The Real Time Show

Send us Fan Mail Today, Rob and Alon welcome the legendary force of nature that is Jean-Claude Biver to the show. An industry icon, Biver played a pivotal role in the renaissance of the Swiss watch industry following the tumult of the Quartz Crisis of the 1970s. He reinvigorated Blancpain, tripled the profitability of Omega (and managed to strap one onto James Bond's wrist for the first time, made Hublot a household name, and spearheaded TAG Heuer's increasing global visibility, molding it into ...

Nov 03, 2022•45 min•Ep. 2

The Real Time Show Debut: Who Will Win At The GPHG Awards? Part One.

Send us Fan Mail Rob and Alon kick things off with a bang, by addressing a gargantuan question from one listener: Who will (or who should ) win at this year’s GPHG awards, soon to be held in Geneva on November 10th. This mammoth topic will span over two episodes, so make sure to tune into the second installment, airing on November 8th. Time stamps: 2:20 The Ladies' Category 15:21 The Ladies' Complication Category 25:00 The Men’s Category 36:17 The Men’s Complication Category 41:49 The Iconic Cat...

Nov 01, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 1

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