Send us a text Rob enters the lion's den with one of watchmaking's most devastatingly "sexy boys", Guillaume Laidet, the resurrector of Nivada Grenchen, Excelsior Park, and Vulcain. Listen to their bromance blossom further on the airwaves. BSFW (Barely Safe For Work). Time stamps: 1:46 who is Guillaume Laidet 10:43 What did GL learn from the missteps early on in his career 22:19 Which inactive brands does GL have his eye on resurrecting? 35:02 The Recent Time & Tide collaboration with second...
Feb 09, 2023•58 min•Ep. 30
Send us a text Episode 29 of The Real Time Show gets going quickly after some cheeky bants between the Yin and Yang of the watch podcasting game. (1:20) Alon goes rogue and submits his own question to the mailbag (2:00) Rob talks RedBaR (7:30) Yea, so…about that, « RedBar »…how did a watch group get that name? (13:10) The 2010´s gave us the classic earworms « Gangnam Style » and « Call Me Maybe »; what watches also burrowed themselves into Alon’s and Rob’s heads? (24:02) Is this the broadest que...
Feb 07, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 29
Send us a text Rob flies solo with Parmigiani Fleurier's glorious leader, Guido Terreni. With two decades at the helm of Bvlgari, Guido has an incredible track record behind him as he looks to position Parmigiani Fleurier as a thought and style leader in the industry. 2:35 The man with a plan 13:03 High complications or the refinement of base mechanics? 15:50 What is a rattrapante? 21:36 True restraint in practice 30:14 Did the pandemic have an equalising effect on the industry? 33:38 Watchmakin...
Feb 02, 2023•53 min•Ep. 28
Send us a text In another jam-packed mailbag episode, The Real Time Show’s hosts Alon and Rob try to see into their crystal balls to predict what we might see from Watches and Wonders (maybe don’t ask them for lottery numbers though), and they tell us how they they fell down the horological rabbit hole. Oh and if you listen long enough Rob may let you - just you - in on his super-secret plans for a new movement… Or maybe not; he told me something like you have to send in at least 1,413 different...
Jan 31, 2023•55 min•Ep. 27
Send us a text Scotland's jewel anOrdain joins the show. Founder Lewis Heath shares his origin story, almost his mum's Instagram, and an insight into how things are going behind the scenes at one of watchmaking Britain's finest modern successes. 00:00 It's called an-OR-dain! 2:50 When was anOrdain born? 6:01 What is the USP for one of Britain's leading lights? 11:26 Are you looking to expand? 12:39 The benefits of remaining lean and the resulting sales strategy 22:37 The available dial colors an...
Jan 26, 2023•57 min•Ep. 26
Send us a text Follow the hosts on Instagram @robnudds and @alonbenjoseph Thanks to @skillymusic for the theme tune.
Jan 24, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 25
Send us a text Alon and Rob are joined by Charris Yadigaroglu of MB&F fame, who shares tales from his twelve years at the helm of communications for one of the industry's most exciting and forward-thinking brands, Max Büsser & Friends. Time stamps: 4:32 Where does MB&F go from here? 8:30 What goes on behind the scenes during the design process? 16:40 HOW many calibers??? 20:19 M.A.D.1 Red and Blue and... 25:31 The revolution spans to retail... 30:38 Do you ever suffer from "writer's ...
Jan 19, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 24
Send us a text A rollicking episode of The Real Time Show sees Alon and Rob address a gamut of questions from the very current to the very retro. The duo's shared disdain for Roman Numerals is on show, while Rob leans a little too far into the future in his support of the revolutionary SAXEM material by Hublot. 2:46 Which watches from LVMH Watch Week stood out so far 8:34 Why does Hublot get so much criticism? Why is it unjust? 18:16 What is your "10/10 but... " watch? 26:55 What is the best des...
Jan 17, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 23
Send us a text Alon and Rob are joined by the charming Creative Director of Breitling, to discuss his past, present, and a very exciting future as he prepares to launch his own brand under his own name for the very first time. 2:00 Sylvain's journey before the watch industry called 10:05 The new Chronomat and the use of ethically sourced materials 18:44 Breitling's four logos and what that means for the brand 25:05 The challenge of design and transforming brand perception 32:30 Technical obsessi...
Jan 12, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 22
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Jan 10, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 21
Send us a text Rob chats to one of his watchmaking heroes (and best friends to boot) about the fascinating world of Schofield Watch Company. Together, they explore the company's origins, its ethos, and why it's a brand that deserves to be on your radar. 00:47 The Schofield Universe's Big Bang 17:33 How do you start a company with basically no budget 30:58 The cost of such incredible standards 36:26 The goal of high-design brands 43:44 The Schofield Kimono 47:39 The most beautiful watch of them a...
Jan 05, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 20
Send us a text Today, Alon and Rob address some questions from The Real Time Show's newest team member, David Vaucher, which were sent in before he joined the podcast's ranks, as well as a smattering of others from dedicated Real Timers. 2:41 Are watches with dates better sellers than those without? 12:23 Has the hype cycle of the past few years been a good thing? 18:53 Will we ever return to a point where all models can be bought immediately or, at least, with a short waiting time? 32:22 Perrel...
Jan 03, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 19
Send us a text George Bamford, crown prince of watch banter, joins his "friendly competition" for a show like few others. George is not only a watchmaker, modder, and renowned car collector, but is now a significant figure in the watch media landscape thanks to his own podcast ( GB Talks ) and his partnership with Andrew McUtchen ( Time & Tide ) and Adrian Barker ( Bark & Jack/Adrian Barker ) with their groundbreaking YouTube show, About Effing Time (now in its second season). Tune in an...
Dec 29, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 18
Send us a text Rob and Alon sift through the mailbag once more, addressing topics such as their favorite materials, their top watches of 2022, and whether or not the Omega × Swatch Moonswatch lived up to the hype. 2:15 Our favorite watch releases of 2022 12:50 Our favorite watch purchases of the year 26:34 Our views on case materials 41:53 The Omega x Swatch MoonSwatch experience... 53:23 Cross-brand collaborations in focus Follow the hosts on Instagram @robnudds and @alonbenjoseph Thanks to @sk...
Dec 27, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 17
Send us a text Everyone's favorite Canadian joins The Real Time Show. Gothenberg-based materials expert James Thompson, otherwise known as the Black Badger, takes some time out of his day finishing Arcanaut Fordite dials to talk to Rob (while slowly bleeding out due to a disc sander disaster). Listen to what might be his final interview ever... Time stamps: 1:43 The Badger Den 4:32 I'm James, nice to meet you 11:27 A materials orphanage 14:56 "You can't fake time" 24:12 The New York response to ...
Dec 22, 2022•54 min•Ep. 16
Send us a text For the first time, Rob and Alon welcome a WATCH to the studio for the inaugural product review show. After discovering the Polo Ralph Lauren Vintage 67 during an impromptu meeting at Geneva Watch Days, Rob requested a loaner from the brand. What began as a passing flirtation quickly blossomed into true love. Listen to the Q&A and hear the analysis today! Time stamps: 2:22 Gerard asks: Why? 6:59 Yay or nay for Rob? 12:50 What is that case finish all about? 20:02 Why a bund str...
Dec 20, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 15
Send us a text One of watchmaking's truly philosophical forces, Martin Frei of URWERK renown joins The Real Time Show for a heart-warmingly personal interview that explores the people and the concepts behind the brand like never before. As one of watchmaking's true visionaries, Martin has spent the last quarter century wowing the watch-adoring public with the creations brought to life by him and his partner in crime Felix Baumgartner. Time stamps: 1:20 Horological heroes 13:27 The history of the...
Dec 15, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 14
Send us a text Today sees our very first on-location episode, recorded during the launch day of the SubOrbital Express 3, carrying on board as part of its precious cargo, 13 Fortis chronographs that will become some of the first watches to undergo a pre-release flight test beyond the Karman line. If you have any questions about this topic, please get in touch via Instagram or email and we would be happy to address these points in a future episode. Follow the hosts on Instagram @robnudds and @alo...
Dec 13, 2022•59 min•Ep. 13
Send us a text One year after launching a balloon carrying 13 chronograph movements into the stratosphere, Fortis has returned to Esrange, home of the Swedish Space Corporation, to take what they learned from 2021's experiment to the next level. This time around, we'll be launching a rocket into space. The rocket will be carrying 12 scientific experiments, including 13 fully assembled special edition Stratoliner watches 260km above the Earth's surface (so well beyond the Karman line) where they ...
Dec 08, 2022•53 min•Ep. 12
Send us a text Before jetting off to the Arctic to meet with Fortis Watches once more, Rob had time to sit down with Alon for another buzz through the bulging mailbag. There aren't so many questions addressed today because the answers run, and run, and run, and... Time stamps: 1:13 When did the idea to start a podcast together emerge? 8:17 How many times did we discuss the concepts behind The Real Time Show? 12:03 How do you find time to stay informed of watch industry developments 25:57 The bes...
Dec 06, 2022•52 min•Ep. 11
Send us a text Antoine Pin of Bvlgari joins the show. 2:44 Highlights from Geneva Watch Days 6:40 A Serpenti for men? 10:36 A return for the Bvlgari Scuba? 13:44 The changing attitudes towards Bvlgari 19:22 The vertical integration of Bvlgari 26:00 The long-term vision of Bvlgari 35:47 A lot but not too much... 39:48 The purpose of gem-setting and the MB&F collaboration 45:11 The future of collaborations 55:41 The highlight of Antoine's career Follow the hosts on Instagram @robnudds and @alo...
Dec 01, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 10
Send us a text 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 what...
Nov 29, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 9
Send us a text 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 yo...
Nov 24, 2022•54 min•Ep. 8
Send us a text 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 fre...
Nov 22, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 7
Send us a text 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 be...
Nov 17, 2022•43 min•Ep. 6
Send us a text 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 Wa...
Nov 15, 2022•56 min•Ep. 5
Send us a text 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 communication ...
Nov 10, 2022•54 min•Ep. 4
Send us a text 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 Catego...
Nov 08, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 3
Send us a text 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 th...
Nov 03, 2022•45 min•Ep. 2
Send us a text 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 Categ...
Nov 01, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 1
