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The Real Time Show

Rob Nudds & Alon Ben Josephwww.buzzsprout.com

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

Episodes

The Truth About Watch Retail

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May 09, 20231 hr 11 minEp. 53

Watch Out, Alon Has A Titanium Guy...

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May 02, 20231 hr 1 minEp. 51

Pascal Ravessoud Of La Fondation De La Haute Horlogerie

Send us a text We welcome Pascal Ravessoud of the Fondation Haute Horlogerie (the institution behind some of watchmaking's most legendary events) to the virtual studio for a surprisingly illuminating chat on the nature of manufacture movements and more... Follow the hosts on Instagram @robnudds and @alonbenjoseph Thanks to @skillymusic for the theme tune....

Apr 27, 202353 minEp. 50

Dr Rebecca Struthers Discusses Her New Book, Hands Of Time

Send us a text One of the leading lights in British horological academia chats to Rob about her new book, Hands of Time, due to be released on April 27th. And for those of you with good memories, you might recall that Rebecca, along with her husband Craig and their “248” project, is responsible for Rob’s grail watch… Follow the hosts on Instagram @robnudds and @alonbenjoseph Thanks to @skillymusic for the theme tune....

Apr 20, 202357 minEp. 48

Geneva Watch Week In Review Part Two

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Apr 18, 20231 hr 15 minEp. 47

Geneva Watch Week In Review Part One

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Apr 11, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 45

Manuel Emch Talks About Louis Erard From Geneva Watch Week

Send us a text The Real Time Show was in Geneva. We will be releasing several bonus episodes this week (three on Tuesday and three on Thursday) covering news and new releases from the brands exhibiting at Time To Watches, Watches and Wonders, and Geneva Watch Week in general. Normal service will be resumed next week. Subscribe to the show on your preferred Podcast platform to get notifications whenever new episodes go live. You can follow our team members on Instagram @robnudds , @alonbenjoseph ...

Apr 06, 202314 min

BeauBleu: Live From Time To Watches With Nicolas Pham

Send us a text The Real Time Show was in Geneva. We will be releasing several bonus episodes this week (three on Tuesday and three on Thursday) covering news and new releases from the brands exhibiting at Time To Watches, Watches and Wonders, and Geneva Watch Week in general. Normal service will be resumed next week. Subscribe to the show on your preferred Podcast platform to get notifications whenever new episodes go live. You can follow our team members on Instagram @robnudds , @alonbenjoseph ...

Apr 06, 20239 min

Thomas Baillod Is Reimagining The Way We Sell Watches

Send us a text The Real Time Show was in Geneva. We will be releasing several bonus episodes this week (three on Tuesday and three on Thursday) covering news and new releases from the brands exhibiting at Time To Watches, Watches and Wonders, and Geneva Watch Week in general. Normal service will be resumed next week. Subscribe to the show on your preferred Podcast platform to get notifications whenever new episodes go live. You can follow our team members on Instagram @robnudds , @alonbenjoseph ...

Apr 06, 202315 min

Sinn Show Off A New Bronze Alloy That Takes Their Tool Watches To A New Level

Send us a text The Real Time Show was in Geneva. We will be releasing several bonus episodes this week (three on Tuesday and three on Thursday) covering news and new releases from the brands exhibiting at Time To Watches, Watches and Wonders, and Geneva Watch Week in general. Normal service will be resumed next week. Subscribe to the show on your preferred Podcast platform to get notifications whenever new episodes go live. You can follow our team members on Instagram @robnudds , @alonbenjoseph ...

Apr 04, 20236 min

Reservoir's Retrograde Minute Hands Jump Out From The Crowd!

Send us a text The Real Time Show was in Geneva. We will be releasing several bonus episodes this week (three on Tuesday and three on Thursday) covering news and new releases from the brands exhibiting at Time To Watches, Watches and Wonders, and Geneva Watch Week in general. Normal service will be resumed next week. Subscribe to the show on your preferred Podcast platform to get notifications whenever new episodes go live. You can follow our team members on Instagram @robnudds , @alonbenjoseph ...

Apr 04, 20237 min

Czapek Live From The Palexpo For Watches And Wonders

Send us a text The Real Time Show was in Geneva. We will be releasing several bonus episodes this week (three on Tuesday and three on Thursday) covering news and new releases from the brands exhibiting at Time To Watches, Watches and Wonders, and Geneva Watch Week in general. Normal service will be resumed next week. Subscribe to the show on your preferred Podcast platform to get notifications whenever new episodes go live. You can follow our team members on Instagram @robnudds , @alonbenjoseph ...

Apr 04, 202314 min

Czapek Antarctique Révélation Skeleton Blind Reveal With Inkdial

Send us a text A watch industry first. Before anyone has seen the Czapek Antarctique Révélation Skeleton in real life, we, The Real Time Show, along with the inimitable assistance of Xavier de Roquemaurel, had the chance to describe the watch to artist Ben Li (@Inkdial on Instagram), who was tasked with drawing it from our description alone… How did he do? You can find out on Monday the 27th of April when the watch is announced to the world. In the meantime, it looks something like this… This 40...

Mar 24, 20231 hr 11 min

Mike Pearson AKA Billy Whizz Of Zodiac Brings Trademark Energy To The Air

Send us a text If you’re want fast-talking, no-nonsense, honest-to-goodness advice on how to be a watch sales dynamo, listen to this electrifying interview with one of watchmaking’s most memorable characters. Mike Pearson of Zodiac is here for your ears, and it’s long overdue. Follow the hosts on Instagram @robnudds and @alonbenjoseph Thanks to @skillymusic for the theme tune....

Mar 23, 202356 minEp. 42

Niels Eggerding, Managing Director Of Frederqiue Constant

Send us a text Alon chats to his good buddy, Niels Eggerding of Frederique Constant. Having worked closely together on a recent project, there is much good news to share… Follow the hosts on Instagram @robnudds and @alonbenjoseph Thanks to @skillymusic for the theme tune....

Mar 16, 202356 minEp. 40

Romaric Andre On Seconde/Seconde/ Disrupting And Uniting The Watch Industry

Send us a text Episode 36 sees Rob and Alon go through the looking glass, into the sometimes weird but always wonderful world of Romaric André, the man behind « Seconde/Seconde ». (0:35) Who are you and what do you do? (5:15) How did you develop your creativity? (10:45) When you started, did you intend to make your own watches? What are your intentions today?(14:10) What is « too many collabs » for Seconde/Seconde? (18:35) How difficult is it to approach brands? (21:38) « The finest Instagram ch...

Mar 02, 202359 minEp. 36

Ireland's John McGonigle Shares his Watchmaking Experience From The Island

Send us a text John McGonigle takes us behind the scenes of his new brand, Oiléan (ill-lawn) watches, and walks us through his fascinating backstory that begins in the valleys of Switzerland, accompanied by a supporting cast that beggars belief. Follow the hosts on Instagram @robnudds and @alonbenjoseph Thanks to @skillymusic for the theme tune....

Feb 23, 202353 minEp. 34

Schofield Japanese Beater B5 Watch Review

Send us a text Episode 33 is another interactive product review episode, but with a twist: rather than focusing on one watch, Rob and Alon compare two models, the Schofield Signalman GMT and the Schofield Beater B5. (0:40) Why do Alon and Rob love Schofield so much? (3:15) Consider checking out the founder’s (Giles Ellis) newsletter (6:15) Who is Giles Ellis, and what is Schofield? (10:50) What’s the significance of the number 29 with regards to limited editions? (13:35) « How does it wear? Look...

Feb 21, 20231 hrEp. 33

CEO Julien Tornare Invites Us To The World Of Zenith Watches

Send us a text Episode 32 is a « Zenith » for The Real Time Show, as Rob and Alon interview the company’s CEO Julien Tornare. (1:24) Julien’s career in the watch industry (3:38) His contribution to, and strategy for, Zenith following the company’s recent lineage of leadership (9:58) What motivated Zenith’s decision to modernize its designs? (14:10) Alon loves the Defy Skyline (17:22) He also loves the Chronomaster Sport (20:45) Zenith’s approach to women’s watches (26:50) Julien’s advice for wor...

Feb 16, 202344 minEp. 32

The Problem With Date Windows

Send us a text Episode 31 of The Real Time Show is « smarter » than usual. And that doesn’t even include all the other topics Rob and Alon discuss! (1:26) Rob makes a super-obscure reference before asking the first question of the episode: what drives the color matching (or not) of date wheels? (12:35) Bremont is reallllyyy in the money now; what do Rob and Alon think? (18:38) Collabs: cop or drop? (22:45) Alon’s itching to talk about the Omega Speedmaster Super Racing (31:05) Things got weird i...

Feb 14, 202358 minEp. 31
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