Killing Time with Brynn and Malaika (Killing Time )

We're baaaaack with a special episode recorded from Brynn's hotel room in Miami. We were there for Art Basel on a trip hosted by the most litty of the brands, Hublot. 

WATCH NEWS: Hublot releases a thicc 49mm MP-09 rainbow Tourbillon, which we got to try on over an 8-course dinner at Nobu. Audemars Piguet releases a Code 11.59 Starwheel (and Malaika got to party with John Mayer and Serena Williams). And Rolex officially launched a program for certified pre-owned watches.

Other than that, it's just... MIAMI VIBEZ. 

CIAO XOXO

Killing Time welcomes our FIRST guest of the pod... Constance aka @gstaadguy, who we met in Los Angelé at the recent TAG Heuer press trip celebrating the premiere of The Gray Man (starring TAG ambassador and certified hot tottie, Ryan Gosling). 

Our interview with Constance starts at about 26mins, but first, Malaika and Brynn discuss George Bamford x G-Shock's collaboration and the violence that ensued, Bella Hadid's chaotic stack, and a recap of our wild ride in LA. 

WE'RE BAAAACK from a holiday hiatus. Thank for your patience... Malaika was basking in the sunshine in Jamaica and Brynn was enjoying a New York Christmas. Which we discuss. But also...

WATCH NEWS: It's LVMH watch week, so here are some notable releases.

- Bulgari gem candy 

- Hublot Big Bang y2k Rave Edition

-Bell & Ross MoMa watch (our nickname, not theirs); also not an LVMH brand but Malaika wrote an article on this one

WATCH SPOTTING: 

- Michelle Yeoh and her Richard Mille at the National Board of Review awards 

- Mario Lopez wearing a Rolex Batman with at Tux... noooo!

- Jeremy Allen White and his Vacheron Constantin Patrimony 

- Ke Huy Quan and his Omega 

Annnnnd... well, what else? You'll just have to listen! xoxo

 

We’re baaaack after a brief hiatus due to Brynn being ACROSS THE POND! Good to be back to discuss:

WATCH NEWS

RICHARD MILLE releases the RM 07-04 Automatic Sport, designed for women by women. 

We both went to AP house on the same day (me in London, Malaika in NYC). Malaika loved the ceramic Offshore aka "The Beast" and I loved the titanium Royal Oak QP. 

And neither of us got to try on the gold RO with the turquoise dial :'( 

WATCH SPOTTING... we could have talked about Kim K wearing the G-Shock and the subsequent HATERS... but we're being positive today.

And then we have a nice CHINWAG about LONDON!!!!!!! Shout-out IWC for sending Brynn, but alas, everything she saw there was under embargo until the end of March. 

We're baaaaaack after the holidays discussing our fav watch brand press presents, Furbies and posi vibes. Then it's WATCH NEWS: Frédéric Arnault Named CEO Of LVMH Watches! Then our take on red carpet watches (it's all marketing). Full listicle here (shout out Cam Wolf). And then we get into the difference between watches and fashion, taking a cue from Malaika's adventures in Paris.

LUCKY EPISODE 13! This week we're back with some out of the box ideas about complications for ladies. And then... dee dee dee dee dee dee deee...

WATCH NEWS! We're most excited about the Haribo Baby G. 

WATCH SPOTTING! Tyler, the Creator's collection via Robb Report. 

Plus, we discuss Malaika's latest adventures in Switzerland, giving you the scoop from the GPHG Awards (full list of winners here). Congratulations to Max Büsser (& Friends)!!! And, per his urging (and now Malaika's), drop everything you're doing and watch this TED Talk.

Also, Brynn discusses her gala moment with the Swiss Institute and the fact that she's hired herself a stylist (because she can't always be dressed by Missoni).   

Ciao for now! Happy THXGIVING ya filthy animals. 

This is our first episode, in which we provide brief introductions about ourselves (hiii), gush over MB&F, dish about press trips and discuss who's wearing what. You know you love us, xoxo. 

This week, we read between the lines in the click-baity articles claiming that all of your watches are now worth $5. Read Your Rolex Suddenly Might Be Worth Less Than You Think via WSJ. Key word here? READ! Also, read The Crypto Collapse Has Flooded the Market With Rolex and Patek via Bloomberg Business. Or, if you don't want to read... just listen to us <3

Then, read about how great the Swiss watch industry is doing via HODINKEE: Recession? What Recession!? The Swiss Watch Industry Continues To See Staggering Growth.

And here are the watches we highlighted:

The Credor Masterpieces

The Bulgari Serpenti

The Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin 

The Vacheron Constantin 222

We're BAAAAACK! It's the Season 2 premiere and we're coming at you with a Watches & Wonders recap, shouting out our favorite watches including Malaika's fav, the Rolex Emoji Day-Date and Brynn's fav, the Cartier Baignoire bangle. We also discuss the Met Gala, highlighting Jeremy Strong's insane outfit and RM 07-04. You can see what everyone wore here.

Happy belated International Women's Day to all who celebrate lol. We start with a therapy sesh about being a woman in the watch world, and then we dive into watch spotting at the OSCARS! See Malaika's article on "pay to play" via Hodinkee. 

This week, we're joined by Thom Bettridge, Head of Creative and Content at SSENSE and Malaika's former boss. We discuss the AP Royal Oak Spidey, Malaika's trip to Monaco and a lot of other things... about watches, duh. Ciao x

It's episode Forever 21. This week, Brynn shakes off her vacation brain to join Malaika in some deep conversation about Jacob & Co.'s impact on the watch world via the Five Time Zone. We also, of course, talk about Rihanna wearing Jacob & Co. during her Super Bowl performance.

We also talk about the industry's distaste for bust downs, which you can read about here.

And what else...? You'll just have to listen! xoxo

We're back with more riveting watch chat! We discuss WATCH NEWS: the thicc and juicy new Rolex diver watch aka the Deepsea Challenge, the Jacob & Co. Opera Godfather Musical watch, the Patek Philippe Aquanaut Luce "Rainbow" Chronograph, and the article that launched a thousand Malaika cyber bullies. Kris Jenner was spotted wearing this watch a week later. Then, we check in and have a TOUCH BASE about our careers! Ciao for now xoxo

This week, we have a good ol' chinwag because there's not much watch stuff to speak about ahead of WATCHES & WONDERS! Then we talk about the Gem Awards aka the Oscars of the jewelry world. Next episode will drop in 2 weeks, where we are back to our regularly scheduled watch programming (and not just talking about BORGs, which unfortunately we can't attach an image of in the "show notes"... DM Brynn if you want it).

Killing Time with Brynn and Malaika is back with a special video edition (!!!), shot live from Miami in celebration of Cartier Time Unlimited, an immersive exhibition encapsulating Cartier's watchmaking legacy.

WATCH NEWS is all about the exhibition itself, which blew us away and is open to the public in Miami's chic Design District until December 22.

WATCH SPOTTING covers Cartier ambassador (and new friend of the pod) Emma Chamberlain and her viral Baignoire choker moment. We also discuss #CartierBoy Jacob Elordi and Princess Diana's Tank Française in the latest season of The Crown.

Our final segment is CHATTING WITH THE EXPERTS, going deep into Cartier watchmaking design and technology with Romain Moyse (Innovation & Technology Manager) & Raphael Abeillon (Sr. Watch Designer).

Ciao for now xo

This week, we discuss the ménage à quatre collab that is RUF x Bamford x Highsnobiety TAG Heuer watch and the newest edition to the Grand Seiko Sport Collection.

We also discuss BRAND AMBASSADORS! Kind of a whirlwind here... no links for you to peruse... just ride with us.

And then celeb wrist spotting is left for the end, with the late, great Issey Miyake and his TTRO and Saucy Santana and an iced out RO. MATERIAL GWORL!

You know you love us, xoxo.

Brynn and Malaika's year in review. Some jolly good fun to nestle up with by the fire (or... the radiator). 

Plus: Malaika's watch of the year. Brynn's watch of the year. See you in 2023, thank you for listening we love you!

We're baaaaack after another hiatus (sorry!). Malaika was traveling the globe and Brynn was... crying at home because the sun didn't come out for 3 weeks straight. But without further ado:

WATCH NEWS!

– The RM 66 "Horn to Be Wild" edition that we're both obsessed with

– The Cartier Tank Française reissue

WATCH SPOTTING!

– Bad Bunny and his vintage Patek

– Cate Blanchett going Republican core in a Swatch

And Malaika tells of her adventures with Jaeger-LeCoultre, exploring the Vallée de Joux and The Collectibles!

We're back to our regular recording schedule which means, of course, we have not as much to talk about. But don't worry, we fill this hour of a chin-wag with some good insight, info and lols. Like, you'll learn what an "embargo" is if you don't know already.

WATCH NEWS this week is... NO WATCH NEWS! Which kind of has the vibe of when your teacher doesn't assign homework for the weekend.

WATCH SPOTTING... is Pharrell wearing his RM 88 SMILEY! Malaika's fav out in the wild. And we spend a lot of time talking about Richard Mille because we're both Mille-Pilled.

We also discuss Michael B. Jordan wearing his vintage Piaget Polo, which we've been told is a gift from the brand.

And in between that, well... you'll just have to listen luvs! Ciao for now.

EPISODE 20! We inexplicably talk about "BORGs", Four Loko and "alcopops" before we get into...

WATCH NEWS! The Audemars Piguet novelties and the Murakami Hublot Rainbow :) 

and WATCH SPOTTING! In which we discuss who wore what at the Grammys, which already feels like 2 years ago.

Aaaand we’re back to our regularly scheduled programming with:

WATCH NEWS discussing the Cartier Pebble re-release and the Richard Mille Smiley.

WATCH SPOTTING is a bit dry so we don’t spend too much time on that… but we DID have the pleasure of spending time Misty Copeland, Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre and one of Breitling's brand ambassadors. Malaika's interview with her dropping soon. 

Then we discuss watches and STYLE, a topic Malaika is well versed in. A vague description so you’ll just have to listen to find out ;)

We're baaaaack discussing Sir Elton John's GOODBYE PEACHTREE ROAD estate sale at Christie's. Then we're yee-hawing onto Pharrell's F/W '24 show for Louis Vuitton, during which he wore the world's thinnest watch (the RM UP-01). And to close, it's all about SALTBURN (better late than never!). Ciao for now xo

Bonjouuur. This week, for lucky episode number 7, we get into the latest watch news – which are the exciting new releases coming out of Geneva Watch Days. Stealing this show is Bulgari, with two striking iterations of their architectural Octo Finissimo: the YELLOW GOLD brown dial version (for the US market only, mind you) and the mirror-finish "Sejima Edition." Also, we gush over a couple Serpentis, notably the Serpenti Seduttori Tourbillon. And don't forget the Sailor Moon Baby-G. We also talk at LENGTH about rose gold, a topic Malaika wrote about with passion in the latest HODINKEE Mag. For Watch Spotting, we discuss Serena Williams's triumphant singles victory at the US Open, in which she's wearing a Royal Oak Offshore (a favorite of hers, she is an Audemars Piguet Ambassador after all). We also gloss over Jacquemus's glam wedding and the vintage Hermès x JLC watch worn by one of his fabulous guests. Then we get into a topic very near and dear to Malaika's heart: Princess Diana. We discuss the latest HBO doc "The Princess", Lady Di's emotionally-charged watch collection, the Revenge Dress and the deeply powerful hold she still has on the people of Great Britain. Have you box of Kleenex handy. That's all for this week. Ciao for now <3

For episode 15, we speak with a VERY special guest: Nicholas Biebuyck, Heritage Director at TAG Heuer. He visits us for a Saturday afternoon chinwag in the stu all the way from clean, clear-aired Switzerland. We discuss – in depth – where he grew up in the UK, his career and how he got to where he is today, which is TAG Heuer – pioneer of official motorsport partnerships, maker of our fav (the Formula 1) and the crème de la crème of the '90s. 

But before our illuminating conversation, Brynn dishes on her adventures in Beaver Creek, Colorado... shredding up the slopes with Breitling brand ambassador and 2x Olympic gold medalist, Chloe Kim. 

For Episode 2, we dive into the past week’s new releases, speculate on the latest watch analytics, cover watch spotting in the Hamptons via TikTok and talk small watches on men. Oh, and we added a little Love Island bonus at the end for the real fans. #freeyoungthug

3:04 - Richard Mille UP-01 Ferrari - https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/richard-mille-ferrari-mechanical-watch/

11:20 - Tudor Ranger https://www.tudorwatch.com/en/watches/ranger/m79950-0001

18:15 - Watch News - Bloomberg Article - https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2022-07-01/crypto-stock-meltdown-hits-rolex-patek-philippe-audemars-piguet-watches

23:55 - Watch Spotting in The Hamptons https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRhBye8E/?k=1

34:14 - Small Watches on Men https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/watches/article/small-watch-trend-men

47:39 - Love Island Which Watch

We're baaaaaack after a 3 week hiatus. Brynn was in Switzerland, kicking off her luxurious holiday with an Audemars Piguet press trip, proceeding to travel the Swiss countryside, then ending it all with a press trip with Girard-Perregaux, in which she and MALAIKA were reunited! This episode has no watch news or celebrity watch spotting, it's just a good ol' chin wag. 

For Episode 6, we dive into watch news and share Malaika’s big announcement – joining HODINKEE as their Style Editor! Next, we give our take on the Supreme x Rolex rumors – diving into an actual release, which is the new Seiko x Supreme clock – and reminisce about Beanie Babies. Watch spotting this week is all about Cartier Baignoire babes, both past and present.  Malaika was out of town for Monterey Car week with Rolex, hence why this episode is coming out better late than never. But you get to live vicariously through her luxurious trip to the California coast. We conclude by gushing overt the world’s largest collection of Patek Philippe Electronic Clocks, presented by Collectability in NYC. Stay till the end for a little Love Island surprise. 

Welcome back to Killing Time, in which we discuss the Coronation and the Royal Family (topics Malaika is well-versed in, whereas Brynn is a passive observer). You can read about Prince, ahem, King Charles's Parmigiani here and the Queen's (Elizabeth, not Camilla) watches here. The back across the pond for a healthy dose of watch spotting thanks to the gift that keeps on giving, the NBA Playoffs. Adele's power couple watch moment is really all you need to see here. Ciao for now.

Ciaooooo! We're back with episode 3. Big watch news: Audemars Piguet announces a new CEO, Ilaria Resta. Then onto watch spotting, featuring The Weeknd's Cannes Piaget moment. And then, Malaika gives a play by play of her fancy trip to Venice with Bulgari. xo

Welcome back to Killing Time! For episode 9 we have invited a very special guest: Cara Barrett, founder of children’s watch brand Parchie and formerly an editor at HODINKEE. Cara has been in the watch biz for over a decade, so we grill her about then vs. now and get all the thé.

She also joins us for…

WATCH NEWS, in which we discuss the new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Flying Tourbillon RD#3 and the new TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph releases.

We also talk WATCH SPOTTING, featuring Zendaya wearing her boyfriend’s Rolex Daytona Panda.

Then… IT’S CARA TIME! Enjoy!!!! 

Hello hello and welcome to Episode 8, which is one of Malaika's lucky numbers.

This week in Watch News we discuss a few new releases, including the blue ceramic Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and the Urwerk UR-100V ULTRAVIOLET.

For Watch Spotting, we discuss Timotay Chalamay's Cartier moment at the Venice Film Festival... and his RED HALTER TOP RED CARPET moment.  We also discuss Zendaya at the US Open, Bowen Yang wearing Massena Lab, Liz Truss's fake Piaget and Jerry Seinfeld's f*ckboy KITH campaign. (We also discuss the Queen briefly. RIP. We recorded this the evening prior to her passing.)

Then we get into the meat and potatoes of the pod, which is, of course, talking about press trips. Brynn went out east with Longines for the Hampton Classic horse show and came up on a watch.

Malaika feasted on the raw bar in the Rolex suite at the US Open and saw Serena's (maybe) last victory on the court. Later in the week, Brynn had pigs in a blanket at the Rolex suite at the US Open and was in the front row watching their 18-year old testimonee and absolute powerhouse, Coco Gauff.

Ciao for now xoxo