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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 Category
53:58 The Tourbillon Category
1:03:09 The Calendar and Astronomy Category

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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 the powerhouse brand it is today.

If you've never heard Biver speak before, you're in for a treat...

Time stamps:

00:00 The start of the episode (seriously, it's worth listening to the whole thing...)
13:00 The delicious cheese of Mr. Biver (it really is delicious)

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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 Category
57:42 The Chronograph Category
1:07:34 GPHG Academy Member Balazs Ferenczi joins the shows

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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 strategy easier or harder?
17:08 Edouard personal grail watches
19:35 The impact of the minute repeater without hands
29:48 The design process of the perfect Moser
39:07 The beauty of co-brand and cross-industry collaboration
47:03 The Meylan family and the future of watchmaking

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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 frequencies
37:42 Why did Rolex lower the VPH of the Zenith El Primero caliber?
46:50 Which countries (after Switzerland) are really “watch countries”?
57:14 Why is Rob so good-looking?

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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 benefits
30:00 Will we see an LF Minute Repeater?
31:17 Laurent Ferrier's grail watch
34:40 What would Laurent do differently?
37:45 What are LF's views on the Certified Pre-Owned market
39:50 Laurent's advice for the next generation

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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 Watch Category
30:30 The Jewelry Category
33:24 The Artistic Category
34:22 The Petite Aguille Category
38:18 The Challenge Category
39:58 The Mechanical Clock Category
43:00 Final Thoughts and the Grand Prix Champ

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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

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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 URWERK team
18:15 What do you like most about Felix Baumgartner as a person?
25:41 What was your Apollo 13 moment?
31:22 The importance of the Harry Winston Opus 5
34:33 The Nitro watch
40:22 The modern stance on collaboration
52:49 URWERK UR-120
59:56 Ben Hodges from Fratello asks...
1:06:25 The freedom of innovation

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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.

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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 you do if you were approached by a luxury group looking to buy Czapek?

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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 Arcanaut
30:18 Rob's initial reaction to Arcanaut
33:20 Who the heck manufactured this case
40:30 The birth of the Arcanaut ARC-II Fordite
47:35 A vision of the future

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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 to watch out for)

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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 all
1:09:28 Texture like no other

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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 and enjoy what we hope will be the first of many Bamford appearances.

Time stamps:

3:24 What George enjoys the most
5:56 George's passion for cars
11:49 How does the new Landrover limited edition wear?
15:08 The TAG Heuer Monaco and the bridge to oddball watches
19:59 Taking the regular into the exceptional
28:00 The constraints of long-term planning
30:38 seconde/seconde
34:40 What's wrong with Adrian?
40:55 The Hive in Mayfair, London
48:50 The Limited Edition question
54:20 A happy marriage and "Ask George"

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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 best marketing campaigns of all time
43:23 Which watch fad can we not wait to see die
46:02 Which new complications and technical developments do you expect to see in the near future

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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 will experience around six minutes of micro-gravity before the rocket falls back down to Earth, its landing cushioned by a two-stage parachute.

Will the watches survive? Tune in for next Tuesday's special Q&A session on location to follow the launch and hear the results of the test. In the meantime, please enjoy this jovial chat with two of the finest men in the watch world.

Time stamps:

00:29 What are we doing here
7:54 Where are we exactly
9:59 How long is the rocket in the air?
14:11 The long-term benefits of this experiment for deep Space exploration
22:07 Fortis's payload coming down hard...
22:29 Vibration testing in Sweden
26:10 The best sapphire crystal in the world
30:43 Testing certificates
32:30 The new Stratoliner and its special dial...
43:11 Amadee Israel Mars Mission
47:00 The future of the Fortis catalog
49:57 Excellence in everything

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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 strap for this watch?
22:25 What about the history of the bund?
25:18 The movement itself.
30:33 Do you compare Ralph Lauren to Hermes?
42:47 Exactly how particular is Rob when it comes to his watch collection?
44:59 Why do RL feel the need to cut the numerals in half with the small seconds track?
52:00 Did Mr. Ralph Lauren design these watches himself?
55:13 If the Polo Vintage 67 was an international football team, which one would it be and why?

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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 and how many Lewis can name
29:58 What do you do when you're not working with watches?
31:47 The good and bad kind of segue
33:37 Medium and large Model Twos (where's the small?)
40:34 The special kind of inks used in dial printing
42:54 Can we expect the catalog to grow any time soon?
44:26 How Lewis's "mum" could ruin our product review episodes
48:37 How important have watch fairs been to the development of the brand?

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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

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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 seconde/seconde
43:13 Thoughts on the Limited Edition question
47:27 The pre-loved market...
53:53 How important are trade fairs and public events for reborn brands?

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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 obsessions and challenges
38:45 What Sylvain thinks of the digital world
45:05 Will we see Berneron watches soon?
51:47 With great talent comes great...cantankerousness?
57:07 The karma of the watch industry

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Welcome to our new Audio Article series (dubbed "Audicles" for short). Our newest team member, David Vaucher's words are read aloud by Rob so you can consume even more watch content on the go.

Audicles will become a regular part of The Real Time Show rotation, so please get in touch with your suggestions for topics, or submissions of your own if you'd like to become an active part of the show!

You can find the text of this Audicle on www.therealtime.show.

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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 Perrelet. What the f*ck?
42:15 What did we think of the H. Moser Genesis watch?
49:16 Is it time for another quartz revolution?

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Welcome to our Audio Article series (dubbed "Audicles" for short). Our newest team member, David Vaucher's words are read aloud by Rob so you can consume even more watch content on the go.

Audicles will become a regular part of The Real Time Show rotation, so please get in touch with your suggestions for topics, or submissions of your own if you'd like to become an active part of the show!

You can find the text of this Audicle on www.therealtime.show.

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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 Watchmaking as a "safe bet"
37:47 What attracts the next generation to watchmaking?
42:30 Is the retailer experience still important?
44:46 The importance of physical events for the Parmigiani brand?
49:57 A golden era of steel sports watch design

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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 block"? What's next?
40:13 The HM models break boundaries
49:51 Where in the world can you try on an MB&F? And when is the next M.A.D.1 coming?

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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 design of the 1990s?
34:51 Automatic winding machines: Yes or no?
40:22 Explaining the success of Rolex
45:08 What is your view on Casio Collaborations?
53:12 Why do people go after vintage watches when they aren't as "good" as modern watches?

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Alon, David, and Rob discuss the recent Audicle focusing on the Patek Philippe Nautilus Tiffany edition.

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Welcome to our Audio Article series (dubbed "Audicles" for short). Our newest team member, David Vaucher's words are read aloud by Rob so you can consume even more watch content on the go.

Audicles will become a regular part of The Real Time Show rotation, so please get in touch with your suggestions for topics, or submissions of your own if you'd like to become an active part of the show!

You can find the text of this Audicle on www.therealtime.show.

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 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 questions to the mailbag before he’ll even think about letting you in on the big idea.

(1:33) What do Alon and Rob expect from Watches and Wonders this year?
(6:20) Alon on the difficulties as a retailer of managing what is now a year-round release schedule
(8:55) Rob on the difficulties of making stand-out content when everything used to launch essentially all at once at BaselWorld
(11:50) Dutch Debate: Van Der Gang or Van Der Klaauw?  
(21:33) Alon’s “funny intermezzo” on IWC’s legendary Kurt Klaus
(26:55) So, why are Rob and Alon so obsessed with watches?
(37:50) Rob’s super-duper-secret watch caliber idea
(42:55) Best designs of the 2000s (this is TRTS so you know Hublot gets a mention!)
(49:20) Bonus question from Alon

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Welcome to our Audio Article series (dubbed "Audicles" for short). Our newest team member, David Vaucher's words are read aloud by Rob so you can consume even more watch content on the go.

Audicles will become a regular part of The Real Time Show rotation, so please get in touch with your suggestions for topics, or submissions of your own if you'd like to become an active part of the show!

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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 question ever posed: what are the top 5 brands under and over 15,000 dollars?*
(38:00) Alon goes rogue again and asks for 5 brands under 5,000 dollars
(42:45) He just can’t stop going rogue can he? Alon follows up on Rob’s enthusiasm for An0rdain by asking him what’s so special about enamel dials
(56:32) And lastly… « The Real Alon Show » gets back to the 5 brands under 5,000  

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*The only two brands that matter: Omega and Hublot (obviously**)

**How am I doing living up to my title of Resident Provocateur?

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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 in the 2020s, but some cool watches still got released
(38:55) Smartwatches: maybe not for the TRTS team, but how are they doing in the market?*
(50:30) How much more niche can watch discussions get online?

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*The only smartwatch the RP would buy?

Here it is.  

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Welcome to our Audio Article series (dubbed "Audicles" for short). Our newest team member, David Vaucher's words are read aloud by Rob so you can consume even more watch content on the go.

Audicles will become a regular part of The Real Time Show rotation, so please get in touch with your suggestions for topics, or submissions of your own if you'd like to become an active part of the show!

You can find the text of this Audicle on www.therealtime.show.

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Our first repeat guest takes the hot-seat for a hotly-requested follow-up to our first interview, way back in Episode 20. Giles Ellis of Schofield watch company inspired several members of The Real Time Network to get in touch with praise for his honesty and approach. Today, Rob walks through everything non-watch that Schofield Watch Company has to offer.

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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.

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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 working for Zenith as a watchmaker
(29:30) People just can’t get enough of the « new » Zenith; how is the company managing waiting lists
(32:00) Rob asks for some company manufacturing secrets
(33:35) Zenith also makes pilot’s watches!
(36:35) What about the Zenith Elite though?
(39:10) Wrapping up with some career highlights

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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? Looks quite thick »
(19:45) How much is done in-house, and what about the case backs specifically?
(26:40) What’s the case finish on the B5?
(29:55) Whoa, that got weird fast
(31:10) How suitable is the watch for daily wear?
(35:08) What makes the B5 stand out from other Schofield Beater watches?
(43:43) Some dial color option discussions
(49:08) Bottom line: is the Beater B5 better than the Signalman?
(53:35) Would a better spec’d movement be an improvement, or would it take away from the watch?

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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 channel in existence »
(25:00) Honest answer please: « Do you think you’re easy to work with? »
(28:46) Can you describe the challenges you face in manufacturing your hands?
(32:10) What’s the pipeline of collabs for 2023?
(36:18) The full scoop on Seconde/Seconde x Gray and Patina
(46:30) Do you keep any of your creations?
(49:00) Do you consider yourself an artist?
(51:39) Surely, you must have a favorite collab?
(53:40) Oh come on, surely you have a favorite?

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Welcome to our Audio Article series (dubbed "Audicles" for short). Our newest team member, David Vaucher's words are read aloud by Rob so you can consume even more watch content on the go.

Audicles will become a regular part of The Real Time Show rotation, so please get in touch with your suggestions for topics, or submissions of your own if you'd like to become an active part of the show!

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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.

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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…

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Welcome to our Audio Article series (dubbed "Audicles" for short). Our newest team member, David Vaucher's words are read aloud by Rob so you can consume even more watch content on the go.

Audicles will become a regular part of The Real Time Show rotation, so please get in touch with your suggestions for topics, or submissions of your own if you'd like to become an active part of the show!

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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 40mm watch has a titanium case and bracelet (brushed), water-resistance to 120m, a price tag of CHF38,000 before taxes, and an annual production limit of 100 pieces. Orders are being taken from April 1st 2023 at all Czapek retailers and the Czapek boutique, and deliveries will commence early 2025. 

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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…

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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. 

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The Real Time Show was in Geneva.

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The Real Time Show was in Geneva.

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The Real Time Show was in Geneva.

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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. 

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The Real Time Show was in Geneva.

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Happy Star Wars Day.

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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...

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One of watchmaking's most beloved "outside-of-the-box thinkers" Pietro Tomajer of The Limited Edition joins us on air, to discuss his intriguing way of doing business...

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Today, Rob is joined by his friend and mentor, Ariel Adams of aBlogtoWatch (formerly aBlogtoRead). Ariel's thousand foot perspective of the watch industry and 16 years at the helm of one of our world's most trusted media platforms shares his experience and opinions on a few choice topics. Enjoy!

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Welcome to our Audio Article series (dubbed "Audicles" for short). Our newest team member, David Vaucher's words are read aloud by Rob so you can consume even more watch content on the go.

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Welcome to our Audio Article series (dubbed "Audicles" for short). Our newest team member, David Vaucher's words are read aloud by Rob so you can consume even more watch content on the go.

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A successful life in business is no guarantee of success when crossing over into the watchmaking game, but Mike France of Christopher Ward certainly made the shift in focus look easier than many might have thought possible. Alon chats to one of the men spearheading the true renaissance of British watchmaking.


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