Today we talk to Aren Bazerkanian, founder of Los Angeles-based watch brand Havid Nagan. The brand’s debut watch is the HN000, which features a sporty case with an unusual profile, a stunning dial and a solid Schwarz-Etienne calibre. Bazerkanian’s influences range from Franck Muller to LA-architecture as well as watchmaking's traditional masters. Design aside, we talk to Aren about the challenges and joys of working with Swiss suppliers and shifting timelines. Ready for Summer? Artem is. Buy a strap here. Like your watches with a dash of community inclusion? Try our Discord . Show Notes: https ..read more

It’s December, which means it’s time for us to look back on the year that was (and think about the year that will be). So we thought we’d take, as inspiration, a year old Robb Report wrap of industry predictions from the likes of Kelly Yoch, William Massena and more and grade them for how well they turned out. Don’t worry; pretty much everyone passed. Not content with that, Felix looks to the future and wonders what we’ll be talking about next year, including interesting indies and, yes, Franck Muller. Ready for Summer? Artem is. Buy a strap here. Like your watches with a dash of community inc ..read more

So much of the discussion in the watch space is around the acquisition of new watches. Yet the other untold side of the story is that for every watch bought, another is sold. Mark Cho (The Armoury) is balancing the scales. He’s selling off the bulk of his collection to fund the expansion of his business, The Armoury, and he’s doing it through Phillips.  Rather than anonymously consign his watches, Mark has made a custom site – called The Beauty in Everything –  showcasing the watches and some of the stories behind them. Even if you’re not in the market for a new watch, it’s well ..read more

Today we speak to Anthony Traina, one of Hodinkee’s freshest editors — a keen-eyed vintage watch aficionado with a love of weird designs and classic Cartier. Of course, many people will know Traina from his phenomenally popular newsletter Rescapement. We chat to Tony about what it's like to leave a stable career in law for the world of watches, championing weird watches and whether or not Franck Muller is on the cusp of cool (again). This episode is sponsored by G-Shock Australia, This week in our retrospective exploration of the iconic model, we talk about future of the iconic model, includin ..read more

Today’s guest, John Buckley, casts a long shadow over the world of vintage Rolex. He's a veteran of the New York watch scene who has seen trends come and hype go, which makes the fact that he’s TikTok famous somewhat surprising. Buckley’s TikTok’s follow him on his visits to the dealers of 47th street and gives you a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes wheeling and dealing of watches far removed from the white glove service of the boutique environment. Gem-set Daytonas sit in plastic pouches, waiting to be plucked out by John, who will inevitably ask, “how much is this $60,000 watch.” We find o ..read more

Switzerland might have the Oscars of Watchmaking, but Australia can now lay claim to its own prestigious awards ceremony, the GPOT. These awards promise to usher in a new era of integrity and dignity. The GPOTs are adjudicated by an expert panel of Andy and Felix, which promises to provide an impartial and unbiased evaluation of the most important horological happenings of 2022, from the most surprising release to the biggest drama. This episode is sponsored by G-Shock Australia. This week in our retrospective exploration of the iconic model, we talk about the watch in the 1990s. They were so ..read more

Today we chat with veteran luxury and lifestyle journalist Kristen Shirley, the founder of La Patiala. Kristen’s journey into watches starts the best way possible — Baselworld. After a crash course in the fundamentals of fine watchmaking, Shirley was hooked, and eventually developed The Watch Encyclopaedia section of her site. We also chat to Kristen about American taste in watches and how the industry is evolving to incorporate more diverse perspectives. Before that, Felix and Andy weigh in on the brand new (and very big) Deepsea Challenge, and why Kenny Rogers’ Zodiac is an unsung piece of h ..read more

We enjoyed our chat with Chris Hall so much that we just had to have him back, and we did! Chris chats to us about his exceptionally good Substack, The Fourth Wheel, which provides him with an avenue to share a broader scope of stories and insights about the world of watches. And while the newsletter is great, we thought we’d get his patented ‘Fourth Wheel’ take on some of the latest releases — including Omega’s surprising pair of chiming watches, as well as Chris’ hands-on thoughts about the Bremont Supernova (and what it means for the future of the brand), and why TAG Heuer’s confidence is p ..read more

This week, our episode lasts about an hour, and to be honest, we only scratch the surface of the stories our guest, Stan Barrett, has to tell. Not only has Stan lived a remarkable life — a stuntman with over 50 years of experience. He’s also a race car driver who, in 1979, strapped into the Budweiser rocket car and broke the speed of sound — becoming the fastest man on the land. But naturally, our conversation drifted to his friend and colleague Paul Newman. Stan worked as Paul’s stunt double in many movies, and they became fast friends. Stan also talks about the watches (and Volvo station wag ..read more

In this episode, we managed to do what rugby teams worldwide have been failing to do for years — pin down Beauden Barrett. We caught the All Black and Tudor ambassador between matches and chatted about the life and pressures of being one of the best rugby players in the world in one of the most legendary teams of all time. Naturally, we also talked about Tudor, its legacy, and how to travel with a watch. Before that, Andy and Felix contemplate the death of Watchville and look back at the important role it played in the ever-evolving watch internet, as well as ponder what might come next. Looki ..read more