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Keeping Time S4, E5: Gustavo Calzadilla, Parmigiani Fleurier Americas Apr 25, 2020

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Gustavo is the Managing Director of Parmigiani Fleurier Americas. He joins us for this episode to discuss the incredible initiatives out into action by Parmigiani Fleurier here in the USA to specifically encourage and reward those who financially support our front line heroes who are battling daily to save lives of those infected by Covid-19. Additionally, we discuss how Parmigiani Fleurier is supporting their retailers and even individual salespeople as we all navigate through these troubled times. The conversation naturally gravitates towards discussing the sometimes under-appreciated value and expertise of the immense Manufacturing capabilities of Parmigiani Fleurier. Naturally, we also discuss the man himself, Michel Parmigiani. We hope that you enjoy this episode and perhaps even learn a thing or two about haute horlogerie and this special brand. If you enjoy Keeping Time Podcast please let others know. Kindly take a moment to rate and review on iTunes or your favorite podcast player and share on social media. Tag @osterwatches on Instagram. As always, we welcome your feedback, general communication and suggestions for future guests: Email keepingtime@osterwatches.com. Thank you for downloading Keeping Time.

Keeping Time S4, E4: Nick English, Co-Founder Bremont Watches Apr 11, 2020

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Our guest for this episode joins us from his home in Henley-upon-Thames, an hour outside of London, isolated and as curious as the rest of us as to how this Covid-19 crisis is going to play out. Honest as always, Nick shares the conflict of emotions felt by he and his brother Giles as Bremont is on the verge of completing an impressive new Manufacturing home. How has the crisis impacted plans for what should be a milestone year in the history of the young, evolving brand? How will Bremont's banking relationships and retail network respond in this time of unprecedented shock and upheaval? Join us a for a candid chat with one of the watch industry's most personable characters. We hear firsthand how the current crisis threatens to impact a growing British watch brand with a global presence. If you enjoy Keeping Time Podcast please let others know. Kindly take a moment to rate and review on iTunes or your favorite podcast player and share on social media. Tag @osterwatches on Instagram. As always, we welcome your feedback, general communication and suggestions for future guests: Email keepingtime@osterwatches.com. Thank you for downloading Keeping Time.

Keeping Time S4, E3: François Bennahmias, CEO Audemars Piguet Apr 03, 2020

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Welcome to our first "quarantine" episode. From our respective isolation locations we have a very special episode with one of the most charismatic leaders in the luxury watch industry, François Bennahmias. The CEO of Audemars Piguet rose to prominence when he took over the reigns of the newly established Audemars Piguet-owned distribution for North America in New York in the late 1990's. Francois set to work to transform the image and the fortunes of the famous family-owned Manufacture from Le Brassus, Switzerland. Today, Francois is the global CEO of the power-house brand famous for iconic watches such as the Royal Oak. Join us as we discuss the implications of today's Covid-19 crisis and look for perspective and calm, insightful thought from the leader of a global company with 145 years of experience navigating a myriad of crises. We look for the positives, the hopes and reflect on the lessons we are all learning at this historically significant moment in time. If you enjoy Keeping Time Podcast please let others know. Kindly take a moment to rate and review on iTunes or your favorite podcast player and share on social media. Tag @osterwatches on Instagram. As always, we welcome your feedback, general communication and suggestions for future guests: Email keepingtime@osterwatches.com. Thank you for downloading Keeping Time.

Keeping Time S4, E2: Marc André Deschoux of theWATCHES.tv Feb 28, 2020

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A very timely podcast as we welcome one of the industry's most exuberant and well connected personalities, Marc André of the incredibly successful YouTube channel, TheWATCHES.tv. Topics covered include Baselworld and the future of the watch and jewelry industry shows and the disruption that likely to be caused by the Coronavirus, Covid19. We delve further into all that is beautiful and appealing about watches and the different types of products that are produced today and various further discussion during a fantastic and highly enjoyable conversation. Give it a listen and tell us what you think! If you enjoy Keeping Time Podcast please let others know. Kindly take a moment to rate and review on iTunes or your favorite podcast player and share on social media. Tag @osterwatches on Instagram. As always, we welcome your feedback, general communication and suggestions for future guests. Email keepingtime@osterwatches.com. Thank you for downloading Keeping Time.

Keeping Time S4, E1: Claude Greisler of Armin Strom: Gravity Equal Force Feb 07, 2020

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Welcome back everyone! We kick off the new season with a returning guest, Claude Greisler, the incredibly talented and creative watchmaker behind the Manufacture Armin Strom. Join us as we discuss the technical details in the newest offering, Gravity Equal Force. This is such an interesting and conceptually impressive watch with a clear, approachable and pure aesthetic with broad appeal. Claude goes into great detail to explain the concepts and realization of the latest addition to the impressive Armin Strom collection. Further, we discuss the current direction of the growing Armin Strom brand. If you enjoy Keeping Time Podcast please let others know. Kindly take a moment to rate and review on iTunes or your favorite podcast player and share on social media. Tag @osterwatches on Instagram. As always, we welcome your feedback, general communication and suggestions for future guests. Email keepingtime@osterwatches.com. Thank you for downloading Keeping Time.

Keeping Time S3, E15: James Palmer, Roger W Smith Watches Dec 20, 2019

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Keeping Time Season 3 Episode 15: James Palmer, Watchmaker at Roger W Smith Watches Join us for the finale of a fantastic season as we we are joined by James Palmer, a driven 21 yr old watchmaker who works for the esteemed Dr. Roger W Smith, OBE. In many ways James represents the future of fine watchmaking. It is fitting that James has earned the opportunity to learn from Roger Smith and have the opportunity to perhaps continue the legacy passed down from the great Masters such as A.L. Breguet and George Daniels and Roger Smith. After seeing "The Watchmaker's Apprentice," a documentary about Roger Smith and George Daniels, James immediately applied to the British School of Watchmaking. Listen in as we hear about James' journey and discover how the attraction of watchmaking at the highest level can entice a young man to leave his home country of England to move to the relatively peaceful and remote Isle of Man. This is a fantastic conversation: Insightful, honest and full of the hope of a young Gentleman with a highly promising career in his hands. Photos on blog. We hope that you all enjoy this episode and have loved this season as much as we have enjoyed the many incredible conversations. More to come next year in Season 4! Massive THANKS to everyone who has listened, shared and been a guest on Keeping Time Podcast! If you enjoy Keeping Time Podcast please let others know. Kindly take a moment to rate and review on iTunes and share on social media. As always, we welcome your feedback, general communication and suggestions for future guests. Email keepingtime@osterwatches.com. Thank you for downloading Keeping Time. Subscribe to Keeping Time with Oster Watches on iTunes. Available on Spotify, Stitcher or any podcast player.

Keeping Time S3, E14: Thierry Collot, Zenith USA Brand President Nov 22, 2019

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Keeping Time S3, E13: Davide Traxler, CEO Parmigiani Fleurier Nov 15, 2019

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We are thrilled to welcome the CEO of one of the most complete and impressive Manufactures in the Swiss watch industry: Parmigiani Fleurier. Together with the restoration workshop and the manufacturing division, Vaucher SA, this is a brand that has technical mastery covering all aspects of Haute Horlogerie. Davide is highly engaging, honest and insightful as we discuss many aspects of the watchmaking company that Michel Parmigiani started back in 1996. We discuss restoration, the capabilities of the company and the direction, opportunities and challenges present in taking over the CEO role at Parmigiani Fleurier. The accompanying pics show the Ovale restoration project which inspired the modern Ovale Pantagraphe wristwatch. Additionally, see the highly impressive Tonda Chronor with movement bridges made in 18kt gold. The Chronor movement is an integrated split-seconds chronograph of immense rarity and beauty. If you enjoy Keeping Time Podcast please let others know. Kindly take a moment to rate and review on iTunes and share on social media. Tag @osterwatches on Instagram. As always, we welcome your feedback, general communication and suggestions for future guests. Email keepingtime@osterwatches.com. Thank you for downloading Keeping Time.

Keeping Time S3, E12: Christian Lass and Peter Christiansen Nov 01, 2019

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Master watchmaker Christian Lass joins us with watch collector, Peter Christiansen, from Copenhagen, Denmark. Christian is a talented watchmaker with impressive credentials. He worked with celebrated Independent watchmaker, Vianney Halter, for a number of years before joining Patek Philippe to oversee restoration at the Patek Philippe Museum. Join us as we discuss Christian's impressive career and discuss Peter's journey into watch collecting and Peter's commission of a bespoke timepiece which is being hand-crafted by Christian. The conversation is insightful, covering many aspects of fine watchmaking and haute horology. Christian also hosts his own podcast, "The Art of Craft". Follow Christian on IG @christian_lass. Enjoy! If you enjoy Keeping Time Podcast please let others know. Kindly take a moment to rate and review on iTunes and share on social media. As always, we welcome your feedback, general communication and suggestions for future guests. Email keepingtime@osterwatches.com. Thank you for downloading Keeping Time. Subscribe to Keeping Time with Oster Watches on iTunes.

Keeping Time S3, E11: Don Loke, American Master Watchmaker Oct 09, 2019

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Keeping Time Podcast S.3 Episode 11: Don Loke, Master Watchmaker Join us as we welcome to the podcast a Master Watchmaker, Don Loke, who has 45 years of horological experience including working with Breguet, Audemars Piguet, Daniel Roth and Gerald Genta among others. Beyond watchmaking, Mr. Loke is known for introducing Parmigiani Fluerier to the US market. Today, Mr Loke is focused on creating an American watch company offering technically fascinating, bespoke timepieces. Listen in as we discuss Mr Loke's journey into and through watchmaking, the influential people who inspired his career, including Daniel Roth and George Daniels and the exciting future to come in the form of the recently established brand, DR Loke.

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