Stay ConnectedHosted by Andy Green and Felix Scholz, OT: The Podcast is all about watches, time and how to spend it.
Join us as we offer up quasi-professional watch matchmaking advice, interview guests as well as discuss the latest releases, news and issues.
If you like watches, then this is the podcast for you!
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Australia is about as far away from the watchmaking centres of the world as it's possible to get. That hasn't stopped Reuben Schoots, hailing from our nations capital, from learning the art, and building his own watch, from scratch. Several years ago, while Schoots was recovering from chronic illnesses he picked up while travelling, he was introduced to the world of mechanical watches and dived in head-first. Like many people newly enamoured with the topic, he picked up a copy of George Daniels' Watchmaking. Unlike many people he understood it.
More than that, he undertook his own Daniels-inspired watchmaking project. This led to an interest in tool-making and, later, CNC technology. Next thing you know, Schoots has pre-sold six pieces from his first series, and watchmaking in Australia might very well be about to enter a new era.
Thanks to Isamu Sawa for the images, which you can find on Reason for Being.
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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.
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In the middle of our chat with Carson Chan, Chief Advisor to the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie, he makes a bold claim — that no other type of object has changed from the category of 'need' to the category of 'want' as profoundly as the wristwatch. Since recording the call, Andy and Felix have been wracking their brains for a better answer – but still haven't come up with one. This insight is one of Carson's many pearls of wisdom. We also speak about his role at the FHH, the state of collecting, the future of the industry and how to improve the GPHG. On top of that, Carson effortlessly schools Felix and Andy with one of his fiendish Instagram quizzes. Suffice it to say a good time was had by all.
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Show Notes: https://www.otpodcast.com.au/show-notes
How to follow us:
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This week Andy and Felix catch up with Neha Bajpai, a veteran of the watch journalism biz who's currently looking after Wristcheck's editorial. Neha shares her experience in watches — including her deep and abiding love for the recently released Moser Streamliner Vantablack Tourbillon in Red Gold.
More than that, we find out the sort of stories that Neha loves to write and why commerce-based sites are writing (arguably) better watch stories than watch news sites. We also get a crash course on the Indian watch scene and find out why Breguet is such a big deal in India.
Looking for less loops? Find them at Artem Straps — here.
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How to follow us:
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Follow hosts: @fkscholz + @andygreenlive on Instagram.
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This week we talk about two extremes in watchmaking. First, Andy and Felix ponder the theory that 2022 might actually be one of the most unexciting years on record when it comes to watch releases. Secondly, Felix speaks to a man who directly contradicts this claim — CEO and Creative Director of Van Cleef & Arpels, Mr Nicolas Bos. Van Cleef & Arpel's watchmaking is less concerned with the passing of minutes and seconds and more about creating emotion.
This is why, in the world of VC&A's poetic storytelling, you're likely to find the time being told with a flower or the wing of a fairy. We chat to Mr Bos about the importance of this approach and the brand's Extraordinary Objects, one-off creations that combine high jewellery skills, timekeeping and automata that definitely live up to the name.
Artem Straps , they're for daddies. Find them here.
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Show Notes: https://www.otpodcast.com.au/show-notes
How to follow us:
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Our conversation with veteran vintage watch dealer Jacek Kozubek starts off strong as we dive into the finer point of the perfect Hawaiian shirt. From that point on, we get a little more on-topic and find out what it takes to become a vintage watch dealer and, more importantly, what it takes to sustain it for 14 years. From market highs and occasional lows, it's clear Jacek is in it for the long haul, talking to us about the realities of dealing and imparting some hard-earned watch-collecting wisdom. Plus, he tells us about some of the weirdest areas of Rolex collecting, like fast-food Airkings and the Ttridor watches — for when three tones are better than two.
This episode is sponsored by TAG Heuer. Listen in to find out Andy's thoughts on the TAG Heuer Connected x Porsche Edition, and find out how it pairs with the Porsche Taycan.
Artem Straps , they're great. Find them here.
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One of the late 20th century's most distinctive watch designs comes from the design-led brand Ikepod, founded by Marc Newson. Today we speak with the current owner and custodian of this cult brand, Christian-Louis Col. Col, who talks about Ikepod's history and significance as a concept watch and how it became of the first 'it' watches of the silicon valley set. We also chatted about his future plans for the brand and how Kanye West wearing a gold Ikepod on the cover of GQ wasn't a viral marketing dream come true.
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Show Notes:
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How to follow us:
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Follow hosts: @fkscholz + @andygreenlive on Instagram.
Send us an email: otthepodcast@gmail.com
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Time for a taste of something a little different. No watches this week, only whisky. We speak to Gordon Dundas, a whisky industry veteran who is International Brand Ambassador for Ian Macleod Distillers, responsible for well-known (and well-aged) Glengoyne. We find out from Gordon why time and place make whisky such a special drink, and learn a little about the business of whisky. And it's a business with (perhaps) surprising parallels to watches in terms of the importance of heritage and tradition, but also when it comes to the challenges facing the business in 2022. Certainly, both industries are increasingly global, and growing interest has led to vexing issues of supply and demand. So, settle in for a fascinating chat about the wonderful world of whisky.
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Show Notes: https://www.otpodcast.com.au/show-notes/
How to follow us:
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Follow hosts: @fkscholz + @andygreenlive on Instagram.
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If you liked our podcast - please remember to like/share and subscribe.
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Today's guest is fellow Melbourne-based watch podcaster Roman, host of Independent Thinking on Fifth Wrist. Roman and Felix talk about the appeal and importance of independent, artisanal watchmaking, especially when compared to the mainstream Swiss offering. They discuss the appeal of nostalgia, why Roman is so down on Rolex, and what it takes to find obscure watches for sale on the internet and even … Cash Converters?
This week's episode is sponsored by TAG Heuer. Felix thinks the TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 200 Solargraph is one of the best watches of the year. Do you agree?
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How to follow us:
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Today marks our 150th official episode, and we can't think of a better guest to celebrate on this auspicious occasion than the great Stephen Pulvirent. Today Pulvirent creates beautiful art through his artistic photography practice, as well as more commercially-geared creativity through his agency Rime and Reason. But most people will recognise him from his time at Hodinkee. After Felix and Stephen reminisce on the early days of Hodinkee, Pulvirent tells us why he's enjoying watches as a hobbyist, as well as reflect on how he played a role in shaping contemporary watch culture.
This episode is sponsored by TAG Heuer. Today Andy and Felix chat about the hard-to-miss Orange Aquaracer.
Artem Straps dropped some new NATO options, find them here.
Boring watches your thing? Join our Discord and do it.
Show Notes:
How to follow us:
Instagram: @ot.podcast
Facebook: @OTPODCASTAU
Follow hosts: @fkscholz + @andygreenlive on Instagram.
Send us an email: otthepodcast@gmail.com
If you liked our podcast - please remember to like/share and subscribe.
Show notes: https://www.otpodcast.com.au/show-notes
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