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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Not too long into our interview with iconic NYC jeweller Greg Yuna, he asks to speak freely. "I like fucking the watches up. I like ruining them." Of course, he's doing nothing of the sort — his stone setting of Patek, AP and Rolex is up there with the best (he's called The Cleanest for a reason).
While some purists might argue that this sort of custom work is sacrilegious, Yuna has a long list of clients, including Drake, Meek Mill, Floyd Mayweather and Ariana Grande who would argue the opposite. But Yuna's work ethic is as flawless as his stones — the man does not stop and is always onto the next thing, be that a stone dialled Rolex Day-Date, consulting on and appearing Adam Sandler's Uncut Gems, launching a new line of jewellery or helping sell the Jacob & Co 'Billionaire' watch. Do not miss this. You'll laugh, you'll learn, you'll be inspired.
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If you've ever watched a watch review on YouTube, today's guest needs no introduction. Jenni Elle is a German watch fan who started her own channel in January 2020 and quickly exploded in popularity, racking up 88.8k subscribers and 6.1 million views in a few short months.
We chat to Jenni Elle about how she got into watches, her authentic and natural approach to watch reviewing, perfecting the art of the Rolex hype video and an insiders guide to the professional watch photography. We also cover off why women's watches is a marketing stunt, as well as the very real dangers of wearing a precious metal watch in real life.
Plus Andy explains all about the Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos clock, Felix and Andy get up to some fantasy eBay shopping, and Andy fires shots at the Speedmaster.
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If there's such a thing as a *normal* path to founding a fashion brand, Jack Carlson didn't follow it. Before he was a designer and best-selling author, Carlson was an archaeologist who rowed at a national level. But as we discover in this dive into the fascinating and occasionally weird and tradition-bound world of rowing, there's a rich history that blurs the lines of sports, fashion, and cultural anthropology.
For Carlson, research turned into a book (celebrated by none other than Mr. Ralph Lauren himself), which turned into Rowing Blazers. We talk about what the brand is, how the distinctive identity was formed, and who it's for (hint — not just rowers), as well as the joys of a good watch and what it feels like to watch TV and see Tan France wearing your blazer. Or the surprise in finding out that multi-Grammy winning rapper Macklemore, has been one of your best customers since day one!
Make sure to listen to the end because there's an Easter egg in there for watch fans.
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We don't like to throw the words 'industry insider' around too much, but they're words that could well be applied to photographer and watch specialist Joy Corthésy. Joy, who works across GMT and WorldTempus was a key player in putting together The Millennium Watch Book, which is an overview of the last 20 years of watches (with some surprising insights on just how big a deal patents are in the watch biz).
The conversation quickly goes off the rails as we go behind the scenes at Baselworld and accidentally restart the beef with Kristian Haagen. Then Joy schools Andy and Felix on just what makes a 'good' women's watch. No spoilers, but it turns out that the category as a whole makes no sense, and that gender-neutral watches are the future, as brands like MB&F, Cartier, Chanel and Bulgari are proving. We also get some pro tips off Joy on how to shoot watches well (and gets into a fight with Andy) and what it's like to live and work in the heartland of the industry — which is pretty much pilates with watch brand CEOs every day.
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Actor/Singer/Model/Entrepreneur/Podcast host Miles Fisher can do it all. Certainly, Andy and Miles talk about it all, from how his watch collection (which started with a Cartier Tank and a Rolex Explorer), suddenly exploded when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and Miles found that watches helped him quiet his mind. And of course, we couldn't get Miles on and not talk about his epic take on Tom Cruise running for President. We also cover off his podcast Coffee with the Greats, which sees him sit down with some legendary guests. And because Miles also has his own roasting business, they talk about actual coffee. As you do.
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This week we've got a big one, talking new Rolex releases, headphones with Jacobi Anstruther (Founder, Iris Listenwell), and launch OT: merch!
By now you've seen the news - Rolex dropped their 2020 collection. We jumped on the mics the evening of the release, to share our initial thoughts, and recorded a quick take, which we've inserted into the regular program. Bigger Submariners, brighter Oyster Perpetuals, flexxy Sky-Dwellers - we've got all the news.
And for the main event - we have a fascinating chat with Jacobi Anstruther, the founder behind revolutionary headphone and audio company Iris Listenwell. Jacobi schools us on how sound works, the gradual decline in audio quality over the years and how Iris is different, and why he vowed never to wear a watch ever again.
We are also super proud to announce our first ever merchandise; the hilarious 'Stickers are for Flippers' stickers, which are a great way to support us.
This episode is made possible by our sponsor, William Wood Watches.
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Today's guest has amassed quite the resume. Roger Cruickshank is an Olympian, RAF Pilot, Distinguished Flying Cross recipient and author. In our conversation with Roger, we quickly discovered that his journey wasn't an easy one. A talented skier from an early age, Roger had to make tough decisions about choosing to pursue his dream of being a professional skier, or becoming a pilot, eventually choosing the latter. Luckily the RAF supported his Olympic dream and Cruickshank was on course to do both. Until a debilitating accident in 2005 grounded him and shattered his sporting dreams.
But in a comeback story worthy of Hollywood, Cruickshank pushed through rehabilitation to qualify and compete in the Turin Winter Olympics, and have a long and distinguished RAF career, much of it in Eurofighter Typhoons. Of course, we quiz Cruickshank on the important business of pilot's watches, and if he ever checks his Breitling, Bremont or Casio in the cockpit. On a more serious note, Cruickshank is also a keen mental health advocate, a Headfit ambassador and co-author of the book Speed of Sound, Sound of Mind, in which Cruickshank explores the importance of mental resilience beyond the 'stiff upper lip' approach.
This episode is made possible by our sponsor, William Wood Watches.
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Today's guest is the enthusiastic and passionate Alice Zaslavsky. Alice and her trademark oversized specs burst onto the scene way back in Masterchef season one, and she's been a staple of the food scene ever since, thanks to her trademark blend of accessible and expert.
But before we talk brassicas, we get down to brass tacks and find out just how Alice got her big 'ol Panerai, and why it's not really hers, how she gets around rocking a 47mm watch. We also find out what's next for her wrist and how she negotiates sharing a watch with her partner.
From then it's all In Praise of Veg, Alice's upcoming book on how to make the most out of the veggies in your life. Seriously, there's a matrix in it and everything.
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Today on the show our guest of honour is full-time independent engraving royalty Johnny Dowell, also known by his Instagram/engraving/wrestling name of King Nerd. While listeners might be familiar with Johnny's work on watches, through stunning engraved Urwerks, Linde Werdelins and the like, we find out out how one starts on the unconventional career path to becoming a professional engraver. For Johnny, that journey began at prestigious gunmakers James Purdey & Sons.
From shotguns, Johnny made the jump to JLCs and Panerais, eventually moving into solo practice. Since stepping out on his own, Johnny has gone from strength to strength, working with some of the biggest names in the business, including an enduring creative collaboration with Bamford Watch Department and a very cool custom series with the artist, Mister Enthusiast.
In other news, Felix calls out Hamish Blake, Andy peeps some new Breitling (again) and gushes over the Chronomat (again).
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Double trouble, toil and lots of bubble. This week - instead of chatting to the great and the good of the watch world - Andy and Felix are catching up on their emails, and have two solid watch matchmakers to get off the books.
But before that, they catch up on what they've seen - Andy gets a vintage Tudor Submariner back from service and sees some hot new IWC, like the new Porty 40! Felix goes hands-on with the new Longines Heritage Classic Tuxedo and Heritage Spirit, as well as some new Panerai - he's all about the Carbotech.
The first of our two matchmakers is Charith, who's recently had a son and is looking to celebrate with a new watch. Andy shows his usual flexibility of budget while Felix gets all sentimental.
Next up is Hugh, who wants a Pepsi, but can't have one. In this battle of hearts and wrists, Felix and Andy both break the 'no-hype pieces' rule, but also come up with some stellar alternatives.
Watch Matchmaker for Charith:
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Watch Matchmaker for Hugh:
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