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Why We Fell In Love With Watchmaking And Other Stories... Jan 31, 2023

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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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Can’t get enough of the TRTS team? Follow its Resident Provocateur @davaucher and Chief Editor Chris Horrocks @thatguyonbass

Thanks to @skillymusic for the theme tune.

Bonus link as a thank you for checking out these show notes and reading them to the end!

AnOrdain's Head Honcho Lewis Heath Shares The Beauty Of Enamel With The Real Time Show Jan 26, 2023

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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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Thanks to @skillymusic for the theme tune.

Rolex GMT-Master II Watch Review Jan 24, 2023

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MB&F’s Charris On The Cutting edge of Watchmaking Jan 19, 2023

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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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Thanks to @skillymusic for the theme tune.

LVMH Watch Week, The Best Watch Of The 1990s, And What Makes Rolex So Good? Jan 17, 2023

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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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Thanks to @skillymusic for the theme tune.

Breitling's Creative Director And Own-Brand Owner Sylvain Berneron Talks Jan 12, 2023

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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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Thanks to @skillymusic for the theme tune.

The Best Up And Coming Brands In the Watchmaking Industry Jan 10, 2023

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Giles Ellis Of Schofield Watch Company, Sussex, England, Joins The Show Jan 05, 2023

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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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And thanks to @skillymusic for the theme tune.

Is It Time For Another Quartz Revolution? Jan 03, 2023

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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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Thanks to @skillymusic for the theme tune.

George Bamford Brings Bombastic Bamfordian Vibes To The Studio Dec 29, 2022

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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"
Follow the hosts on Instagram @robnudds and @alonbenjoseph
Thanks to @skillymusic for the theme tune.

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