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Did The Omega × Swatch Moonswatch Worth Live Up To The Hype? Dec 27, 2022

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Rob and Alon sift through the mailbag once more, addressing topics such as their favorite materials, their top watches of 2022, and whether or not the Omega × Swatch Moonswatch lived up to the hype.
2:15 Our favorite watch releases of 2022
12:50 Our favorite watch purchases of the year
26:34 Our views on case materials
41:53 The Omega x Swatch MoonSwatch experience...
53:23 Cross-brand collaborations in focus
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Thanks to @skillymusic for the theme tune.

The Black Badger Discussing Material Magic In Watchmaking Dec 22, 2022

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Everyone's favorite Canadian joins The Real Time Show. Gothenberg-based materials expert James Thompson, otherwise known as the Black Badger, takes some time out of his day finishing Arcanaut Fordite dials to talk to Rob (while slowly bleeding out due to a disc sander disaster).
Listen to what might be his final interview ever...
Time stamps:
1:43 The Badger Den
4:32 I'm James, nice to meet you
11:27 A materials orphanage
14:56 "You can't fake time"
24:12 The New York response to Arcanaut
30:18 Rob's initial reaction to Arcanaut
33:20 Who the heck manufactured this case
40:30 The birth of the Arcanaut ARC-II Fordite
47:35 A vision of the future
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Thanks to @skillymusic for the theme tune.

Polo Ralph Lauren Vintage 67 Watch Review Dec 20, 2022

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For the first time, Rob and Alon welcome a WATCH to the studio for the inaugural product review show.
After discovering the Polo Ralph Lauren Vintage 67 during an impromptu meeting at Geneva Watch Days, Rob requested a loaner from the brand. What began as a passing flirtation quickly blossomed into true love. Listen to the Q&A and hear the analysis today!
Time stamps:
2:22 Gerard asks: Why?
6:59 Yay or nay for Rob?
12:50 What is that case finish all about?
20:02 Why a bund strap for this watch?
22:25 What about the history of the bund?
25:18 The movement itself.
30:33 Do you compare Ralph Lauren to Hermes?
42:47 Exactly how particular is Rob when it comes to his watch collection?
44:59 Why do RL feel the need to cut the numerals in half with the small seconds track?
52:00 Did Mr. Ralph Lauren design these watches himself?
55:13 If the Polo Vintage 67 was an international football team, which one would it be and why?
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And thanks to @skillymusic for the theme tune.

URWERK's Martin Frei Gets Philosophical Dec 15, 2022

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One of watchmaking's truly philosophical forces, Martin Frei of URWERK renown joins The Real Time Show for a heart-warmingly personal interview that explores the people and the concepts behind the brand like never before. As one of watchmaking's true visionaries, Martin has spent the last quarter century wowing the watch-adoring public with the creations brought to life by him and his partner in crime Felix Baumgartner.
Time stamps:
1:20 Horological heroes
13:27 The history of the URWERK team
18:15 What do you like most about Felix Baumgartner as a person?
25:41 What was your Apollo 13 moment?
31:22 The importance of the Harry Winston Opus 5
34:33 The Nitro watch
40:22 The modern stance on collaboration
52:49 URWERK UR-120
59:56 Ben Hodges from Fratello asks...
1:06:25 The freedom of innovation
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Thanks to @skillymusic for the theme tune.

Rocket Launch! Fortis Watches In Space And The Real Time Show At Esrange Dec 13, 2022

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Today sees our very first on-location episode, recorded during the launch day of the SubOrbital Express 3, carrying on board as part of its precious cargo, 13 Fortis chronographs that will become some of the first watches to undergo a pre-release flight test beyond the Karman line.
If you have any questions about this topic, please get in touch via Instagram or email and we would be happy to address these points in a future episode.
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Thanks to @skillymusic for the theme tune.

Fortis In Space: Jupp Philipp And Andreas Bentele On Extreme Watch Testing Dec 08, 2022

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One year after launching a balloon carrying 13 chronograph movements into the stratosphere, Fortis has returned to Esrange, home of the Swedish Space Corporation, to take what they learned from 2021's experiment to the next level.
This time around, we'll be launching a rocket into space. The rocket will be carrying 12 scientific experiments, including 13 fully assembled special edition Stratoliner watches 260km above the Earth's surface (so well beyond the Karman line) where they will experience around six minutes of micro-gravity before the rocket falls back down to Earth, its landing cushioned by a two-stage parachute.
Will the watches survive? Tune in for next Tuesday's special Q&A session on location to follow the launch and hear the results of the test. In the meantime, please enjoy this jovial chat with two of the finest men in the watch world.
Time stamps:
00:29 What are we doing here
7:54 Where are we exactly
9:59 How long is the rocket in the air?
14:11 The long-term benefits of this experiment for deep Space exploration
22:07 Fortis's payload coming down hard...
22:29 Vibration testing in Sweden
26:10 The best sapphire crystal in the world
30:43 Testing certificates
32:30 The new Stratoliner and its special dial...
43:11 Amadee Israel Mars Mission
47:00 The future of the Fortis catalog
49:57 Excellence in everything
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Thanks to @skillymusic for the theme tune.

Why Start A Podcast, The Best Marketing Campaigns Of All Time, And More... Dec 06, 2022

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Before jetting off to the Arctic to meet with Fortis Watches once more, Rob had time to sit down with Alon for another buzz through the bulging mailbag. There aren't so many questions addressed today because the answers run, and run, and run, and...
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1:13 When did the idea to start a podcast together emerge?
8:17 How many times did we discuss the concepts behind The Real Time Show?
12:03 How do you find time to stay informed of watch industry developments
25:57 The best marketing campaigns of all time
43:23 Which watch fad can we not wait to see die
46:02 Which new complications and technical developments do you expect to see in the near future
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Thanks to @skillymusic for the theme tune.

Bvlgari's Watch MD Antoine Pin Brightens Up Our Day Dec 01, 2022

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Antoine Pin of Bvlgari joins the show.
2:44 Highlights from Geneva Watch Days
6:40 A Serpenti for men?
10:36 A return for the Bvlgari Scuba?
13:44 The changing attitudes towards Bvlgari
19:22 The vertical integration of Bvlgari
26:00 The long-term vision of Bvlgari
35:47 A lot but not too much...
39:48 The purpose of gem-setting and the MB&F collaboration
45:11 The future of collaborations
55:41 The highlight of Antoine's career
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And thanks to @skillymusic for the theme tune.

Q&A — Is Rolex The Best? Nov 29, 2022

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Rob and Alon mine the mailbag for more questions from the listeners.
1:10 What we would recommend as a first watch purchase
7:40 What is meant by "manufacture caliber"
11:06 Is it important to Rob to have an in-house caliber
12:59 Is Rolex really the best?
22:05 The advantage of Authorized Dealers
24:35 What is a Holy Trinity brand and do they still exist
33:33 Are German watches as good as Swiss?
44:13 Why did JLC lose its mojo
55:33 What do you think of the Apple Watch (and what to watch out for)
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Thanks to @skillymusic for the theme tune.

Czapek CEO Xavier de Roquemaurel Talks The Future Of Watchmaking Nov 24, 2022

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Today we welcome Xavier de Roquemaurel of Czapek to the show.

Time stamps:

00:46 We love each other
1:25 How it all began
10:42 How Czapek came back to life
18:22 The modern legacy of Czapek
21:23 The success of the Antarctique Frozen Star
24:24 Increasing production and the long-term benefits
29:11 What should a collector do to get hold of an Antarctique?
32:49 Trendsetting with Grönefeld
37:34 The perfect collaboration
40:19 Collaborating outside the industry
47:10 What would you do if you were approached by a luxury group looking to buy Czapek?

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