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Operating Frequency, The Magic Of Bronze, And More... Nov 22, 2022

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Mining through the mailbag has never been so fun! A not-so-rare appearance from Ranting Robbie sees one of our hosts go for a world record of consecutive watchmaking monologues…but it’s all in the name of fun!

Time Stamps:

3:07 To faux or not to faux, what do we think of Patina?
11:35 A definition of patina and faux patina
21:37 When will the supply chain be able to meet the current demand for luxury watches?
28:23 The advantages and disadvantages of higher and lower operating frequencies
37:42 Why did Rolex lower the VPH of the Zenith El Primero caliber?
46:50 Which countries (after Switzerland) are really “watch countries”?
57:14 Why is Rob so good-looking?
Follow the hosts on Instagram @robnudds and @alonbenjoseph
And thanks to @skillymusic for the theme tune.

Laurent Ferrier And Robert Bailey Grace The Show With Some Seriously French Vibes Nov 17, 2022

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Today we welcome our first French-speaking guest, Monsieur Laurent Ferrier, along with Head of Sales Robert Bailey, who acted as translator for our interview.
1:28 A passion for pebbles
3:00 What are you wearing?
4:39 The link between motor racing and watchmaking
7:35 Plans for the next generation
16:39 The design process behind Laurent Ferrier watches
19:18 Independence or conglomeration?
22:03 The thinking behind the integrated bracelet
24:57 The double balance spring and its benefits
30:00 Will we see an LF Minute Repeater?
31:17 Laurent Ferrier's grail watch
34:40 What would Laurent do differently?
37:45 What are LF's views on the Certified Pre-Owned market
39:50 Laurent's advice for the next generation
Follow the hosts on Instagram @robnudds and @alonbenjoseph
And thanks to @skillymusic for the theme tune.

GPHG Results Analysis — MB&F Takes The Crown Nov 15, 2022

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Rob and Alon walk through the results from the GPHG results announced last week on November 10th and highlight their favorite pieces from the award ceremony.

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6:30 The Ladies' Category
8:10 The Ladies' Complication Category
10:20 The Men’s Category
12:17 The Men’s Complication Category
13:37 The Iconic Category
15:33 The Tourbillon Category
17:15 The Calendar and Astronomy Category
21:05 The Mechanical Exception Category
23:12 The Chronograph Category
26:30 The Dive Watch Category
30:30 The Jewelry Category
33:24 The Artistic Category
34:22 The Petite Aguille Category
38:18 The Challenge Category
39:58 The Mechanical Clock Category
43:00 Final Thoughts and the Grand Prix Champ
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And thanks to @skillymusic for the theme tune.

Edouard Meylan of H. Moser & Cie. Talks To The Real Time Show Nov 10, 2022

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Episode 4 of The Real Time Show sees the master of mirth Edouard Meylan, Owner & CEO of H. Moser & Cie. enter the booth, to chat through his sky-rocketing brand's current range, the success of the flagship model Streamliner, and what he envisages for the future of the brand regarding brand and cross-industry collaborations.
Time Stamps:
2:30 The importance of authenticity and humor in communication
10:48 Has the success of the Streamliner made a characterful communication strategy easier or harder?
17:08 Edouard personal grail watches
19:35 The impact of the minute repeater without hands
29:48 The design process of the perfect Moser
39:07 The beauty of co-brand and cross-industry collaboration
47:03 The Meylan family and the future of watchmaking
Follow the hosts on Instagram @robnudds and @alonbenjoseph
Thanks to @skillymusic for the theme tune.

GPHG Predictions Part Two With Balazs Ferenczi Nov 08, 2022

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Rob and Alon return to the studio to dissect the remaining eight categories of the upcoming GPHG awards, with a surprise guest joining the show (with his own theme tune to boot) to explain the GPHG voting process from an Academy Member's perspective.
Time stamps:
00:20 The Mechanical Exception Category
14:32 The Dive Watch Category
26:02 The Jewelry Category
35:10 The Artistic Category
40:25 The Petite Aguille Category
45:35 The Challenge Category
53:39 The Mechanical Clock Category
57:42 The Chronograph Category
1:07:34 GPHG Academy Member Balazs Ferenczi joins the shows
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You can find today's special guest also on Instagram @ferenczibazs
And thanks to @skillymusic for the theme tune (and the fan-favorite WASP theme tune used for Balazs's intro).

Jean-Claude Biver Joins The Real Time Show Nov 03, 2022

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Today, Rob and Alon welcome the legendary force of nature that is Jean-Claude Biver to the show. An industry icon, Biver played a pivotal role in the renaissance of the Swiss watch industry following the tumult of the Quartz Crisis of the 1970s. He reinvigorated Blancpain, tripled the profitability of Omega (and managed to strap one onto James Bond's wrist for the first time, made Hublot a household name, and spearheaded TAG Heuer's increasing global visibility, molding it into the powerhouse brand it is today.
If you've never heard Biver speak before, you're in for a treat...
Time stamps:
00:00 The start of the episode (seriously, it's worth listening to the whole thing...)
13:00 The delicious cheese of Mr. Biver (it really is delicious)
Follow the hosts on Instagram @robnudds and @alonbenjoseph
Thanks to @skillymusic for the theme tune.

The Real Time Show Debut: Who Will Win At The GPHG Awards? Part One. Nov 01, 2022

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Rob and Alon kick things off with a bang, by addressing a gargantuan question from one listener: Who will (or who should) win at this year’s GPHG awards, soon to be held in Geneva on November 10th. This mammoth topic will span over two episodes, so make sure to tune into the second installment, airing on November 8th.
Time stamps:
2:20 The Ladies' Category
15:21 The Ladies' Complication Category
25:00 The Men’s Category
36:17 The Men’s Complication Category
41:49 The Iconic Category
53:58 The Tourbillon Category
1:03:09 The Calendar and Astronomy Category
Follow the hosts on Instagram @robnudds and @alonbenjoseph
Thanks to @skillymusic for the theme tune.

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