IWC CEO Christoph Grainger-Herr on big new releases, Big Pilots and big celebrities

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James Dowling: Mister Rolex on Rolex (obviously) and collecting in 2020: James Dowling — author, dealer, collector and connoisseur is considered by many to be one of the world’s leading authorities on Geneva’s green giant — they don’t call him Mister Rolex for nothing. And in his decades of collecting and... by OT: The Podcast

58 min listen

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Introducing OT: The Podcast with dive watches and self-isolation: In this first episode of OT: The Podcast, meet hosts Andy Green and Felix Scholz, find out what the pod is about (watches basically), and why it took them so long to get it off the ground. The major topic is -- of course -- how COVID-19 has impacted... by OT: The Podcast

31 min listen

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Kyle Snarr (Cantonment Co/Watchonista) and Felix Copped a Custom Watch!: Typically we should start these show notes with a short bio of our guest, Kyle Snarr, but this isn’t a typical week. This week Felix talks about his custom Bremont MBII, and the very real decision paralysis he encountered using their customising... by OT: The Podcast

82 min listen

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Roger Cruickshank – RAF Typhoon pilot, Olympian, Author.: 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... by OT: The Podcast

58 min listen

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IWC CEO Christoph Grainger-Herr on big new releases, Big Pilots and big celebrities: We chat with IWC’s dynamic, design-focused CEO and discover the story behind the IWC Portugieser, as well as all the latest Watches & Wonders releases, including the unusual inspiration for those colourful dials. We also discuss the ongoing... by OT: The Podcast

48 min listen

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Joy Corthésy from GMT on why women’s watches shouldn’t exist and the Millennium Watch Book.: 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... by OT: The Podcast

72 min listen

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Jack Carlson - founder of Rowing Blazers, designer, best-selling author, and former world champion bronze medalist.: 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... by OT: The Podcast

68 min listen

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Dr Richard Harris. Cave Diver. Hero. Australian of the Year.: Two years ago Dr Richard Harris dived into a cave in Thailand and came back a hero. That cave - of course - was part of the Tham Luang cave system, and 4 kilometres deep in it were trapped a football team of 12 young men and one of their coaches. The... by OT: The Podcast

55 min listen

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DOUBLE TROUBLE: Two Watch Matchmakers feat. 3 Pepsi Alternatives and a Celebration Watch.: 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... by OT: The Podcast

39 min listen

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Mission (im)possible? Taking down the mighty Submariner one watch at a time.: Dan is a watch fan who has it all. And by all we mean not one, but two Rolex Submariners: a birth year and a solid yellow gold number. So what’s the problem? Well, he still loves watches but has nothing at the moment that can compete for wrist time... by OT: The Podcast

31 min listen

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9 Perfect Pilot's watches for Enrique, including the Seiko you’ve never heard of.: We help Enrique find the perfect pilot's watch. Enrique is learning to fly. So it’s our mission to find him a watch to mark this milestone. Andy and Felix suit up, unpack the Right Stuff and bust out some – occasionally odd – pilot’s... by OT: The Podcast

22 min listen

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The Dial Artist: Talking custom dials, Bamford Watch Department - plus bonus bling!: We pick up the phone and chat to Chris Alexander, a professionally trained artist who stumbled into the world of custom watches. Plus a healthy dose of bling and one of the watch internet’s living treasures. Oh, and Gene bought a watch –... by OT: The Podcast

37 min listen

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6 ways to drop $80K, including Lange, Vacheron Constantin, Rolex and more!: We were super excited to feature Wing's watch matchmaking request this week. Mostly because he's got a solid budget and wants something sporty and slightly left of centre. So, we brought it home with offerings from Hublot, A. Lange & Söhne, Urban... by OT: The Podcast

42 min listen

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5 great alternatives to the Rolex Explorer, The Weeknd, and a digital watch that costs as much as a car.: This week we talk about the watch industry shutting down, Dustin Martin getting in bed with Kennedy, a green Safari, a digital watch worth as much as a car and what to do After Hours. Plus Gene reckons he wants an IWC, but we find some (occasionally... by OT: The Podcast

24 min listen

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Into the woods with 6 ‘true’ GMTs under 4,000GBP!: Brad lives on a horse farm in the woods of rural England. Honestly, this is all he needed to say to get Andy and Felix onboard. The fact that he also wants a 'true' GMT for 4000 GBP or less is the cherry on the cake. Turns out great options, including... by OT: The Podcast

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Size does matter - 6 GREAT value mid-size watches under 5k.: In one of the trickier watchmaking challenges to date, Andy and Felix have been tasked by a mysterious doctor to find a watch for for a young artist with a penchant for the smaller things in life. But after some initial misunderstandings about the... by OT: The Podcast

30 min listen

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Patrick Johnson: Talking tailoring, rules and when to break them!: We speak to Patrick Johnson, the man behind the eponymous (and cool) P Johnson Tailors about the Australian take on fine tailoring, creating a global sense of style and why rules about clothes (and watches) aren’t always the best idea. And then... by OT: The Podcast

49 min listen

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Tenn & Two join us for watch matchmaking, new Breitling and hidden treasure, y'all!: Full disclosure, there's quite a lot going on in this episode. We cover off treasure, Scorpions and why Andy was suddenly inundated with Breitlings. But the stars of the show are, without doubt, Kat and Katlen from Tenn & Two. We roped the... by OT: The Podcast

52 min listen

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Bonus episode – Is it all over for Baselworld now that Rolex and Patek have left?: In a shocking move, Rolex, Patek Philippe, Chopard and Chanel have just announced they are leaving Baselworld. Baselworld pushes back. It’s messy and potentially fatal for the embattled watch fair. But what does it mean for the watch industry?... by OT: The Podcast

54 min listen

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Massimo Frascella: Land Rover’s Creative Director on designing the new Defender, watches and updating Icons.: This week we take a turn for the automotive with special guest Massimo Frascella. Massimo is the creative director for Land Rover and heavily involved in the delicate dance that is updating the iconic Defender. We get a behind-the-scenes look at what... by OT: The Podcast

55 min listen

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James Cox: The man who sold Paul Newman’s Daytona (yes, that one): On the 26th of October, 2017, after 12 minutes of bidding, a Rolex Daytona reference 6239 that belonged to legendary actor Paul Newman was sold for $17,752,500 USD (including premiums). It’s widely regarded as the most significant watch auction to... by OT: The Podcast

74 min listen

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William Massena (Massena Lab) reimagining icons, Hodinkee collabs, Rolex OPs.: William Massena is a legendary figure in the world of watches. From Timezone to Antiquorum and his own venture Massena Labs, he’s done it all. From what it was like loving watches growing up in Geneva, and how Timezone changed the watch industry,... by OT: The Podcast

88 min listen

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Johnny Dowell, AKA King Nerd on Purdey, Leica and Rolex: 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... by OT: The Podcast

70 min listen

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The Grey NATO and Hodinkee’s James Stacey and Jason Heaton on watches, gear and more!: Andy and Felix get on the phone to James Stacey and Jason Heaton, hosts of The Grey NATO podcast. And, after they calm down and stop fanboying over them, they dive into a wide-ranging discussion of watches, cars, gear and changing philosophical... by OT: The Podcast

66 min listen

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Hands on with 3 Cartier Santos-Dumont’s and 6 great watches for $6000: This week Felix and Andy have some show and tell on hand, in the form of the stylish (and very wearable) Cartier Santos-Dumont, which were released this year in mechanical options. They also dive into a colourful Gucci collab, and a very fun, and open... by OT: The Podcast

36 min listen

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Flt Lt Nathan Jones: RAF Hero, Invictus medalist, Lululemon ambassador: In 2014 Flight Lieutenant Nathan Jones was co-pilot on a routine military transit flight from the UK to Afghanistan when the flight suddenly plummeted over 4000 feet in a matter of seconds. Listen to our interview with Nathan to find out what happened... by OT: The Podcast

78 min listen

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Alice ‘In Frames’ Zaslavsky – Celeb Chef on Panerai, Couples Watches & Her Praise of Veg: 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... by OT: The Podcast

46 min listen

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Neil Ferrier (Discommon) on creating 200k tables, good watch design and creating a razor for Ryan Reynolds!: Neil Ferrier is Discommon’s chief conspirator. A Scottish mechanical engineer who ended up founding and running an agile industrial design agency with a fascinating client list and output. He’s made straight razors for Deadpool, crazy tables for... by OT: The Podcast

84 min listen

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Jenni Elle, YouTube superstar, on breaking the internet with Rolex fantasy releases!: 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... by OT: The Podcast

85 min listen

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Masterchef winner Diana Chan on Rolex Datejusts, delicious dumplings and dive watches: A lot is happening in today’s episode of OT: and all of it is great. First up, we have Diana Chan, winner of Masterchef 2017 in the studio, talking about food, watches, what Patek she’s got her eyes on. But we also get her to help out with a... by OT: The Podcast

47 min listen

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