So…just how did we get to where we are now? One of the most common questions we’re asked is how to get into this crazy world of watches. We attempt to come up with a few answers that make sense, which was obviously always going to be a challenge. However, Jon tells us how WatchGecko got started, Ben explains how he summons his creative muse to create new watches, and Anthony talks nonsense about watches, cars, and other stuff. Situation normal. In the middle of all that, we also chat about what’s inspired us recently, and pass on a few bits of advice about how to work in the watch industry.
Show Notes;
Why did the Lexus LFA fail? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnwLM-zJfVc&list=LLi3mJBFWlfhsbNqcL-QN5ew&index=537
Gordon Murray T.50: https://www.topgear.com/car-news/first-look/it-gordon-murrays-astonishing-ps236m-t50
The business of drugs: https://www.netflix.com/be-en/title/80199963
How to create a watch brand: https://timeandtidewatches.com/how-to-start-your-own-minimalist-watch-brand/
Some more tips: https://bizfluent.com/how-5366461-start-watch-company.html
The Geckota story: https://www.geckota.com/about-us
How to start selling on eBay (which is how Jon started selling watch straps): https://www.ebay.com/help/selling/selling/start-selling-ebay?id=4081
Jaeger Le Coultre Reverso, one of Ben’s earliest watch memories: https://www.jaeger-lecoultre.com/eu/en/watches/reverso.html
Richard Mille, a good example of a new(ish) luxury brand: https://www.richardmille.com
Gerald Genta, an inspirational watch designer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gérald_Genta
Audemars-Piguet Royal Oak, one of his most famous creations: https://www.audemarspiguet.com/en/watch-collection/royal-oak/
Polerouter, another Genta design: https://wornandwound.com/a-brief-history-of-the-universal-geneve-polerouter/
Kickstarter, one way to make your dreams come true: https://www.kickstarter.com/about
Strapcode, an early inspiration for Jon: https://www.strapcode.com
Christopher Ward, another good example: https://www.christopherward.com
Steinhart watches: https://www.steinhartwatches.de
