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WATCHESTV - Watch Waking PodcastThe Secret World of Czapek: 10 Years of MasterySend us a textCzapek, the renowned Swiss watchmaker, celebrates its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of reviving the legacy of François Czapek, one of the most talented watchmakers of the 19th century. Known for blending contemporary design with classical elegance, Czapek has earned a reputation for exceptional craftsmanship, innovative movements, and refined aesthetics. Over the past decade, the brand has captivated enthusiasts with pieces like the Quai des Bergues, the Place Vendôme, and the Antarctic, each carrying the spirit of the brand’s historical roots while showcasing a modern twist.The 10th anni...2025-05-3059 minWATCHESTV - Watch Waking PodcastSTATE OF THE MARKET 2024 - with Oliver MüllerSend us a textThe Eighth Annual Swiss Watcher is out!We invited Oliver Müller to break down the key moments of the past 12 months and explore what’s next based on current watch market trends. The result? Our longest piece of content ever—but we simply couldn't leave out this vital insight!📉 Market Overview:After the post-COVID boom, the market is finally taking a downturn. This shift was anticipated and, to some extent, inevitable—especially in the secondary market. However, the reality has hit harder than expected, particularly for brands that had p...2025-02-282h 25
WATCHESTV - Watch Waking PodcastWATCH WAKING with Raymond Loretan: All Secrets of the Watch Oscars!Send us a textThe watch Oscars, the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG), is coming into town! In a matter of days, we will find out who will get the "Aiguille d'Or" and see what the best timepieces of the year are, according to our beloved watch community.Just before the significant event, we sat down with the President of the GPHG, Raymond Loretan, to uncover the secrets of the Grand Prix, the GPHG Academy, and how his diplomatic career has helped him navigate the watchmaking realm. We also f...2024-10-2952 min
WATCHESTV - Watch Waking PodcastWATCH WAKING with Antoine Pin: Can Geneva Watch Days Save the Swiss Watch Market?Send us a textThis year, the Swiss watch market is facing an unwelcome decline in export figures. However, there's no need to start panicking just yet.In this new episode of Watch Waking, we welcome Antoine Pin, the current Managing Director of Bvlgari Watches, soon-to-be CEO of Tag Heuer, and President of the Geneva Watch Association. He joins us to discuss the upcoming Geneva Watch Days, how the show can divert the challenging marketing trends, and the promising future of contemporary watchmaking.This podcast also offers a valuable opportunity to gain insight...2024-08-2753 min
WATCHESTV - Watch Waking PodcastWATCH WAKING with Alexandre Catton: Subcontractors & Suppliers as a Driving Force of WatchmakingSend us a textIn the new episode of Watch Waking, we met with Alexandre Catton, director of the EPHJ Trade Show - The World of High Precision. Together, we discussed those who are not always in the spotlight but without whom there’s a chance your watch wouldn’t be as nice as it is.⚙️ Subcontractors and suppliers are not always the ones who come to mind when talking about your perfect timepiece. However, they are the driving force behind innovations and visionary inventions in watchmaking. To mark their exceptional work, EP...2024-06-1128 min
WATCHESTV - Watch Waking PodcastWATCH WAKING with Daryn Schnipper: The evolution of wristwatch auctions (1980 to 2024)Send us a textSince their inception in the 1980s, wristwatch auctions have always attracted collectors and enthusiasts with rare and exceptional timepieces, price records and fantastic storytelling.For the new episode of Watch Waking, we met with Daryn Schnipper, Chairman of the International Watch Division and Senior Vice President at Sotheby's, to talk about her first wristwatch auction and how things changed in the past 40 years. Among other topics we discussed:- Recent scandals related to auctions, - How to raise credibility among buyers, - Some memorable l...2024-05-2850 min
WATCHESTV - Watch Waking PodcastWATCH WAKING with Pierre-Yves Donzé: Rolex's secrets of excellenceSend us a textIn the watchmaking world, Rolex symbolises the essence of Swiss watches: exceptional quality, high desirability, and many secrets. Since the inception of this brand, there has been no academic research done on its strategies, and only a couple of books have been written on its history.For the new episode of WATCH WAKING, we met with Pierre-Yves Donzé, professor of business history at the Graduate School of Economics, Osaka University. He is the person who studied the phenomenon of Rolex and wrote the book “La Fabrique d’Excellence” (The Factory of Excelle...2024-05-1438 min
WATCHESTV - Watch Waking PodcastWATCH WAKING with "heist out": The Dissident Culture of Watch CollectingSend us a textWhen we discuss watch collecting, the words "classical" and "investment" most often come to mind. But what if even the process of acquiring the desired timepiece can be unconventional?In this new episode of Watch Waking, we met with Lorenzo Maillard and Maxime Couturier, the owners of the self-proclaimed outcast watch magazine "heist out", to discuss their upcoming one-of-a-kind underground sale with Sotheby's and the new dissident culture of watch collecting.Maillard and Couturier began challenging the rigid norms of watch...2024-04-021h 07
WATCHESTV - Watch Waking PodcastPRIMETIME March 2024Send us a textThe new episode of PRIMETIME, Watchmaking in the News is here! And there’s a lot to talk about that might shift the market in the near future.📝 First, we talk about the free trade pact signed between India and Switzerland along with Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. The new reality will come into effect in 2025 and open enormous possibilities for the expansion of Swiss watch brands in this strategic growth territory of India.📊 We checked the latest report on the watch market performance in 2023 released by Oliver R.Müller and...2024-03-2827 min
WATCHESTV - Watch Waking PodcastWATCH WAKING with Emmanuel Gueit: How to make an iconic watch?Send us a textWe enjoy our watches every day, revelling in the intrigue of which timepiece to select for a particular outfit or event. The excitement of sharing the story behind your watch or its mechanism with a fellow aficionado, or knowing that your time-telling piece is unique or part of a limited edition series with an exceptional complication beneath its simple dial, is unmatched.However, have you ever considered who is responsible for the design of your watch, making it appear precisely as it does? Who conceived the idea of its curved or...2024-03-191h 02
WATCHESTV - Watch Waking PodcastWATCH WAKING with ID Genève: Can Luxury Be Sustainable?Send us a textAccording to the Morgan Stanley report for 2023-2024, customers becoming more attentive to prioritising the environmental and social impacts of their purchases, prompting luxury brands to reevaluate not just their end products but their entire supply chains. This shift towards eco-consciousness is reshaping the industry, though progress can sometimes feel slow. The term "sustainability" can, at times, be misused for marketing purposes, leading to accusations of greenwashing rather than genuine change.While sustainability and transparency become ethical imperatives in presenting the brand, it is important to understand that they are also...2024-03-0554 min
WATCHESTV - Watch Waking PodcastWATCH WAKING with Oliver Müller: Watch market overview in 2024Send us a textHi everyone, Watch Waking is here!In the new episode of Watch Waking, we met Oliver R. Müller, the man behind numerous reports by Morgan Stanley on the state of the industry. He is a columnist and, most importantly, an expert in the watch business and luxury.Among other topics, we discussed the annual report of the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry, attempting to discern why India might not emerge as the new China for Swiss watch exports. We explored the current trend o...2024-02-201h 19
WATCHESTV - Watch Waking PodcastPRIMETIME February 2024Send us a textPRIMETIME - Watchmaking in the news is here again!You will continue to get the most important industry news and updates, as well as our picks of the latest watch releases showcased in our monthly YouTube program. In this episode, we talk about the potential consequences of the situation with Watches of Switzerland on the entire horological ecosystem in 2024, and why it's not entirely related to Rolex. We highlight the latest numbers of Swiss watch exports revealed by the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry...2024-02-1626 min
WATCHESTV - Watch Waking PodcastVIVA WATCH WAKING!Send us a textWelcome to Watch Waking, the best Podcast for watch collectors, enthusiasts, and industry professionals looking to delve deeper into the fascinating world of horology. Watch Waking is an expert show broadcasting watchmaking in a way you’ve never heard before. It is designed for those who appreciate the precise art of watchmaking, the dynamics of the watch industry, and the timeless allure of meticulously crafted timepieces. Join Lisa and Inès on a captivating journey into the heart of timepiece expertise with our guests offering an exclusive insid...2024-02-0655 minWATCHESTV - Watch Waking PodcastUnlocking Watch Auction Secrets with Daryn Schnipper from Sotheby'sSend us a textA new year and a new season of our Podcast for the pleasure of your ears!This time we are planning to share with you not only PRIMETIME stories but also interviews which you can see on our YouTube, and even special reports available only in audio format. We hope you will enjoy this horological journey with us in 2024.And to begin....Meet the extraordinary Daryn Schnipper – a powerhouse of brilliance, a horological connoisseur with a professional gaze, a diplomat par excellence, and a purveyor of wit. As...2024-01-1117 min
WATCHESTV - Watch Waking PodcastPRIMETIME December 2023: Biggest watch scandals of the year, what to expect in 2024 and new watches!Send us a textWelcome to the festive edition of the PRIMETIME Watchmaking in the news.As 2023 draws to a close, we contemplate the significant watch scandals of the year, encompassing recent developments, and anticipate what 2024 holds, particularly with regards to price adjustments and new mergers and acquisitions. The positive note is that Swiss watch exports have once again achieved record-breaking figures, showcasing numerous exceptional timepieces and collaborations.But above all, we wanted to say a huge thank you for the great interaction we have enjoyed with you for so many years and...2023-12-2132 min
WATCHESTV - Watch Waking PodcastPRIMETIME OCTOBER 2023: New watches, famous auctions and much more!Send us a textHello, and welcome to the PRIMETIME Watchmaking in the News where you can learn about the industry, watch events, watch scandals, and of course, new timepieces.October was rich on the news, and so will be November. But in this edition, we're talking about the obvious "elephant in the room" - the OnlyWatchgate. We discuss the upcoming auctions of Christie's, Phillips and Sotheby's with their fantastic lots and watch fairs worth visiting in November and onwards. And, of course, we talk about new watches, with some quite exceptional models this time. 2023-11-0228 minWATCHESTV - Watch Waking PodcastDeloitte Report on Watchmaking Industry in 2023Send us a textIn this interview with Deloitte, we continue to monitor the latest trends in the Swiss watch industry and market for 2023 and provide a preview for 2024.Deloitte's most recent report, published on October 12th, comprehensively analyses the current dynamics influencing the industry, including the impact of sustainability, the political environment, and evolving consumer preferences.While 2023 is going to be another record-breaking year for Swiss watchmaking, signs of a potential recession have emerged due to the sluggish opening of the Chinese market and persistent supply chain issues. There is a notable...2023-10-1321 min
WATCHESTV - Watch Waking PodcastPRIMETIME September 2023Send us a textHello and welcome to Primetime, Watchmaking in the news and this is our 80th edition! We still can’t believe this number ourselves, but we would like to thank all of you who support us and inspire us to provide you with the most important news from the industry and reviews on the latest watch releases. In today’s edition:Outcomes of the epic acquisition of Bucherer by Rolex 🧐Pop-up Sotheby's section at Bucherer store in ZurichSwatch & Blancpain and our thoughts on this 😎Hodinkee job cutsJohn Lennon’s long-lost Patek Philippe foun...2023-09-2917 min
WATCHESTV - Watch Waking PodcastPRIMETIME August 2023Send us a textWe know you missed us and we are back with our August edition of PRIMETIME Watchmaking in the news. Despite some extreme temperatures in Geneva, quite a lot has happened during this holiday period, so quite a few things to be shared with you. However, they will be mostly business-related as brands are holding to their new timepieces for the upcoming shows, including the Geneva Watch Days happening here at the end of the month. We’ll also talk about a few interesting auctions, some other w...2023-08-2420 min
WATCHESTV - Watch Waking PodcastPRIMETIME Summer 2023Send us a textHello and welcome back on a pretty juicy edition PRIMETIME Watchmaking in the news with business news, plenty of new timepieces, a bit of EPHJ summary with some interesting innovations seen there, a bit of Only Watch and much more.In this edition, we are talking about the EPHJ, the professional trade show for the watchmaking, jewellery, medical and microtechnology industry and the super cool innovations of 2023. We touch upon the problem of the shortage of workforce, which looks like becoming an international problem. Among other topics are new nominations, a...2023-07-0627 min
WATCHESTV - Watch Waking PodcastPRIMETIME May 2023Send us a textHello and welcome back on PRIMETIME Watchmaking in the news. In this intense May edition, we talk about the results of the latest Geneva watch auctions, and it looks like things are getting back to some kind of normality. We discussed the impacts of this on the primary market and the state of the second-hand market, we touched upon one important event in the UK and finally got the official information concerning the rumour on the alleged deal between LVMH and...2023-05-2530 min
The Watch Soup PodcastThe Watch Soup Podcast Episode 7: WatchCrunch, WatchesTV and Watch EricThis Week's Videos:WatchCrunch Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yW8OPT_p5VYWatchesTV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GD1SWoPA6DM&t=4790sWatch Eric: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjHuYGOsqhgWatch Soup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MD2GyeYYb4&t=2098s2023-05-011h 02WATCHESTV - Watch Waking PodcastWatch Market Performance with Olivier MüllerSend us a textThis is a special edition of our Podcast which we want to do more often and it's dedicated to the watch industry and what to expect in 2023. We spoke to Olivier Müller, founder of LuxeConsult and co-author of the recent Morgan Stanley report on the watch industry, and discussed with him the strong and weak points of different brands, their results in 2022, and the overall performance of the main groups.In a nutshell, the watch market continues to gain momentum from last year however, 2023 could become t...2023-04-271h 22
WATCHESTV - Watch Waking PodcastPRIMETIME April 2023 - SHOWTIMESend us a textWelcome to the very special edition of our PRIMETIME, Watchmaking in the news and we dedicated it to Geneva Watch Week which was held on Lake Leman at the end of March. The horological event was big and this time extended from Watches & Wonders to Geneva city.So in our SHOWTIME we spoke about the outcomes of Geneva Watch Week and the evolution of Watches & Wonders. The general trends in the watch market in 2023 and new ideas in addressing security issues related to watch theft and our rightful wish to wear...2023-04-2425 min
WATCHESTV - Watch Waking PodcastPRIMETIME March 2023Send us a textWelcome to the PRIMETIME Podcast: Watchmaking in the news. The best of the best shows about horology and watches. In this March edition, we are getting ready for the upcoming Geneva Watch Week and bringing you the latest information about the industry.You will hear about developments and expectations from Watches & Wonders, Time to Watches, as well as other shows of the Geneva Watch Week, we analyse very important rumors about LVMH and Richemont and the revival of the Daniel Roth...2023-03-1629 min
WATCHESTV - Watch Waking PodcastPRIMETIME February 2023Send us a textHello and welcome to the 74th episode of PRIMETIME, Watchmaking in the News. In this episode we’re talking about the HOROPEDIA Foundation and its official launch on February 1st. By the way, the website is already available in French, English and German, and HOROPEDIA Foundation will be in charge of its smooth and steady work. To know more about other responsibilities and plans of the Foundation, subscribe to HOROPEDIA Newsletter and its LinkedIn account.In other news, an update on the Swiss watch exports in...2023-02-0929 min
WATCHESTV - Watch Waking PodcastPRIMETIME JanuarySend us a textHello and welcome to this first edition of PRIMETIME Watchmaking in the News of 2023. We have plenty of news to share with you on business and products.With this PRIMETIME you will get the latest important industry news about Rolex, numbers on Swiss watch exports, the price forecast for gold, and our thoughts on how this could affect the market. Plus, some useful information about major changes in Breitling and Bovet, and, of course, new timepieces, including s...2023-01-1915 min
WATCHESTV - Watch Waking PodcastPRIMETIME December 2022Send us a textHello, and welcome on Primetime Podcast and our final edition for this year. Yes, time flies! And we would like to thank you all for being with us and supporting us through this year 🤩🤩🤩In this edition of PRIMETIME you will know all about Rolex and its gigantic plans for soft and hard expansion on the market, you will hear the preliminary forecasts on the e-commerce and the secondary watch market for the coming years, and we calculate the total price of all watches exported by Switzerland in the first 10...2022-12-0817 minWATCHESTV - Watch Waking PodcastThe GPHG debrief 2022Send us a textHello and welcome on Watches TV Podcasts! This time we decided to make a special debrief on what happened at the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève, which took place on 10 November. Marc André together with Baudouin Van Es from Tourbillon Watch Media talk about the winners and their own preferences with a lot of fun, suspense, and unexpected but useful ideas. Needless to say that this audio is a shorter version of the video we've made, which you can watch on our YouTube channel. Don...2022-11-1626 min
WATCHESTV - Watch Waking PodcastPRIMETIME NovemberSend us a textWelcome to PRIMETIME Podcast, November edition. With this episode, we’re entering the dense fall period, full of industry news, auctions, other watch events, and of course new watch releases. In 30 minutes you will find out what will be with Watches and Wonders next year, who will be on the GPHG jury, and what’s happening with VAT in the UK. If you’re planning to attend auctions, we made a special selection of the best lots from Christie’s, Sotheby’s, and Phillips. And of course, we talk about new watches and some heavy...2022-11-0330 min
WATCHESTV - Watch Waking PodcastPRIMETIME OctoberSend us a textIn this first episode of PRIMETIME Podcast we talk about different topics related to the watchmaking universe. We discuss latest industry news, upcoming watch fairs in Mexico, New York and Singapore, questions on sustainability, your personal safety and how this can help the independent watchmakers. The issue of price adjustments due to the strong US dollar is also in the loop, as well as new book releases and, of course, new watches. Subscribe i...2022-10-0523 min
Keeping Time With Oster WatchesKeeping Time S4, E13: Marc André Deschoux, Watches TVFor the season finale, we are thrilled to be joined again by Marc-André Deschoux, the talented and passionate creative force behind WatchesTV.com. As one of the foremost voices in the industry, we invited Marc-André to share his thoughts and observations from a remarkable 2020. We discuss the pandemic situation in Switzerland and the impact on Manufacturing and debate the winners and losers from a challenging and unique year, the likes of which have never previously been experienced. Following the recent GPHG Awards presentation we discuss the top categories and the big winners. We look ahead to 2021 and what the new year...2020-12-101h 01