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Scottish Watches Podcast #553 : Our Thoughts On Watch Makers Day Plus New Nodus, AP and Much More

Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 553! We’ve recovered from London, we didnt get robbed either! In this episode we chat about our feelings both positive and negative about the show, the press coverage ahead of time and what we think is one of if not the best watch…

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Watch Alert: Fleming Series 1 Tantalum

There’s a new kid on the block in the world of high-end independent watchmaking, and this time it’s an American brand too. This is certainly not a unique development in the past decade in the realm of the independents. However, seeing the first pieces Fleming unveiled for the brand’s conception,…

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Watch Alert: The Nodus x Raven Trailtrekker

Two respected watch microbrands from the USA, Nodus Watches of California and Raven Watches from Kansas have just released this very attractive collaboration GMT travel watch called the Trailtrekker. It is said to be inspired by the perilous western plains historically used by New World settlers journeying between these two…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #552 : British Watchmakers Day – We Interview The Brands

Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 552! We bring you live interviews from the first British Watchmakers’ Day event from those who were exhibiting and developing the British watchmaking scene. Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2024/03/14/scottish-watches-podcast-552-british-watchmakers-day-we-interview-the-brands/ So…

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Ophion: A Singular Vision

The Genesis A true hidden watchmaking gem, founded in 2014 by young architect Miguel Morales Ribas, Ophion emerged from a passion for horology and a desire to create something extraordinary.  Based in Madrid, Spain, Ophion draws inspiration from revered watchmaking powerhouses like F.P. Journe, Ferrier, and Voutilainen. The mission? To infuse classical…

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Watch Alert: Louis Vuitton Plique-à-Jour

In the past, when watch enthusiasts first heard the name Louis Vuitton brought up in a watch conversation, for many years they would think ‘fashion watch’ and steer clear. However, in recent years, Louis Vuitton has been forging its unique path in the world of high horology, making a clear…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #551 : Watch Collecting Journeys With Rick Remiker

Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 551! Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2024/03/11/scottish-watches-podcast-551-watch-collecting-journeys-with-rick-remiker/ https://www.instagram.com/rick.on.watches/ Rick is wearing his Collective Horology x Czapek P.04 Lanikai. Scottish Watches Podcast #458 : Chatting With Czapek And Collective About The New Antarctique Video of…

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In the Metal: Fears Redcliff

Restriction has its own form of power. Clean designs can be as appealing (at least for me) as complicated watches. The main reason for me is the absence of much to worry about; moonphases and split chronograph might be desirable but can be also tricky to set and take care…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #550 : Omega Release The Daniel Craig White Dial At Last

Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 550! It’s about time! Having seen it on show a few months back we finally get to see what all the fuss is about plus new releases from Beaucroft, Isotope and a trip to Geneva that has its ups and downs! Click here…

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Watch Alert: William Wood Fire Exit

William Wood has just unveiled an exceptionally fun and playful limited edition. Allow me to introduce you to the Fire Exit Watch. It has been refreshing in recent times to witness many industry-leading brands embracing a more light-hearted approach. For instance, Zodiac introduced the Super Sea Wolf Pineapple and the…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #549 : William from Massena Lab on Designing Watches and The State Of The Watch World

Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 549! The state of the industry with collector and author William Massena and Allen Farmelo, of Beyond The Dial. Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2024/03/04/scottish-watches-podcast-549-william-from-massena-lab-on-designing-watches-and-the-state-of-the-watch-world/ We discuss the trends of the…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #548 : Movie Prop Watches, New Fears Plus Sony Sports Styled Vero Releases

Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 548! In today’s show, we’ll be chatting about the two new watches Hamilton is releasing in the Ventura collection for Dune: Part Two and the prop watch that will be on screen, Tudor announces a new Black Bay Ceramic with Visa Cash App…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #547 : Why I Quit Watchfinder – With Andrew Morgan Watches

Andrew has been a good friend and collaborator for many years so we feel very privileged to have him on to explain all about his recent move from the hustle and bustle of corporate life to the world of entrepreneurial self employment – Watchfinder to AMW. Click here to read…

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Watch Alert: Fears Redcliff 39.5 Date

When you take a close look at contemporary British watchmakers, The Fears Watch Company, more commonly known as just Fears, along with their dapper and charismatic managing director, Nicholas Bowman-Scargill, are both names that will most likely be among the first you encounter. Fears was originally established in the English…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #546 : 50th Anniversay CasioTron, 50 Phantoms, Omegas Plus News Show

Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2024/02/23/scottish-watches-podcast-546-50th-anniversay-casiotron-50-phantoms-omegas-plus-news-show/ Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 546! After a few back to back interview shows Rikki and Dave are back on the horological airwaves to deride and delight you with the latest…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #545 : The Italians Invade! IamCasa and Barbara Takeover The Show!

Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 545! We have a spicy episode for you today the wonderfully Italian Barbara Palumbo, and Italian horological enthusiast, creator, and consultant Andrea Casalegno. Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2024/02/19/scottish-watches-podcast-545-the-italians-invade-iamcasa-and-barbara-takeover-the-show/ Get ready…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #544 : How Watch Collabs Are Created

Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/category/podcast/ Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 544!  How Watch Collabs Are Created Scottish Watches Podcast #316 : Masterminding The Microbrand World With Vishal from Spinnaker, AVI-8 and MoreScottish Watches Podcast #522…

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Watch Alert: Schofield Light

Founded in 2008 the Schofield Watch Company refers to itself as an eccentric British Watch brand. Browsing their website takes you into a different world. I have no idea what’s going on but clearly many people do. Without a dedicated fan base, you don’t get to stay in the watch…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #543 : Moser, Piaget, Zenith and More New Releases and News

Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 543! In today’s show, we’ll be talking about some recreation. Some legit, like the new Zenith Chronomaster made now in Titanium and the Piaget Polo 79 celebrating the 150th anniversary of Piaget. Click here to read along and see the photos in our show…

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Watch Alert: Piaget Polo 79

It’s not every year that a brand celebrates its 150th anniversary – this year, it’s Piaget’s turn, and they’re celebrating it early in the year with a bang! This “bang” is the resurgence of their 1979-released Polo: A high-end, integrated bracelet, ultra-slim, sporty-chic watch in 18k gold – today, known…

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Watch Alert: Formex x Worn & Wound

Recently Worn & Wound are on a roll regarding massively enticing collaborations. And this one is no exception. The Formex Essence Sector 39 Chronometer is a modern sector dial watch inspired by the sector dial watches of yesteryear. It is also a steel watch – very unashamedly so. There is…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #542 : Collector Chat With Chloe Chan

Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 542! This week we chat with both a listener to the show and an avid watch collector, Chloe Chan. With a passion for all things mechanical she has a hearty watch collection, camera obsession and doesn’t mind the odd car or two! Click…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #541 : Chatting With Breitlings Chief Product Officer Sylvain Berneron On Designing His Own Watch

Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 541! Being Creative Director for Breitling would be the dream job for many of us watch nerds. Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2024/02/05/scottish-watches-podcast-541-chatting-with-breitlings-chief-product-officer-sylvain-berneron-on-designing-his-own-watch/ If living the dream, working side by side with…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #540 : We Rock 13 Million Views And Launch 3 Exclusive Watches

Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 540! What a week it’s been! We hit 60,000 followers on Instagram, one of our videos hit over 13 million views and we have an exclusive launch with 3 new watches – all this and more on today’s show! Click here to read…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #539 : Roger Smith and Watchmakers Day

Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 539! The Watchmaker’s Apprentice Returns (what do you think of that title for the sequel to The Watchmakers Apprentice?), Roger Smith joins us from the George Daniels room in his workshop in a time where all hands or on deck to make British…

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Watch Alert: Felipe Pikullik Klassik

Felipe Pikullik, a young Berlin-based watchmaker with German and Brazilian origins, has been making waves with his timepieces that represent something inherently traditional. Just so you understand where I’m coming from, watchmakers from a century ago weren’t marketing themselves with “in-house movements” or as “vertically integrated”. In watchmaking, the term…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #538 : The January Watch Releases and News Show

Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – https://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/category/podcast/ Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 538! Scottish Watches Podcast #533 : The History of Watchmaking with IWCScottish Watches Podcast #534 : Creating New Watchmaking Materials and MoreScottish Watches Podcast #535…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #537 : Fears x Topper – Nick and Rob Are Back

Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 537! Fears and Topper Jewellers welcome their second collaborative collection that follows the adventurous theme and tributes to California that the first two watches established. Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2024/01/22/scottish-watches-podcast-537-fears-x-topper-nick-and-rob-are-back/…

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Watch Alert: Eska Amphibian 250

There have been many watch brands that were forced to close their doors during the industry’s crippling quartz crisis, in the 1980s Swiss watch brand Eska was one of them. As a brand that does not really sit at the forefront of every watch enthusiast’s mind today does not mean…

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Watch Alert: Delma 1924 Tourbillon

Delma turns 100 years old this year and has remained a family business from inception to date. To celebrate they are providing us with not only a memorable watch but something rather special and unusual for the brand. They have revealed a relatively affordable, 100% Swiss-made tourbillon sports watch in…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #536 : Scam Watch Busting With Bens Watch Club

Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 536! Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/category/podcast/ Ben is wearing the Wise Adamascus ad880a Stainless 904l.  Scottish Watches x Spinnaker Hull Diver Braveheart Limited EditionScottish Watches Podcast #522 : Our New Limited Edition…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #535 : Happy Birthday – We Are 5 !

Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 535! For our 5th we have the long-awaited drunk podcast and play along at home every time Rikki mentions “the girlfriend”, Dave says “as well” (good luck), and Barbara talks about her eyes or eye surgery. Tipsily enjoy this 5-year recap! Click here to…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #534 : Creating New Watchmaking Materials and More

Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2024/01/11/scottish-watches-podcast-534-creating-new-watchmaking-materials-and-more/ Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 534! Continuing the story of IWC innovation that we started last episode, we now talk with Lorenz Brunner, the Department Manager for Research and Innovation at…

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In The Metal: Beaucroft The Seeker

Cambridge is one of the most quintessentially British cities. It is well known because of its university, contribution to the English language, punting, and old-century buildings. It is also a place that has a fascination with watchmaking. Inside the city, we can find theories about missing timing artifacts and of…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #533 : The History of Watchmaking with IWC

Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 533! David Seyffer, IWC Museum Director takes us through the American origins of the International Watch Company, how Schaffhausen was chosen as a base by Florentine Ariosto Jones to combine the American industrial way of watchmaking with the traditional of Switzerland, and how…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #532 : World Speed Records, Concorde and Creating Watches With The Brooklands Watch Company

Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 532! In todays show we catch up with Simon who has taken his experience in aerospace and aviation plus a healthy interest in vintage racing and created his own watch brand drawing inspiration from all of the above. Click here to read along…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #531 : Our 2023 Year In Review Show

Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 530! The show notes were so big we had to move them to their own page – here’s the link – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2023/12/31/full-show-notes-for-scottish-watches-podcast-531-our-2023-year-in-review-show/  

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Scottish Watches Podcast #530 : Our Last Show of The Year

Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 530! For our last show of the year, we go back in time with Vacheron in the last event of the year, travel across time zones with a vintage Seiko reissue, review the new hot orange collaboration with Nodus and Smoking Tire Podcast, and…

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In the metal: Selten Salvage Bronze

If you enjoy vintage aesthetics and non-pristine-looking watches, bronze could be the material for you and that is what you get with the new Salvage Diver. Constant change is one of the main characteristics of the case, which offers something quite different from steel. To set the scene, we need…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #529 : Its Our Christmas Show

Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/category/podcast/ Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 529! It’s with our festive Moser sweaters that we bring you this week’s independent watch news and we pick up where we left off on…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #528 : The Future Of Bremont With New CEO Davide Cerrato

Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 528!  We spoke with him when he applied his golden touch to Montblanc, led the resurgence of HYT, and now Davide Cerrato joins us at the start of his journey as Bremont’s CEO but he has already released great watches from the Wing….

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Scottish Watches Podcast #527 : We Go Behind The Scenes at IWC Plus All The New Watches

Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2023/12/19/scottish-watches-podcast-527-we-go-behind-the-scenes-at-iwc-plus-all-the-new-watches/ Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 527! Universal Geneve produced some of many enthusiasts’ most adored vintage timepieces and perhaps it will start making some of their favorite modern watches as…

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Watch Alert: Greubel Forsey Balancier 3

At Dubai Watch Week 2023, Greubel Forsey, the relatively young independent watchmaker unveiled the third iteration of its sporty Balancier line, making this model the “Greubel Forsey Balancier 3”. Greubel Forsey, as many will know, are known for ultra high end watchmaking with meticulous hand finishing, and an endless pursuit…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #526 : Grand Seiko Shine Bright Plus New Greubel Forsey and Formex Reef

Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 525! Its a day late but we’re just back from our travels – more on that soon! 🙂 Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2023/12/15/scottish-watches-podcast-526/ NEW Formex Reef 39.5 Automatic Chronometer COSC 300m.  Reef…

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First Impressions: Laco Edition 98

Laco is releasing a number of special limited edition watches as they progress towards their 100th anniversary, which they have dubbed Mission 2025. Here we have the Laco Edition 98, the watch that celebrates 98 years of the company as it edges closer to its centenary.  It is a Biocompax…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #525 : Barbara Is Back

Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 525! You’ve heard our take, Adrian’s, and now, completing the trilogy, is Barbara Palumbo, the one trusted to keep industry voices in line and stir things up since debates were introduced to Dubai Watch Week Horology Forum London. Click here to read along…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #524 : New Watches for December from Estrowerk, Duckworth, G-SHOCK, AP and SB

Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 524! Our Brave Heart limited edition with Spinnaker sold in less than 12 hours! Thank you to everyone who placed an order and if you missed out stay tuned for further collabs. In today’s show we have our friends at Duckworth Prestex and…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #523 : Adrian from Bark & Jack Is Here For Our Festive Show

Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 523! Adrian of Bark & Jack fame is here to chat with us about all things watches, cameras and watch media plus we find out about his own thoughts about Dubai Watch Week being the first time he has visited! Click here to…

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In the metal: Vario Pilot 1918

Heritage is a nigh impossible task to achieve. It takes time (over generations) and patience with the assumption that you are successful throughout. If you can achieve it though, it becomes a stamp of approval that you have the know-how, unique designs, and prestige. All of these elements are highly…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #522 : Our New Limited Edition Braveheart Watch Is Here Plus Our Dubai Watch Week Report and More

Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 522! Freeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeedoooooom! Today, it’s all about our new Braveheart Limited Edition with Spinnaker and our experience at Dubai Watch Week 2023. Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2023/11/30/scottish-watches-podcast-522-our-new-limited-edition-braveheart-watch-is-here-plus-our-dubai-watch-week-report-and-more/ Watch available from 8am…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #521 : Convincing Aldis Hodge To Make A Watch Documentary and Much More With Ian Skellern

Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 521! Today we talk to Ian, the man behind one of our favorite watch publications, Quill & Pad, about working with watchmaking legends, developing the online presence of a lot of independent brands, and of course, making one of the best watchmaking documentaries…

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Watch Alert: Ming 29.01 Dubai Edition

Dubai Watch Week 2023 saw two new watches from the brand Ming. Here I review the the Ming 29.01 Dubai Edition by considering one of the more practical complications for an always on analogue display aka mechanical wristwatch, the worldtimer. Design and Watch Specifications Grade 5 titanium, 40mm x 11.9mm,…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #520 : Tons Of New Watch Releases To Enjoy

Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 520! This episode isn’t meant to be our recap of Dubai Watch Week but a few of the best from some of our friends at MB&F, Moser, Ulysse Nardin, and Norqain sneak in as well as what was the best moment of the show!…

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In the Metal – Oligo Blue

Designing a watch is never easy. After all, an analog timekeeper has existed for centuries, wearable ones for decades, which makes new unique ideas hard to come by. But new unique ideas are exactly what we get with the Oligo Blue, a watch that strips everything unnecessary. The result is…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #519 : Chatting With Allen Farmelo About Watches, Bikes, Audio and A New App For Us All

Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – https://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/category/podcast/ Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 519! Chatting With Allen Farmelo About Watches, Bikes, Audio and A New App For Us All!  Beyond The Dial.  Allen is wearing his Panerai PAM 914.  Hands On The Panerai…