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GPHG 2022: Artistic Craft

The Category: Artistic Craft Beyond being tools, watches have evolved to become the equivalent of canvases for watchmakers and those who specialize in finishing. To represent that extraordinary part of the watch world Foundation du Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève or translated into English as the Foundation for the Grand…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #395 : Geneva Watch Days 2022 – Round Up Part 2

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 395! Wristwatch Check: Dave is wearing his Moser Streamliner Centre SecondsRikki is wearing his Raketa Copernic 0265 Vintage Copernic circa 1980sWe left on the Czapek releases: Watch Alert:…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #394 : The History of Ultra Thin Watches, Octo Finissimo, Aluminium and More With Bulgari’s Fabrizio

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 394! We are here at Bulgari with their Director of Watch Design and amazing previous guest, Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani. At Geneva Watch Days we…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #393 : Geneva Watch Days 2022 – Round Up Part 1

Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast – Episode 393! Welcome to the first part of our report on Geneva Watch Days! Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2022/09/05/scottish-watches-podcast-393-geneva-watch-days-2022-round-up-part-1/ Wristwatch Check: Rikki’s wearing the  Elliot Brown Holton-Land Rover Trophy Dave is…

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Watch Alert: Grönefeld 1969 DeltaWorks

 After daring to create and then introduce their first chronograph (1941 Grönograaf) a few months ago, the two horological bros from the Netherlands, Bart and Tim Grönefeld are expanding their offering once more as they reveal their first sports utility collection at Geneva Watch Days; the Grönefeld 1969 DeltaWorks. Being the most…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #392 : Speaking with Simon Porter from James Porter and Son About Their New Independent Boutique

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 392! You’ve heard us rave about how good of a watch spot the James Porter and Son boutique in the Argyll arcade is but…

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Watch Alert: MB&F Legacy Machine Split Escapement EVO

Sometimes so many things are happening in life that one’s only hope of figuring it all out is to compartmentalize. That’s kind of the origin story of the MB&F Legacy Machine Split Escapement. If we consider life to be the Legacy Machine Perpetual, designed and brought to life by master…

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Watch Alert: Tudor Pelagos 39

Perfection in watches is often elusive, given that the very definition of perfection tends to be subjective. Even in more specific categories, like that of dive watches, perfection is often just beyond the grasp even of long running iconic watches. However, today, taking a break from Geneva Watch Days, Tudor…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #391 : News from Moser, Geneva Watch Days, Seiko and More

Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2022/08/29/scottish-watches-podcast-391-news-from-moser-geneva-watch-days-seiko-and-more/ Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast – Episode 391! The watch world this week released excellent pieces for all pockets this week! Starting of with the slightly mental price point we got…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #390 : Rolex and Patek Bubble Bursting Chat With Bark and Jack plus Tenn and Two

Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2022/08/25/scottish-watches-podcast-390-rolex-and-patek-bubble-bursting-chat-with-bark-and-jack-plus-tenn-and-two/ Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast – Episode 390! Our best friends are back for their not so regular checkup and thus there is a lot to talk about. From Kat’s new…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #389 : New Watch Releases and News To Start The Week

Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2022/08/22/scottish-watches-podcast-389-new-watch-releases-and-news-to-start-the-week/ Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast – Episode 389! Wristwatch Check: Rikki is wearing a Ralph Laurent bronze Polo. Specifications – https://www.ralphlauren.com/men-accessories-watches/bronze-polo-watch-brown-dial/611983.html Dave is wearing his Konstantin Chaykin Joker.What we’ve been up to: Maurice…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #388 : Federico Talks Watches Joins Us

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 388! We got a legend of the YouTube watch world in today’s episode and part of the reason the podcast started, Federico from Federico…

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GPHG 2022: Challenge 

The Foundation du Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève or translated into English as the Foundation for the Grand Horological Prize of Geneva (GPHG) was founded in 2001 to “highlight and yearly reward the most contemporary creations and promote the art of watchmaking worldwide”. Just like the name, the stated aim…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #387 : Secrets Of The Watch Industry – What Goes On In Switzerland

Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2022/08/15/scottish-watches-podcast-387-secrets-of-the-watch-industry-what-goes-on-in-switzerland/ Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast – Episode 387! Rikki and Dave went to one of the most important epicenters of the watch industry in Biel/Bienne and lifted the curtain from the…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #386 : Stories From The Watch World with Neil from Duckworth Prestex

Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2022/08/11/scottish-watches-podcast-386-stories-from-the-watch-world-with-neil-from-duckworth-prestex/ Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast – Episode 386! Neil Duckworth one of our and your favourite story tellers is back on to run us through the past year of his watch business. Though…

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GPHG 2022: Petite Aiguille

The Foundation du Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève or translated into English as the Foundation for the Grand Horological Prize of Geneva (GPHG) was founded in 2001 to highlight and yearly reward the most contemporary creations and promote the art of watchmaking worldwide. Just like the name, the stated aim…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #385 : The Handsome Watch Chat Edition – News and New Releases

Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2022/08/08/scottish-watches-podcast-385-the-handsome-watch-chat-edition-news-and-new-releases/ Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast – Episode 385! Has the Rolex and Patek bubble burst? No. So moving along, in todays show we catch up with releases from GP x Aston…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #384 : Shmee150 on Collecting Watches, Swatches and Cars

Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2022/08/04/scottish-watches-podcast-384-shmee150-on-collecting-watches-swatches-and-cars/ Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast – Episode 384! A Swatch collection to rival Dave’s own and a car collection to go along with it. Today’s special guest is Tim Burton aka…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #383 : Recorded Live at RedBar with Rich from Studio Underd0g

Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2022/08/01/scottish-watches-podcast-383-recorded-live-at-redbar-with-rich-from-studio-underd0g/ Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast – Episode 383! We are LIVE from RedBar Glasgow with Rich from Studio Underdog to catch up, break embargoes, and discuss new watches. Lots of bright…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #382 : Collector Chat With Bryan Elsley Creator Of The TV Show Skins

Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2022/07/28/scottish-watches-podcast-382-collector-chat-with-bryan-elsley-creator-of-the-tv-show-skins/ Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast – Episode 382! Today’s special guest is Bryan Elsley, screen writer and producer famous for the Skins TV series. A fan of the podcast, we first…

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Watch Alert: MING 37.07

Ming is an independent watch brand based out of Kuala Lumpur and was founded by Ming Thein. He also functions as the chief designer. His career spans from consulting to commercial photography, but he is not a watchmaker. That is sometimes what’s needed to create something truly new and unique…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #381 : New Watch News And Wrist Chat

Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2022/07/25/scottish-watches-podcast-381-new-watch-news-and-wrist-chat/ Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast – Episode 381! Wristwatch check: Dave’s new watch alert is the Tudor Black Bay Pro m79470-0001 (The picture was sent and I didn’t even have to ask)More on…

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In the Metal: Tudor Ranger 79950

The Tudor Ranger dropped just a few weeks ago, and since then, we’ve seen actual pieces popping up all over Instagram on enthusiasts’ wrists. The watch was a surprisingly controversial one, given how simple a design it carried, but then again, it’s hard to win when you wear the crown…

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Watch Alert: Isotope Hydrium X Blink Edition Diver

Founded in 2016 in England, Isotope watches is an independent brand combining original designs with a rather “different” approach. Their offerings are polarizing for sure, usually that is a good thing. Check out their full origin story in the Scottish Watches Podcast #258 : Chatting With Isotope Watches And The Truth…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #380 : Jody From Just One More Watch Is Back!

Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2022/07/21/scottish-watches-podcast-380-jody-from-just-one-more-watch-is-back/ Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast – Episode 380! He’s a bit late to his usual appointment but it’s because he’s been doing so well since the last time he was here!…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #379 : MoonSwatch Mania Returns, New Jokers, Citizen and Tons More

Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2022/07/18/scottish-watches-podcast-379-moonswatch-mania-returns-new-jokers-citizen-and-tons-more/ Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast – Episode 379! Have you ever read a Rolex poem? Thanks to a listener email today’s podcast features the first to my knowledge. Today’s show is…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #378 : Chatting With Curtis Kane About Being A Young Collector And Travelling To Dubai Watch Week

Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2022/07/14/scottish-watches-podcast-378-chatting-with-curtis-kane-about-being-a-young-collector-and-travelling-to-dubai-watch-week/ Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast – Episode 378! Today we bring you one of our youngest and illustrious watch fans, Curtis Kane. Being a younger collector that has gone deep into the hobby,…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #377 : New Tudor Ranger Day One Owners Review, New RM Plus Our Swiss Watch Trip

Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2022/07/11/scottish-watches-podcast-377-new-tudor-ranger-day-one-owners-review-new-rm-plus-our-swiss-watch-trip/ Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast – Episode 377! In today’s show we get the low-down on Rikki and Dave’s trip to Biel and inside look into the watch industry. Plus Richard…

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Watch Alert: Grönefeld 1941 Grönograaf

Grönefeld has become the most prestigious brand in the Netherlands, since its founding in 2008 with the GTM-06, and sits on par with other great independent brands that are dedicated to designing, producing, and finishing their creations in-house, especially when it comes to the movements. This fame has been gained…

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Watch Alert: Tudor Ranger 79950

When Tudor first teased this release, it tied the watch to the British North Greenland Expedition (BNGE) that first started way back in 1952. The timing of that expedition was fortuitous, given that Tudor had released its then new Tudor Oyster Prince, which allowed the brand to issue them to…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #376 : The Greubel Forsey Interview Plus Their Brand New Tourbillon 24 Secondes Architecture

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 376! This special episode has Michel Nydegger, Head of Marketing and Communications for Greubel Forsey, as its special guest. He’s here to tell the tail of…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #375 : New Breitling Releases Steal The Headlines Plus Watch Chat

Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2022/07/04/scottish-watches-podcast-375-new-breitling-releases-steal-the-headlines-plus-watch-chat/ Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast – Episode 375! The guys let loose, more than usual, on the  last podcast with Rob Nudds and it hasn’t got any better. Especially when they get to the Kudoke 2…

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Watch Alert: Breitling SuperOcean

The SuperOcean was my favorite line from Breitling so I am biased, but more about that in the conclusion. The SuperOcean has traditionally been a proper tool watch, huge water resistance ratings up to 1,500 meters, a Chronometer certified movement and a lovely diving bezel. This time however, the SuperOcean…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #374 : Watch Industry Chat with Rob Nudds

Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast – Episode 374! Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2022/06/30/scottish-watches-podcast-374-watch-industry-chat-with-rob-nudds/ Wristwatch check: Rob Nudds is wearing his Laventure Sous Marine Bronze Black – Laventure Sous-Marine Hands-On Dive Watch Review  Laventure Automobile Chronograph – Laventure Automobile Chronograph With A Proprietary…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #373 : Weekly Watch Banter

Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2022/06/27/scottish-watches-podcast-373-weekly-watch-banter/ Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast – Episode 373 ! RedBar is back at full swing here in Scotland as are watch releases around the globe. We discuss new watches from Ball…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #372 : World Exclusive Fears x Topper Limited Edition With Nicholas and Rob

Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast – Episode 372! Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/category/podcast/ We’ve bought back a fan favourite of our audience, Nick from Fears, along with a watch fam favourite jeweller, Topper, represented by Rob…

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Watch Alert: Garrick S5

Recent decades have seen a re-emergence of British brands that honor the ingenuity and craftsmanship that once made Britain today’s Switzerland. Few do it as well as Garrick. Founded by David Brailsford and Simon Michlmayr, Garrick aims to innovate and create as many components as possible in an artisanal fashion…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #371 : Weekly New Watch Chat From Moser, Zodiac, IWC and More

Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast – Episode 371! Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2022/06/20/scottish-watches-podcast-371-weekly-new-watch-chat-from-moser-zodiac-iwc-and-more/ In this sunny day we get into the great releases dropped by Moser x Undefeated (one of the best collaborations of recent times),…

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Watch Alert: Oris Aquis Date Calibre 400 Two-Tone

When Oris released their in-house automatic movement calibre “400” just two years ago, it caused quite some excitement in the mid-price watch sector. It came with very impressive features; 120 hours of power reserve, instantaneous date change, and an antimagnetic escapement. And all this could be had without excessive price…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #370 : The Girls Return – Sam, Sam and Lucy Are Back!

Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2022/06/16/scottish-watches-podcast-370-the-girls-return-sam-sam-and-lucy-are-back/ Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast – Episode 370! It’s that time of the week and we are joined by UK Sam, US Sam, and not Sam Lucy. It’s been almost a…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #369 : Watch Chat Plus Hot Previews!

  Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2022/06/13/scottish-watches-podcast-369-watch-chat-plus-hot-previews/ Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast – Episode 369! Part of what Dave was up to was visiting his friend at https://www.somlo.com/ Dave didn’t send me the dates for the event. Will update…

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Watch Alert: Seiko 5 Sports GMT Series

Seiko has just released a flurry of new watches, but none stand out as much as the new Seiko 5 series, for all the right reasons. Back in 2019, the brand discontinued its long running beloved SKX line and introduced a new 5 series collection modelled after the SKX. The…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #368 : Aviation, Motor Racing and More with Zero West

Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2022/06/09/scottish-watches-podcast-368-aviation-motor-racing-and-more-with-zero-west/ Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast – Episode 368! What goes into engineering decades old historically relevant materials into a watch? That’s one of the most interesting aspects of Zero West watch….

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Scottish Watches Podcast #367 : New Releases From AP, Zenith, Horage, Norqain and Loads More

Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2022/06/06/scottish-watches-podcast-367-new-releases-from-ap-zenith-horage-norqain-and-loads-more/ Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast – Episode 367! It’s been a week of fun and watches with a Top Gun: Maverick viewing leading into a Zenith event. Speaking of Zenith, one…

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Scottish Watches Podcast #366 : Zenith – The Past, Present and Future with Julien Tornare

Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2022/06/02/scottish-watches-podcast-366-zenith-the-past-present-and-future-with-julien-tornare/ Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast – Episode 366! Today’s star guest is someone who made Rikki’s acquaintance at the start of his watch journey 5 years ago, Julien Tornare CEO of…

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Watch Alert: Omnium Gen. 2

The Tourbillon 1 and the Supersede could be considered the equivalent to the Seamaster and Speedmaster for Horage, getting the majority of the attention dedicated to the brand, while the Omnium, Horage’s Devil, remains a hidden gem with many facets. I’ll explain the facet thing in just a moment. This…

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Watch Alert: Oris Hölstein Edition 2022

Hölstein is a municipality in the Basel-Country in Switzerland. It is famous for its cows. The black and white Hölstein. If you’re not a dairy farmer it’s also the home of Oris. Oris are a favourite of watch enthusiasts. Their mascot the “Oris Bear” has a global fanbase which is…