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]]> false SJX Watches info+6571ebcdcc2cf30012756602@mg-eu.acast.com 6571ebcdcc2cf30012756602 sjx-watches episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/6571ebcdcc2cf30012756602/1701966531551-67b7221ccc983ad21b3f8e26c30b5499.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/sjx-watches The SJX Podcast Ep. 35 - A New Era for Independent Watchmaking Ep. 35 - A New Era for Independent Watchmaking Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:20:40 GMT 20:56 69d7b5b934b90cef2bf14143 false https://watchesbysjx.com/2026/04/sjx-podcast-episode-35.html 69d7b5b934b90cef2bf14143 6571ebcdcc2cf30012756602 ep-35-a-new-era-for-independent-watchmaking full 35 It's been a promising year for independent watchmaking, and Watches & Wonders hasn't even taken place yet. On episode 35 of the SJX Podcast, SJX and Brandon discuss Rexhep Rexhepi's first in-house chronograph bearing his own name. What Mr Rexhepi does, others often imitate, so it's worth thinking about how the launch of this traditional-yet-novel chronograph will shape the future of the category.


The conversation also turns to Ressence, which has just unveiled its own in-house movement, and has done so at a fair price. Russian AHCI-member Anton Suhanov also joins the ranks of indies with their own calibres, installing a 15+ mm luminous balance wheel in his third wristwatch. And that's not the only Russian watch boasting unusual specs — Konstantin Chaykin revealed the series production version of his ThinKing, the thinnest watch ever at just 1.65 mm thick, complete with double 'mystery' displays.


New names also made their debuts recently, including Stéphane Pierre and Mathieu Cleguer, who has come up with a novel double-wheel escapement of his own design. These makers are illustrative of a broader trend in independent watchmaking, namely the engineer-led brand.


Show notes:


  • 00:20: Rexhep Rexhepi RRCHF
  • 06:45: Raymond Weil Millesime “The Fifty”
  • 07:20: Ressence Type 11
  • 10:00: Anton Suhanov Flamingo
  • 15:00: Konstantin Chaykin ThinKing Mystery
  • 16:30: Cleguer Inspiration One
  • 18:00: Stéphane Pierre L’Impétrant

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]]> It's been a promising year for independent watchmaking, and Watches & Wonders hasn't even taken place yet. On episode 35 of the SJX Podcast, SJX and Brandon discuss Rexhep Rexhepi's first in-house chronograph bearing his own name. What Mr Rexhepi does, others often imitate, so it's worth thinking about how the launch of this traditional-yet-novel chronograph will shape the future of the category.


The conversation also turns to Ressence, which has just unveiled its own in-house movement, and has done so at a fair price. Russian AHCI-member Anton Suhanov also joins the ranks of indies with their own calibres, installing a 15+ mm luminous balance wheel in his third wristwatch. And that's not the only Russian watch boasting unusual specs — Konstantin Chaykin revealed the series production version of his ThinKing, the thinnest watch ever at just 1.65 mm thick, complete with double 'mystery' displays.


New names also made their debuts recently, including Stéphane Pierre and Mathieu Cleguer, who has come up with a novel double-wheel escapement of his own design. These makers are illustrative of a broader trend in independent watchmaking, namely the engineer-led brand.


Show notes:


  • 00:20: Rexhep Rexhepi RRCHF
  • 06:45: Raymond Weil Millesime “The Fifty”
  • 07:20: Ressence Type 11
  • 10:00: Anton Suhanov Flamingo
  • 15:00: Konstantin Chaykin ThinKing Mystery
  • 16:30: Cleguer Inspiration One
  • 18:00: Stéphane Pierre L’Impétrant

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]]> Ep. 34 - Understanding Collector Psychology Ep. 34 - Understanding Collector Psychology Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:33:42 GMT 31:33 69cfe561ac25e4bf6694e1fa false https://shows.acast.com/sjx-watches/episodes/ep-34-understanding-collector-psychology 69cfe561ac25e4bf6694e1fa 6571ebcdcc2cf30012756602 ep-34-understanding-collector-psychology With Special Guest King Flum full 34 Why do watch debates get so heated, so fast — and why does no one ever change their mind? On episode 34 of the SJX Podcast, Brandon sits down with King Flum, collector and author of the ScrewDownCrown Substack, to dig into the psychology behind the arguments that define online watch communities.


Drawing on research from psychologists including Jonathan Haidt and Dan Kahan, the conversation covers why our preferences form before we start thinking, why smarter collectors tend to construct more elaborate — not more objective — arguments, and why an attack on your watch can feel like an attack on you personally.


Read more here: https://www.screwdowncrown.com/p/your-brain-is-a-defence-lawyer-watch-forum-psychology

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]]> Why do watch debates get so heated, so fast — and why does no one ever change their mind? On episode 34 of the SJX Podcast, Brandon sits down with King Flum, collector and author of the ScrewDownCrown Substack, to dig into the psychology behind the arguments that define online watch communities.


Drawing on research from psychologists including Jonathan Haidt and Dan Kahan, the conversation covers why our preferences form before we start thinking, why smarter collectors tend to construct more elaborate — not more objective — arguments, and why an attack on your watch can feel like an attack on you personally.


Read more here: https://www.screwdowncrown.com/p/your-brain-is-a-defence-lawyer-watch-forum-psychology

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]]> Ep. 33 - Affordable New Releases Ep. 33 - Affordable New Releases Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:05:27 GMT 20:00 69b9e75240ff3ead6399d3ca false https://watchesbysjx.com/2026/03/sjx-podcast-episode-33.html 69b9e75240ff3ead6399d3ca 6571ebcdcc2cf30012756602 ep-33-affordable-new-releases Seiko Reclaims Value Crown full 33 Seiko is on something of a resurgence, aiming to take back its reputation as a value leader after the emergence, over the past decade, of increasingly competitive micro-brands. On episode 33 of the SJX Podcast, SJX and Brandon discuss the King Seiko Vanac, now available in titanium, and the Marinemaster, which has been transformed through a number of incremental upgrades.


The discussion then turns to some other affordable new releases from Orient Star, Raketa, and Christopher Ward, which just launched an in-house 'flyer' GMT calibre with a five-day power reserve.


Show notes:


  • 00:35: King Seiko Vanac Titanium
  • 3:30: Seiko Marinemaster
  • 8:00: Orient Star M45
  • 11:10: Raketa Baikonur
  • 12:20: Christopher Ward Sealander True GMT

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]]> Seiko is on something of a resurgence, aiming to take back its reputation as a value leader after the emergence, over the past decade, of increasingly competitive micro-brands. On episode 33 of the SJX Podcast, SJX and Brandon discuss the King Seiko Vanac, now available in titanium, and the Marinemaster, which has been transformed through a number of incremental upgrades.


The discussion then turns to some other affordable new releases from Orient Star, Raketa, and Christopher Ward, which just launched an in-house 'flyer' GMT calibre with a five-day power reserve.


Show notes:


  • 00:35: King Seiko Vanac Titanium
  • 3:30: Seiko Marinemaster
  • 8:00: Orient Star M45
  • 11:10: Raketa Baikonur
  • 12:20: Christopher Ward Sealander True GMT

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]]> <![CDATA[Ep. 32 - Watches & Wonders Wish List]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:10:58 GMT 11:50 69b9e718b64f8985fe7d4e8f false https://watchesbysjx.com/2026/03/sjx-podcast-ep-32-watches-wonders-wish-list 69b9e718b64f8985fe7d4e8f 6571ebcdcc2cf30012756602 ep-32-watches-wonders-wish-list From the Likely to the Long Shots full 32 Watches & Wonders is less than a month away, so for episode 32 of the SJX Podcast we're talking about what we'd want to see from some of the major brands like Patek Philippe, Grand Seiko, and Tudor. It's always difficult to make predictions, and the best releases from every year are usually a surprise, but Andrew put together a few picks that we believe would be crowd-pleasers, were they to be made.


SJX and Brandon also discuss the latest minute repeater from Girard-Perregaux, and SJX's own collaboration with Habring²: the Chrono-Felix Medicus chronograph.


Show notes:


  • 1:00: Patek Philippe
  • 3:00: Grand Seiko
  • 4:20: Tudor
  • 7:30: Girard-Perregaux Minute Repeater Flying Bridges
  • 11:30: Habring² x SJX Chrono-Felix Medicus

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]]> Watches & Wonders is less than a month away, so for episode 32 of the SJX Podcast we're talking about what we'd want to see from some of the major brands like Patek Philippe, Grand Seiko, and Tudor. It's always difficult to make predictions, and the best releases from every year are usually a surprise, but Andrew put together a few picks that we believe would be crowd-pleasers, were they to be made.


SJX and Brandon also discuss the latest minute repeater from Girard-Perregaux, and SJX's own collaboration with Habring²: the Chrono-Felix Medicus chronograph.


Show notes:


  • 1:00: Patek Philippe
  • 3:00: Grand Seiko
  • 4:20: Tudor
  • 7:30: Girard-Perregaux Minute Repeater Flying Bridges
  • 11:30: Habring² x SJX Chrono-Felix Medicus

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]]> Ep. 31 - State of the Industry 2026 Ep. 31 - State of the Industry 2026 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:43:31 GMT 21:02 69b42294559de2c6343d3ef7 false https://shows.acast.com/sjx-watches/episodes/ep-31-state-of-the-industry-2026 69b42294559de2c6343d3ef7 6571ebcdcc2cf30012756602 ep-31-state-of-the-industry-2026 When Emotion Moves Markets full 31 Episode 31 of the SJX Podcast digs into two major industry reports — one from Vontobel on the primary market and one from EveryWatch on the secondary — and what they reveal about where value is concentrating in the watch industry. SJX and Brandon discuss the K-shaped nature of the market, the dominance of F.P. Journe among independents, and Cartier's remarkable ability to sell across every price tier.


The discussion also touches on the role of emotion in driving purchase decisions, the financialisation of the hobby, and why market reports have limited utility for collectors.


Show notes:


  • 00:30: K-shaped market dynamics — Vontobel and EveryWatch reports
  • 3:00: F.P. Journe dominance among independents
  • 4:00: Cartier's unique market position
  • 10:00: Emotion vs. financialisation
  • 14:00: Marteau & Co.
  • 16:00: Phillips

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]]> Episode 31 of the SJX Podcast digs into two major industry reports — one from Vontobel on the primary market and one from EveryWatch on the secondary — and what they reveal about where value is concentrating in the watch industry. SJX and Brandon discuss the K-shaped nature of the market, the dominance of F.P. Journe among independents, and Cartier's remarkable ability to sell across every price tier.


The discussion also touches on the role of emotion in driving purchase decisions, the financialisation of the hobby, and why market reports have limited utility for collectors.


Show notes:


  • 00:30: K-shaped market dynamics — Vontobel and EveryWatch reports
  • 3:00: F.P. Journe dominance among independents
  • 4:00: Cartier's unique market position
  • 10:00: Emotion vs. financialisation
  • 14:00: Marteau & Co.
  • 16:00: Phillips

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]]> Ep. 30 - Jumping on Trends Ep. 30 - Jumping on Trends Mon, 23 Feb 2026 01:00:00 GMT 15:38 69936a538b7fe5457deef8de false https://watchesbysjx.com/2026/02/sjx-podcast-episode-30 69936a538b7fe5457deef8de 6571ebcdcc2cf30012756602 ep-30-jumping-on-trends Is 2026 the Year of the Jump Hour? full 30 On episode 30 of the SJX Podcast, SJX and Brandon discuss to what extent the latest crop of jump hour watches constitutes a trend. In just the first six weeks of 2026, several new jump hour models have been released, including a new collection from Audemars Piguet and the relaunch of the Niton brand, which is discussed in detail. Even the Louis Vuitton Convergence also fits into this trend aesthetically, despite being a dragging hours construction.


SJX also provides context on the leading jump hour watches in the industry and shares views on whether reliability still matters in today's market.


Show notes:


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]]> On episode 30 of the SJX Podcast, SJX and Brandon discuss to what extent the latest crop of jump hour watches constitutes a trend. In just the first six weeks of 2026, several new jump hour models have been released, including a new collection from Audemars Piguet and the relaunch of the Niton brand, which is discussed in detail. Even the Louis Vuitton Convergence also fits into this trend aesthetically, despite being a dragging hours construction.


SJX also provides context on the leading jump hour watches in the industry and shares views on whether reliability still matters in today's market.


Show notes:


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]]> <![CDATA[Ep. 29 - Louis Vuitton & De Bethune Travel in Style]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:33:58 GMT 20:25 6993600786ac45e7f825eb5c false https://watchesbysjx.com/2026/02/sjx-podcast-episode-29-louis-vuitton-de-bethune 6993600786ac45e7f825eb5c 6571ebcdcc2cf30012756602 ep-29-louis-vuitton-de-bethune-travel-in-style A Monumental Sympathique full 29 SJX has just returned from the Tokyo launch of Louis Vuitton's third independent watchmaking collaboration, this time with De Bethune. Episode 29 of the SJX Podcast covers what it means for both brands, and unpacks the details of both the GMT Louis Varius wristwatch and the monumental Sympathique clock that it can be paired with.


Brandon and SJX also provide hands-on analysis of the Escale Worldtime and Daniel Roth Extra Plat Skeleton that debuted during LVMH Watch Week in January.


Show notes:


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]]> SJX has just returned from the Tokyo launch of Louis Vuitton's third independent watchmaking collaboration, this time with De Bethune. Episode 29 of the SJX Podcast covers what it means for both brands, and unpacks the details of both the GMT Louis Varius wristwatch and the monumental Sympathique clock that it can be paired with.


Brandon and SJX also provide hands-on analysis of the Escale Worldtime and Daniel Roth Extra Plat Skeleton that debuted during LVMH Watch Week in January.


Show notes:


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]]> Ep. 28 - Audemars Piguet: Beyond the Royal Oak Ep. 28 - Audemars Piguet: Beyond the Royal Oak Sat, 14 Feb 2026 21:09:20 GMT 22:56 6990e4808dc5f2047a13aa81 false https://watchesbysjx.com/2026/02/sjx-podcast-episode-28-audemars-piguet 6990e4808dc5f2047a13aa81 6571ebcdcc2cf30012756602 ep-28-audemars-piguet-beyond-the-royal-oak full 28 Recorded shortly after Brandon's return from Audemars Piguet's launch event in Switzerland, Episode 28 of the SJX Podcast provides analysis of all the brand's new releases, including the Neo Frame Jumping Hour, the 150 Heritage grand complication pocket watch, the upgraded Royal Oak Chronograph and its new in-house movement, and the latest open-worked perpetual calendar, which works equally well in Code 11.59 and Royal Oak guise.


The conversation also touches on the internal reorganisation at AP that saw the creation of a multi-disciplinary fabrication laboratory dubbed the 'Fab Lab.'


Show notes:


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]]> Recorded shortly after Brandon's return from Audemars Piguet's launch event in Switzerland, Episode 28 of the SJX Podcast provides analysis of all the brand's new releases, including the Neo Frame Jumping Hour, the 150 Heritage grand complication pocket watch, the upgraded Royal Oak Chronograph and its new in-house movement, and the latest open-worked perpetual calendar, which works equally well in Code 11.59 and Royal Oak guise.


The conversation also touches on the internal reorganisation at AP that saw the creation of a multi-disciplinary fabrication laboratory dubbed the 'Fab Lab.'


Show notes:


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]]> Ep. 27 - Perfectly Impractical Ep. 27 - Perfectly Impractical Sun, 25 Jan 2026 20:20:09 GMT 16:16 69767afa1f18d4661c2b2431 false https://shows.acast.com/sjx-watches/episodes/ep-27-perfectly-impractical 69767afa1f18d4661c2b2431 6571ebcdcc2cf30012756602 ep-27-perfectly-impractical Form Over Function, and New Indies to Watch full 27 Episode 27 of the SJX Podcast opens the archives to find the most impractical and illegible watches that somehow still manage to be worthwhile despite the triumph of form over function. It's a difficult formula to get right, and the landscape of fine watchmaking is littered with examples of watches that sacrificed too much at the altar of fashion. But those that strike the right balance are especially memorable.


SJX and Brandon also discuss a couple of emerging independents from as far afield as Japan and Finland.


Show notes:


01:00: Louis Vuitton Escale Worldtime Time Pyramid (2014)

2:45: Van Cleef & Arpels Midnight Planétarium

7:30: Patek Philippe 5330G Tokyo Edition

11:00: New Indies: Nouvelle Chronometrie

14:00: New Indies: Kortela Valta

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]]> Episode 27 of the SJX Podcast opens the archives to find the most impractical and illegible watches that somehow still manage to be worthwhile despite the triumph of form over function. It's a difficult formula to get right, and the landscape of fine watchmaking is littered with examples of watches that sacrificed too much at the altar of fashion. But those that strike the right balance are especially memorable.


SJX and Brandon also discuss a couple of emerging independents from as far afield as Japan and Finland.


Show notes:


01:00: Louis Vuitton Escale Worldtime Time Pyramid (2014)

2:45: Van Cleef & Arpels Midnight Planétarium

7:30: Patek Philippe 5330G Tokyo Edition

11:00: New Indies: Nouvelle Chronometrie

14:00: New Indies: Kortela Valta

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]]> Ep. 26 - Best of LVMH Watch Week Ep. 26 - Best of LVMH Watch Week Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:00:00 GMT 17:03 696c358998f7a1123e4f6206 false https://watchesbysjx.com/2026/01/sjx-podcast-episode-26-LVMH 696c358998f7a1123e4f6206 6571ebcdcc2cf30012756602 ep-26-best-of-lvmh-watch-week Escale Worldtime Returns full 26 Episode 26 of the SJX Podcast breaks down the best releases from LVMH Watch Week, which saw the return of the hand-painted Escale Worldtime. The slate of releases also includes a surprising new men's watch from Tiffany & Co powered by the Zenith El Primero, and the first all-new model from the modern era of Daniel Roth. Things are looking up for TAG Heuer as well, which launched a regular production version of the Seafarer with vintage-leaning 'Intrepid Teal' accents, and a new top-of-the-line Carrera Split-Seconds Chronograph that has more in common with the likes of Richard Mille than the rest of the Carrera line-up.


Show notes:


00:30: Tiffany Timer

3:00: Escale Worldtime

3:45: Escale Twin Zone

4:00: Escale Minute Repeater

5:00: Tambour Convergence Guilloche

11:15: Daniel Roth Extra Plat Skeleton

13:45: TAG Heuer Carrera Seafarer

15:15: TAG Heuer Carrera Split-Seconds Chronograph

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]]> Episode 26 of the SJX Podcast breaks down the best releases from LVMH Watch Week, which saw the return of the hand-painted Escale Worldtime. The slate of releases also includes a surprising new men's watch from Tiffany & Co powered by the Zenith El Primero, and the first all-new model from the modern era of Daniel Roth. Things are looking up for TAG Heuer as well, which launched a regular production version of the Seafarer with vintage-leaning 'Intrepid Teal' accents, and a new top-of-the-line Carrera Split-Seconds Chronograph that has more in common with the likes of Richard Mille than the rest of the Carrera line-up.


Show notes:


00:30: Tiffany Timer

3:00: Escale Worldtime

3:45: Escale Twin Zone

4:00: Escale Minute Repeater

5:00: Tambour Convergence Guilloche

11:15: Daniel Roth Extra Plat Skeleton

13:45: TAG Heuer Carrera Seafarer

15:15: TAG Heuer Carrera Split-Seconds Chronograph

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]]> Ep. 25 - Indie Investments and Odysseus Face-Off Ep. 25 - Indie Investments and Odysseus Face-Off Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:15:24 GMT 17:01 696a641d36ab0b526894a5a3 false https://watchesbysjx.com/2026/01/sjx-podcast-episode-25 696a641d36ab0b526894a5a3 6571ebcdcc2cf30012756602 ep-25-indie-investments-and-odysseus-face-off full 25 The SJX Podcast kicks off 2026 with an analysis of the latest industry news, including Chanel's 30% stake in Kross Manufacture and Vacheron Constantin's initiative to apply the concours format to watches. We also discuss the A. Lange & Söhne Odysseus in Honeygold ahead of an upcoming review, and compare its merits with its titanium sibling.


Show notes:


1:00 - Chanel invests in Kross Manufacture

07:30 - Vacheron Constantin Concours d’Élégance Horlogère

13:00 - Head to head: A. Lange & Söhne Odysseus Honeygold vs titanium

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]]> The SJX Podcast kicks off 2026 with an analysis of the latest industry news, including Chanel's 30% stake in Kross Manufacture and Vacheron Constantin's initiative to apply the concours format to watches. We also discuss the A. Lange & Söhne Odysseus in Honeygold ahead of an upcoming review, and compare its merits with its titanium sibling.


Show notes:


1:00 - Chanel invests in Kross Manufacture

07:30 - Vacheron Constantin Concours d’Élégance Horlogère

13:00 - Head to head: A. Lange & Söhne Odysseus Honeygold vs titanium

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]]> Ep. 24 - Best of 2025: Surprises and Unexpected Developments Ep. 24 - Best of 2025: Surprises and Unexpected Developments Wed, 31 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT 19:23 694abf6bcb029db757217e26 false https://watchesbysjx.com/2025/12/best-of-2025-surprises-and-unexpected-developments.html 694abf6bcb029db757217e26 6571ebcdcc2cf30012756602 ep-24-best-of-2025-surprises-and-unexpected-developments Material Innovation full 24 Episode 24 of the SJX Podcast covers the surprises and unexpected developments of 2025, a year marked by significant material innovation and bold statements from established brands. In this final episode of the year, SJX and Brandon discuss Rolex's landmark Land-Dweller with its revolutionary Dynapulse escapement, Breguet's experimental magnetic constant-force mechanism that achieved unprecedented precision, and TAG Heuer's industrialization of carbon hairsprings. Vacheron Constantin also surprised with an extraordinary 150 kg astronomical clock created for its 270th anniversary, temporarily displayed at the Louvre alongside a companion wristwatch.


Thank you to all our listeners for joining us throughout 2025 - happy new year!


Show notes:


00:35 - Rolex Land-Dweller and Dynapulse Escapement

05:45 - Breguet Expérimentale 1 

10:30 - Vacheron Constantin La Quête Du Temps 

15:00 - TAG Heuer Carbon Hairspring Industrialisation


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]]> Episode 24 of the SJX Podcast covers the surprises and unexpected developments of 2025, a year marked by significant material innovation and bold statements from established brands. In this final episode of the year, SJX and Brandon discuss Rolex's landmark Land-Dweller with its revolutionary Dynapulse escapement, Breguet's experimental magnetic constant-force mechanism that achieved unprecedented precision, and TAG Heuer's industrialization of carbon hairsprings. Vacheron Constantin also surprised with an extraordinary 150 kg astronomical clock created for its 270th anniversary, temporarily displayed at the Louvre alongside a companion wristwatch.


Thank you to all our listeners for joining us throughout 2025 - happy new year!


Show notes:


00:35 - Rolex Land-Dweller and Dynapulse Escapement

05:45 - Breguet Expérimentale 1 

10:30 - Vacheron Constantin La Quête Du Temps 

15:00 - TAG Heuer Carbon Hairspring Industrialisation


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]]> Ep. 23 - Best of 2025: Value Propositions Under US$10,000 Ep. 23 - Best of 2025: Value Propositions Under US$10,000 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT 13:22 694abf3c30165a956dbccb2c false https://watchesbysjx.com/2025/12/best-of-2025-value-propositions.html 694abf3c30165a956dbccb2c 6571ebcdcc2cf30012756602 ep-23-best-of-2025-value-propositions-under-us10000 Affordable Highlights full 23 Episode 23 of the SJX Podcast looks at value propositions under US$10,000 in 2025, a mixed year for affordable watches. While Tudor continued to refine its sports watch formula with the well-received Ranger 36, several micro-brands made compelling cases for themselves with distinctive designs and upgraded movements. The team highlights releases from Christopher Ward, Albishorn, and Kollokium that demonstrated there's still room for creativity and innovation at accessible price points, even as some established players moved upmarket. We also discuss the Grand Seiko UFA, which is just outside the range but might be worth it.


Show notes:


00:45 - Tudor Ranger 36

3:15 - Christopher Ward C12 Loco 

7:15 - Albishorn Thundergraph

10:15 - Kollokium Projekt 02

12:45 - Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Spring Drive UFA Ref. SLGB003

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]]> Episode 23 of the SJX Podcast looks at value propositions under US$10,000 in 2025, a mixed year for affordable watches. While Tudor continued to refine its sports watch formula with the well-received Ranger 36, several micro-brands made compelling cases for themselves with distinctive designs and upgraded movements. The team highlights releases from Christopher Ward, Albishorn, and Kollokium that demonstrated there's still room for creativity and innovation at accessible price points, even as some established players moved upmarket. We also discuss the Grand Seiko UFA, which is just outside the range but might be worth it.


Show notes:


00:45 - Tudor Ranger 36

3:15 - Christopher Ward C12 Loco 

7:15 - Albishorn Thundergraph

10:15 - Kollokium Projekt 02

12:45 - Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Spring Drive UFA Ref. SLGB003

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]]> Ep. 22 - Best of 2025: Complications Ep. 22 - Best of 2025: Complications Fri, 26 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT 14:06 694abf0dcb029db757213e7e false https://watchesbysjx.com/2025/12/best-of-2025-complications.html 694abf0dcb029db757213e7e 6571ebcdcc2cf30012756602 ep-22-best-of-2025-complications A Banner Year full 22 Episode 22 of the SJX Podcast examines complications in 2025, a banner year that saw major brands deliver ambitious and record-setting complications. Several anniversaries, including Vacheron Constantin's 270th and Audemars Piguet's 150th, resulted in inspired releases.


Show notes:


00:45 - Vacheron Constantin Solaria Ultra Grand Complication

4:00 - A. Lange & Söhne Minute Repeater Perpetual

6:15 - Blancpain Grande Double Sonnerie

9:30 - Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak Chronograph RD#5

11:10 - Audemars Piguet Perpetual Calendar Cal. 7138

13:15 - Vacheron Constantin Impresses with the Métiers d’Art Tribute to the Quest of Time

14:07 - Chopard L.U.C. Grand Strike




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]]> Episode 22 of the SJX Podcast examines complications in 2025, a banner year that saw major brands deliver ambitious and record-setting complications. Several anniversaries, including Vacheron Constantin's 270th and Audemars Piguet's 150th, resulted in inspired releases.


Show notes:


00:45 - Vacheron Constantin Solaria Ultra Grand Complication

4:00 - A. Lange & Söhne Minute Repeater Perpetual

6:15 - Blancpain Grande Double Sonnerie

9:30 - Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak Chronograph RD#5

11:10 - Audemars Piguet Perpetual Calendar Cal. 7138

13:15 - Vacheron Constantin Impresses with the Métiers d’Art Tribute to the Quest of Time

14:07 - Chopard L.U.C. Grand Strike




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]]> Ep. 21 - Best of 2025: Independent Watchmaking Ep. 21 - Best of 2025: Independent Watchmaking Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:25:51 GMT 19:40 694abee509314afbec362a67 false https://watchesbysjx.com/2025/12/best-of-2025-independent-watchmaking.html 694abee509314afbec362a67 6571ebcdcc2cf30012756602 ep-21-best-of-2025-independent-watchmaking A narrow Field full 21 Episode 21 of the SJX Podcast reflects on independent watchmaking in 2025, a year that saw fewer genuinely new releases than expected. Many familiar names opted for variations on existing models rather than bold new directions, making the standout pieces all the more significant, including Urban Jürgensen's impressive relaunch under Kari Voutilainen, two exceptional time-only watches that proved there's still room for originality in a crowded field, and interesting calendars from Greubel Forsey, Konstantin Chaykin, and Berneron.


Show notes:


1:05 - Nelson's Victory Pocket Watch at Sotheby's

3:30 - Francis Ford Coppola's F.P. Journe FFC Break US$10m at Phillips

6:22 - Urban Jürgensen UJ-1

10:00 - Petermann Bédat Reference 1825

11:50 - Raúl Pagès RP2

13:15 - Ferdinand Berthoud Naissance d’une Montre 3

16:40 - Greubel Forsey QP Balancier

17:50 - Konstantin Chaykin White Rabbit

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]]> Episode 21 of the SJX Podcast reflects on independent watchmaking in 2025, a year that saw fewer genuinely new releases than expected. Many familiar names opted for variations on existing models rather than bold new directions, making the standout pieces all the more significant, including Urban Jürgensen's impressive relaunch under Kari Voutilainen, two exceptional time-only watches that proved there's still room for originality in a crowded field, and interesting calendars from Greubel Forsey, Konstantin Chaykin, and Berneron.


Show notes:


1:05 - Nelson's Victory Pocket Watch at Sotheby's

3:30 - Francis Ford Coppola's F.P. Journe FFC Break US$10m at Phillips

6:22 - Urban Jürgensen UJ-1

10:00 - Petermann Bédat Reference 1825

11:50 - Raúl Pagès RP2

13:15 - Ferdinand Berthoud Naissance d’une Montre 3

16:40 - Greubel Forsey QP Balancier

17:50 - Konstantin Chaykin White Rabbit

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]]> Ep. 20 - Live from Dubai Watch Week Ep. 20 - Live from Dubai Watch Week Tue, 25 Nov 2025 02:52:04 GMT 22:27 692519d4365dc3dd9c495f92 false https://watchesbysjx.com/2025/11/sjx-podcast-episode-20-dubai-watch-week-2025 692519d4365dc3dd9c495f92 6571ebcdcc2cf30012756602 ep-20-live-from-dubai-watch-week The Biggest and Best DWW Yet full 20 live from Dubai Watch Week 2025, which has just concluded. The event brought together many leading independent watchmakers, industry executives, and perhaps most importantly a big audience of collectors from around the world. The new venue in Burj Park brought a more sophisticated feel to the event, which was by far the largest in its history. SJX and Brandon share their quick reactions on the final day of the fair.

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]]> live from Dubai Watch Week 2025, which has just concluded. The event brought together many leading independent watchmakers, industry executives, and perhaps most importantly a big audience of collectors from around the world. The new venue in Burj Park brought a more sophisticated feel to the event, which was by far the largest in its history. SJX and Brandon share their quick reactions on the final day of the fair.

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]]> <![CDATA[Ep. 19 - An Offer You Can't Refuse]]> Fri, 07 Nov 2025 06:00:00 GMT 13:42 6908fe87eed20bbc017c4da2 false https://watchesbysjx.com/2025/11/sjx-podcast-episode-19-fp-journe-ffc-coppola-sympathique 6908fe87eed20bbc017c4da2 6571ebcdcc2cf30012756602 ep-19-an-offer-you-cant-refuse full 19 On episode 19 of the SJX Podcast, we unpack the news that Francis Ford Coppola is selling his personal F.P. Journe FFC prototype at Phillips in a few weeks (along with most of his other watches).


We also discuss the legacy of F.P. Journe, which is coming into sharper focus ahead of the opening of his museum next year. The centrepiece of the museum is set to be the Breguet Sympathique no. 1, a landmark clock originally made by Mr Journe and re-acquired earlier this year for CHF5.51 million (equivalent to US$6.61 million at the time).


Show Notes:


3:00 - Phillips to Offer Francis Ford Coppola’s Personal F.P. Journe “FFC”

5:10 - The Breguet Sympathique no. 1 made by François-Paul Journe

12:10 - Cartier Portico Mystery Clock no. 3

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]]> On episode 19 of the SJX Podcast, we unpack the news that Francis Ford Coppola is selling his personal F.P. Journe FFC prototype at Phillips in a few weeks (along with most of his other watches).


We also discuss the legacy of F.P. Journe, which is coming into sharper focus ahead of the opening of his museum next year. The centrepiece of the museum is set to be the Breguet Sympathique no. 1, a landmark clock originally made by Mr Journe and re-acquired earlier this year for CHF5.51 million (equivalent to US$6.61 million at the time).


Show Notes:


3:00 - Phillips to Offer Francis Ford Coppola’s Personal F.P. Journe “FFC”

5:10 - The Breguet Sympathique no. 1 made by François-Paul Journe

12:10 - Cartier Portico Mystery Clock no. 3

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]]> Ep. 18 - Sylvain Berneron is All In Ep. 18 - Sylvain Berneron is All In Wed, 05 Nov 2025 02:00:00 GMT 50:11 68fbb2098063f2718ac2fbfa false https://watchesbysjx.com/2025/10/sjx-podcast-episode-18-sylvain-berneron.html 68fbb2098063f2718ac2fbfa 6571ebcdcc2cf30012756602 ep-18-sylvain-berneron-is-all-in Risk, Value, and Doing Things the Hard Way full 18 For episode 18 of the SJX Podcast, we sit down with Sylvain Berneron, founder of one of the most talked about new brands of the past few years. Fresh off the launch of the brand's first complicated model, the Quantième Annuel, Mr Berneron breaks down what it takes to start a watch business and stay on pace to produce a new model every year.


Show notes:


00:45 - Fine art to industrial design

03:35 - How to launch a watch brand

07:40 - 10 employees means capacity for breadth and depth

14:15 - A new movement every year; is this sustainable?

17:00 - Gold rather than brass for the movements

21:25 - Simple to complicated: the product progression at Berneron

29:15 - The house style of movement finishing

34:45 - Tiered pricing to reward collectors who take the biggest risk

38:30 - Real-world impact of big auction results

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]]> For episode 18 of the SJX Podcast, we sit down with Sylvain Berneron, founder of one of the most talked about new brands of the past few years. Fresh off the launch of the brand's first complicated model, the Quantième Annuel, Mr Berneron breaks down what it takes to start a watch business and stay on pace to produce a new model every year.


Show notes:


00:45 - Fine art to industrial design

03:35 - How to launch a watch brand

07:40 - 10 employees means capacity for breadth and depth

14:15 - A new movement every year; is this sustainable?

17:00 - Gold rather than brass for the movements

21:25 - Simple to complicated: the product progression at Berneron

29:15 - The house style of movement finishing

34:45 - Tiered pricing to reward collectors who take the biggest risk

38:30 - Real-world impact of big auction results

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]]> <![CDATA[Ep. 17 - Breguet's Big Pivot]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2025 01:00:00 GMT 23:17 6902943a797e884a0c0ced96 false https://watchesbysjx.com/2025/10/sjx-podcast-episode-17.html 6902943a797e884a0c0ced96 6571ebcdcc2cf30012756602 ep-17-breguets-big-pivot Magnetic Pivots Return, and November Auction Highlights full 17 On Episode 17 of the SJX Podcast, Brandon has just returned from WatchTime New York, an event that has emerged as the flagship watch fair in the United States since its debut in 2015. SJX shares his hands-on impressions of Breguet's new ref. 7225, which features a return of the brand's magnetic pivots and is the highlight of the brand's 250th anniversary releases so far.


We also examine the hamburger-sized 77 mm J. Player & Son 'hypercomplication' at Phillips - one of the most complicated and impressive British watches ever made, before wrapping up with a discussion about some of the pieces from JP Morgan's own collection coming up in the same auction.


Show notes:


1:00 - WatchTime New York Recap

5:50 - Breguet ref. 7225

14:30 - Thomas Engel Collector Profile

15:15 - J. Player & Son Pocket Watch at Phillips Geneva

19:20 - JP Morgan's Frodsham Pocket Watch

21:25 - JP Morgan's Cartier Model A Mystery Clock

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]]> On Episode 17 of the SJX Podcast, Brandon has just returned from WatchTime New York, an event that has emerged as the flagship watch fair in the United States since its debut in 2015. SJX shares his hands-on impressions of Breguet's new ref. 7225, which features a return of the brand's magnetic pivots and is the highlight of the brand's 250th anniversary releases so far.


We also examine the hamburger-sized 77 mm J. Player & Son 'hypercomplication' at Phillips - one of the most complicated and impressive British watches ever made, before wrapping up with a discussion about some of the pieces from JP Morgan's own collection coming up in the same auction.


Show notes:


1:00 - WatchTime New York Recap

5:50 - Breguet ref. 7225

14:30 - Thomas Engel Collector Profile

15:15 - J. Player & Son Pocket Watch at Phillips Geneva

19:20 - JP Morgan's Frodsham Pocket Watch

21:25 - JP Morgan's Cartier Model A Mystery Clock

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]]> Ep. 16 - Freak Face-Off: Original vs Freak S Ep. 16 - Freak Face-Off: Original vs Freak S Fri, 24 Oct 2025 01:00:00 GMT 22:18 68fa5f7e92f5a6f12714749e false https://watchesbysjx.com/2025/10/sjx-podcast-episode-16.html 68fa5f7e92f5a6f12714749e 6571ebcdcc2cf30012756602 ep-16-freak-face-off-original-vs-freak-s Nostalgia vs. Practicality, an Artful Piaget, and Autumn Horology Events full 16 On Episode 16 of the SJX Podcast, SJX and Brandon discuss ongoing horology events in Paris and Singapore, the new Piaget Andy Warhol, and introduce a new segment comparing two watches head-to-head. First up is the Ulysse Nardin Freak - how does the original, now 25 years old, stack up to the new Freak S?


Show Notes:


00:45 - Vacheron Constantin Singapore Event Summary

1:30 - Rolex GMT Master event

2:45 - Mechanical Wonders at the Louvre

9:15 - Piaget Andy Warhol ‘Collage’

13:00 - Comparing the original Ulysse Nardin Freak with the new Freak S

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]]> On Episode 16 of the SJX Podcast, SJX and Brandon discuss ongoing horology events in Paris and Singapore, the new Piaget Andy Warhol, and introduce a new segment comparing two watches head-to-head. First up is the Ulysse Nardin Freak - how does the original, now 25 years old, stack up to the new Freak S?


Show Notes:


00:45 - Vacheron Constantin Singapore Event Summary

1:30 - Rolex GMT Master event

2:45 - Mechanical Wonders at the Louvre

9:15 - Piaget Andy Warhol ‘Collage’

13:00 - Comparing the original Ulysse Nardin Freak with the new Freak S

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]]> Ep. 15 - The Titanium Episode Ep. 15 - The Titanium Episode Fri, 17 Oct 2025 01:00:00 GMT 18:11 68f10457a281147856d0a06c false https://watchesbysjx.com/2025/10/sjx-podcast-episode-15-titanium.html 68f10457a281147856d0a06c 6571ebcdcc2cf30012756602 ep-15-the-titanium-episode Insights from Citizen’s Materials Engineer, plus Thoughts on the Cartier Santos Titanium and the Latest from Petermann Bedat full 15 On Episode 15 of the SJX Podcast, Brandon shares insights picked up at Citizen's Super Titanium event in Paris, where he had the opportunity to speak with the brand's materials engineers. Still on the theme of titanium, SJX shares his views on the new Cartier Santos in the lightweight metal, and the different strategies of these brands which are playing to their respective strengths.


Another big story from this week is the launch of the new Petermann Bédat Reference 1825. Though it's not made of titanium, it's a strong third act (and a hint of what's next) for the brand. Is there still white space in the market for highly finished time-only watches?


Show Notes:


1:00 - Citizen Super Titanium Event Recap

8:45 - Cartier Santos Titanium

13:20 - Petermann Bédat Reference 1825

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]]> On Episode 15 of the SJX Podcast, Brandon shares insights picked up at Citizen's Super Titanium event in Paris, where he had the opportunity to speak with the brand's materials engineers. Still on the theme of titanium, SJX shares his views on the new Cartier Santos in the lightweight metal, and the different strategies of these brands which are playing to their respective strengths.


Another big story from this week is the launch of the new Petermann Bédat Reference 1825. Though it's not made of titanium, it's a strong third act (and a hint of what's next) for the brand. Is there still white space in the market for highly finished time-only watches?


Show Notes:


1:00 - Citizen Super Titanium Event Recap

8:45 - Cartier Santos Titanium

13:20 - Petermann Bédat Reference 1825

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]]> Ep. 14 - Primetime for Fashion Brands? Ep. 14 - Primetime for Fashion Brands? Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT 19:18 68ee9cf1c68aefb908138e62 false https://watchesbysjx.com/2025/10/sjx-podcast-episode-14.html 68ee9cf1c68aefb908138e62 6571ebcdcc2cf30012756602 ep-14-primetime-for-fashion-brands The Meaning of the Louis Vuitton Monterey, and the Stone-Cold (and Honeygold) Lange Saxonia Thin Onyx full 14 On episode 14 of the SJX Podcast, Brandon Moore and SJX unpack Louis Vuitton's Monterey and discuss where fashion brands fit in the contemporary fine watchmaking landscape. We also cover the latest from Lange, which just added a stone onyx dial to the Saxonia Thin - is it the perfect watch for your next soiree?


Show Notes:


0:45 - A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Thin Black Onyx

7:15 - Louis Vuitton Monterey

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]]> On episode 14 of the SJX Podcast, Brandon Moore and SJX unpack Louis Vuitton's Monterey and discuss where fashion brands fit in the contemporary fine watchmaking landscape. We also cover the latest from Lange, which just added a stone onyx dial to the Saxonia Thin - is it the perfect watch for your next soiree?


Show Notes:


0:45 - A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Thin Black Onyx

7:15 - Louis Vuitton Monterey

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]]> <![CDATA[Ep. 13 - MB&F Gives Away Anniversary Editions]]> Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT 13:07 68e7e8de1e3a247af582b4f4 false https://watchesbysjx.com/2025/10/sjx-podcast-episode-13.html 68e7e8de1e3a247af582b4f4 6571ebcdcc2cf30012756602 ep-13-mbf-gives-away-anniversary-editions Facelifting the Under-Appreciated Richard Lange Jumping Seconds full 13 On episode 13 of the SJX Podcast, Brandon Moore and SJX discuss MB&F's decision to give away 20 free watches - 10 pieces of a new LM101 Longhorn for Tribe members and 10 pieces of a matching M.A.D.1S for prior raffle registrants. It's a move that's generated a lot of buzz, and a little bit of consternation, but regardless it's a remarkable offer from one of the more successful independent brands of its era.


Also discussed is the A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange Jumping Seconds which just got upgraded with a new solid 18k pink gold dial. Is this model still competitive nearly a decade after launch?


Show Notes:


0:20 - MB&F Giveaway

6:30 - A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange Jumping Seconds Pink Gold Dial

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]]> On episode 13 of the SJX Podcast, Brandon Moore and SJX discuss MB&F's decision to give away 20 free watches - 10 pieces of a new LM101 Longhorn for Tribe members and 10 pieces of a matching M.A.D.1S for prior raffle registrants. It's a move that's generated a lot of buzz, and a little bit of consternation, but regardless it's a remarkable offer from one of the more successful independent brands of its era.


Also discussed is the A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange Jumping Seconds which just got upgraded with a new solid 18k pink gold dial. Is this model still competitive nearly a decade after launch?


Show Notes:


0:20 - MB&F Giveaway

6:30 - A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange Jumping Seconds Pink Gold Dial

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]]> Ep. 12 - AP Reinvents the Chronograph, Big Brands vs. Indies, and VC CEO Ep. 12 - AP Reinvents the Chronograph, Big Brands vs. Indies, and VC CEO Sun, 05 Oct 2025 18:52:36 GMT 18:47 68e2be74035190b6f03e248d false https://watchesbysjx.com/2025/10/sjx-podcast-episode-12.html 68e2be74035190b6f03e248d 6571ebcdcc2cf30012756602 ep-12-ap-royal-oak-rd5-reinvents-the-chronograph full 12 On episode 12 of the SJX Podcast, SJX shares his hands-on impressions of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph RD#5, the fifth and final watch from the brand's R&D skunkworks.


We also address listener questions about the (great) leadership at Vacheron Constantin, and whether brands like A. Lange & Söhne and Vacheron Constantin can gain market share from independents - why not?


Show Notes:


0:35 - Laurent Perves, chief executive of Vacheron Constantin

2:38 - The opportunity for establishment brands vs. indies

10:35 - Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph RD#5

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]]> On episode 12 of the SJX Podcast, SJX shares his hands-on impressions of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph RD#5, the fifth and final watch from the brand's R&D skunkworks.


We also address listener questions about the (great) leadership at Vacheron Constantin, and whether brands like A. Lange & Söhne and Vacheron Constantin can gain market share from independents - why not?


Show Notes:


0:35 - Laurent Perves, chief executive of Vacheron Constantin

2:38 - The opportunity for establishment brands vs. indies

10:35 - Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph RD#5

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]]> Ep. 11 - Quest of Time Ep. 11 - Quest of Time Wed, 01 Oct 2025 16:39:35 GMT 34:59 68dd54f3597bc7d53f07a571 false https://watchesbysjx.com/2025/10/sjx-podcast-episode-11.html 68dd54f3597bc7d53f07a571 6571ebcdcc2cf30012756602 ep-11-quest-of-time full 11 On episode 11 of the SJX Podcast, SJX and Brandon Moore discuss the monumental Quête Du Temps astronomical clock that Vacheron Constantin just unveiled in Paris alongside the companion Quest of Time wristwatch. We also tackle Tudor's first moon phase complication and what it means for the brand's collection of dress watches.


SJX also shares his views on the news that Rolex chief executive Jean-Frédéric Dufour will be giving the keynote at Dubai Watch Week, a move that's largely unprecedented for the industry's most impenetrable brand. We also chat about the other big news in the world of watch fairs, Audemars Piguet's return to Watches & Wonders in 2026.


Last but not least, we discuss what Girard-Perregaux's new movement platform might reveal about the future of the brand.


Show Notes:


1:20 - Vacheron Constantin’s La Quête Du Temps

5:30 - Vacheron Constantin's Quest of Time wristwatch

10:45 - Tudor 1926 Luna

15:35 - Rolex CEO Jean-Frédéric Dufour keynote at Dubai Watch Week

24:30 - Audemars Piguet returns to Watches & Wonders

32:45 - Girard-Perregaux GP4800 movement analysis



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]]> On episode 11 of the SJX Podcast, SJX and Brandon Moore discuss the monumental Quête Du Temps astronomical clock that Vacheron Constantin just unveiled in Paris alongside the companion Quest of Time wristwatch. We also tackle Tudor's first moon phase complication and what it means for the brand's collection of dress watches.


SJX also shares his views on the news that Rolex chief executive Jean-Frédéric Dufour will be giving the keynote at Dubai Watch Week, a move that's largely unprecedented for the industry's most impenetrable brand. We also chat about the other big news in the world of watch fairs, Audemars Piguet's return to Watches & Wonders in 2026.


Last but not least, we discuss what Girard-Perregaux's new movement platform might reveal about the future of the brand.


Show Notes:


1:20 - Vacheron Constantin’s La Quête Du Temps

5:30 - Vacheron Constantin's Quest of Time wristwatch

10:45 - Tudor 1926 Luna

15:35 - Rolex CEO Jean-Frédéric Dufour keynote at Dubai Watch Week

24:30 - Audemars Piguet returns to Watches & Wonders

32:45 - Girard-Perregaux GP4800 movement analysis



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]]> Ep. 10 - Best of Geneva Watch Days Ep. 10 - Best of Geneva Watch Days Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:42:17 GMT 41:37 68c8b26a9445f7a951f98eb6 false https://watchesbysjx.com/2025/09/sjx-podcast-episode-10.html 68c8b26a9445f7a951f98eb6 6571ebcdcc2cf30012756602 ep-10-best-of-geneva-watch-days Clever calendars, champlevé dials, and carbon hairsprings full 10 On episode 10 of the SJX Podcast, SJX and Brandon Moore discuss the highlights and hands-on impressions from Geneva Watch Days, including the Greubel Forsey QP Balancier, Lange 1815 Tourbillon Black Enamel, Gérald Genta's new Minute Repeater, and the latest perpetual calendars from Audemars Piguet.


We also discuss the significance of Tag Heuer's carbon hairsprings; after a short-lived launch in 2019, the brand has taken a mulligan and relaunched this technology with a key difference that might make carbon hairsprings a real alternative to silicon.


Show Notes:


3:20 - Berneron Quantième Annuel

6:50 - Ferdinand Berthoud Naissance d’une Montre 3

8:30 - Greubel Forsey QP Balancier

12:50 - Tag Heuer carbon hairsprings

19:50 - Gérald Genta's new Minute Repeater

24:45 - Lange 1815 Tourbillon Black Enamel

27:30 - Roger Smith Series 6

31:20 - New perpetual calendars from Audemars Piguet

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]]> On episode 10 of the SJX Podcast, SJX and Brandon Moore discuss the highlights and hands-on impressions from Geneva Watch Days, including the Greubel Forsey QP Balancier, Lange 1815 Tourbillon Black Enamel, Gérald Genta's new Minute Repeater, and the latest perpetual calendars from Audemars Piguet.


We also discuss the significance of Tag Heuer's carbon hairsprings; after a short-lived launch in 2019, the brand has taken a mulligan and relaunched this technology with a key difference that might make carbon hairsprings a real alternative to silicon.


Show Notes:


3:20 - Berneron Quantième Annuel

6:50 - Ferdinand Berthoud Naissance d’une Montre 3

8:30 - Greubel Forsey QP Balancier

12:50 - Tag Heuer carbon hairsprings

19:50 - Gérald Genta's new Minute Repeater

24:45 - Lange 1815 Tourbillon Black Enamel

27:30 - Roger Smith Series 6

31:20 - New perpetual calendars from Audemars Piguet

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]]> Ep. 9 - Million Dollar Showdown: Steel Unicorns from Patek Philippe and Ferdinand Berthoud Face Off Ep. 9 - Million Dollar Showdown: Steel Unicorns from Patek Philippe and Ferdinand Berthoud Face Off Thu, 04 Sep 2025 23:01:00 GMT 49:08 68b5f9a970ab6f8350ba4199 false https://watchesbysjx.com/2025/09/sjx-podcast-episode-9.html 68b5f9a970ab6f8350ba4199 6571ebcdcc2cf30012756602 ep-9-million-dollar-showdown-steel-unicorns-from-patek-phili Plus the latest releases from Berneron and Massena Lab full 9

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]]> Ep. 8 - Are Watches Too Expensive? Plus Thoughts on Bundling, and More. Ep. 8 - Are Watches Too Expensive? Plus Thoughts on Bundling, and More. Sun, 20 Jul 2025 04:50:54 GMT 58:24 687c5f1cfd9acfeba4c292cd false https://watchesbysjx.com/2025/07/sjx-podcast-episode-8.html 687c5f1cfd9acfeba4c292cd 6571ebcdcc2cf30012756602 ep-8-are-watches-too-expensive Discussing two of the most-talked about topics in watch collecting. full 8

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]]> <![CDATA[Ep. 7 - Urban Jürgensen, Spring Auction Season, and Breguet's Anniversary Launches]]> Sat, 05 Jul 2025 09:06:18 GMT 1:02:30 6868afaa8779c2fec63347eb false https://shows.acast.com/sjx-watches/episodes/ep-7-ujs-spring-auctions 6868afaa8779c2fec63347eb 6571ebcdcc2cf30012756602 ep-7-ujs-spring-auctions An impressive revival, while clocks and pocket watches prove desirable full 7

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]]> <![CDATA[Ep. 6 - Maximilian Büsser and 20 Years of MB&F]]> Tue, 10 Jun 2025 03:15:49 GMT 54:47 68479acdd61256a5782b90c8 false https://shows.acast.com/sjx-watches/episodes/sjx-podcast-max-busser-mbandf-20-years 68479acdd61256a5782b90c8 6571ebcdcc2cf30012756602 sjx-podcast-max-busser-mbandf-20-years Bigger dreams, smaller balances, and new paths for experimentation. full 6

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]]> Ep. 5 - Geneva Auctions, Breguet, and Pocket Watches Ep. 5 - Geneva Auctions, Breguet, and Pocket Watches Tue, 06 May 2025 16:48:54 GMT 51:15 681a3bb469ec805e287a31f1 false https://shows.acast.com/sjx-watches/episodes/episode-5-geneva-auctions-breguet-and-pocket-watches 681a3bb469ec805e287a31f1 6571ebcdcc2cf30012756602 episode-5-geneva-auctions-breguet-and-pocket-watches Highlights of the upcoming Geneva sales, the Breguet Souscription and more. full 5

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]]> <![CDATA[Ep. 4 - Watches & Wonders 2025 Roundup]]> Sun, 13 Apr 2025 06:58:23 GMT 51:18 67fb608f10b3098e4ad3d549 false https://watchesbysjx.com/2025/03/sjx-podcast-episode-4.html 67fb608f10b3098e4ad3d549 6571ebcdcc2cf30012756602 episode-4-watches-wonders-2025-roundup full 4

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]]> <![CDATA[Ep. 3 - Ahead of Watches & Wonders 2025]]> Mon, 24 Mar 2025 09:23:30 GMT 43:41 67e1249165ed64b24f171c9d false https://shows.acast.com/sjx-watches/episodes/episode-3-ahead-of-watches-wonders-2025 67e1249165ed64b24f171c9d 6571ebcdcc2cf30012756602 episode-3-ahead-of-watches-wonders-2025 AP, Biver, Krayon and more. full 1 3

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]]> Ep. 2 - SJX and Brandon Moore Ep. 2 - SJX and Brandon Moore Wed, 26 Feb 2025 09:50:56 GMT 45:34 67bee4002dbc20e82c7ea4cb false https://shows.acast.com/sjx-watches/episodes/episode-2-brandon-moore 67bee4002dbc20e82c7ea4cb 6571ebcdcc2cf30012756602 episode-2-brandon-moore full 1 2

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]]> Ep. 1 - Adel al Rahmani and Syed Hamed Hosseini Ep. 1 - Adel al Rahmani and Syed Hamed Hosseini Fri, 08 Dec 2023 09:22:43 GMT 29:57 6571ec1f2442fa00122ced90 false https://shows.acast.com/sjx-watches/episodes/episode-1-adel-al-rahmani-and-syed-hamed-hosseini 6571ec1f2442fa00122ced90 6571ebcdcc2cf30012756602 episode-1-adel-al-rahmani-and-syed-hamed-hosseini A conversation between two collectors in Dubai full 1 1 Welcome to the inaugural episode of the SJX Podcast. Here we will be having in-depth conversations with a variety of people from the very heart of the industry, discussing the topics that really matter. Here we are sitting down with Adel Al Rahmani, the Founder of Dubai Watch Club, and Syed Hamed Hosseini, a collector based in Dubai. 


Both take extremely different approaches when it comes to their personal collections, and listening to them talk about the reasoning behind each is not only fascinating, but sheds light on collecting as a whole in this industry. Covering topics such as the safety of wearing highly recognisable timepieces in European cities, and what it's like trying to buy from certain brands when you're not at the top of their list. We hope you enjoy the half hour conversation below. 

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]]> Welcome to the inaugural episode of the SJX Podcast. Here we will be having in-depth conversations with a variety of people from the very heart of the industry, discussing the topics that really matter. Here we are sitting down with Adel Al Rahmani, the Founder of Dubai Watch Club, and Syed Hamed Hosseini, a collector based in Dubai. 


Both take extremely different approaches when it comes to their personal collections, and listening to them talk about the reasoning behind each is not only fascinating, but sheds light on collecting as a whole in this industry. Covering topics such as the safety of wearing highly recognisable timepieces in European cities, and what it's like trying to buy from certain brands when you're not at the top of their list. We hope you enjoy the half hour conversation below. 

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