IWC CEO Christoph Grainger-Herr on big new releases, Big Pilots and big celebrities

9 Perfect Pilot's watches for Enrique, including the Seiko you’ve never heard of.: We help Enrique find the perfect pilot's watch. Enrique is learning to fly. So it’s our mission to find him a watch to mark this milestone. Andy and Felix suit up, unpack the Right Stuff and bust out some – occasionally odd – pilot’s... by OT: The Podcast

22 min listen

James Cox: The man who sold Paul Newman’s Daytona (yes, that one): On the 26th of October, 2017, after 12 minutes of bidding, a Rolex Daytona reference 6239 that belonged to legendary actor Paul Newman was sold for $17,752,500 USD (including premiums). It’s widely regarded as the most significant watch auction to... by OT: The Podcast

74 min listen

The Grey NATO and Hodinkee’s James Stacey and Jason Heaton on watches, gear and more!: Andy and Felix get on the phone to James Stacey and Jason Heaton, hosts of The Grey NATO podcast. And, after they calm down and stop fanboying over them, they dive into a wide-ranging discussion of watches, cars, gear and changing philosophical... by OT: The Podcast

66 min listen

Introducing OT: The Podcast with dive watches and self-isolation: In this first episode of OT: The Podcast, meet hosts Andy Green and Felix Scholz, find out what the pod is about (watches basically), and why it took them so long to get it off the ground. The major topic is -- of course -- how COVID-19 has impacted... by OT: The Podcast

31 min listen

5 great alternatives to the Rolex Explorer, The Weeknd, and a digital watch that costs as much as a car.: This week we talk about the watch industry shutting down, Dustin Martin getting in bed with Kennedy, a green Safari, a digital watch worth as much as a car and what to do After Hours. Plus Gene reckons he wants an IWC, but we find some (occasionally... by OT: The Podcast

24 min listen

Masterchef winner Diana Chan on Rolex Datejusts, delicious dumplings and dive watches: A lot is happening in today’s episode of OT: and all of it is great. First up, we have Diana Chan, winner of Masterchef 2017 in the studio, talking about food, watches, what Patek she’s got her eyes on. But we also get her to help out with a... by OT: The Podcast

47 min listen

Size does matter - 6 GREAT value mid-size watches under 5k.: In one of the trickier watchmaking challenges to date, Andy and Felix have been tasked by a mysterious doctor to find a watch for for a young artist with a penchant for the smaller things in life. But after some initial misunderstandings about the... by OT: The Podcast

30 min listen

James McVey (The Vamps) on Defenders, Tudor, touring and time.: We're sure you've been up all night waiting for this one — our interview with The Vamps lead guitarist and backing vocalist James McVey. Founded in 2012, The Vamps are a British Pop Rock band with a string of hits and a brand new album — Cherry... by OT: The Podcast

85 min listen

The Dial Artist: Talking custom dials, Bamford Watch Department - plus bonus bling!: We pick up the phone and chat to Chris Alexander, a professionally trained artist who stumbled into the world of custom watches. Plus a healthy dose of bling and one of the watch internet’s living treasures. Oh, and Gene bought a watch –... by OT: The Podcast

37 min listen

Bonus episode – Is it all over for Baselworld now that Rolex and Patek have left?: In a shocking move, Rolex, Patek Philippe, Chopard and Chanel have just announced they are leaving Baselworld. Baselworld pushes back. It’s messy and potentially fatal for the embattled watch fair. But what does it mean for the watch industry?... by OT: The Podcast

54 min listen

Into the woods with 6 ‘true’ GMTs under 4,000GBP!: Brad lives on a horse farm in the woods of rural England. Honestly, this is all he needed to say to get Andy and Felix onboard. The fact that he also wants a 'true' GMT for 4000 GBP or less is the cherry on the cake. Turns out great options, including... by OT: The Podcast

29 min listen

Mission (im)possible? Taking down the mighty Submariner one watch at a time.: Dan is a watch fan who has it all. And by all we mean not one, but two Rolex Submariners: a birth year and a solid yellow gold number. So what’s the problem? Well, he still loves watches but has nothing at the moment that can compete for wrist time... by OT: The Podcast

31 min listen

IWC CEO Christoph Grainger-Herr on big new releases, Big Pilots and big celebrities: We chat with IWC’s dynamic, design-focused CEO and discover the story behind the IWC Portugieser, as well as all the latest Watches & Wonders releases, including the unusual inspiration for those colourful dials. We also discuss the ongoing... by OT: The Podcast

48 min listen

Massimo Frascella: Land Rover’s Creative Director on designing the new Defender, watches and updating Icons.: This week we take a turn for the automotive with special guest Massimo Frascella. Massimo is the creative director for Land Rover and heavily involved in the delicate dance that is updating the iconic Defender. We get a behind-the-scenes look at what... by OT: The Podcast

55 min listen

Patrick Johnson: Talking tailoring, rules and when to break them!: We speak to Patrick Johnson, the man behind the eponymous (and cool) P Johnson Tailors about the Australian take on fine tailoring, creating a global sense of style and why rules about clothes (and watches) aren’t always the best idea. And then... by OT: The Podcast

49 min listen

Tenn & Two join us for watch matchmaking, new Breitling and hidden treasure, y'all!: Full disclosure, there's quite a lot going on in this episode. We cover off treasure, Scorpions and why Andy was suddenly inundated with Breitlings. But the stars of the show are, without doubt, Kat and Katlen from Tenn & Two. We roped the... by OT: The Podcast

52 min listen

Bark & Jack on winning Youtube with integrity, Rolex Explorers and the subtle art of click-bait: Like many people in the watch media, Adrian fell into it following a passion. That passion led to Bark & Jack, one of the most popular watch channels on YouTube, with 93K subscribers who appreciate Adrian’s laid-back, low-BS approach to watches.... by OT: The Podcast

41 min listen

Flt Lt Nathan Jones: RAF Hero, Invictus medalist, Lululemon ambassador: In 2014 Flight Lieutenant Nathan Jones was co-pilot on a routine military transit flight from the UK to Afghanistan when the flight suddenly plummeted over 4000 feet in a matter of seconds. Listen to our interview with Nathan to find out what happened... by OT: The Podcast

78 min listen

Jack Carlson - founder of Rowing Blazers, designer, best-selling author, and former world champion bronze medalist.: If there's such a thing as a *normal* path to founding a fashion brand, Jack Carlson didn't follow it. Before he was a designer and best-selling author, Carlson was an archaeologist who rowed at a national level. But as we discover in this dive into... by OT: The Podcast

68 min listen

Dr Richard Harris. Cave Diver. Hero. Australian of the Year.: Two years ago Dr Richard Harris dived into a cave in Thailand and came back a hero. That cave - of course - was part of the Tham Luang cave system, and 4 kilometres deep in it were trapped a football team of 12 young men and one of their coaches. The... by OT: The Podcast

55 min listen

William Massena (Massena Lab) reimagining icons, Hodinkee collabs, Rolex OPs.: William Massena is a legendary figure in the world of watches. From Timezone to Antiquorum and his own venture Massena Labs, he’s done it all. From what it was like loving watches growing up in Geneva, and how Timezone changed the watch industry,... by OT: The Podcast

88 min listen

Wei Koh (Revolution/The Rake) on Ralph Lauren, creating limited editions, and how he got his start in watches: Wei Koh, founder of pioneering watch title Revolution and style bible The Rake, cuts a large and legendary figure. And while he’s known for his style and deep knowledge of watches, the heart of Koh’s charm lies in his self-awareness and... by OT: The Podcast

73 min listen

Miles Fisher - Acting, Watches, Coffee, Podcasts and Tom Cruise!: Actor/Singer/Model/Entrepreneur/Podcast host Miles Fisher can do it all. Certainly, Andy and Miles talk about it all, from how his watch collection (which started with a Cartier Tank and a Rolex Explorer), suddenly exploded when the COVID-19 pandemic... by OT: The Podcast

71 min listen

6 ways to drop $80K, including Lange, Vacheron Constantin, Rolex and more!: We were super excited to feature Wing's watch matchmaking request this week. Mostly because he's got a solid budget and wants something sporty and slightly left of centre. So, we brought it home with offerings from Hublot, A. Lange & Söhne, Urban... by OT: The Podcast

42 min listen

Hands on with 3 Cartier Santos-Dumont’s and 6 great watches for $6000: This week Felix and Andy have some show and tell on hand, in the form of the stylish (and very wearable) Cartier Santos-Dumont, which were released this year in mechanical options. They also dive into a colourful Gucci collab, and a very fun, and open... by OT: The Podcast

36 min listen

George Bamford from Bamford Watch Department on changing the rules of custom watches: In the world of watches, George Bamford — and his eponymous company — Bamford Watch Department, needs no introduction. Bamford has been extolling the virtues of customisation as a hallmark of luxury since 2006 and was well ahead of the curve. But... by OT: The Podcast

84 min listen

Neil Ferrier (Discommon) on creating 200k tables, good watch design and creating a razor for Ryan Reynolds!: Neil Ferrier is Discommon’s chief conspirator. A Scottish mechanical engineer who ended up founding and running an agile industrial design agency with a fascinating client list and output. He’s made straight razors for Deadpool, crazy tables for... by OT: The Podcast

84 min listen

Wesley Smith (Standard H), Andy wears an Apple Watch for the first time ... and loves it!: If you listen to OT: The Podcast, there’s a good chance Standard H has come up in your ‘recommended’ list, after all, Wesley Smith’s podcast has a healthy dose of watches, and a few familiar alumni. And while you might think that Standard H is... by OT: The Podcast

75 min listen

Greg Yuna – Legendary Jeweller to Drake and Mayweather on ruining watches and setting trends.: Not too long into our interview with iconic NYC jeweller Greg Yuna, he asks to speak freely. "I like fucking the watches up. I like ruining them." Of course, he's doing nothing of the sort — his stone setting of Patek, AP and Rolex is up there with... by OT: The Podcast

44 min listen

Big budget watch matchmaking – marking milestones and ignoring resale values!: No guests this week. Instead, we've got a double helping of watch matchmaking. First cab off the rank is Big Ben, a giant of a man who's about to celebrate his 40th and wants to celebrate in style. His idea of style is pretty good – the Vacheron... by OT: The Podcast

52 min listen

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