The SmallSeconds Show

In this episode, I sit down with Robert Punkenhofer, artistic curator and owner of Carl Suchy & Söhne to discuss his journey to reviving the forgotten watch brand, his view on swiss industry recognition and what Mr Suchy would think of where the brand is today. Robert shares his thoughts on the GPHG, being Austrian in a Swiss dominated industry and how his team designs new watches that look fo...

In this episode, I sit down with Asier Mateo, architect and founder of Lebond Watches, to discuss his unique perspective on watch design, his experience working with iconic architects, and what it's like changing scale from livable art to wearable art. Asier shares his thoughts on tribute watches and how his latest release, the Lebond Attraction, marks a departure from his first two models. We als...

In this episode, we cover Charles' background teaching at NASA, pursuing a career in engineering and starting Charles Simon. We cover high-quality luggage, and the shift to watch accessories then explore the challenges faced in the luxury market. The conversation covers the challenges of brand recognition, the function-first design approach, material selection, client culture and product value. I...

In this episode, I sit down with Julien Haenny, CEO of Breva Geneve, to explore the rebirth of one of Switzerland’s most imaginative independent watchmakers. Julien shares his vision for Breva’s relaunch, the brand’s poetic origins, and why its mission has always been to measure more than just time. From the early concepts rooted in exploration and environmental complication to the modern focus on...