Keeping Time With Oster Watches

Krayon was founded by Rémi Maillat, a watch design engineer whose background is in micromechanics rather than traditional watchmaking, a distinction that shows in everything the brand creates. After years spent developing fine watchmaking movements for Cartier, Maillat set out on his own in 2013, initially as an engineering studio before channeling his ideas into his own creations. His debut, Ever...

One of the most famous names in watch circles, Octavio Garcia is today the Creative Director for Gerald Charles. Previously, the American-born designer was Creative Director for Audemars Piguet during the all-important brand-building period from 2002-2015. Responsible for some of the most ground-breaking and sought after Royal Oak Offshore designs, including the famed series inspired by Formula 1...

One of 6 partners in a true horological supergroup,  we are thrilled to welcome Emmanuel Jutier as he joins us on Keeping Time Podcast.  Artime Créations was founded approx 20 years ago with some of the most talented individuals in the industry. The background of the members includes Renaud et Papi (Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille etc), Gruebel & Forsey, Breguet, Philippe Dufour, FP Journe, Minerva...

As Watches and Wonders 2026 opens its doors in Geneve, we are honored to be joined by the talented Guido Terreni, CEO Parmigiani Fleurier since 2021. During his tenure, Guido has worked hand in hand with Michel Parmigiani, the famed watchmaker known within the industry as he man with Golden Hands due to his unmatched skill in restoring complex, historically important timepieces. Together, they hav...

Welcome to Season 10 of Keeping Time Podcast — and episode number 100!!!  Your hosts, Jeremy and Doug, are thrilled to welcome Praneeth Rajsingh, CEO of Horologer MING to the Keeping Time podcast. MING is the newest addition to the impressive lineup at Oster Jewelers, and if you haven't yet had the pleasure of experiencing one of these extraordinary timepieces in person, this episode will make it...

How does a mechanical watch put out good vibes to the universe with every passing second? Listen in to the latest episode to find out! Our guest is the charming CEO of Sherpa Watches, Martin Klocke. I met Martin recently at Geneve Watch Days and the brand made quite an impression. Capturing authentic vintage vibes with superbly well executed dials in a true "Super-Compressor" case, the Sherpa line...

Today Doug and Jeremy are thrilled to welcome Xavier de Roquemaurel, CEO Czapek & Cie and Michael Margolis, USA Agent for a rare in person podcast as they visit Denver following WatchTime New York. Listen in as we welcome Xavier, the always exuberant and excitable CEO of one of the most sought after Independent watch brands today. Returning for a 2nd straight podcast, Mike Margolis always adds kno...

This episode is a little different. We are addressing the situation in the Swiss watch industry with a focus on an explanation of the tariffs imposed this year. The implications for global trade are quite huge with few countries affected as greatly as Switzerland. Despite a population of approximately 9 million, Switzerland is one of the most important investors into the US economy; from pharmaceu...

We are delighted to welcome Michiel Holthinrichs to the Keeping Time Podcast. Based in Delft, The Netherlands, Holthinrichs Watches presents a unique vision of architecturally-inspired watchmaking with a creative flair.  Join your hosts, Jeremy Oster and Doug Hoyt, as we get to know the intriguing Michiel Holthinrichs. We discuss his background story and the journey and struggles of a flamboyant d...

We are joined today by another new friend, Alexandre Beauregard, Founder & CEO of Beauregard. The Montreal and Geneva based lapidary turned watchmaker joins us today on Keeping Time for a superb episode. Join us as we meet a watch-industry outsider who is bringing a fresh approach and the qualities of a master jeweler to the rarified world of true Haute Horlogerie. When listening, you may quickly...

Continuing the theme of new friends from Geneve, we are delighted to welcome Armand Billard to Keeping Time Podcast. Another happy accident at Watches & Wonders: host Jeremy Oster stopped by to admire the beautiful watches created by Armand under the company name, Sartory Billard. Needless to say, he was beyond impressed not just with the creative approach to producing genuinely beautiful watches...

One of the great benefits of traveling to Geneva, Switzerland for the trade show, Watches & Wonders, is also discovering emerging talents at surrounding shows such as Time to Watches. It is at this show that we met and discovered today's guest, Christopher Wegener, Founder & CEO Pragma Watches. We are thrilled to welcome Christopher to Keeping Time Podcast. Listen in as we hear about Christopher's...

Welcome back everyone. Please join us as your hosts Doug and Jeremy discuss the history and evolution of the Swiss Watch Shows. In this episode we go into detail outlining the history of the former Basel Watch and Jewellery Show which dated back to 1917. We discuss how the show grew, the early history and the modern history as mechanical watchmaking entered the modern era with a renaissance of fin...

We are thrilled to welcome to the podcast the CEO of Gerald Charles, Mr. Federico Ziviani. One of the most exciting luxury brands emerging today, Gerald Charles, is quietly redefining the modern luxury sports watch whilst celebrating the work of the most famous watch designer in modern watch history: Gerald Charles Genta. Famed for creating the genre of modern sports luxury with the design of the...

We are delighted to welcome Mr Hoffmann as a returning guest on Keeping Time Podcast. Patrik last appeared a few years ago as CEO of Ulysse Nardin. Patrik Hoffmann was instrumental in building Ulysse Nardin into one of the strongest luxury brands alongside then owner, Rolf Schnyder. Following the passing of the Mr Schnyder, Patrik continued to lead the brand and secure a buyer for the important br...

Join us as we welcome William Massena back to Keeping Time podcast. Fresh from Geneva Watch Days, join us as we catch up with William, one of the most knowledgeable and highly respected authorities on all things watches. With a breadth of knowledge spanning the entire history of watchmaking, the former CEO of Antiquorum Watches (auction house) and Managing Director of Time Zone offers a perspectiv...

TAOS Watches was unveiled to the world, somewhat discreetly, at the Beau Rivage hotel in Geneve, during this year's Watches & Wonders. After being approached in the Beau-Rivage hotel hallway by Fei Meillat, the co-founder of Krayon Watches, Jeremy Oster was told that there was something very special to see and discover: the incredible TAOS watches. Knowing the phenomenal quality of Krayon watches,...

In March of 2024, one of the most exciting new brands launched in the world of Independent Haute Horlogerie: Renaud Tixier. A combination of experience, expertise, unbridled talent and creativity, Renaud Tixier is the company created by Dominique Renaud and Julien Tixier. However, a company of talented craftsmen needs leadership to develop as a successful brand with a long-term strategy. Espcecial...

Welcome to another episode of Keeping Time with Oster Watches. In this episode, our hosts Doug and Jeremy explore and discuss Watches & Wonders and the peripheral events that just took place in Geneva, Switzerland. This is the biggest show of the watch industry calendar when the world's leading retailers, media and enthusiasts descend upon the beautiful International city of Geneve in the heart of...

Our guest on Keeping Time with Oster Watches episode is a highly talented and passionate watchmaker, Felipe Pikullik. Based in Berlin, Germany, of Brazilian descent, Felipe embodies all that is celebrated in the Art of Watchmaking. Each piece that bears the Felipe Pikullik brand name is a demonstration of purity, dedication and tradition - a classical approach to contemporary watchmaking. Signatur...

Join us as we welcome back to the podcast Guido Terreni. Nearly 2 years after taking the helm, we are thrilled to catch up with the insightful CEO of Parmigiani Fleurier.    Listen in as we engage in a frank assessment of an impressive first couple of years for the brand under the direction of the Italian-born leader. Learn about the plans Mr Terreni holds for the prestigious Manufacture to furthe...

Join us as we welcome Claude back to the podcast. Our most regularly featured guest, Claude is welcomed back for a second time this season with news of another brand new model. Listen in as the always engaging Master Watchmaker, Claude Greisler, discusses the recently unveiled Armin Strom One Week. As the name suggests, the new model has a power reserve of one full week. Based on a caliber origina...

We are honored to be joined by Christine Hutter, "in person," for this episode of Keeping Time. Christine Hutter is Founder and CEO of the extraordinary Manufacturer Moritz Grossmann. Located in Glashütte, Germany, the modern Manufacture creates breathtakingly beautiful, handcrafted timepieces which embody the true spirit of "Haute Horlogerie." Nearly 175 years after the original factory was estab...

Bertrand Savary, President: Arnold & Son and Angelus We are joined for this episode by Bertrand Savary, one of the savviest and most experienced leaders in the luxury watch industry. Bertrand learned his trade working with a number of the most storied and legendary historical watch brands. His background, dating back to the early 2000's, makes him the ideal visionary to embrace the importance of o...