Keeping Time With Oster Watches

Join us for a very special and quite different episode of Keeping Time. We are joined today by the well-known and highly-regarded Instagram watch collector/afficionado, @HoroMarioBro. Rather than just post pics of his watches, @HoroMarioBro has built an incredible following thru his insightful posts which highlight incredible finishing details and even show comparisons between different watches. W...

Season 7 Episode 2: Claude Greisler, Armin Strom Co-Founder and Master Watchmaker Join us as we welcome Mr. Claude Greisler back to the podcast for a record 4th appearance!! Every conversation with Claude is filled with knowledge, insight and pure horological passion. This episode focuses on Claude's incredible and deep fascination for the phenomenon of RESONANCE. Delving into history we discuss t...

We're back for a new season of Keeping Time Podcast . Our guest is Xavier de Roquemaurel, returning to the podcast for the 4th time. The previous appearance coincided with the launch of the new at the time Antarctique collection. Now, 3 years later, we discuss at length the incredible impact the Antarctique collection has had on the relatively new company with the incredible history. We discuss th...

Oster Jewelers is celebrating their 20th anniversary this month and so we are turning the tables on owner, Jeremy Oster. This episode's theme is taking chances--how others took a chance on Jeremy, how Jeremy and his wife Melissa took a chance on themselves, and how they took chances on up-and-coming independent watchmakers. We learn how building relationships is the key to becoming one of the prem...

We are delighted to welcome Marco Borraccino, our guest for this episode of Keeping Time Podcast.  With a remarkably impressive background in watch design, including head of design for Officine Panerai, Mr Borraccino brings a unique vision to the world of exceptional watchmaking. Singer Reimagined is the watch brand co-founded by Marco Borraccino together with Rob Dickinson of Singer Vehicle Desig...

We're back with another episode of Keeping Time Podcast . Our guest is Nicholas Manousos. Based in New York City, Mr. Manousos is the Executive Director of the Horological Society of New York, Technical Editor at Hodinkee, Board Member at The Watch Library Foundation and Member of the Academy at the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève. Join us as we discuss the incredible history of the Horological...

Our guest for this episode of Keeping Time with Oster Watches Podcast is Manuel Emch. A truly creative visionary, Manuel brings incredible enthusiasm and impeccable design sense to the watch industry. As an independent consultant, Manuel utilizes his time to explore different projects as well as mentoring some of the most talented up and coming watchmakers. Join us for this episode as we discuss M...

Our guest for this episode of Keeping Time Podcast is Michael Culyba, Director and Producer of the upcoming documentary movie, KEEPER OF TIME. Featuring some of the most renowned figures in the watch world:  Philippe Dufour, Roger W. Smith, François-Paul Journe,  and  Max Büsser , among other leading voices in the industry, the film will have its world premiere in NYC on April 28, 2022. Listen in...

Our guest for the first episode of Season 6 is James Lamb, a British watchmaker and Member of the British Horological Institute. Join us as we discover James Lamb Watches and the release of The Origin series, James' first collection of individually created handmade watches. The Elements (Earth, Air, Fire and Water) provide the inspiration and theme to be explored in the four pieces that make up th...

Guido Terreni, CEO of Parmigiani Fleurier since January 2021,  joins us for Keeping Time with Oster Watches Podcast, S5 Episode 8. For the 2021 season finale, we are excited to welcome guest Guido Terreni, recently appointed CEO of exceptional watch manufacturer, Parmigiani Fleurier . Following the immense success enjoyed at Bulgari developing the award-winning Octo Finissimo collection, Guido Ter...

Peter Speake and Daniela Marin join us for Keeping Time with Oster Watches Podcast, S5 Episode 7. In this episode of Keeping Time we are privileged to welcome Daniela Marin, co-founder of one of the most important horological websites, The Naked Watchmaker.  Joining Daniela is Peter Speake, one of the most celebrated watchmakers in the industry (known of course for Speake-Marin watches) and co-fou...

James Thompson of Black Badger returns for Keeping Time with Oster Watches Podcast, S5 Episode 6. We welcome back our intriguing and always curious friend, James, to chat about... well, whatever comes to mind! James Thompson is one of the most interesting and in-demand craftsman who adds a certain magic to some of the coolest watches on the market - from MB&F to De Bethune and a whole bunch more....

Scott Rosen returns for Keeping Time with Oster Watches Podcast, S5 Episode 5. We welcome back our dear friend Scott to discuss an in-depth retrospective of the landscape of luxury watches today versus 20-25 years ago. We compare where the top brands were back in the fledgling days of the rebirth of mechanical cool and the introduction of the independent watchmakers. This unedited conversation has...

One of the industry's most talented watchmakers, Claude Greisler,  is back for Keeping Time with Oster Watches Podcast, S5 Episode 4 Claude is back for another episode. We chat with Claude about the newest Armin Strom release, "Tribute 1," with discussion of technical details, innovations and the inspiration behind this latest project. Tribute 1 is the epitome of a modern "dress-watch" that is per...

Legendary watchmaker Vincent Calabrese joins Keeping Time with Oster Watches Podcast, S5 Episode 3 We're back for another episode! As always, we look for the most interesting stories that need to be told. We are joined by Vincent Calabrese, founder of AHCI, inventor of some of the most famous movements including the Golden Bridge for Corum and the original Blancpain Tourbillon with 8-days reserve...

Patrik Sjögren of GoS Watches  joins Keeping Time with Oster Watches Podcast, S5 Episode 2 This episode of Keeping Time Podcast is dedicated to the memory of Micki Oster, who passed away on Feb 17th, 2021.  We're back for another episode! As always, we look for the most interesting stories that need to be told. We are joined by Swedish watchmaker and CEO of GoS Watches, Patrik Sjögren.  In 2007, M...

We're back for our 5th Season! As always, we look for the most interesting brands with stories that need to be told. Join us for a superb conversation with the ebullient driving force behind the unique Schwarz-Etienne. A famed Swiss Manufacture, dating back to 1902, this brand is known for exceptional value and unique and interesting movements. The watch that has caught the eye of many collectors...

For the season finale, we are thrilled to be joined again by Marc-Andr é Deschoux, the talented and passionate creative force behind WatchesTV.com .    As one of the foremost voices in the industry, we invited Marc-André to share his thoughts and observations from a remarkable 2020. We discuss the pandemic situation in Switzerland and the impact on Manufacturing and debate the winners and losers f...

From surfing with Navy Seals to studying Great White Sharks for science, our guest today truly understands the historical importance of Ulysse Nardin with regard to maritime and oceanic endeavors. Today, the North American President of one of the most historic Swiss brands is an energetic, enthusiastic and highly charismatic individual with tremendous experience in the luxury industry. Join us as...

The best way to introduce today's guest, Joshua, is with his own words. After all, writing is Joshua's specialty. Joshua writes that he is, " the resident "nerdwriter" for Quill & Pad where I write weekly articles about the more technical side of watchmaking or just share my passion about a fantastic watch. I revel in the complicated aspects of watch movements thanks to a lifelong love of gears an...

In this episode of Keeping Time podcast, we are joined by Pierre Jacques, CEO of De Bethune. Mr. Jacques takes time from his vacation in Spain to join us in a great conversation as we strive to learn more about the enigmatic haute horlogerie creations of De Bethune. One of the most creative and original brands, De Bethune is also one of the most technically adventurous and fascinating companies. F...

As we approach July 4th weekend here in America and celebrate Independence Day, it seems most appropriate to re-visit the incredibly talented Independent American artisan, Josh Shapiro of JN Shapiro Watches.  Since our first episode with Josh, he has presented at the New York Horological Society, been featured numerous times in blogs such as Hodinkee and A Blog to Watch and become a hot commodity...

Exploring new worlds is the theme for today's podcast. Join us as we welcome back Xavier De Roquemaurel to the podcast for his 3rd visit. Today, we will be discussing the new collection, Antarctique: Inspired by the stunning beauty of nature in the sixth continent.  A first integrated stainless steel bracelet for the brand combined with an impressive new in-house automatic caliber makes this new o...

Max Büsser is one of the most creative watch designers today. We are thrilled that we could get together with Max and delve into the highly imaginative world that lives within the mind of the man behind MB&F (Max Büsser & Friends) watch company. Known for collaborating with the most brilliant independent watchmaking talent in the industry, MB&F watches are a journey into a unique dimension of bold...

We are joined for this episode by Julien Tornare, Zenith Watches CEO. As the leader of a 150-yr old company most famous for the El Primero chronograph movement, Mr Tornare has led his team to great success recently. How does this CEO plan to continue the brand's upward trajectory with the world thrown into crisis? What has he learned from the past month or so spent in lockdown from his home? What...