Partners in Time

IWC Schaffhausen celebrates over 90 years of Pilot’s Watch legacy – by venturing far beyond the stratosphere into the future of timekeeping. Joined by Chief Design Officer Christian Knoop, the conversation explores two defining innovations: the Pilot’s Venturer Vertical Drive, a space-ready timepiece created for Vast, and the next generation of perpetual calendar watchmaking with the Perpetual Cal...

All good things must come to an end, and so it is with this short, sharp podcast series that has taken Andrew McUtchen and Chris Granger-Herr, IWC CEO, on a journey through the brand's history in F1, what goes into designing a watch for those at the very top of the sport, and the massive partnership that IWC struck with the new F1 movie starring Brad Pitt. And in this final episode, we get more de...

This episode delves into the fascinating intersection between luxury watchmaking and high-octane motorsport filmmaking, focusing on IWC’s unique partnership with the fictional APXGP Formula 1 team featured in the recent “F1 The Movie.” The discussion explores how IWC became the official watch brand for this virtual team embedded within the real-world Formula 1 ecosystem, the watches designed for t...

Episode 2 of IWC & FORMULA 1: THE PODCAST offers a deep dive into the relationship between IWC Schaffhausen and Formula 1, highlighting how the luxury Swiss watchmaker has embedded itself into the sport through partnerships, specially designed watches, and unique collaborations with drivers and teams. Hosted by Andrew McUtchen, the conversation features Chris Grainger-Herr, CEO of IWC, who shares...

This is the first part of a four episode mini series coming from all angles on IWC Schaffhausen and Formula 1. In this first in-depth podcast episode, Chris Grainger-Herr, CEO of IWC, and Andrew dive into the multifaceted relationship between IWC and Formula 1, exploring the brand’s history in the sport, its evolution, and the intricate behind-the-scenes dynamics that define IWC’s presence in Form...

Particle physicist and professor at the University of Manchester Brian Cox explores the mind-bending science and philosophy of time with IWC's CEO Chris Grainger-Herr. Together, they discuss the concepts of eternity and space-time, hinting at IWC's new launch at Watches and Wonders 2024. Join a fascinating conversation as they dive deep into the mysteries of an ever-expanding universe. Make sure t...

Two-time world champion and Olympic medalist in skateboarding, Jagger Eaton, known for his raw talent, perseverance, and determination came to visit Schaffhausen. The 22-year old athlete shares with our host Maurice Moitroux not only insights about his youth, career and future plans but also gives a glimpse into a life absolutely dedicated to his passion. Don't miss this joyful and inspiring conve...

Vitra is home to some of the most influential furniture designs, such as the Eames Lounge Chair or the Panton Chair, and has shaped its legacy as one of the most iconic names in design. In this episode of Partners in Time, IWC CEO Chris Grainger-Herr invited Heiko Stahl, General Manager of Vitra Switzerland and Austria, to talk about the legacy of Vitra, the importance of well-designed environment...

With a background in Photography, Graphic Design, Marketing and Styling, Lauren Isabel has established herself as a Creative Director in Switzerland’s creative scene. Together with her collective “Studio Synq”, she merges art with fashion to showcase Switzerland’s distinctive artistic voice while creating a new space for the next generation. In this episode, host Paul Ripke talks with Lauren about...

As the first-ever professional racing driver from Saudi Arabia, Reema Juffali is part of racing history. Challenging the impossible, she became a role model, supporting the growth of motorsports in Saudi Arabia. With her own racing team, Theeba Motorsport, she now creates opportunities for local drivers, mechanics, and engineers. In today’s episode of Partners in Time, host Paul Ripke talks with R...

Josh Sirlin is the creative director, curator and owner of Black Bear Brand – an American brand from the early 1900s that represents a certain way of life. Passionate about Motorbikes, Design & Travels, the free spirit is always on the hunt for the most interesting fabrics, stories and of course adventures. In today’s episode of Partners in Time, host Paul Ripke talks with Josh not only about his...

Quitting a demanding and stressful job to travel the world sounds like a dream. For Madeline Lu, this dream came true. The self-taught photographer shares her impressions from all around the globe on her blog. In today’s episode, she is going to talk about her previous career in investment banking, about blogging, her last travel destinations as well as some secret spots you should keep in mind wh...

Miguel Sánchez is the founder and creative director of Café Leather, a Spanish premium leather goods brand. In today's episode, host Paul Ripke talks with Miguel about his life in Madrid, his career in Marketing, the early days of his business and of course, leather. Make sure to check out this episode and to subscribe to the podcast. And don’t forget to follow us out on Instagram: https://www.ins...

It’s time to celebrate 50 episodes of Partners in Time. Two years ago, Chris Grainger-Herr and Paul Ripke started IWC’s podcast to discuss with the most inspiring personalities from all kinds of backgrounds. To celebrate this special episode, both hosts travel back in time to talk about their favorite episodes and to share some entertaining and memorable moments.   Make sure to check out this epis...

In the last episode of IWC’s Watches and Wonders Special, it’s all about engineering and the technical development of the new Ingenieur. For this purpose, Justin Hast welcomes Walter Volpers, Director of Manufacturing at IWC Schaffhausen to get deep insights into the entire development process from the very first planning period to prototyping to the actual manufacturing. Join us to get all the te...

For this special episode of Partners in Time, Mr. Hannes Pantli, one of the most important masterminds behind IWC, joins Justin Hast to talk about working at IWC in the 1970s and the thought economic situation that forced him to break out the obvious and create watches like the just relaunched Ingenieur together with the legendary designer and artist Gérald Genta. Make sure to check out this episo...

The Ingenieur and what it stands for is deeply rooted in the history of IWC Schaffhausen. To get you a better understanding of the collection and its impotency, Justin Hast invited David Seyffer, curator of IWC’s own museum. Both give you an impression of how the watch developed over the decades and why the famous reference 1832, designed by Gérald Genta and introduced in 1976, was so groundbreaki...

IWC’s Watches and Wonders Podcast Special is dedicated to the newly launched IWC Ingenieur and the genius behind - Gérald Genta. Justin Hast invited Christian Knoop, Chief Design Officer at IWC Schaffhausen, to talk about the original Genta Design, the entire re-design and development process and of course about IWC’s new timepieces to bring the atmosphere of the world’s most important watch fair...

In today’s episode, host Paul Ripke welcomes the British writer, photographer, presenter, consultant and close friend of the IWC Family Justin Hast, who is on a mission to inspire the next generation of watches lovers. Paul and Justin catch up and talk about the random joys of life and the upcoming launch of IWC at Watches and Wonders. At the same time, Paul hands the podcast over to Justin, who i...

No matter what we do, it’s always linked to our brand history. For today’s episode, host Paul Ripke decided to go for a deep dive into the past of IWC Schaffhausen and invited Dr. David Seyffer, curator of IWC’s own museum, to talk about his job, two highly important watches that you can’t wear on your wrist and their impact on today’s products. Tune into this passion-loaded episode of Partners in...

Alex Ikonn is the perfect embodiment of the theory that the best business ideas arise from everyday problems. While developing the best method to organize his everyday life to increase his workflow, he founded Intelligent Change, a leading business for sustainable productivity supporting products. In this episode of Partners in Time, host Paul Ripke catches up with the Canadian-born serial entrepr...

Like no other, he fits the spirit of time that everyone strives for individuality and what started with repairing and pimping his skating shoes became a worldwide known label for customized sneakers. Reason enough for host Paul Ripke to invite the Singaporean designer Mark Ong, better known as Mr. Sabotage, to talk about the evolution of sneakers from sportswear to streetwear, his sources of inspi...

In this episode of Partners in Time, host Paul Ripke welcomes the Dutch designer and founder of the streetwear brand Filling Pieces, Guillaume Philibert. Bored of the sneakers which were popular while studying architecture in Amsterdam, he became aware of the demand for premium sneakers for a fair price and started with his first small-batch collection in 2009. This year, IWC teamed up with the br...

Today, IWC CEO Chris Grainger-Herr welcomes Lea Bachmann and Nina Bissig. Both work for the worldwide leading non-governmental children rights organization Save the Children and share some details about their work and how they support disadvantaged children. Based on the Covid crisis and the conflict in Ukraine they highlight the advantages of their broadly positioned organization structure and th...

In addition to last year’s episode about sustainability featuring IWC CMO Franziska Gsell, host Paul Ripke welcomes the global sustainability manager of the brand today. Carina Porot shares some insights into the various facets and dimensions of sustainability at IWC which reach from the sourcing of the materials, over the manufacturing of the watches to the working conditions of the employees. Ma...