The Fine Watches Podcast

Erika's Originals straps enjoy a true cult status in the watch world. Seen paired with watches from almost any brand you care to name, from Seikos through to the hautest of haute horology, the bands, originally made from parachute straps, lend a personal lift to all. Our discussion ranges through what inspires Erika to maintain the brand's meticulous quality, what watches she likes, to t...

Comparing the virtues of Wu Tang Clan and Lil Pump is not something you expect to do during a watch podcast, but in this episode of the FineWatches podcast we do just that. In my conversation with Charlie Dunne his gregarious approach to the watch community, love for horology, and unquenchable thirst for knowledge shine though. His Instagram account @books_on_time is a must-follow for all curious...

Christo Hoppe, Founder of Aussie watch brand Bausele, brought both passion and deep, extensive experience in the realm of watchmaking from both time at Universo, Swatch Group's parts production division, and at the financial helm of Technomarine.  After arriving in Australia and recognising that the lifestyle and environment coupled beautifully with a locally designed and Swiss made watch, Ch...

When talking with Paul Sweetenham of Farer, I got the feeling that the brand, more than just a business, is a vehicle for its founders' passion for great design, and of course watches. We discuss what inspiration drives the Farer team to deliver unique, high quality pieces, model after model, Paul's thoughts on the importance of independent brands pushing boundaries in the industry, and...

Despite time spent at the absolute pinnacle of all things horological, and a with good measure of beautiful cars too, Paul David Maudsley is an avowed lover of the unique and unexpected, and not necessarily at bank breaking prices. We talk about why straying from the well beaten track when collecting watches can be very rewarding, some of the amazing people and pieces that Paul was involved with i...

Ressence make, arguably, some of the most distinctive watches available.  Speaking with founder Benoît Mintiens it becomes clear why.  Ressence takes an approach to watchmaking that is uncompromisingly rooted in user centred industrial design thinking which focuses, first, on the people who wear their watches. In our discussion, Benoît takes us through his view on our relationships with the everyd...

Whether your watch appreciation journey is just beginning, or you measure time by when you're adding the next piece to your collection, grab a pen and paper as there is much to be learned from this episode's guest. Fred Mandelbaum is a self described completionist and lover of all things horology.  His knowledge and passion for watches, the technical achievements in the field, and the hi...

Just in time for the launch of the MB&F LMX, which celebrates 10 years of the company's exceptional Legacy Machines line, Max Büsser joins me for Episode 5 of the FineWatches Podcast. We discuss; Max's creative vision and the uncompromising principles that have lead to the creation of 19 incredible Calibers, as well as limited release specials, and other collaborative works, in 16 ye...

With March being both Women's History Month, and the five year anniversary of What's On Her Wrist falling in the week this episode drops, timing couldn't be better to talk with Barbara Palumbo. Through the blog on her website www.whatsonherwrist.com   and Instagram account @whatsonherwrist , Barbara brings a distinctly female, and highly relatable, viewpoint of the watch industry an...

True enthusiasts everywhere understand the pure passion one gets from their interest. Whether it's watches, cars, movies, or ouzo, the joy of discovering the intricacies and nuances of any given field is hard to match. For the true zealot, sharing this passion with others is, in some ways, an even greater joy. My guest for episode three of the FineWatches podcast is a true enthusiast about ma...

Vintage watches have a unique desirability all their own. Their increasing scarcity, place in the history of watchmaking and design, and their perceived potential as investment pieces, mean Vintage collecting is an area best approached with sound knowledge. None has a sounder knowledge of the area than Eric Wind, now of Wind Vintage and formerly at the helm of some epic sales at Christie's. W...

As first episodes of podcasts go, to have a conversation that travels though the world of watches and watchmaking with William Massena is an excellent start. We discuss Massena LAB's latest collaboration with Unimatic, the U1-MLM, what's coming up in terms of new releases, what makes someone a watch collector, and theming a collection. Current and future design trends and brand vs produc...