Interview Archives - Time+Tide Watches

When the Italian dolce vita becomes a watch, with Mo Coppoletta & Alessandro Ristori

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11.10.24

When the Italian dolce vita becomes a watch, with Mo Coppoletta & Alessandro Ristori

The two collaborators with Gagà Laboratorio talk about the Italian outlook on life, film, and of course, watches.

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26.09.24

The challenges of running an independent brand, as told by the people behind them

Three founders share their tips on independent brand ownership - Oliver Gallaugher, Susan Galvin, and Richard Benc.

Daniel Arsham breaks down the concepts of time

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18.09.24

Daniel Arsham breaks down the concepts of time

Artist Daniel Arsham talks about his work and concepts of time in our latest episode of our podcast Watches And.

Making design sexy with Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani

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11.09.24

Making design sexy with Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani

Andrew McUtchen sits down with Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani of Bulgari to discuss how to make watch designs sexy.

The intersection of watches and culture with famed tattoo artist, Maxime Plescia-Büchi

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04.09.24

The intersection of watches and culture with famed tattoo artist, Maxime Plescia-Büchi

Our new episode of Watches And features tattoo artist Maxime Plescia-Büchi where he talks about watches and culture coming together.

Andrew Morgan teaches us the secret to voiceovers in the latest episode of Watches And…….

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28.08.24

Andrew Morgan teaches us the secret to voiceovers in the latest episode of Watches And…….

Andrew Morgan, the man behind Talking Hands of Watchfinder, gives us the secrets to compelling storytelling in this episode of Watches And.

“I’d like to tell the women out there that having a bigger watch on your wrist is actually a very nice thing.” Ada Hegerberg, first-ever winner of Ballon d’Or Féminin

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21.08.24

“I’d like to tell the women out there that having a bigger watch on your wrist is actually a very nice thing.” Ada Hegerberg, first-ever winner of Ballon d’Or Féminin

Norwegian footballer and first-ever Ballon d’Or Féminin winner Ada Hegerberg talks women’s football and watches with Andrew McUtchen.

Regé-Jean Page really likes vintage Longines

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20.08.24

Regé-Jean Page really likes vintage Longines

We discover that Regé-Jean Page is more than just an ambassador for Longines, he's also a fan of the vintage models.

Mai Ikuzawa: The woman behind a sell-out TAG Heuer collaboration

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14.08.24

Mai Ikuzawa: The woman behind a sell-out TAG Heuer collaboration

Find out what makes Mai Ikuzawa tick as her and Andrew talk about her creative lifestyle, taste in watches, cars, and everything in between.

The secret to Usain Bolt’s success could have been scoliosis?

Interview

04.08.24

The secret to Usain Bolt’s success could have been scoliosis?

Usain Bolt and Andrew McUtchen talk racing, watches, music and, beer in Ibiza in our first episode of the Watches And podcast.

The king of Breitling history (@watchfred) reveals personal watch collection

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02.08.24

The king of Breitling history (@watchfred) reveals personal watch collection

Breitling has been on a bit of a tear of late, and Fred Mandelbaum is one of the reasons why.

How Giannis Antetokounmpo uses his time to become an Olympian and NBA champion

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28.07.24

How Giannis Antetokounmpo uses his time to become an Olympian and NBA champion

We sat down with the Greek Freak just before he starts his Olympic campaign to find out how he manages his time.

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18.07.24

Parmigiani Fleurier CEO Guido Terreni on how private luxury drives brand philosophy

What is private luxury? Terreni offers a teaching moment, and how this essence has been rebranded during his tenure.

How the Ulysse Nardin Freak changed the face of modern watchmaking

Interview

19.06.24

How the Ulysse Nardin Freak changed the face of modern watchmaking

Ulysse Nardin's Clémence Le Rolland on the Freak's rocky beginnings and rise to stardom.

What makes Cartier’s new releases so special?

Interview

05.06.24

What makes Cartier’s new releases so special?

Image, Style, and Heritage Director of Cartier Pierre Rainero takes us through the brand's novelties, and the stories behind them.

“The Cut will be the first time men are going to take their wife’s watch.” Hermés launch Cut collection in the Greek Islands

Interview

31.05.24

“The Cut will be the first time men are going to take their wife’s watch.” Hermés launch Cut collection in the Greek Islands

Hermès Horloger Creative Director Philippe Delhortal explains trends, and what the Cut represents.

Eastern connection: a conversation with author and super-collector Aashdin K. Billimoria

Interview

26.05.24

Eastern connection: a conversation with author and super-collector Aashdin K. Billimoria

Chronographs with date wheels that go up to 39, maharajas' pocket watches, and vintage Breitling are the stomping grounds for this gentleman.

Why Cartier has always been the watchmaker of shapes, as told by Image, Style, and Heritage Director Pierre Rainero

Interview

10.05.24

Why Cartier has always been the watchmaker of shapes, as told by Image, Style, and Heritage Director Pierre Rainero

There are few brands with the cache of Cartier, and we wanted to hear the full story straight from the horse's mouth.

The Bastardo abides: the transgressive tastes of Phil Toledano, and the Toledano & Chan B/1

Interview

09.05.24

The Bastardo abides: the transgressive tastes of Phil Toledano, and the Toledano & Chan B/1

Mr Enthusiast reveals inspiration behind Toledano & Chan, his new brand honouring 1970s design, materials, and quirks.

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01.05.24

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Breitling CEO Georges Kern talks us through the brand’s 140th anniversary celebrations

The maker of the legendary Navitimer celebrates its 140th, and CEO Georges Kern takes us through the years.

Michel Navas talks Louis Vuitton Voyager Plique-à-jour, and reviving a millennium-old enamelling technique

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28.04.24

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Michel Navas talks Louis Vuitton Voyager Plique-à-jour, and reviving a millennium-old enamelling technique

Having founded La Fabrique du Temps and developed GPHG-winning watches, Michel Navas chats to Andrew about the scope of LFT's abilities.

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26.04.24

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HYT CEO Vincent Perriard answers some hard-hitting questions about the future of the brand

Restructuring HYT was never going to be an easy task,. New CEO Vincent Perriard reckons he's got the keys to the retrograde fluidic gates.

Meeting MR PIAGET! Yves Piaget on the return of Polo

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25.04.24

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Meeting MR PIAGET! Yves Piaget on the return of Polo

Yves Piaget delves into the story behind the Piaget Polo, now back in the limelight thanks to Piaget's Polo 79 reinterpretation.

Bulgari CEO Jean-Christophe Babin talks about the importance of healthy competition, and coming out on top

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19.04.24

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Bulgari CEO Jean-Christophe Babin talks about the importance of healthy competition, and coming out on top

A brand CEO that says they hope their record gets beaten? Now you don't hear that every day.

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14.04.24

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New Zenith CEO Benoit de Clerck shows off the brand’s trio of Defy releases

Though new to the role, de Clerck's enthusiasm for the brand is undeniable in this interview at Watches & Wonders 2024, going through the brand's…

The inside scoop on IWC at Watches & Wonders 2024 from CEO Chris Grainger-Herr

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09.04.24

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The inside scoop on IWC at Watches & Wonders 2024 from CEO Chris Grainger-Herr

IWC isn't all about pilot's watches, as this year's bevy of interesting Portugiesers demonstrates.

Diving into the design details of Baltic watches down to half a millimetre with founder Etienne Malec

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31.03.24

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Diving into the design details of Baltic watches down to half a millimetre with founder Etienne Malec

Editor’s note: Back in January, many of you joined us in our Time+Tide Discovery Studio in Melbourne to celebrate our tenth anniversary. It was a…

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29.03.24

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Furlan Marri co-founder Andrea Furlan shares brand misconceptions, milestones, and more

We chat through all things Furlan Marri - Kickstarter records, misconceptions about the brand, and, of course, our collaborative watch.

Studio Underd0g spills the secret sauce of their success

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27.03.24

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Studio Underd0g spills the secret sauce of their success

Editor’s note: Back in January, many of you joined us in our Time+Tide Discovery Studio in Melbourne to celebrate our tenth anniversary. It was a…

Tacos and timepieces with Mitch Greenblatt, and the most leftfield vintage watch collection you’ve ever seen

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13.03.24

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Tacos and timepieces with Mitch Greenblatt, and the most leftfield vintage watch collection you’ve ever seen

With hundreds of watches in the collection, you're not likely to find any Tiffany-tinged, sports watch hype in Mitch Greenblatt's collection.

Crimes against typography: adventures in watch design with Matt Smith-Johnson

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17.02.24

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Crimes against typography: adventures in watch design with Matt Smith-Johnson

If you know me, you know how much bad design pains me, especially in the realm of watches. “Features” that make no sense, awkward font…

Get to know our new UK-based Managing Editor: Russell Sheldrake

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13.02.24

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Get to know our new UK-based Managing Editor: Russell Sheldrake

NEW HIRE ALERT! Zach interviews our new UK-based Managing Editor Russell Sheldrake so you can learn more about the latest member of the Time+Tide team.

We explore the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore models that prove the collection is AP’s creative playground

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24.12.23

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We explore the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore models that prove the collection is AP’s creative playground

This video is a must-watch for any Royal Oak Offshore fans, as it breaks down the role of the collection and the crazy places it's…

We asked the Breitling boss to admit what his favourite is, and he told us

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20.12.23

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We asked the Breitling boss to admit what his favourite is, and he told us

How do you pick a favourite child? That's exactly what Andrew made Georges Kern do moments after meeting him.

Talking Freak, food, and more with Ulysse Nardin Chief Growth Officer Matthieu Haverlan

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10.12.23

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Talking Freak, food, and more with Ulysse Nardin Chief Growth Officer Matthieu Haverlan

Ulysse Nardin is a brand that has a ton of momentum at present. After a bit of a rocky era under Kering, and with a…

Czapek CEO Xavier de Roquemaurel tells the story of the Antarctique Rattrapante Ice Blue

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04.12.23

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Czapek CEO Xavier de Roquemaurel tells the story of the Antarctique Rattrapante Ice Blue

Fine watchmaking inspired by the symmetry of Leonardo Da Vinci's Vitruvian Man.

The “Father of G-Shock” Kikuo Ibe reveals G-Shock testing secrets, including an Australian bus

Interview

28.11.23

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The “Father of G-Shock” Kikuo Ibe reveals G-Shock testing secrets, including an Australian bus

Zach learns about the toughest test G-Shock has ever faced from its very creator.

Czapek CEO Xavier de Roquemaurel on pandemic pains and suffering from success

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24.11.23

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Czapek CEO Xavier de Roquemaurel on pandemic pains and suffering from success

Recovered from a near-fatal experience, Czapek's CEO chats with Andrew and tells the story in his own words.

Why is the Alpine Eagle not an L.U.C watch? We ask Chopard president Karl-Friedrich Scheufele all the tough questions

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20.11.23

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Why is the Alpine Eagle not an L.U.C watch? We ask Chopard president Karl-Friedrich Scheufele all the tough questions

The smoothest brand president of them all sits down with Andrew to chats all things Chopard and L.U.C.

Australian Indigenous artist Otis Hope Carey on his collaboration with Longines

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25.10.23

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Australian Indigenous artist Otis Hope Carey on his collaboration with Longines

The Gumbaynggirr/Bundjalung man, artist and professional surfer explains the significance of his collaboration with Longines.

A Question of Time: 10 questions with the Time+Tide team – Zach Blass

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17.09.23

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A Question of Time: 10 questions with the Time+Tide team – Zach Blass

Editor’s note: What makes the Time+Tide team tick? That’s what we want to try and uncover in this new series that will turn the spotlight…

A Question of Time: 10 questions with the Time+Tide team – Fergus Nash

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08.09.23

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A Question of Time: 10 questions with the Time+Tide team – Fergus Nash

What makes the Time+Tide team tick? That’s what we want to try and uncover in this new series. This week, Time+Tide contributor Fergus Nash takes…

Breguet CEO Lionel a Marca shares 3 key insights into the future of the Type XX

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03.09.23

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Breguet CEO Lionel a Marca shares 3 key insights into the future of the Type XX

Breguet is not like other watch brands. I say this not to simply point out that their products are distinct within the market, but rather…

A Question of Time: 10 questions with the Time+Tide team – Jamie Weiss

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27.08.23

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A Question of Time: 10 questions with the Time+Tide team – Jamie Weiss

Time+Tide’s new Australian Editor shares a bit about himself.

A Question of Time: 10 questions with the Time+Tide team – Borna Bošnjak

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16.08.23

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A Question of Time: 10 questions with the Time+Tide team – Borna Bošnjak

Editor’s note: What makes the Time+Tide team tick? That’s what we want to try and uncover in this new series that will turn the spotlight…

The Longines Museum is on fire! Which three watches should be saved?

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07.08.23

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The Longines Museum is on fire! Which three watches should be saved?

The Longines museum in St-Imier showcases the brand’s illustrious history in the form of 500 timepieces, navigational instruments and timekeeping devices. Unfortunately, in this luckily…

A Question of Time: 10 questions with the Time+Tide team – D.C. Hannay

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06.08.23

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A Question of Time: 10 questions with the Time+Tide team – D.C. Hannay

Editor’s Note: What makes the Time+Tide team tick? That’s what we want to try and uncover in this new series that will turn the spotlight…

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08.07.23

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The three watches TAG Heuer’s Heritage Director would save if the brand’s museum was on fire

With an illustrious history stretching back to 1860, TAG Heuer have made an awful lot of watches over the years. Consequently, the brand’s museum in…

Jean Arnault tells the story of the new Louis Vuitton Tambour

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05.07.23

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Jean Arnault tells the story of the new Louis Vuitton Tambour

To most people an entry-level watch would be something like a Casio, Seiko, or maybe a Hamilton if you want to go Swiss. However, Louis…

We asked a 5 year-old to pick the best watches of 2023…

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02.07.23

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We asked a 5 year-old to pick the best watches of 2023…

Reviewing watches is a subjective business. As you look at any new release, you inevitably bring a lifetime of personal biases and preconceptions to the…

How seconde/seconde/ became the watch world’s answer to Banksy

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24.06.23

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How seconde/seconde/ became the watch world’s answer to Banksy

We interviewed Romaric André, the man behind seconde/seconde/. See what he has to say about his subversive watch creations.

A. Lange & Söhne invite Time+Tide Club Members to boutique lock-in

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21.06.23

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A. Lange & Söhne invite Time+Tide Club Members to boutique lock-in

On a cool Sydney night, with most of the darkened city preoccupied with the Vivid festival, A. Lange & Söhne and Watches of Switzerland hosted…

Roger Dubuis CEO Nicola Andreatta on the concept of Hyper Horology and expecting the unexpected

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12.06.23

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Roger Dubuis CEO Nicola Andreatta on the concept of Hyper Horology and expecting the unexpected

The next stop in our Watches & Wonders CEO interview journey is Roger Dubuis, a brand notable for their big switch from super-classical to Hyper…

Jaeger-LeCoultre CEO Catherine Rénier on the origins of the Reverso and why the golden ratio is central to its success

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25.04.23

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Jaeger-LeCoultre CEO Catherine Rénier on the origins of the Reverso and why the golden ratio is central to its success

At last year’s Watches & Wonders, Jaeger-LeCoultre dazzled attendees with their Stellar Odyssey collection accompanied by a mesmerising stall. This year, they calmed us back…

IWC’S Chris Grainger-Herr talks heritage, innovation and the importance of details

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21.04.23

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IWC’S Chris Grainger-Herr talks heritage, innovation and the importance of details

Walking into the IWC booth at this year’s Watches & Wonders, you were instantly transported into the 1970s, surrounded by iconic shapes from design geniuses…

Understanding Grand Seiko design at a deeper level with GS designer Akira Yoshida

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07.04.23

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Understanding Grand Seiko design at a deeper level with GS designer Akira Yoshida

Grand Seiko has attracted a wide base of watch enthusiasts to their products. Previously an underdog trying to break through in regions outside of Japan,…