The Calibre Podcast is a monthly series that explores topics and questions related to the world of horology
Episodes
Saturday Jun 01, 2019
Saturday Jun 01, 2019
A conversation about the brand, development of timepieces and the relationship between Italian creativity and Swiss watchmaking.
Recorded at Baselworld 2019, this interview with Piero Braga, CEO of Gucci Timepieces discusses the popularity of the brand, staying relevant to generations of customers and how Gucci's iconic fashion and accessories style translates to their timepieces.
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Saturday May 04, 2019
Saturday May 04, 2019
Learn about the history of diving watches and some of the key models through the course of time.
Join CEO of The Watches of Switzerland Group Brian Duffy, Senior Watch Buyer - International, Faye Soteri and Head of Watch Buying, Mark Toulson, as they discuss the foundation of the diver's watch and how it has developed and evolved over time.
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Saturday May 04, 2019
Saturday May 04, 2019
Interview with CEO of IWC, Christoph Grainger-Herr, discussing what to expect in 2019.
In this interview, recorded at SIHH 2019, we were lucky enough to sit down with the CEO of IWC, Christoph-Grainger Herr where we had the opportunity to discuss the new pilot’s watch collection for 2019, a little about the wonder-material ceratanium and also the exclusive partnership between IWC and Spitfire’s The Longest Flight this summer.
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Saturday Apr 06, 2019
Saturday Apr 06, 2019
Our Baselworld 2019 Wrap-up, featuring our CEO, Brian Duffy and Head of Watch Buying Mark Toulson, together with International Senior Watch Buyer Faye Soteri, reviews the latest collections from Rolex, Patek Philippe, Breitling, Tudor and Zenith.
Their favourites across all the collections are also discussed in this episode as Brian, Faye, and Mark all reflect on the pieces they've seen at this year's Baselworld.
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Saturday Apr 06, 2019
Saturday Apr 06, 2019
The vast, rich history of Pilot Watches spans over 110 decades and since 1904, Pilot Watches have been a prominent timepiece that, over time, has been refined and perfected by some of the world's most leading watch manufacturers.
Led by CEO of The Watches of Switzerland Group, Brian Duffy and joined by David Lindsay, Head of VIP Sales and Mark Toulson, Head of Watch Buying, this episode covers the inception of the Pilot's Watch up until present day.
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Sunday Mar 24, 2019
Sunday Mar 24, 2019
Exclusive interview with the CEO of Breitling as part of Baselworld 2019 live coverage.
On our first day at Baselworld 2019, Brian Duffy, CEO of The Watches of Switzerland Group had the opportunity to sit down with the CEO of Breitling, Georges Kern.
Discussing the past, present and future of Breitling, Mr. Kern told Brian about how some of the new collections have come to be and what we can expect going forward.
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Saturday Mar 02, 2019
Saturday Mar 02, 2019
The origins of the Chronograph timepiece including how to look after yours.
Discussing the history of Chronographs, CEO of The Watches of Switzerland Group Brian Duffy along with Head of Watch Buying Mark Toulson, and Lee Reynalds, Watchmaker from our Oxford Street showroom sit down and talk about the history of Chronographs. They covered topics such as the origin of where the name ‘Chronograph’ came from, the first Chronograph wristwatch, and how you can look after your Chronograph watch.
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Saturday Feb 16, 2019
Saturday Feb 16, 2019
Interview with Olympic Snowboarder and friend of TAG Heuer, Aimee Fuller.
The February edition of The Calibre Podcast takes a change a pace as CEO of The Watches of Switzerland Group, Brian Duffy, sits down with Olympic Snowboarder and friend of TAG Heuer, Aimee Fuller.
The conversation with Aimee sees her discussing her partnership with TAG Heuer as well as some of the TAG Heuer timepieces that resonate with her, her ethos and the brand she represents.
She also tells Brian about her latest challenge, training for the London Marathon, her drive to complete it and the journey to overcome this mammoth undertaking.
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Saturday Jan 05, 2019
Saturday Jan 05, 2019
From its founding through to present day, esteemed author and journalist Nicholas Foulkes.
Joined by CEO of The Watches of Switzerland Group Brian Duffy, esteemed author and journalist Nicholas Foulkes discusses with Brian the history of Patek Philippe from its founding right through to present day.
Throughout the conversation, Mr. Foulkes touches on his experiences with watches and discusses the nuances of what makes Patek Philippe the brand it is today.
Nicholas Foulkes is the author of around 25 books on the arts and history. He has written for well-known media outlets such as GQ, Vanity Fair, Country Life and The FT's How to Spend it Magazine.
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Saturday Jan 05, 2019
Saturday Jan 05, 2019
Honorary chairman of TAG Heuer Jack Heuer discusses his time in the watch industry.
Episode 8 of the Calibre Podcast Presented by Watches of Switzerland features a pioneer of the watch industry and honorary chairman of TAG Heuer; Jack Heuer sitting down with Head of Watch Buying at Watches of Switzerland, Mark Toulson.
In this episode, Mark discusses Mr. Heuer's time in the watch industry over his illustrious career over the years and the birth of TAG Heuer, his time in New York City and his various roles within the watch industry.
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