SJX Podcast – SJX Watches https://watchesbysjx.com A Journal Dedicated to Fine Watches Fri, 05 Sep 2025 22:54:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://watchesbysjx.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/cropped-sjx-logo-square-32x32.jpg SJX Podcast – SJX Watches https://watchesbysjx.com 32 32 SJX Podcast: Million Dollar Showdown – Steel Unicorns https://watchesbysjx.com/2025/09/sjx-podcast-episode-9.html Fri, 05 Sep 2025 17:51:47 +0000 https://watchesbysjx.com/?p=277702 On the ninth episode of the SJX Podcast, SJX and Brandon Moore sit down to discuss recent watch launches during Geneva Watch Days, highlighting standout pieces like the hand-made Ferdinand Berthoud (the first of which will be sold at auction) and the Berneron annual calendar, and also reflecting on the flavours of the day like […]]]>

On the ninth episode of the SJX Podcast, SJX and Brandon Moore sit down to discuss recent watch launches during Geneva Watch Days, highlighting standout pieces like the hand-made Ferdinand Berthoud (the first of which will be sold at auction) and the Berneron annual calendar, and also reflecting on the flavours of the day like artisanal finishing and user-friendly calendar watches.

Also on the docket, the record-setting Patek Philippe 1518 in steel returns to auction while a second is up for private sale, and reflecting on our reassuring recent encounter with Breguet’s new chief executive.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Youtube.

 

]]> SJX Podcast: Are Watches Too Expensive? And Discussing Bundling. https://watchesbysjx.com/2025/07/sjx-podcast-episode-8.html Mon, 21 Jul 2025 00:02:03 +0000 https://watchesbysjx.com/?p=272888 This week’s podcast starts with two hot topics – retail prices of watches and “bundling”, or having to buy one watch (or several) in order to get something desirable. The episode also includes several watches we covered recently, including the Vacheron Constantin “Tribute to the Celestial” and the Louis Vuitton Tambour Taiko Spin Time. Listen […]]]>

This week’s podcast starts with two hot topics – retail prices of watches and “bundling”, or having to buy one watch (or several) in order to get something desirable.

The episode also includes several watches we covered recently, including the Vacheron Constantin “Tribute to the Celestial” and the Louis Vuitton Tambour Taiko Spin Time.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

 

]]> SJX Podcast: Urban Jürgensen’s Revival, Breguet’s Birthday, and Spring Auctions https://watchesbysjx.com/2025/07/sjx-podcast-episode-7.html Tue, 08 Jul 2025 04:17:20 +0000 https://watchesbysjx.com/?p=271102 SJX and Brandon Moore kick off episode seven of the SJX Podcast with the relaunch of Urban Jürgensen (which includes a tribute to Derek Pratt’s Oval pocket watch), discussing why this time might be different. Also on the docket is a recap of the spring auction season, which included strong prices for hot names in […]]]>

SJX and Brandon Moore kick off episode seven of the SJX Podcast with the relaunch of Urban Jürgensen (which includes a tribute to Derek Pratt’s Oval pocket watch), discussing why this time might be different.

Also on the docket is a recap of the spring auction season, which included strong prices for hot names in independent watchmaking, though other “indies” waned, surprising showings from hitherto esoteric clocks and pocket watches, and some value buys with out-of-vogue timepieces. Lastly, we recap Breguet’s 250th anniversary launches so far, which have met with a mixed reception, but demonstrate signs of life for a historic brand.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

 

]]> SJX Podcast: Max Büsser and 20 Years of MB&F https://watchesbysjx.com/2025/06/sjx-podcast-episode-6-mbandf-max-busser.html Fri, 20 Jun 2025 00:00:49 +0000 https://watchesbysjx.com/?p=269105 Our editor Brandon Moore sat down with Maximilian Büsser of MB&F to reflect on 20 years of disruptive design, and why the classical SP One is the greatest gift he’s given to himself and the brand. Mr Büsser touches on the challenges independent watchmakers faced before their recent surge in popularity, noting the struggles of […]]]>

Our editor Brandon Moore sat down with Maximilian Büsser of MB&F to reflect on 20 years of disruptive design, and why the classical SP One is the greatest gift he’s given to himself and the brand. Mr Büsser touches on the challenges independent watchmakers faced before their recent surge in popularity, noting the struggles of himself and his contemporaries. And now the opposite has happened: dealing with the strains of massive, unexpected success.

Listen to him discuss the last two decades and the next two decades on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

 

]]> SJX Podcast: Geneva Auctions and Breguet https://watchesbysjx.com/2025/05/sjx-podcast-episode-5.html Tue, 06 May 2025 22:01:00 +0000 https://watchesbysjx.com/?p=266498 In the fifth episode of the SJX Podcast, Brandon Moore and SJX discuss Breguet’s reinterpretation of the Souscription for its 250th anniversary, as well as a historical Breguet watches coming up for auction, including a pocket watch owned by Napoleon’s sister and the very first modern-day Breguet Sympathique. We also talk about Christopher Ward’s daring […]]]>

In the fifth episode of the SJX Podcast, Brandon Moore and SJX discuss Breguet’s reinterpretation of the Souscription for its 250th anniversary, as well as a historical Breguet watches coming up for auction, including a pocket watch owned by Napoleon’s sister and the very first modern-day Breguet Sympathique.

We also talk about Christopher Ward’s daring new C12 with a dial-side balance wheel and very contemporary styling, before moving on to antique watches and clocks coming up for auction at Phillips in Geneva, including a 1920s portico mystery clock by Cartier in the “orientalist” style. Lastly, we finish some complicated pocket watches, which are perhaps under appreciated but magnificent examples of horology.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

 

]]> SJX Podcast: Watches & Wonders 2025 Roundup https://watchesbysjx.com/2025/04/sjx-podcast-episode-4.html Sun, 13 Apr 2025 07:19:45 +0000 https://watchesbysjx.com/?p=260781 With Watches & Wonders 2025 having just concluded, we discuss the best watches seen at the fair, as well as developments and happenings at the year’s biggest watch fair. We cover the establishment brands – Rolex and Vacheron Constantin were standouts – and the independents. (For a written take on the fair, read my editorial.) […]]]>

With Watches & Wonders 2025 having just concluded, we discuss the best watches seen at the fair, as well as developments and happenings at the year’s biggest watch fair. We cover the establishment brands – Rolex and Vacheron Constantin were standouts – and the independents.

(For a written take on the fair, read my editorial.)

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

 

]]> SJX Podcast: Ahead of Watches & Wonders 2025 https://watchesbysjx.com/2025/03/sjx-podcast-episode-3.html Tue, 25 Mar 2025 14:06:20 +0000 https://watchesbysjx.com/?p=259516 This week we remember Jean-Pierre Hagmann, whose hand created some of the finest watch cases in modern watchmaking. We discuss the latest creations from Audemars Piguet, Albishorn, Biver, Krayon, and Laurent Ferrier. We also dedicate a segment to questions from our readers, namely the value and appeal of independent watchmaking. We then close with thoughts […]]]>

This week we remember Jean-Pierre Hagmann, whose hand created some of the finest watch cases in modern watchmaking. We discuss the latest creations from Audemars Piguet, Albishorn, Biver, Krayon, and Laurent Ferrier.

We also dedicate a segment to questions from our readers, namely the value and appeal of independent watchmaking.

We then close with thoughts on Watches & Wonders 2025, offering insights into the buzz and speculation surrounding upcoming releases, the evolving trends we’re anticipating, and what collectors and enthusiasts should watch out for in the months ahead.

Tune in for a heartfelt tribute, expert insights, and a forward-looking discussion on all things horological. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or simply love the artistry of finely made watches, this episode promises a meaningful blend of reflection and excitement for what’s next in the world of watchmaking.

The podcast is now live on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

]]> Introducing the SJX Podcast https://watchesbysjx.com/2025/02/sjx-podcast-episode-2.html Thu, 27 Feb 2025 09:56:22 +0000 https://watchesbysjx.com/?p=258124 We are pleased to announce the launch of the SJX Podcast, which is now an official part of our programming. The podcast will be regular and topical (though the very first instalment was an ad hoc collector conversation). In the official inaugural episode, editor Brandon Moore and SJX talk about the state of the industry and […]]]>

We are pleased to announce the launch of the SJX Podcast, which is now an official part of our programming. The podcast will be regular and topical (though the very first instalment was an ad hoc collector conversation).

In the official inaugural episode, editor Brandon Moore and SJX talk about the state of the industry and Swiss watch export figures, the developments at LVMH watches, including Louis Vuitton’s investment in a state-of-the-art manufacture and Zenith’s evolution into a watchmaker’s watchmaker.

They also look ahead to Watches & Wonders 2025, and discuss what’s on the cards for brands big and small.

The podcast is now live on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

Addition March 8, 2025: YouTube link added.

]]> SJX Podcast Episode 1: A Conversation with Collectors in Dubai https://watchesbysjx.com/2023/12/sjx-podcast-episode-1.html Fri, 08 Dec 2023 07:33:23 +0000 https://watchesbysjx.com/?p=209115 Welcome to the inaugural episode of the SJX Podcast, which will be all about in-depth conversations with people from the heart of the industry, discussing the topics that matter. Our first episode is about collecting: during Dubai Watch Week, we sat down with Adel Al Rahmani, the founder of Dubai Watch Club, and Syed Hamed […]]]>

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the SJX Podcast, which will be all about in-depth conversations with people from the heart of the industry, discussing the topics that matter.

Our first episode is about collecting: during Dubai Watch Week, we sat down with Adel Al Rahmani, the founder of Dubai Watch Club, and Syed Hamed Hosseini, a collector based in Dubai.

Both take extremely different approaches when it comes to their pursuit of watches, and listening to them talk about the reasoning behind each is not only fascinating, but sheds light on collectors’ perspectives.

The conversation includes hot topics like what it’s like trying to buy from certain brands when you’re not at the top of the “list” and even the safety of wearing recognisable timepieces in European cities. We hope you enjoy the half hour conversation.

 

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