Calibre Podcast Presented by Watches of Switzerland

In this exciting episode hosted by Scarlett Baker Journalist at Man about town, meets with Max Busser founder and CEO of MB+F watches. They discuss all things MB+F and Scarlett discovers the why and how of the brand.

For the 2023 year in review, we sit down with our Senior International watch buyer Faye Soteri and Bill Prince Journalist, Editor, Watch commentator and enthusiast. They discuss the landscape of the watch world, developments for the Watches of Switzerland Group and key moments and milestones throughout an exciting year as well as looking forward to 2024.

In this exciting episode, we meet with Carl Cox one of the most influential names in the industry. A musical ambassador, veteran of Acid House and champion of Techno. We discuss Carl’s passion for Extreme E, legendary career and his successful partnership with Zenith.

In this episode, our Senior International Watch Buyer Faye Soteri sits down with Jonny Garrett Founder and CEO of William Wood watches. Jonny introduces us to the William Wood watches, discussing their heritage, values and exciting plans for the future.

In our latest episode of the Calibre podcast our Head of Global Watch Buying Mark Toulson sits down with Benjamin Arabov, CEO of Jacob & Co. to discuss the launch of the 50th anniversary Godfather timepiece. Benjamin gives an exclusive insight into the development and design of this and their other renowned pieces, including their latest collection the Epic X, amongst various others.

In this episode, our Global Head of Watch Buying Mark Toulson meets with prestigious Watchmaker, Designer and Historian Dr Rebecca Struthers. Rebecca talks us through her early life and career, Radio 4’s ‘Book of the Week’, “Hands of Time,” and her exclusive collaboration with Watches of Switzerland. 

Now the dust has settled on this year's Watches and Wonders, experts Robin Swithinbank and Faye Soteri come together to give their expert opinions. The duo discuss the new releases, brand exhibitions, and dive into the key trends that spanned across horology’s most prestigious watch brands, including playful, nostalgic elements, colourful watch dials, sustainability and the rise of smaller case sizes.

Join our VIP Sales Director David Lindsay as he meets with Ken Kessler, Watch Journalist, Historian and Collector to discuss all things pre-owned.

The pair discuss the benefits of buying pre-owned, what to look out for when purchasing, as well as fascinating anecdotes of buying and treasuring pre-owned watches from Ken Kessler himself.

Join Robin Swithinbank and Mark Toulson as they round up the exciting launches from this year's LVMH Watch Week. The pair discuss new launches from Bulgari, Zenith, TAG Heuer and Hublot, as well as any trends they’ve seen emerge from the fair. Join our horological experts as they reveal their stand-out pieces and their overall favourites from this year’s event.

In our first year post-pandemic, Bill Prince and Faye Soteri dissect the horological landscape of 2022. The pair discuss significant implications on the watch industry, from supply and demand, social media to the cost-of-living crisis. They explore new launches and iconic collections, the Watches of Switzerland Group exclusives and key watch events including Watches and Wonders 2022 and the GPGH awards.