What determines the meaning of a grail watch? Is it a horological equivalent of the legendary Holy Grail, a symbolic object of spiritual and mystical perfection sought after by such luminaries as King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table, the wacky team at Monty Python, and all the way to fearless adventurer Indiana Jones? Or is it simply a glorified wishlist item, shaped by hype, heritage, and the ever-shifting tides of taste? In this episode, Parm and Andy explore the grail’s many forms and guises: from auction desirables and independent watch heroes, to deeply personal and emotionally charged obsessions that defy mainstream logic.

Taking the views of friends and listeners to heat up the conversation, the boys then move to their own personal opinions, where this wicked debate becomes a reflective analysis of what they believe a grail watch means to them today. Has this changed compared to when their love for the hobby began? Is it really one masterpiece that completes a collection, or is it an elusive moving target, always just out of reach? Or can it be easier to achieve than you'd first think? Our horologically charged duo unpack the psychology behind the chase, the role of storytelling, and the way one's desire evolves with experience, exposure and identity.

So listen in to find out all of the above, and if the grail watch is a myth, a feeling, or a rite of passage? Does the grail reveal more about the seeker than the object itself, giving away more than meets the eye? Answers to these questions and more will be revealed, as this episode invites you to rethink the quest, not as a destination, but as a journey that redefines popular opinion.

We'd like to say a big thank you to our friends and listeners (and great collectors) for their comments and feedback to make this show truly unforgettable:

1. Guille - @guillemcorbero on IG

2. Neil - @watchfulneil on IG and also from @realwatchbrothers on IG 

(check out their website at https://watchbrothers.co.uk)

3. Joseba 

4. Faisal - @fsohail on IG

5. Jordi -  @watch_zaddy on IG

6. Ed - @fasionably_late_ed on IG

7. Joan 

8. Dom - @unpuredcl on IG

So buckle up and enjoy the ride on this rollercoaster of a journey to discover what a Grail Watch really is.

Don't forget to check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience at:
www.chronopassion7.com or at our Instagram @chrono_passion_7.

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Join Parm and Andy as they sit down with Armand Billard, one of the two founders of Sartory Billard, whose handcrafted dials and collaborative approach have earned him a devoted following in the world of independent watchmaking. From titanium canvases to iridescent guilloché, Armand shares how emotion, elegance, and experimentation shape his horological philosophy.

We begin with the origin story of Sartory Billard, discovering how Armand transitioned from the corporate world at Alcatel to pursue the vision rooted in beauty, craftsmanship, and emotional connection. That being his horological passion, the very special and unique independent watch brand Sartory Billard. He explains how client-led customisation became the brand’s signature, turning each watch into a deeply personal collaboration. As the boys dig deeper into the ethos Armand strives to uphold, he reflects on the power of colour, texture, and storytelling in dial design, revealing how each element is chosen not just for aesthetics, but for the feeling it evokes and emanates.

This episode also explores the broader indie watch scene, with Armand offering candid insights into its evolution and the growing appetite for personalisation. We throw in an extra twist to the show with a CP7 Challenge for Armand, where Parm and Andy set him a very special task.

Whether you’re deep into the indie watch scene or just discovering the magic of bespoke horology, this episode is a masterclass in watchmaking as art. So buckle up and enjoy the ride as we talk about creating bespoke watches and horological memories.

Check out Sartory Billard's watches and the bespoke watchmaking process on their website at:

https://sartory-billard.com

Don't forget to check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience at:
www.chronopassion7.com or at our Instagram @chrono_passion_7.

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Pack your loupe and watch gloves, and join us as we talk all things Geneva Watch Days 2025. We're full boots-on-the-ground (literally, with blisters to prove it!) to bring you the inside scoop on the world's premier independent watchmaker's event, bar none. It's where the indie brands come to flex, the big names now start to appear, and your CP7 Boys roam this lakeside watch haven to bring you the best in class experience from this very special event. 

While in Geneva, we sipped Flat Whites and ate croissants (you have to hear the Beau Rivage story!), walked the city and immersed ourselves in the coolest indie watch releases of the show. Geneva Watch Days isn’t your typical watch show—it’s more hotel suite hangouts, incredibly deep talks with real watchmakers, and spontaneous deep dives into horology, with the artisans and creatives who make this unbelievable magic happen... and some!

So tune in to hear our most recent Genevan experience, highlighting our loves, our loathes, and why we keep coming back for more.

Did we enjoy it this year? There's only one way to find out... so buckle up and enjoy the ride as we lift the lid on Geneva Watch Days 2025!

Don't forget to check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience at:
www.chronopassion7.com or at our Instagram @chrono_passion_7.

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Welcome back to your favourite watch-related podcast!

This is a very special episode where we are joined by Pietro Tomajer of The Limited Edition (first seen in Episode 13) whose pioneering independent and artisan watch platform is celebrating its 10th birthday. 

We take a deep dive into the challenges Pietro met to become the first major retailer for independent watch brands  in the UK.  We also find out  how he managed to create and shape a cultural shift to open collectors’ eyes to the wonderful world of artisan watchmaking. Hear how he built trust and solid relationships with high-end collectors from all around the world and why it’s time to open a retail premises in London. Plus, what exactly is so magical about Vianney Halter to make him Pietro’s ultimate master watchmaker  

As a bonus we also share what to expect at Geneva Watch Days 2025. Which brands should you look out for this year and the fun that awaits you once you touchdown in Geneva

So buckle up and enjoy the ride as we toast 10 years of The Limited Edition.

Check out The Limited Edition online:

www.thelimitededition.co.uk

Check out The Limited Edition on YouTube:

https://youtube.com/@thelimitededition

Don't forget to check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience at:
www.chronopassion7.com or at our Instagram @chrono_passion_7.

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Join the CP7 Boys as we step into the resurgent world of British horology with none other than Katya and Alistair Audsley, the PR & Memberships Manager and the CEO, respectively, of The British Watch & Clock Makers Alliance. Get the behind-the-scenes scoop as we share an insider's account on the phenomenal British Watchmakers' Day, which was in its second year, from the two people who made it all possible.

Meet Katya and Alistair as they share with us the passion, purpose, and responsibility they have in driving the very welcome rejuvenation of British watchmaking to the next level. Get their insights into the Alliance’s mission to be a celebration of the people and timepieces shaping the future of British horology. We also discover how British Watchmakers' Day has become a true family affair, and why continual evolution—for both organisers and brands—demands raising the bar, and upping their game, with each passing year. In a really fascinating show hear what it takes to deliver the simple concept and idea of this British watch show into a real-life resounding homegrown success.

Of course, we talk about future plans for the show and what we can all do to make it even more special next year, which can't be done without some reflections on the previous two shows. We also discover how the event is now attracting visitors from all around the world, but most importantly, can we talk Andy into leaving the sun-soaked climbs of Barcelona and attend next year? Listen in and find out.

So buckle up and enjoy the ride as we lift the lid on what it takes to run the British Watch & Clock Makers Alliance and pull off that amazing British Watchmakers' Day event.

If you want to join the British Watch & Clock Makers Alliance for all of the incredible benefits mentioned in the show, and to support British watchmaking,  check out their website here:

https://britishwatchmakers.com

Don't forget to check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience at:
www.chronopassion7.com or at our Instagram @chrono_passion_7.

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Join the CP7 boys on our landmark 60th episode as we delve into the world of collecting Patek Philippe watches, and what better way to celebrate 60 episodes than to invite John and Tania from the incredible Collectability Podcast onto our show. The Collectability Podcast is a treasure trove for watch enthusiasts, especially those captivated by the legacy and craftsmanship of Patek Philippe. Hosted by John Reardon and Tania Edwards, the show features engaging conversations with collectors, historians, watchmakers, and industry insiders who share their passion and expertise on all things Patek.

So if you want to know your Patek 96 from your Patek 5970 and why the Ellipse has a greater appeal than the Gondolo, join us in this fascinating conversation as we decode that mysterious world of collecting vintage Patek Philippe. Let John and Tania guide you on starting that journey, what are the pitfalls, and regardless of recent PR blunders, why Patek is still the ultimate in sophistication in the watch world.

We get to know all about the highly informed and engaging duo and their very unique and educational podcast. Of course, a CP7 show wouldn't be the same without hearing about their fascinating back stories. Especially one particular story set in the red light district of Bangkok, you won't believe it!

Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just beginning your horological journey, this show offers a rich blend of storytelling, education, and insider knowledge that brings the world of Patek Philippe to life.

So buckle up and enjoy the ride, as we talk all things collecting Patek Philippe and the awesome Collectability Podcast, in this marathon of a 60th Episode.

Check out the Collectability Podcast on Spotify & YouTube and also on their website at:

https://collectability.com/podcasts

Don't forget to check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience at:
www.chronopassion7.com or at our Instagram @chrono_passion_7.

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What is a geezer watch?

The watch a garish, flashy and smooth-talking cockney “Jack The Lad” from Old London Town would wear? Or the watch for a well-heeled silver fox man of a certain age with style, wisdom and a hankering for watches from the precious-metal and slightly outlandish design obsessed decades, the 1970s and 1980s? 

Join us as we talk about our favourite “Geezer” watches from Rolex, Omega, Piaget, Patek Philippe and many more. Find out if our choices are more suited to disco dancing, Saturday Night Fever’s Tony Manero? Or the classy and cool former chairman of Fiat, Gianni Agnelli.

So buckle up and enjoy this two tone and solid gold ride as we talk about our favourite Geezer Watches… CP7 Style!

Don't forget to check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience at:
www.chronopassion7.com or at our Instagram @chrono_passion_7.

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Welcome back to your favourite watch-related podcast! We’ve had an unplanned break but we are back and raring to go, and what a show to come back with.

It’s summertime and we have the perfect guest and watch drop for you in this very special episode. The CP7 Boys are delighted to be joined by Toby Küffer, the über cool and engaging Vice President of the industry challenging, independent Swiss watch brand Norqain, who have taken the watch world by storm with their Wild One range of watches. We also exclusively reveal the story and inspiration behind their latest release, the Norqain Freedom 60 Chrono “Enjoy Life” Special Edition (or the Ice Cream watch) which is being launched at the same time that this show drops. The watch is reminder to us all that no matter how serious life gets, we can always treat ourselves to some fun and an ice cream, also making this the perfect summer watch.

The boys also discover how sports play a huge part in influencing the brand and why Toby sees Norqain as the challengers in the watch industry, challenging it to be more daring, fresh and full of new ideas, with a whole host of successful brand ambassadors from a variety of different sports. We also get to hear how one Jean Claude Biver sought them out one day saying he wanted to be a part of the next big thing the watch world, Norqain.

So buckle up and enjoy the ride and tame your inner Wild One in this very special and exclusive show with Toby Küffer.

Don't forget to check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience at:
www.chronopassion7.com or at our Instagram @chrono_passion_7.

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Join us in our latest episode as we talk to creative watch visionary, formerly of Audemars Piguet, Thibaut GUITTARD, the founder of ALTO Watches.  

Hear about how this young French, risk-taking entrepreneur has taken the watch world by storm with his uniquely designed ALTO ART 01. We find out why his inspirations were wedge shaped sports cars from the 1970s such as the Aston Martin Bulldog and Maserati Boomerang, art, Christopher Nolan movies and electronic music sensations Daft Punk. 

We also get to hear all about ALTO’s latest releases called the ART01 Monochrome Black and Monochrome Grey adding to the original, and how the idea for a collection was inspired by a very special member on the ALTO team, former Cartier Senior Watch Designer Raphaël Abeillon, who is now the creative director.  

We also get to predict a few trends in the industry that we could be seeing in the upcoming future. 

So buckle up and enjoy the ride as we give you another special guest on your favourite watch-related podcast. 

Don't forget to check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience at:
www.chronopassion7.com or at our Instagram @chrono_passion_7.

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We’re back from Watches & Wonders 2025 and the boys have lots to tell on their second visit to the greatest watch show on earth. 

Rather than go through all the usual releases we thought we’d tell the tale of our trip and the story of our experiences, likes, dislikes and of course the best of the novelties we saw at Palexpo in Geneva and beyond. 

So get our take on this year’s event, and opinions on Tudor, Vacheron Constantin, Hermés, Cartier, Hublot, A. Lange & Söhne, Laurent Ferrier and many, many more.   

Catch up on the boys’ brand dinners and who we met out at the biggest watch event in the world, including the fun there is to be had.

So buckle up and enjoy the ride as CP7 once again go to Watches & Wonders.  

Don't forget to check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience at:
www.chronopassion7.com or at our Instagram @chrono_passion_7.

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