Chrono Passion 7 Podcast

This isn’t the long‑awaited follow‑up to the Cold War classic thriller Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, but it is a major milestone for CP7. Welcome to our 70th episode: Podcaster, Jeweller, Sneakerhead, Watch Guy, featuring Alon Ben Joseph.

Having just added London to his Amsterdam watch operations, Alon is host of the hugely popular watch podcast, The Real Time Show, owner of Amsterdam’s legendary Ace Jewellers, self-confessed sneakerhead, and confirmed and fully-certified watch addict.

In this episode, we explore how Alon revels in having  so many fingers in so many pies by balancing horological retail with journalistic neutrality, navigating the challenges of sales and collaborations in this turbulent political and financial climate, and building one of the most influential watch podcasts in the industry. All of this while being able to maintain his other  obsession, sneaker collecting.

There’s also time for some fun and games  of course, as we enjoy the ball of energy that is Alon Ben Joseph. So buckle up and enjoy the ride, for a rollercoaster of industry insights, facts, fears, and fun!

Check Out The Real Time Show On Spotify & Apple Podcasts And Also At:

https://www.therealtime.show

Check Out Ace Jewellers At:

https://www.acejewelers.com/nl

Don't forget to check out  our website at www.chronopassion7.com 

Or our Instagram @chrono_passion_7.

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Join the CP7 boys as we chat to Hamish Robertson, the co‑founder of The Watch Collectors’ Club, one of the UK’s most vibrant and fast‑growing communities for watch lovers. Listen in as Parm and Andy explore how a common interest, passion, and a welcoming culture can transform our horological experience, with a good watch club. 

Hamish talks us through the origins of the Club and why he co-created it, how it’s grown, and what makes its approach to watch appreciation, brand collaborations and international travel to big watch shows so refreshingly different. We also unpack  our individual perspectives on how brands and the watch media need to take action to improve and enhance the experience of the watch communities we hold dear and love. 

The boys also talk about the mysterious conundrum that is modern day Longines, and try to decode what makes its recent watches so much less appreciated than their historical and vintage ones.

So buckle up and enjoy the ride as this is an episode you won’t want to miss. 

Check out The Watch Collector’s Club at: 

www.thewatchcollectorsclub.com

Don't forget to check out  our website at www.chronopassion7.com 

Or our Instagram @chrono_passion_7.

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It’s a new year which means new watches in 2026. So what horological offerings will the big boys bestow on us this year?

The CP7 Boys dive into the year ahead with bold predictions on new releases and emerging trends, blending thoughtful analysis, a few inevitable hits and misses, and a handful of gloriously outrageous leaps of faith.

Will Rolex finally release that polar dial Explorer, can Tudor turn back time and celebrate their centenary with the triumphant return of the Submariner, and will Patek Philippe unleash on us their titan of a watch know as the NautiCube?

All will be revealed as Parm and Andy attempt to decode the trends new releases of 2026, so buckle up and enjoy the ride as we look forward to a watch filled 2026.  

- On a  more serious note please support Parm’s One Month One Watch charity fundraiser for The Alzheimer’s Society here, thank you:

JustGiving Link

Don't forget to check out  our website at www.chronopassion7.com 

Or our Instagram @chrono_passion_7.

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Welcome to the Chrono Passion 7 Podcast's final show of 2025. 

Join the CP7 Boys as we wrap up the year in true festive fashion, kicking back, reflecting on our highlights, and revisiting the standout watches that defined our 2025. From Rolex and H. Moser & Cie to Jaeger‑LeCoultre, Cartier, and plenty more, each getting their moment in the spotlight.

It’s been a huge year for the podcast, and we wanted to share how it all unfolded, what it felt like behind the scenes, and offer a heartfelt thank you to our dedicated listeners, The CP7 Passionati, from where it matters most: behind the mic.

So buckle up and enjoy the ride as we dive into the big shows, the big events, and everything that made 2025 a year to remember in this Christmas and end‑of‑year special.

Don't forget to check out  our website at www.chronopassion7.com 

Or our Instagram @chrono_passion_7.

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As the festive season approaches, it feels only fitting to explore the holy trinity of watchmaking.

The big three, Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin: the watchmakers hailed as the crème de la crème, the pinnacle, and whose watches come with the added prestige of being “trinity” watches for their owners. But have you ever stopped to ask yourself WHY?

Join the CP7 Boys as Parm and Andy take a deep dive into all three brands and unpick revelation after revelation about each of them until you’re asking yourself is this even a debate?!

Using five unique criteria we scrutinise legends, myths, misconceptions with lost horological highlights and achievements which will be your guiding light to the answer to the most posing conundrum, is the trinity:

Eternal, Ready For A Reshuffle or Obsolete?

So buckle up and enjoy the ride as this debate get spicy, heated and downright dogged in this very special episode. 

Don't forget to check out  our website at www.chronopassion7.com 

Or our Instagram @chrono_passion_7.

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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  our website at www.chronopassion7.com 

Or 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  our website at www.chronopassion7.com 

Or 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  our website at www.chronopassion7.com 

Or 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  our website at www.chronopassion7.com 

Or 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  our website at www.chronopassion7.com 

Or our Instagram @chrono_passion_7.

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