Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast, Episode 728! We’re joined by our good friend Mark Wheeler, writer, collector, and long-time Christopher Ward whisperer, who takes us through his recent travels from Zurich to Biel/Bienne, including a rare, full VIP tour inside Omega’s headquarters.

From witnessing the automated stock system and the pressure-chamber secrets behind the Ultra Deep, to seeing centre tourbillon movements up close and learning why your iPad covers are magnetism’s silent villains, Mark pulls back the curtain on details most of us never get to witness.

We also get into his favourites from Omega and Christopher Ward, the quirks of Spirate regulation, museum highlights, eye-opening visits to Chronoswiss, and even the moment his non-watch-collecting wife finally found a watch she loved.

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https://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/author/markwheeler/ Mark is wearing his Summer Blue Seamaster Ploprof 1200MOmega Seamaster 75th Anniversary Collection in Summer BlueWatch Alert – Omega Speedmaster Super Racing with Spirate SystemSeamaster Diver 300M GreenConstellation Globemaster Annual Calendar Omega Constellation Blue MeteoriteEvent: Christopher Ward 2019 Preview EdinburghMark’s Christopher Ward – C7 Apex.Christopher Ward Twelve Christopher Ward SealanderChristopher Ward The C12 Loco

Christopher Waard Bel CantoChristopher Ward C60 Trident ReefChristopher Ward C63 Sealander Extreme GMTRikki’s The C12 LocoRikki is wearing the Cadola Speedster GreenOmega HQ in Biel.Omega De Ville Center TourbillonReview : Omega Speedmaster Apollo 8 Dark Side of The Moon Watch (311.92.44.30.01.001)Omega Museum.

1906 Marquerite.Lunar lander.Christopher Ward Biel.Armin Strom Biel.Swatch.Omega Speedmaster Rising Sun.Omega Seamaster Titanium TantalumRaymond Weil freelancer Complete CalendarTissot Bellissima.Chronoswiss.

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As we gear up for the most laid-back, sun-soaked horological gathering on the planet, here is what’s been happening in the watch world. Starting with a hands-on look at the Bausele  Elemental and why its dial work, bezel construction, hidden cyclops, and even the sand-filled crown make it one of the most impressive value pieces we’ve handled in a long time.

From there, we move into Czapek’s tenth-anniversary release and its new calibre, breaking down the hunter-case design, the 24-hour jumping hour display, and the openworked mechanics that make it such a standout.

We cover the Studio Underdog x Messina Lab “Champagne & Caviar” collab, discussing its bespoke Sellita movement, textured dial work, and blink-and-you-miss-it sellout. The conversation continues with Patek’s headline-grabbing auction result, Christopher Ward’s return to the Jumping Hour with the Mark V, and Tissot’s move into titanium and Damascus steel for the PRX.

We also touch on Hamilton’s futuristic Ventura Edge Skeleton, movement-maker shakeups, and Fossil Group’s restructuring. Plus, we have a special insert featuring Straum x The Real Time Show Stormy Seas collaboration, featuring Rob Nudds and Øystein, the co-founder of Straum.

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Bausele Elemental Oceanic Bluehttps://www.instagram.com/bausele/  Instagram videoInferno BlackCzapek Time Jumper Horage Supercede Champagne & Caviar Studio Underd0g x Massena LAB 03SERIESNew Patek Philippe ref. 1518 auction record: CHF 14.2 million.Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk VChristopher Ward and Fears Jumping Hour.Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour ‘Barleycorn Plum’Scottish Watches Podcast #723: The Fastest Humans on Earth – 4 World Record Holders Talk Time and Speed Over DistanceChocolate WatchScottish Watches Podcast #705: Art Attack – With The Dial Artist and Black BadgerPRX Powermatic 80 in Titanium and Damascus SteelTissot RockWatchStraum × TRTS Jan Mayen Titanium Stormy SeasJan Mayen Titanium Arctic BlueJan Mayen Glacier WhiteStraum & Time+Tide.

https://britishwatchmakers.com/ 

Hamilton VENTURA EDGE SKELETON Scottish Watches Podcast #722: We Get Spooked With The Latest New WatchesDouble wristing Doc.Rikki’s new Fears Redcliff 39.5 Burlingame Edition ‘Confetti’Dave is wearing the Horage Microreg Revolution 3dubaiwatchweek.com/register Scottish Watches Podcast #725: Bringing Italian Flair To The Watch Industry With D1 MilanoScottish Watches Podcast #724: Honouring a Hero with Hautlence Scottish Watches Podcast #721: We Throw The Book at Ken Kessler – The Watch CompendiumScottish Watches Podcast #719: Studio Underd0g and FEARS Talk About The Mim0sa with Rich and NicholasWhen Watches Go Global – Checking In From Hong Kong With Barbara Palumbo

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Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 726! Barbara’s back from New York and she’s got plenty to say. Fresh off the 10th anniversaries of both WatchTime and WindUp, she joins us to give a proper boots-on-the-ground look at what went down across America’s biggest week in watches.

From the grandeur of Gotham Hall, where brands like Czapek, Moser, MB&F, GF, and Chopard showed off their latest creations to the packed energy of WindUp, where over 140 micro and independent brands had crowds queuing around the block.

Barbara brings all the behind-the-scenes stories and first impressions you won’t find in a press release. We get into how the U.S. watch scene has exploded, the growing diversity of collectors, creators, and newcomers. She also reflects on her upcoming role as a GPHG jury member (tonight on launch day of this show) offering a glimpse into the preparation and anticipation leading up to Geneva’s most prestigious awards.

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Barbara is wearing her Brew Metric Lite – Silver and BlackOut Of Order SETTANTA BRONZEBamford London Mayfair 2.0Rikki is wearing his new Venezianico Arsenale Bronzo – 6221556Arsenale 40 – 6221501CWatchTime.

WindUp Watch Fair.

https://www.gphg.org/en https://www.gphg.org/en/gphg-2025/jury https://www.gphg.org/en/gphg-2025/nominated-timepieces 

Dubai Watch Week 2025:  Activities SB04-E SMALL BANG BLUEIsotope Mercury MarquetryHalloween Philly 2001 Lara Croft.

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Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 725!

The Swiss have SWATCH, the Japanese have G-SHOCK and Italians have D1 Milano!

Today, we’re speaking with Dario Spallone, founder of D1 Milano! A brand that has successfully merged Italian design with contemporary pop-art sensibilities. D1 is best known for experimenting with materials like polycarbonate with soft-touch coatings, PVD-treated components, and carbon fiber dials,  all while keeping the finishing and details far beyond what you’d expect at the price point.

In this conversation, Dario takes us through the origins of the brand, which he launched at the age of 20, and explains why simplicity in design often conceals the most complex decisions. We’ll dive into their cult favorite Sketch editions, the ultra-thin line, and the brand’s R&D collaborations with the Polytechnic University of Milan that are pushing new material science into accessible watchmaking.

We also explore how D1 Milano approaches collaborations, from comics to the upcoming Pan Am project. This is a deep dive into how a young Italian brand has carved out a unique identity between fashion watches, Genta-era inspirations, and design experimentation.

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Dario is wearing his D1 Milano Ecru Polycarbon 

Rikki is wearing his D1 Milano White Sketch PolycarbonD1

White Sketch Polychrono Chronograph

 D1 Ultra Thin

D1 Milano Mechanical Skeleton

D1 Milano Poly CarboniumD1 1970 Milano Groovy Green

D1 Milano x Pan Am

D1 Milano x INTERD1 Milano x Prema

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Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 724!

This week, we dive deep into the mechanical minds of Hautlence, the experimental sibling of H. Moser & Cie, now steered by Cedric, the brand’s new creative lead. We unpack how a small Neuchâtel think-tank became a Schaffhausen powerhouse of kinetic design.

From the wandering-hour Vagabonde and the retrograde Linear to the mind-bending Sphere with its triple-axis rotation. Cedric breaks down the real mechanics behind these displays, the shared engineering ecosystem with Moser and Precision Engineering, and how 3D printing and modular calibres are letting Hautlence rethink horological architecture.

Then we get to the big one: the new Linear Giadomo Agostini edition, a red-and-silver tribute the MotoGP legend of the same name, blending racing cues with the brand’s gearbox-like linear time display.

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Hautlence RETROVISION 85Rikki is wearing his Moser Memeliner. Hautlence The LinearMoser Pioneer Flying HoursHautlence VAGABONDEHautlence The SphereHautlence RETROVISION 47H. Moser Cheese Watch.H. Moser & Cie. Swiss Alp.Moser Nature Watch.Precision Engineering.Moser Pop CollectionHautlence THE HELIXStreamliner Alpine Limited Edition Pink Livery

Hautlence Linear Giacomo Agostini.

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Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 723!

This episode of the Scottish Watches Podcast shifts gears from pure horology to extreme velocity. Recorded from the Peninsula Hotel’s Napier Room, it brings together the minds behind Brooklands Watch Company and a lineup of guests who quite literally live life in the fast lane.

Returning guest Simon Jeffs unveils the new Spectrum and Spectrum 2 models, a vivid evolutions of the brand’s speed-inspired Triple Four chronograph. While sharing the table with legendary figures like Andy Wallace, the man who piloted Bugattis beyond 300 mph, Alastair Gibson, former F1 chief mechanic turned carbon-fiber artist and land speed racer, Andy Green, the only human to go supersonic on land, and Richard Noble, who’s currently aiming for the water speed record and having been the king of speed in the analogue age.

From aerodynamic testing at breakneck speeds to the art of sculpting motion itself, the discussion becomes a deep dive into how engineering, precision, and obsession intersect across watches, cars motorcycles and more!

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Scottish Watches Podcast #532: World Speed Records, Concorde and Creating Watches With The Brooklands Watch Company  Brooklands Track.

Scottish Watches Podcast #573: Watches, Concorde, and World Speed Records Brooklands Watches. Brooklands Triple Four Racing Chronograph Watch.Brooklands Watch for Watchmakers’ Day.Scottish Watches Podcast #653: No Horsing Around With Brooklands Latest CreationsBrooklands The Golden Miller

NEW Triple-Four Spectrum

Launch event with true legends:

Alastair Gibson – multiple motorbike speed record holder

Andy Wallace – world production car speed record holder

Andy Green – world land speed record holder (the only human to go supersonic on land!)

Richard Noble – former land speed record holder, currently aiming for the water speed record

Andy Wallace. BUGATTI Chiron breaks through magic 300mph barrier   

Jaguar XJ220.McLaren F1.The story behind the McLaren F1 and its record-breaking 240.1mph top speedTriple Crown of Endurance Racing by winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1988, the 24 Hours of Daytona in 1990, 1997, and 1999, and the 12 Hours of Sebring in 1992 and 1993.Alastair Gibson Bonneville Land Speed Record.Andy Green, aka the fastest man on earth, 763mph, Thrust SSC, 1997.Thrust SSC – still the only car to travel faster than the speed of sound.Richard Noble, the fastest man on earth in the analogue age, 633mph, 1983.The world’s two fastest men on driving at 633 mph in Thrust2Richard Noble at Brooklands Part Two The Water Speed Record ChallengeJCB Dieselmax.JCB Diesel Max – The World’s Fastest Diesel0 to 628mph / 1010kmh in 50 seconds

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Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 722!

The conversation opens with a look at Hautlence’s newly downsized and more wearable Sphere Series 3, where we break down its signature spherical jumping hour display and retrograde minutes in all their nerdy, kinetic glory. From there, they shift gears to celebrate the launch of Man of the Hour, Waco’s new docuseries delving into the art and humanity of independent watchmaking. From there, attention shifts to Man of the Hour, a new docuseries produced by Revolution’s Wei Koh’s, celebrating the creativity and personalities behind independent watchmaking, featuring names like F.P. Journe and Grubel Forsey.

The conversation then moves to Raymond Weil’s Toccata Heritage Classic, a revival of seventies elegance with slim profiles and subtle sunburst dials, followed by a look at Mido’s Dia de Muertos-inspired Commander Gradient. Michael Friedman’s debut of Pattern Recognition, a curved astronomical tourbillon that marks his post-Audemars Piguet chapter, and Urwerk’s surprisingly restrained UR-10 Space Meter, which measures cosmic distances rather than time. Closing out the show are fresh looks at CIGA Design’s updated Everest Summit Central Tourbillon and a spotlight on Heinrich Watches’ Radiance collection. Strong examples of how innovation and craft are thriving at multiple price points in today’s watch landscape.

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https://www.bristolwatch.show/https://www.dubaiwatchweek.com/ Hautlence THE SPHERE SERIES 3 Hautlence RETROVISION 47 CONCEPT 1Hautlence RETROVISION 85 CONCEPT 2 Scottish Watches Podcast #211: Wei Koh From Revolution and The Rake Talks Attitude and Gratitude In The Watch WorldMan Of The Hourhttps://manofthehour.tv/episodes/ 

Man Of The Hour (Official Trailer)Raymond Weil Toccata Heritage

Scottish Watches Podcast #689: Watch Crime Special – Stay Safe This Summer With The Metropolitan Police Flying SquadMido Commander Gradient Catrines

One of America’s best-known watch brands is now from Milton Keynes

Pattern Recognition B-Theory astronomical tourbillon

Urwerk UR-10 Spacemeter

CIGA design Central Tourbillon Watch · Everest Summit

Scottish Watches Podcast #716: Rolex, Moser, Montblanc, Norqain and More – Weekly News Update

Horizon – Mineral Musou

HEINRICH Watches Radiance

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Scottish Watches Podcast #721: We Throw The Book at Ken Kessler – The Watch Compendium

Scottish Watches Podcast #719: Studio Underd0g and FEARS Talk About The Mim0sa with Rich and Nicholas

Scottish Watches Podcast #717 : Tour Of Duty – Gem from Elliot Brown Reports In

Scottish Watches Podcast #713: The Watchmaking Secret Hidden In Plain Sight – Minerva

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Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast!

Sometimes a watch book lands on your desk and you already know what to expect: brand history, press shots, maybe a little puffery. But this one was different. What started as a Christopher Ward publication evolved into a comprehensive exploration of the entire world of watch enthusiasm, encompassing collecting, community, and the industry’s unique quirks.

In this episode, we welcome back writer Ken Kessler, whose new book Compendium Volume One captures decades of stories, opinions, and lessons. Ken dives into the parallels between watches and hi-fi, how one industry collapsed under its own weight while the other seems to thrive, and what that means for the next generation of collectors.

We talk about the health of British watchmaking, the impact of U.S. tariffs, and why the current flood of new releases could be both a blessing and a curse.

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Ken is wearing his Universal Genève Space Compax.Rikki is wearing his The C12 Loco Breguet Tradition.Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel.https://www.christopherward.com/int/loupe-magazine  Compendium 01: The Ultimate Watch Collector’s BookScottish Watches Podcast #719: Studio Underd0g and FEARS Talk About The Mim0sa with Rich and Nicholas

Scottish Watches Podcast #432: Watches, Cars, Cameras, and Audio With Ken Kessler

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Watch Writings – www.watch-words.com

And the book itself – https://www.christopherward.com/watch-accessories/compendium-01%3A-the-ultimate-watch-collector%E2%80%99s-book/BOOK01.html?srsltid=AfmBOorFpb03wmUbNHQrXJOV8M7meuLEeQNNhIjERB4dhevbzrmOKJPg

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Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast 720! The updated Omega Speedmaster “Grey Side of the Moon” sparks debate, with impressive hand-wound movement and slimmer proportions, but a price hike that raises eyebrows. Czapek’s latest Antarctic model, with its translucent enamel dial, earns high praise for craftsmanship and originality, while Ming’s 3D-printed titanium bracelet receives credit for pushing innovation into new territory. The 1980s Seiko Astronaut reissue is both nostalgic and fun, but many feel the £400-plus price tag stretches the appeal. Chloe Chan’s debut Minim collection, on the other hand, impresses with elegant design and thoughtful East–West detailing. Formex’s new 41 mm Essence hits that Goldilocks sweet spot, and British indie Moles & Co. gets attention for offering sharp design and a solid movement at an accessible price.

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Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon

Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon

Review : Omega Speedmaster Apollo 8 Dark Side of The Moon Watch (311.92.44.30.01.001) 

Up Close: Omega Speedmaster Apollo 8 Mk2

Casio Back to the Future’s 40th anniversary.

Czapek Antarctique Plique-a-Jour

Möels & Co 528 S2

Dave from Geneva Watch Days.

MING Polymesh

Rikki’s Molten Magma.

Scottish Watches Podcast #719: Studio Underd0g and FEARS Talk About The Mim0sa with Rich and Nicholas

Dave is wearing the Horage LENSMAN 2 GLOBAL

 Jeremy Clarkson Why The Porsche 928

https://www.youtube.com/@6u66legun

Horage Array 10th Anniversary…it didn’t cost 100 million!

Seiko Rotocall 80s Seiko “Astronaut” A829-6029

Minim Watches

Scottish Watches Podcast #542: Collector Chat With Chloe Chan

Formex ESSENCE FortyOne

Scottish Watches Podcast #715: Turning A Watch Hobby Into A Career With James Lamburn

Scottish Watches Podcast #713: The Watchmaking Secret Hidden In Plain Sight – Minerva

Scottish Watches Podcast #711: What Went On In Hong Kong! New Watches And Much More

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Welcome to a very special episode of The Scottish Watches Podcast featuring not one, but two firm favourite friends who are calling in from the USA to chat about their latest co-collaborations!

Studio Underd0g and Fears are two of the biggest brands in the UK pushing boundaries and creating creative wrist wear that appeals across all corners of the globe and across all varieties of style.

Joining us live from this year’s Wind Up Watch Fair, Nicholas and Rich are here not only to tell you about the watch you just missed getting a hold of, but the watch you CAN get a hold of this week – for a limited time only!

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Rich

Nicholas

Hair of the d0g

A Gimlet, then a Manhattan, is a sure recipe for a heavy head the next morning. Naturally,

there is only one cure. Fears and Studio Underd0g return for one final toast in their spirited

trilogy: The 02SERIES Mim0sa.

Dialed to Perfection

The multi-layer dial showcases several technical innovations, the most striking of which is a

1mm sapphire disc featuring a distinctive, liquid-like surface. This effect is achieved through

advanced 5-axis CNC machining, followed by meticulous semi-polishing to create the

desired finish. Each CNC machine produces only 6–8 discs per day, with a yield rate of

approximately 50–60%. During the surface-finishing stage, a single polishing unit can

process around 20 pieces per seven-hour batch, also with a yield rate of about 50–60%.

Beneath the sapphire layer lies the base dial, which incorporates seven carefully applied

layers of custom-formulated Super-LumiNova pigment. Each layer must be allowed to dry

fully before the next is added, making the process exceptionally time-consuming but

essential for achieving a vivid and uniform glow.

Once these two components are joined via twin slotted-head pins, the printed details

appear to float above the luminous base, casting subtle shadows that shift with changing

light. As the watch moves, these shadows dance across the dial, creating a dynamic,

ever-changing visual effect. In darkness, the luminous base illuminates the printing from

below, allowing the details to appear as if they are suspended in mid-air, completely

detached from any surface.

The Drop

The 02SERIES Mim0sa Limited Edition will be made available on October 23rd for 9 hours

between 3pm – 12am BST [Happy Hour(s)] via underd0g.com. Once the window closes, the

watch will be discontinued. All orders placed during this window will be guaranteed a

watch. Exact delivery details depend on the total quantity of orders placed. Orders will be

processed and shipped based on order number (first come, first serve basis).

This Thursday at 3PM BST – point your internet at https://underd0g.com/

But also be sure to check out https://www.fearswatches.com/

Rich and co at Studio Underd0g on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/studio.underd0g

Nicholas and co at Fears Watch Company on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/fearswatches/

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