Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast episode 693! In this episode, we reconnect with the endlessly creative Ben Rousseau, a multidisciplinary artist and designer whose work bridges the worlds of horology, lighting, automotive culture, and architectural interiors. Ben takes us on a whirlwind journey through what he’s been building since his last appearance: from custom illuminated timepieces and smart watch concepts to large-scale installations crafted from authentic F1 parts, including an exhaust from Fernando Alonso’s championship-winning car. We discuss his obsession with materials, the philosophy of designing for emotional impact, and his mission to bring artistic, experiential clocks into the homes of collectors and design enthusiasts. Along the way, we hear tales of ice sculptures and what’s next for Ben’s evolving watch and clock collections — including a more accessible “C-Class” series aimed at first-time collectors.

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Ben Rousseau Timepieces 

Ben Rousseau Tempus Kinetic Art Clocks.  New Classic with Numeral Clock.The Art of Time & Future of Design with Ben RousseauVirgil Van Dyke Clock. Leopoard Clock. Arabic Numerals Clock.Malle Rally.Tempus for Smart WatchesTempus – Smart watch – AndroidPrototype Wrist Watch.Arcanaut Molten Magma.Scottish Watches Podcast #683: Garnets, Goblins and Gobshites – Rikki and Rob Talk Arcanaut WatchesScottish Watches Podcast #691: The Smoking Tire’s Matt Farah and Wes from NODUS Talk Watches, Cars and CollabsBehind the scenes: here’s how Singer ‘reimagines’ the Porsche 911Ben’s gift to Rikki.ART MY CARExaust from Fernando Elonsol 2006 championship winning  F1 car.Own Chandelier.Escapade Silverstone.F1 Timepieces.Desk Top Clock.TheArsenale.com Clock. Video link to animated Time machine Biaritz Bike ride.Gumball Van and car.

Scottish Watches Podcast #579: Ben Rousseau – The Art of Time

Ben Rousseau Links

https://benrousseau.com/ 

https://www.instagram.com/ben_rousseau_studio/?hl=en 

https://benrousseau.com/horology-luxury-light-art-clock/ 

Malle Rally

https://mallelondon.com/?srsltid=AfmBOo01MAEoc2azQWdYoQ3sE6v7XeFaOE8HxvHdcRfBNbDpH4E0iPwL   

Escapade

https://escapade.com/products/your-car-in-carbon-fibre-and-gold?variant=54380546818433 

Escapade Silverstone

https://escapade.silverstone.co.uk/ 

Jamie Shaw – Carisma

https://carismaautodesign.uk/ 

Where can you see a Ben Rousseau Timepiece in the flesh?

London

https://sketch.london/ 

https://chaplins.co.uk/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22201892124&gbraid=0AAAAAD30lwb8EXZMN5-nfE6z0lgFbjBDI&gclid=CjwKCAjwvuLDBhAOEiwAPtF0VrNnqvgfseaJjsSCQ_WIJYJTizR5W6Y35uOnfC4W-HhJXn6dnk3NRoCoYIQAvD_BwE     

https://chaplins.co.uk/shop/tempus-obsidian-edition-by-ben-rousseau.html 

https://www.theartagency.co.uk/ 

Dubai

https://www.johncullenlighting.com/dubai-showroom/ 

Qatar

https://thearsenale.com/pages/our-builders 

Malibu

https://fredsegalhome.com/?srsltid=AfmBOop8GwsfyuAKYyHUKnZHHOZxGBfoubTATSpeEccZQgHMUaU4cwzG

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