🎙 Héritage & Innovation : Comment la tradition et l’innovation se nourrissent-elles mutuellement dans l’horlogerie ? [FR]

Invités: Lukas Gisler (SHG), Serge Maillard (Europa Star), Martine Depresle (The Watch Library)

Animé par : Manon Kolodziejczyk

Enregistré à : Time to Watches 2026 – Genève

Partenaire principal : STISS (www.stiss.ch)

Cet épisode, produit par Time to Watches et vous ait présenté par STISS (www.stiss.ch).

Enregistré à Genève lors de Time to Watches 2026, Manon Kolodziejczyk y reçoit Lukas Gisler, Serge Maillard et Martine Depresle pour une discussion consacrée au dialogue entre héritage et innovation dans l’horlogerie.

Au cœur de cet échange, une question essentielle : comment une industrie fondée sur la mémoire, la transmission et le geste peut-elle se réinventer sans perdre son identité ? Loin d’être figé, le passé horloger apparaît comme un socle vivant, constamment réinterprété et remis en perspective. Les invités croisent leurs expériences pour explorer la place de cet héritage : moteur créatif, outil stratégique, parfois contrainte, mais toujours langage commun. La discussion aborde également la transmission des savoir-faire, le rôle des archives et la manière dont les nouvelles générations se réapproprient cette histoire. Car dans l’horlogerie, l’innovation ne naît pas nécessairement en rupture avec le passé, mais dans sa réinterprétation constante.

Une conversation sur cet équilibre subtil entre mémoire et création, tradition et rupture, transmission et invention.

Liens:

Société des Horlogers de Genève : https://www.societedeshorlogers.ch/

The Watch Library : https://watchlibrary.org/

Europa Star : https://www.europastar.ch/

🎧Durée de l’épisode: 49 min

💬 Langue: Français

📢 Présenté par : STISS (www.stiss.ch) – partenaire principal des podcasts Time to

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🎙Independent Watchmaking – Understanding the Architecture of Growth and Identity (EN)

Guests: Maria Bashutkina (JIMH), Stéphane von Gunten (Haute Rive), Cybèle Vigneron (VERSION) & Vahé Vartzbed (Kerbedanz).

Hosted by: Manon Kolodziejczyk

Recorded at: Time to Watches 2026 – Geneva

Main partner: STISS (www.stiss.ch)

This episode, produced by Time to Watches, is brought to you by STISS (www.stiss.ch). Recorded at Time to Watches 2026 in Geneva, Manon Kolodziejczyk welcomes Maria Bashutkina, Stéphane von Gunten, Cybèle Vigneron and Vahé Vartzbed for a conversation dedicated to the growth and positioning of independent watch brands.

At the crossroads of strategy, creativity, and market reality, the discussion explores how independent brands can scale while preserving their identity. Drawing from both analytical insight and hands-on experience, the speakers highlight the foundations of a credible brand today: legitimacy, product excellence, strong storytelling, and the ability to build meaningful connections with collectors through community and direct engagement. The episode also addresses key challenges shaping the sector, including limited resources, increasing competition, and the strategic decisions required to ensure long-term development and visibility. Finally, the conversation underlines a defining dynamic of independent watchmaking: a constant balance between freedom and structure, creativity and discipline, vision and execution: where brands are not only creating watches, but building distinctive universes.

Links:

Haute Rive: https://haute-rive-watches.ch/

Kerbedanz: https://kerbedanz.com/

Version: https://versionwatches.fr/

JIMH: https://www.jimh.ch/

Maria Bashutkina LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mariabashutkina

🎧Episode length: 45 min

💬Language: English

📢 Presented by: STISS (www.stiss.ch) – main partner of the Time to Watches Podcasts

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🎙 Montres Vintage - Comprendre les dynamiques d’un marché en pleine évolution (FR)

Invités : Inès Delagrange & Arthur Besnier (41 Watch Genève)

Animé par : Manon Kolodziejczyk

Enregistré à : Time to Watches 2026 – Genève

Partenaire principal : STISS (www.stiss.ch)

Cet épisode, produit par Time to Watches, vous est présenté par STISS (www.stiss.ch).

Enregistré à Genève lors de Time to Watches 2026, Manon Kolodziejczyk accueille Inès Lagrange et Arthur Besnier, de chez 41watch Genève, pour une conversation dédiée au marché des montres vintage et à ses évolutions récentes.

Au cours de cet échange, les intervenants partagent leur expertise de terrain sur un segment en forte transformation, entre montée en maturité du marché secondaire et évolution des attentes des collectionneurs. La discussion explore les raisons du regain d’intérêt pour le vintage : rareté, histoire, désir d’objets singuliers, mais aussi transformation des modes de consommation et influence des nouvelles générations. L’épisode aborde également les enjeux structurants du marché : transparence, confiance, authenticité des pièces et rôle des marchands dans l’accompagnement des clients. Inès et Arthur livrent aussi un regard plus personnel sur leur rapport aux montres vintage, entre esthétique, patine, émotion et valeur narrative des objets. Enfin, la conversation s’ouvre sur des thématiques contemporaines telles que l’évolution des profils de collectionneurs, la place croissante des femmes dans l’horlogerie, ainsi que les nouvelles manières de sélectionner, présenter et vivre les montres aujourd’hui.

Liens:

41 watch Genève: https://geneva.41watch.com/fr

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/41watch.geneva/

🎧 Durée de l’épisode: 47 min

💬 Langue: Français

📢 Présenté par: STISS (www.stiss.ch) – main partner of the Time to Watches Podcasts

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🎙 Communautés – Les initiatives qui font vivre la passion horlogère aujourd’hui (FR)

Invités: Lucas Weber (Initium) Coralie & Kealan (Coffee Up)

Animé par : Manon Kolodziejczyk

Enregistré à : Time to Watches 2026, Villa Sarasin - Lodge, Genève

Partenaire principal : STISS (www.stiss.ch)

Cet épisode, produit par Time to Watches, vous est présenté par STISS (www.stiss.ch).

Enregistré à Genève lors de Time to Watches 2026, Manon Kolodziejczyk accueille Lucas Weber, Directeur des Opérations chez Initium, ainsi que Coralie et Kealan, fondateurs de Coffee Up Genève, pour une conversation autour des nouvelles dynamiques communautaires dans l’horlogerie.

Au cours de cet échange, les intervenants explorent comment la passion horlogère se transmet, évolue et se réinvente à travers des lieux, des expériences et des interactions humaines. La discussion met en lumière Coffee Up Genève, un espace devenu un véritable point de rencontre pour passionnés, collectionneurs et professionnels, ainsi qu’Initium, qui propose une

expérience immersive permettant à chacun d’assembler sa propre montre et de créer un lien unique avec l’objet. L’épisode aborde notamment le rôle des communautés dans l’horlogerie contemporaine, l’importance du partage et de la transmission entre générations, ainsi que l’émergence d’initiatives qui rendent cet univers plus accessible et moins intimidant. Les invités partagent également leurs expériences respectives, les défis liés à la création de tels lieux et concepts, ainsi que leur vision de l’avenir de l’horlogerie, portée par l’humain, l’émotion et la rencontre.

Liens:

Initium: https://initium.swiss/

Coffee Up: https://www.instagram.com/coffee.up.ge/

🎧 Durée de l’épisode: 29 min

💬 Langue: Français

📢 Presenté par: STISS (www.stiss.ch) – main partner of the Time to Watches Podcasts

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🎙️ White Star Watch – Brand Revival, Historical Models and First Public Presentation

Guest: Cédric Pierre Berruex – White Star Watch
Hosted by: Alon Ben Joseph & Rob Nudds – The Real Time Show
Recorded at: Time to Watches 2025 – Villa Sarasin – Geneva
Main partner: STISS (www.stiss.ch)

This episode, produced by Time to Watches and The Real Time Show, is brought to you by STISS (www.stiss.ch).

Recorded at Time to Watches 2025 in Geneva, Alon Ben Joseph & Rob Nudds welcome Cédric Pierre Berruex from White Star Watch for a conversation about the brand’s history, its revival and the watches presented at the event.

During the discussion, Cédric explains that White Star Watch was originally founded in 1895 by Henry Wise and remained a family-run company for four generations until the end of the 1970s, when production stopped due to the quartz crisis. He explains that he took over the brand two years ago after spending around thirty years in the watch industry, including experience with Swatch Group and Richemont.

The conversation covers White Star Watch’s first public exhibition at Time to Watches, the feedback received from visitors, and the brand’s objectives in terms of visibility, distribution, partnerships and future development.

Cédric presents the brand’s approach of revisiting historical models from the 20th century, starting with designs inspired by the early 1950s. He describes several models shown at the event, including a graphic model with seven complications, a neo-gothic moonphase model, and a unigraphic model featuring luminous star details.

The episode also includes discussion of movement development, finishing choices, price positioning, and the importance of seeing the watches in person.

🎧 Duration: 13 min
💬 Language: English
📢 Presented by: STISS (www.stiss.ch) – main partner of the Time to Watches Podcasts

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🎙️ Tsar Bomba – Interchangeable Design, Collections and Market Expansion

Guests: Mark & Paul – Tsar Bomba
Hosted by: Alon Ben Joseph & Rob Nudds – The Real Time Show
Recorded at: Time to Watches 2025 – Villa Sarasin – Geneva
Main partner: STISS (www.stiss.ch)

This episode, produced by Time to Watches and The Real Time Show, is brought to you by STISS (www.stiss.ch).

Recorded live at Time to Watches 2025 in Geneva, Rob Nudds and Alon Ben Joseph welcome Mark and Paul from Tsar Bomba for a conversation focused on the brand’s collections, interchangeable watch system and international development.

During the discussion, the guests present the Atomic collection and explain the brand’s interchangeable concept, which allows users to change bezels, straps, crowns and buckles. They describe how the system works, including water resistance, crown mechanism and ease of use.

The conversation covers Tsar Bomba’s different collections, including Elemental, Atomic, Neutron, Reactor and Dark Matter, as well as the brand’s price positioning and movement choices. Mark and Paul explain the introduction of the Dark Matter collection and the launch timing.

They also discuss Tsar Bomba’s distribution strategy, with references to the Caribbean, travel retail, Mexico and Latin America. The episode includes discussion of monobrand boutique development, market entry strategy and brand visibility.

The conversation touches on brand ambassadorship, novelties presented at Time to Watches 2025, including ceramic and carbon fibre editions, and the role of industry events in meeting retailers, distributors and collectors.

🎧 Duration: 18 min
💬 Language: English
📢 Presented by: STISS (www.stiss.ch) – main partner of the Time to Watches Podcasts

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🎙️ Sydel & Sydel – Retail Perspective, Independent Brands and Industry Events

Guest: Jonathan Sydel – Sydel & Sydel
Hosted by: Alon Ben Joseph & Rob Nudds – The Real Time Show
Recorded at: Time to Watches 2025 – Villa Sarasin – Geneva
Main partner: STISS (www.stiss.ch)

This episode, produced by Time to Watches and The Real Time Show, is brought to you by STISS (www.stiss.ch).

Recorded live at Time to Watches 2025 in Geneva, Alon Ben Joseph & Rob Nudds welcome Jonathan Sydel from Sydel & Sydel, a family-owned and family-run jewelry and watch retailer based in Chicago, USA.

During the discussion, Jonathan presents the structure of the family business, explaining that he and his sister run the company, with a division between watches and jewelry, and that all jewelry is produced in-house in Chicago. He shares his approach to watch retail, focusing on independent manufacturers across different price segments.

The conversation covers Jonathan’s experience at Time to Watches, his view on the importance of attending industry events in person, and the value of face-to-face meetings with brands, collectors and industry peers. He discusses how such events allow retailers to assess the overall pulse of the watch industry and identify new brands and projects.

Jonathan also shares his perspective on brand selection, long-term relationship building, and the role of patience in developing independent watch brands within a retail environment.

🎧 Duration: 10 min
💬 Language: English
📢 Presented by: STISS (www.stiss.ch) – main partner of the Time to Watches Podcasts

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🎙️ Pragma – Case Construction, Transparency and Independent Watchmaking

Guest: Christophe Wegener – Pragma Watches
Hosted by: Alon Ben Joseph & Rob Nudds – The Real Time Show
Recorded at: Time to Watches 2025 – Villa Sarasin – Geneva
Main partner: STISS (www.stiss.ch)

This episode, produced by Time to Watches and The Real Time Show, is brought to you by STISS (www.stiss.ch).

Recorded at Time to Watches 2025 in Geneva, Alon Ben Joseph & Rob Nudds welcome Christophe Wegener from Pragma Watches for a conversation focused on the brand’s first collection and its approach to independent watchmaking.

During the discussion, Christophe explains that Pragma is a young brand founded with his partner Kai, combining watchmaking and design. He outlines the brand’s core values, including full traceability and transparency, 100% Swiss Made production, and the use of recycled materials such as solar-refined steel and recycled titanium.

The conversation covers the multi-component case construction, the dial layout with disc-based seconds and date display, movement finishing, materials used, pricing, and possible future developments.

The episode also touches on Pragma’s presence at Time to Watches, its objectives in meeting retailers, press and collectors, and the importance of presenting the brand directly to the public.

🎧 Duration: 13 min
💬 Language: English
📢 Presented by: STISS (www.stiss.ch) – main partner of the Time to Watches Podcasts

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🎙️ Point Tec – Zeppelin, Bauhaus and Ruhla: Three Brands, One Family Company

Guest: Nathalie Birk – Point Tec
Hosted by: Alon Ben Joseph & Rob Nudds – The Real Time Show
Recorded at: Time to Watches 2025 – Villa Sarasin – Geneva
Main partner: STISS (www.stiss.ch)

This episode, produced by Time to Watches and The Real Time Show, is brought to you by STISS (www.stiss.ch).

Recorded at Time to Watches 2025 in Geneva, Rob Nudds and Alon Ben Joseph welcome Nathalie Birk from Point Tec for a conversation about the company’s three brands: Zeppelin, Bauhaus and Ruhla.

During the discussion, Nathalie explains how Zeppelin was launched in 2002, how the company later took over a production facility in Ruhla, and how the Bauhaus brand was developed following the acquisition of a Bauhaus-designed building. She also explains the revival of the Ruhla brand and how all three brands are managed by the same family-owned company, with headquarters in Munich and production and after-sales based in Ruhla.

The conversation also covers the design identity of each brand, their price positioning, the movements used, and the novelties presented at Time to Watches 2025. Nathalie discusses the company’s distribution focus in Europe and the role of Time to Watches in supporting international development.

🎧 Duration: 14 min
💬 Language: English
📢 Presented by: STISS (www.stiss.ch) – main partner of the Time to Watches Podcasts

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🎙️ Paulin & AnOrdain – Enamelling, Design Collaboration and Independent Watchmaking

Guests: Lewis Heath – AnOrdain
Lucy Kapetanovic – Paulin
Hosted by: Alon Ben Joseph & Rob Nudds – The Real Time Show
Recorded at: Time to Watches 2025 – Villa Sarasin – Geneva
Main partner: STISS (www.stiss.ch)

This episode, produced by Time to Watches and The Real Time Show, is brought to you by STISS (www.stiss.ch).

Recorded live at Time to Watches 2025 in Geneva, Alon Ben Joseph & Rob Nudds welcome Lewis Heath from AnOrdain and Lucy Kapetanovic from Paulin for a joint conversation about their shared structure and independent watchmaking approach.

During the discussion, Lewis explains that Paulin became a sister brand to AnOrdain and that both brands share the same building, design team, watchmakers and customer care in Glasgow. He describes AnOrdain’s focus on enamelling and the techniques used in production.

Lucy explains her role at Paulin and describes the brand’s product range, pricing and distribution approach. The conversation also touches on studio visits, retail presence and participation in international events.

🎧 Duration: 23 min
💬 Language: English
📢 Presented by: STISS (www.stiss.ch) – main partner of the Time to Watches Podcasts

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