The Luxury Society Podcast

The godfather speaks: Jean-Claude Biver on a life in luxury watchmaking


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In this episode of The Luxury Society Podcast, hosts Robin Swithinbank and David Sadigh speak with Jean-Claude Biver, Swiss watchmaking legend and co-founder of Biver Watches, who has over five decades at the forefront of the industry on why he believes true luxury lies in passion, art and eternity.

From reviving Blancpain and reinventing Hublot to launching a new family-run maison with his son Pierre, Biver reflects on a lifetime of transformation and leadership in watchmaking. With characteristic honesty and warmth, he shares what drives him today, and why love remains his greatest legacy.

Tune in for:
- How Jean-Claude Biver helped shape modern Swiss watchmaking through brands like Blancpain, Hublot and TAG Heuer
- Why he believes "being first, be different and be unique" is the timeless formula for success
- The importance of craftsmanship, emotion and art in an age of technology
- What he learned from selling to big luxury groups, and why his new brand will stay family-owned
- His reflections on love, legacy and finding eternity in watchmaking

Brought to you by Digital Luxury Group

Produced by Juliet Fallowfield, 2025  fallowfieldmason.com

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