The SJX Podcast

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The SJX Podcast episodes

October 15, 2025 Ep. 14 - Primetime for Fashion Brands?
On episode 14 of the SJX Podcast, Brandon Moore and SJX unpack Louis Vuitton's Monterey and discuss where fashion brands fit in the contemporary fine watchmaking landscape. We also cover the latest from Lange, which just added a stone onyx dial to the Saxonia Thin - is it the perfect watch for your next soiree?

Show Notes:

0:45 - A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Thin Black Onyx
7:15 - Louis Vuitton Monterey
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20 min
October 13, 2025 Ep. 13 - MB&F Gives Away Anniversary Editions
On episode 13 of the SJX Podcast, Brandon Moore and SJX discuss MB&F's decision to give away 20 free watches - 10 pieces of a new LM101 Longhorn for Tribe members and 10 pieces of a matching M.A.D.1S for prior raffle registrants. It's a move that's generated a lot of buzz, and a little bit of consternation, but regardless it's a remarkable offer from one of the more successful independent brands of its era.

Also discussed is the A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange Jumping Seconds which just got upgraded with a new solid 18k pink gold dial. Is this model still competitive nearly a decade after launch?

Show Notes:

0:20 - MB&F Giveaway
6:30 - A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange Jumping Seconds Pink Gold Dial
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14 min
October 05, 2025 Ep. 12 - AP Reinvents the Chronograph, Big Brands vs. Indies, and VC CEO
On episode 12 of the SJX Podcast, SJX shares his hands-on impressions of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph RD#5, the fifth and final watch from the brand's R&D skunkworks.

We also address listener questions about the (great) leadership at Vacheron Constantin, and whether brands like A. Lange & Söhne and Vacheron Constantin can gain market share from independents - why not?

Show Notes:

0:35 - Laurent Perves, chief executive of Vacheron Constantin
2:38 - The opportunity for establishment brands vs. indies
10:35 - Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph RD#5
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19 min
October 01, 2025 Ep. 11 - Quest of Time
On episode 11 of the SJX Podcast, SJX and Brandon Moore discuss the monumental Quête Du Temps astronomical clock that Vacheron Constantin just unveiled in Paris alongside the companion Quest of Time wristwatch. We also tackle Tudor's first moon phase complication and what it means for the brand's collection of dress watches.

SJX also shares his views on the news that Rolex chief executive Jean-Frédéric Dufour will be giving the keynote at Dubai Watch Week, a move that's largely unprecedented for the industry's most impenetrable brand. We also chat about the other big news in the world of watch fairs, Audemars Piguet's return to Watches & Wonders in 2026.

Last but not least, we discuss what Girard-Perregaux's new movement platform might reveal about the future of the brand.

Show Notes:

1:20 - Vacheron Constantin’s La Quête Du Temps
5:30 - Vacheron Constantin's Quest of Time wristwatch
10:45 - Tudor 1926 Luna
15:35 - Rolex CEO Jean-Frédéric Dufour keynote at Dubai Watch Week
24:30 - Audemars Piguet returns to Watches & Wonders
32:45 - Girard-Perregaux GP4800 movement analysis

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35 min
September 16, 2025 Ep. 10 - Best of Geneva Watch Days
On episode 10 of the SJX Podcast, SJX and Brandon Moore discuss the highlights and hands-on impressions from Geneva Watch Days, including the Greubel Forsey QP Balancier, Lange 1815 Tourbillon Black Enamel, Gérald Genta's new Minute Repeater, and the latest perpetual calendars from Audemars Piguet.

We also discuss the significance of Tag Heuer's carbon hairsprings; after a short-lived launch in 2019, the brand has taken a mulligan and relaunched this technology with a key difference that might make carbon hairsprings a real alternative to silicon.

Show Notes:

3:20 - Berneron Quantième Annuel
6:50 - Ferdinand Berthoud Naissance d’une Montre 3
8:30 - Greubel Forsey QP Balancier
12:50 - Tag Heuer carbon hairsprings
19:50 - Gérald Genta's new Minute Repeater
24:45 - Lange 1815 Tourbillon Black Enamel
27:30 - Roger Smith Series 6
31:20 - New perpetual calendars from Audemars Piguet
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42 min
September 04, 2025 Ep. 9 - Million Dollar Showdown: Steel Unicorns from Patek Philippe and Ferdinand Berthoud Face Off
In episode 9 we discuss two noteworthy steel watches that will be coming up for auction in November at Phillips in Geneva: the Ferdinand Berthoud Naissance d’une Montre 3 and the Patek Philippe ref. 1518 perpetual calendar chronograph. We also share our thoughts on the new Massena Lab collaboration with Vianney Halter, and the intuitive new annual calendar from Berneron. We also reflect on our recent conversation with Gregory Kissling, the new CEO of Breguet.
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50 min
July 20, 2025 Ep. 8 - Are Watches Too Expensive? Plus Thoughts on Bundling, and More.
And we round up a few interesting new watches ranging from six-figure Vacheron Constantin to an affordable take on Konstantin Chaykin.
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59 min
July 05, 2025 Ep. 7 - Urban Jürgensen, Spring Auction Season, and Breguet's Anniversary Launches
SJX and Brandon Moore on recent happenings in watchmaking, starting with the comeback of Urban Jürgensen and the spring auction season that concluded in June.
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1 hr 3 min
June 10, 2025 Ep. 6 - Maximilian Büsser and 20 Years of MB&F
SJX editor Brandon Moore sat down with Max Büsser to reflect on twenty years of disruptive design, and why the new SP One is the greatest gift he’s given to himself and the brand.
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55 min
May 06, 2025 Ep. 5 - Geneva Auctions, Breguet, and Pocket Watches
Thoughts on the first launch for Breguet's 250th anniversary, and the upcoming Geneva auctions that are surprisingly heavy on pocket watches and clocks.
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52 min