Keeping Time Season 3 Episode 15: James Palmer, Watchmaker at Roger W Smith Watches
Join us for the finale of a fantastic season as we we are joined by James Palmer, a driven 21 yr old watchmaker who works for the esteemed Dr. Roger W Smith, OBE. In many ways James represents the future of fine watchmaking. It is fitting that James has earned the opportunity to learn from Roger Smith and have the opportunity to perhaps continue the legacy passed down from the great Masters such as A.L. Breguet and George Daniels and Roger Smith. After seeing "The Watchmaker's Apprentice," a documentary about Roger Smith and George Daniels, James immediately applied to the British School of Watchmaking. Listen in as we hear about James' journey and discover how the attraction of watchmaking at the highest level can entice a young man to leave his home country of England to move to the relatively peaceful and remote Isle of Man. This is a fantastic conversation: Insightful, honest and full of the hope of a young Gentleman with a highly promising career in his hands. Photos on blog. 

We hope that you all enjoy this episode and have loved this season as much as we have enjoyed the many incredible conversations. More to come next year in Season 4!

Massive THANKS to everyone who has listened, shared and been a guest on Keeping Time Podcast!

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We are thrilled to welcome the CEO of one of the most complete and impressive Manufactures in the Swiss watch industry: Parmigiani Fleurier. Together with the restoration workshop and the manufacturing division, Vaucher SA, this is a brand that has technical mastery covering all aspects of Haute Horlogerie. Davide is highly engaging, honest and insightful as we discuss many aspects of the watchmaking company that Michel Parmigiani started back in 1996. We discuss restoration, the capabilities of the company and the direction, opportunities and challenges present in taking over the CEO role at Parmigiani Fleurier.

The accompanying pics show the Ovale restoration project which inspired the modern Ovale Pantagraphe wristwatch. Additionally, see the highly impressive Tonda Chronor with movement bridges made in 18kt gold. The Chronor movement is an integrated split-seconds chronograph of immense rarity and beauty.



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Master watchmaker Christian Lass joins us with watch collector, Peter Christiansen, from Copenhagen, Denmark. Christian is a talented watchmaker with impressive credentials. He worked with celebrated Independent watchmaker, Vianney Halter, for a number of years before joining Patek Philippe to oversee restoration at the Patek Philippe Museum. Join us as we discuss Christian's impressive career and discuss Peter's journey into watch collecting and Peter's commission of a bespoke timepiece which is being hand-crafted by Christian. The conversation is insightful, covering many aspects of fine watchmaking and haute horology. Christian also hosts his own podcast, "The Art of Craft". Follow Christian on IG @christian_lass. Enjoy!

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Keeping Time Podcast S.3 Episode 11: Don Loke, Master Watchmaker
Join us as we welcome to the podcast a Master Watchmaker, Don Loke, who has 45 years of horological experience including working with Breguet, Audemars Piguet, Daniel Roth and Gerald Genta among others. Beyond watchmaking, Mr. Loke is known for introducing Parmigiani Fluerier to the US market. Today, Mr Loke is focused on creating an American watch company offering technically fascinating, bespoke timepieces. Listen in as we discuss Mr Loke's journey into and through watchmaking, the influential people who inspired his career, including Daniel Roth and George Daniels and the exciting future to come in the form of the recently established brand, DR Loke. 

Join us as we chat with one of the most accomplished and likeable chaps in the industry, Scott Rosen. From Ebel, Audemars Piguet and Blancpain regional sales rep to USA Brand President for Vacheron & Constantin and Hublot - Scott has experience at all levels of the watch industry. Join us as Scott shares the reasons why today he is focused on Independent watch brands. We discuss Scott's extensive career and hear candid views about what it's like to work for the biggest groups and corporate brands. Scott knows where the watch industry's bodies are buried, but will he tell us? You'll have to listen to find out. 

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Matthew and Tim, two extremely knowledgeable collectors, join Keeping Time Podcast in-studio for an intriguing conversation with a focus on collecting based on different calibers. The in-depth conversation goes into a discussion of the most important developments in the history of watch movement design from the 1600's all the way up to the modern era. Fans of chronographs will find this podcast especially appealing and instructive.

Reference Books Discussed:

Chronograph Wristwatches: To Stop Time (1993) by Gerd R Lang & Richard Meis
Chronographs for Collectors (2016) by Joël Pynson and Sébastien Chaulmontet

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We are pleased to welcome industry veteran, Pierre Halimi, to the Keeping Time Podcast. Pierre has been connected with watches for more than 30 years, witnessing and influencing the resurgence of mechanical watches. From writing to retailing to distribution - Pierre has truly done it all. His early writing included an incredible and insightful column entitled 'Time Zone' for the original International Watch Magazine. Pierre owned a retail store in the heart of world-famous Palm Beach, FL. With a desire to distribute, Pierre brought Bell & Ross to America followed by the incredible success of TechnoMarine. However, aligning with Pierre's passion and knowledge came the opportunity to represent a then up-and-coming, talented watchmaker, FP Journe. The rest is history. FP Journe is arguably the most successful, award-winning, Independent Haute Horology brand today. Listen in as we cover a meandering array of topics and tap into Pierre's deep knowledge and passion for all things time-related. 

We are thrilled to welcome Roy Davidoff to the podcast to discuss all things vintage and notably the incredible rise to prominence of the Omega Speedmaster. Roy and his brother, Sacha, operate Davidoff Brothers in Geneva, Switzerland and specialize in procuring rare sports-oriented vintage timepieces of note and prominence.  Join us as we discuss Roy's 20+ year history with fine watches and a passion that began at the age of 13. An insightful and highly enjoyable podcast.

Keeping Time Podcast S.3 Episode 5: Barbara Palumbo - What's On Her Wrist
Writer, journalist, podcaster and public speaker Barbara Palumbo brings her unique energy and 20+ years of jewelry industry experience to Keeping Time for a unique and lively conversation. Barbara is the founder of the highly regarded blog, "What's On Her Wrist" which offers a uniquely female voice and viewpoint on watches today. One of the industry's most highly-regarded female voices, Barbara is a powerhouse of passion and fun.

Joining us for a rare "in studio" episode we welcome back Xavier De Roquemaurel, the spirited CEO of Czapek & Cie,  as well as our dear friend, Michael Margolis, US Agent for Czapek. Listen in to a great conversation as we discuss all that has happened since our first podcast with Xavier including the success of the brand as well as the challenges faced in growing a newer company today. We chat with Michael about what drew him to wishing to work with a newer brand with no history in the USA. We hope you enjoy this insightful and honest conversation.

It's auction season and Paul Boutros joins us to chat about the upcoming Geneva auction as well as highlights of past auctions and to offer valuable insights into the important world of watch auctions. If you listen very carefully you may even hear co-host Doug's chin hitting the floor at the conclusion of THE Paul Newman Daytona story!

Now that the dust has settled we discuss the latest releases, good and bad, from Baselworld 2019 and discuss the struggling show itself. Josh Shanks is the USA Managing Editor for the influential blog, Watchonista. Join us for an in-depth conversation.

We are thrilled to welcome Michael back to Keeping Time and back to BREMONT! One week after re-joining Bremont, the brand that Michael helped successfully build in the USA, Michael joins us to discuss where the brand sits today, plans for the future and why he is so happy to be back. Join us as we chat about the challenges and the motivations behind Michael returning to the British brand where Michael built his reputation. This is a highly enjoyable and honest conversation between host Jeremy Oster and Michael Pearson, Head of Business Development for Bremont Watches, USA.

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Keeping Time is back for a new season!! Our first guest this year is Michael Vogt, formerly Marketing Director for a number of important watch brands turned entrepreneur and the creative genius behind the Vogard watch brand. Listen in as we chat and discover the excitement, passion and challenges that all go with creating a new watch brand, the likes of which had not previously been seen. Today, Michael Vogt's breakthrough watch mechanism is found in a new range of IWC watches following the sale of his patent. This is the first in a new series of podcasts which delve into the challenges presented at every level of the watch industry, from different perspectives. Michael highlights the challenges, triumphs and pitfalls of creating an independent watch company. We hope you enjoy hearing Michael's remarkable and honest insight into the heart of the creative side of fine watchmaking.

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