Join us as we welcome Claude back to the podcast. Our most regularly featured guest, Claude is welcomed back for a second time this season with news of another brand new model. Listen in as the always engaging Master Watchmaker, Claude Greisler, discusses the recently unveiled Armin Strom One Week. As the name suggests, the new model has a power reserve of one full week. Based on a caliber originally launched by the brand a decade ago, Claude talks us through all the changes, modifications and aesthetic choices made by the brand as Armin Strom unveils this important addition to the expanding collection offered by the Manufacture today.

Claude shares technical details and further insights into his incredible company, Armin Strom, co-founded by Claude Greisler and Serge Michel. Listen in as host Jeremy Oster once again invites Claude to share his immense knowledge, passion and artistic sensibility with our listeners. We recommend also listening to our previous episodes with Claude as each has a unique focus and all episodes offer incredible insights into the world of haute horlogerie from the perspective of an exceptional Independent watchmaker.

We are honored to be joined by Christine Hutter, "in person," for this episode of Keeping Time. Christine Hutter is Founder and CEO of the extraordinary Manufacturer Moritz Grossmann. Located in Glashütte, Germany, the modern Manufacture creates breathtakingly beautiful, handcrafted timepieces which embody the true spirit of "Haute Horlogerie." Nearly 175 years after the original factory was established in the famous watchmaking town of Glashütte, Christine Hutter retains the spirit and soul of the eponymous founder whilst evolving fine modern-day watchmaking with numerous patents and innovations.

Join us as we chat with Ms. Hutter and learn about the brand which today takes it's place amongst the world's finest timepiece creators. Listen in as we discuss the methods employed today, the artistic approach to incredible dials such as the stunning Tremblage dial and others. We discuss the impressive manufacturing capabilities including the in-house screws, hands and all the elements which combine to make Moritz Grossmann such a unique and compelling offering today.

It is indeed an honor, privilege and joy to sit alongside Christine as we record this episode following her recent visit to our store, Oster Jewelers, in Denver. We hope that you enjoy this insightful episode and share with other watch-loving friends. Thank you as always for downloading Keeping Time podcast.

Bertrand Savary, President: Arnold & Son and Angelus

We are joined for this episode by Bertrand Savary, one of the savviest and most experienced leaders in the luxury watch industry. Bertrand learned his trade working with a number of the most storied and legendary historical watch brands. His background, dating back to the early 2000's, makes him the ideal visionary to embrace the importance of one of history's most important watchmakers, Arnold & Son, as well as Angelus, one of the last century's most intriguing brands.

Join us as Mr Savary leads us deeper into the brands that are under his watchful eye and also the impressive Manufacture, La Joux Perret, which is under the same ownership as the two brands.  Inspired by the past and with a clear vision for the future, Bertrand takes us deep into each of the brands and outlines the current direction and future projects that will shape the success of two of the most interesting names in haute horlogerie. Backed by one of the most important Manufactures in the industry, we learn how these brands enjoy a freedom and creative edge that few brands have the chance to explore. From Limited Editions and exclusive collaborations to new cutting edge complications there is something within both of these extraordinary brands to appeal to any watch enthusiast.

Next year represents the 260th Anniversary of John Arnold opening his atelier. What is in store for this special Anniversary? Listen in and enjoy as the President of Arnold & Son and Angelus shares his plans for the brands.

 

This podcast is all about the personalities in the industry and the passion that drives the creativity and desirability of the beautiful products that we all appreciate. If you enjoy Keeping Time Podcast please let others know. Kindly take a moment to rate and review on iTunes or your favorite podcast player and share on social media. Your review means a lot to us and others. Tag @osterwatches on Instagram and be sure to visit Osterjewelers.com for the latest in haute horlogerie. If you enjoy Keeping Time Podcast, please share with your watch-community friends.

Join us for a very special and quite different episode of Keeping Time. We are joined today by the well-known and highly-regarded Instagram watch collector/afficionado, @HoroMarioBro. Rather than just post pics of his watches, @HoroMarioBro has built an incredible following thru his insightful posts which highlight incredible finishing details and even show comparisons between different watches. With a superb eye for detail, @HoroMarioBro showcases superb macro imagery and slo-motion videos which draw fellow enthusiasts deep into his world of Haute Horlogerie.

During the process of collecting watches, @HoroMarioBro discovered the incredible work of Armin Strom as well as the strong focus on Independent watchmaking by Oster Jewelers. Discussions began for an Armin Strom Piece Unique Resonance Pure. During the process, Keeping Time host Jeremy Oster and Claude Greisler collaborated with @HoroMarioBro to realize a truly special creation, without compromise and filled with details and finishes befitting one of the watch world's most unique and fascinating mechanical complications, Resonance (see Episode 2, Season 7 with Claude Greisler for in-depth discussion of Resonance).

Listen in as we discuss the inspiration and the process of creating the incredible "Armin Strom x HoroMarioBro Ultimate Sapphire Pure Resonance." Learn how the design evolved and culminated with the creation of a piece that is so special that @HoroMarioBro preferred to share the Edition with other fellow enthusiasts. Listen also for a special drop-in guest as Claude Greisler of Armin Strom joins us to share some technical details and insights into the creation of this special Limited Edition of 10 pieces.

Season 7 Episode 2: Claude Greisler, Armin Strom Co-Founder and Master Watchmaker

Join us as we welcome Mr. Claude Greisler back to the podcast for a record 4th appearance!! Every conversation with Claude is filled with knowledge, insight and pure horological passion. This episode focuses on Claude's incredible and deep fascination for the phenomenon of RESONANCE. Delving into history we discuss the origins of Resonance in watchmaking, from Huygens to Breguet and then to modern-day we discuss the evolution of the concept and the realization of the incredibly successful Armin Strom Resonance series.

The conversation delves into Claude's impressive background and training. It soon becomes clear how this path would influence the impressive work achieved by Claude's Armin Strom Manufacture. We learn how Armin Strom's unique approach to utilizing Resonance was created and the many challenges that had to be overcome to master the intriguing phenomenon of Resonance. The conversation flows naturally and Claude's laid-back, honest and open conversational style lends itself to a very easy listening podcast that pulls you in further to learn more from one of the world's most accomplished living Master Watchmakers.

Today, Armin Strom is one of the most creative and highly respected Independent watchmakers shaping the present and the future of haute horlogerie. We recommend listening to our past episodes with Claude Greisler to learn more about the Manufacture, Gravity Equal Force and Tribute 1 (System 78).

Thank you as always for downloading Keeping Time Podcast. Please share with your watch-enthusiast friends and communities.

We hope that our listeners enjoy the discussion in this episode; expand their knowledge and continue to gain insights into the fascinating world of horology. Many topics are covered and the conversation is rich in content and insight. We hope that you enjoy this episode of Keeping Time with Oster Watches.
 
Please reach out directly to jeremy@osterjewelers.com with any questions, comments or suggestions for potential podcast guests.

We’re back for a new season of Keeping Time Podcast. Our guest is Xavier de Roquemaurel, returning to the podcast for the 4th time. The previous appearance coincided with the launch of the new at the time Antarctique collection. Now, 3 years later, we discuss at length the incredible impact the Antarctique collection has had on the relatively new company with the incredible history. We discuss the challenges faced by the brand with regard to manufacturing and the remarkable demand that has catapulted the company into an entirely different luxury stratosphere. As always, Xavier displays genuine openness and transparency and provides insights into the decisions taken by a small luxury brand that is growing rapidly and claiming a spot in the upper echelon of haute horlogerie.

We discuss the current collections offered by Czapek & Cie as well as the philosophy of the brand. Most interestingly, Xavier shares some future plans and offers some breaking news to our listeners. April Fools Day will be a day many people will be eagerly awaiting this year.

As always, the conversation meanders through a myriad of topics that will be of interest to all horological enthusiasts. Xavier's infectious enthusiasm and positivity will delight our listeners and provide a deeper understanding of the incredible appeal of Czapek & Cie, one of the most prestigious and historically important luxury watch brands on the market today. We hope that our listeners enjoy the discussion in this episode; expand their knowledge and continue to gain insights into the fascinating world of horology. Many topics are covered and the conversation is rich in content and insight. We hope that you enjoy this episode of Keeping Time with Oster Watches.

Please reach out directly to jeremy@osterjewelers.com with any questions, comments or suggestions for potential podcast guests.

This podcast is all about the personalities in the industry and the passion that drives the creativity and desirability of the beautiful products that we all appreciate. If you enjoy Keeping Time Podcast please let others know. Kindly take a moment to rate and review on iTunes or your favorite podcast player and share on social media. Your review means a lot to us and others. Tag @osterwatches on Instagram and be sure to visit Oster Jewelers for the latest in haute horlogerie. If you enjoy Keeping Time Podcast, please share with your watch-community friends.