On Episode 17 of the SJX Podcast, Brandon has just returned from WatchTime New York, an event that has emerged as the flagship watch fair in the United States since its debut in 2015. SJX shares his hands-on impressions of Breguet's new ref. 7225, which features a return of the brand's magnetic pivots and is the highlight of the brand's 250th anniversary releases so far.We also examine the hamburger-sized 77 mm J. Player & Son 'hypercomplication' at Phillips - one of the most complicated and impressive British watches ever made, before wrapping up with a discussion about some of the pieces from JP Morgan's own collection coming up in the same auction.Show notes:1:00 - WatchTime New York Recap5:50 - Breguet ref. 722514:30 - Thomas Engel Collector Profile15:15 - J. Player & Son Pocket Watch at Phillips Geneva19:20 - JP Morgan's Frodsham Pocket Watch21:25 - JP Morgan's Cartier Model A Mystery Clock Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep. 16 - Freak Face-Off: Original vs Freak S
On Episode 16 of the SJX Podcast, SJX and Brandon discuss ongoing horology events in Paris and Singapore, the new Piaget Andy Warhol, and introduce a new segment comparing two watches head-to-head. First up is the Ulysse Nardin Freak - how does the original, now 25 years old, stack up to the new Freak S?Show Notes:00:45 - Vacheron Constantin Singapore Event Summary1:30 - Rolex GMT Master event2:45 - Mechanical Wonders at the Louvre9:15 - Piaget Andy Warhol ‘Collage’13:00 - Comparing the original Ulysse Nardin Freak with the new Freak S Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep. 15 - The Titanium Episode
On Episode 15 of the SJX Podcast, Brandon shares insights picked up at Citizen's Super Titanium event in Paris, where he had the opportunity to speak with the brand's materials engineers. Still on the theme of titanium, SJX shares his views on the new Cartier Santos in the lightweight metal, and the different strategies of these brands which are playing to their respective strengths.Another big story from this week is the launch of the new Petermann Bédat Reference 1825. Though it's not made of titanium, it's a strong third act (and a hint of what's next) for the brand. Is there still white space in the market for highly finished time-only watches?Show Notes:1:00 - Citizen Super Titanium Event Recap8:45 - Cartier Santos Titanium13:20 - Petermann Bédat Reference 1825 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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 Onyx7:15 - Louis Vuitton Monterey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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 Giveaway6:30 - A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange Jumping Seconds Pink Gold Dial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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