After Hours: Man of the Hour Podcast

Featuring Maximilian Büsser, Thibault Verdonckt. A 20-year story of friendship, trust and freedom. Recorded in sunny Singapore, Wei sits down with Maximilian Büsser and Thibault Verdonckt for one of the most open, heartfelt conversations on After Hours. What starts as a 20th anniversary moment turns into something deeper — trust built over decades, creative risk and the kind of honesty that only happens with real friends in the room. From the early Harry Winston days to the leap into independence and being challenged by people who genuinely care (“you’re becoming predictable”), this episode is about leadership not as control but as listening. And about why MB&F was never just about machines… it’s always been about people. After Hours: Man of the Hour Podcast is presented by The Hour Glass, the ultimate showcase for artisanal independent brands and watchmakers such as Daniel Roth, F.P. Journe, MB&F and Rexhep Rexhepi.

Featuring Charris Yadigaroglou, Arnaud Legeret, Thibault Verdonckt. Wei sits down with three of the key figures behind MB&F to explore what truly defines the brand beyond the machines — from gut-driven decisions and radical transparency to the power of community, kindness and shared struggle. At its core, this is a candid reflection on leadership, resilience and how MB&F became not just a brand, but a family. After Hours: Man of the Hour Podcast is presented by The Hour Glass, the ultimate showcase for artisanal independent brands and watchmakers such as Daniel Roth, F.P. Journe, MB&F and Rexhep Rexhepi.

Featuring Jean Arnault, Enrico Barbasini, Michel Navas. Wei sits down with Jean alongside the dynamic duo of Michel Navas and Enrico Barbasini at La Fabrique du Temps to unpack what it really takes to build modern watchmaking at the highest level, from the relentless pursuit of “simple” time-only perfection to the freedom (and friction) that fuels true creativity. After Hours: Man of the Hour Podcast is presented by The Hour Glass, the ultimate showcase for artisanal independent brands and watchmakers such as Daniel Roth, F.P. Journe, MB&F and Rexhep Rexhepi.

Wei and Michel share behind-the-scene anecdotes and the inspirations behind Episode Five of Man of the Hour — and why the sole conversation about watchmaking in the episode happens when Wei and Robert prepared fondue. After Hours: Man of the Hour Podcast is presented by The Hour Glass, the ultimate showcase for artisanal independent brands and watchmakers such as Daniel Roth, F.P. Journe, MB&F and Rexhep Rexhepi.

Featuring Rexhep Rexhepi. Wei catches up with Rexhep in Singapore to talk craft, conviction and building a modern independent legacy. From success and the quiet pressures it brings, to boxing and why watchmaking is, at its core, an individual sport, the conversation unfolds raw and reflective. After Hours: Man of the Hour Podcast is presented by The Hour Glass, the ultimate showcase for artisanal independent brands and watchmakers such as Daniel Roth, F.P. Journe, MB&F and Rexhep Rexhepi.

Featuring Alex Rosenfield, William Massena. Join Alex, William and Wei as they take you behind the scenes of Episode Four — from the serendipitous timing of Wei’s wedding and Urban Jürgensen’s launch to their shared experiences and adventures as independent watch collectors. After Hours: Man of the Hour Podcast is presented by The Hour Glass, the ultimate showcase for artisanal independent brands and watchmakers such as Daniel Roth, F.P. Journe, MB&F and Rexhep Rexhepi.

Featuring Pierre Jacques, Jörg Hysek Jr. From Pierre’s superhero appearance 20 years ago that contributed to the phenomenal growth of De Bethune to the launches of DB28, DB25 and Kind of Two, and the collaboration with Swizz Beatz, join Wei in this candid, unfiltered conversation with Pierre and Jörg. After Hours: Man of the Hour Podcast is presented by The Hour Glass, the ultimate showcase for artisanal independent brands and watchmakers such as Daniel Roth, F.P. Journe, MB&F and Rexhep Rexhepi.

Featuring Karl-Fritz Scheufele, Caroline-Marie Scheufele. Two members of the incredible Scheufele family share what it means to grow up as a Scheufele, the work ethics it entails and the inspiration they draw from their family. Of course, there was also plenty of talk of vintage cars and watches — the Chopard 1860. After Hours: Man of the Hour Podcast is presented by The Hour Glass, the ultimate showcase for artisanal independent brands and watchmakers such as Daniel Roth, F.P. Journe, MB&F, and Rexhep Rexhepi.

Featuring Nathan Bailly, Pierre Halimi Lacharlotte, and Shawn Mehta. Wei catches up with Nathan, Pierre and Shawn to reminisce the highs of Episode One and share what it is like working with and for the man often described as one of the world’s greatest living independent watchmaker — François-Paul Journe. After Hours: Man of the Hour Podcast is presented by The Hour Glass, the ultimate showcase for artisanal independent brands and watchmakers such as Daniel Roth, F.P. Journe, MB&F and Rexhep Rexhepi.