What determines the meaning of a grail watch? Is it a horological equivalent of the legendary Holy Grail, a symbolic object of spiritual and mystical perfection sought after by such luminaries as King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table, the wacky team at Monty Python, and all the way to fearless adventurer Indiana Jones? Or is it simply a glorified wishlist item, shaped by hype, heritage, and the ever-shifting tides of taste? In this episode, Parm and Andy explore the grail’s many form...
Join Parm and Andy as they sit down with Armand Billard, one of the two founders of Sartory Billard, whose handcrafted dials and collaborative approach have earned him a devoted following in the world of independent watchmaking. From titanium canvases to iridescent guilloché, Armand shares how emotion, elegance, and experimentation shape his horological philosophy. We begin with the origin story of Sartory Billard, discovering how Armand transitioned from the corporate world at Alcatel to ...
Pack your loupe and watch gloves, and join us as we talk all things Geneva Watch Days 2025. We're full boots-on-the-ground (literally, with blisters to prove it!) to bring you the inside scoop on the world's premier independent watchmaker's event, bar none. It's where the indie brands come to flex, the big names now start to appear, and your CP7 Boys roam this lakeside watch haven to bring you the best in class experience from this very special event. While in Geneva, we sipped Flat Whi...
Welcome back to your favourite watch-related podcast! This is a very special episode where we are joined by Pietro Tomajer of The Limited Edition (first seen in Episode 13) whose pioneering independent and artisan watch platform is celebrating its 10th birthday. We take a deep dive into the challenges Pietro met to become the first major retailer for independent watch brands in the UK. We also find out how he managed to create and shape a cultural shift to open collect...
Join the CP7 Boys as we step into the resurgent world of British horology with none other than Katya and Alistair Audsley, the PR & Memberships Manager and the CEO, respectively, of The British Watch & Clock Makers Alliance. Get the behind-the-scenes scoop as we share an insider's account on the phenomenal British Watchmakers' Day, which was in its second year, from the two people who made it all possible. Meet Katya and Alistair as they share with us the passion, purpose, and respons...
Join the CP7 boys on our landmark 60th episode as we delve into the world of collecting Patek Philippe watches, and what better way to celebrate 60 episodes than to invite John and Tania from the incredible Collectability Podcast onto our show. The Collectability Podcast is a treasure trove for watch enthusiasts, especially those captivated by the legacy and craftsmanship of Patek Philippe. Hosted by John Reardon and Tania Edwards, the show features engaging conversations with collectors, his...
What is a geezer watch? The watch a garish, flashy and smooth-talking cockney “Jack The Lad” from Old London Town would wear? Or the watch for a well-heeled silver fox man of a certain age with style, wisdom and a hankering for watches from the precious-metal and slightly outlandish design obsessed decades, the 1970s and 1980s? Join us as we talk about our favourite “Geezer” watches from Rolex, Omega, Piaget, Patek Philippe and many more. Find out if our choices are more suited to disco...
Welcome back to your favourite watch-related podcast! We’ve had an unplanned break but we are back and raring to go, and what a show to come back with. It’s summertime and we have the perfect guest and watch drop for you in this very special episode. The CP7 Boys are delighted to be joined by Toby Küffer, the über cool and engaging Vice President of the industry challenging, independent Swiss watch brand Norqain, who have taken the watch world by storm with their Wild One range of watches. We...
Join us in our latest episode as we talk to creative watch visionary, formerly of Audemars Piguet, Thibaut GUITTARD, the founder of ALTO Watches. Hear about how this young French, risk-taking entrepreneur has taken the watch world by storm with his uniquely designed ALTO ART 01. We find out why his inspirations were wedge shaped sports cars from the 1970s such as the Aston Martin Bulldog and Maserati Boomerang, art, Christopher Nolan movies and electronic music sensations Daft Punk.&nb...
We’re back from Watches & Wonders 2025 and the boys have lots to tell on their second visit to the greatest watch show on earth. Rather than go through all the usual releases we thought we’d tell the tale of our trip and the story of our experiences, likes, dislikes and of course the best of the novelties we saw at Palexpo in Geneva and beyond. So get our take on this year’s event, and opinions on Tudor, Vacheron Constantin, Hermés, Cartier, Hublot, A. Lange & Söhne, Laure...
Welcome back to your favourite watch-related Podcast! It’s that time of the year again… Watches & Wonders is upon us and the boys are going back to Geneva to cover the greatest (watch) show on earth. This episode also sees the return of the unofficial third host of the CP7 Podcast, Editor-at-Large for WatchTime magazine, Martin Green. With it being a bit of a reunion, the boys celebrate with a dram (or two) of whisky, with some hilarious results! Join us as we talk about our reflect...
Welcome back to your favourite watch-related podcast! To mark 260 years of one of the most important brands in British watchmaking and horological history, Arnold & Son, we speak to their engaging CEO and consummate gentleman, Pascal Béchu. Sit back and learn about some of the most mind-blowing historical stories about the brand, created by John Arnold and his son John Roger Arnold in 1764. Discover how he went from a humble watchmaker to making watches for a British king, a world f...
Welcome back to your favourite watch-related podcast! Our latest guest has recently quite literally taken watch-social media by storm. In the space of just a few months, Emily Marsden and her Secret Diary of a Watch Girl Instagram account has not only led to meteoric rise in popularity in an unbelievable way, but her collaboration shows with YouTube's Just Hast have catapulted her to heights even she cannot believe. We find out how this young lady from Bolton, a town in the north of England, ...
Welcome back to your favourite watch-related podcast! Sit back and chill out as we talk to the man with the most soothing voice in watch-related podcasting, Mike Stockton from Fratello On Air. A good friend of ours and a man who definitely knows his watches (and a thing or two about collecting sneakers!). Find out how persistence got him, an American living in Europe, his big break in the industry and why you should never give up chasing your passion. He has a strong family background i...
Welcome back to your favourite watch-related podcast! A very special guest today, not only is he the co-host of the huge Scottish Watches podcast, he's also COO of Horage, Head of RedBar London and a GPHG Academy member to boot. Having already had Rikki Damman on The CP7 Podcast in a previous show we now complete the Scottish Watches set and have Dave Sharp making this a show you simply cannot miss. In this episode, get to hear all about Dave and how he juggles podcasting, being an industry i...
Yes your favourite watch-related podcast is back after a short break! This is a big one, it's our fiftieth show, half a century, the big 5-0, and we are celebrating with a good old CP7 challenge just like in the old days. As it's the 50th episode the challenge is to build a 5-watch collection with £50,000. Are we up to it? Can we stay within our budget or will we fail miserably? The categories are Daily, Dress, Complication, Stealth Wealth and Bling. So listen in for some real watch fun with ...
Welcome back to your favourite watch-related podcast. Have you ever considered giving up on the generic world of mainstream watches? Well, hold that thought! In this latest episode, our guest is a collector deeply immersed in the mysterious world of independent watches but still retains a love for the watches from where it all began. Join us with Ollie Al-Falah, YouTube's "The Watch Collector", who loves a mainstream brand, but became so engrossed in the independent watch world that he ended...
Recorded at the tail end of 2024, the boys speak to none other than Sam Kessler, the editor of world-renowned watch magazine and online platform Oracle Time. Coming from a family involved in watch journalism and vintage watches Sam has a fascinating take on the current state of the watch world both vintage and modern. We talk car and watch collaborations, why are vintage watches better looking than modern ones (or are they?), and some serious chronograph talk. Don’t miss Sam’s favourite dres...
It's the end of the year so join us in our Christmas and New Year's special. What were our year's highlights? What were our favourite watches of 2024 and most importantly what were our favourite shows? In a light-hearted show (with a nice festive glass of something) we cover all of these including our favourite stories from the industry this year and also our personal watch-related achievements. Hear about what we think are the biggest trends this year, and most importantly what are our 2025...
The infamous Quartz Crisis in the 1970s forced a lot of great historical watch brands to close their doors, with Angelus probably being one with the most heritage. However, today, Angelus has been reinvented in a more modern incarnation, and at the helm is its engaging and driven Managing Director, Pascal Béchu, who we shoot the breeze with in our latest episode. Find out how Pascal deals with retaining the DNA of vintage Angelus in the new watch company whist keeping it relevant and up to d...
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