Calibre Podcast Presented by Watches of Switzerland
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
In Conversation with George Bamford founder of Bamford watch department and Marc Michel-Amadry, Managing director of Girard-Perragauxat the launch of the New Deep Diver
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are joined by George Bamford founder of Bamford watch department and Marc Michel-Amadry, Managing director of Girard-Perragaux. S...
Change a Girl's Life
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode we are joined by a panel of inspirational women, in support of The King’s Trust’s Change a Girl’s Life Campaign, live fr...
A In Year Review 2024
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We sat down with Executive Director of Global Buying and Merchandising, Eric Macaire and Senior Buyer of Watches, Elizabeth Millward to take a look ba...
In conversation with Journalist Scarlett Baker and Max Busser, Founder and CEO of MB+F.
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this exciting episode hosted by Scarlett Baker Journalist at Man about town, meets with Max Busser founder and CEO of MB+F watches. They discuss al...
A Year in Review 2023
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For the 2023 year in review, we sit down with our Senior International watch buyer Faye Soteri and Bill Prince Journalist, Editor, Watch commentator a...
In conversation with Carl Cox
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this exciting episode, we meet with Carl Cox one of the most influential names in the industry. A musical ambassador, veteran of Acid House and cha...
In conversation with Jonny Garrett Founder and CEO of William Wood watches.
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our Senior International Watch Buyer Faye Soteri sits down with Jonny Garrett Founder and CEO of William Wood watches. Jonny introduc...
In Conversation with Jacob & Co. Co CEO, Benjamin Arabov
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest episode of the Calibre podcast our Head of Global Watch Buying Mark Toulson sits down with Benjamin Arabov, CEO of Jacob & Co. to di...
In Conversation with Rebecca Struthers, Watchmaker, Designer and Historian
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our Global Head of Watch Buying Mark Toulson meets with prestigious Watchmaker, Designer and Historian Dr Rebecca Struthers. Rebecca ...
Watches and Wonders Round-Up with Robin Swithinbank
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Now the dust has settled on this year's Watches and Wonders, experts Robin Swithinbank and Faye Soteri come together to give their expert opinions. Th...
Your Guide to Buying a Luxury Pre-owned Watch
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join our VIP Sales Director David Lindsay as he meets with Ken Kessler, Watch Journalist, Historian and Collector to discuss all things pre-owned. The...
LVMH Watch Week Round-Up with Robin Swithinbank
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Robin Swithinbank and Mark Toulson as they round up the exciting launches from this year's LVMH Watch Week. The pair discuss new launches from Bu...
2022: A Year in Review by Bill Prince and Faye Soteri
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In our first year post-pandemic, Bill Prince and Faye Soteri dissect the horological landscape of 2022. The pair discuss significant implications on t...
A Sit Down with Julien Tornare, CEO of Zenith
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, our guest host Bill Prince meets with Julien Tornare, CEO of luxury watch brand Zenith. The pair discuss both the history of ...
Watches Through the Decades with Ken Kessler and David Lindsay
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From the 1930s through to the 2000s, join Ken Kessler and David Lindsay as they journey through the decades and explore watches inspired by and signif...
Breitling Introduces Lab Grown Diamonds with Head of Sustainability Aurelia Figueroa
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Breitling marks a new milestone with the introduction of lab-grown diamonds in their new Superocean Chronomat. We meet with the brand’s Global Head ...
In Conversation with Grant Wilson, Brand Director at IWC
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest episode, Grant provides a fascinating insight into IWC, exploring the history of the brand, its key brand values and the importance it p...
Luxury Watch Materials: The Complete Guide
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Faye Soteri and Bill Prince as they explore and uncover the world’s most desired luxury watch materials. From answering popular industry questi...
Luxury Watch Complications: The Complete Guide
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Step into the world of luxury watch complications with our expert buyers Mark Toulson and Faye Soteri. Discover the vast range of watch complications ...
In Conversation with Maximilian Büsser, CEO of MB&F
20 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Mark Toulson as he joins Maximilian Büsser, CEO of luxury watch brand MB&F. The pair discuss the launch of MB&F into Watches of Switzerland with...
In Conversation with Jacob and Benjamin Arabov, Co-CEOs of Jacob & Co.
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We meet Jacob and Benjamin Arabov, Co-CEOs of Global Watch Empire Jacob & Co. The true masterminds behind the creations, the father and son duo gi...
How to Give the Gift of Time with Mark Toulson and Faye Soteri
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gifting the perfect timepiece has never been easier. Join Global Watch Buyer Mark Toulson and International Senior Watch Buyer Faye Soteri, as they ta...
Land, Sea & Air: Watches Fit for Travel with Mike Christensen and Mark Toulson
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Discover your perfect travel companion this Summer with Mike Christensen - European Lifestyle Editor of GQ Magazine and Mark Toulson - Global Head of ...
Newness within the Watch World with Bill Prince, Mark Toulson and Faye Soteri
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Bill Prince, Watch Journalist and Acting Editor-in-Chief of Wallpaper Magazine, Mark Toulson, our Global Head of Watch Buying, and Faye Soteri, o...
In Conversation with Andy Torbet, Panerai’s Newest Friend of the Brand
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest episode of Calibre podcast, we introduce Andy Torbet, Panerai’s newest Friend of the Brand and highly experienced Underwater Explorer,...
The Complete Calibre Guide to Women’s Watches with Jessica Diamond and Faye Soteri
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For Calibre Podcast’s first all-female line-up, Jessica Diamond, Watch and Jewellery Editor at the Sunday Times Style and Times LUXX, and Faye Soter...
The History of Racing Watches with Simon De Burton and Mark Toulson
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Step onto the racetrack in our latest episode of Calibre podcast with Simon De Burton, Author and distinguished Journalist, and Mark Toulson, Global H...
Talking Luxury Brand Collaborations and Exclusive Timepieces
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Shaping and driving the industry forwards, watch collaborations help to extend the industry’s reach into other subcultures, including music, art, an...
Immerse Yourself: The Diver’s Watch Collection
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the exciting world of diver’s watches with Robin Swithinbank, Former Editor of Calibre and Writer for the New York Times, British GQ and t...
A Year in Review - 2021
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
2021 has been a year for transformation, innovation, and change. In our latest episode of Calibre Podcast, our CEO Brian Duffy talks to Bill Prince,...
In Conversation with Simon Wolf, Managing Director of WOLF
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest episode of our Calibre Podcast, we present a conversation between Mark Toulson, Global Head of Watch Buying at the Watches of Switzerlan...
In Conversation with Jan Edöcs, CEO of DOXA
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest episode of our Calibre Podcast, we present a conversation between Mark Toulson, Global Head of Watch Buying at the Watches of Switzerlan...
In Conversation with Julien Tornare, CEO of Zenith
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest episode of our Calibre Podcast, we present a conversation between Mark Toulson, our Head of Watch Buying, and Julien Tornare, CEO of Tis...
In Conversation With Sylvain Dolla, CEO of Tissot
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest episode of our Calibre Podcast, we present a conversation between Mark Toulson, our Head of Watch Buying and Sylvain Dolla, CEO of Tisso...
In Conversation With Adrian Bosshard, CEO of RADO
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest episode of our Calibre Podcast, we present a conversation between Mark Toulson, our Head of Watch Buying and Adrian Bosshard, CEO of RAD...
In Conversation with Akio Naito, President of Grand Seiko
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest episode of our Calibre Podcast, we present a conversation between Brian Duffy, our CEO, and Akio Naito, President of Grand Seiko. They d...
Watches and Wonders 2021 Round Up
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest episode of our Calibre Podcast, our Head of Watch Buying, Mark Toulson, and our International Senior Buyer Faye Soteri discuss all the n...
In Conversation With Christoph Grainger-Herr, CEO of IWC Schaffhausen pt 2
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest episode of our Calibre Podcast, our CEO Brian Duffy interviews Christoph Grainger-Herr, CEO of IWC Schaffhausen. They discuss the latest...
In Conversation with Gavin Murphy, Managing Director of Breitling (UK)
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest episode of our Calibre Podcast, our CEO Brian Duffy interviews Gavin Murphy, Managing Director of Breitling (UK). They discuss his caree...
In Conversation with Andrea Nunziata, Brand Director of OMEGA and Managing Director of the Swatch Group (UK)
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest episode of our Calibre Podcast, our CEO Brian Duffy interviews Andrea Nunziata, Brand Director of OMEGA and Managing Director of the Swa...
A Year In Review Podcast With Bill Prince
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest episode of our Calibre Podcast, our International Watch Buyer, Faye Soteri, hosts a conversation between our Head of Watch Buying Mark T...
In conversation with Rob Diver, Managing Director of the UK for TAG Heuer
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our latest episode of the Calibre Podcast is a conversation between Brian Duffy, CEO of the Watches Of Switzerland Group, and Rob Diver, Managing Dire...
In conversation with Jean-Marc Pontroué, CEO of Panerai
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our latest episode is a conversation between Brian Duffy, CEO of the Watches Of Switzerland Group, and Jean-Marc Pontroué, CEO of Panerai. They discu...
In conversation with Giles English, co-founder of Bremont
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our latest episode was taken from an Instagram between Brian Duffy, CEO of the Watches Of Switzerland Group, and Giles English, co-founder of Bremont...
In conversation with Edouard Meylan, CEO at H.Moser& Cie
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our latest episode was taken from an Instagram between Brian Duffy, CEO of the Watches Of Switzerland Group, and Edouard Meylan, CEO at H.Moser& Cie. ...
In conversation with Fabienne Lupo, Chairwoman and MD of Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our latest episode was taken from an Instagram between Brian Duffy, CEO of the Watches Of Switzerland Group, and Fabienne Lupo, Chairwoman and MD of F...
In conversation with Mark Toulson, Head Of Watch Buying for Watches Of Switzerland Group
07 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our latest episode was taken from an Instagram between Brian Duffy, CEO of the Watches Of Switzerland Group, and Mark Toulson, Head Of Watch Buying fo...
In conversation with Jean-Marc Pontroué, CEO at Panerai
06 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our latest episode was taken from an Instagram live between Brian Duffy, CEO of the Watches Of Switzerland Group, and Jean-Marc Pontroué, CEO at Pane...
In conversation with Christian Selmoni, Style & Heritage Director at Vacheron Constantin
05 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our latest episode was taken from an Instagram between Brian Duffy, CEO of the Watches Of Switzerland Group, and Christian Selmoni, Style & Heritage ...
In conversation with Christoph Grainger-Herr, CEO of IWC Schaffhausen
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we turned an Instagram live between our CEO Brian Duffy and CEO of IWC Schaffhausen Christoph Grainger-Herr into a podcast. They disc...
In conversation with Georges Kern, CEO of Breitling
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we turned an Instagram live between our CEO Brian Duffy and CEO of Breitling Georges Kern into a podcast. They discuss the latest rel...
Watches In The Movies
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our International Senior Watch Buyer Faye Soteri, and Head of Watch Buying Mark Toulson discuss the most iconic watches featured in m...
The History of Perpetual Calendars
07 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our International Senior Watch Buyer Faye Soteri, and Head of Watch Buying Mark Toulson to discuss the history and the significance ...
In Conversation with Bill Prince
07 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are excited to meet with Deputy Editor of British GQ Bill Prince who talks to our CEO Brian Duffy about his career, his passion for watches and wha...
In Conversation With Theo Paphitis
07 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest Calibre podcast, we’re excited to meet businessman, entrepreneur, former Dragons’ Den and previous employee of Watches of Switzerlan...
Harry Redknapp
02 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 24 of the Calibre podcast sees Watches of Switzerland CEO Brian Duffy in conversation with football manager, King of the jungle and keen wat...
Zenith CEO Julien Tornare
05 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the Calibre podcast celebrates our 1st anniversary with very special guest, Zenith CEO Julien Tornare. Watches of Switzerland CEO Bri...
Alex Doak and Laura McCreddie-Doak
05 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the Calibre podcast celebrates our 1st anniversary with very special guests. Watches of Switzerland CEO Brian Duffy is joined in conv...
History of Rolex part II with James Dowling
07 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
CEO of Watches of Switzerland Group, Brian Duffy is back in conversation with author and renowned Rolex expert James Dowling. The podcast delves deep ...
At Your Service podcast with John Burns
07 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our Head of Watch Buying Mark Toulson sits down with John Burns, Head of Aftercare to discuss the relevance and importance of the Aftercare process, h...
The History of OMEGA
03 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Foulkes, a renowned author, journalist and watch expert joins Watches of Switzerland Group CEO, Brian Duffy to discuss the iconic Swiss brand, OM...
Jean-Marc Pontroue, CEO, Panerai
03 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by our Head of Watch Buying Mark Toulson, this episode discusses the latest Panerai watch release, the Submersible, and how Jean-Marc plans to ...
Nick and Giles English
06 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about the history of Bremont’s exclusive collaborations and some of the key manufacturing decisions through the course of time. Join CEO of Wa...
Piero Braga, CEO Gucci Timepieces
01 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation about the brand, development of timepieces and the relationship between Italian creativity and Swiss watchmaking. Recorded at Base...
History of Divers Watches
04 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about the history of diving watches and some of the key models through the course of time. Join CEO of The Watches of Switzerland Group Bri...
Christoph Grainger-Herr
04 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Interview with CEO of IWC, Christoph Grainger-Herr, discussing what to expect in 2019. In this interview, recorded at SIHH 2019, we were lucky enoug...
Baselworld 2019 Wrap-up
06 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our Baselworld 2019 Wrap-up, featuring our CEO, Brian Duffy and Head of Watch Buying Mark Toulson, together with International Senior Watch Buyer Fay...
History of Pilot Watches
06 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The vast, rich history of Pilot Watches spans over 110 decades and since 1904, Pilot Watches have been a prominent timepiece that, over time, has been...
Georges Kern
24 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Exclusive interview with the CEO of Breitling as part of Baselworld 2019 live coverage. On our first day at Baselworld 2019, Brian Duffy, CEO of ...
History of the Chronograph
02 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The origins of the Chronograph timepiece including how to look after yours. Discussing the history of Chronographs, CEO of The Watches of Switzerla...
Aimee Fuller: Friend of TAG Heuer
16 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Interview with Olympic Snowboarder and friend of TAG Heuer, Aimee Fuller. The February edition of The Calibre Podcast takes a change a pace as CEO ...
The History of Patek Philippe with Nicholas Foulkes
05 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
From its founding through to present day, esteemed author and journalist Nicholas Foulkes. Joined by CEO of The Watches of Switzerland Group Brian...
Jack Heuer
05 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Honorary chairman of TAG Heuer Jack Heuer discusses his time in the watch industry. Episode 8 of the Calibre Podcast Presented by Watches of Switze...
A Guide to Vintage Watches
01 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Exclusive interview with founder of the New York City-based Analog/Shift, James Lamdin. In episode 7, the Calibre Podcast features CEO of the Watch...
Jean-Claude Biver
01 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
An icon within the industry, discover more about his esteemed career at TAG Heuer, Hublot, Omega and more. In episode 6 of The Calibre Podcast, CEO...
History of Rolex with James Dowling
03 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
James Dowling, author of The Best of Time, Rolex Wristwatches talks through the history of Rolex. This episode of the Calibre Podcast CEO of The Wa...
François-Henry Bennahmias
03 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation on the history of Audemars Piguet with CEO of the brand, François-Henry Bennahmias. In episode 4 of the Calibre Podcast, CEO of The...
Entering a Digital Age
06 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tech journalist Rob Waugh joins our panel to discusses the impact of the digital revolution on Swiss Watch brands. In episode 3 of the Calibre Po...
George Bamford
06 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
An exclusive interview with the founder of the Bamford Watch Department, George Bamford. In episode 2 of the Calibre Podcast, CEO Brian Duffy is jo...
History of the Swiss Watch Industry
05 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the history and background around the Swiss Watch industry. Welcome to the first episode of the Calibre Podcast, presented by Watches of ...