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  1. Ep. 38 - Independent Highlights from Geneva

    8 HRS AGO

    Ep. 38 - Independent Highlights from Geneva

    During Watches & Wonders, all eyes are usually on the major brands exhibiting inside the cavernous Palexpo. Episode 38 of the SJX Podcast rounds up the highlights from the smaller fairs like Time to Watches, and the independents exhibiting on their own around town. Among the standouts were Mathieu Cleguer, who debuted a novel escapement of his own design, Dominique Renaud who launched a high-amplitude 1 Hz balance, and Franc Vila, who seems to be entering a new era of creativity. Show notes: 1:12: Konstantin Chaykin ThinKing Mystery2:45: Anton Suhanov Flamingo4:20: Dominique Renaud Pulse 607:20: Cleguer Horology Inspiration One9:15: Niton Prima12:00: Franc Vila FVF2 14:30: Sylvain Pinaud Tourbillon15:00: Marco Lang Seven Spheres Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    18 min
  2. Ep. 37 - Watches & Wonders 2026 Recap

    2D AGO

    Ep. 37 - Watches & Wonders 2026 Recap

    Episode 37 of the SJX Podcast recaps the biggest releases from the brands officially exhibiting at Watches & Wonders 2026. Highlights from the independent brands exhibiting around town will be covered in our next episode. Show notes: 0:55: Rolex Daytona Rolesium Enamel Dial ref. 1265023:15: Rolex Yacht-Master II5:00: Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 'Jubilee' Dial8:30: Patek Philippe Celestial ref. 6105G12:00: Patek Philippe Nautilus ref. 5610P 50th Anniversary12:30: Patek Philippe Automaton ref. 524913:30: Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar "Lumen"14:50: Lange Saxonia Annual Calendar15:50: Vacheron Constantin Overseas Ultra-Thin ref. 2500V16:50: Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual-Time Cardinal Points19:11: Tudor Black Bay Ceramic19:40: Tudor Monarch21:00: TAG Heuer Evergraph25:00: Cartier Crash Platinum26:20: Grand Seiko Spring Drive UFA Ushio 300 Diver SLGB025 and SLGB02328:00: Ressence Type 1129:30: Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Chronograph Mystérieux Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min
  3. Ep. 36 - Day 1 of Watches & Wonders: Rolex Marks Oyster Centennary

    APR 14

    Ep. 36 - Day 1 of Watches & Wonders: Rolex Marks Oyster Centennary

    Episode 36 of the SJX Podcast comes straight from Watches & Wonders 2026. As ever, all eyes are focused on Rolex during the first hour of the event. SJX and Brandon unpack the brand's new models, which feature new materials and a novel industrial approach to enamel dial production. We'll be back soon with more live coverage of the industry's biggest event. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    8 min
  4. Ep. 35 - A New Era for Independent Watchmaking

    APR 9

    Ep. 35 - A New Era for Independent Watchmaking

    It's been a promising year for independent watchmaking, and Watches & Wonders hasn't even taken place yet. On episode 35 of the SJX Podcast, SJX and Brandon discuss Rexhep Rexhepi's first in-house chronograph bearing his own name. What Mr Rexhepi does, others often imitate, so it's worth thinking about how the launch of this traditional-yet-novel chronograph will shape the future of the category. The conversation also turns to Ressence, which has just unveiled its own in-house movement, and has done so at a fair price. Russian AHCI-member Anton Suhanov also joins the ranks of indies with their own calibres, installing a 15+ mm luminous balance wheel in his third wristwatch. And that's not the only Russian watch boasting unusual specs — Konstantin Chaykin revealed the series production version of his ThinKing, the thinnest watch ever at just 1.65 mm thick, complete with double 'mystery' displays. New names also made their debuts recently, including Stéphane Pierre and Mathieu Cleguer, who has come up with a novel double-wheel escapement of his own design. These makers are illustrative of a broader trend in independent watchmaking, namely the engineer-led brand. Show notes: 00:20: Rexhep Rexhepi RRCHF06:45: Raymond Weil Millesime “The Fifty”07:20: Ressence Type 1110:00: Anton Suhanov Flamingo15:00: Konstantin Chaykin ThinKing Mystery16:30: Cleguer Inspiration One18:00: Stéphane Pierre L’Impétrant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21 min
  5. Ep. 34 - Understanding Collector Psychology

    APR 3

    Ep. 34 - Understanding Collector Psychology

    Why do watch debates get so heated, so fast — and why does no one ever change their mind? On episode 34 of the SJX Podcast, Brandon sits down with King Flum, collector and author of the ScrewDownCrown Substack, to dig into the psychology behind the arguments that define online watch communities. Drawing on research from psychologists including Jonathan Haidt and Dan Kahan, the conversation covers why our preferences form before we start thinking, why smarter collectors tend to construct more elaborate — not more objective — arguments, and why an attack on your watch can feel like an attack on you personally. Read more here: https://www.screwdowncrown.com/p/your-brain-is-a-defence-lawyer-watch-forum-psychology Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min
  6. Ep. 33 - Affordable New Releases

    MAR 19

    Ep. 33 - Affordable New Releases

    Seiko is on something of a resurgence, aiming to take back its reputation as a value leader after the emergence, over the past decade, of increasingly competitive micro-brands. On episode 33 of the SJX Podcast, SJX and Brandon discuss the King Seiko Vanac, now available in titanium, and the Marinemaster, which has been transformed through a number of incremental upgrades. The discussion then turns to some other affordable new releases from Orient Star, Raketa, and Christopher Ward, which just launched an in-house 'flyer' GMT calibre with a five-day power reserve. Show notes: 00:35: King Seiko Vanac Titanium3:30: Seiko Marinemaster8:00: Orient Star M4511:10: Raketa Baikonur12:20: Christopher Ward Sealander True GMT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    20 min
  7. Ep. 32 - Watches & Wonders Wish List

    MAR 18

    Ep. 32 - Watches & Wonders Wish List

    Watches & Wonders is less than a month away, so for episode 32 of the SJX Podcast we're talking about what we'd want to see from some of the major brands like Patek Philippe, Grand Seiko, and Tudor. It's always difficult to make predictions, and the best releases from every year are usually a surprise, but Andrew put together a few picks that we believe would be crowd-pleasers, were they to be made. SJX and Brandon also discuss the latest minute repeater from Girard-Perregaux, and SJX's own collaboration with Habring²: the Chrono-Felix Medicus chronograph. Show notes: 1:00: Patek Philippe3:00: Grand Seiko4:20: Tudor7:30: Girard-Perregaux Minute Repeater Flying Bridges11:30: Habring² x SJX Chrono-Felix Medicus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    12 min
  8. Ep. 31 - State of the Industry 2026

    MAR 13

    Ep. 31 - State of the Industry 2026

    Episode 31 of the SJX Podcast digs into two major industry reports — one from Vontobel on the primary market and one from EveryWatch on the secondary — and what they reveal about where value is concentrating in the watch industry. SJX and Brandon discuss the K-shaped nature of the market, the dominance of F.P. Journe among independents, and Cartier's remarkable ability to sell across every price tier. The discussion also touches on the role of emotion in driving purchase decisions, the financialisation of the hobby, and why market reports have limited utility for collectors. Show notes: 00:30: K-shaped market dynamics — Vontobel and EveryWatch reports3:00: F.P. Journe dominance among independents4:00: Cartier's unique market position10:00: Emotion vs. financialisation14:00: Marteau & Co.16:00: Phillips Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21 min
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Watch talk with SJX. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    SJX Watches
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © SJX Watches
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