Keeping Time With Oster Watches Jeremy Oster

Our guest on Keeping Time with Oster Watches episode is a highly talented and passionate watchmaker, Felipe Pikullik. Based in Berlin, Germany, of Brazilian descent, Felipe embodies all that is celebrated in the Art of Watchmaking. Each piece that bears the Felipe Pikullik brand name is a demonstration of purity, dedication and tradition - a classical approach to contemporary watchmaking. Signature sculpted bridges are formed within the atelier and embellished with traditional finishing techniques long recognized as all that embodies haute horlogerie. Felipe and his team transform each caliber produced with impeccable craftsmanship and a commitment to excellence.

Join us as we engage with Felipe in a conversation that explores the motivations, desires and challenges embraced by the young prodigy and his eager and willing team. As always, the conversation with host Jeremy Oster meanders, explores and probes to gain a depth of knowledge and understanding of one of the Independent watch world's rising stars. Thanks as always to co-host and Producer Doug Hoyt for another episode of Keeping Time.  We hope that you enjoy this insightful episode. Please take a moment to rate and review and share with other like-minded watch-loving friends.

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Welcome back everyone as we kick off our 8th Season of Keeping Time! We are thrilled to kick off the new season with a very special guest, Bernhard Lederer. Mr. Lederer is a highly accomplished Master Watchmaker with many decades of experience creating and achieving complicated and challenging timepieces, including ground-breaking clocks and remarkable wristwatches. The most recent project is the GPHG Award-Winning Central Impulse Chronometer. Claiming the 2021 GPHG Award in the Innovation category, Lederer Watches has achieved one of the holy grails of watchmaking. Whilst it can be said that this watch furthers the work of George Daniels, Mr Lederer has innovated and challenged the notion of a modern wristwatch chronometer.

Join us for an insightful conversation as we explore Mr. Lederer's rich horological history, discuss his influences and outline career achievements. We will go deep into the technical brilliance and achievements of the GPHG Award-Winning Central Impulse Chronometer. We discuss the inspiration and the numerous challenges involved in realizing the fulfillment of this challenging creation. We also discuss Mr Lederer's contact and relationship with the great Master, George Daniels. For photos visit: https://blog.osterjewelers.com/category/podcast/

Join us as we welcome back to the podcast Guido Terreni. Nearly 2 years after taking the helm, we are thrilled to catch up with the insightful CEO of Parmigiani Fleurier. 
 
Listen in as we engage in a frank assessment of an impressive first couple of years for the brand under the direction of the Italian-born leader. Learn about the plans Mr Terreni holds for the prestigious Manufacture to further solidify the brand's position amongst the hierachy of Haute horlogerie. 
 
We discuss details, priorities and valuable insights into one of the most interesting, capable and exclusive watch brands on the market today. 
 
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Join us as we welcome Claude back to the podcast. Our most regularly featured guest, Claude is welcomed back for a second time this season with news of another brand new model. Listen in as the always engaging Master Watchmaker, Claude Greisler, discusses the recently unveiled Armin Strom One Week. As the name suggests, the new model has a power reserve of one full week. Based on a caliber originally launched by the brand a decade ago, Claude talks us through all the changes, modifications and aesthetic choices made by the brand as Armin Strom unveils this important addition to the expanding collection offered by the Manufacture today.

Claude shares technical details and further insights into his incredible company, Armin Strom, co-founded by Claude Greisler and Serge Michel. Listen in as host Jeremy Oster once again invites Claude to share his immense knowledge, passion and artistic sensibility with our listeners. We recommend also listening to our previous episodes with Claude as each has a unique focus and all episodes offer incredible insights into the world of haute horlogerie from the perspective of an exceptional Independent watchmaker.

We are honored to be joined by Christine Hutter, "in person," for this episode of Keeping Time. Christine Hutter is Founder and CEO of the extraordinary Manufacturer Moritz Grossmann. Located in Glashütte, Germany, the modern Manufacture creates breathtakingly beautiful, handcrafted timepieces which embody the true spirit of "Haute Horlogerie." Nearly 175 years after the original factory was established in the famous watchmaking town of Glashütte, Christine Hutter retains the spirit and soul of the eponymous founder whilst evolving fine modern-day watchmaking with numerous patents and innovations.

Join us as we chat with Ms. Hutter and learn about the brand which today takes it's place amongst the world's finest timepiece creators. Listen in as we discuss the methods employed today, the artistic approach to incredible dials such as the stunning Tremblage dial and others. We discuss the impressive manufacturing capabilities including the in-house screws, hands and all the elements which combine to make Moritz Grossmann such a unique and compelling offering today.

It is indeed an honor, privilege and joy to sit alongside Christine as we record this episode following her recent visit to our store, Oster Jewelers, in Denver. We hope that you enjoy this insightful episode and share with other watch-loving friends. Thank you as always for downloading Keeping Time podcast.

Bertrand Savary, President: Arnold & Son and Angelus

We are joined for this episode by Bertrand Savary, one of the savviest and most experienced leaders in the luxury watch industry. Bertrand learned his trade working with a number of the most storied and legendary historical watch brands. His background, dating back to the early 2000's, makes him the ideal visionary to embrace the importance of one of history's most important watchmakers, Arnold & Son, as well as Angelus, one of the last century's most intriguing brands.

Join us as Mr Savary leads us deeper into the brands that are under his watchful eye and also the impressive Manufacture, La Joux Perret, which is under the same ownership as the two brands.  Inspired by the past and with a clear vision for the future, Bertrand takes us deep into each of the brands and outlines the current direction and future projects that will shape the success of two of the most interesting names in haute horlogerie. Backed by one of the most important Manufactures in the industry, we learn how these brands enjoy a freedom and creative edge that few brands have the chance to explore. From Limited Editions and exclusive collaborations to new cutting edge complications there is something within both of these extraordinary brands to appeal to any watch enthusiast.

Next year represents the 260th Anniversary of John Arnold opening his atelier. What is in store for this special Anniversary? Listen in and enjoy as the President of Arnold & Son and Angelus shares his plans for the brands.
 
This podcast is all about the personalities in the industry and the passion that drives the creativity and desirability of the beautiful products that we all appreciate. If you enjoy Keeping Time Podcast please let others know. Kindly take a moment to rate and review on iTunes or your favorite podcast player and share on social media. Your review means a lot to us and others. Tag @osterwatches on Instagram and be sure to visit Osterjewelers.com for the latest in haute horlogerie. If you enjoy Keeping Time Podcast, please share with your watch-community friends.