On Time Collectors Series | Presented By 0260 and The Miami Watch Club

Lex Borrero
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On Time Collector Series is a conversation-driven show exploring watch collecting beyond hype and price. We sit down with collectors, designers, and industry leaders to talk about taste, legacy, personal milestones, and the emotional reasons people collect. Real stories, real wrists, timeless perspective.

  1. 4d ago

    H. Moser Made a DIGITAL Watch… But Why?!

    In this episode of ON TIME, Lex Borrero and CJ sit down with Claudio Terjanian, President of H. Moser & Cie. Americas, to talk about what it really takes to build one of the most respected names in independent watchmaking. They get into what makes H.Moser different, how the brand balances serious watchmaking with a willingness to take risks, and why standing out in today’s watch market requires more than just making a great product. Then CJ puts Claudio on the spot about one of Moser’s most unexpected releases yet: a digital watch?!!!! Why would a brand known for mechanical craftsmanship, traditional watchmaking and high-end finishing make something like this? Claudio explains the thinking behind the release, how it fits into Moser’s identity, and why sometimes challenging what a luxury watch is supposed to be is exactly the point. Subscribe for more collector stories, industry conversations and everything happening in the world of watches. #HMoser #Watches #WatchCollecting #IndependentWatchmaking #LuxuryWatches #OnTime

  2. Oct 1

    6 Watch Brands Collectors NEED to Pay Attention to in 2026!

    On this episode of ON TIME, Lex Borrero sits down with Adam Golden of @mentawatches and Jordan Alcolea ahead of Miami’s first Time to Drive event. With more than 50 watch brands and 200+ cars expected, the group breaks down some of the brands they’re most excited to see, including Biver, Serica, Dennison, Zenith, Hanhart, Greubel Forsey and more. To make things interesting, each of them had to choose two brands and explain exactly why collectors should be paying attention. From independent watchmaking and accessible microbrands to legendary names with serious history, this episode is packed with insight into where the watch world is heading and what makes these brands worth watching. Learn more about Time to Drive at https://timetodrivefest.com/

  3. Sep 24

    Why Owning MORE Watches Doesn't Make You a Better Collector!

    Most collectors think the more watches you own, the better your collection becomes. But Joey Tejeda has a different perspective. On this episode of ON TIME, Joey from the Miami Watch Club joins Lex to talk about his journey into watches, how his collecting philosophy has evolved, and why the people, relationships, and experiences surrounding the hobby can ultimately matter more than what’s sitting in the watch box. From the watches that started it all to dream pieces like the Rainbow Daytona, Joey breaks down what he’s learned from surrounding himself with serious collectors, and why sometimes having “the most game” has nothing to do with having the most money. Then we shift into another world Joey knows well: cigars. We talk about what separates a great cigar from an average one, why watches and cigars seem to go hand-in-hand, and why both hobbies ultimately come back to the same philosophy: "buy what you love"

  4. Sep 17

    What It REALLY Takes to acquire a Patek Philippe In 2026!

    For some collectors, watches begin as an interest. For Ali, they became a lifelong pursuit. Since the early 2000s, Ali has spent years studying the watch world, building relationships, refining his taste, and learning what it actually takes to collect at the highest level. In this episode of ON TIME, we sit down with Ali to trace that journey, from his earliest experiences with watches like Sector to navigating the world of authorized dealers and developing the kind of relationships that can eventually open the door to brands like Patek Philippe. We talk about what makes a great collector, how patience and reputation play a role in the process, the evolution of the watch market, and why independent watchmakers are becoming an increasingly important part of serious collections. This is a conversation about watches, but also about time, relationships, knowledge, and the years it takes to build a collection with intention. Welcome back to ON TIME!

  5. Sep 10

    We Toured JLC: The Hidden History of Luxury Watchmaking

    What happens when you stop looking at watches through a display case and actually step inside the places where some of the most important watches in history were created? For this special episode of ON TIME, Lex and CJ sit down in Germany at the end of Time to Drive Europe to unpack one of their biggest watch trips yet, including visits to Jaeger-LeCoultre and Louis Vuitton’s La Fabrique du Temps. The journey begins at JLC, a manufacture often called the “watchmaker’s watchmaker.” With more than 1,300 calibers developed throughout its history, Jaeger-LeCoultre movements have powered watches from some of the biggest names in watchmaking, including Audemars Piguet and Vacheron Constantin. Lex and CJ explore that history, what they saw inside the manufacture and museum, the resurgence of the Reverso, and the new watch Lex couldn’t leave Europe without. From the hidden history behind JLC movements to modern high watchmaking, collector value, new releases, unexpected pickups and whether these watches actually deserve a place in your collection, this episode is a look at watch culture from inside the manufactures themselves. And after late nights, early mornings, driving across Europe and experiencing it all alongside fellow collectors, Lex and CJ reflect on why Time to Drive is about the people, friendships and experiences collecting creates along the way. Watch the full episode of ON TIME and subscribe to 0260 for more stories from the people, brands and collectors shaping watch culture.

  6. Sep 3

    20 Years Selling Watches Taught Him THIS About Collecting

    After more than 20 years in the watch business, Rocky has learned that the price on a watch, or the name on the dial, doesn’t always tell you what it’s actually worth to a collector. In this episode of ON TIME: A Collector’s Journey, Lex Borrero and CJ sit down with Rocky, longtime watch professional, MIA Watch Club member, and collector of more than **170 watches**, to unpack a career that started almost by accident and eventually became a life dedicated to horology. Rocky takes us from selling jewelry and his first Citizen to studying watchmaking, working around some of the biggest names in the industry, and developing a completely different philosophy on how to buy and collect watches. Along the way, the conversation gets into **price vs. value**, movements vs. design, affordable watches vs. high horology, independent brands, chronographs, vintage pieces, and why collectors should understand what they're actually paying for instead of simply chasing a logo or the latest hype. And despite owning more than 170 watches today, one of the pieces that means the most to Rocky is still the scratched-up Citizen that helped start the entire journey. The guys also get into the current state of Audemars Piguet, why vintage AP continues to inspire collectors, accessible independent watchmaking, and some of the unusual pieces Rocky has added to a collection that refuses to fit into one category. Subscribe to 0260 for more episodes of ON TIME featuring collectors, watchmakers, industry veterans, and the people shaping modern watch culture. #WatchCollecting #LuxuryWatches #WatchCollector #AudemarsPiguet #Rolex #Omega #Citizen #Horology #MIAWatchClub #0260 #OnTime

  7. Sep 3

    Why Cartier Is the Most Overrated Watch in My Collection...

    In this episode of On Time: A Collector’s Journey, Lex Borrero and CJ sit down with Alessandra, the first female watch collector from the MIA Watch Club to join the podcast, to trace how her perspective on watches completely changed. From once thinking $400–$500 was a lot to spend on a watch to discovering vintage pieces, attending major watch events, navigating the secondary market, and developing her own collecting philosophy, Alessandra shares what pulled her deeper into the watch world. The conversation also explores the growing community of women in watch collecting, the MIA Watch Club Women’s Circle, what women actually look for in watches, and why the relationships surrounding the hobby can become just as meaningful as the watches themselves. And when Alessandra enters the 0260 Hot Seat, things get controversial. From Rolex, Patek Philippe and AP to Piaget and Cartier, she reveals which brands she believes deserve more attention, and which iconic name might be a little overrated. Subscribe to 0260 for more conversations with collectors, watch enthusiasts, industry insiders and the people shaping modern watch culture. #Cartier #WatchCollecting #LuxuryWatches #WatchCollector #Rolex #Piaget #PatekPhilippe #AudemarsPiguet #MIAWatchClub #0260 #OnTime

  8. Aug 27

    The Watch Brand Serious Collectors Can’t Ignore IN 2026!

    Christopher Ward went from a brand many collectors overlooked to creating a watch that sold out in just two hours and changed the trajectory of the company. In this special live episode of On Time, Lex Borrero and CJ sit down with Mike Pearson of Christopher Ward at Miami Watch Club to talk about the rise of the brand, the success of the Bel Canto, and why more serious collectors are beginning to pay attention. Mike takes us through his own journey into watches, what brought him to Christopher Ward after nearly two decades in the industry, and why he believes community has become one of the brand’s biggest advantages. They also break down the Bel Canto, the chiming watch that introduced Christopher Ward to an entirely new audience, sold its first 300 pieces in two hours, and helped put the brand on the map. From there, the conversation gets into in-house movements, the C12 Loco, Christopher Ward’s direct-to-consumer model, its growing showroom strategy across North America, and what could be coming next. And after the success of the Miami Watch Club × Christopher Ward Bel Canto, Lex asks the question everyone wants answered: From first-time collectors to people with serious collections, this conversation is about what happens when great watchmaking, design and community come together, regardless of the name on the dial. Subscribe to On Time for more conversations with the collectors, watchmakers, founders and personalities shaping modern watch culture. #ChristopherWard #BelCanto #WatchCollecting #Watches #MiamiWatchClub #OnTime #0260

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On Time Collector Series is a conversation-driven show exploring watch collecting beyond hype and price. We sit down with collectors, designers, and industry leaders to talk about taste, legacy, personal milestones, and the emotional reasons people collect. Real stories, real wrists, timeless perspective.

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