The Subdial Show

Mitchell Barber

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A personal exploration of watches, culture, design and art.

JAN 7

No Compromise Engineering With Charles G Tremblay, CEO of Charles Simon

In this episode, we cover Charles' background teaching at NASA, pursuing a career in engineering and starting Charles Simon. We cover high-quality luggage, and the shift to watch accessories then explore the challenges faced in the luxury market. The conversation covers the challenges of brand recognition, the function-first design approach, material selection, client culture and product value. I loved speaking with Charles, and if you like geeking out on engineering details, you will too! The Wood Article - https://charles-simon.com/blogs/journal/log-drive More about Charles Simon - https://charles-simon.com/ 📲 Follow us on Instagram: @thesubdial 🌐 Read more at: https://thesubdial.com

37 min
JAN 7

Breva Geneve Ceo Julien Haenny On How To Rebuild A Failed Brand

In this episode, I sit down with Julien Haenny, CEO of Breva Geneve, to explore the rebirth of one of Switzerland’s most imaginative independent watchmakers. Julien shares his vision for Breva’s relaunch, the brand’s poetic origins, and why its mission has always been to measure more than just time. From the early concepts rooted in exploration and environmental complication to the modern focus on refined daily-wear horology, this conversation offers a rare look at a brand entering its next chapter with confidence and clarity. With two decades of experience across leading Swiss maisons, Julien discusses the realities of reviving a high-end independent brand, the importance of authenticity, and how Breva plans to bring elegance, innovation, and genuine usefulness back to complicated watchmaking. If you’re fascinated by independents, brand building, or the future of creative Swiss horology, this is one you won’t want to miss. The Breva Article - https://thesubdial.com/blog/the-breva... More about Breva Geneve - https://www.breva-watches.com/ Watch this interview on YouTube - https://youtu.be/woGAN5GF_a8?si=OWvRH9b8Y7Ypwt27_ 📲 Follow us on Instagram: @thesubdial 🌐 Read more at: https://thesubdial.com

42 min

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A personal exploration of watches, culture, design and art.

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Mitchell Barber
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