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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Join us for a very special and quite different episode of Keeping Time. We are joined today by the well-known and highly-regarded Instagram watch collector/afficionado, @HoroMarioBro. Rather than just post pics of his watches, @HoroMarioBro has built an incredible following thru his insightful posts which highlight incredible finishing details and even show comparisons between different watches. With a superb eye for detail, @HoroMarioBro showcases superb macro imagery and slo-motion videos...

Season 7 Episode 2: Claude Greisler, Armin Strom Co-Founder and Master Watchmaker Join us as we welcome Mr. Claude Greisler back to the podcast for a record 4th appearance!! Every conversation with Claude is filled with knowledge, insight and pure horological passion. This episode focuses on Claude's incredible and deep fascination for the phenomenon of RESONANCE. Delving into history we discuss the origins of Resonance in watchmaking, from Huygens to Breguet and then to modern-day we...

We’re back for a new season of Keeping Time Podcast. Our guest is Xavier de Roquemaurel, returning to the podcast for the 4th time. The previous appearance coincided with the launch of the new at the time Antarctique collection. Now, 3 years later, we discuss at length the incredible impact the Antarctique collection has had on the relatively new company with the incredible history. We discuss the challenges faced by the brand with regard to manufacturing and the remarkable demand that has...

Oster Jewelers is celebrating their 20th anniversary this month and so we are turning the tables on owner, Jeremy Oster. This episode's theme is taking chances--how others took a chance on Jeremy, how Jeremy and his wife Melissa took a chance on themselves, and how they took chances on up-and-coming independent watchmakers. We learn how building relationships is the key to becoming one of the premier independent watch retailers in the world and how evolving with an ever-changing industry is...

We are delighted to welcome Marco Borraccino, our guest for this episode of Keeping Time Podcast.  With a remarkably impressive background in watch design, including head of design for Officine Panerai, Mr Borraccino brings a unique vision to the world of exceptional watchmaking. Singer Reimagined is the watch brand co-founded by Marco Borraccino together with Rob Dickinson of Singer Vehicle Design. A former singer and guitarist with the highly acclaimed band Catherine Wheel, Rob Dickinson...

We’re back with another episode of Keeping Time Podcast. Our guest is Nicholas Manousos. Based in New York City, Mr. Manousos is the Executive Director of the Horological Society of New York, Technical Editor at Hodinkee, Board Member at The Watch Library Foundation and Member of the Academy at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève. Join us as we discuss the incredible history of the Horological Society of New York (HSNY), the oldest and the first watchmaking guild in America, founded in...

Our guest for this episode of Keeping Time with Oster Watches Podcast is Manuel Emch. A truly creative visionary, Manuel brings incredible enthusiasm and impeccable design sense to the watch industry. As an independent consultant, Manuel utilizes his time to explore different projects as well as mentoring some of the most talented up and coming watchmakers. Join us for this episode as we discuss Manuel's origins, journey and motivations. He became the Swatch Group's youngest ever Brand...

Our guest for this episode of Keeping Time Podcast is Michael Culyba, Director and Producer of the upcoming documentary movie, KEEPER OF TIME. Featuring some of the most renowned figures in the watch world: Philippe Dufour, Roger W. Smith, François-Paul Journe, and Max Büsser, among other leading voices in the industry, the film will have its world premiere in NYC on April 28, 2022. Listen in today as we delve into the inspiration behind the creation of this incredible cinematic celebration...

Our guest for the first episode of Season 6 is James Lamb, a British watchmaker and Member of the British Horological Institute. Join us as we discover James Lamb Watches and the release of The Origin series, James' first collection of individually created handmade watches. The Elements (Earth, Air, Fire and Water) provide the inspiration and theme to be explored in the four pieces that make up the collection. James brings the watches to life for us in an engaging conversation that is...

Guido Terreni, CEO of Parmigiani Fleurier since January 2021,  joins us for Keeping Time with Oster Watches Podcast, S5 Episode 8. For the 2021 season finale, we are excited to welcome guest Guido Terreni, recently appointed CEO of exceptional watch manufacturer, Parmigiani Fleurier. Following the immense success enjoyed at Bulgari developing the award-winning Octo Finissimo collection, Guido Terreni could not resist the lure of taking the helm of one of the industry's most important and...

Peter Speake and Daniela Marin join us for Keeping Time with Oster Watches Podcast, S5 Episode 7. In this episode of Keeping Time we are privileged to welcome Daniela Marin, co-founder of one of the most important horological websites, The Naked Watchmaker.  Joining Daniela is Peter Speake, one of the most celebrated watchmakers in the industry (known of course for Speake-Marin watches) and co-founder of The Naked Watchmaker with Daniela. This will be Peter's 3rd episode of Keeping Time -...

James Thompson of Black Badger returns for Keeping Time with Oster Watches Podcast, S5 Episode 6. We welcome back our intriguing and always curious friend, James, to chat about... well, whatever comes to mind! James Thompson is one of the most interesting and in-demand craftsman who adds a certain magic to some of the coolest watches on the market - from MB&F to De Bethune and a whole bunch more. Are you wearing an Indie watch with some cool lume? If so, it's a pretty safe bet that James...

Scott Rosen returns for Keeping Time with Oster Watches Podcast, S5 Episode 5. We welcome back our dear friend Scott to discuss an in-depth retrospective of the landscape of luxury watches today versus 20-25 years ago. We compare where the top brands were back in the fledgling days of the rebirth of mechanical cool and the introduction of the independent watchmakers. This unedited conversation has a lovely and natural flow showcasing the depth of knowledge and experience that Scott brings...

One of the industry's most talented watchmakers, Claude Greisler,  is back for Keeping Time with Oster Watches Podcast, S5 Episode 4 Claude is back for another episode. We chat with Claude about the newest Armin Strom release, "Tribute 1," with discussion of technical details, innovations and the inspiration behind this latest project. Tribute 1 is the epitome of a modern "dress-watch" that is perfect for today's more laid-back lifestyle.  As always, Claude brings this new watch to life for...

Legendary watchmaker Vincent Calabrese joins Keeping Time with Oster Watches Podcast, S5 Episode 3 We’re back for another episode! As always, we look for the most interesting stories that need to be told. We are joined by Vincent Calabrese, founder of AHCI, inventor of some of the most famous movements including the Golden Bridge for Corum and the original Blancpain Tourbillon with 8-days reserve as well as the more recent Caroussel Tourbillon.  An icon in the watch industry and a restless...

Patrik Sjögren of GoS Watches  joins Keeping Time with Oster Watches Podcast, S5 Episode 2 This episode of Keeping Time Podcast is dedicated to the memory of Micki Oster, who passed away on Feb 17th, 2021.  We’re back for another episode! As always, we look for the most interesting stories that need to be told. We are joined by Swedish watchmaker and CEO of GoS Watches, Patrik Sjögren.  In 2007, Mr. Sjögren formed a partnership with fellow Swede and famed Master Bladesmith, Johan...

We're back for our 5th Season! As always, we look for the most interesting brands with stories that need to be told. Join us for a superb conversation with the ebullient driving force behind the unique Schwarz-Etienne. A famed Swiss Manufacture, dating back to 1902, this brand is known for exceptional value and unique and interesting movements. The watch that has caught the eye of many collectors is the Roma Synergy - a collaboration between Schwarz-Etienne and the legendary Haute Horlogerie...

For the season finale, we are thrilled to be joined again by Marc-André Deschoux, the talented and passionate creative force behind WatchesTV.com.    As one of the foremost voices in the industry, we invited Marc-André to share his thoughts and observations from a remarkable 2020. We discuss the pandemic situation in Switzerland and the impact on Manufacturing and debate the winners and losers from a challenging and unique year, the likes of which have never previously been experienced....