One of the late 20th century’s most distinctive watch designs comes from the design-led brand Ikepod, founded by Marc Newson. Today we speak with the current owner and custodian of this cult brand, Christian-Louis Col. Col, who talks about Ikepod's history and significance as a concept watch and how it became of the first ‘it’ watches of the silicon valley set. We also chatted about his future plans for the brand and how Kanye West wearing a gold Ikepod on the cover of GQ wasn’t a viral marketing dream come true. Artem Straps , perfect for your next trip. Find them here. Got an Ikepod to show off? Join our Discord and do it. Show Notes: https://www.otpodcast.com.au/show-notes Simon Kidston’s 22-year Maserati restoration Princess Diana’s Ford Escort Halios is hotting up The Seiko Prospex ‘Noosa’ and the ‘Eucalypt’ Ikepod watches Ikepod on Instagram Kanye West wearing Ikepod in GQ How to follow us: Instagram: @ot.podcast Facebook: @OTPODCASTAU Follow hosts: @fkscholz + @andygreenlive on Instagram. Send us an email: [email protected] If you liked our podcast - please remember to like/share and subscribe.