TALK by Time to Watches

Communautés – Les initiatives qui font vivre la passion horlogère aujourd’hui - INITIUM & COFFEE UP GENEVE [FR]

🎙 Communautés – Les initiatives qui font vivre la passion horlogère aujourd’hui (FR) Invités: Lucas Weber (Initium) Coralie & Kealan (Coffee Up) Animé par : Manon Kolodziejczyk Enregistré à : Time to Watches 2026, Villa Sarasin - Lodge, Genève Partenaire principal : STISS (www.stiss.ch [http://www.stiss.ch]) Cet épisode, produit par Time to Watches, vous est présenté par STISS (www.stiss.ch [http://www.stiss.ch]). Enregistré à Genève lors de Time to Watches 2026, Manon Kolodziejczyk accueille Lucas Weber, Directeur des Opérations chez Initium, ainsi que Coralie et Kealan, fondateurs de Coffee Up Genève, pour une conversation autour des nouvelles dynamiques communautaires dans l’horlogerie. Au cours de cet échange, les intervenants explorent comment la passion horlogère se transmet, évolue et se réinvente à travers des lieux, des expériences et des interactions humaines. La discussion met en lumière Coffee Up Genève, un espace devenu un véritable point de rencontre pour passionnés, collectionneurs et professionnels, ainsi qu’Initium, qui propose une expérience immersive permettant à chacun d’assembler sa propre montre et de créer un lien unique avec l’objet. L’épisode aborde notamment le rôle des communautés dans l’horlogerie contemporaine, l’importance du partage et de la transmission entre générations, ainsi que l’émergence d’initiatives qui rendent cet univers plus accessible et moins intimidant. Les invités partagent également leurs expériences respectives, les défis liés à la création de tels lieux et concepts, ainsi que leur vision de l’avenir de l’horlogerie, portée par l’humain, l’émotion et la rencontre. Liens: Initium: https://initium.swiss/ [https://initium.swiss/] Coffee Up: https://www.instagram.com/coffee.up.ge/ [https://www.instagram.com/coffee.up.ge/] 🎧 Durée de l’épisode: 29 min 💬 Langue: Français 📢 Presenté par: STISS (www.stiss.ch [http://www.stiss.ch]) – main partner of the Time to Watches Podcasts Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.

WHITE STAR WATCH – Brand Revival, Historical Models and First Public Presentation [ENG]

🎙️ White Star Watch – Brand Revival, Historical Models and First Public Presentation Guest: Cédric Pierre Berruex – White Star Watch Hosted by: Alon Ben Joseph & Rob Nudds – The Real Time Show Recorded at: Time to Watches 2025 – Villa Sarasin – Geneva Main partner: STISS (www.stiss.ch [http://www.stiss.ch]) This episode, produced by Time to Watches and The Real Time Show, is brought to you by STISS (www.stiss.ch [http://www.stiss.ch]). Recorded at Time to Watches 2025 in Geneva, Alon Ben Joseph & Rob Nudds welcome Cédric Pierre Berruex from White Star Watch for a conversation about the brand’s history, its revival and the watches presented at the event. During the discussion, Cédric explains that White Star Watch was originally founded in 1895 by Henry Wise and remained a family-run company for four generations until the end of the 1970s, when production stopped due to the quartz crisis. He explains that he took over the brand two years ago after spending around thirty years in the watch industry, including experience with Swatch Group and Richemont. The conversation covers White Star Watch’s first public exhibition at Time to Watches, the feedback received from visitors, and the brand’s objectives in terms of visibility, distribution, partnerships and future development. Cédric presents the brand’s approach of revisiting historical models from the 20th century, starting with designs inspired by the early 1950s. He describes several models shown at the event, including a graphic model with seven complications, a neo-gothic moonphase model, and a unigraphic model featuring luminous star details. The episode also includes discussion of movement development, finishing choices, price positioning, and the importance of seeing the watches in person. 🎧 Duration: 13 min 💬 Language: English 📢 Presented by: STISS (www.stiss.ch [http://www.stiss.ch]) – main partner of the Time to Watches Podcasts Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.

TSAR BOMBA – Interchangeable Design, Collections and Market Expansion [ENG]

🎙️ Tsar Bomba – Interchangeable Design, Collections and Market Expansion Guests: Mark & Paul – Tsar Bomba Hosted by: Alon Ben Joseph & Rob Nudds – The Real Time Show Recorded at: Time to Watches 2025 – Villa Sarasin – Geneva Main partner: STISS (www.stiss.ch [http://www.stiss.ch]) This episode, produced by Time to Watches and The Real Time Show, is brought to you by STISS (www.stiss.ch [http://www.stiss.ch]). Recorded live at Time to Watches 2025 in Geneva, Rob Nudds and Alon Ben Joseph welcome Mark and Paul from Tsar Bomba for a conversation focused on the brand’s collections, interchangeable watch system and international development. During the discussion, the guests present the Atomic collection and explain the brand’s interchangeable concept, which allows users to change bezels, straps, crowns and buckles. They describe how the system works, including water resistance, crown mechanism and ease of use. The conversation covers Tsar Bomba’s different collections, including Elemental, Atomic, Neutron, Reactor and Dark Matter, as well as the brand’s price positioning and movement choices. Mark and Paul explain the introduction of the Dark Matter collection and the launch timing. They also discuss Tsar Bomba’s distribution strategy, with references to the Caribbean, travel retail, Mexico and Latin America. The episode includes discussion of monobrand boutique development, market entry strategy and brand visibility. The conversation touches on brand ambassadorship, novelties presented at Time to Watches 2025, including ceramic and carbon fibre editions, and the role of industry events in meeting retailers, distributors and collectors. 🎧 Duration: 18 min 💬 Language: English 📢 Presented by: STISS (www.stiss.ch [http://www.stiss.ch]) – main partner of the Time to Watches Podcasts Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.

SYDEL & SYDEL – Retail Perspective, Independent Brands and Industry Events [ENG]

🎙️ Sydel & Sydel – Retail Perspective, Independent Brands and Industry Events Guest: Jonathan Sydel – Sydel & Sydel Hosted by: Alon Ben Joseph & Rob Nudds – The Real Time Show Recorded at: Time to Watches 2025 – Villa Sarasin – Geneva Main partner: STISS (www.stiss.ch [http://www.stiss.ch]) This episode, produced by Time to Watches and The Real Time Show, is brought to you by STISS (www.stiss.ch [http://www.stiss.ch]). Recorded live at Time to Watches 2025 in Geneva, Alon Ben Joseph & Rob Nudds welcome Jonathan Sydel from Sydel & Sydel, a family-owned and family-run jewelry and watch retailer based in Chicago, USA. During the discussion, Jonathan presents the structure of the family business, explaining that he and his sister run the company, with a division between watches and jewelry, and that all jewelry is produced in-house in Chicago. He shares his approach to watch retail, focusing on independent manufacturers across different price segments. The conversation covers Jonathan’s experience at Time to Watches, his view on the importance of attending industry events in person, and the value of face-to-face meetings with brands, collectors and industry peers. He discusses how such events allow retailers to assess the overall pulse of the watch industry and identify new brands and projects. Jonathan also shares his perspective on brand selection, long-term relationship building, and the role of patience in developing independent watch brands within a retail environment. 🎧 Duration: 10 min 💬 Language: English 📢 Presented by: STISS (www.stiss.ch [http://www.stiss.ch]) – main partner of the Time to Watches Podcasts Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.

PRAGMA – Case Construction, Transparency and Independent Watchmaking [ENG]

🎙️ Pragma – Case Construction, Transparency and Independent Watchmaking Guest: Christophe Wegener – Pragma Watches Hosted by: Alon Ben Joseph & Rob Nudds – The Real Time Show Recorded at: Time to Watches 2025 – Villa Sarasin – Geneva Main partner: STISS (www.stiss.ch [http://www.stiss.ch]) This episode, produced by Time to Watches and The Real Time Show, is brought to you by STISS (www.stiss.ch [http://www.stiss.ch]). Recorded at Time to Watches 2025 in Geneva, Alon Ben Joseph & Rob Nudds welcome Christophe Wegener from Pragma Watches for a conversation focused on the brand’s first collection and its approach to independent watchmaking. During the discussion, Christophe explains that Pragma is a young brand founded with his partner Kai, combining watchmaking and design. He outlines the brand’s core values, including full traceability and transparency, 100% Swiss Made production, and the use of recycled materials such as solar-refined steel and recycled titanium. The conversation covers the multi-component case construction, the dial layout with disc-based seconds and date display, movement finishing, materials used, pricing, and possible future developments. The episode also touches on Pragma’s presence at Time to Watches, its objectives in meeting retailers, press and collectors, and the importance of presenting the brand directly to the public. 🎧 Duration: 13 min 💬 Language: English 📢 Presented by: STISS (www.stiss.ch [http://www.stiss.ch]) – main partner of the Time to Watches Podcasts Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.