Scottish Watches
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If you like watches then you've come to the right place. The Scottish Watches Podcast features news, reviews and chat on everything from Rolex and Omega to Casio and Credor.
Episodes
- Scottish Watches Podcast #780 : TAG, Formula 1 and Duckworth Prestex’s Most Creative Watch Yet – The Marcato
One of our favorite industry veterans, Neil Duckworth, was too busy to come on the show last year, and in this episode, we’ll discover why. His brand has evolved, rebranded as the Prestex watch company, in the changing landscape of the ind…
- Scottish Watches Podcast #779 : Once Your Pop You Can’t Stop!
This episode of the Scottish Watches Podcast covers the Swatch x Audemars Piguet collaboration rumors, eBay's enhanced authentication, and new releases from Baltic, CIGA Design, Girard-Perregaux, and Ulysse Nardin. It also touches on Manda…
- Scottish Watches Podcast #778 : Chatting With An Old Friend
Joshua Flagg joins the Scottish Watches Podcast to discuss the growth of independent watch culture and the role of enthusiast events. He shares his personal journey with watches, from childhood digital watches to his platform 12&60 and the…
- Scottish Watches Podcast #777 : Its Miami Baby – Latest Watches from Tudor, TAG, Moser and More!
The Scottish Watches podcast episode #777 discusses new watch releases from Tudor, TAG Heuer, and H. Moser & Cie., with a focus on Miami-inspired designs. It also covers other watch pieces, the organization of the Glasgow Watch Show, and b…
- Scottish Watches Podcast #776 : Our Roving Reporter Calls In From The States – The Bab Report
In Scottish Watches Podcast #776, Barbara calls in from the US to discuss her top watch selections from Watches and Wonders 2026. She highlights specific details on value, innovation, design, and craftsmanship from brands including Frederi…
- Scottish Watches Podcast #775 : We Talk To Christopher Ward’s CEO About The New Sealander Watches
Christopher Ward CEO Mike France details the evolution of the Sealander watch collection, highlighting design improvements like the Light-catcher case and new indexes, as well as mechanical upgrades such as updated Sellita movements and th…
- Scottish Watches Podcast #774 : The Independent View With Pietro
This episode of the Scottish Watches Podcast recaps the whirlwind of Watches and Wonders through the eyes of Pietro from The Limited Edition. Beyond the main Palexpo event, the discussion highlights the growing ecosystem of independent sho…
- Scottish Watches Podcast #773 : Patek, JLC, Cartier, ALS and Much More
In the absence of transporter technology, getting to all the brands at Watches and Wonders is a bit of an impossibility, so in this show we’re going over what we missed in our first two episodes covering the world’s biggest watch event. St…
- Scottish Watches Podcast #772 : Watches and Wonders 2026 – Part 2 – The Best on Show
Welcome to episode 772 of the Scottish Watches podcast. The last two days of Watches and Wonders were the busiest for us. Here is the best of what we went hands-on with and experienced! Click here to read along and see the photos in our sh…
- Scottish Watches Podcast #771 : Watches and Wonders 2026 – Rolex, Tudor, Audemars Piguet and More – Part 1
Welcome to our coverage of Watches and Wonders 2026, where we’ll tell you about our hands-on experience with Rolex, Tudor, Audemars Piguet, and more! Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen http://www.sc…
- Scottish Watches Podcast #770 : Watches and Wonders 2026 – Czapek Reveal Their New Watches with CEO Xavier
It’s that special time of year when Xavier, CEO of Czapek, is back to deliver all of the brand’s Watches and Wonders novelties. After a relentless run through 2025 with...
- Scottish Watches Podcast #769 : Unveiling Minerva’s 2026 Secret With CEO Laurent Lecamp
This episode marks the culmination of months of travel, research, and conversations as we take a deep dive into one of the most storied names in watchmaking, Minerva. Today, we’re...
- Scottish Watches Podcast #768 : Fears Launch 6 New Watches In The One Day And Nicholas Explains All
In this episode, we sit down with Nicholas Bowman-Scargill of Fears Watch Company to unpack a major milestone, ten years since the brand’s revival and one hundred and eighty years...
- Scottish Watches Podcast #767 : Chronoswiss And The Vibrant Art Of Watchmaking
This is a very special episode, and one that’s been years in the making. What began as a first meeting in Dubai has grown into a deeper appreciation for a...
- Scottish Watches Podcast #766 : Watches That Get Your Heart Racing
We are impressed by anything with wheels, be it two, four, or however many are within a watch movement! Click here to read along and see the photos in our...
- Scottish Watches Podcast #765 : Behold – Thor! The Watch Writing Avenger
This episode features Thor Svaboe, a Norwegian-born journalist and former sales executive turned full-time watch writer, whose work spans major international titles including The New York Times, Hodinkee, Robb Report,...
- Scottish Watches Podcast #764 : Pac Man Krayon, Summer Swatches, New Breitling, 50 Years Of Eco Drive and Much More
Today’s episode is a deep dive into everything from nostalgic pop culture colliding with high-end horology to the latest industry releases and conversations shaping the watch world. We kick things...
- Scottish Watches Podcast #763 : Catching Up With An Old Friend
In this episode, we’re joined by returning guest Harlan from WristReview for a relaxed but detailed catch-up that dives straight into the state of the watch industry. We get into...
- Scottish Watches Podcast #762 : Shooting For The Moon – All The Latest New Watches
In this episode of the Scottish Watches Podcast, we explore a wide-ranging selection of timepieces spanning entry-level releases to ultra high-end complications. The discussion begins with a new Isotope model,...
- Scottish Watches Podcast #761 : All About The Glasgow Watch Show 2026
After the success of its first edition, Glasgow Watch Show is returning in 2026 with a brand-new setting inside the iconic Hampden Park. Hamish joins the show to reveal the...
- Scottish Watches Podcast #760 : British Watchmakers Day 2026 – What Happened
The UK’s biggest celebration of modern horology is back, and in this episode, we’re taking you inside every corner of it. We’re talking about the third edition of British Watchmakers’...
- Scottish Watches Podcast #759 : International Women In Watches Day And Much More
In this episode of the Scottish Watches podcast, we welcome back Barbara for a wide-ranging catch-up after her latest run of international watch events. Fresh off flights from Italy, the...
- Scottish Watches Podcast #758 : Taking A Gamble On Retro With Farr and Swit
Growing up is a trap! In this episode of the Scottish Watches Podcast, we sit down with Adam Hodge, founder of Farr + Swit Watch Company, a microbrand that’s turning traditional...
- Scottish Watches Podcast #757 : Why We Buy Watches And How Brands Get Inside Our Mind Featuring Helene
In this episode of the Scottish Watches podcast, we sit down with Hélène Deval, a consumer psychologist and lifelong watch enthusiast, for a wide-ranging conversation that moves far beyond the...
- Scottish Watches Podcast #756 : Our Fun February Finale
In this final February episode of the Scottish Watches podcast, the guys kick things off with the video game-inspired Citizen Tsuyosa collaboration with French designer Romaric André, better known as...
- Scottish Watches Podcast #755 : All The Watches for British Watch Makers Day 2026 – With Alistair
Welcome to a very special edition of the Scottish Watches Podcast, where we dive deep into everything surrounding British Watchmakers Day 2026. It’s a full A-to-Z breakdown of 26 exclusive...
- Scottish Watches Podcast #754 : Rare Red Releases from Moser, Sartory Billard, Armin Strom and More
First, looking at the new Streamliner Tourbillon Concept Ceramic from H. Moser & Cie. The brand’s first execution of the Streamliner in full ceramic, including the integrated bracelet. We break...
- Scottish Watches Podcast #753 : We Unveil The Secrets of Watchmaking
This episode covers a broad exploration of Montblanc’s watchmaking, in our ongoing mini series, placing a deserved spotlight on their Minerva heritage. The discussion moves from the inverted Unveiled Secret...
- Scottish Watches Podcast #752 : The Latest and Greatest New Watches From Around The World
We start with the Watch Ho & Co x Selten Bohinia limited edition, featuring CNC-engraved mother-of-pearl dials inspired by the Hong Kong flag, heat-treated hands, and a Miyota 9039 automatic...
- Scottish Watches Podcast #751 : Bark and Jack’s Adrian Barker Explains The Reasons Behind His Green Fifteen Limited Edition Watch
In this episode, we’re joined by Adrian Barker of Bark & Jack for a long-overdue catch-up. Covering everything from creativity, content burnout, and rediscovering the joy of editing, to life...
- Scottish Watches Podcast #750 : Audemars Piguet Drop Their 2026 Collection Plus New Vacheron and More
The conversation opens with major releases from the Holy Trinity, led by Audemars Piguet’s new 38mm Royal Oak Chronographs, finally receiving a fully in-house integrated calibre, followed by a discussion...
- Scottish Watches Podcast #749 : When Watch Collecting and Motor Racing Collide With Jeff Dodds
Today’s guest is someone who perfectly embodies what we love talking about here: the intersection of obsession, engineering, and enthusiasm. Jeff Dodds is a lifelong watch collector with decades of...
- Scottish Watches Podcast #748 : Its An Olympian Episode Of The Show
In this episode, we break down the latest watch industry news as we head into show season like Watches and Wonders and British Watchmakers’ Day, covering new releases and key...
- Scottish Watches Podcast #747 : Andrew Morgan Lets Rip
Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 747! In this episode, we welcome back a returning guest who needs little introduction: Andrew Morgan. Formerly of WatchFinder and now two years...
- Scottish Watches Podcast #746 : LVMH Watch Week Winners Plus The Latest Watch News
Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 746! In this episode, we unpack LVMH Watch Week in depth, starting with TAG Heuer’s latest Carrera split-seconds chronograph, its technical merits, value,...
- Scottish Watches Podcast #745 : Sarah The Duchess of Watches Returns for 2026
Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 745! Before we get into watches, we immediately derail…but once the dust settles, Sarah gives a clear view of how auctions actually work,...
- Scottish Watches Podcast #744 : Glitz and Glamour From Omega, Rolex, Seiko, Yema and Much More
Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 744! This week’s episode is absolutely packed. We’re digging into fresh releases, revisiting stories that wrapped up at the tail end of last...
- Scottish Watches Podcast #743 : What Really Happened at The GPHG and Much More
Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 743! We welcome back Barbara Palumbo for her first appearance of 2026, and the conversation quickly goes far beyond a simple New Year...
- Scottish Watches Podcast #742 : January Watch Releases and Chit Chat
Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 742! New year. New revelations: Dave’s English! New releases: We kick off this episode by diving into Seiko’s US-exclusive Prospex LX Spring Drive...
- Scottish Watches Podcast #741 : We’re Back in Business for 2026! Featuring Ken Kessler
Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 741! After wrapping up twenty-twenty-five with a year-in-review, we’re diving straight back in. To start the year off properly, we’re joined once again...
- Scottish Watches Podcast #740 : Welcome to 2026 – Our Watch Year In Review
Welcome to 2026 and welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 740! Our Year in Review! Over the course of this episode, we’re taking a proper look back at what...
- Scottish Watches Podcast #739 : Festive Chat With Mr Rolex, Xavier from Czapek and Cedric from Hautlence
Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 739! We continue our Dubai Watch Week interviews with another trio of conversations, spanning vintage scholarship, modern independents, and one of the most...
- Scottish Watches Podcast #738 : Our Christmas Special – Plus A Special Free Giveaway Treat Inside
If you’ve come to the show notes to win a prize in The Limited Edition’s Christmas Giveaway then here is the WhatsApp number to message “Scottish Watches” to: +447787715767 (Direct...
- Scottish Watches Podcast #737 : Chrimbo Chat With Roger W Smith, Ed from Moser and Ben from Norqain
Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 737! In this festive bumper episode of the Scottish Watches Podcast, we bring you a global snapshot of modern watchmaking with three conversations recorded...
- Scottish Watches Podcast #736 : Our Festive Final Recording of The Year!
Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 736! This episode opens with a detailed look at Sartory Billard’s SP-04E Exquisite Blue limited edition, created in collaboration with Florida retailer Exquisite...
- Scottish Watches Podcast #735 : We Go Watch Making!
Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast 735! This is the second part of our Montblanc and Minerva mini-series, recorded after a visit to the Minerva atelier in Switzerland. This episode...
- Scottish Watches Podcast #734 : New Watches for December!
Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 734! We start with a release that’s as dark as Dave’s heart during the festive season, as Moser brings back VantaBlack in a...
- Scottish Watches Podcast #733 : Our Christmas Collecting Cracker – Buying and Selling Watches Safely
Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 733! We sit down with our good buddy Keith from eBay for an in-depth end of year chat that bridges watches, tech, and...
- Scottish Watches Podcast #732 : Our Dubai Watch Week 2025 Debrief Deux!
Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 732! Part two of our Dubai Watch Week adventure, where we pick things up at full speed after AP’s jaw-dropping, theme-park installation and...
- Scottish Watches Podcast #731 : Our Dubai Watch Week Debrief!
Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 731! Get ready, because this episode dives head-first into the most electrifying Dubai Watch Week yet, a show so packed with releases, behind-the-scenes...