What happens when a frustrated vintage watch collector stumbles upon a forgotten brand with a fascinating cinematic history? Angus McFadden joins us to share how he breathed new life into Alsta, the Swiss-made American watch brand that adorned Richard Dreyfuss's wrist in Jaws and Johnny Depp's in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. McFadden's journey began in 2014 when his frustration with authenticating vintage Rolex pieces led to an unexpected discovery – an Alsta dive watch in a part-exchange...
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What happens when a frustrated vintage watch collector stumbles upon a forgotten brand with a fascinating cinematic history? Angus McFadden joins us to share how he breathed new life into Alsta, the Swiss-made American watch brand that adorned Richard Dreyfuss's wrist in Jaws and Johnny Depp's in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. McFadden's journey began in 2014 when his frustration with authenticating vintage Rolex pieces led to an unexpected discovery – an Alsta dive watch in a part-exchange...
Family, Innovation, and Watchmaking Excellence with Andreas Leibundgut of Delma Watches
Lonely Wrist: All Things Watches & Horology
1 hour 15 minutes
7 months ago
Family, Innovation, and Watchmaking Excellence with Andreas Leibundgut of Delma Watches
Discover the rich tapestry of history, innovation, and family legacy as Andreas Leibundgut from Delma Watches takes us through a century of watchmaking excellence. We unwrap the pivotal 1960s era when Andreas's grandfather ushered Delma into the exhilarating world of sports and dive watches, laying the foundation for the brand's current identity. Andreas shares fascinating insights into his family's unwavering dedication to maintaining Delma's independence and agility, enabling them to pivot ...
Lonely Wrist: All Things Watches & Horology
What happens when a frustrated vintage watch collector stumbles upon a forgotten brand with a fascinating cinematic history? Angus McFadden joins us to share how he breathed new life into Alsta, the Swiss-made American watch brand that adorned Richard Dreyfuss's wrist in Jaws and Johnny Depp's in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. McFadden's journey began in 2014 when his frustration with authenticating vintage Rolex pieces led to an unexpected discovery – an Alsta dive watch in a part-exchange...