To Maximilian Büsser, founder of MB&F, watchmaking is art, but most of all, it’s a mindset, a journey. The history of watchmaking is filled with adventurers - dreamers, engineers, artists who will each in their own way contribute to a better world. The watchmaking journey is first and foremost about very special individuals. Some are rebels and mavericks and most have a little touch of madness…
Over the years, MB&F has united around the brand a collectors’ circle called “The Tribe”, who are each in their own way adventurers. In this podcast, you’ll discover their amazing lives, what drives their creativity and what feeds their passion for watchmaking. Welcome to Tales from the Tribe, the MB&F’s Podcast.
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To Maximilian Büsser, founder of MB&F, watchmaking is art, but most of all, it’s a mindset, a journey. The history of watchmaking is filled with adventurers - dreamers, engineers, artists who will each in their own way contribute to a better world. The watchmaking journey is first and foremost about very special individuals. Some are rebels and mavericks and most have a little touch of madness…
Over the years, MB&F has united around the brand a collectors’ circle called “The Tribe”, who are each in their own way adventurers. In this podcast, you’ll discover their amazing lives, what drives their creativity and what feeds their passion for watchmaking. Welcome to Tales from the Tribe, the MB&F’s Podcast.
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This episode of Tales from the Tribe features Shashi Reddy, one of the first members of “The Tribe.” From his journey to the U.S. as a very young man with big dreams to partnering with Apple and launching innovative ventures, Shashi’s story is one of perseverance, boldness, and timing. A born problem-solver with a passion for mechanics, he shares how his curiosity - from dissecting watches as a child to designing phone cases - shaped his career.
In this episode, Shashi also reflects on collecting independent watches before they became mainstream, his love for engineering’s artistry, and his mantra of celebrating life’s every moment. He reflects on the value of lifelong relationships, the importance of humility, and the resilience required to rise stronger after every fall, proving that life truly is fantastic.
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