On Episode 17 of the SJX Podcast, Brandon has just returned from WatchTime New York, an event that has emerged as the flagship watch fair in the United States since its debut in 2015. SJX shares his hands-on impressions of Breguet's new ref. 7225, which features a return of the brand's magnetic pivots and is the highlight of the brand's 250th anniversary releases so far.

We also examine the hamburger-sized 77 mm J. Player & Son 'hypercomplication' at Phillips - one of the most complicated and impressive British watches ever made, before wrapping up with a discussion about some of the pieces from JP Morgan's own collection coming up in the same auction.

Show notes:

1:00 - WatchTime New York Recap

5:50 - Breguet ref. 7225

14:30 - Thomas Engel Collector Profile

15:15 - J. Player & Son Pocket Watch at Phillips Geneva

19:20 - JP Morgan's Frodsham Pocket Watch

21:25 - JP Morgan's Cartier Model A Mystery Clock

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On Episode 16 of the SJX Podcast, SJX and Brandon discuss ongoing horology events in Paris and Singapore, the new Piaget Andy Warhol, and introduce a new segment comparing two watches head-to-head. First up is the Ulysse Nardin Freak - how does the original, now 25 years old, stack up to the new Freak S?

Show Notes:

00:45 - Vacheron Constantin Singapore Event Summary

1:30 - Rolex GMT Master event

2:45 - Mechanical Wonders at the Louvre

9:15 - Piaget Andy Warhol ‘Collage’

13:00 - Comparing the original Ulysse Nardin Freak with the new Freak S

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On Episode 15 of the SJX Podcast, Brandon shares insights picked up at Citizen's Super Titanium event in Paris, where he had the opportunity to speak with the brand's materials engineers. Still on the theme of titanium, SJX shares his views on the new Cartier Santos in the lightweight metal, and the different strategies of these brands which are playing to their respective strengths.

Another big story from this week is the launch of the new Petermann Bédat Reference 1825. Though it's not made of titanium, it's a strong third act (and a hint of what's next) for the brand. Is there still white space in the market for highly finished time-only watches?

Show Notes:

1:00 - Citizen Super Titanium Event Recap

8:45 - Cartier Santos Titanium

13:20 - Petermann Bédat Reference 1825

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On episode 14 of the SJX Podcast, Brandon Moore and SJX unpack Louis Vuitton's Monterey and discuss where fashion brands fit in the contemporary fine watchmaking landscape. We also cover the latest from Lange, which just added a stone onyx dial to the Saxonia Thin - is it the perfect watch for your next soiree?

Show Notes:

0:45 - A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Thin Black Onyx

7:15 - Louis Vuitton Monterey

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On episode 13 of the SJX Podcast, Brandon Moore and SJX discuss MB&F's decision to give away 20 free watches - 10 pieces of a new LM101 Longhorn for Tribe members and 10 pieces of a matching M.A.D.1S for prior raffle registrants. It's a move that's generated a lot of buzz, and a little bit of consternation, but regardless it's a remarkable offer from one of the more successful independent brands of its era.

Also discussed is the A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange Jumping Seconds which just got upgraded with a new solid 18k pink gold dial. Is this model still competitive nearly a decade after launch?

Show Notes:

0:20 - MB&F Giveaway

6:30 - A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange Jumping Seconds Pink Gold Dial

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On episode 12 of the SJX Podcast, SJX shares his hands-on impressions of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph RD#5, the fifth and final watch from the brand's R&D skunkworks.

We also address listener questions about the (great) leadership at Vacheron Constantin, and whether brands like A. Lange & Söhne and Vacheron Constantin can gain market share from independents - why not?

Show Notes:

0:35 - Laurent Perves, chief executive of Vacheron Constantin

2:38 - The opportunity for establishment brands vs. indies

10:35 - Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph RD#5

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On episode 11 of the SJX Podcast, SJX and Brandon Moore discuss the monumental Quête Du Temps astronomical clock that Vacheron Constantin just unveiled in Paris alongside the companion Quest of Time wristwatch. We also tackle Tudor's first moon phase complication and what it means for the brand's collection of dress watches.

SJX also shares his views on the news that Rolex chief executive Jean-Frédéric Dufour will be giving the keynote at Dubai Watch Week, a move that's largely unprecedented for the industry's most impenetrable brand. We also chat about the other big news in the world of watch fairs, Audemars Piguet's return to Watches & Wonders in 2026.

Last but not least, we discuss what Girard-Perregaux's new movement platform might reveal about the future of the brand.

Show Notes:

1:20 - Vacheron Constantin’s La Quête Du Temps

5:30 - Vacheron Constantin's Quest of Time wristwatch

10:45 - Tudor 1926 Luna

15:35 - Rolex CEO Jean-Frédéric Dufour keynote at Dubai Watch Week

24:30 - Audemars Piguet returns to Watches & Wonders

32:45 - Girard-Perregaux GP4800 movement analysis

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On episode 10 of the SJX Podcast, SJX and Brandon Moore discuss the highlights and hands-on impressions from Geneva Watch Days, including the Greubel Forsey QP Balancier, Lange 1815 Tourbillon Black Enamel, Gérald Genta's new Minute Repeater, and the latest perpetual calendars from Audemars Piguet.

We also discuss the significance of Tag Heuer's carbon hairsprings; after a short-lived launch in 2019, the brand has taken a mulligan and relaunched this technology with a key difference that might make carbon hairsprings a real alternative to silicon.

Show Notes:

3:20 - Berneron Quantième Annuel

6:50 - Ferdinand Berthoud Naissance d’une Montre 3

8:30 - Greubel Forsey QP Balancier

12:50 - Tag Heuer carbon hairsprings

19:50 - Gérald Genta's new Minute Repeater

24:45 - Lange 1815 Tourbillon Black Enamel

27:30 - Roger Smith Series 6

31:20 - New perpetual calendars from Audemars Piguet

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Welcome to the inaugural episode of the SJX Podcast. Here we will be having in-depth conversations with a variety of people from the very heart of the industry, discussing the topics that really matter. Here we are sitting down with Adel Al Rahmani, the Founder of Dubai Watch Club, and Syed Hamed Hosseini, a collector based in Dubai. 

Both take extremely different approaches when it comes to their personal collections, and listening to them talk about the reasoning behind each is not only fascinating, but sheds light on collecting as a whole in this industry. Covering topics such as the safety of wearing highly recognisable timepieces in European cities, and what it's like trying to buy from certain brands when you're not at the top of their list. We hope you enjoy the half hour conversation below. 

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