Interview Archives - Time+Tide Watches The Home of Watch Culture Wed, 04 Dec 2024 05:49:20 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.7 Julien Tornare is getting hands on at Hublot https://timeandtidewatches.com/julien-tornare-hublot-ceo-interveiw/ Wed, 04 Dec 2024 06:01:53 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=239914 The newly minted CEO of Hublot looks to enact change at the brand by being hands-on and getting stuck in as much as possible.

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Did you know one of Hamilton’s most beloved watches is technically a Frankenstein? https://timeandtidewatches.com/the-frankenstein-origins-of-the-hamilton-murph-watch-interview/ Sat, 30 Nov 2024 06:01:31 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=239670 Fans of Hamilton watches are grateful the brand made the Murph. But thanks are also owed to Harrison Ford and Conservation International.

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Understanding Micromilspec: an interview with CEO Henrik Rye https://timeandtidewatches.com/micromilspec-henrik-rye-interview/ Fri, 29 Nov 2024 14:30:47 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=239623 Having branched out from producing watches exclusively for military units, Micromilspec is now ready to take on civilian life.

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Watch Illustrations and Typography with Björn Altmann https://timeandtidewatches.com/watch-illustrations-typography-bjoern-altmann/ Sat, 09 Nov 2024 06:01:20 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=238550 We chat with the talented and insightful Björn Altmann about all things illustration, design and trends in watches.

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Seiko President Akio Naito on Grand Seiko’s impressive growth, community engagement, and making icons https://timeandtidewatches.com/seiko-president-akio-naito-interview/ Sat, 02 Nov 2024 09:52:27 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=238284 As Grand Seiko eyes further Australian (and global) expansion, CEO Akio Naito reveals the brand is committed to closely listening to its fans.

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When the Italian dolce vita becomes a watch, with Mo Coppoletta & Alessandro Ristori https://timeandtidewatches.com/mo-coppoletta-alessandro-ristori-gaga-laboratorio-interview/ Thu, 10 Oct 2024 14:31:21 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=236594 The two collaborators with Gagà Laboratorio talk about the Italian outlook on life, film, and of course, watches.

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The challenges of running an independent brand, as told by the people behind them https://timeandtidewatches.com/challenges-of-running-an-independent-brand-interview/ Wed, 25 Sep 2024 15:31:52 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=235348 Three founders share their tips on independent brand ownership - Oliver Gallaugher, Susan Galvin, and Richard Benc.

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Daniel Arsham breaks down the concepts of time https://timeandtidewatches.com/daniel-arsham-watches-and-podcast/ Tue, 17 Sep 2024 15:31:29 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=235302 Artist Daniel Arsham talks about his work and concepts of time in our latest episode of our podcast Watches And.

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Making design sexy with Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani https://timeandtidewatches.com/fabrizio-buonamassa-stigliani-watches-and-podcast/ Tue, 10 Sep 2024 15:31:07 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=234818 Andrew McUtchen sits down with Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani of Bulgari to discuss how to make watch designs sexy.

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The intersection of watches and culture with famed tattoo artist, Maxime Plescia-Büchi https://timeandtidewatches.com/watches-and-tattooing-maxime-plescia-buchi/ Tue, 03 Sep 2024 15:41:07 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=234252 Our new episode of Watches And features tattoo artist Maxime Plescia-Büchi where he talks about watches and culture coming together.

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Andrew Morgan teaches us the secret to voiceovers in the latest episode of Watches And……. https://timeandtidewatches.com/andrew-morgan-interview/ Tue, 27 Aug 2024 14:37:09 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=233651 Andrew Morgan, the man behind Talking Hands of Watchfinder, gives us the secrets to compelling storytelling in this episode of Watches And.

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“I’d like to tell the women out there that having a bigger watch on your wrist is actually a very nice thing.” Ada Hegerberg, first-ever winner of Ballon d’Or Féminin https://timeandtidewatches.com/ada-hegerberg-hublot-ambassador-interview/ Tue, 20 Aug 2024 16:01:28 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=233142 Norwegian footballer and first-ever Ballon d’Or Féminin winner Ada Hegerberg talks women’s football and watches with Andrew McUtchen.

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Regé-Jean Page really likes vintage Longines https://timeandtidewatches.com/rege-jean-page-vintage-longines-interview/ Mon, 19 Aug 2024 17:07:45 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=233135 We discover that Regé-Jean Page is more than just an ambassador for Longines, he's also a fan of the vintage models.

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Mai Ikuzawa: The woman behind a sell-out TAG Heuer collaboration https://timeandtidewatches.com/mai-ikuzawa-watches-and-podcast/ Tue, 13 Aug 2024 15:46:46 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=232773 Find out what makes Mai Ikuzawa tick as her and Andrew talk about her creative lifestyle, taste in watches, cars, and everything in between.

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The secret to Usain Bolt’s success could have been scoliosis? https://timeandtidewatches.com/usain-bolt-watches-and-podcast/ Sun, 04 Aug 2024 11:50:26 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=232174 Usain Bolt and Andrew McUtchen talk racing, watches, music and, beer in Ibiza in our first episode of the Watches And podcast.

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The king of Breitling history (@watchfred) reveals personal watch collection https://timeandtidewatches.com/watchfred-of-breitling-interview/ Thu, 01 Aug 2024 15:35:20 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=232027 Breitling has been on a bit of a tear of late, and Fred Mandelbaum is one of the reasons why.

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How Giannis Antetokounmpo uses his time to become an Olympian and NBA champion https://timeandtidewatches.com/giannis-antetokounmpo-breitling-olympics-interview/ Sat, 27 Jul 2024 22:01:51 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=231754 We sat down with the Greek Freak just before he starts his Olympic campaign to find out how he manages his time.

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Parmigiani Fleurier CEO Guido Terreni on how private luxury drives brand philosophy https://timeandtidewatches.com/parmigiani-fleurier-ceo-guido-terreni-private-luxury-interview/ Wed, 17 Jul 2024 15:31:36 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=230995 What is private luxury? Terreni offers a teaching moment, and how this essence has been rebranded during his tenure.

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How the Ulysse Nardin Freak changed the face of modern watchmaking https://timeandtidewatches.com/ulysse-nardin-clemence-le-rolland-interview/ Wed, 19 Jun 2024 07:01:40 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=229435 Ulysse Nardin's Clémence Le Rolland on the Freak's rocky beginnings and rise to stardom.

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What makes Cartier’s new releases so special? https://timeandtidewatches.com/cartier-releases-pierre-rainero-interview/ Wed, 05 Jun 2024 10:01:51 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=228570 Image, Style, and Heritage Director of Cartier Pierre Rainero takes us through the brand's novelties, and the stories behind them.

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“The Cut will be the first time men are going to take their wife’s watch.” Hermés launch Cut collection in the Greek Islands https://timeandtidewatches.com/hermes-greece-philippe-delhotal-interview/ Fri, 31 May 2024 10:01:06 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=227876 Hermès Horloger Creative Director Philippe Delhortal explains trends, and what the Cut represents.

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Eastern connection: a conversation with author and super-collector Aashdin K. Billimoria https://timeandtidewatches.com/super-collector-aashdin-k-billimoria-interview/ Sun, 26 May 2024 07:01:02 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=227497 Chronographs with date wheels that go up to 39, maharajas' pocket watches, and vintage Breitling are the stomping grounds for this gentleman.

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Why Cartier has always been the watchmaker of shapes, as told by Image, Style, and Heritage Director Pierre Rainero https://timeandtidewatches.com/image-style-and-heritage-director-pierre-rainero-cartier-interview/ Thu, 09 May 2024 15:31:05 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=226905 There are few brands with the cache of Cartier, and we wanted to hear the full story straight from the horse's mouth.

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The Bastardo abides: the transgressive tastes of Phil Toledano, and the Toledano & Chan B/1 https://timeandtidewatches.com/toledano-chan-b1-phil-toledano-interview/ Thu, 09 May 2024 13:01:41 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=226491 Mr Enthusiast reveals inspiration behind Toledano & Chan, his new brand honouring 1970s design, materials, and quirks.

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Breitling CEO Georges Kern talks us through the brand’s 140th anniversary celebrations https://timeandtidewatches.com/breitling-ceo-georges-kern-watches-and-wonders-2024-interview/ Wed, 01 May 2024 07:01:31 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=226305 The maker of the legendary Navitimer celebrates its 140th, and CEO Georges Kern takes us through the years.

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Michel Navas talks Louis Vuitton Voyager Plique-à-jour, and reviving a millennium-old enamelling technique https://timeandtidewatches.com/louis-vuitton-voyager-flying-tourbillon-plique-a-jour-video/ Sat, 27 Apr 2024 15:31:35 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=221372 Having founded La Fabrique du Temps and developed GPHG-winning watches, Michel Navas chats to Andrew about the scope of LFT's abilities.

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HYT CEO Vincent Perriard answers some hard-hitting questions about the future of the brand https://timeandtidewatches.com/hyt-ceo-vincent-perriard-interview/ Fri, 26 Apr 2024 10:01:30 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=226134 Restructuring HYT was never going to be an easy task,. New CEO Vincent Perriard reckons he's got the keys to the retrograde fluidic gates.

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Meeting MR PIAGET! Yves Piaget on the return of Polo https://timeandtidewatches.com/yves-piaget-interview-polo-monaco-2024/ Thu, 25 Apr 2024 07:01:22 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=226027 Yves Piaget delves into the story behind the Piaget Polo, now back in the limelight thanks to Piaget's Polo 79 reinterpretation.

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Bulgari CEO Jean-Christophe Babin talks about the importance of healthy competition, and coming out on top https://timeandtidewatches.com/bulgari-ceo-interview-watches-and-wonders-2024/ Fri, 19 Apr 2024 10:01:44 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=225598 A brand CEO that says they hope their record gets beaten? Now you don't hear that every day.

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New Zenith CEO Benoit de Clerck shows off the brand’s trio of Defy releases https://timeandtidewatches.com/zenith-watches-and-wonders-2024/ Sun, 14 Apr 2024 10:00:07 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=224792 Though new to the role, de Clerck's enthusiasm for the brand is undeniable in this interview at Watches & Wonders 2024, going through the brand's new releases.

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