OT: The Podcast

Felix's final interview from Dubai is the incomparable Xavier de Roquemaurel, the charming CEO of Czapek & Cie. Xavier was instrumental in reviving the heritage name 10 years ago, and turning it into the critically acclaimed brand it is today. In their discussion, Xavier and Felix discuss whether brands today need to lean on the past, what responsible legacy building looks like, and why watchmakers love sci-fi.
Before that, Andy talks about anOrdain's new bespoke strap service and Russell Crowe's secret watch TikTok.
Andordain's bespoke strap service (2:26)

Rusty's secret TikTok (5:05)

The new COSC standard (9:02)

Interview with Xavier de Roquemaurel (12:00)

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Ming Thein, co-founder of the boundary-pushing Ming Watches, is always full of surprises, and this conversation, recorded at Dubai Watch Week, is no exception. We talk about the incredible titanium Polymesh bracelet, how Ming is adapting to being part of the 'old guard' of indies, and how to overcome imposter syndrome. 
On top of that, we get some cryptic clues as to what 2026 might have in store.
But before that, Felix and Andy debrief on the latest releases from Audemars Piguet, and Andy explores the concept of the 'Ozempic' wrist. 
All the latest from Audemars Piguet (1:26)

A. Lange & Söhne's new Sydney boutique (7:48)

Ozempic wrist, explained (9:55)

Ming Thein interview (12:51)

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We're back with our first proper episode of 2026, and this one has it all! Felix debriefs on his trip to Hong Kong, where he got a sneak peek of Van Cleef & Arpels' impressive Poetry of Time exhibition, followed by a chat about the latest and greatest watch releases from LVMH Watch Week. Then it's time for our chat with the charming Robin Tallendier, co-founder of Atelier Wen, from when Felix caught up with him at Dubai Watch Week.
VC&A poetry of Time in Hong Kong (1:06)

Former VC&A CEO Nicolas Bos on OT (1:47)

LVMH Watch Week latest releases (5:40)

Robin Tallendier Interview (17:00)

Atelier Wen

Atelier Wen on Instagram

 
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With help from the OT time machine, we turn back the clocks to late 2025, where Felix caught up with Havid Nagan, founder of Aren Bazerkanian in Dubai. Thanks to the awesome power of the sun, causing the camera to overheat, this chat is a little shorter than usual. Still, Aren gave Felix an update on how Havid Nagan has been growing, and teased some plans for Origins, a more accessible offering from the US-based independent.
Havid Nagan
Havid Nagan on Instagram
The last time we spoke to Aren on the podcast
 
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Now that 2025 is all but over, it's time to look back on the highlights of the year, including what we think are the most significant releases, the ones we liked the most, and the ones we'd actually be tempted to buy. We also dive into the well of speculation for rumours we expect to thrive next year, as well as trends that we want to end. We also chat about the first-ever IRL OTXMAS, and then Felix, for the second time in six months, chats with Franck Muller CEO Nicholas Rudaz.
 
1. The biggest release of 2025 (01:07:20)
2. Personal highlights of 2025 (01:09:50)
3. Watches from 2025 we'd buy (01:13:00)
4. The time we chatted to Raphaël Granito from Formex (01:14:00)
5. Watch rumours for 2026 (01:16:22)
6. Trends we want to end in 2026 (01:18:40)
7. Felix chats to Franck Muller CEO Nicholas Rudaz (01:22:20)
 
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