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Mitch Katz - Who Writes Watch History? Collecting, Taste, and Power
Collectors are often treated as participants in a market. But collecting, at its deepest level, is something else entirely. It is a process of selection, rejection, revision — a way of constructing meaning over time. Mitch Katz is a collect
A Man and His Watch
Not every important watch book is about innovation, mechanics, or brand power. Some are about people. In this episode of Watches and Politics — Series 3: WatchBooks, I explore A Man and His Watch by Matt Hranek — one of the most influential
De Bethune — The Art of Watchmaking
Some watchmakers perfect tradition.Others reject it. De Bethune does something far rarer: it rebuilds tradition from first principles. In this episode of Watches and Politics — Series 3: Watch Books, I explore De Bethune: The Art of Watchma
Michel Nydegger - Inside Greubel Forsey
In most industries, power is measured by growth. In watchmaking, there are rare exceptions — institutions that derive authority not from expansion, but from refusal. From limiting production. From resisting compromise. From maintaining stan
F.P. Journe — Invenit et Fecit
“Invenit et Fecit.”He invented it. He made it. Few phrases in watchmaking carry as much weight — or as much audacity — as the words engraved on the dials of F.P. Journe. In this episode of Watches and Politics — Series 3: WatchBooks, I expl
Royal Oak — From Iconoclast to Icon
The Royal Oak is more than a watch.It’s a rupture. In this episode of Watches and Politics — Series 3: WatchBooks, I break down Royal Oak: From Iconoclast to Icon, the official book dedicated to one of the most influential watches of the mo
Paul Boutros - Who Decides Value? Auctions, Power, and Watch Legitimacy
Auction results are often treated as facts. But are markets all neutral? Markets are systems — with incentives, hierarchies, and gatekeepers. Collectors play a pivotal role in them. Paul Boutros is Head of Watches, Americas at Phillips, one
Watches & Politics | Series 3 — Watch Books: Why Watches Are Written, Not Just Worn
Watches are not just designed.They are written. I n this video, I’m introducing Series 3 of Watches and Politics — a new chapter focused entirely on watch books. As an academic and lifelong watch collector, I’m constantly asked:• Where shou
Jacopo Corvo - Who Decides Taste? Watches, Power, and the Milan Effect
In watchmaking, power does not always sit with brands. Sometimes it sits with cities.Sometimes with collectors.Sometimes with retailers who decide what deserves attention — and what does not. Jacopo Corvo is co-owner of GMT Italia, a Milane
Geoffrey Kelly — Illicit Value, Cultural Property, and the Power Behind Luxury and Watches
In this episode of Watches & Politics, I’m joined by Geoffrey Kelly, retired FBI Special Agent and founding member of the FBI Art Crime Team, for a conversation about culture, value, law, and power. Over his career, Geoffrey led investigati
Christopher Daaboul from EsperLuxe — Access, Trust, and Power in the Independent Watchmaking Market
In this episode of Watches & Politics, I’m joined by Christopher Daaboul, founder of EsperLuxe, to explore access, trust, and power in the modern private watch market, focusing on independent watchmaking. As retail and brand authorization i
CQ Gottlieb — Who Gets to Collect? Identity, Access, and Power in Watches
In this episode of Watches & Politics, I’m joined by C’Quon “CQ” Gottlieb — Senior Client Advisor at The 1916 Company and co-founder of CP Time Collective — for a conversation about identity, access, and the shifting power dynamics of moder
Nicholas Ferrell — Watches, Intelligence, and the Quiet Power of Time
In this episode of Watches & Politics, I’m joined by Nicholas “Nick” Ferrell — founder of DC Vintage Watches, creator of Sycamore, former intelligence analyst, diplomat, and National Security Council staffer — for a conversation at the inte
François-Xavier Hotier — Heritage, Innovation, Identity, and the Politics of Modern Watchmaking
In this episode of Watches & Politics, I’m joined by François-Xavier Hotier of Ulysse Nardin, one of the most unconventional and forward-thinking brands in Swiss watchmaking. Our conversation explores how innovation, identity, and strategic
Pierre Biver — Legacy, Independence, and the Politics of Creating Time
In this episode of Watches & Politics, I’m joined by Pierre Biver, co-founder of Biver Watches, to explore legacy, independence, and what it means to create value in a world obsessed with speed. Pierre represents a rare intersection in mode
Gary Getz — Collectors, Culture, and the Power Behind the Watch World
In this episode of Watches & Politics, I sit down with Gary Getz — author, collector, cultural connector, and founder of The Collectors Room — to explore how collectors shape power, legitimacy, and meaning in the modern watch world. Our con
Zaf Basha — Military Watches, Heritage, and the Politics of Precision
In this episode of Watches & Politics, I sit down with Zaf Basha — collector, writer, and author of Military Timepieces and Jaeger-LeCoultre: A Guide for the Collector — to explore how watches move from tools of war to objects of cultural p
The Truth About Watch Prices — Data, Markets & EveryWatch
Giovanni Prigigallo, co-founder of EveryWatch, joins us to explain how data is transforming transparency in the watch market. We explore:• What really moves watch prices• How auction data shapes the market• What EveryWatch reveals about col
Why Mechanical Watches Still Matter — with Michael O’Malley
Historian Michael O’Malley explains how mechanical timekeeping shaped politics, society, industrialization, and modern identity. We discuss:• How mechanical time transformed the modern world• The Industrial Revolution and precision culture•
Inside Watch Collector Groups — with James Schaaf
What makes watch collectors tick? How do communities influence taste, prices, and cultural trends? James Schaaf, a leader in collector groups and community building, joins us to discuss:• How collector communities shape the market• The psyc
The Economics of Luxury Watches — with Dr. Brendan Cunningham
Dr. Brendan Cunningham joins us to unpack the economic, cultural, and marketing engines that drive the global watch industry. Topics include: • How luxury watch brands create desire • The political economy of watchmaking • Why marketing sha
Eric Wind: How Vintage Watches Shape Power, Taste & Influence
In this episode, Edi Shipoli sits down with Eric Wind, one of the most respected voices in the vintage watch world. We explore: • How collectors shape taste and market value • Political provenance • The hidden stories behind iconic vintage
Inside the World of Watch Experts — Watches and Politics Season 2 Begins
Welcome to Season 2 of Watches & Politics — a brand-new interview series where the world’s leading experts reveal how watches intersect with power, culture, economics, history, and global politics. This season features deep conversations wi
Watches and Politics - Outro
In this closing episode of Watches & Politics, we step back from the history, the geopolitics, and the power struggles to reflect on what this journey has revealed. From cathedral bells to Cold War chronometers, from presidential wristwatch
Watches and Politics: the present tense
Watches aren’t relics of the past—they’re still political, right now. In Episode 10, we explore 10 ways horology intersects with power, money, and influence in today’s world: from sanctions and gray-market luxury, to blockchain authenticati
Time Zones and Power Zones — Standardizing Time as a Political Tool
Time isn’t just measured—it’s controlled. In Episode 9, we trace how time zones, daylight saving, and atomic clocks have been shaped by politics, empire, and power plays. From the 1884 International Meridian Conference to China’s single tim
The Watch Collector as Political Actor — Elites, Influence, and Cultural Capital
n Episode 8, we step into the world of the collector—not just as a hobbyist, but as a political actor. We explore how the buying, selling, and showcasing of high-end watches creates networks of power, influence, and cultural capital. From h
The Resurgence of Vintage, Neo-Vintage, and Traditional Watchmaking — And Why It’s Political
In Episode 7, we explore the return of the past—not just in design, but in ideology. The neo-vintage watch revival is everywhere: from reissued icons to auction-fueled hype, nostalgic aesthetics now dominate the modern wrist. But what does
Time Across Borders: Globalization and the Geopolitics of the Modern Watch
In Episode 6, we explore the modern face of watches in a rapidly changing world—where globalization, geopolitics, digital disruption, and sustainability all reshape the industry. From Swiss brands navigating the rise of China and the Gulf t
Timepieces of Power
Watches don’t just tell time—they tell stories. In Episode 5 of Watches and Politics, we explore how watches have long been used as instruments of diplomacy, status, and soft power. From heads of state gifting horological masterpieces to al
