Episode 15: A conversation with William Massena


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Feb 03 2025 45 mins   1

This week the guys sit down with William Massena of Massena LAB. They talk about the early days of Timezone, why watches are tools, the origins of Massena LAB, and what Massena would do with Rolex.



0:00 Intro


0:55 Wristchecks


3:05 Massena’s early days on Timezone and the IWC conspiracy


10:40 Ashford, WatchNet, Antiquorum, and the rebirth of Timezone


15:00 Massena’s foray into watch journalism


16:15 How Massena’s taste in watches has changed over time


19:30 How Massena began collecting at the age of seven


21:30 Watches are tools


22:45 The impulse to start Massena LAB


28:15 Massena’s favourite collaborations


31:00 Collaborations by others that impress Massena


34:10 The importance of GPHG and other awards


35:10 The Massena LAB brand


38:10 Why Massena remains excited about watches and what he’s looking for this year


40:45 Studio Underd0g, Fears, and travelling with Richard Benc


42:15 What Massena would do with a Rolex




Show Notes:


Massena LAB


Timezone