Talking Time

Jan 24 2024 50 mins 3
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If you’re passionate about British watches and finding out what makes the makers tick, then Talking Time is for you. As it's produced by the Alliance of British Watch and Clock Makers, Talking Time has the inside track on the movers and shakers of the resurgent world of British watch brands. Our hosts are the Alliance’s own Katya and podcasting superstar, Rikki from Scottish Watches, which guarantees that Talking Time is time well spent...

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Katya & Rikki talking to Zero West watches

Jan 24 2024 55 mins  
In this episode we’re talking to Andrew Brabyn, co-founder of Zero West watches. He’ll take us on a journey into watches that’s woven into fascinating British history and culminating in Zero West binding incredible historic artefacts into the cutting-edge engineering that results in their unique timepieces. Find out about the special edition watches Zero West will be launchin

Katya & Rikki talking to Omologato

Nov 29 2023 59 mins  
In this episode we’re talking to Shami Kalra, founder of Omologato about his passion for motorsport and watches; his inspirations behind creating his own watch company and which famous racing teams and wrists wear his timepieces.

Katya & Rikki talking to MHD watches

Oct 29 2023 41 mins  
In this episode we’re talking to a very talented designer and self-proclaimed petrolhead, thefounder of MHD watches; Matthew Humphries.Join us on our journey through his successful design career; from working on Morgan's super cars and lecturing at the Royal College of Arts to creating his own watches. 

Katya & Rikki talking to Pinion Watches

Sep 20 2023 46 mins  
In this episode we’re talking to the founder of Pinion, Piers Berry about his journey into watches; the super successful watch fan forums he’s set up; his history with big screen films like Fast and Furious, Bridget Jones, Atonement, Despicable Me, Frost and Nixon… and the famous wrists that have been adorned by a Pinion watch.

Katya & Rikki talking to Oracle Time

Aug 16 2023 45 mins  
In this episode, we’re chatting to Sam Kessler and Tom Pettit from our partners Oracle Time about how the magazine started, their great team, many exciting things coming up and lots of amazing British watches.

Katya & Rikki talking to Schofield Watches

Jun 29 2023 54 mins  
In this episode, we’re chatting to Giles Ellis, the ‘principal keeper' of Schofield Watches about the story behind his uniquely eccentric British brand, his endless creativity and enthusiasm... for pretty much everything!

Katya & Rikki talking to Beaucroft Watches

Jun 01 2023 51 mins  
In this episode we are talking to Matt Herd and Karim Faisali, founders of Beaucroft watches, our Trade members based in Cambridge. Listen to their exciting stories about how they got into watchmaking, find out where you can try their watches on, while sipping gin, what’s next for this exciting company and lots more!

Katya & Rikki talking to Christopher Ward

Apr 25 2023 50 mins  
In this first episode we are talking to Mike France, co-founder of Christopher Ward and our own Alliance about British watchmaking, how it all started, some highlights from last year, his passion for watches and much more.