The Real Time Show
Real questions. Real Answers. Real talk. The world's most interactive watchmaking podcast, hosted by Rob Nudds and Alon Ben Joseph.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 46 minutes
- Episodes
- 301
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
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Thanks to @skillymusic for the theme tune.
Giles Ellis Of Schofield Watch Company, Sussex, England, Joins The Show
Rob chats to one of his watchmaking heroes (and best friends to boot) about the fascinating world of Schofield Watch Company. Together, they explore the company's origins, its ethos, an…
Is It Time For Another Quartz Revolution?
Today, Alon and Rob address some questions from The Real Time Show's newest team member, David Vaucher, which were sent in before he joined the podcast's ranks, as well as a smattering …
George Bamford Brings Bombastic Bamfordian Vibes To The Studio
George Bamford, crown prince of watch banter, joins his "friendly competition" for a show like few others. George is not only a watchmaker, modder, and renowned car collector, but is no…
Did The Omega × Swatch Moonswatch Worth Live Up To The Hype?
Rob and Alon sift through the mailbag once more, addressing topics such as their favorite materials, their top watches of 2022, and whether or not the Omega × Swatch Moonswatch lived up…
The Black Badger Discussing Material Magic In Watchmaking
Everyone's favorite Canadian joins The Real Time Show. Gothenberg-based materials expert James Thompson, otherwise known as the Black Badger, takes some time out of his day finishing Ar…
Polo Ralph Lauren Vintage 67 Watch Review
For the first time, Rob and Alon welcome a WATCH to the studio for the inaugural product review show.
After discovering the Polo Ralph Lauren Vintage 67 during an impromptu meeting at G…
URWERK's Martin Frei Gets Philosophical
One of watchmaking's truly philosophical forces, Martin Frei of URWERK renown joins The Real Time Show for a heart-warmingly personal interview that explores the people and the concepts…
Rocket Launch! Fortis Watches In Space And The Real Time Show At Esrange
Today sees our very first on-location episode, recorded during the launch day of the SubOrbital Express 3, carrying on board as part of its precious cargo, 13 Fortis chronographs that w…
Fortis In Space: Jupp Philipp And Andreas Bentele On Extreme Watch Testing
One year after launching a balloon carrying 13 chronograph movements into the stratosphere, Fortis has returned to Esrange, home of the Swedish Space Corporation, to take what they lear…
Why Start A Podcast, The Best Marketing Campaigns Of All Time, And More...
Before jetting off to the Arctic to meet with Fortis Watches once more, Rob had time to sit down with Alon for another buzz through the bulging mailbag. There aren't so many questions a…
Bvlgari's Watch MD Antoine Pin Brightens Up Our Day
Antoine Pin of Bvlgari joins the show.
2:44 Highlights from Geneva Watch Days
6:40 A Serpenti for men?
10:36 A return for the Bvlgari Scuba?
13:44 The changing attitudes towards Bvlgari
19:2…
Q&A — Is Rolex The Best?
Rob and Alon mine the mailbag for more questions from the listeners.
1:10 What we would recommend as a first watch purchase
7:40 What is meant by "manufacture caliber"
11:06 Is it importa…
Czapek CEO Xavier de Roquemaurel Talks The Future Of Watchmaking
Today we welcome Xavier de Roquemaurel of Czapek to the show.
Time stamps:
00:46 We love each other
1:25 How it all began
10:42 How Czapek came back to life
18:22 The modern legacy of Czapek
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Operating Frequency, The Magic Of Bronze, And More...
Mining through the mailbag has never been so fun! A not-so-rare appearance from Ranting Robbie sees one of our hosts go for a world record of consecutive watchmaking monologues…but it’s…
Laurent Ferrier And Robert Bailey Grace The Show With Some Seriously French Vibes
Today we welcome our first French-speaking guest, Monsieur Laurent Ferrier, along with Head of Sales Robert Bailey, who acted as translator for our interview.
1:28 A passion for pebbles
3…
GPHG Results Analysis — MB&F Takes The Crown
Rob and Alon walk through the results from the GPHG results announced last week on November 10th and highlight their favorite pieces from the award ceremony.
Time Stamps:
6:30 The Ladies'…
Edouard Meylan of H. Moser & Cie. Talks To The Real Time Show
Episode 4 of The Real Time Show sees the master of mirth Edouard Meylan, Owner & CEO of H. Moser & Cie. enter the booth, to chat through his sky-rocketing brand's current range, the suc…
GPHG Predictions Part Two With Balazs Ferenczi
Rob and Alon return to the studio to dissect the remaining eight categories of the upcoming GPHG awards, with a surprise guest joining the show (with his own theme tune to boot) to expl…
Jean-Claude Biver Joins The Real Time Show
Today, Rob and Alon welcome the legendary force of nature that is Jean-Claude Biver to the show. An industry icon, Biver played a pivotal role in the renaissance of the Swiss watch indu…