On episode 19 of the SJX Podcast, we unpack the news that Francis Ford Coppola is selling his personal F.P. Journe FFC prototype at Phillips in a few weeks (along with most of his other watches).We also discuss the legacy of F.P. Journe, which is coming into sharper focus ahead of the opening of his museum next year. The centrepiece of the museum is set to be the Breguet Sympathique no. 1, a landmark clock originally made by Mr Journe and re-acquired earlier this year for CHF5.51 million (equivalent to US$6.61 million at the time).Show Notes:3:00 - Phillips to Offer Francis Ford Coppola’s Personal F.P. Journe “FFC”5:10 - The Breguet Sympathique no. 1 made by François-Paul Journe12:10 - Cartier Portico Mystery Clock no. 3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep. 18 - Sylvain Berneron is All In
For episode 18 of the SJX Podcast, we sit down with Sylvain Berneron, founder of one of the most talked about new brands of the past few years. Fresh off the launch of the brand's first complicated model, the Quantième Annuel, Mr Berneron breaks down what it takes to start a watch business and stay on pace to produce a new model every year.Show notes:00:45 - Fine art to industrial design03:35 - How to launch a watch brand07:40 - 10 employees means capacity for breadth and depth14:15 - A new movement every year; is this sustainable?17:00 - Gold rather than brass for the movements21:25 - Simple to complicated: the product progression at Berneron29:15 - The house style of movement finishing34:45 - Tiered pricing to reward collectors who take the biggest risk38:30 - Real-world impact of big auction results Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep. 17 - Breguet's Big Pivot
On Episode 17 of the SJX Podcast, Brandon has just returned from WatchTime New York, an event that has emerged as the flagship watch fair in the United States since its debut in 2015. SJX shares his hands-on impressions of Breguet's new ref. 7225, which features a return of the brand's magnetic pivots and is the highlight of the brand's 250th anniversary releases so far.We also examine the hamburger-sized 77 mm J. Player & Son 'hypercomplication' at Phillips - one of the most complicated and impressive British watches ever made, before wrapping up with a discussion about some of the pieces from JP Morgan's own collection coming up in the same auction.Show notes:1:00 - WatchTime New York Recap5:50 - Breguet ref. 722514:30 - Thomas Engel Collector Profile15:15 - J. Player & Son Pocket Watch at Phillips Geneva19:20 - JP Morgan's Frodsham Pocket Watch21:25 - JP Morgan's Cartier Model A Mystery Clock Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep. 16 - Freak Face-Off: Original vs Freak S
On Episode 16 of the SJX Podcast, SJX and Brandon discuss ongoing horology events in Paris and Singapore, the new Piaget Andy Warhol, and introduce a new segment comparing two watches head-to-head. First up is the Ulysse Nardin Freak - how does the original, now 25 years old, stack up to the new Freak S?Show Notes:00:45 - Vacheron Constantin Singapore Event Summary1:30 - Rolex GMT Master event2:45 - Mechanical Wonders at the Louvre9:15 - Piaget Andy Warhol ‘Collage’13:00 - Comparing the original Ulysse Nardin Freak with the new Freak S Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep. 15 - The Titanium Episode
On Episode 15 of the SJX Podcast, Brandon shares insights picked up at Citizen's Super Titanium event in Paris, where he had the opportunity to speak with the brand's materials engineers. Still on the theme of titanium, SJX shares his views on the new Cartier Santos in the lightweight metal, and the different strategies of these brands which are playing to their respective strengths.Another big story from this week is the launch of the new Petermann Bédat Reference 1825. Though it's not made of titanium, it's a strong third act (and a hint of what's next) for the brand. Is there still white space in the market for highly finished time-only watches?Show Notes:1:00 - Citizen Super Titanium Event Recap8:45 - Cartier Santos Titanium13:20 - Petermann Bédat Reference 1825 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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