The SJX Podcast

On episode 30 of the SJX Podcast, SJX and Brandon discuss to what extent the latest crop of jump hour watches constitutes a trend. In just the first six weeks of 2026, several new jump hour models have been released, including a new collection from Audemars Piguet and the relaunch of the Niton brand, which is discussed in detail. Even the Louis Vuitton Convergence also fits into this trend aesthetically, despite being a dragging hours construction.

SJX also provides context on the leading jump hour watches in the industry and shares views on whether reliability still matters in today's market.

Show notes:

1:30: Niton Prima
5:30: Louis Vuitton Tambour Convergence
8:45: Berneron Quantième Annuel
11:30: A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk
12:10: Lange Zeitwerk, F.P. Journe Vagabondage III, and Harry Winston Opus 3
13:10: How important is reliability?
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SJX has just returned from the Tokyo launch of Louis Vuitton's third independent watchmaking collaboration, this time with De Bethune. Episode 29 of the SJX Podcast covers what it means for both brands, and unpacks the details of both the GMT Louis Varius wristwatch and the monumental Sympathique clock that it can be paired with.

Brandon and SJX also provide hands-on analysis of the Escale Worldtime and Daniel Roth Extra Plat Skeleton that debuted during LVMH Watch Week in January.

Show notes:

00:30: Louis Varius Sympathique Clock
12:30: Louis Vuitton Escale Worldtime
14:40: Louis Vuitton Escale Worldtime Flying Tourbillon
15:30: Louis Vuitton Escale Twin Zone
17:30: Daniel Roth Extra Plat Skeleton
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Recorded shortly after Brandon's return from Audemars Piguet's launch event in Switzerland, Episode 28 of the SJX Podcast provides analysis of all the brand's new releases, including the Neo Frame Jumping Hour, the 150 Heritage grand complication pocket watch, the upgraded Royal Oak Chronograph and its new in-house movement, and the latest open-worked perpetual calendar, which works equally well in Code 11.59 and Royal Oak guise.

The conversation also touches on the internal reorganisation at AP that saw the creation of a multi-disciplinary fabrication laboratory dubbed the 'Fab Lab.'

Show notes:

00:30: Neo Frame Jumping Hour
6:15: 150 Heritage pocket watch
12:45: Royal Oak Chronograph 38 mm
18:25: Royal Oak and Code 11.59 Perpetual Calendar
21:05: AP’s Fab Lab
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Episode 27 of the SJX Podcast opens the archives to find the most impractical and illegible watches that somehow still manage to be worthwhile despite the triumph of form over function. It's a difficult formula to get right, and the landscape of fine watchmaking is littered with examples of watches that sacrificed too much at the altar of fashion. But those that strike the right balance are especially memorable.

SJX and Brandon also discuss a couple of emerging independents from as far afield as Japan and Finland.

Show notes:

01:00: Louis Vuitton Escale Worldtime Time Pyramid (2014)
2:45: Van Cleef & Arpels Midnight Planétarium
7:30: Patek Philippe 5330G Tokyo Edition
11:00: New Indies: Nouvelle Chronometrie
14:00: New Indies: Kortela Valta
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Episode 26 of the SJX Podcast breaks down the best releases from LVMH Watch Week, which saw the return of the hand-painted Escale Worldtime. The slate of releases also includes a surprising new men's watch from Tiffany & Co powered by the Zenith El Primero, and the first all-new model from the modern era of Daniel Roth. Things are looking up for TAG Heuer as well, which launched a regular production version of the Seafarer with vintage-leaning 'Intrepid Teal' accents, and a new top-of-the-line Carrera Split-Seconds Chronograph that has more in common with the likes of Richard Mille than the rest of the Carrera line-up.

Show notes:

00:30: Tiffany Timer
3:00: Escale Worldtime
3:45: Escale Twin Zone
4:00: Escale Minute Repeater
5:00: Tambour Convergence Guilloche
11:15: Daniel Roth Extra Plat Skeleton
13:45: TAG Heuer Carrera Seafarer
15:15: TAG Heuer Carrera Split-Seconds Chronograph
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