The SJX Podcast

The SJX Podcast kicks off 2026 with an analysis of the latest industry news, including Chanel's 30% stake in Kross Manufacture and Vacheron Constantin's initiative to apply the concours format to watches. We also discuss the A. Lange & Söhne Odysseus in Honeygold ahead of an upcoming review, and compare its merits with its titanium sibling.

Show notes:

1:00 - Chanel invests in Kross Manufacture
07:30 - Vacheron Constantin Concours d’Élégance Horlogère
13:00 - Head to head: A. Lange & Söhne Odysseus Honeygold vs titanium
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Episode 24 of the SJX Podcast covers the surprises and unexpected developments of 2025, a year marked by significant material innovation and bold statements from established brands. In this final episode of the year, SJX and Brandon discuss Rolex's landmark Land-Dweller with its revolutionary Dynapulse escapement, Breguet's experimental magnetic constant-force mechanism that achieved unprecedented precision, and TAG Heuer's industrialization of carbon hairsprings. Vacheron Constantin also surprised with an extraordinary 150 kg astronomical clock created for its 270th anniversary, temporarily displayed at the Louvre alongside a companion wristwatch.

Thank you to all our listeners for joining us throughout 2025 - happy new year!

Show notes:

00:35 - Rolex Land-Dweller and Dynapulse Escapement
05:45 - Breguet Expérimentale 1
10:30 - Vacheron Constantin La Quête Du Temps
15:00 - TAG Heuer Carbon Hairspring Industrialisation

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Episode 23 of the SJX Podcast looks at value propositions under US$10,000 in 2025, a mixed year for affordable watches. While Tudor continued to refine its sports watch formula with the well-received Ranger 36, several micro-brands made compelling cases for themselves with distinctive designs and upgraded movements. The team highlights releases from Christopher Ward, Albishorn, and Kollokium that demonstrated there's still room for creativity and innovation at accessible price points, even as some established players moved upmarket. We also discuss the Grand Seiko UFA, which is just outside the range but might be worth it.

Show notes:

00:45 - Tudor Ranger 36
3:15 - Christopher Ward C12 Loco
7:15 - Albishorn Thundergraph
10:15 - Kollokium Projekt 02
12:45 - Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Spring Drive UFA Ref. SLGB003
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Episode 22 of the SJX Podcast examines complications in 2025, a banner year that saw major brands deliver ambitious and record-setting complications. Several anniversaries, including Vacheron Constantin's 270th and Audemars Piguet's 150th, resulted in inspired releases.

Show notes:

00:45 - Vacheron Constantin Solaria Ultra Grand Complication
4:00 - A. Lange & Söhne Minute Repeater Perpetual
6:15 - Blancpain Grande Double Sonnerie
9:30 - Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak Chronograph RD#5
11:10 - Audemars Piguet Perpetual Calendar Cal. 7138
13:15 - Vacheron Constantin Impresses with the Métiers d’Art Tribute to the Quest of Time
14:07 - Chopard L.U.C. Grand Strike

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Episode 21 of the SJX Podcast reflects on independent watchmaking in 2025, a year that saw fewer genuinely new releases than expected. Many familiar names opted for variations on existing models rather than bold new directions, making the standout pieces all the more significant, including Urban Jürgensen's impressive relaunch under Kari Voutilainen, two exceptional time-only watches that proved there's still room for originality in a crowded field, and interesting calendars from Greubel Forsey, Konstantin Chaykin, and Berneron.

Show notes:

1:05 - Nelson's Victory Pocket Watch at Sotheby's
3:30 - Francis Ford Coppola's F.P. Journe FFC Break US$10m at Phillips
6:22 - Urban Jürgensen UJ-1
10:00 - Petermann Bédat Reference 1825
11:50 - Raúl Pagès RP2
13:15 - Ferdinand Berthoud Naissance d’une Montre 3
16:40 - Greubel Forsey QP Balancier
17:50 - Konstantin Chaykin White Rabbit
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