The SJX Podcast

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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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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