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Chrono Passion 7 Podcast
Hosted by Chrono Passion 7 · EN
Welcome to your favourite watch-related podcast! Giving you the best in watch news, reviews, fun and interviews! Coming from London and Barcelona join Parm and Andy on their exciting journey into the watch industry, as they bring you a genuine enthusiast's take on the watch world.
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www.chronopassion7.com
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https://instagram.com/chrono_passion_7
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Ep #74: Reinventing Your Watch Icon: Inside The New Christopher Ward Sealander with Will Brackfield
2w ago00:38:19Tap to summarizeJoin the CP7 boys with the first watch designer we’ve had on our show. We speak with and get to know Will Brackfield, the senior designer for the rapidly growing British watch brand Christopher Ward, and the man behind the design of many of their recent, immensely popular watches. Christopher Ward has taken a bit of a gamble this year, in redesigning the most popular watch in their range, The Sealander Auto and GMT. We find out why they made the big decision and what went behind reinventing their biggest watch icon, with those oh so subtle, yet oh so impactful changes. We also dive into Will’s other design projects, some of which may surprise you, and break down how a Christopher Ward watch evolves from first sketch to final creation.So buckle up and enjoy the ride as we talk Sealanders, Bel Cantos and Twelves with Will Brackfield, Christopher Ward’s senior designer. Don't forget to check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience at:www.chronopassion7.com or at our Instagram @chrono_passion_7.Intro-Outro Music Credit "The Attic Is For Work" By Streamer Music Group - Copyright Free Music
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Ep #73: The CP7 Watches & Wonders Golden Tiger Awards: The Winners, The Losers & The Norovirus!
May 301:13:07Tap to summarizeWe are back from Geneva and Watches & Wonder 2026, so rather than following the crowd, we've added our own CP7 twist. So welcome to the inaugural CP7 Watches & Wonders Golden Tiger Awards, where we nominate our favourite watches from the show and award our combined favourites with the prestigious Golden Tiger. We pick from five specific categories so listen in to see which roars loudest!So who were the winners and the losers in Geneva, did Rolex, Moser, Tudor, Piaget or Audemars Piguet shine? And who tanked to win the Silver Turkey Award?Of course, no Geneva show is complete without our highlights from the journey and what we loved, and didn't love so much, at the show.So buckle up and enjoy the ride of a watch awards show with a difference. Don't forget to check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience at:www.chronopassion7.com or at our Instagram @chrono_passion_7.Intro-Outro Music Credit "The Attic Is For Work" By Streamer Music Group - Copyright Free Music
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Ep #72: A CP7 Watches & Wonders 2026 Preview plus Those “New” Universal Geneve Releases!
Apr 1200:47:37Tap to summarizeParm and Andy will touch down in Geneva for Watches & Wonders 2026, and the energy at Palexpo will be electric. In this show join us as we preview the big event and call out the brands we are looking forward to seeing most. This show captures the angst, anticipation and excitement of soon being on the ground at the greatest watch show on earth.But also sandwiched in between that is their take on the new releases from returning legendary horological maison Universal Geneve! Can they be considered "new" or is Georges Kern's House Of Brands reinventing the wheel with the return of the iconic brand and in particular the Polerouter.So buckle up and enjoy the ride as watch show season officially takes off. Don't forget to check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience at:www.chronopassion7.com or at our Instagram @chrono_passion_7.Intro-Outro Music Credit "The Attic Is For Work" By Streamer Music Group - Copyright Free Music
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Ep #71: CP7’s 2026 Collection Updates - More Of The Same Or Time For A Change?
Mar 2700:41:36Tap to summarizeCP7 collecting update!A unique and unedited show where we just shoot the breeze and spill the beans on the latest additions in our collections.Join the CP7 boys as we chat about how our tastes in the which watches we buy have started to change and the reasons why. We talk transition from Rolex to Patek Philippe, Omega to Audemars Piguet and one in and one out for Chopard, with a sprinkle of Zenith and Cartier for good measure.So buckle up and enjoy the ride to find out if Parm’s Batman survived the cull, and if Andy’s watch choices are still under the spell of Miami Vice, as we deep dive into our changing tastes and changing watches.Leave a comment with how many times Parm says “Sector Dial”!Don't forget to check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience at:www.chronopassion7.com or at our Instagram @chrono_passion_7.Intro-Outro Music Credit "The Attic Is For Work" By Streamer Music Group - Copyright Free Music
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Ep #70: From Amsterdam To London - Podcaster, Jeweller, Sneakerhead, Watch Guy with Alon Ben Joseph from The Real Time Show
Mar 1301:17:38Tap to summarizeThis isn’t the long‑awaited follow‑up to the Cold War classic thriller Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, but it is a major milestone for CP7. Welcome to our 70th episode: Podcaster, Jeweller, Sneakerhead, Watch Guy, featuring Alon Ben Joseph.Having just added London to his Amsterdam watch operations, Alon is host of the hugely popular watch podcast, The Real Time Show, owner of Amsterdam’s legendary Ace Jewellers, self-confessed sneakerhead, and confirmed and fully-certified watch addict.In this episode, we explore how Alon revels in having so many fingers in so many pies by balancing horological retail with journalistic neutrality, navigating the challenges of sales and collaborations in this turbulent political and financial climate, and building one of the most influential watch podcasts in the industry. All of this while being able to maintain his other obsession, sneaker collecting.There’s also time for some fun and games of course, as we enjoy the ball of energy that is Alon Ben Joseph. So buckle up and enjoy the ride, for a rollercoaster of industry insights, facts, fears, and fun!Check Out The Real Time Show On Spotify & Apple Podcasts And Also At:https://www.therealtime.showCheck Out Ace Jewellers At:https://www.acejewelers.com/nlDon't forget to check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience at:www.chronopassion7.com or at our Instagram @chrono_passion_7.Intro-Outro Music Credit "The Attic Is For Work" By Streamer Music Group - Copyright Free Music
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Ep #69: Creating A Watch Community - What It Takes & What It Doesn’t! Plus The Riddle Of Modern Longines with Hamish Roberson from The Watch Collector’s Club
Feb 1901:07:52Tap to summarizeJoin the CP7 boys as we chat to Hamish Robertson, the co‑founder of The Watch Collectors’ Club, one of the UK’s most vibrant and fast‑growing communities for watch lovers. Listen in as Parm and Andy explore how a common interest, passion, and a welcoming culture can transform our horological experience, with a good watch club. Hamish talks us through the origins of the Club and why he co-created it, how it’s grown, and what makes its approach to watch appreciation, brand collaborations and international travel to big watch shows so refreshingly different. We also unpack our individual perspectives on how brands and the watch media need to take action to improve and enhance the experience of the watch communities we hold dear and love. The boys also talk about the mysterious conundrum that is modern day Longines, and try to decode what makes its recent watches so much less appreciated than their historical and vintage ones.So buckle up and enjoy the ride as this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Check out The Watch Collector’s Club at: www.thewatchcollectorsclub.comDon't forget to check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience at:www.chronopassion7.com or at our Instagram @chrono_passion_7.Intro-Outro Music Credit "The Attic Is For Work" By Streamer Music Group - Copyright Free Music
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Ep #68: CP7's Internet Breaking 2026 Watch Predictions - Rolex Polar Explorers, Tudor's Centenary Submariner Twist & Patek Philippe's NautiCube?
Jan 1601:20:49Tap to summarizeIt’s a new year which means new watches in 2026. So what horological offerings will the big boys bestow on us this year?The CP7 Boys dive into the year ahead with bold predictions on new releases and emerging trends, blending thoughtful analysis, a few inevitable hits and misses, and a handful of gloriously outrageous leaps of faith.Will Rolex finally release that polar dial Explorer, can Tudor turn back time and celebrate their centenary with the triumphant return of the Submariner, and will Patek Philippe unleash on us their titan of a watch know as the NautiCube?All will be revealed as Parm and Andy attempt to decode the trends new releases of 2026, so buckle up and enjoy the ride as we look forward to a watch filled 2026. - On a more serious note please support Parm’s One Month One Watch charity fundraiser for The Alzheimer’s Society here, thank you:JustGiving LinkDon't forget to check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience at:www.chronopassion7.com or at our Instagram @chrono_passion_7.Intro-Outro Music Credit "The Attic Is For Work" By Streamer Music Group - Copyright Free Music
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Ep #67: Xmas & End of Year Special: Our Watches of 2025, CP7 Highlights & Reflections
Dec 2201:10:57Tap to summarizeWelcome to the Chrono Passion 7 Podcast's final show of 2025. Join the CP7 Boys as we wrap up the year in true festive fashion, kicking back, reflecting on our highlights, and revisiting the standout watches that defined our 2025. From Rolex and H. Moser & Cie to Jaeger‑LeCoultre, Cartier, and plenty more, each getting their moment in the spotlight.It’s been a huge year for the podcast, and we wanted to share how it all unfolded, what it felt like behind the scenes, and offer a heartfelt thank you to our dedicated listeners, The CP7 Passionati, from where it matters most: behind the mic.So buckle up and enjoy the ride as we dive into the big shows, the big events, and everything that made 2025 a year to remember in this Christmas and end‑of‑year special.Don't forget to check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience at:www.chronopassion7.com or at our Instagram @chrono_passion_7.Intro-Outro Music Credit "The Attic Is For Work" By Streamer Music Group - Copyright Free Music
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Ep #66: The Lore Of Watchmaking's Holy Trinity: Eternal, Time For A Change Or Obsolete?
Dec 1201:22:11Tap to summarizeAs the festive season approaches, it feels only fitting to explore the holy trinity of watchmaking.The big three, Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin: the watchmakers hailed as the crème de la crème, the pinnacle, and whose watches come with the added prestige of being “trinity” watches for their owners. But have you ever stopped to ask yourself WHY?Join the CP7 Boys as Parm and Andy take a deep dive into all three brands and unpick revelation after revelation about each of them until you’re asking yourself is this even a debate?!Using five unique criteria we scrutinise legends, myths, misconceptions with lost horological highlights and achievements which will be your guiding light to the answer to the most posing conundrum, is the trinity:Eternal, Ready For A Reshuffle or Obsolete?So buckle up and enjoy the ride as this debate get spicy, heated and downright dogged in this very special episode. Don't forget to check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience at:www.chronopassion7.com or at our Instagram @chrono_passion_7.Intro-Outro Music Credit "The Attic Is For Work" By Streamer Music Group - Copyright Free Music
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Ep #65: The Mystery Of The Grail Watch: One Watch To Rule Them All, A Glorified Wish List Or The Collector’s Odyssey?
Nov 601:18:43Tap to summarizeWhat determines the meaning of a grail watch? Is it a horological equivalent of the legendary Holy Grail, a symbolic object of spiritual and mystical perfection sought after by such luminaries as King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table, the wacky team at Monty Python, and all the way to fearless adventurer Indiana Jones? Or is it simply a glorified wishlist item, shaped by hype, heritage, and the ever-shifting tides of taste? In this episode, Parm and Andy explore the grail’s many forms and guises: from auction desirables and independent watch heroes, to deeply personal and emotionally charged obsessions that defy mainstream logic.Taking the views of friends and listeners to heat up the conversation, the boys then move to their own personal opinions, where this wicked debate becomes a reflective analysis of what they believe a grail watch means to them today. Has this changed compared to when their love for the hobby began? Is it really one masterpiece that completes a collection, or is it an elusive moving target, always just out of reach? Or can it be easier to achieve than you'd first think? Our horologically charged duo unpack the psychology behind the chase, the role of storytelling, and the way one's desire evolves with experience, exposure and identity.So listen in to find out all of the above, and if the grail watch is a myth, a feeling, or a rite of passage? Does the grail reveal more about the seeker than the object itself, giving away more than meets the eye? Answers to these questions and more will be revealed, as this episode invites you to rethink the quest, not as a destination, but as a journey that redefines popular opinion.We'd like to say a big thank you to our friends and listeners (and great collectors) for their comments and feedback to make this show truly unforgettable:1. Guille - @guillemcorbero on IG2. Neil - @watchfulneil on IG and also from @realwatchbrothers on IG (check out their website at https://watchbrothers.co.uk)3. Joseba 4. Faisal - @fsohail on IG5. Jordi - @watch_zaddy on IG6. Ed - @fasionably_late_ed on IG7. Joan 8. Dom - @unpuredcl on IGSo buckle up and enjoy the ride on this rollercoaster of a journey to discover what a Grail Watch really is.Don't forget to check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience at:www.chronopassion7.com or at our Instagram @chrono_passion_7.Intro-Outro Music Credit "The Attic Is For Work" By Streamer Music Group - Copyright Free Music
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