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  • Decades of Collecting: Vacheron Constantin, De Bethune, and More with Jeff Jonas

    Whether it be mainstream watches from Hublot and Vacheron Constantin or independents like De Bethune and F.P. Journe, Jeff Jonas has spent decades building a wide-ranging collection that reflects his love for the hobby. George Mayer joined him to discuss a selection of these pieces and explore wh...

  • Mike Shani’s Independents Collection: George Daniels and Philippe Dufour

    George Mayer is back with Mike Shani as the pair revisit Mike’s collection to look at the impressive watches he’s added to his watch box. Independent watchmakers on display are from greats of the past like Philippe Dufour’s Simplicity and George Daniels’s Millennium to the next generation such as...

  • The 5 Most Exciting Watches Coming to Phillips' Geneva and Hong Kong Auctions

    Paul Boutros, Head of Americas and Senior Vice President at Phillips Watches, joins George Mayer to discuss The Geneva Watch Auction: XVI and The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XV. Together, they look closely at five standout pieces in the upcoming auctions, including the Patek Philippe Perpetual Calen...

  • Jack Forster on His Journey Through the Watch Industry

    WatchBox’s newly appointed Global Editorial Director Jack Forster joins George Mayer for a discussion on his longstanding career in the watch industry. He shares several pivotal moments, from seeing the Ulysse Nardin Freak for the first time to helping elevate the profile of Grand Seiko watches. ...

  • Denis Flageollet of De Bethune on Watchmaking and Innovation

    George Mayer and Tim Mosso sat down with watchmaking legend Denis Flageollet, who joined them from Switzerland, for a conversation about his watchmaking journey, his process for creating watches like the Maxichrono and Starry Varius, and all things De Bethune.

    Watch the full interview for all th...

  • The Rise of Independent Collectors with A Collected Man’s Silas Walton

    On Mayer Time Episode 04, host George Mayer is joined by Silas Walton of A Collected Man to discuss his view of the luxury watch market. Silas emphasizes the important roles played by independent collectors and social media in fueling the renewed interest in watchmakers such as Kari Voutilainen, ...

  • Patek Philippe’s Past, Present, and Future with John Reardon of Collectability

    In Episode 3 of Mayer Time, host George Mayer is joined by John Reardon, founder of Collectability—a platform dedicated to collectors interested in vintage and pre-owned Patek Philippe watches. Reardon shares insight on the brand’s rich history dating back hundreds of years, looking beyond presen...

  • Finding True Value in the World of Watches with Steven Rostovsky

    George Mayer is back for the second episode of Mayer Time. This episode, he sits down with watch dealer and long-time friend Steven Rostovsky to discuss the intrinsic value of lesser-known watches. Rostovsky, whose eye for under-valued timepieces has helped shape George’s perspective over the yea...

  • How “Hype” Affects the Industry w/ Edouard Meylan and Mitchell Schwartz

    Welcome to the premiere of WatchBox’s new show: Mayer Time! Host George Mayer looks to pull back the curtain on the sort of conversations he has with brand representatives, industry professionals, and collectors. For our first episode, he sits down with H. Moser & Cie CEO Edouard Meylan and Super...