OT: The Podcast

If you've ever thought OT: needed more Andy, this is the episode for you. Today, we're joined by Andy B, the man behind Andy's Watches, famous for rating watch collections without permission. Having said that, he's even more famous for his internet friendship with the one and only Russell Crowe —in fact, we think it's fair to say that Andy can take the credit for Rusty's 'secret' TikTok pivoting to full-on watch content, something which we're all eternally grateful for. Andy tells us the full Russell Crowe watch saga — plus he rates our watches (without our permission). Main interview (2:40) Giuliano Mazzuoli (4:33) Russell Crowe's Art of Divorce Auction on Time+Tide (12:48) William Wood (20:55) City Rhythm Fragrance (47:00) Schott Denim (48:30) Cody James (49:50) Blundstones (50:18) Show Notes: https://www.otpodcast.com.au/show-notes OT: Discord - https://discord.com/invite/X3Vvc9z7aV How to follow us: https://www.instagram.com/ot.podcast https://www.facebook.com/otpodcastau https://instagram.com/andygreenlive https://instagram.com/fkscholz Send us an email: [email protected] If you liked our podcast, please remember to like/share and subscribe

This week, we have a very special offsite broadcast from the home of German watchmaking in Sydney — the brand new A. Lange & Söhne boutique at 129 King Street. After touring the spacious three-story boutique, Andy and Felix sit down to talk about all things A. Lange & Söhne, from the brand's storied history to its second start in the 1990s, as well as some of the watches that have earned it 'Holy Trinity' status with so many watch lovers. On top of that, Andy gets to meet his white whale, better known as Odysseus, for the first time ever. Thanks to A. Lange & Söhne for supporting the podcast and sponsoring this episode. The A. Lange & Söhne Sydney Boutique Snaps from the boutique Andy rates ALS Hands-on for the first time with the Odysseus Show Notes: https://www.otpodcast.com.au/show-notes OT: Discord - https://discord.com/invite/X3Vvc9z7aV How to follow us: https://www.instagram.com/ot.podcast https://www.facebook.com/otpodcastau https://instagram.com/andygreenlive https://instagram.com/fkscholz Send us an email: [email protected] If you liked our podcast, please remember to like/share and subscribe.

Felix's final interview from Dubai is the incomparable Xavier de Roquemaurel, the charming CEO of Czapek & Cie. Xavier was instrumental in reviving the heritage name 10 years ago, and turning it into the critically acclaimed brand it is today. In their discussion, Xavier and Felix discuss whether brands today need to lean on the past, what responsible legacy building looks like, and why watchmakers love sci-fi. Before that, Andy talks about anOrdain's new bespoke strap service and Russell Crowe's secret watch TikTok. Andordain's bespoke strap service (2:26) Rusty's secret TikTok (5:05) The new COSC standard (9:02) Interview with Xavier de Roquemaurel (12:00) Show Notes: https://www.otpodcast.com.au/show-notes OT: Discord - https://discord.com/invite/X3Vvc9z7aV Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gk9g6U4IZ1U How to follow us: https://www.instagram.com/ot.podcast https://www.facebook.com/otpodcastau https://instagram.com/andygreenlive https://instagram.com/fkscholz Send us an email: [email protected] If you liked our podcast, please remember to like/share and subscribe.

Ming Thein, co-founder of the boundary-pushing Ming Watches, is always full of surprises, and this conversation, recorded at Dubai Watch Week, is no exception. We talk about the incredible titanium Polymesh bracelet, how Ming is adapting to being part of the 'old guard' of indies, and how to overcome imposter syndrome. On top of that, we get some cryptic clues as to what 2026 might have in store. But before that, Felix and Andy debrief on the latest releases from Audemars Piguet, and Andy explores the concept of the 'Ozempic' wrist. All the latest from Audemars Piguet (1:26) A. Lange & Söhne's new Sydney boutique (7:48) Ozempic wrist, explained (9:55) Ming Thein interview (12:51) Show Notes: https://www.otpodcast.com.au/show-notes OT: Discord - https://discord.com/invite/X3Vvc9z7aV How to follow us: https://www.instagram.com/ot.podcast https://www.facebook.com/otpodcastau https://instagram.com/andygreenlive https://instagram.com/fkscholz Send us an email: [email protected] If you liked our podcast, please remember to like/share and subscribe.

We're back with our first proper episode of 2026, and this one has it all! Felix debriefs on his trip to Hong Kong, where he got a sneak peek of Van Cleef & Arpels' impressive Poetry of Time exhibition, followed by a chat about the latest and greatest watch releases from LVMH Watch Week. Then it's time for our chat with the charming Robin Tallendier, co-founder of Atelier Wen, from when Felix caught up with him at Dubai Watch Week. VC&A poetry of Time in Hong Kong (1:06) Former VC&A CEO Nicolas Bos on OT (1:47) LVMH Watch Week latest releases (5:40) Robin Tallendier Interview (17:00) Atelier Wen Atelier Wen on Instagram Show Notes: https://www.otpodcast.com.au/show-notes OT: Discord - https://discord.com/invite/X3Vvc9z7aV How to follow us: https://www.instagram.com/ot.podcast https://www.facebook.com/otpodcastau https://instagram.com/andygreenlive https://instagram.com/fkscholz Send us an email: [email protected] If you liked our podcast, please remember to like/share and subscribe.

With help from the OT time machine, we turn back the clocks to late 2025, where Felix caught up with Havid Nagan, founder of Aren Bazerkanian in Dubai. Thanks to the awesome power of the sun, causing the camera to overheat, this chat is a little shorter than usual. Still, Aren gave Felix an update on how Havid Nagan has been growing, and teased some plans for Origins, a more accessible offering from the US-based independent. Havid Nagan Havid Nagan on Instagram The last time we spoke to Aren on the podcast Show Notes: https://www.otpodcast.com.au/show-notes OT: Discord - https://discord.com/invite/X3Vvc9z7aV How to follow us: https://www.instagram.com/ot.podcast https://www.facebook.com/otpodcastau https://instagram.com/andygreenlive https://instagram.com/fkscholz Send us an email: [email protected] If you liked our podcast, please remember to like/share and subscribe

Now that 2025 is all but over, it's time to look back on the highlights of the year, including what we think are the most significant releases, the ones we liked the most, and the ones we'd actually be tempted to buy. We also dive into the well of speculation for rumours we expect to thrive next year, as well as trends that we want to end. We also chat about the first-ever IRL OTXMAS, and then Felix, for the second time in six months, chats with Franck Muller CEO Nicholas Rudaz. 1. The biggest release of 2025 (01:07:20) 2. Personal highlights of 2025 (01:09:50) 3. Watches from 2025 we'd buy (01:13:00) 4. The time we chatted to Raphaël Granito from Formex (01:14:00) 5. Watch rumours for 2026 (01:16:22) 6. Trends we want to end in 2026 (01:18:40) 7. Felix chats to Franck Muller CEO Nicholas Rudaz (01:22:20) Show Notes: https://www.otpodcast.com.au/show-notes OT: Discord - https://discord.com/invite/X3Vvc9z7aV How to follow us: https://www.instagram.com/ot.podcast https://www.facebook.com/otpodcastau https://instagram.com/andygreenlive https://instagram.com/fkscholz Send us an email: [email protected] If you liked our podcast - please remember to like/share and subscribe. https://www.otpodcast.com.au/show-notes