Carson Chan on excellence in Asian watchmaking, plus Grand Seiko’s Spring Drive

OT: The Podcast

When Felix was in Hong Kong for Dubai Watch Week’s HF.10 he caught up with one OT:’s OG guests, Carson Chan. Carson is a legend in the watch community, a passionate collector and advocate who educates watch lovers around the world through the Watch Professor Academy. Felix chatted to Carson about some significant Asian watchmakers you may not have heard of and where the region is at. Before that, Andy and Felix reflect on the Patek Philippe Cubitus — what it’s like on the wrist and if it deserves the hype.

This week’s episode is Sponsored by Kennedy, official Grand Seiko retailer, and Felix and Andy chat about the incredible technology that is Spring Drive. Find out more and book an appointment at kennedy.com.au

• Patek Philippe Cubitus (2:50)
• Grand Seiko at Kennedy (7:17)
• The first time we spoke to Carson Chan (17:16)
• WatchProfessor Academy (18:28)
• Watchprofessor on Instagram (18:28)
• Carson Chan on Instagram (18:28)
• The Pendulum Swings East - HF.10 (20:26)
• Toledano & Chan (21:00)
• Minhoon Yoo (22:00)
• Kiu Tai Yu and Chinese watchmaking (23:39)
• Is the Age of Mechanical Innovation Over - HF.10 (33:51)

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