Episode 8: Czapek CEO Xavier De Roquemaurel Talks the Future Of Watchmaking

 

Today we welcome Xavier de Roquemaurel of Czapek to the show.

Time stamps:

00:46 We love each other
1:25 How it all began
10:42 How Czapek came back to life
18:22 The modern legacy of Czapek
21:23 The success of the Antarctique Frozen Star
24:24 Increasing production and the long-term benefits
29:11 What should a collector do to get hold of an Antarctique?
32:49 Trendsetting with Grönefeld
37:34 The perfect collaboration
40:19 Collaborating outside the industry
47:10 What would you do if you were approached by a luxury group looking to buy Czapek?

Follow the hosts on Instagram @robnudds and @alonbenjoseph

And thanks to @skillymusic for the theme tune.

 
Rob Nudds

Watchmaker, writer, and brand consultant.

https://robnudds.com
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