Episode 32: CEO Julien Tornare Invites Us To The World Of Zenith Watches

 

Episode 32 is a « Zenith » for The Real Time Show, as Rob and Alon interview the company’s CEO Julien Tornare.

(1:24) Julien’s career in the watch industry
(3:38) His contribution to, and strategy for, Zenith following the company’s recent lineage of leadership
(9:58) What motivated Zenith’s decision to modernize its designs?
(14:10) Alon loves the Defy Skyline
(17:22) He also loves the Chronomaster Sport
(20:45) Zenith’s approach to women’s watches
(26:50) Julien’s advice for working for Zenith as a watchmaker
(29:30) People just can’t get enough of the « new » Zenith; how is the company managing waiting lists
(32:00) Rob asks for some company manufacturing secrets
(33:35) Zenith also makes pilot’s watches!
(36:35) What about the Zenith Elite though?
(39:10) Wrapping up with some career highlights

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Thanks to @skillymusic for the theme tune.

 
Rob Nudds

Watchmaker, writer, and brand consultant.

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