Scottish Watches Podcast #795 – July New Watch Round‑Up
The episode dives into Studio Underd0g’s new Generation 2 02 Series and the D0ghouse, the brand’s British headquarters and assembly facility, highlighting how these developments signal a deeper commitment to UK watchmaking. It also explores Straum’s Jan Mayen Frozen Metal Titanium with its frosted galvanic dial and integrated Grade 5 titanium bracelet, Anoma’s hand‑chiseled A1 Prehistoric inspired by stone tools, Parmigiani Fleurier’s vibrant Tonda PF Sport Chronograph Ultra‑Cermet in Mineral Blue, and Amida’s Digitrend OS II Black, which adds a luminous jumping‑hour display to a retro‑futuristic design. Further discussion includes Seiko’s one‑off Cosmic Watch created for Shohei Ohtani, capable of tracking time for over a million hours, and a look at François‑Henry Bennahmias’ luxury venture N3W5 with its collaborative high‑end watchmaking approach. The episode also touches on the Mexican national football team returning gifted Rolex watches after FIFA scrutiny, and provides links to related podcasts, show notes, and platforms for listeners to stay connected.
Buying Time Analysis: This episode captures pivotal developments in the watch industry—highlighting groundbreaking releases, the resurgence of UK watchmaking, and high‑profile collaborations—making it a crucial snapshot of current trends and future directions for collectors and enthusiasts.
