Scottish Watches Podcast #799: Going for Gold – Moonswatch, Breitling, and Elliot Brown Highlights
The episode opens with an in‑depth look at the new Omega × Swatch Mission to the Moon 1969 release, highlighting its 18k Moonshine Gold dial, crown and pushers, and why it may be the best MoonSwatch yet. The discussion then shifts to Breitling’s Aston Martin DB5 Top Time collection, examining the wood‑inspired rehaut and debating whether the high price points are justified. Later, the show explores Elliot Brown’s vibrant Arne Cali collection, featuring California‑themed dials and psychedelic surf‑inspired designs. The conversation continues with Toledano & Chan’s Brutalist collaboration with the Hong Kong Horology Club, noting its titanium case and mirrored dial, and a Morgan Stanley market report that explains why Rolex, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet still outperform while Tudor, Omega and Cartier face depreciation challenges. The episode also covers a Reddit watch scam warning, celebrates the Buying Time charity auction that raised £87,000, and wraps up with additional watch news and links to further listening options.
Buying Time Analysis: This episode highlights critical market trends and charitable impact, analyzing brand value retention, pre‑owned watch dynamics, and the successful £87,000 Buying Time charity auction, underscoring its significance for collectors and the industry.
