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Discover your perfect travel companion this Summer with Mike Christensen - European Lifestyle Editor of GQ Magazine and Mark Toulson - Global Head of Watch Buying for the Watches of Switzerland Group, as they explore watches engineered for the land, sea and air. From a vast array of luxury watch models, navigate your way through travel expeditions with the best of GMTs, Chronographs, dive watches and even pilot watches. 

Join Bill Prince, Watch Journalist and Acting Editor-in-Chief of Wallpaper Magazine, Mark Toulson, our Global Head of Watch Buying, and Faye Soteri, our International Senior Watch Buyer, as they come together to discuss all things new within the exciting world of horology. Covering the latest watch releases from this year’s Watches and Wonders and beyond, the group delve into the trends they’ve seen across the watch space, including colour, shape, innovation and sustainability.

In our latest episode of Calibre podcast, we introduce Andy Torbet, Panerai’s newest Friend of the Brand and highly experienced Underwater Explorer, Cave Diver, Freediver, Skydiver, Climber and Outdoorsman. Join Andy along with our Global Head of Watch Buying Mark Toulson, as the pair explore Andy’s exhilarating career, his nail-biting stories and of course, his unique partnership with luxury watchmakers Panerai.

For Calibre Podcast’s first all-female line-up, Jessica Diamond, Watch and Jewellery Editor at the Sunday Times Style and Times LUXX, and Faye Soteri, Senior Watch Buyer at the Watches of Switzerland Group, discuss all things women’s watches. Throughout this episode, the pair dive deep into the history of the women’s watch and journey through the ages to the most influential women’s watches of today.

Step onto the racetrack in our latest episode of Calibre podcast with Simon De Burton, Author and distinguished Journalist, and Mark Toulson, Global Head of Watch Buying for The Watches of Switzerland Group. Join the pair as they explore the fundamental relationship between watches and motorsport racing, taking you on an exciting journey from the early 20th century right through to the biggest racing timepieces of today.

Shaping and driving the industry forwards, watch collaborations help to extend the industry’s reach into other subcultures, including music, art, and cinema. From iconic film releases to celebrity ambassadors, join our CEO Brian Duffy and Head of Watch Buying Mark Toulson as they discuss all things collaborative and their integral importance within the world of watches.

Dive into the exciting world of diver’s watches with Robin Swithinbank, Former Editor of Calibre and Writer for the New York Times, British GQ and the Financial Times and Mark Toulson, Head Buyer at the Watches of Switzerland Group. Discover the fascinating history of the diver’s watch along with expert picks and features that turn these timepieces into practical must-haves, for both the thrill seekers and watch collectors of today.

2021 has been a year for transformation, innovation, and change. In our latest episode of Calibre Podcast, our CEO Brian Duffy talks to Bill Prince, watch aficionado and Former Deputy Editor of British GQ Magazine, reflecting on 2021’s key moments, the landscape of the watch world and iconic products released throughout the year.

In our latest episode of our Calibre Podcast, we present a conversation between Mark Toulson, Global Head of Watch Buying at the Watches of Switzerland Group and Simon Wolf, Managing Director of WOLF. Within this podcast the pair discuss Simon's career, industry leading products, brand developments and key milestones. Celebrating 185 years of British innovation, WOLF has also launched its second annual-brand campaign, My Legacy, highlighting the precious items customers trust WOLF to protect every day.  The campaign encourages consumers to share their personal legacy stories and what they look for in a WOLF to receive a free watch roll worth £75. Stories can be shared via the WOLF website and should be submitted before the end of January. 

In our latest episode of our Calibre Podcast, we present a conversation between Mark Toulson, Global Head of Watch Buying at the Watches of Switzerland Group and Jan Edöcs, CEO of DOXA.  They discuss many things, from DOXA's history and key moments, to iconic products and their favourite timepieces. 

In our latest episode of our Calibre Podcast, we present a conversation between Mark Toulson, our Head of Watch Buying, and Julien Tornare, CEO of Tissot. They discuss many things, from Julien’s time at the brand to the new timepieces from Zenith including the DEFY range and more.

In our latest episode of our Calibre Podcast, we present a conversation between Mark Toulson, our Head of Watch Buying and Sylvain Dolla, CEO of Tissot. They discuss many things, from Mr Dolla's history with the brand plus new products for the year, and more.

In our latest episode of our Calibre Podcast, we present a conversation between Mark Toulson, our Head of Watch Buying and Adrian Bosshard, CEO of RADO. They discuss many things, from Mr Bosshard's history with the brand plus new products for the year, including their iconic Captain Cook collection. 

In our latest episode of our Calibre Podcast, we present a conversation between Brian Duffy, our CEO, and Akio Naito, President of Grand Seiko. They discuss many things, from Mr Naito’s long-standing history in the watch world to the history of Grand Seiko, and specific pieces.

In our latest episode of our Calibre Podcast, our Head of Watch Buying, Mark Toulson, and our International Senior Buyer Faye Soteri discuss all the new pieces released at Geneva Watch Fair, Watches and Wonders. They talk through some of the unexpected moments of the fair, and the highlights and histories of some key new pieces. 

In our latest episode of our Calibre Podcast, our CEO Brian Duffy interviews Christoph Grainger-Herr, CEO of IWC Schaffhausen. They discuss the latest release from the brand, as well as what we can expect in 2021, from Watches & Wonders to new releases.

In our latest episode of our Calibre Podcast, our CEO Brian Duffy interviews Gavin Murphy, Managing Director of Breitling (UK). They discuss his career history and his role at the company, as well as some of the most exciting releases and technical developments from Breitling from last year, and upcoming for 2021.

In our latest episode of our Calibre Podcast, our CEO Brian Duffy interviews Andrea Nunziata, Brand Director of OMEGA and Managing Director of the Swatch Group (UK). They discuss his career history and his role at the company, as well as some of the most exciting releases and technical developments from OMEGA in 2020, and beyond.

In our latest episode of our Calibre Podcast, our International Watch Buyer, Faye Soteri, hosts a conversation between our Head of Watch Buying Mark Toulson, and watch aficionado, Bill Prince. 2020 has certainly been an unusual year for all and our guests talk through the differences and impact that the year has had on the watch industry. From virtual watch fairs, to brands becoming transactional online, there has been quick and impressive adaptations from the world of watches. They also highlight some of the new watch releases from this year, of which there has been many. 

Our latest episode of the Calibre Podcast is a conversation between Brian Duffy, CEO of the Watches Of Switzerland Group, and Rob Diver, Managing Director of the UK for TAG Heuer. They discuss the heritage of the brand, the legacy of the iconic pillars and how they've developed over the decades to maintain that legitimacy in a commercial market and hold the position of the number two watch brand in the UK today.