This week – for the last episode before TGN’s two-week summer break – we have the final installment of our Windup Chicago chats and we saved a great guest for last: Oris North America’s CEO, VJ Geronimo. He’s been helping to shape Oris’ strategy for more than a decade and we chat with VJ about how the watch industry has changed, the value of shows (both big and small), Oris’ many special projects, and the brand’s continued focus on sustainability.
Enjoy the summer break, gents. Looking forward to seeing the 'adventure flag' photos on instagram. I'm about to go away and can't wait to snap a few shots of it, even on my pretty pedestrian micro-adventure.
Great episode with a great guest. I enjoyed the dream desk setup video a lot and 13 lives is well worth the watch as far as I am concerned, I would also recommend the book by Rick Stanton “Aquanaut” he tells it as it happened mixed with his background in cave exploration.
Great episode as always, gents. I've had the pleasure of meeting VJ at WindUp as well as meetups with local watch groups. I'll just say that I think the watch industry would be a better place if we had more CEOs like VJ.
I've always liked Oris and I've owned a few pieces over the year. The caliber 400 really has really had my attention as of late. Great accuracy, amazing power reserve and an outstanding warranty. What's not to like? I almost pulled the trigger on the Hodinkee LE but I couldn't get over the countdown bezel...I think it's a visual thing. Anyway, I hope to see Oris release more Diver 65 models in 38mm with the caliber 400.
Glad you got to catch Fleet Foxes, James. It's interesting that you mention the listening experience, I caught them in Minneapolis at an outdoor venue and thought it was the best sounding concert I have been to. Maybe it was the sheen of going to concerts again, and maybe it's just Fleet Foxes...
Great episode guys. Thanks for including The Rescue in the end notes. It is easily the best movie of the decade for me.
That Oris Airstream, wow.
Enjoy the summer break, gents. Looking forward to seeing the 'adventure flag' photos on instagram. I'm about to go away and can't wait to snap a few shots of it, even on my pretty pedestrian micro-adventure.
Hope to see TGN NATOS and tin cups to be available on the TGN merch in the future. Ooh maybe a boonie hat!
Great episode with a great guest. I enjoyed the dream desk setup video a lot and 13 lives is well worth the watch as far as I am concerned, I would also recommend the book by Rick Stanton “Aquanaut” he tells it as it happened mixed with his background in cave exploration.
Great episode as always, gents. I've had the pleasure of meeting VJ at WindUp as well as meetups with local watch groups. I'll just say that I think the watch industry would be a better place if we had more CEOs like VJ.
I've always liked Oris and I've owned a few pieces over the year. The caliber 400 really has really had my attention as of late. Great accuracy, amazing power reserve and an outstanding warranty. What's not to like? I almost pulled the trigger on the Hodinkee LE but I couldn't get over the countdown bezel...I think it's a visual thing. Anyway, I hope to see Oris release more Diver 65 models in 38mm with the caliber 400.
Glad you got to catch Fleet Foxes, James. It's interesting that you mention the listening experience, I caught them in Minneapolis at an outdoor venue and thought it was the best sounding concert I have been to. Maybe it was the sheen of going to concerts again, and maybe it's just Fleet Foxes...
Amazing shoutout to Massey Hall. One of the greatest venues in the world.