TGN is back from Thanksgiving break, and James is pretending he isn’t still jet-lagged from a week in Dubai. For this extra special and very watch-related episode, the TGN boys are joined by Rhonda Riche, the Editor at Large for Watchonista, and TGN-alum and watchmaker Jason Gallop to talk about a story Rhonda recently published about the impending crisis in watchmaking that stems from a lack of new watchmakers. With more than 4000 extra watchmakers needed to support the Swiss industry alone by 2026, Rhonda and Jason dip into the nitty-gritty of watchmaking as a profession, the duality of sales vs. support, and a whole lot more.
Another great episode. Regarding the Top Gear discussion at the end, the reason it has been cancelled (although apparently only “for the foreseeable future“) is due to a serious injury to Andrew Flintoff during filming last year.
Another great episode. Regarding the Top Gear discussion at the end, the reason it has been cancelled (although apparently only “for the foreseeable future“) is due to a serious injury to Andrew Flintoff during filming last year.
Compelling topic. I wish your guest went beyond generalities to provide her data on the shortfall in watchmakers, but kudos for raising the subject.
Jason, James, any chance you will come to Toronto for a book signing & TGN get together?