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Scottish Watches Podcast #798 : Watch Crime Special – With The Metropolitan Police Flying Squad
Yesterday00:54:21Summary readyStaying safe as a watch collector is a conversation that never gets old, especially during the summer when more people are traveling, attending events, and wearing their favorite pieces out in public. In this watch crime safety special, we’re joined by the UK Metropolitan Police’s specialist watch crime unit to discuss the latest trends in luxury watch theft, organized retail attacks, distraction scams, super-clone watches, and the growing role of AI-driven fraud. Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2026/07/21/scottish-watches-podcast-798-watch-crime-special-with-the-metropolitan-police-flying-squad/ We cover practical advice on buying, selling, collecting, and traveling with watches, why criminals are changing their tactics, how recent police operations have reduced watch crime across London, and the simple steps every collector can take to protect themselves and their collection. Scottish Watches Podcast #251: Chatting With The Police – How To Avoid Getting Robbed On The Street, Defrauded and MoreScottish Watches Podcast #583: Watch Crime – How To Stay Safe With The Metropolitan Police Flying SquadScottish Watches Podcast #689: Watch Crime Special – Stay Safe This Summer With The Metropolitan Police Flying SquadWatch Crime Special – Stay Safe This Christmas With The Metropolitan Police Flying Squad Scottish Watches Podcast #790: Making Stolen Watches Too Hot To HandleRichemont launches Enquirus, a neutral, digital platform designed to help the global luxury industry address watch and jewellery theft worldwide. Enquirus eBay adds stolen watch database checks to luxury watch authentication service The Watch RegisterDaylight Robbery Hustles! | 30 Minute Compilation | The Real HustleReal Pickpocketing Compilation | The Real Hustle Watch Pickpocketing | The Real HustleHow Smoke Hid a £20,000 Watch Robbery? | The Real HustleRikki’s Rolex Daytona, which he sold on eBay.Machete-wielding robbers raid London Rolex shop Rolex store armed robbery suspects charged by MetMoser Streamliner. Here are the essential safety tips: Wear the right watch for the occasion—leave high-value pieces at home if you’re heading somewhere crowded or drinking. Stay aware of your surroundings and trust your instincts if something feels off. Don’t advertise your watch—cover it with a sleeve when possible and avoid unnecessary attention. Be careful after leaving a boutique—you could be followed after collecting a watch. Use your own bag instead of a branded shopping bag when picking up a purchase. Have someone with you or ask boutique security to escort you if you’re collecting an expensive watch. Don’t buy or sell watches with strangers—use reputable dealers and secure payment methods. Register your watches with services like Watch Register or Enquirus to improve recovery if they’re stolen. Be cautious on social media—avoid posting your location or expensive watches in real time. Ignore suspicious calls and scams, and don’t share personal information with unknown callers. Use common sense—the best security is planning ahead and not making yourself an easy target. MET police website: https://www.met.police...
SummaryScottish Watches Podcast #797 : Summer Smash Hits For The Wrist
6d ago00:48:53Summary readyClick here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2026/07/16/scottish-watches-podcast-797-summer-smash-hits-for-the-wrist/ The post Scottish Watches Podcast #797 : Summer Smash Hits For The Wrist appeared first on Scottish Watches.
SummaryScottish Watches Podcast #796 : Whats Really Happening In The Pre Owned Market
1w ago00:57:56Summary readyThe pre-owned watch market has changed dramatically over the past few years, moving from the speculative highs of the post-pandemic boom to a far more mature and opportunity-filled landscape. Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2026/07/14/scottish-watches-podcast-796-whats-really-happening-in-the-pre-owned-market/ In this episode, we sit down with Harry and Ben from WatchTrader & Co. to unpack what’s really happening behind the scenes of one of the UK’s busiest luxury watch retailers. From buying and selling more than 300 watches every month to running high-energy eBay Live auctions where watches starts at £1. They share an insider’s perspective on today’s secondary market. Along the way, we discuss where prices have settled across brands such as Rolex, Omega, Cartier, Tudor, and Panerai, and why some references remain incredibly strong. In contrast, others now represent exceptional value, and how collectors can navigate the market more intelligently than ever. The conversation also dives into celebrity clients, memorable buying stories, the evolution of online watch retail, and the realities of sourcing, authenticating, and selling luxury timepieces in today’s market. https://www.instagram.com/watchtrader/ Watch Trader & CoRolex Datejust Wimbledon 41 Jubilee.William Wood WatchesScottish Watches Podcast #694: Why I Left The Watch IndustryRolex Cosmograph-Daytona 116519ln.Rolex GMT Master 1675 Pepsi Bezel.Rolex 116523 Daytona.Rolex Zombie GMT-Master II 126713GRNR.Rolex Day-Date Everose Gold 228235.Mb&f MAD 1 Red Edition.eBay liveRolex Batman.Rolex Sky-Dweller Ref: 326934Rolex GMT-Master II Ref: 126720VTNRRolex Daytona Ref: 126509Rolex Submariner Date 116619LB.Rolex Sky-Dweller Ref: 336935Rolex Submariner Ref: 126610LNRolex Daytona Ref: 126500LNRolex Datejust Ref: 126334Rolex Datejust Ref: 126334<img title="" src="http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/wp4...
SummaryScottish Watches Podcast #795 : July New Watch Round Up
2w ago00:53:21Summary readyIn this episode of the Scottish Watches Podcast, we look at Studio Underd0g’s new Generation 2 02 Series and the D0ghouse, its new British headquarters and assembly facility, and how they reflect the brand’s growing investment in UK watchmaking. Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2026/07/09/scottish-watches-podcast-795-july-new-watch-round-up/ Beyond Studio Underd0g, the episode covers Straum’s new Jan Mayen Frozen Metal Titanium with its frosted galvanic dial and first integrated Grade 5 titanium bracelet, Anoma’s hand-chiselled A1 Prehistoric inspired by prehistoric stone tools, Parmigiani Fleurier’s vibrant Tonda PF Sport Chronograph Ultra-Cermet in Mineral Blue, and Amida’s latest Digitrend OS II Black, which adds a luminous jumping-hour display to its retro-futuristic driver’s watch design. We welcome the existence of Seiko’s extraordinary one-off Cosmic Watch, created for baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani, which can track time for over 1 million hours. In other headlines, François-Henry Bennahmias’ newly announced luxury venture N3W5 and its ambitious collaborative approach to high-end watchmaking, and the story behind gifted Rolex watches being returned by the Mexican national football team following FIFA scrutiny, since FIFA is so well known for its ethics. Studio Underdog The D0ghouseStudio Underdog 02SERIES Gen 2Scottish Watches Podcast #623: Chatting With Rich from Studio Underd0g About Tomorrow’s NewsStraum Frozen Metal TitaniumJan Mayen Titanium Alpine GlowFratello × Straum Jan Mayen Titanium Limited EditionMoser Streamliner Tourbillon Concept Ceramic.Mexico squad return luxury watches by influencerAnoma A1 Prehistoric Rikki is borrowing the Fears Brunswick 40 ‘Helmsman’ ESDave has his oris Full Steel Hölstein Edition 2022Parmigiani Tonda pf SPORT CHRONOGRAPH ULTRA-CERMETDigitrend Nasa Tribute<span cl...
SummaryScottish Watches Podcast #794 : Awake Watches – The Dial Maestros Uncovered
2w ago00:50:25Summary readyAwake are the most vivid watch brand around, and the story doesn’t stop at their dials! From the Panerai that first sparked his obsession with horology to building a company that’s redefining handcrafted dial making, Lilian shares the story behind Awake’s remarkable rise. Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2026/07/06/scottish-watches-podcast-794-awake-watches-the-dial-maestros-uncovered/ We explore the centuries-old Vietnamese Son Mài lacquer technique that has become the brand’s signature, how traditional artisans have adapted their craft to create extraordinary watch dials, and the strong desire to preserve this craft. We start with the brand’s latest Royal Blue gold leaf release, then the difficulties of hand-guilloché and transparent lacquer, the evolution of its design language, and why its watches have captured the attention of collectors whose collections already include the likes of Patek Philippe, Voutilainen, Philippe Dufour and Audemars Piguet. If you enjoy independent watchmaking, exceptional value at an accessible price point, artisanal craftsmanship, dial artistry and the stories behind the people pushing modern horology forward, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Awake Concept Mission to Earth.TAG Heuer Monaco.Zenith El Primero.Audemars Piguet Royal Oak.Patek Philippe Nautilus.A. Lange & Söhne 403.031 Dufourgraph.Patek Philippe World Time.Breguet Classique Tourbillon.Patent granted on the 26th of June 1801. Breguet Reference 3357 introduced in 1988. Scottish Watches Podcast #793: A Whirlwind of New Watches for JulyScottish Watches Podcast #790: Making Stolen Watches Too Hot To HandleSon Mài – Frosted Leaf « Royal Blue »Lilian is wearing Son Mài – Guilloché Main « Alba »Son Mài – Guilloché MainSon Mài – Guilloché MainTHE ART OF LACQUERWORKRikki is wearing his Tudor Blackshield Fastrider Ceramic. The Awake TeamWhere light becomes a language<img title=""...
SummaryScottish Watches Podcast #793 : A Whirlwind of New Watches for July
3w ago00:53:15Summary readyThis week on Scottish Watches, we get swept up in a whirlwind with the celebration of Tourbillon Day, marking 225 years since Abraham-Louis Breguet patented one of watchmaking’s most iconic inventions. Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2026/07/02/scottish-watches-podcast-793-a-whirlwind-of-new-watches-for-july/ We explore Breguet’s latest anniversary pieces, discuss the mechanical theatre of the complication, and go behind the scenes of Taming the Whirlwind, a new documentary that tells the story of bringing an affordable tourbillon to life. The conversation then shifts from haute horlogerie to artisanal craftsmanship with a closer look at Awake’s stunning Son Mài Frosted Leaf Royal Blue, where centuries-old Vietnamese lacquer techniques meet genuine gold leaf to create a standout dial. Throw in Jaeger-LeCoultre’s latest Polaris, an inventive wandering-hours from Canuck Timepieces × AndoAndoAndo, Samsung finding itself in hot water over copied watch faces, stories from eBay Live plus a ton more and you’re set for this week of watches! Abraham-Louis Breguet.Patent granted on the 26th of June 1801.Breguet Reference 3357 introduced in 1988. Breguet Classique Tourbillon 7357 Breguet Classique Tourbillon Sidéral 7255Breguet Tradition Tourbillon 7047Breguet Marine Tourbillon Équation Marchante 5887Chasing Microns – An Horage StoryTaming the Whirlwind – An Horage Story about the Tourbillon that should not exist | Full DocumentaryAwake Son Mài – Frosted Leaf « Royal Blue »Awake Concept Mission To Earth.Geneva Watch DaysSwatch Group seeks $170 million from Samsung for ripping off Omega and Tissot designs for smartwatch dialsRikki is wearing his Horage Tourbillon 1.Horage Tourbillon 3Scottish Watches Podcast #226 : How To Become A Watchmaker and Design Movements With MarcellaScottish Watches Podcast #784: Formex Have Rewritten The Rules – Again!<img title="" src="http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/wp49/wp-c...
SummaryScottish Watches Podcast #792 : No Scottish Watches – No Party
3w ago00:54:29Summary readyRikki is joined by Barbara Palumbo for one of those wide-ranging conversations that somehow cover everything from World Cup football fever in America to the latest watch news. Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2026/06/29/scottish-watches-podcast-792-no-scottish-watches-no-party/ Barbara shares her experiences from Las Vegas, where the Couture x Time To Watches and JCK shows signaled a renewed push for watches in the US retail market, before diving into the standout pieces that caught her attention recently, from inventive microbrands and affordable jump-hour watches to the creative work of Dan Tannenbaum and the latest releases from Nubeo, Out of Order, and more. We discuss the future of the new Basel show that will focus on jewelry watches, as Barbara’s other expertise is jewelry and cover whats been happening since her last visit after this year’s Watches and Wonders show. Scotland vs Brazil Extended Highlights 2026 FIFA World CupTime To Watches Las VegasJCK Luxury showvScottish Watches Podcast #587: WatchPartsMotorcycles, Rush and The James Bond RolexBarbara is wearing her 2 new creations from @watchpartsmotorcycles Dan’s surprise Nessie.jpgt to Rikki.Rikki is wearing the new Nubeo ULYSSES AUTOMATIC LIMITED EDITIONOut Of Order FORMA VENTI | AURUM NOIRSartory Billard Barbara 53.Rikki’s mug.Partying with the Scots. Duke of Wellington, Glasgow cone.Cones in Bonston.<img title="" src="http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/wp49/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/scot...
SummaryScottish Watches Podcast #791 : Getting Freaky With Your X
4w ago00:57:11Summary readyTo take our minds off how Scotland is doing in the World Cup, we have a slate of new world-class watch releases. UN unveils a big upgrade to the Freak X line. New bracelet, new movement which expands the technologies they’re already famous for, and better proportions. As much as Nicholas is an icon of elegance, the range of adventure/field watches from Fears is expanding after the striking success of its predecessors, as the Fears Brunswick 40 ‘Helmsman’ ES. Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2026/06/25/scottish-watches-podcast-791-getting-freaky-with-your-x/ Coinciding with the sun’s blazing heat across Europe are the new Citizen 1 Eco-Drive and Attesa, which celebrate 50 years of Eco-Drive in two distinct styles. We’re still hopeful that Scotland can make a comeback, and Basel is hoping to bring back a big trade show to the city that once hosted the world’s biggest watch show for a long time, though this new event will cater mostly to jewelry brands, so we discuss the probabilities of this being a success. Scotland vs Morocco Extended Highlights 2026 FIFA World CupUruguay vs Cape Verde Extended Highlights 2026 FIFA World CupUlysse Nardin Freak X Blue Ulysse Freak 2001.Ulysse Nardin Super Freak Rikki’s Ulysse Nardin Freak X Magma UR-FREAK Fears Brunswick 40 ‘Helmsman’ ESFears Redcliff 39.5 ‘ES’Fears Brunswick 40 ‘Odyssey Edition’Rikki’s Fears Redcliff 39.5 Burlingame Edition ‘Confetti’Dave’s 1 of 2 Fears Brunswick.New Watches for June – The Weekly Watch ShowBasilia Jewellery & Watch FairScottish Watches Podcast #790: Making Stolen Watches Too Hot To HandleRichemont launches Enquirus, a neutral, digital platform designed to help the global luxury industry address watch and jewellery theft worldwide Moser Pioneer Centre Seconds Sun Berry<img title="" src="http://www.scottishwatche...
SummaryScottish Watches Podcast #790 : Making Stolen Watches Too Hot To Handle
Jun 2200:48:13Summary readyIn this episode of Scottish Watches, Rikki is joined by returning guest Keith from eBay and first-time guest Sarah Dixon from Enquirus to explore one of the most significant developments in watch collecting and security in recent years including a completely FREE service provided by Richemont but covering ALL watch brands and in collaboration with multiple police forces across the UK and Europe. Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2026/06/22/scottish-watches-podcast-790-making-stolen-watches-too-hot-to-handle/ The conversation dives deep into the launch of eBay’s integration with Enquirus, the world’s largest lost-and-stolen luxury watch database. Sarah explains how a project that began within Richemont has evolved into an industry-wide initiative involving over 200 watch brands, police forces in more than 30 countries, Interpol, insurers, and major secondary-market platforms. They already have real-world recovery stories, how stolen watches are tracked across international borders, the role AI plays in identifying serial numbers and protecting collectors, and why this free service could fundamentally change the way enthusiasts buy and sell watches. The episode also covers the latest developments from eBay, including authenticity guarantees, the explosive growth of eBay Live watch sales, trading card authentication, and the effect of the AP x Swatch collaboration. Richemont launches Enquirus, a neutral, digital platform designed to help the global luxury industry address watch and jewellery theft worldwide. Enquirus eBay adds stolen watch database checks to luxury watch authentication serviceKeith is wearing his Breitling Top Time B01 TriumphSarah is wearing her Panerai Luminor 38mm.History of PaneraiPanerai Luminor 31 Giorni Luminor PAM017xx Rikki is wearing his Seven Friday P1C/04 – “CAIPI”Rikki’s one-of-one Moser Streamliner Saltire dial.Scottish Watches Podcast #733: Our Christmas Collecting Cracker – Buying and Selling Watches SafelyeBay Launches Authenticity Guarantee for Trading Cards in the UKRikki’s Rolex Daytona, which he sold on eBay to buy a house.Moonswatch.Blancpain x Swatch Scuba Fifty Fathoms.Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop.Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon YOON & VERBAL Scottish Watches Podcast #784: Formex Have Rewritten The Rules – Again!H. Moser x Studio Underd0g Passi0nfruit. eBay Live UK https://www.ebay.co.uk/ebaylive/channels/X45pku2s5j1iGIHQ US https://www.ebay.com/ebaylive/channels/5quuEnjO3axyz46U eBay Authenticity Guarantee UK: https://pages.ebay.co.uk/authenticity-guarantee-watches/#faq US: https://www.ebay.com/authenticity-guarantee/watches Join us on eBay at 6:30 pm (UK summer time) on Wednesday the 24th of June with https://www.watchtrader.co.uk/ Join the auction: https://www.ebay.co.uk/ebaylive/events/wvnnRa1iln8EQEC5<img title="" src="http://www.scottishwatches....
SummaryScottish Watches Podcast #789 : The MB&F Robotic Future, The 8 Bit Ace Past and Much More
Jun 1800:56:07Summary readyRikki and Dave begin with the Arnold & Son x The Limited Edition HM London Skyline, a 20-piece celebration of London that combines a hand-crafted mother-of-pearl cityscape with hidden luminescent modern landmarks and Arnold & Son’s ultra-thin, manually wound calibre. They then move to Spinnaker’s latest SpongeBob SquarePants DoodleBob collection, a trio of affordable mechanical watches packed with playful dial details, character artwork, and limited-edition surprises. Christopher Ward’s new C60 Pool Diver, created with seconde/seconde/, brings a humorous take on holiday culture through a reimagined dive watch dial, while a deep technical discussion on Ronda’s new R01 mechanical movement explores its silicon escapement, free-sprung balance, chronometer-grade performance, and potential impact on the Swiss movement market. The episode also examines Timex’s ambitious Atelier Automatic Chronograph and whether its specifications justify its move into a higher price bracket before finishing with one of the year’s most extraordinary creations, the MB&F HM12 The Guardian, a towering robot sculpture and horological machine featuring rotating eye displays, a flying tourbillon, and an intricate system of movable armour plates. Alongside the watches, we share stories from recent watch events and upcoming eBay live auctions Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/category/podcast/ Haiti vs Scotland Highlights 2026 FIFA World Cup Pietro’s London Arnold and Son x The Limited Edition HM London Skyline Dave’s Arnold and Son Perpetual Moon Blue Steel. Spinnaker x SpongeBob SquarePants DoodleBob<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-63197" src="http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/wp49/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image52.png" alt="" width="2000" height="2000" srcset="http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/wp49/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image52.png 2000w, http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/wp49/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image52-150x150.png 150w, http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/wp49/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image52-300x300.png 300w, http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/wp49/wp-content/u...
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