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Watches > Time Lords

Time Lords

 From Swiss brand CEOs to British watch designers, these are the people who make the global watch industry tick.

Wilhelm Schmid, CEO, A. Lange & Söhne:
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Wilhelm Schmid, CEO, A. Lange & Söhne

by Ben Winstanley

A. Lange & Söhne is among the most revered names in watchmaking. Ben Winstanley sits down with its CEO Wilhelm Schmid to discuss the brand’s new London boutique and the merits of steady growth

Gregory Kissling, CEO, Breguet
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Gregory Kissling, CEO, Breguet

by Laura McCreddie-Doak

The man behind the MoonSwatch has come to sprinkle his stardust at Breguet. Laura McCreddie-Doak meets the brand’s new CEO, Gregory Kissling, and discovers how he plans to introduce the maison to a new generation

Christian Selmoni, Heritage & Style Director, Vacheron Constantin
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Christian Selmoni, Style and Heritage Director, Vacheron Constantin

by Ben Winstanley

Christian Selmoni, Vacheron Constantin’s style and heritage director, has spent more than 30 years shining a spotlight on the maison’s storied history. He tells Ben Winstanley about plans for the brand’s 270th anniversary

Adrian Bosshard
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Adrian Bosshard, CEO, Rado

by Alan Seymour

In an era increasingly permeated by ceramic timepieces, Alan Seymour extols the virtues of the industry’s pioneer in this space, Rado. He meets up with Adrian Bosshard, CEO of Rado, to learn what’s next for the brand

Roger W Smith
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Roger W Smith, British independent watchmaker

by Josh Sims

Roger W Smith is one of the very few watchmakers to make his watches in their entirety. The only apprentice of the legendary George Daniels, Smith is now considered one of the best watchmakers in the world.

Henrik Rye, CEO, Micromilspec Watches
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Henrik Rye, CEO & co-founder, Micromilspec

by Mark Hedley

Henrik Rye felt he had more to offer than a career in finance. After creating 40 custom watches for different military units in just over five years, his instincts were clearly right. Mark Hedley meets the man behind Micromilspec

Marc Aellen, CEO of Certina
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Marc Aellen, CEO, Certina

by Ben Winstanley

Certina CEO Marc Aellen tells Ben Winstanley about his vision for the watch brand and his decision to enter into a partnership with padel tennis

Tissot CEO, Sylvain Dolla
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Sylvain Dolla, CEO, Tissot

by Ben Winstanley

Tissot’s CEO, Sylvain Dolla, sits down with Square Mile to talk about his journey with the watch brand. Having joined the watchmaker from Hamilton in 2020, he has helped Tissot to tremendous success, including the PRX collection. Dolla gives us his unique insight…

Akio Naito
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Akio Naito, President, Seiko Watch Corporation

by Ben Winstanley

Following decades of cult-like status among collectors, Grand Seiko officially became an independent brand in 2017. Ben Winstanley sits down with Akio Naito, President of Seiko Watch Corporation, to hear about its progress

Gordon Fraser, Marloe Watch Company
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Gordon Fraser, Cofounder, Marloe

Gordon Fraser started his career as a product designer before going on to co-found Marloe Watch Company. The brand was born from a passion for “doing things properly” – and has become a shining example of British watch design

Hamilton CEO Vivian Stauffer
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Vivian Stauffer, CEO, Hamilton

by Ben Winstanley

Hamilton CEO Vivian Stauffer has racked up two decades at the watchmaker. He’s seen the brand move from the US to Switzerland, from high street to online, and steal more Hollywood scenes than any other, says Ben Winstanley

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