Time is precious, so let’s make it count! In our podcast Partners In Time presented by IWC we are meeting inspiring people like our customers, watch enthusiasts and friends of the brand from all over the world. People who stepped out of their comfort zone and challenged themselves. They all have something in common and have a clear vision – a dream. Christoph Grainger-Herr, CEO of IWC Schaffhausen is going to talk to various personalities from top-ranking athletes, outstanding architects to content creators, only to find out how they are capable of achieving their goals and fulfilling their visions. We are going to meet people who are responsible for the creation of new icons to discover the secret behind the beauty of IWC is. Moreover, representatives of IWC will be heard, allowing us to understand the secret of the brand, its heritage and its watches. The story from IWC started over 150 years ago and is still being written today. Partners in Time - every Friday. Find us wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure to subscribe to the podcast and to not miss an upcoming episode.
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Delve deep into both the emotional and the technical worlds of color with Head of Global Key Accounts at Pantone, Carola Seybold, in conversation with IWC CEO Chris Grainger-Herr. Recorded in Schaffhausen following the reveal of the new Colors of TOP GUN collection of colored ceramic watches, this episode of Partners in Time offers insights into the unique collaboration between IWC and Pantone, and the brands’ shared desire to create products that touch the emotions. Discover how trends emerge, how recent developments including the metaverse and sustainability can be expressed through a color palette, and, ultimately, why color is so important in our world.
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For Tom Brady, preparation is key. In this episode of Partners In Time, the 7-time Super Bowl champion and 5-time Super Bowl MVP shares his keys to success, what the sport of football means to him and how he deals with the pressure that stems from constant, high expectations. IWC CEO Chris Grainger-Herr and Brady discuss the 2021 NFL season, the connection between military strategies and football as well as how Brady’s enthusiasm for IWC watches originated. If you want to know what the hardest thing about being a NFL player is, make sure to tune in to this episode.
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In this episode of Partners In Time, multiple Academy Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer talks to host and IWC CEO Chris Grainger-Herr. With an incredible body of work including the iconic scores for Dune, No Time to Die, Gladiator, The Dark Knight trilogy, Inception and Dunkirk and well over 200 other films, Hans Zimmer is a living legend who pours his heart and soul into the creative process. His most recent work is an exclusive composition for IWC inspired by the colors of our TOP GUN line. Speaking from Paris, Zimmer shares his thoughts on the parallels between musical instruments and mechanical watches, as he talks about the continuing relevance of the orchestra, and the importance of art and aesthetics in our shared culture. Don't forget to check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwcjournal/ // https://www.instagram.com/iwcwatches/
In this episode of Partners In Time, our host Paul Ripke welcomes IWC CEO Chris Grainger-Herr together with Christian Knoop, the Chief Design Officer of the brand to chat about the watches recently released at the Watches and Wonders fair in Geneva.
Starting with the importance of innovative materials at IWC Schaffhausen, they continue to point out the special properties of the TOP GUN collection within the entire lineup of Pilot’s Watches. They conclude by explaining where the names and the colors of the watches come from, and how they are connected to aviation.
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In this episode of Partners In Time, F1 pilot George Russell joins our host Paul Ripke.
Russell started karting at an early age, gained experience in many different racing classes, and now he looks forward to start alongside Lewis Hamilton as an official pilot for the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team in the upcoming season.
Consequently, he became part of our IWC family and shows up with his all black Pilot’s Watch Double Chronograph TOP GUN Ceratanium® on the wrist to talk about the current state of his career as well as goals for the future. Make sure to listen to this episode if you want to know which challenges Russell had to face, how he gets ready for a race, and which has been his favorite car so far.
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In this episode of Partners in Time, entrepreneur Brandon Bryant joins our host, Paul Ripke. After graduating from Ohio State University in economics Bryant worked in investment banking for the Bank of America for three years. He quit with a mission in mind: to make entrepreneurship more diverse. Together with friends and colleagues he acquired capital and founded Harlem Capital Partners to invest mainly in start-ups founded by women or people of color. Make sure to listen to this episode if you want to learn more about how they discover new companies to invest in, his feelings when he was featured on the Forbes 30 under 30 list, and what his worst investment ever was.
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True to the motto "Sport has the power to change the world", Nelson Mandela established the Laureus foundation in 2000 to support children and teenagers to find their way into a self-determined life. In today’s episode Partners In Time host and IWC CEO Chris Grainger-Herr talks to two outstanding Paralympic athletes and Laureus ambassadors, German skier Anna Schaffelhuber and South African swimmer Natalie du Toit. Both convey us a deep understanding why sports had such a huge impact on their lives and which projects they support to make a change in society when it comes to tolerance and inclusion especially for people with disabilities. If you want learn more about Laureus and the partnership with IWC make sure to listen to this episode.
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Immerse yourself in Californian subcultures with the founder of Period Correct, Bryan Calvero, in this illuminating episode of Partners in Time. Having built a successful brand out of his personal passion for car culture, Bryan tells IWC CEO Chris Grainger-Herr how the desire to be different has defined him since childhood. Following the opening of Period Correct’s new flagship space in sun-soaked Los Angeles, Bryan and Chris discuss their shared appreciation for form, mechanics, and engineering, and share the stories of their first watches and first cars, as well as more recent adventures on two wheels. Listen to this episode of Partners In Time to find out how a model car unexpectedly brought the pair together some years earlier, and why Bryan believes life is as much about enjoying the journey as it is about reaching the next level. Remember to follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwcwatches/
Discover a special episode of Partners in Time: a conversation between Paul Ripke and Elva Kueng, coordinator of Client Experience at IWC. Born and raised in a city of two million people in China, Elva now lives in a tiny Swiss village, and dedicates her days to sharing the world of IWC with watch aficionados from around the world. Elva’s role involves leading tours of the IWC Manufakturzentrum and IWC Museum, both virtually and in person. A discerning watch lover who wears a Portofino Chronograph, Elva shares with Paul how she built up her knowledge of luxury timepieces from scratch after joining the company, and how her passion both for Schaffhausen and for IWC watches inspires her every day. Tune in to this episode of Partners In Time to gain unique insights into our state-of-the-art manufacturing center, where precious raw materials are crafted into luxury watches. Remember to follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwcwatches/
Partners in Time returns with American-Chinese freeskier Eileen Gu, winner of multiple world titles at just 18 years old. A self-confessed adrenalin addict who started ski school at the age of three, Eileen tells IWC CEO Chris Grainger-Herr how her competitive spirit was nurtured during childhood, and reveals how her mindset of “I want to do it because it’s hard” has brought her to the pinnacle of her sport at a young age. Eileen’s optimistic attitude to life and all its adventures is palpable, as she shares her strategies to avoid overthinking in the heat of competition, and explains how her fascination with the concept of time makes her relationship with IWC extra special. Tune in to this illuminating episode of Partners In Time to learn more about the high-stakes sport of freeskiing from one of its biggest stars, as she sets her sights on the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Remember to follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwcwatches/ #PartnersInTime #IWCONAIR @IWCWatches
Abraxas Higgins knew in his heart that finance wasn’t for him. Unable to find meaning in his daily work, he dove headfirst into a new and more creative direction – and has never looked back. Now an in-demand thought leader, social audio strategist and self-described agent for change, not to mention Europe’s most-followed influencer on Clubhouse, Abraxas is determined to help others find their passion and let go of jobs that no longer serve them. In this wide-ranging conversation with host Paul Ripke, Abraxas shares advice on how to find a career that aligns with your interests, how to think differently and embrace change, and how to handle the inevitable euphoria and dread of quitting your job. Tune in to this inspiring episode of Partners In Time to enjoy a preview of an upcoming takeover of our podcast on Clubhouse, where Abraxas will host the mini-series Creator’s Time for six weeks while we take a short end-of-year break.
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More than half a year after the launch of “Partners In Time” the two hosts Paul Ripke and Chris Grainger-Herr sit together to catch-up on the past six month. The IWC CEO and the entertainer are looking back not only on their own performance but also reviewing the different changes in the past six months. They touch base on shifts in the industry and shopping behaviors during Covid -19. As well Paul does not miss the opportunity to talk to Grainger-Herr about the Goodwood event that finally returned in its full glory. Grainger-Herr says he particularly loved to see people enjoying themselves again and shares his experience driving together with a member of the IWC racing family, Laura Kraihamer. The biggest question the storyteller Ripke is trying to find out, is what the upcoming plans of IWC CEO are. Tune in to this reflective episode and find out if Paul Ripke will continue as one of the hosts for the podcast series Partners In Time.
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Before he started at IWC Schaffhausen, Lorenz worked in the medical device industry: artificial knees and hips were his specialty. But he could never forget the IWC watches he saw in the windows of jewellery stores on his daily commute along Zurich’s Bahnhofstrasse. Years later, a position in IWC’s research and innovation department opened up. The rest is history. As head of research and innovation, Dr. Lorenz Brunner is the mastermind behind the development of IWC’s groundbreaking and innovative material Ceratanium®, as well as the IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Shock Absorber XPL. In this podcast, Paul Ripke finds out which mountains Lorenz has already climbed, which instrument he loves to play, and what advice from his PhD supervisor Lorenz still acts on.
Tune in to this episode of Partners In Time and learn more about what happens inside IWC’s Research and Innovation Department.
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James Marsden never had a grand plan. In fact, when the young actor packed his bags and left Oklahoma for Los Angeles almost 30 years ago, he was following what he calls “the blind confidence of youth” rather than a predetermined career path. In this in-depth conversation with IWC CEO Chris Grainger-Herr, Marsden reflects on the diversity of his resulting body of work, why shared experiences are so important to artists, and how the creative energy of L.A. fuels him every day. The pair also discuss Marsden’s portrayal of IWC founder F.A. Jones – a performance that Grainger-Herr says “still gives me goosebumps” – and why dreaming bigger than you ever thought possible is the key to bringing a vision to life.
Tune in to this episode of Partners In Time and hear two friends discuss the value of determination, courage, and a visionary spirit when building a legacy. Remember to follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwcwatches
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In a military career spanning over twenty-five years, now-retired Captain of the U.S. Navy and member of the IWC family, Jim DiMatteo, has amassed over 5’000 hours in 5 different fighter aircraft. In this episode of Partners in Time, host Chris Grainger-Herr grills DiMatteo with interesting questions about the training a Pilot in the Navy Fighter Weapons School must go through. They discuss how a spot landing on a (constantly moving) aircraft carrier fuels the competitive mindset of naval aviators, and how bars are an integral part in forging friendships in the Navy. Tune into this episode to receive an in-depth insight into the life of a TOPGUN pilot and discover the current favorite watch of Jim DiMatteo: The Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Top Gun Edition “SFTI” IW389104
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Meet Misan Harriman he is a photographer, creative director, activist, and cultural commentator. Harriman first picked up his camera at the age 40 and built a career in only three years - now being in high demand for celebrity and documentary portraits. In this episode of Partners in Time, host Chris Grainger-Herr talks to Misan about political changes in society and how photography helped the photographer to process unjustness by capturing solidarity and the best in people. The IWC CEO and Misan exchange opinions on racing driver Lewis Hamilton, who the photographer captured for the IWC Big Pilot campaign launched in April. Misan mentions his high appreciation for Hamilton, not per se for his sporting achievements but rather for his accomplishments on the sides of the track.
Tune into the great story of Misan Harriman and get additional insights what the self-thought photographer has to say about NFTs and the great opportunity this digital technology brings to both collectors and artist,
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This episode of Partners in Time features a truly digital person and a pioneer in his field. Dominic Weir chief digital officer at IWC was born, raised, and educated in central London and will talk to podcast host Paul Ripke about his unique career path. Weir talks about how he developed the fascination for building things in his early years and about his studies in product design at the renowned art university, Central Saint Martins. As well he discloses, that his first job was in the music industry where he created graphic arts, like 3Ds for dance music videos. Then entering the luxury industry at Richemont, Weir transitioned to a truly digital person, building some of the first luxury e-commerce businesses. Lastly Ripke and Weir exchange views on digitalization in the more traditional and analog world of luxury watches and talk about the future of shopping and how AI can help us to reach the desired product. Tune into this episode if you truly want to be inspired and if you don’t want to miss out on a specialist taking on social media channels like like TikTok, Tmall or SnapChat.
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Brooklyn based architect Hani Rashid is an educator as well as mentor and aesthetic style guide of this week’s podcast host Chris Grainger-Herr. The co-founder of the architecture firm, Asymptote, is best known for unique designs and buildings such as the Yas Hotel in Abu Dhabi. Rashid and Grainger-Herr talk about designing buildings, city planning and the impact designs can have on the wellbeing of humans. Particularly Rashid is striving to positively influence people by finding intelligent solutions for stressful situations in example like hospitals. As well the architect reveals how to cope with time pressure and how to use tight timings and human errors to fuel creativity and ultimately create something beautiful . Tune into this episode of Partners In Time and learn more about creating interesting objects and spaces.
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Are you currently planning your summer holidays? After listening to this podcast there will be only one thing you want to do. Surfing! For Hayden Cox his career started as well in his summer holiday when he built his own surfboard after breaking his first one. In the meantime, 15 sets of hands are involved in the process of building his surfboards. The entrepreneur talks to host Chris Grainger-Herr about his way to success and how he has grown his brand Haydenshapes. Not only is Cox putting emphasis on providing a great surfing experience, but he is as well investing time and energy into producing responsibly by reducing waste, reusing materials and educating the industry. But what makes his surfboards truly unique is the design. He says through material innovation he was able to create a surfboard with an aesthetic that stands out from the surfing norm. If you want to know more about how the wonderful surfboards of Haydenshapes come to life, tune into this episode of Partners In Time.
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It’s a people business – in this episode of Partners in Time, René Behr the Director of HR at IWC talks to Paul Ripke about his unconventional path and his role at IWC. Taking care for about 1300 people all around the world, Behr knows what he is looking for in a CV. He prefers them when they are unconventional and have an interesting angle. Much like his own, starting his career as an aerobics instructor or as the one of host Paul Ripke, a photographer that started in taxes. The HR director shares his insights on current topics related to human resources. He shares how Covid-19 has disrupted the way we work and how IWC is responding to the new circumstances. He explains to Ripke and the listeners how a hybrid office works and shares the efforts of IWC to build an inclusive and diverse workspace.
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In this episode of Partners in Time host Chris Grainger-Herr welcomes Matt Pearson. The Australian entrepreneur founded Alauda a manufacturer for performance electric flying car and with it the first electric flying car racing series Airspeeder. Matt talks about his crazy dreams as a kid of putting people into space and how he was able to come this dream one step closer. He shares how to stay on top of innovations and being one step ahead. He makes sure that the flying cars are not only an innovative product itself but are undergoing a technical and design evolution. Pearson revels his love for simplicity and beauty and that his love for mechanical watches stems from his grandfather – a man of great style. Be sure to listen to this episode to learn more about the Formula 1 of the future. Don't forget to check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwcwatches/
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IWC’s new Friend of the Brand and member of the #iwcracing family Laura Kraihamer talks to host Chris Grainger. The two talk about their drawing skills and geek out about cars and racing. The racing driver unveils the perks of racing and how she got where she is today. Entering the racing world through karting at 12 years old Kraihamer was not sure where her career will take her and after a six-year break and studying law she got back into the driving seat at the age of 22. She says she feels privileged to have been able to turn her passion into a living. Already as a child she spent her Sundays watching Formula One with her family and her enthusiasm for cars and pure racing is impossible to be denied. If you want to find out more about IWC and the people behind the brand, check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwcwatches/ #PartersInTime #IWCONAIR @IWCWatches @ChrisGraingerHerr
This episode of “Partners in Time” features a dose of female power. CMO and chair of the Sustainability Committee at IWC Schaffhausen, Franziska Gsell is welcomed by host Paul Ripke and discusses sustainability, her career in a male driven industry, and her recipe for success. She always showed a strong interest in people; staying curious and trying to understand others has brought her where she is today. But it seems the businesswomen was always meant to end up at IWC. Born in Schaffhausen, she has always had a strong connection to the brand and chance has decreed that Gsell performed as a 4-year-old ballerina on the same stage where she welcomed her IWC team years later as CMO.
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In only two days, Valtteri Bottas will compete with Mercedes in the Monaco Grand Prix. Our host Paul Ripke had the chance to welcome the formula one driver as a guest for the latest episode of Partners in Time. The two go way back to when Paul was team photographer and talk about their shared love for Finnish sauna and cycling. In addition, Bottas shares the trigger that made him become a racing driver. Initially, he fell in love with the speed but what is even more addictive and kept him in the game was the competition. The drivers says, the recipe for his success is to keep the stress level low and keep concentrated. Finally, don’t miss out on exclusive travel tips from Valtteri in his homeland Finland.
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If you want to be inspired this is the episode of “Partners in Time” you cannot miss. This time our host Paul Ripke talks to a known name for watch lovers, Justin Hast. He is a watch photographer, a writer, the face of IWC Heritage series and a digital marketing specialist to just mention some of his occupations. In this episode Justin reveals what a style council for Mr. Porter does and talks about the new IWC Pilot’s Chronograph for the 10th anniversary of Mr. Porter. Taking on his first mission as a style council in this podcast, he shares with our host his style ideas for a new watch strap. Tune in and maybe you even pick up some traveling tips from one of the two partners in time.
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From blog to media empire - in this episode of Partners In Time Chris Grainger-Herr welcomes founder David Fischer and unveils the success story of the lifestyle platform Highsnobiety. He reveals how changing trends in society and the rise of social media have helped him build his business. In this podcast, David & Chris dive into the world of man’s fashion, streetwear and of course sneaker culture. Having grown up very close to each other, they discovered that they were both regulars at the same Foot Loocker in Frankfurt (Hauptwache). Be sure to listen to this episode to get valuable tips from David Fischer and IWC CEO Chris Grainger-Herr on how to blend in at dinner parties when surrounded by bankers. Don't forget to check us out on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwcwatches/
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Aurel Bacs, known as a passionate walking encyclopedia, is an absolute pioneer in the watch industry. He turned his passion into his profession and runs the watches department of Phillips auction house. He mentions that collecting watches is not just about buying a watch, but that there is community behind it that exchanges, helps and talks to each other. In this episode of Partners In Time, Chris Grainger-Herr and Aurel Bacs talk about the watch market, the value of watches and especially about the correlation between passion and money. And if you want to know why Aurel Bacs felt like James Bond, be sure to listen to the Partners in Time episode.
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It's not just about designing watches, but also about the story behind them. In this episode, Paul Ripke talks to Christian Knoop, Creative Director at IWC Schaffhausen. Even as a child, Knoop noticed that he had a special passion for design. For 13 years, he has been designing watches and building stories around them. Through storytelling, he is able to build an aesthetic universe around the launch of a new collection. To maintain the origin of iconic collections, traditional values and established designs are combined with new trends, such as innovative material or color codes. But when doing so, attention must always be paid to the design language—and not only to the need of the customer. Listen to this episode of Partners In Time to find out what lies at the heart of the design process at IWC and where inspiration is drawn.
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From photographer to storyteller - in this episode of Partners In Time Chris Grainger-Herr finds out what's really important to Paul Ripke. Ripke has realized that he wants to highlight the story and the people behind his photos and videos. Good stories touch people - that's the secret behind successful content. And then there is the timing, which plays crucial role for a good story. Thus if the timing is right, the story can be great. Especially audio formats can leverage time even better since it is often much more personal. Be sure to listen to this episode to find out how Paul Ripke lost an IWC watch and if IWC CEO Chris Grainger-Herr has ever lost one as well. Don't forget to check us out on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwcwatches/
For Lewis Hamilton the most important thing is finding balance in life. In this episode of Partners In Time, the 7-time Formula 1 World Champion shares how he found balance between his professional and personal lives. He enjoys family time, exploring the mountains and doing winter sports. IWC CEO Chris Grainger-Herr and Hamilton discuss current changes in our rapidly evolving world and the fact that brands and people are starting to think more diversely is indicative of a positive trend in our society. In addition, Hamilton provides some tips on how to focus on yourself and free yourself from outside influences. If you want to find out more about IWC and the people behind the brand, check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwcwatches/
Launching on April 7th together with the new IWC app, you will be able to listen to Partners In Time once a week. It's about meeting watch enthusiast and friends of IWC from all over the world. Every week we are going to talk with inspiring and remarkable guests to find out more about their journeys. They have stepped out of their comfort zone, challenged themselves as well as their surroundings in order to fulfill their vision and their dream. How did they become who they are today? We try to find out the secrets of their success. Find us wherever you get your podcasts!