World of Watches 2019: The Talks

Through a series of talks from key industry experts, our Watches Contributing Editor Robin Swithinbank and specialist Kristian Haagen included, we delved deeper into the stories that make watches and the world around them so compelling. [00:10] | Ulysse Nardin | Sailing Through Challenges Olympic sailor, five-time world champion and Ulysse Nardin ambassador Sébastien Destremau talks determination, resilience and passion as he tells Michael Hennegan of his greatest challenge yet: the Vendée Globe. [32:58] | Roger Dubuis | Raging Mechanics A round-table talk on the parallels between car and watch design with Nicolas Fermont, Head of Partnerships at Roger Dubuis and Andrea Caldarelli, Lamborghini racing driver and co-owner of FFF Racing. [1:14:35] | Jaeger-LeCoultre | Back To Front Jaeger-LeCoultre's Head of Patrimony, Stéphane Belmont, explores how the Reverso watch — first created for polo players in 1931 —became a contemporary style icon. [1:52:56] | Breitling | Exploration & The Environment From conquering the poles to crossing the oceans, Breitling explorer squad member David de Rothschild speaks to Michael Hennegan about how adventure can inspire a more sustainable life. [2:33:35] | Hublot | Clearing The Boundary Former cricketer and 43rd test captain of the Australian team, Michael Clarke talks pushing the boundaries and the upcoming World Cup and Ashes series with Robin Swithinbank. [3:13:17] | H.Moser & Cie. | Autonomous For The People H.Moser & Cie. CEO E