Ben Clymer, Georges Kern Discuss Universal Genève’s Revival At Watches & Wonders

The announcement that Breitling (now House of Brands) had secured the rights to the dormant Universal Genève brand sent shockwaves through the industry. Just before Watches and Wonders 2026, Universal Genève essentially stole the show before it began by launching a few dozen of its most iconic watches in both heritage-styled and reimagined forms. If all this gets you excited about the future of Universal Genève, you’re not alone. Take an inside look at what it takes to fully relaunch a cult classic brand in 2026 in this conversation between Ben Clymer and Georges Kern, CEO of House of Brands. Follow HODINKEE: https://www.instagram.com/hodinkee/​ See more videos on our site: https://www.hodinkee.com/videos​ Download our podcasts: https://www.hodinkee.com/podcasts​ And don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel. Thank you! #hodinkee