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Nov 5
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Keeping Time S9 E07: Czapek & Cie EXCLUS...

Jeremy Oster
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Today Doug and Jeremy are thrilled to welcome Xavier de Roquemaurel, CEO Czapek & Cie and Michael Margolis, USA Agent for a rare in person podcast as they visit Denver following WatchTime New York.

Listen in as we welcome Xavier, the always exuberant and excitable CEO of one of the most sought after Independent watch brands today. Returning for a 2nd straight podcast, Mike Margolis always adds knowledge and deep insight to the discussion.

As we close in on Czapek's 10th Anniversary, it is a perfect opportunity to discuss the direction of this exciting brand and to hear from their CEO.

Most unusually, Xavier decides to share with host Jeremy Oster an exclusive sneak peek of the upcoming 10th Anniversary Special Edition to be launched on November 12th. Listen in as Jeremy attempts to fully describe this special piece that is sure to become one of the most desirable watches released this year.

No pictures are allowed before unveiling. So how does Jeremy do describing the watch? Let us know at: keepingtime@osterwatches.com.

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