In this episode, we’re joined by returning guest Harlan from WristReview for a relaxed but detailed catch-up that dives straight into the state of the watch industry. We get into the biggest talking points from the past year, including the rise of fashion houses like Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Hermès making serious moves into high-end mechanical watchmaking, while brands like Blancpain come under scrutiny for lacking clear direction and output. There’s also discussion around brands like Hublot gaining respect for their creativity, Zenith continuing its run of vintage-inspired releases, and Omega being called out, particularly around the Planet Ocean, for design choices that feel disconnected from their previous identity. Click here to read along and see the photos in our show notes as you listen – http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2026/03/23/scottish-watches-podcast-763-catching-up-with-an-old-friend/ Scottish Watches Podcast #747: Andrew Morgan Lets RipIntroducing: Hublot’s Lineup of Watches For LVMH Watch Week 2026Scottish Watches Podcast #197: Catching Up With Harlan from WristReviewScottish Watches Podcast #505: All About Watch YouTube with Sam from Casual Watch ReviewsA Fortnight Review: Two Weeks On The Wrist With The Chopin Opus 10 No.12 “Revolutionary Étude” Limited Edition WatchScottish Watches Podcast #610: Good News for Watch Sellers Plus New ReleasesWhat Really Happened at Geneva Watch Days This YearOur Take on Geneva Watch Days – Part 2!Hands-on: The Award-winning Breguet Classique Souscription Watch Ref. 2025BH/28/9W6Introducing: Breguet Expérimentale 1The Best New Watches for April 2025!Hands-on: Czapek Quai des Bergues N°17 Double Soleil Aqua BlueIntroducing: Czapek Faubourg de Cracovie “Crossroads” Victory Green ChronographAVI-8 HAWKER HARRIER HUD AutomaticScottish Watches Podcast #760: British Watchmakers Day 2026 – What HappenedWristReview Visits British Watchmakers’ Day 2026 Estrowerk LED Mickey MouseScottish Watches Podcast #759: International Women In Watches Day And Much More Get your ticket NOW!Introducing: Hublot Big Bang Unico Magic CeramicHands-on: Omega Seamaster Planet OceanOmega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon WRISTREVIEW Thank you for listening! Do you have any ideas? Please email us using the contact form. Keep up with us on these platforms: Podcast – https://open.spotify.com/show/2mZNyzyc6zKfKh9gWAQCPp  Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/scottishwatches/  YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/ScottishWatches  Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/scottishwatches/ The post Scottish Watches Podcast #763 : Catching Up With An Old Friend appeared first on Scottish Watches.