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To Maximilian Büsser, founder of MB&F, watchmaking is art, but most of all, it’s a mindset, a journey. The history of watchmaking is filled with adventurers - dreamers, engineers, artists who will each in their own way contribute to a better world. The watchmaking journey is first and foremost about very special individuals. Some are rebels and mavericks and most have a little touch of madness… Over the years, MB&F has united around the brand a collectors’ circle called “The Tribe”, who are ...
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EPISODE 8 - Crafting Connections with Chia Pei Qi & Kenneth Kuan
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This episode of Tales from the Tribe features Chia Pei Qi and Ken Kuan, the visionary founders of Delugs. What began as a passion for leather craftsmanship in their Berkeley dorm room has grown into a thriving business specialising in watch straps, redefining how collectors personalise their timepieces. In this episode, Pei and Ken share their jour…
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EPISODE 7 - A suitcase full of dreams with Shashi Reddy
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This episode of Tales from the Tribe features Shashi Reddy, one of the first members of “The Tribe.” From his journey to the U.S. as a very young man with big dreams to partnering with Apple and launching innovative ventures, Shashi’s story is one of perseverance, boldness, and timing. A born problem-solver with a passion for mechanics, he shares h…
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EPISODE 6 - Thriving on the edge with Yann Mrazek
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This sixth episode of our series features Yann Mrazek. Yann has excelled in both sport and business: a four-time Swiss Basketball League champion, he is now one of the most valued and respected business lawyers in Dubai. From professional athlete to fearless entrepreneur, Yann has always pushed his limits, embracing discomfort as a driver of succes…
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EPISODE 5 - A spark of adrenaline with Alex Ghotbi
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This fifth episode of our series features Alexandre Ghotbi. Passionate about watchmaking, he turned his passion into a profession after a career as a lawyer. Also known for his expertise for vintage watches, he is now one of the most important auctioneers in the watch market. In this episode, Alex tells about his childhood in Iran, the rising of hi…
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EPISODE 4 - Helping for good with Nirdhar Khazanie
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This fourth episode of our series features Nirdhar Khazanie. Better known as Ninu, he’s a Senior Product Manager, working on Facebook Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp security and data privacy at Meta. No less! But first and foremost he’s a true watch lover, driven by the desire to help others. Ninu is both an incredibly determined gentleman, fou…
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EPISODE 3 - Reinventing Human Body with Bill Doyle
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This third episode of our series features Bill Doyle. Bill was early fascinated by the stories of engineers. He studied physics, material science and engineering, and developed while being a grad student in MIT the first practical electroluminescent lamps that were later integrated into watchmaking processes. Besides his passion for independent wat…
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EPISODE 2 - The power of regrets with Todd Searle
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This second episode of our series features Todd Searle. Todd defines himself as a dreamer, which is the best way to talk about him. He is so passionate about artisanal watchmaking that he left everything behind to live fully of his passion, becoming one of the main directors of watchmaking documentaries in the world.. Fierce protector of the spirit…
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EPISODE 1 - Learn how to smell the roses with Wen Hsieh
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This first episode of our series features Wen Hsieh. He was, until recently, a managing partner at Kleiner Perkins, one of the world's most prominent venture capital firms in Silicon Valley, he's an expert at fostering tech innovations through startups, and he just started his own Hardtech VC firm Matter Venture Partners. Maximilian Büsser says tha…
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To Maximilian Büsser, founder of MB&F, watchmaking is art, but most of all, it’s a mindset, a journey. The history of watchmaking is filled with adventurers - dreamers, engineers, artists who will each in their own way contribute to a better world. The watchmaking journey is first and foremost about very special individuals. Some are rebels and mav…
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