Jack Forster on His Journey Through the Watch Industry
Mayer Time • 39m
WatchBox’s newly appointed Global Editorial Director Jack Forster joins George Mayer for a discussion on his longstanding career in the watch industry. He shares several pivotal moments, from seeing the Ulysse Nardin Freak for the first time to helping elevate the profile of Grand Seiko watches. Together, George and Jack talk about the early days of watch publications, the hype watch era with pieces like the Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711 and Rolex Daytona, and the future of the industry.
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