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HODINKEE Podcasts

In Conversation With Sylvain Berneron

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Radio, Society & Culture, Podcast, Watches, Rolex, Horology, Wrist Watch, John Mayer, Daytona, Omega, Leisure, Hodinkee, Talking Watches, Paul Newman, Ben Clymer, Hodinkee Radio, Arts

4.7945 Ratings

🗓️ 12 June 2024

⏱️ 65 minutes

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0:00.0

Welcome back to another episode of Hodincky Radio.

0:03.0

My guest this week is Sylvan Burnarone.

0:05.0

Sylvan is a designer and the founder of one of the most exciting young brands.

0:09.0

Before starting, Sylvan spent five years at Brilin,

0:12.0

where he eventually became chief product officer.

0:14.8

There he helped completely revamp and build a product portfolio after the brand's acquisition.

0:19.7

Before Brightling he was also a watch designer at Rishma, working on projects for its portfolio of brands.

0:24.7

He got his start designing motorcycles and cars, most notably for brands like BMW and

0:28.8

Ducati.

0:29.8

Now Burneron is leading his own brand, his first watch the Mirage makes a statement.

0:34.0

It's an asymmetrical gold wristwatch that takes its shape from its custom caliber.

0:38.0

More important than his background though, Sylvan is one of the most thoughtful guys around.

0:42.0

We talk about his career, what

0:44.3

watch design is missing, and about building his own brand and developing the

0:47.7

mirage. I hope you enjoy the conversation and thanks for listening.

0:58.0

Sylvan Byrneeron, founder of the hottest watch brand, I think I could be so bold as to say. Welcome to Hodinkey Radio.

1:00.0

How are you doing today?

1:01.0

Good, thank you very much Tony.

1:02.8

That's a spicy introduction.

1:04.6

So thank you very much for having me.

1:06.6

Sure.

1:07.6

Where are you calling from? I'm actually in the Châtel right now where the or HQ is based, so in the heart of the watchmaking region.

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