Fiona Krüger on watch design and being inspired by pearls

Today's guest is Fiona Krüger, a fine artist and watch designer who's independent in the truest sense of the word. Perhaps best known for her timepieces shaped like skulls and defined by fractures and imperfection, Krüger is a watchmaker who finds her own path. Felix caught up with Krüger in Hong Kong as part of Horology Forum 10, where they chatted about design integrity, the tricky nature of luxury and why it isn't always the best idea to have a business plan when starting out. They also chat about the Face of Tasaki, a watch Fiona Krüger has made with a Japanese pearl manufacturer and one of the coolest releases of the last year. Before that, Andy and Felix gaze into Ariel Adams' crystal ball and speculate about what 2025 will look like for the watch industry.  The Watch Vault (not a sponsor) Ariel Adams Five Predictions for the Watch Industry Fiona Kruger Fiona Krüger on Instagram The Face of Tasaki Like watches? Join our Discord. How to follow us: Instagram: @ot.podcast Facebook: @OTPODCASTAU Follow hosts: @fkscholz + @andygreenlive on Instagram. Send us an email: [email protected] If you liked our podcast - please remember to like/share and subscribe.