Talking Watches With Jean-Claude Biver

Today we're talking with Jean-Claude Biver. If you don't know who Mr. Biver is, I'll tell you. He's the current director of timepieces for the Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy (LVMH) group. That means he oversees not only Hublot, which he bought, built, sold, and then directed as CEO until early 2012, but also Zenith (from which one of his "disciples" recently departed to helm a little company called Rolex), and mega-brand TAG Heuer. Biver is one of the most fascinating, innovative, and creative minds in the history of watches, and his influence in the industry today is simply unrivaled. Biver was responsible for the re-birth of Blancpain in the '80s (we'll get to that), and several other brands, including Hublot, but today we aren't here to talk about his incredible accomplishments as a professional -- no, we're here to talk about his personal collection as a watch lover. And it might surprise you. This is your official HODINKEE Talking Watches with Jean-Claude Biver. For the full story, go to: http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/talking-watches-with-jean-claude-biver