{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6a57c30fc0080f2be7f0a809/6a57c31e0829753043588b45?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Blowing Up Watches & Driving Porsches with Ian Elliot","description":"<p>What happens when a hardcore petrolhead applies Porsche’s legendary engineering philosophy to watchmaking? You get timepieces that are built to survive just about anything.</p><p>In this episode of 9WERKS Radio, we sit down with Ian Elliot, the co-founder of <a href='https://elliotbrownwatches.com/'>Elliot Brown Watches</a>, a man who lives by the mantra &quot;driven, not hidden.&quot; Ian doesn&apos;t believe in keeping beautiful machinery locked away in a safe—whether it&apos;s his cars or his watches, they are built to be used, abused, and thoroughly enjoyed.</p><p>From strapping timepieces to the hull of a round-the-world race boat for a year to literally blowing them up to find their breaking point, Ian goes to extreme lengths to stress-test his products. The goal? To create the ultimate daily-driver watch: high-performing, resilient, and usable all the time.</p><p>In this episode, we dive into:</p><ul><li>The &quot;Driven, Not Hidden&quot; Ethos: Why the best machines belong out on the road (and on the wrist), not gathering dust.</li><li>Extreme Mad Science: The wild stories behind exploding watches and surviving global ocean voyages.</li><li>The Porsche Parallel: How Elliot Brown mirrors Porsche&apos;s iconic balance of daily usability and high-performance engineering.</li><li>Ian’s Garage: The cars that fuel his passion and how automotive design influences his approach to watchmaking.</li></ul><p>Grab a coffee, fire up the flat-six, and join us for a fascinating look at precision engineering, extreme durability, and a shared obsession with the drive.</p><p>LINKS &amp; RESOURCES</p><p>Support Our Partners:</p><ul><li>Heritage Parts Centre: In a market that deeply rewards condition and authenticity, keeping your Porsche mechanically flawless is paramount. From service essentials to deep restoration components, Heritage is the enthusiast&apos;s choice. Get 10% off your next order with code &apos;9WERKS10&apos; at checkout! <a href='https://www.heritagepartscentre.com/'>Visit Heritage Parts Centre</a></li></ul><p>Join the 9WERKS Community:</p><ul><li>The 9WERKS Collective: Access our dedicated discussion forum, exclusive member events, and community benefits: <a href='https://9werks.co.uk/join'>Join Here</a></li><li>9WERKS Marketplace: Find verified community and specialist listings to buy or sell your next Porsche: <a href='https://9werks.co.uk/porschemarketplace/'>Explore the Marketplace</a></li><li>Official Website: <a href='https://9werks.co.uk/'>9werks.co.uk</a></li><li>Follow Us on Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/9.werks/'>@9.werks</a> / <a href='https://www.instagram.com/9werks_lee/'>@9werks_lee</a></li></ul><p><a rel=\"payment\" href=\"https://9werks.co.uk/join/\">Support the show</a></p>","author_name":"Andy Brookes, Lee Sibley"}