Today’s guest is someone who perfectly embodies what we love talking about here: the intersection of obsession, engineering, and enthusiasm.

Jeff Dodds is a lifelong watch collector with decades of experience and hundreds of pieces passing through his hands, but he’s also the CEO of Formula E, sitting at the sharp end of modern motorsport and future-facing technology.

With more than three decades in the hobby, he’s owned everything from iconic luxury pieces to independent and microbrand curiosities, and he approaches collecting with a refreshingly honest philosophy: buy it, live with it, and keep only what truly earns wrist time.

Alongside stories of Rolex, Cartier, Breguet, and Gerald Genta designs, we dive deep into the world of independents, value-driven brands, and why emotional connection matters far more than price or prestige. At the same time, we explore his day job as CEO of Formula E, covering their new 4th Gen cars, battery technology, efficiency versus spectacle, sustainability, and how modern motorsport is evolving at a pace traditional series can’t match.

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Jeff Dodds

2025 Google Cloud São Paulo E-PrixRikki’s Bulova Accutron 214 Spaceview M7.Scottish Watches Podcast #747: Andrew Morgan Lets RipAt Formula EAvia Mariner.Two-Tone Rolex Submariner Ref. 16803.Cartier Santos 100.Patek Philippe Nautilus.Audemars Piguet Royal Oak.

Armin Strom Racing Gravity.Christopher Ward C12 LocoLouis Moinet TWINTECH.Kudoke KUDOKTOPUSCzapek Antarctique PASSAGE DE DRAKE DEEP BLUEEstrowerk LED Mickey Mouse

Ulysse Nardin Freak X Magma. Moser Memeliner. Rikki’s Loco.Bulgari Octo Finissimo.Gerald Genta Octo Bi-Retro.Patek Philippe Gondolo Calendario.Chopard Mille Miglia Jacky Ickx.Jeff is wearing the Breguet Tradition 7097 BB. Rikki is wearing his Brooklands Triple Four Racing Chronograph.  Scottish Watches Podcast #532: World Speed Records, Concorde and Creating Watches With The Brooklands Watch CompanyScottish Watches Podcast #723: The Fastest Humans on Earth – 4 World Record Holders Talk Time and Speed Over DistanceRolex Datejust ‘Jubilee’ Dial.Studio Underd0g Av0cadoSpinnaker Fleuss 40 Seconde/Seconde/ 50 Phantom.STUDIO UNDERD0G 1/1 BLUEBERRY CHRONOGRAPH   Maurice Lacroix Aikon Mahindra Racing Special Editions.Formula E and FIA unveil the all-new GEN4FACT SHEET: All you need to know about the GEN4 carScottish Watches Podcast #468 : Carl Cox, Bark and Jack Plus Julien Tornare Talk Watches, Motorsport and Music   Space One SKELETON TITANIUM TELLURIUMRoger Dubuis La Monégasque.German Polosin KOPFChristopher Ward C1 MoonphaseSartory Billard SB04-E Full Aventurine.Venezianico Redentore Avventurina 40 – 1221550https://temporis.watch/ Christopher Ward x seconde/seconde/ The Twelve Snakehttps://fiaformulae.com/en https://www.instagram.com/jeffformulae/?hl=en 

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