A Conversation with Jason Hutton at the Vancouver Timepiece Show
We’re back with Season 5 of the Analog Explorer Podcast, and we’re kicking things off with the first special episode recorded live at the inaugural Vancouver Timepiece Show, held April 25–27, 2025, at the historic Pipe Shop Venue in North Vancouver, British Columbia.
On the podcast, I sat down with Jason Hutton, the producer behind both the Vancouver and Toronto Timepiece Shows, and the founder of ZENEA Watches. We chatted just outside the venue on a surprisingly perfect, and yet rare, PNW sunny spring afternoon, talking about the motivation behind bringing a watch show to Vancouver, what goes into organizing something like this, and the unique energy that independent and microbrand communities bring to the #watchfam and the Vancouver watch scene.
In the episode, Jason shares why he believes shows like this matter; not just for brands, but for collectors, creators, and anyone who loves the process and people behind the horology in any way. He explains how his experience as a brand owner helps shape how he approaches running these shows, and how much thought goes into creating a space that’s welcoming and accessible. We also talk about why Vancouver made sense as the next stop for a major Canadian watch show, the growing excitement around microbrands in Canada.
This episode is the first in a series of episodes from the Vancouver Timepiece show. It will feature conversations with some of the people behind the brands that were part of the show, many of which are right in the Analog Explorer's wheelhouse.
If you missed the event, this is a great way to get a feel for the atmosphere and hear from the folks shaping the future of your favorite microbrands
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Show Notes & References
Web | Timepiece Show
Instagram | Vancouver Timepiece Show
Instagram | Toronto Timepiece Show
