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.

In this episode of 9WERKS Radio, we sit down with Ian Elliot, the co-founder of Elliot Brown Watches, a man who lives by the mantra "driven, not hidden." Ian doesn't believe in keeping beautiful machinery locked away in a safe—whether it's his cars or his watches, they are built to be used, abused, and thoroughly enjoyed.

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.

In this episode, we dive into:

• The "Driven, Not Hidden" Ethos: Why the best machines belong out on the road (and on the wrist), not gathering dust.
• Extreme Mad Science: The wild stories behind exploding watches and surviving global ocean voyages.
• The Porsche Parallel: How Elliot Brown mirrors Porsche's iconic balance of daily usability and high-performance engineering.
• Ian’s Garage: The cars that fuel his passion and how automotive design influences his approach to watchmaking.

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.

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Recorded at the award-winning Porsches By The Lake, Lee and Andy discuss this week’s big news from Porsche after the company’s new CEO made some forthright announcements at its AGM. News includes the future of the 911, the true cost of the abandoned electric Cayman/Boxster platform, plus the new 911 GT4 race car.

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Welcome to this special open forum episode of 9WERKS Radio! In this episode, we open the floor to you, our incredible community. We are joined by the detailing maestros at Garage Therapy, alongside passionate members of the Driven Not Hidden Collective, for a completely unscripted, deep-dive Q&A session on all things detailing.

Whether you are looking to perfect the paintwork on your daily driver, protect your modern classic Porsche, or learn the secrets behind flawless machine polishing, this episode has you covered. We tackle a huge variety of listener questions, ranging from the science of ceramic coatings and safe washing techniques to maintaining cars that are meant to be driven, not hidden.

Grab a coffee, polish up your knowledge, and enjoy the discussion!

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• Join the 9WERKS Porsche Community: https://9werks.co.uk/join/
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• Follow the Driven Not Hidden Collective: @9.werks

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Welcome to this special open forum episode of 9WERKS Radio! In this episode, we open the floor to you, our incredible community. We are joined in the studio by the detailing maestros at Garage Therapy, alongside passionate members of the Driven Not Hidden Collective, for a completely unscripted, deep-dive Q&A session.

Whether you are looking to perfect the paintwork on your daily driver, protect your modern classic Porsche, or learn the secrets behind flawless machine polishing, this episode has you covered. We tackle a huge variety of listener questions, ranging from the science of ceramic coatings and safe washing techniques to maintaining cars that are meant to be driven, not hidden.

Grab a coffee, polish up your knowledge, and enjoy the discussion!

9WERKS RADIO PARTNERS

• Heritage Parts Centre: Proud sponsors of 9WERKS Radio. 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's choice. Get 10% off your next order with code '9WERKS10' at the checkout! Shop now: https://www.heritagepartscentre.com
• 9WERKS Marketplace: Ready to find a unique, appreciating classic or find a vetted buyer for yours? Browse verified community listings at: https://9werks.co.uk/porschemarketplace/
• CONNECT WITH US
• Instagram: @9.WERKS / @9werks_lee / @993andy
• Enquiries: hello@9werks.co.uk

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave 9WERKS Radio a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—it helps other Porsche enthusiasts find the show!

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