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For a coffee with Stephan

WHO ARE YOU, WHAT DO YOU DO?

I am Stephan and I work at a large payment service provider

OPTIONATA’s WRIST CHECK: WHICH WATCH ARE YOU WEARING TODAY?

I am wearing a Breitling (Datora Chronograph in Panda style) from 1969

WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT IT?

Its sporty clear design, recognizable and typical from the late 60s, early 70s. Still timelessly beautiful.

WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST REAL WATCH AND WHAT'S THE STORY BEHIND IT?

My first real watch is a Montblanc Meisterstück Chronograph men's automatic watch 7016. I congratulated myself on my first job with it.

WHAT ELSE DO YOU USE ANALOG? OTHER ANALOG TICKS?

Books and occasionally the newspaper on Sundays.

WHAT DRIVES YOU?

Curiosity, always discovering new things and also constantly finding new challenges for myself.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT YOUR JOB?

Working internationally and exchanging with people from many countries, as well as having decision-making and creative freedom.

WHICH TOPICS ARE PARTICULARLY MOVING YOU RIGHT NOW?

The drifting apart of society - a trend that is not only observable in Germany.

WHAT TRENDS DO YOU SEE FOR OUR FUTURE?

I believe mobility will change tremendously in all areas, not just local transport. Connectivity, knowledge and education culture, as well as health, holistic health count for me among the future trends.

WHICH CHARACTERISTICS DO YOU VALUE MOST IN A PERSON?

Openness, loyalty, curiosity and humor would also be quite good.

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