Wrist Check Pod

In this episode of Wrist Check Pod, Perri shares highlights from his trip to Geneva, including attending the prestigious GPHG ceremony—an award show celebrating the best in watchmaking—and an insider's tour of Kross Studio's cutting-edge manufacturing and design hub. The crew dives into the watch world's hottest debate: the divisive Royal Oak Concept collaboration between Audemars Piguet and artist Kaws. They also visit Sotheby’s to check out Tom Brady’s incredible "GOAT Collection," set to hit the auction block on December 10th. And, of course, they don’t hold back on their latest beef with Bremont. Tune in for all the horological drama and insider insights! This episode is powered by Bezel. A platform for luxury watches, where you can buy, sell, trade, and even bid on watches up for auction. Follow the links below for more. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop 20,000+ watches at get bezel.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Bezel app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE to get the latest Wrist Check Pod content⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop our latest collaboration with WOLF 1834, The Shuttle Travel Case available ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on TikTok⁠⁠ Chapters 00:00 - Intro 00:52 - Wrist Check 06:22 - Holiday Special 07:50 - Kross Studio Tour 11:48 - GPHG Ceremony 22:46 - AP Kaws Release 34:12 - Sothebys Tom Brady Auction 41:44 - Beef wit Bremont Watches --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wrist-check-pod/support

In this exciting episode of the Wrist Check Podcast, Perri and Rashawn reunite for an engaging conversation with Ben, the creator behind Ben's Watches. A rising star in the watch community, Ben shares his journey from a middle school fascination with bracelets to building a platform that bridges the gap between seasoned collectors and newcomers. We dive into his vintage Tudor Snowflake, discuss his collecting philosophy, and explore the impact of Gen Z on the future of luxury watches. With authenticity and passion, Ben offers insights into making watches accessible, flipping timepieces, and fostering inclusivity in the horological world. Plus, discover the team’s latest wrist-check picks, stories of nostalgic timepieces, and thoughts on modern watch trends. Don’t miss this candid conversation with one of the most relatable voices in watches today. This episode is powered by Bezel. A platform for luxury watches, where you can buy, sell, trade, and even bid on watches up for auction. Follow the links below for more. ⁠⁠⁠Shop 20,000+ watches at get bezel.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Bezel app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE to get the latest Wrist Check Pod content⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop our latest collaboration with WOLF 1834, The Shuttle Travel Case available ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on TikTok⁠⁠ Chapters 00:00 - Intro 01:04 - Wrist Check 09:23 - Creating Ben's Watches 14:22 - Becoming An Influencer 15:58 - Accessibility 17:40 - Watch Community 19:07 - Future Collectors 22:30 - Trends 28:56 - Facing The Public 32:46 - Style Of Content 34:11 - Rewarding Experiences 35:58 - Transparency 43:09 - Future Of Ben's Watches --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wrist-check-pod/support

In this episode of the Wrist Check Podcast, Perri and Rashawn sit down with vintage watch experts Eric Wind and Charlie Dunne, who share exciting news about their upcoming book, The Modern Guide to Vintage Watches. Eric and Charlie discuss their mission to make vintage watches accessible to both seasoned collectors and newcomers, bridging the gap in the market for a comprehensive, yet approachable, guide. They dive into the philosophy and artistry behind collecting, touching on the allure of iconic models, the mystique of tropical dials, and the nuances of watch condition that can drive collector demand. Plus, they reveal insights into pricing rare pieces, like Speedmasters with tropical dials, and explain why details like sharp lugs and unpolished cases matter. Join us for a fascinating look at the evolution of vintage watch collecting, the importance of quality over quantity, and some behind-the-scenes stories about their journey together as co-authors and colleagues in the world of high-end horology. This episode is powered by Bezel. A platform for luxury watches, where you can buy, sell, trade, and even bid on watches up for auction. Follow the links below for more. ⁠⁠⁠Shop 20,000+ watches at get bezel.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Bezel app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE to get the latest Wrist Check Pod content⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop our latest collaboration with WOLF 1834, The Shuttle Travel Case available ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on TikTok⁠⁠ Chapters 00:00 - Intro 01:40 - Wrist Check 07:50 - Collaborating on a book 10:44 - Meeting each other 15:31 - The Esquire Article 18:20 - Discussing Tropical Dials 23:20 - How to price vintage 28:28 - Expanding Client Base 31:08 - Wind Vintage Web Store 33:42 - Modern Watches 38:32 - Moved Coin Watch 40:12 - New surprises in vintage 44:58 - Newbies to vintage watches 46:53 - 1675 GMT Rolex 50:20 - Blueberry GMT Legend 51:44 - Rolex and vintage servicing 54:14 - Buying Opportunities in Vintage 56:16 - Linen Dial DateJust --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wrist-check-pod/support

In this episode of WCP Weekly, Perri and Rashawn break down the action-packed New York Watch Week! They kick things off with a recap of the biggest fairs and the exclusive Wrist Check Podcast events with Ulysse Nardin and Watch Makers United. Then, they dive into the latest industry drama surrounding the controversial new Patek Philippe release, the Cubitus, which is already stirring up the secondary market. Hear what Patek's Thierry Stern has to say about the buzz! The conversation continues with a look at Roger Dubuis' stunning Omniscient Merlin launch, Perri’s Chicago trip to link up with rapper Westside Gunn for some watch talk, and finally, Tudor's fresh FXD GMT release. From exclusive insider stories to hot industry news, this episode has it all for watch lovers and collectors alike. Don’t miss it—subscribe and stay tuned for more horological insights! This episode is powered by Bezel. A platform for luxury watches, where you can buy, sell, trade, and even bid on watches up for auction. Follow the links below for more. ⁠⁠⁠Shop 20,000+ watches at get bezel.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Bezel app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE to get the latest Wrist Check Pod content⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop our latest collaboration with WOLF 1834, The Shuttle Travel Case available ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on TikTok⁠ Chapters 00:00 - Intro 01:13 - Wrist Check 09:53 - Future Of Watchmaking 11:59 - NY Watch Week Wind Up 15:48 - NY Watch Week WCP Events 17:53 - Fred Savage Rolex Commando 20:18 - Watchmakers United 23:59 - Patek Philippe Cubitus 33:10 - Cubitus Bezel Auction 36:06 - Thierry Stern's Response 37:24 - Roger Dubuis 47:24 - Westside Gunn 53:47 - Tudor FXD GMT Release --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wrist-check-pod/support