Wrist Check Pod

This week the guys catch up with watch collector, authorized dealer, and social media reel guru, Derek Mon. Derek, one of the owners and operators of Carat & Co. in Flushing, Queens, a three story watch retailer, grew up in the business under his parents. Watch as he describes the founding of the business, what its like taking over the reigns along side his siblings, and how working for his family positioned him to become an aspiring watch collector.

Wrist Check Pod turns 50! ish... The guys return for their 50th episode back at the studio with special guest, vintage dealer, Hodinkee and Christies alum, Eric Wind of Wind Vintage. Tune in and get to know the man behind Wind Vintage and some of your favorite Reference Point videos, as the guys explore Eric's start, his education in watches, and share lots of laughs. Let us know how much you enjoyed this episode by hitting the link button and dropping a comment below.

Shot on location at Sotheby's Auction House during the exhibition opening for their annual Fine Watches Luxury Edit, the guys sit down with serial entrepreneur and watch consultant to the stars, Alex Todd. In this episode Alex shares his early beginnings as a watch enthusiast, his start in the jewelry business, and his relationship with Jay Z, as his personal watch collecting advisor. For more information, follow @sothebyswatches on IG and visit the links below. Visit the Luxury Edit Page: https://www.sothebys.com/en/series/luxury-edit?cmp=prt7000005443 Fine Watches auction page: https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2023/fine-watches-5?locale=en&cmp=prt7000005442

In this Special Weekend Sunday Edition of Wrist Check Podcast, Co-host Rashawn catches up with guests, collectors, and watch enthusiasts visiting the Luxury Edit Exhibition at Sotheby's before the live auction on Tuesday, March 7th 2023. For more information, follow @sothebyswatches on IG and visit the links below. Visit the Luxury Edit Page: https://www.sothebys.com/en/series/luxury-edit?cmp=prt7000005443 Fine Watches auction page: https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2023/fine-watches-5?locale=en&cmp=prt7000005442

The guys return, with a few visitors, to Sotheby's this episode for a special preview with the watch department ahead of their upcoming Luxury Edit. Tune in and see what's going up for this seasons fine watches auction. For more information, follow @sothebyswatches on IG and visit the links below. Visit the Luxury Edit Page: https://www.sothebys.com/en/series/luxury-edit?cmp=prt7000005443 Fine Watches auction page: https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2023/fine-watches-5?locale=en&cmp=prt7000005442

In this season 7 finale of Wrist Check Pod, the guys catch up with pal Ryan Chong, the Head of Watch Operations for Bezel, and talk the start of his career in watches, how he wounded up in his new role, and what Bezel brings to the market with their technology, community driven events, and authentication measures. Check it out! Download the bezel app today and get $250 off of your first purchase when using discount code WRISTCHECKPOD https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bezel-authenticated-watches/id1586195658

In this latest installment the guys sit down with longtime friend and founding member of Redbar as many of you all know it today, Kathleen McGivney, discussing the history of Red Bar crew, Kathleen's watch collection, the future of the industry, and a big surprise at the end. Download the bezel app today and get $250 off of your first purchase when using discount code WRISTCHECKPOD https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bezel-authenticated-watches/id1586195658

Team tiny watch! The guys sit down with New York native and a founding member of the Cozy Boys Collective, Elia Marte discussing his perspective on collecting smaller and shapely gold vintage timepieces. Download the bezel app today and get $250 off of your first purchase when using discount code WRISTCHECKPOD https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bezel-authenticated-watches/id1586195658

In this episode the gents sit down with one of the most esteemed collectors they've ever had the pleasure of hosting, Fremstar. The name conjures mystery in the watch world as many horological enthusiasts recognize the name from social media as being synonymous with their personal "grail" watches, while also not knowing much if anything about the man behind the now famous instagram page. Fremstar, who though choosing to remain anonymous, is a true watch lover and collector in sense that he enjoys the hunt just as much as he enjoys sharing space and his pieces with those that share his passion. The episode is titled, Madvillainy, in honor of the classic avantgarde hip hop album produced by Mad Lib and MF Doom 19 years ago this Spring. There is a shared spirit between Fremstar and Doom. The fine line between wanting to share something magnificent with the world while also maintaining anonymity. Enjoy! Download the bezel app today and get $250 off of your first purchase when using discount code WRISTCHECKPOD https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bezel-authenticated-watches/id1586195658

The guys return with their first guest of the new year, Carlos Ramirez. A watch collector, serial entrepreneur, and now watch maker, representing one third of the founding members of MEC Watches. Download the bezel app today and get $250 off of your first purchase when using discount code WRISTCHECKPOD https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bezel-authenticated-watches/id1586195658

Happy New Year! The guys went live on January 1st 2023 to discuss and debate several different categories for watches of the year, followed by a Q&A session with viewers in the chat. Tune in and comment below on which watches you believe would've made good selections for pieces of the year. Download the bezel app today and get $250 off of your first purchase when using discount code WRISTCHECKPOD https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bezel-authenticated-watches/id1586195658

In this episode the guys recap the most recent auction results for both Sotheby's and Phillips, including the Stan Barrett collection and the jaw dropping Urwerk. Later they round things out discussing Rolex's new Certified Pre-owned program and the new Audemars Piguet Starwheel. Download the bezel app today and get $250 off of your first purchase when using discount code WRISTCHECKPOD https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bezel-authenticated-watches/id1586195658

Rashawn and Ben get together to talk watch brand ambassadors, and drafting the best of the best to represent respective watch making companies, in this fantasy draft episode. Thank you for your support and please remember to Subscribe, Comment, Like, and Share! Follow us on instagram & Tiko Tok to keep in touch @wristcheckpod

The Wrist Check Pod crew gathers post GS9 year end party to rundown the latest news in watch world releases, including additional Patek's new grand complications.

The Wrist Check Pod crew celebrates their 40th episode and their first full year with just the crew and no guests, to discuss the latest Patek novelties release, the Rolex Deepsea Challenge, AP, Omega, and more.

Tune into episode 39 as we sit down with the founders of worn and wound and discuss their origin story and growth into a house-hold brand to rival some of the biggest players in the industry. Thank you for your support and please remember to subscribe, comment, like, and share! Follow us on instagram to keep in touch @wrsitcheckpod

As season 6 continues the WCP crew are rejoined by Tyler Busher to sit down for a conversation with the Robin, the founder of a Chinese watch company. Tune in as we explore what led France born watch enthusiast and his partner down the path of moving to a foreign country and launching company producing beautifully crafted timepieces entirely made in China.

The Wrist Check Pod crew reunites for their 6th season in-front of a live studio audience in the Meatpacking section of downtown NYC located at the renowned members only club, SoHo House. In this episode the team is joined by former guest film director and write Jamaal Parham and one half of the Binary Group Creative Agency, Tyler Busher to talk design and watches.

The guys return with a very special guest, JJ of Watchonista! Tune is as they review pieces from her collection, talk about the start of her interest in time pieces,the connection it forged with her father, and James Bond?

Dana Li of the, "Tell The Time" watch blog sits down with visitors at Sotheby's for Wrist Check Pods very first watch meet , to talk the Luxe Edit Preview, watches on the wrist, and the impact of the Podcast as they approach the end of year one.

In this 34th installment of Wrist Check Pod the guys sit down with watch collector, and Pittsburgh native John Johnson, talking growing up in the Midwest , timepieces, and friendship. Featured watches: Weekly Calendar Patek Philippe Calatrava, Swiss Army Watch, Rolex Submariner Hulk, Black Rolex Daytona, Patek Philippe Aquanaut, Patek Philippe 5980r, and more... Thank you for your support and please remember to subscribe, comment, like, and share! Follow us on instagram to keep in touch @wrsitcheckpod

The guys return with Olympian and Fencer Curtis McDowald talking growing up in Queens, the sport of fencing, and his love of timepieces including the mythical Rolex belonging to his grandfather. Featured watches: Rolex White Gold Daytona, 1675 Vintage Rolex GMT Master Pepsi, Vintage King Seiko, Nike Triax Analog Super Watch, and more Thank you for your support and please remember to subscribe, comment, like, and share! Follow us on instagram to keep in touch @wrsitcheckpod

In this weeks feature, Rashawn returns to the podcast a new man to sit down and talk watches with the WCP crew and artist/watch collector Frank William discussing the parallels between collecting tattoos and watches. Featured watches: Vintage Rolex Turn-o-graph, Green Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41, Two Tone Rolex DateJust, Rolex GMT 2 Master, JLC Reverso, Vintage Audemars Piguet Perpetual Calendar, Sam The Olympic Eagle 1984 Los Angeles Olympics Watch & more Thank you for your support and please remember to subscribe, comment, like, and share! Follow us on instagram to keep in touch @wrsitcheckpod

In this special presentation, Wrist Check Podcast Co-host Ben, sits down with Edouard Meylan of H. Moser & Cie watches, all the way from Switzerland, for an interview about his connection to watch making, the history of the brand, and what 2022 and beyond have in-store for the company.

In this episode the guys sit down with Queens, NY native, and co-owner of the District One Sneaker Shop, Danny Arango, covering his humble beginnings flipping shoes for cash to later opening his first buy sell trade sneaker shop. New to watch collecting, Danny got started just a year ago and has already amassed a collection to rival those who've been collecting for years. Thank you for your support and please remember to Subscribe, Comment, Like, and Share! Follow us on instagram to keep in touch @wristcheckpod

In this weeks episode Perri and Ben, accompanied by co-host & contributing writer of Time and Tide, Ricardo Sime, sit down with Co-Director, of HBO's Pause with Sam Jay, Jamaal Parham, discussing his passion for watch collecting, how dive watches are useful on set, and his foray into the film industry.

The guys return for Season 5 with guest and collector, Renaldo Nehemiah. Renaldo is a celebrity stylist hailing from Atlanta, GA, who collects exclusively quartz watches. He talks about his profession, and working with the likes of the Migos, Lil Baby, Jay Z's Rocnation, and how his fascination with quartz timepieces began. Thank you for your support and please remember to Subscribe, Comment, Like, and Share! Follow us on instagram to keep in touch @wristcheckpod

For the final installment of season 4 the crew surprises Co-Host Rashawn, along with guest Co-Host Dana Li of the, Tell the Time Blog, for an impromptu interview talking about his 28+ timepiece collection and how he arrived there. Follow us on instagram to keep in touch @wristcheckpod Comment, like, share, and subscribe for more content!

This Episode the guys sit down with a real live Pilot and watch collector, Captain Manny. Tune in as they talk about how GMT's are still one of the best tools for commercial pilots, his foray into watch collecting, love for Casio, and how he became a pilot. Follow us on instagram to keep in touch @wristcheckpod Catch up with Manny at @Cockpitwatches Comment, like, share, and please subscribe for more content!

In this weeks episode, the team heads to Sotheby's during Luxury Week, for a sit down with multi-disciplinary artist Aurora Anthony & the head of Sotheby's watch department, Richard Lopez. Tune in, as they speak about their passion for collecting, the watches that have come and gone, and the special offering making it's way to auction next week.

This week it's just the original cast without a guest. WCP opened up their social media to take questions from supporters and are answering them on the couch, making for some pretty great commentary and debate about watch collecting. Felt good to just have an episode with just the guys again. Tune in!

This episode the team catches up with Photographer Tiffany Wade and Deputy Editor Nora Taylor of Hodinkee, for a casual conversation on their foray into the world of watches, their take on watches and wonders, and everything in between.

This week the crew sits down with watch collector and founder of Complecto, Jason Gong. Tune in for an in-depth conversation on collecting, his new venture, and diversity in the watch world. Complecto is a community of watch enthusiasts comitted to advancing diversity, and inclusion in the watch industry.

This week the crew sits down with Thom Bettridge, former Editor In Chief of High Snobiety, now at SSence, to talk about his recent start in watch collecting, and the shared spirit that exist between the watch and street wear communities.

The Wrist Check Pod crew sets up shop at Complecto's first watch meet in downtown NYC, with show producer "Lighthouse" as he catches up with a few of the attendees, and special guest Styles P of legendary hip hop groups The Lox & D-Block. Complecto's mission is to foster an inclusive community of watch enthusiasts that reflects and celebrates true diversity. Tune in and catch up with founders Jason & David on Instagram @complecto_

For the final episode of Season 3, the WCP crew sits down with watch collectors and married couple, Rafa and Natsha, who share their passion for collecting, Natsha's affinity for Snoopy, and some of their most sentimental pieces.

The Wrist Check Pod crew sits down with the king of watch memes on instagram, Brodinkee! Talking about watches and wonders, his seiko collections, Autodromo, and watch podcasting.

Episode 19 the team gathered with Youtuber and Watch Enthusiast Beth Tee, to discuss her foray into collecting, recapping watches and wonders, the moon swatch, and her love for Audemars Piguet.

Episode 18 the guys get together to talk recap the moon swatch release then hits and misses from watches and wonders.

In part 2 of our sit down with Ricardo, we talk grail watch, consumer influence in the watch industry, the power of authenticity and representation, and have a little fun with a game called , skip flip keep.

This week the WCP crew is joined by watch collector, and contributing columnist for Time & Tide Watches, Ricardo Sime. In the first half of this week's two part episode they cover Ricardo's foray into watches, photography, his opinion on the Omega Novelties, and the art of collecting for passion vs investing.

Episode 16 the Wrist Check Pod clique gathers to talk predictions for the upcoming 2022 Watches & Wonders trade show. Does Rolex steal the show? Will Patek Philippe make a clean sweep? Tune in and get the guys perspective on what they think might happen and what they hope to see.

Episode 15 the Wrist Check Podcast crew returns from a two week break to start their 3rd season. This episode focuses on the latest reveal of watches from Omega, Rolex Inspiration, Girard Perregaux's Casquette reissue, the Oris Carysfort 18k gold Aquis going up for auction, and our list of watches to consider for newbies $2k and under.

Episode 14 the Wrist Check Pod crew sits down with Brynn Wallner aka Dimepiece discussing everything from her foray into the watch world, the power of celebrity influence, women & watches, and her most recent article featured on Harpers Bazaar about Bustdowns.

Episode 13, the Wrist Check Pod crew links up with watch enthusiast, collector, and Tell The Time blogger, Dana Li. Dana brings with her an eclectic assortment of vintage and modern watches, including a very special piece handed down to her from her grandfather.

The Wrist Check Pod crew sits down with industry legend, and former head of the New York, Tiffany & Co. Patek Philippe Salon, Kelly Yoch. In the second half of this two part episode Kelly shares some great client stories, and talks about her start and tenure at Tiffany & Co., as the gatekeeper of Tiffany Stamped Pateks.

The Wrist Check Pod crew sits down with industry legend, and former head of the New York, Tiffany & Co. Patek Philippe Salon, Kelly Yoch. Watch as they discuss her life, her collection, thoughts on the grey market, and her career in the watch industry in part one of a two part sit down.

In this weeks episode the Wrist Check Pod crew discusses homage brands, modified & customized watches, Antonio Browns' Skeleton Concepts collab, and the return of HYT Watches.

Episode 10 the Wrist Check Pod crew links up with their friend, watch collector, pastaio, and California native, Nick Milo. They review Nick 's collection of heavy hitter Rolex pieces and the stories that accompany them.

This week the crew talks NFT watches and their potential role in the meta verse, afterwards they discuss and review the National Geographic documentary, Becoming Cousteau about the legendary Pro-diver, scientist, inventor, and explorer Jacques Cousteau and the watches he made famous.