Wrist Check Pod

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

n this episode of Wrist Check Pod, Charity Mhende of Pulse on The Wrist joins Perri and Rashawn as a guest co-host to chat with Kristen Shirley, founder of La Patiala. Kristen shares how her platform has become a go-to resource for everything luxury, from fashion and watches to travel and lifestyle. She discusses her approach to simplifying complex industry terms and how she educates her audience across all categories of the luxury landscape. Tune in for an insightful conversation about demystifying luxury and making it more accessible to everyone! 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 18,000+ 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 01:23 - Honorary Wrist Check 04:55 - Get Bezel 05:32 - Becoming a luxury writer 07:57 - The inspiration behind La Patiala 09:20 - Creating the watch encyclopedia 11:07 - How the luxury market has changed 13:26 - Which brands are doing a good job 15:09 - Bezel Auctions 15:27 - WCP Travel Case 16:02 - Kristen shares her dads Patek Philippe 17:20 - Investing in watches 20:14 - Philosophy on collecting 24:41 - Trends at Watches & Wonders 30:10 - Reissuing the watch encyclopedia 31:30 - Women and Gen Z 36:22 - Special Request 38:10 - Vision for La Patiala Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Wrist Check Podcast, Perri and Rashawn travel to Geneva, Switzerland, to meet with Pierre Biver of Biver Watches. They dive into the founding of the brand alongside his father, the legendary Jean-Claude Biver, and explore how they've built a unique identity through innovative product design. The conversation touches on their business strategy, the core principles driving their culture, and the significance of creating timepieces with the intention of lasting for generations. Tune in for an inside look at the values and vision behind one of the most exciting new brands in 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 18,000+ 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to WCP Weekly, your go-to bi-weekly update on everything happening in the watch industry, hosted by Wrist Check Podcast duo Perri and Rashawn. Join us as we dive into the world of horology, covering the latest new releases, major industry news, the pulse of the secondary market, watches making waves in pop culture, and exclusive behind-the-scenes intel before it goes public. In this week's episode, the guys reunite after Perri’s return from Geneva Watch Days in Switzerland, where they discuss exciting new releases from Jacob & Co. and H. Moser & Cie, Perri’s experience at an intimate event hosted by Michael Friedman, and how watch collecting is emerging as a mainstream cultural phenomenon. Plus, they break down the controversy surrounding Soulja Boy's fake Patek Philippe Nautilus! 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 18,000+ 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 00:31 - Rashawn's Wrist Check 01:57 - Perri's Wrist Check 04:46 - Get Bezel Today 05:22 - Geneva Watch Days Recap 07:13 - Visiting the Jacob & Co Boutique 15:55 - Michael Friedman Private Event 18:15 - Jonesing for a Daniel Roth 19:53 - Honorable Mentions: Vacheron and Oris 22:29 - WCP Travel Case 23:04 - Bezel Auctions 23:22 - H. Moser x Material Good Piece Unique 24:53 - Watch Collecting Going Mainstream 27:21 - Moser will be an industry game changer 28:49 - Moser x Studio Underdog Collar 34:12 - MoonSwatch Now Available Online 36:00 - Soulja Boy Gets Caught with Fake Patek Phillippe 41:03 - Outro Keywords: luxury watches, rolex, hodinkee, luxury timpieces, wrist check, grey market, grand seiko, omega, Paris, olympics, rolex, bezel, the watch market, collecting watches, patek Philippe, hodinkee radio, Soulja boy, h moser, studio underdog, moonswatch, moon swatch, Daniel Roth, micheal Friedman, Vacheron, oris, Geneva watch days, fake watches, rapper watches 688.721 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices