Podcasts by The Waiting List Podcast
The Waiting List Podcast is hosted by three watch geeks: Jaclyn Li, Daniel Sum and Lung Lung Thun. We can‘t say we are the most knowledgeable collectors but one thing we do have is a passion to grow the watch community and bring positive vibes! Chill out while we discuss trending topics within the watch industry, interview collectors and have a bit of fun! Reach out to us via email at info@thewaitinglistpodcast.com and also our Instagram page @thewaitinglistpodcast.
Further podcasts by Daniel Sum, LungLung Thun, Alex Lau
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#182- ”I had to be extremely stubborn to make this happen...every supplier was trying to gently advise me not to do it” – Slyvain Berneron, Founder of Berneron watches from 2023-12-07T12:59:59
On this episode we speak to Slyvain about the launch of Berneron watches, how he juggles both being a watch brand founder and being a full time creative director at Breitling. We also discuss th...
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#181- ”You don’t want to look back on a book full of regrets” – Todd Searle, Author, Creative Director, Collector from 2023-11-30T09:24:48
On this episode we speak to Todd about his book 32 Regrets, how to discover the creativity in you and how to live a life without regrets. Todd has kindly offered our listeners a free compact ve...
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#180- ”We wanted to provide that safe protected environment for ladies to come in” – Deborah Wong&Stephanie Soh, Collectors and Founders of Ticktockbelles from 2023-11-23T11:27:22
On this episode we talk to Deb and Steph about the similarities between fashion and watches, building a female community, and their watch collecting philosophy.
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#179- Poop talk – Dan, Jac, Lung from 2023-11-16T11:47:34
Jac shares big news this episode and we exchange stories about poop.
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#178- “I want to create something...that feeling of cretaing is how it all started” – Amrita Katara, Editor of Tatler GMT Hong Kong from 2023-11-09T12:50:16
In this episode we speak to Amrita on how Harry Potter inspired her to write, the influence Bollywood has on the watch industry, and the power of social media in modern journalism.
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#177- “A product doesn’t define a business” – Ken Kuan, Founder of Delugs from 2023-11-02T16:04:30
In this episode we speak to Ken on how he turned a side hustle into a full blown business, why he enjoys studying other entrepreneurs' journeys and the possibility of running his own watch club....
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#176- “You couldn’t differentiate the man from the artist” – Evelyne and Alexia Genta, Wife&Daughter of Gerald Genta from 2023-10-26T13:40:31
In this episode we speak to Evelyne and Alexia about how Gerald saw the world as an artist, his love for nature and architecture, what he would be designing had he been based in Italy or France,...
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#175- “The most difficult thing I find from a design perspective are the entry level pieces...” – Ming Thein, Cofounder of MING Watches from 2023-10-19T19:59:43
In this episode we speak to Ming about how thinking out of the box keeps him creative, how he built MING, novelties, and his vision for the brand.
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#174- “Two years ago I had better things to do than look at pieces of metal” – Johnathan Chan, Cofounder of The Horology Club from 2023-10-12T10:23:59
In this episode, we speak to Johnathan about his vision for The Horology Club, how he intends to provide an educational angle and continue to make this hobby more inclu...
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#173- “Librarians like to say cataloging is an art, not a science” – Dr Miranda Marraccini, Librarian from 2023-10-05T10:35:32
In this episode, we speak to Miranda about what it is like to run the library at the Horological Society of New York and why we should all go down for a visit.
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#171- “The market cap is extremely important in preserving the brands in this industry” – Samuel Naldi, Pen collector and more from 2023-09-21T11:23:11
In this episode, we speak to Samuel about the pen industry’s landscape and the resemblance it has to the quartz crisis, whether pens are investment worthy, and what make...
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#170- “They wont readily admit this came from the Americans” – Joshua Shapiro, Founder of J.N.Shapiro watches from 2023-09-14T11:21
In this episode, we speak to Josh about the impact of American watch making, similiarities between iPhones and pocket watches and the inspiration behind the basket weave design.
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#169- “Launching in China was an absolutely shitty idea” – Robin Tallendier, Co-founder of Atelier Wen from 2023-09-07T09:50:22
In this episode, we speak to Robin about the concept behind Atelier Wen, the meaning of its name, the difficulties of launching the brand and breaking the news to his father.
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#168- “The worst watches I worked on came from the 2000s” – Gael&Florian, Founders of Petermann Bedat from 2023-08-31T15:26:48
In this episode, we speak to Gael Petermann and Florian Bedat about the birth of their brand, who is rational one amongst the two, and the collaboration with Auffret for Only Watch 2023.
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#167- “My passion, you can see it on my face” – Kevin O’Dell, Collector from 2023-08-17T17:07:16
In this episode, we speak to Kevin (@theydid) about how his dad's decision to get him a job at a pawnshop led to the passion he has for watches today.
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#166- “You really have to turn over stock to make it work” – Ben, Founder of Watch Brothers London from 2023-08-11T17:06:23
In this episode, we speak to Ben @watchbrotherslondon about growing his business in the competitive secondary market, underrated brands we should look out for and more.
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#165-“We probably have the highest rate of people who are loyal to the brand”– Jean Marc Pontroue, CEO of Panerai from 2023-08-03T14:00:18
In this episode we speak to Jean Marc about Panerai’s success at building a community, their collaboration with Prada, and the future of the brand.
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#164-“You can’t have a sharp profile in your design language and please everybody”–Wilhelm Schmid, A Lange&Sohne’s CEO from 2023-07-27T18:26:32
In this episode we speak to Wilhelm about leadership, the shortage of watches in the industry, his own holy grail and more.
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#163-“In the two months I stopped working… I developed this watch”–Simon Brette , Watchmaker from 2023-07-20T11:59:43
In this episode we speak to Simon, a French independent watchmaker about his first release, his time at MB&F, and what’s next for the brand.
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#162– “These timepieces were the source of my memories with my dad”–Paul Boutros , Head of Americas for Phillips Watches from 2023-07-13T22:36:28
In this episode we speak to Paul about how he started off at Lockheed Martin and ended up at Phillips auction house and all the things he has experienced there.
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#161– “I wish heritage departments had their own budgets”–Part 2 Cameron Steiner , Host of Collectors Gene Radio from 2023-07-06T14:03:35
In part 2 of our interview with Cameron, we discuss the difference between hoarding and collecting, watch trends, and his own podcast.
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#160 - Team catchup ! from 2023-06-29T10:45:34
It's been a while since the three of us caught up with each other. In this episode we talk about the Puyi sale, the Patek exhibition and more.
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#159- ”We’re not curing cancer here...we’re having fun”- Stephen Pulvirent, Founder of Rime&Reason from 2023-06-22T15:45:54
In this episode we speak to Stephen @sjpulvirent about being part of the original Hodinkee team, Hodinkee radio, and meeting friends through watches.
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#158- ”Red nail polish...I wonder who brought it along” - Martin Frei, Co-Founder of URWERK from 2023-06-15T10:40:03
In this episode we speak to Martin about how he grew URWERK and where the brand is heading next.
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#157 - ”I dont mean to boast...but i think most of them got their first Cartier because of me”- Alvin Chong, Collector from 2023-06-10T20:09:32
In this episode, we speak to Alvin (@watchrology) about Cartier and the community he has built in Singapore surrounding the brand.
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#156- ” ”He’s almost handsome” that has stuck with me...”- Andrew Morgan, Content Creator from 2023-06-01T18:33:06
Andrew is the man behind the camera on the Watchfinder videos. In this episode we speak to him about how these videos are created.
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#155– “My pebble ...one of those pristine safe queens” – Nick @cartierwatchnerd, Collector from 2023-05-25T21:07:48
In this episode we speak to Nick about all things Cartier.
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#154– “Their sports watches all look like Rolex knock off” – Servo, Collector, Part 2 from 2023-05-18T12:27:04
In this episode we speak to Servo about his watch collection and how he managed to get two Patek aquanauts on the same day.
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#153– “I loved selling ladies shoes and handbags” – Servo, Collector from 2023-05-11T10:10:41
In this episode we speak to Servo about taking a chance on serendipity and hearing where its brought him in life.
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#152– “The jump hour is such a different way to present information” – Eric Lau, Co-founder of @mecwatches from 2023-05-04T10:28:34
In this episode we speak to Eric about collecting watches, sneakers, leica cameras, and living life on an expedition truck.
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#151– “It’s a perfect product for burglars.” – Soran Gameel, founder of @thewatchstand from 2023-04-27T12:31:59
We either ordered one, gifted one, or wanted one. In this episode we speak to Soran about the story behind the watch stand, from its birth to where it's going next.
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#150 ”If something is speaking to you and you can make it happen...give it a shot”-Cameron Steiner, Collector and Host of Collectors Gene Radio from 2023-04-20T16:13:33
In this episode, we speak to Cameron @cameronrosssteiner about the art of collecting and starting his podcast @collectorsgeneradio.
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#149– “Guys get a lot more opportunity in the industry...especially in the media” – Justin Hast @justinhast, Writer/Host from 2023-04-13T15:29:23
In this episode we speak to Justin about @thewatchannual and what he has seen and learned after spending more than a decade in the watch industry.
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#148 - Watches and Wonders 2023 - Dan, Jac, Lung from 2023-04-06T14:31:29
On this episode we talk all things related to W&W!
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#147 – “Tom Cruise..and who’s that guy? Christian Bale?” – Tracey Wan @yecart.w , Collector from 2023-03-30T13:12:58
In this episode we speak to Tracey, an insider of the luxury space and discuss the importance of friendship.
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#146 -”If a brand sold this...you’re talking at least 10x for this...”- ’Mr.Starbucks’ Sapphire supplier from 2023-03-23T10:36:19
In this episode we talk about sapphires, the trends, and their role in watches.
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#145 “I want a piece that other people want badly…that makes other people envious”- Sebastian, Collector (Part 2) from 2023-03-16T12:16:39
In Part 2 of our conversation with Sebastian, we discuss his A.Lange collection and his view on independents.
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#144 “You wouldn’t believe the year 2010…there was a very low level of censorship of any kind”- Sebastian, Collector (Part 1) from 2023-03-09T09:48:54
In this episode we speak to Sebastian about Shanghai and the music industry in China.
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#143 Team Meeting! - Dan, Jac, Lung from 2023-03-02T09:42:22
It's just the three of us catching up with each other and counting down the days till we can all be together.
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#142 “I’m a lover of watches…for me, that has no color, that has no face, no nationality, no language, that is just an interpretation of what we love”- Carlos Ramirez @carlossramirezr from 2023-02-23T09:21:04
In this episode we speak to founder of MEC watches @mecwatches about how he went from being a collector to finally making his own watch.
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#141 “How can you educate diversity if you don’t know what diversity looks like”- Bennet Lee, Owner of @heritagemeatshk from 2023-02-16T13:15:44
In the first episode of our new series, we explore the world of sustainable farming.
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#140 “If I wear a Patek, people are going to know at work, so the main reason I bought a FPJ is because…”- James Li @journehutong , Collector from 2023-02-09T09:56:53
In this episode we speak to James, a FPJ fan, clearly one of the top ones in our opinion. Listen to find out why.
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#139 ”My experience has been very lucky” - Raven @thingskeepingtime from 2023-02-02T16:06:07
In this episode we speak to Raven about the LGBTQ community.
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#138 ”If I had to pick a single brand in the advancement of chronometry...” - Raven @thingskeepingtime from 2023-01-26T07:22:01
In this episode we speak to Raven about the history of chronometry and how it has influenced the way she collects.
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#137 WOOHOO - Dan, Jac, Lung from 2023-01-19T10:15:16
It's been a while since the three of us caught up, hope you enjoy this one! Stay till the end to see what we have planned this coming year.
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#136 “If you just train yourself through the lens of gratitude…you’re just better ” – Chris Chung, Entrepreneur and Podcast host from 2023-01-12T13:45:28
In this episode we speak to Chris who has built a business becoming the lead Facebook Ads Strategist in Hong Kong. He has interviewed countless of the most successful bu...
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#135 “I just thought collecting Pateks would be a little cliché ” – Dave Geng, A Lange&Sohne collector from 2023-01-05T14:45:14
In part 2 of our interview with Dave, we talk about his collecting journey and his love for A Lange & Sohne.
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#134 “They were the ugliest shoes he had seen…they were Crocs” – Dave Geng, Collector from 2022-12-29T12:20:03
In this two part episode, we first speak to Dave about the sneaker industry and growing up in a diverse background.
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#133 Merry Christmas ! from 2022-12-22T17:26:27
Can't believe it is Christmas again, TWL podcast are beyond grateful for all the support you guys have given us through 2022! Hope you guys enjoy this chilled out session before all the festivit...
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#132 “There is one VFA above all the other VFAs…” – Gerald Donovan, Grand Seiko collector from 2022-12-15T10:42:03
In this episode we continue our journey to find out the allure of Grand Seiko. We speak to Gerald who has immense knowledge on the subject to find out which are the ones...
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#131 “so many micro brands…like why is that even a thing?” – Robert Velasquez (@doublewristing), Watch Industry Specialist from 2022-12-08T15:27:11
In part two of our interview with Rob, we dive deep into independents and the secondary watch market.
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#130 “I am so rich based on my relationships…the ones that I made through the decades” – Robert Velasquez (@doublewristing), Watch Industry Specialist from 2022-12-01T17:03:55
In this episode we interview Rob on how he managed to break record sales at his first job and what it was like working at Tiffany (Patek). We also spoke about waiting lists and what customers sh...
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#129 “I actually wanted to call it the magpie collection…” – Mark Cho (@markchodotcom), Collector and Founder of The Amoury from 2022-11-24T11:14:52
It’s been over a year since we’ve had Mark on our podcast and in this episode we talk about his upcoming auction with Phillips and the result of over 16 years of collecting.
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#128 “It felt like a drug deal, I was high for half a day” – Nop Srinara (@nopstar83), Collector from 2022-11-17T14:33:35
In this episode we speak to Nop about how he started collecting, his journey starting with Panerai then AP and his choice of bracelet watches.
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#127 “It was just for me…just a souvenir for a cool watch I owned…” – Alex Eisenzammer (@watchoniste), Artist from 2022-11-10T11:46:43
In this episode we speak to Alex about how he launched Watchoniste, his partnerships with watch brands and future potential projects.
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#126 “My holy grail is my daily beater and it’s my go to piece”- Omar Traboulsi (@thewrongwrist), Collector from 2022-11-03T07:39:39
In this episode we speak to Omar about what life was like before and after Lebanon, starting fresh in Hong Kong, and of course all things watches.
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#125 “I made MisterChrono in Hong Kong kind of Mr. Mark” (@watchcrazyham), Mark Hammerschmidt, Collector from 2022-10-27T09:10:57
In this episode we speak to Mark about his collection, the watch community, and his other passion- scent and perfumes.
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#124 “The market had been telling me that my ideas were not that good for 15 years” – Romaric Andre, Founder of Seconde/Seconde (@secondeseconde) from 2022-10-20T19:29:12
In this episode we speak to Romaric about his work, what it means to be labelled an artist, his current and future projects.
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#123 “It’s such similar mechanics…it’s the same elements of inspiration” (@zentierofficial), Founder of ZENTIER Watches – Morton Loewe from 2022-10-13T08:32:13
In this episode we speak to Morton about how being a former Dance-Sport champion has given him the tools that he has found equally important in the world of watchmaking....
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#122 “You really have to wear the watch to believe why it’s such a crazy watch” KZL(@happy60mins), Collector from 2022-10-06T15:44:05
In this episode we speak to Zhili about his passion for photography, writing, watches and wines and how he has found a medium to channel all this creative energy.
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#121 “You have to be intentional every time you write...” Anthony Traina (@tony_traina), Editor @ Hodinkee from 2022-09-29T12:38:38
In this episode we speak to Tony about his journey from being an attorney, starting Rescapement and now joining Hodinkee. He too has a podcast that you should check out ...
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#120 “This whole experience has allowed me to relook at what I’m interested in ” Kevin (@malaysia_watch_club), Collector and Founder of MWC from 2022-09-22T17:44
In this episode we speak to Kevin about starting Malaysia Watch Club, how he started his own collection with vintage Rolexes and the watch collecting culture in Malaysia.
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#119 ”I’m getting more into vintage watches for the scholarship” Benoit (@movadovintage), Collector from 2022-09-15T16:21:40
In this episode we speak to Benoit about how his quest to find alternatives to Patek and Vacheron led him to explore vintage Movados and launching the @movadovintage IG ...
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#118 “We can be transported by the tiny details in a bigger painting” Cecilia (@ceciliaismyname), Artist from 2022-09-08T16:27:26
In this episode we speak to Cecilia about how an article on Paul Newman inspired her to start painting watches, how painting became a form of therapy and brought joy to...
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#117 ”I wanted to have a very purist elegant refined design” Benjamin Chee (@bc.hautehorlogerie), Watchmaker from 2022-09-01T11:18:22
Having recently been nominated in the GPHG 2022, we speak to Benjamin about how his love for bespoke menswear led him to create his own watch brand focusing on Chinese w...
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#116 ”When you buy other than when you hit milestones you know you have become a collector...” Marcus Siems (@siemswatches), Collector and Author from 2022-08-25T14:03:03
In this episode we speak to Marcus about how he uses his passion for data analysis to study watch trends in the watch industry.
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#115 Last of Summer 2022- Dan, Lung from 2022-08-19T11:14:02
We end our summer series with thoughts that we have all pondered but were always too afraid to speak about. Enjoy!
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#114 GPHG- Dan, Jac, Lung from 2022-08-11T14:10:19
It's three of us talking GPHG and more with no filter. Thank you all for helping us reach over 100K downloads!
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#113 Summer Catchup- Dan, Jac, Lung from 2022-08-04T16:52:02
It's another summer on TWL podcast! Sit back and relax as we catch up with one another.
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#112 “I don’t consider myself a brand, I just make watches”- Roger W Smith, Independent Watchmaker from 2022-07-28T11:47:09
In this episode we speak to Roger about his journey, meeting George Daniels at 17, building his business, and making the difficult decision to close his order book.
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#111 “Restoration is very good but it is not creative at all”- Raul Pages, Independent Watchmaker from 2022-07-21T12:20:58
In this episode we speak to Raul about his recent RP1 release with The Detent Escapement. His time at Parmigiani Fleurier and the process of creating a watch, from conce...
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#109 “I wanted the absence of colour…I wanted to demystify the rainbow ”- Carolina Bucci, Jewellery designer from 2022-07-07T12:19:05
In this episode we welcome back Carolina to speak about her latest collaboration with Audemars Piguet. We talk about what inspired her design, the rise in demand for wat...
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#108 “We wanted to create a movement like...lingerie ”- Xavier de Roquemaurel, CEO of Czapek&Cie from 2022-06-30T11:41:31
In this episode we speak to Xavier about his experience in the confectionary, beauty, fashion and then finally the watch industry. We also talk about his life values and...
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#107 “No one looks at a Picasso and says ”Hey, it’s a secondary Picasso” ”- Austen Chu (@horoloupe), Founder of Wristcheck from 2022-06-23T11:30:21
In our second interview with Austen we talk about moving to Hong Kong, his latest business venture Wristcheck and highlights of his career and watch collecting journey.
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#106 “Life is finite, we only have a certain time on this planet” – Michael Culyba (@keeperoftimemovie), Director from 2022-06-16T14:30:05
In this episode Michael talks about how his late interest in horology lead to him wanting to do his first documentary film - KEEPER OF TIME. We discuss how he came up wi...
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#105 “The indies used to be my little sandbox that nobody really came in to”- Steve Hallock (@stevehallock), Founder of ticktocking.com from 2022-06-09T11:17:21
In this episode we speak to Steve about his Youtube channel, growing MBF in North America, Greubel Forsey, and which independents we should look into.
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#104 ”The marketing department of lange focused on one thing from the beginning -that was the product” - Alp Sever, Founder of Langepedia (@langepedia) from 2022-06-02T16:29:49
In this episode we speak to Alp about the differences between German and Swiss watchmaking, Lange pocket watches, and whether engravers can really identify their own work from others.
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#103 ”I remember going door to door on this watch street…” - Alp Sever, Founder of Langepedia (@langepedia) Part 1 from 2022-05-26T10:09:38
In this episode we speak to Alp about how Roger Federer got him into watches, starting Langepedia as an university student and making the decision to start his own business.
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#102 ”My voice is my calling card.. it’s something that people immediately recognize” - Frankie Herrera, Client Advisor at WatchBox (@frankietech) from 2022-05-19T01:16:08
In this episode we speak to Frankie about how he started his successful youtube channel frankietech and how that eventually led him to delve deeper into his passion for...
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#101 ”How do you measure the passion of an individual...is it looking at their instagram?..” - Roni Madhvani, Watch Collector (@roni_m_29) from 2022-05-12T10:02:26
In this episode we speak to Roni about this year's Watches and Wonders, his collecting journey, and what it was like creating his unique pieces with Cartier.
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#100 Episode 100 ! - Dan, Jac, Lung from 2022-05-05T11:02:15
Just like that were on episode 100! It's been a dream for all of us, thank you for all the support and love. Listen to us chill out and talk all things about the past, p...
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#99 ”I try and connect everything to watches; one could argue I spend my entire day thinking of watches” - Flum, Watch Collector, Philosopher, Author of Screwdowncrown.com from 2022-04-28T18:02:10
In this free flowing, unscripted episode, we talk with Flum about the recent release of the Omega MoonSwatch, how brands balance unavailability of watches with successful marketing, as well as m...
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#98 “Watch collecting for me has to have romance attached to it”- Angus Macdonald (@watchmadmac), Collector from 2022-04-21T10:11:33
In this episode Angus shares with us the story behind getting the Vacheron Constantin Overseas Everest, the meaning behind the engravings on his JLC Reverso, and memorie...
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#97 ”I use watches as an anchor for a lot of my memories” – Mr D, Watch Collector (@doobooloo) from 2022-04-14T11:15:27
Mr D has an enviable collection of independents that is hard to beat. In this episode we talk to him about how he got into watches, being part of the GPHG panel, his mos...
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#96 ”Live everyday like it’s your last”- Rikki, Author at Scottish Watches from 2022-04-07T11:19:06
In this episode we speak to Rikki about an experience that changed his life and how he went from being afraid of public speaking to running a successful podcast.
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#95 Jac’s Switzerland trip - Dan, Jac, Lung from 2022-03-31T11:41:37
In this chilled out episode, we talk to Jac about her trip to Switzerland, including visiting the Patek museum and meeting Jean-Pierre Hagmann. Many tips worth picking u...
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#94“if youre in , youre in, it’s a lifestyle”- Dave, Author at Scottish Watches from 2022-03-24T11:06:41
In this episode we speak to Dave about the success of the Scottish Watches podcast, his liking for Omega speedys and the luxury brand industry and the perception people ...
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#93 “I was really proud of my watch tan at the end of summer”-Cole Walliser, Filmmaker and music video director from 2022-03-17T11:28:44
In part 2 of our conversation with Cole we dive deeper into his watch journey, the first watch he bought through a forum, and we discuss whether celebrities really get w...
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#92 “I have my mum’s friends texting me about buying Rolexes and Omegas”-Cole Walliser, Filmmaker and music video director from 2022-03-10T10:29:08
In this episode we speak to Cole about how he went from filming his skate boarding sessions to directing music videos with legends like from P!nk to Katy Perry, how his ...
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#91 ”We never take it for granted that your clients today will be your clients tomorrow ” - Silas Walton, Founder and CEO of A Collected Man from 2022-03-03T12:40:57
In this episode we speak to Silas about the success of A Collected Man, what makes them different from the others, and the importance of quality over quantity.
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#90 ”It’s what luxury needs to be about…its inclusive as opposed to exclusive” -Rolf Studer, CEO of ORIS from 2022-02-24T21:20:55
In this episode we speak to Rolf about how social media has shaped the watch collecting landscape, where brands actually spend their money on in marketing, and his thoughts on watch collaboratio...
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#89 ”Because we can do it...we are doing it” -CEO of Armin Strom, Serge Michel from 2022-02-17T16:33:44
In this episode we speak to Serge about the history of Armin Strom, what working with Mr Armin Storm was like. The nature of being an independent brand, the constant for...
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#88 Valentines Day Special - Dan, Jac, Lung from 2022-02-10T16:11:38
We at The Waiting List Podcast are spreading the love this Valentines Day by sharing stories about dates, watches worn on them, relationship expectations, and just overa...
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#87 “Time is the common denominator…doesn’t matter how old you are and where you are”-Nicholas Manousos, Executive Director at Horological Society of New York from 2022-02-04T00:23:09
In this episode we talk to Nicholas about watch making school, moving to New York and joining Hodinkee during the company’s early days and starting his own business prod...
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#86 Michel Parmigiani- Watchmaker and Founder of Parmigiani Fleurier from 2022-01-27T12:59:18
In this episode we talk to Michel about his life as a watchmaker, and the field of watch restoration. We discuss what inspires his designs and what winning the GHPG awar...
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#85 “We are applying a sartorial approach to watchmaking”-Guido Terrani, CEO of Parmigiani Fleurier from 2022-01-20T11:41:08
In this episode we talk to Guido about the task of inheriting and building Parmigiani Fleurier during COVID times, the brand’s values, it’s future direction and how he plans to navigate the worl...
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#84 “It’s very intimate…you got my voice in your ears”-Felix Scholz from the OT Podcast from 2022-01-13T15:31:44
Felix is one half of the successful watch related podcast-OT Podcast. In this episode, we talk about what Felix enjoys to collect, Chrono’s $100 million investment, and highlights from his podca...
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#83 “We’re not following the trends, we’re trying to create the trends”-Edouard Meylan, CEO of H.Moser&Cie. from 2022-01-06T13:53:06
In our first episode of 2022 we have the privilege of interviewing Edouard Meylan. In this episode we talk about the design aesthetics of Moser, the secondary watch mark...
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#82 Year End Reunion with TWL from 2021-12-30T10:29:36
We have come to the end of another year on The Waiting List podcast! It has been a dream creating this. We could not thank you guys enough for all the love and support. ...
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#81 “I think for one hour of podcasting, its 8 to 10 hours of work creating” – Andy Green (@andygreenlive), Host/Co-founder of OT: The Podcast from 2021-12-23T08:13:45
In this week’s episode with Andy, we talk about navigating the podcast world, the thrill of locking down guests to interview and why he connects with the Nomos brand so ...
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#80 “I‘m one of those crazy guys who changes watches 2 to 3 times a day” – Eric Heise, Actor and Watch Collector from 2021-12-16T14:06:41
In part 2 of our interview with Eric, we talk about the watches that draw his attention including trench watches and the Shanghai Military watch. We also discuss how he ...
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#79 “I had no idea watches were so expensive” – James Ren (@watchmedtime), Watch Collector (Part 2) from 2021-12-10T15:18:59
In part 2 of our interview with James, he shares an interesting story of how dressing for a meeting eventually got him into watches and how Trump changed the watch indus...
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#78 “When I put it on I feel the message was received ” – Allen Farmelo, Founder of Beyond the Dial from 2021-12-02T14:47:10
In part 2 of our interview with Allen, we discuss how Andy Warhol inspired him, the American watch scene, and how pocket watches and rail road watches became collectible...
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#77 “When will the next phone call and feeling like that happen again…I don’t know” – Nick De, Watch Collector (Part 2) from 2021-11-25T14:46:58
In part 2 of our interview with Nick, we go through the pieces in his collection, why he prefers bracelets over leather straps, and we relive the moment he got his perpe...
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#76 “The right watch for you is the one that sings to you when you wear it”- Thomas Perazzi (@thperazzi), Head of Watches of Phillips Asia from 2021-11-18T13:57:15
In part 2 of our interview with Thomas we talk about trends in the auction world, spending power, and highlights of the Geneva auction that has just taken place.
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#75 “Collecting is beautiful because we don’t always see things the same way”- Thomas Perazzi (@thperazzi), Head of Watches of Phillips Asia from 2021-11-11T13:13:46
In this episode we talk to Thomas about what makes a good auctioneer, what happens behind the scenes of an auction, why independents are on the rise and the watch he hop...
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#74 “The universe is training me for something”- Aldis Hodge (@aldis_hodge), Actor, Artist, and Watch Designer from 2021-11-04T22:14:31
In this episode, Aldis shares how his childhood shaped him and gave him the drive and motivation to achieve what he has today. We also talk about his watch brand, the vi...
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#73 “I was trying to resist getting the usual suspects”– Federico Tan (@fedtan), Watch Collector and Founder of Advisory Council (@_advisorycouncil) from 2021-10-28T09:51:45
In part 2 of our interview with Fed, we talk a bout how he has evolved as a collector, seeing exceptional pieces in the wild, and how he managed to pick up a FP Journe e...
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#72 “If you want to be in the fashion industry…you got to learn to smile” – Federico Tan (@fedtan), Watch Collector and Founder of Advisory Council (@_advisorycouncil) from 2021-10-21T23:29:41
In this episode we talk to Fed about his life and how he entered the fashion, PR, and marketing industry. The transition from working for Diesel to becoming his own boss...
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#71 “Freedom is important..i don’t know how to do it any other way”– Carolina Bucci (@carolina_bucci), Jewellery Designer and Founder of La Catena from 2021-10-14T14:53:31
In this episode we speak to the woman behind Audemars Piguet’s frosted gold collection. We talk about how it all started with AP, her design process, where she gets her ...
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#70 “There is an attraction I have to watches that aren’t exactly in vogue”– Charlie Dunne (@books_on_time), Collector and Contributor at rescapement.com from 2021-10-07T12:23:49
In this episode Charlie shares with us his passion for history, antique shopping with his dad, and ultimately how his love for books got him into watches. We also discuss marketing in the watch ...
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#69 “The tactile sensation…the thing I think about when I think about the Simplicity”– Eric Ku (@fumanku), Collector and Founder of loupethis&10pastten from 2021-09-30T11:20:40
In the second part of our interview with Eric, we dive deeper into what makes loupethis unique. We talk about Cartier, Dufour, and what he is looking to collect next. We also learn a thing or tw...
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#68 “I’m telling people the word unpolished is bullshit” – Eric Ku (@fumanku), Collector and Founder of loupethis&10pastten from 2021-09-23T12:19:35
The name Eric Ku has become synonymous with vintage Rolex watches, a deal junkie by nature, Eric has amassed an impressive collection and launched numerous watch businesses. In this episode we t...
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#67 “You always feel a bit small when you’re amongst collectors” – Alvin Wong, Editor in Chief of Crown Watch Blog from 2021-09-16T12:38:21
In this interview with Alvin, we talk about his passion for music, memorable interviews he’s had during his career and the watch journalism space in Singapore.
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#66 “Pocket watches…the last few treasure hunts we have” – John Reardon (@johnreardon570), Founder of COLLECTABILITY (Part 2) from 2021-09-09T10:51:32
In part 2 of our interview with John we talk about the references that excite him, how to shop vintage, Hagmann made cases, and why all roads eventually lead to Patek P...
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#65 “We’re going to take that extra time to talk about your watch, your story” – John Reardon (@johnreardon570), Founder of COLLECTABILITY (Part 1) from 2021-09-02T13:54:24
In this episode John shares incredible stories of his career, how he started, the interview process with Patek Philippe, his time there, and finally coming full circle t...
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#64 “The watch industry is used to crises” – Serge Maillard, CEO of Europastar from 2021-08-26T14:56:42
In part 2 of our interview with Serge, we discuss the creation of “watch files” that supports horological education and history. We also talk about the trends that have ...
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#63 “It is your personality on your wrist”– Melissa Kong, Managing Editor of Crown Watch Blog from 2021-08-19T09:30:42
Like many journalists we have interviewed, the world of watch journalism chose Melissa, but her intention to write well about the subject led her to genuinely become pas...
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#62 “It can be a trophy that I can wear” – Masaharu Wada (@masaharu.me), Editor of Hodinkee Japan (Part 2) from 2021-08-12T09:23:32
In this episode, Masaharu talks about his favorite watches from his collection. We discuss what is luxury and what is purely an expensive price tag, the craze of limited editions in Japan and th...
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#61 “As a kid I bought into this model minority thing” – James Ren (@watchmedtime), Watch Collector and Co-Founder of @beyond.the.dial (Part 1) from 2021-08-05T10:46:08
In this episode, James shares his experience of growing up and being a minority in the U.S.. We talk about his path to becoming a doctor and what that means to fit the Asian stereotype. With Asi...
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#60 “Watches…it exercises my engineering mind” – Carson Chan (@watchprofessor), Watch Collector (Part 1) from 2021-07-29T10:29:45
Better known under his nickname “watch professor” Carson has turned his passion for watches into his career. His love for all things mechanical is evident in the knowledge he has on cars, motorc...
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#59 “You need to have a bit of fear always at the back of your mind” – Sean F (@buat_masa), Watch Collector (Part 1) from 2021-07-22T10:13:54
Sean is best recognized on IG for his tattooed forearm and collection of Seikos and G Shocks. In this episode we talk about his move to China from Malaysia, the dynamics of family businesses and...
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#59 “You need to have a bit of fear always at the back of your mind” – Sean F (@buat_masa), Watch Collector (Part 1) from 2021-07-22T10:13:54
Sean is best recognized on IG for his tattooed forearm and collection of Seikos and G Shocks. In this episode we talk about his move to China from Malaysia, the dynamics of family businesses and...
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#58 Giving birth to a family of watch lovers - Watch Collector @Watchmadmac (Part 2) from 2021-07-15T14:38:22
In our second part of our interview with “Mac” we dive into parenting and how his love for watches sequentially influenced his wife and son to become watch enthusiasts too. We talk about watch f...
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#57 “Is another brand jumping on the hype train?” – Joe (@Biaoist), Watch Collector and Founder of Redbar Taiwan (Part 1) from 2021-07-08T11:16:13
In this episode, we talk about the importance of leadership. Joe is a shining example of one, a financier by trade, he has led in both his work life and Taiwan’s watch community. Since becoming...
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#56“If I had been wearing a gold Rolex, my arm would have been chopped off” – Kelvin Sa, Watch Collector and Co-founder of the ShanghaiWatchGang (Part 2) from 2021-07-01T09:49:07
In the second part of our interview with Kelvin, we focus on his watch collection. He shares many of his stories of how he acquired his most beloved pieces, one of which...
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#55 “Many times the most sophisticated restoration that is undisclosed happens to watches that go through auction…” – Eric Wind (@ericmwind), Founder of Wind Vintage from 2021-06-24T10:56:56
Eric is known for his expertise in vintage watches. Having been a contributor for Hodinkee and then moving on to become the Vice President and Senior Specialist at Chris...
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#54 “I’m now a Chrono24 scroller” – Lydia Winters (@enjoythewatches) , Watch Collector from 2021-06-17T10:03:39
Lydia’s story is one of serendipity. Having been one of the first women to create Minecraft content, she is now one of the core members of the Mojin team in Sweden. Her ...
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#53 “I was obsessed with time keeping, counting down to recess”- Ronald Chew (@horologym), Watch Collector from 2021-06-14T21:08:47
Ronald was always fascinated by watches since his primary school days, his collection has since grown to include pieces that each mark significant milestones and memorie...
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#52 “I’ve been making these videos for 7 years and there’s no secret to what I do”- Tim Mosso, Media Director and Watch Specialist at Watchbox from 2021-06-03T09:10:58
Tim Mosso’s name has become synonymous with the widely recognized watch dealership, Watchbox. In this episode, we discuss how Tim’s watch reviews are produced at incredi...
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#51 “If anything can be worth the price of a car and you can hold it in your hand…” – Stephen Foskett, Founder of Grail Watch and Grail Watch Reference from 2021-05-27T09:43:31
With watch media becoming increasingly filled with ads, Stephen’s voice is a breath of fresh air. In this episode, Stephen shares how his love for learning led to the start of Grail Watch and wh...
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#50 “People are ready to pay again for good content” – Serge Maillard, CEO of Europastar from 2021-05-20T13:25:19
Now in its 94th year, Europastar has lived through four generations - evolving from a trade magazine, to its modern day form as an international watch publication. In this episode we talk to Ser...
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#49 “I’m more about people than more about brands” – Allen Farmelo, Founder of Beyond the Dial from 2021-05-13T11:55:25
Beyond the Dial started off as a podcast that gave Allen a creative outlet to deep dive and discuss watches in a way that working in the watch publication world never di...
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#48 “You need exposure to these things before you understand what you like” – Nick De, Watch Collector from 2021-05-06T11:20:49
Working with cybersecurity technology meant Nick was always staring into computers all day and that made him yearn to stare into something else- his timepieces. In this ...
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#47 “I was going to create something like Hodinkee, but then I heard they were coming” – Masaharu Wada, Editor of Hodinkee Japan from 2021-04-29T09:35:04
Listening to Masaharu’s story, it seems inevitable he would have ended up working in the watch industry. Having spent many years in digital marketing, he took those skills and grew his watch blo...
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#46 Watches and Wonders 2021 with TWL podcast team from 2021-04-22T09:33:57
Just like that Watches and Wonders 2021 is over. It has been a while since the whole team has gotten together to chat. On this episode we all gather to talk about our picks for the year, our onl...
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#45 “It’s so refreshing to hear the dedication to the information as opposed to dedication to the hits and views” – Adrian Barker, Creator of Bark and Jack (Part 3) from 2021-04-15T09:59:40
Sadly there’s no other place to start but the fact that ADRIAN’S BALDING!!! And you heard it here first!!! So before he loses all his hair and his YouTube career reaches...
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#44 “When you just hear a voice, it makes sincerity so much more important” – Katlen, Host of the Tenn&Two Podcast (Part 1) from 2021-04-08T21:09:42
Finally, we are interviewing another female podcast host! Katlen and Katarina together started the now famous Tenn & Two watch podcast which is now one of the most estab...
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#43 “No one’s going to trade a month’s worth of food for a watch” – Kelvin Sa, Watch Collector and Co-founder of the ShanghaiWatchGang (Part 1) from 2021-04-01T10:09:53
Here is another episode that left our hosts in awe. As the epitome of a hustler, Kelvin, equipped with razor sharp focus, embodies many characteristics displayed in many...
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#42 “When you make a movie everything is fake…I want to have one thing that is real.” – Eric Heise, Watch Collector and member of the ShanghaiWatchGang (Part 1) from 2021-03-25T22:17:12
If you are a fan of Chinese blockbuster films there is a high chance you would have seen Eric on screen. Eric has built an extensive collection of vintage pieces, many o...
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#41 “Once I got that bee sting from the Speedmaster it started to spread” – Marco (@themattedial), Watch Collector from 2021-03-19T11:18:25
Like any hobby, watch collecting can be either a group or solo journey and for Marco it was very much the latter until more recently. In this episode he shares with us h...
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#40 “I’m a great believer of taking yourself out of your comfort zone” – Angus (@Watchmadmac), Watch Collector (Part 1) from 2021-03-11T18:54:18
At the risk of sounding cheesy, us at the Waiting List Podcast have utter admiration and respect for Angus. He is a living and breathing example of class and we have been looking forward to rele...
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#39 “Accept being normal and you can get through a lot” – James Hsu, Watch Collector (Part 1) from 2021-03-04T21:41:23
James is the living embodiment of the saying: “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade”. In this episode, Shanghaiwatchgang member James Hsu shares his moving story of...
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#38 “There is a misperception that intelligent people are happier” – Wei Koh founder of Revolution and The Rake from 2021-02-25T10:23:08
Wei Koh is synonymous with the world of watches, men’s fashion, negronis, and of course- dachshunds. In this episode, Wei shares with us about his childhood, life in dif...
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#37 “It’s like peeling back an onion, there are just layers and layers” – Mark Cho from The Armoury from 2021-02-18T12:51:49
Mark and his team at The Armoury are known for their exquisite taste in watches and menswear. In Hong Kong, The Armoury has become synonymous with fine sartorial menswear. In this episode, Mark ...
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#36 Chinese New Year Special from 2021-02-11T11:27:39
Gong Xi Fa Cai! Aside from this being the most joyous time of the year for many of us, we are thankful that CNY kickstarted what has become The Waiting List Podcast one year ago. This episode is...
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#35 “Elegance is the ability to put others at ease” - The Parisian Gentleman, Hugo Jacomet from 2021-02-05T17:47:14
In this episode we are fortunate to interview someone who is as passionate in sartorial elegance as we are in horology. In recent years, arguably no other individual has championed bespoke mensw...
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#34 "Going to Watch GTGs is like watching National Geographic” – Waiting List Podcast Host, Lung Lung Thun (@lunglungthun) from 2021-01-28T09:53:24
We forgot about this episode! Recorded back when The Waiting List Podcast was in its infancy, Lung Lung’s second part of her interview (listen to her first episode to have your socks blown off) ...
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#33 “I knew that most of my education would come from outside of the classroom” – Miles Fisher (@milesfisher) from 2021-01-22T14:19:04
Miles Fisher is one of the most multi-talented individuals we have interviewed thus far. He has found success in all the spaces he has entered, from acting, entrepreneurship, and most recently p...
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#32 “The independents actually have to do something special to sell their watches” – Jack Hu (@janvierrousseau) from 2021-01-15T20:27:27
As one of the @Shanghaiwatchgang members, Jack Hu epitomizes the new wave of young Chinese collectors in the East who are private, possess the spending power, knowledge and passion that surpasse...
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#31 “There are few life forms on earth worse than a watch dealer” - Christian Zeron, Founder of Theo and Harris from 2021-01-08T09:30:27
What began as a dorm room project during law school in 2014, Christian Zeron has built Theo and Harris to become one of the most recognized names when it comes to vintage wristwatch retail. In t...
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#30 Countdown to Christmas from 2020-12-22T00:47:08
The title pretty much says it all. It has been a crazy year for all of us and we would like to take this opportunity to reflect back on the last few months and thank all the wonderful guests we ...
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#29 “They know that Jaclyn does not want a bottle of perfume or heels” Jaclyn Li (a.dose.of.time) from 2020-12-10T21:02:27
We felt our first instalive session with Jaclyn earlier in 2020 was not enough to illustrate the depth and wisdom this young lady has to show so this is our part 2. In this episode, we talk abou...
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#28 “Am I into luxury? It felt a bit dirty” – Adrian Barker, Creator of Bark&Jack (Part 2) from 2020-12-03T19:26:32
In the second part of our interview with Adrian, we discuss his own watch collecting journey and how it all started with an unexpected watch purchase from a fashion brand. With little knowledge,...
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#27 “I didn’t know there was something called a waiting list” - Pakho Lam, Collector from 2020-11-27T23:59:12
Having moved to Abu Dhabi a few years ago, Pakho discovered his passion for watches through serendipity. From his first encounter with a Rolex Sea Dweller to his now pre...
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#26 A fourth generation watch strap maker, Sales and Marketing at Hirsch, Nikolaus Hirsch from 2020-11-19T10:58:29
Founded by his great grandfather, the Hirsch watch strap brand has gone on to become a household name in the Swiss watch industry. Nikolaus himself is an entrepreneur, who has already made the F...
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#25 “You are inheriting someone else’s story or you are starting your own”- Cole Pennington, Editor for HODINKEE from 2020-11-12T17:47:53
In our second episode with Cole Pennington from HODINKEE, we look at how and what he collects, his fascination with watch engravings and his connection with wartime pieces. He shares with us som...
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#24 “Bark and Jack was actually just an escape, a way to share a passion” – Adrian Barker, Creator of Bark&Jack from 2020-11-04T23:50:44
If there is one word to describe Adrian, it would be authentic. In this first episode of our two-part interview, Adrian shares with us how he went from working at Apple to creating his highly su...
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#23 “On hindsight everything always makes sense”- a conversation with SWISSWATCHGANG from 2020-10-29T14:58:28
In one of our funniest interviews to date, we interview Marko Koncina who founded the Instagram and YouTube channel SWISSWATCHGANG. Marko’s journey starts from Slovenia, and his story of self-di...
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#22 Watches are a magnet for good stories- Cole Pennington, Editor for HODINKEE from 2020-10-25T21:49:19
HODINKEE is without a doubt the biggest name in the watch media industry, and Cole in our opinion, has done a thing or two to contribute to its success. Cole is an exceptional journalist with mo...
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#21 A website for the consumer, not the industry – Founder of aBlogtoWatch, Ariel Adams (Part 1) from 2020-10-15T13:11:18
aBlogtoWatch has become a mainstay in most, if not, every watch enthusiast’s browser at some point in their watch collecting journey. In the first episode of our two-part interview with founder...
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#20 How an innocent hobby for photography launched Horoloupe into stardom- Watch Collector, Austen Chu from 2020-10-08T10:53:21
Austen’s IG handle ‘Horoloupe’ has become one of the most recognized names in the watch world, but beneath all that glam and attention, lies a smart, hardworking and genuine guy that has had to ...
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#19 The one where Lung Lung and Daniel were interviewed by REVOLUTION from 2020-10-01T20:16:31
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival to our listeners! In this episode the tables are turned - Lung Lung and Daniel are interviewed by Revolution's Stephanie Ip and Kevin Cureau! We discuss how Shanghai Wa...
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#18 Living by the 10x rule - Roneel, Watch collector and Entrepreneur from 2020-09-25T19:27:58
Roneel is one of the most culturally diverse guests that we have had on our podcast. Growing up as a minority in Japan and eventually making his way to Hong Kong, he exemplifies what is possible...
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#17 Be so good they can't ignore you - Lung Lung Thun from 2020-09-25T19:18:17
In this episode we peel back Lung Lung in a way you’ve never read or heard before. Speaking without barriers or guard, we go deep: discussing her childhood, upbringing, family and her aspiration...
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#16 A difficult road that led to beautiful destinations- Louis Yeung, Editor in chief of Ming Watches from 2020-09-25T19:18:02
A veteran in the watch world, Louis has experienced and covered so many roles in the watch industry from regional marketing for big brands including Hublot and Greubel Forsey to now being a watc...
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#15 A couple that took a chance with watches and never looked back – Stephanie Ip&Kevin Cureau from Revolution Watch (Part 1) from 2020-08-14T22:51
This is an eye-opening episode for those who have always wanted to learn about the people behind the watch articles that you read daily. Steph and Kevin are the editor in chief and author/digita...
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#14 Tip No.1 Do not come to Zoe with a fake watch- Watchbox’s Zoe Abelson from 2020-08-06T13:00
In this second episode of Zoe’s interview, we uncover the do’s and dont’s of dealing on the secondary market. Zoe shares clever insights into trends that are taking place in the watch world, and...
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#13 Taking the road less travelled. Collector, Entrepreneur, and Co Founder of the Waiting List Podcast - Daniel Sum (Part 2) from 2020-08-05T18:06
In our second interview with Dan, we take a lookat his personal watch collection and his collecting philosophy including purchasing regrets and wish lists. He gives tips on starting a business a...
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#12 “You have to look at the world 360 degrees.” Watches Editor for Lifestyle Asia - Randy Lai from 2020-07-23T17:36
Randy is a true reflection of the quote he lives by. He is best described as a polymath, he covers everything from fashion, food and beverages, and most importantly watches on the Lifestyle Asia...
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#11 Finding oneself through watches. Collector, Entrepreneur, and Co Founder of the Waiting List Podcast - Daniel Sum (Part 1) from 2020-07-17T15:15
In the first episode of this two part series, Dan, who is better known as @ShanghaiWatchGang retraces his journey of how watches came to pervade every corner of his life and ultimately led him t...
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#10 Where it all started- the people behind the Waiting List Podcast - Alex, Daniel, Lung Lung from 2020-07-02T18:45
In our first episode without guests, we rewind and begin with how this podcast idea started and the meaning behind “The Waiting List”. We question the phenomenon and the theories of how the wait...
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#9 From Tai Po to Central in 5 minutes – Hon Ng tells us how from 2020-06-13T20:24
Welcoming back our good friend Hon Ng for a casual chat - we discuss flying taxis – and the potential ramifications on other industries of having the convenience of being from Tai Po down to Cen...
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#8 Carving a path and leaving his own mark in the world- Artist and Entrepreneur Oscar Wang from 2020-06-13T20:19
Best known for his collaborations with giant fashion names like Fendi and Vogue just to name a few, Oscar also runs a creative branding company, a talent agency, and several F&B businesses. Stil...
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#7 How my watch journey started from the back of an Argos catalogue – Hon Ng from 2020-06-13T19:18
In this episode we have a very casual conversation with our friend Hon Ng, a lawyer based in Hong Kong who has now changed roles to head the business development team at Uber. Sounds dry? Don’t ...
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#6 A dare to dream- Restauranteur Jonathan Bui from 2020-06-13T18:59
Jonathan’s bars and restaurants have long been recognized as the go-to hotspots in Hong Kong. In this episode, Jonathan shares his story of how his passion for F&Band service led him to the succ...
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#5 “I’ll keep going” How a fascination for mechanical movements led to his love for watches - Chester Pan from 2020-06-11T19:28
In the second episode of our two-part interview with Chester, we explore his journey into watch collecting. The watch that started it all, and the many influences through his childhood that has ...
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#4 How a second generation rich kid is choosing to write his own story in life - Chester Pan from 2020-06-11T19:11
A true individual in every sense, in less than 2 years Chester’s collection has grown to become one that is hard to beat. In the first episode of this two-part interview, we talk about how Chest...
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#3 From West side to East side – Watchbox’s Zoe Abelson from 2020-06-11T16:29
Better known by her Instagram handle @watchgirloffduty and her captivating TikTok dance routines, Zoe is a senior client advisor at Watchbox – one of the biggest pre owned watch platforms in the...
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#2 From dirty aprons to expensive Liverano suits - how he made it – Alex Lau from 2020-06-05T04:16
One of the team’s favourite interviews, Alex strips himself bare to tell you the inspiring story of how he barely had a childhood and how this gave him the motivation and strength to chase his d...
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#1 From watch collector to auctioneer – the story of Thomas Perazzi, Phillips Head of Watches Asia (Instagram Live Audio) from 2020-05-30T04:47
Taken from an Instagram Live session, out first episode is a rare opportunity to hear Thomas’ own personal story of how wristwatches captivated him as a young boy and how he got into the watch i...
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