Wrist Enthusiast Radio

Mar 07 2025 31 ep. 49 mins 18
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A podcast by wrist enthusiasts, for wrist enthusiasts. Whether you are a watch nerd or a watch newbie, join Craig, Ben, and Derek as they talk all things watches.

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Watch Photography Secrets & The Birth of Fleming Watches – James Kong (@Waitlisted)

Mar 07 2025 95 mins  
From lawyer to watch photographer to co-founder of an independent watch brand—James Kong (@waitlisted) has done it all. In this episode, we talk about his journey into watches, the art of watch photography, and his role as COO of Fleming Watches. Plus, we get into the challenges of working with tantalum, his thoughts on watch design, and some spicy takes on watch photography. M

Watch Trends & Predictions for 2025 – What’s Next for the Industry?

Feb 26 2025 70 mins  
The watch industry is evolving, but where is it headed in 2025? In this episode of Wrist Enthusiast Radio, we break down the biggest trends we expect to see—from the rise (and fall) of integrated bracelet watches to the comeback of stone dials, microbrand innovations, and the growing shift in watch sizing. Will brands finally embrace future-forward designs, or will they keep look

He Makes Coffee Tables That Look Like Rolexes?! 🤯 | Pedro Costa Interview

Jan 31 2025 49 mins  
Pedro Costa and his company, Costa Design, are redefining watch artistry in a way no one else in the industry is. He’s not just crafting timepieces—he’s bringing them to life as jaw-dropping, larger-than-life sculptures. What started as handcrafted coffee tables shaped like oversized (and often fully functional) Rolex, Audemars Piguet, and Patek Philippe watches has now expan

The Best Watches of 2024 in All Categories and an Overall Winner

Dec 26 2024 88 mins  
2024 is coming to a close, and there were A LOT of exciting new watch releases this year. to close out the year, Craig, Ben, and Derek go through their favorite watches in a variety of categories, including dress watches, under $1,000, microbrands, independents, complications, chronographs and many more. The guys also give their overall favorite watches of 2024. Let us know your

Watches We'd Like to See Brands Bring Back; Our Thoughts on the Patek Philippe Cubitus

Dec 20 2024 58 mins  
What discontinued/vintage watches would we like to see brands bring back. From the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Rectangular, to the steel Vacheron Constantin Historiques 222 and the original Rolex Milgauss Reference 6541, there are a lot of watches Craig, Ben and Derek want to see come back. The guys also spend some time discussing the new Patek Philippe Cubitus and the upcoming 2025

Grand Seiko Manufacture Visit, WOS Buys Hodinkee, Our Thoughts on Fake Watches

Dec 01 2024 56 mins  
Craig is back from Japan. While there, he was there he visited both Seiko Epson, where Grand Seiko Quartz and Spring Drive watches are produced, and Grand Seiko Studio Shizukuishi, where Grand Seiko's mechanical watches are made. Craig, Ben and Derek discuss the trip, as well as Craig's interview of Akio Naito, President Of Seiko Watches. The guys also discuss Watches of Switzerlan

Our Favorite Watches Under $1000 in Every Category - Divers, Skeleton Dials, Chronographs, and More!

Nov 10 2024 61 mins  
Can you get a quality watch at under $1,000 USD? Turns out you can! Craig, Ben and Derek take a look at their favorite affordable watches in many different categories, including dive watches, skeleton watches, chronographs, field watches, and pilot watches. And introducing the new sponsor of our podcast, Delugs! Delugs is a great place to get all your watch straps and accessories

Donald Trump's New Watch Brand and Mark Zuckerberg's Heavy Hitting Collection

Oct 04 2024 51 mins  
There has been a lot of recent news in the watch industry. Craig, Derek and Ben tackle it all. They discuss Donald Trump's new watch brand, including his new gold tourbillon model (with hundreds of diamonds). Are Trump's watches worth it? They also discuss Mark Zuckerberg and his new insane watch collection. Why did the Meta founder get into watch collecting? The guys also discuss

Ranking Dive Watches, Chronographs and More! Wrist Enthusiast Radio's First Watch Draft

Sep 18 2024 45 mins  
It's watch draft time! Craig, Derek and Ben take turns picking their favorite dive watches, chronographs, and integrated bracelet watches. Where does the Rolex Submariner rank? How about the Omega Speedmaster? Watch and find out! Do you agree with their picks? Let us know in the comments. Watch the Full Video on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEKLco_k-r4 For Watch New

What's happening to Hodinkee? Best watch brand to buy? Answering your burning questions on Instagram

Sep 06 2024 48 mins  
Answering all your burning (watch) questions! In this episode Craig, Ben and Derek take questions from their followers about the watch industry. Nothing is off-limits. What are their thoughts on the latest Hodinkee news? What is the top trending type of watch? What watches they recommend? If they could only buy one brand, which brand would it be? The guys answer all these questions