Wristwatch Weekly
A weekly podcast about wristwatches hosted by Peter (Mystery Watch Guy) and Chris (Budget Watchman), two collectors with over 30 years of combined experience. They cover everything from beginner-friendly timepieces to high-end luxury watches, discussing news, new releases, and honest opinions on brands like Rolex, Omega, Grand Seiko, Casio, and Timex. Peter offers guidance for new collectors, while Chris focuses on affordable watches and microbrands, aiming to help listeners make better watch decisions without the hype.
Episodes
New Omega Bond & Spectre Seamasters, G-Shock Sushi & Windup NYC | Wristwatch Weekly Ep.17
In Episode 17 of Wristwatch Weekly, Peter is joined once again by GatorCris for a packed episode covering some of the biggest and most interesting watch releases of the week.We kick off with What’s On The Wrist before getting straight into the controversial new Omega Seamaster Diver 300M James Bond and Spectre collection. Peter is seriously tempted by the new black Spectre version, while Cris shar
Inside Christopher Ward with Senior VP Mike Pearson | Bel Canto, The Twelve, Loco & What’s Next | Ep.15
Wristwatch Weekly Episode 15, Peter and Chris are joined by Mike Pearson, Senior Vice President of Christopher Ward for North America and Global Retail, for a deep dive into the past, present and future of one of the most talked-about independent watch brands in the world.We start with What’s On The Wrist, before going right back to Mike’s beginnings in watches, including the £20 X-Files watch tha
New Rolex Padellone, Christopher Ward Chronograph & G-Shock CasioNaut | Wristwatch Weekly Ep.14
Wristwatch Weekly Episode 14 is here, and Budget Watch Man Chris is back for another week of new watch releases, strong opinions and the occasional disagreement.We start with What’s On The Wrist, with Chris showing off a newly acquired old-stock Casio G-Shock and Peter wearing the Elliot Brown Bloxworth Heritage Diver, before getting straight into some of the biggest releases of the week.First up
Nico Leonard vs Christopher Ward + The Biggest New Watch Releases | Wristwatch Weekly Ep.13
In Wristwatch Weekly Episode 13, I’m joined once again by fellow watch collector and TikTok creator GatorCris for a packed episode covering eight of the biggest recent watch releases, leaks and announcements.We start, as always, with What’s On The Wrist, with GatorCris wearing his Radcliffe × The Mad Watch Collector collaboration and me wearing the classic Rolex Submariner No Date.Then we get into
Seiko x Honda, TAG Heuer, IWC Mercedes & More | Wristwatch Weekly Ep.12
Wristwatch Weekly is back for Episode 12, and after a few weeks away, Chris and I have plenty of new watches to catch up on.We start with what’s on the wrist, including the Christopher Ward C60 Sapphire Edge and my new Omega Seamaster Ultra Deep, before getting into some of the biggest and most interesting recent releases.This week we discuss:Seiko 5 Sports × Honda Motocompo Limited EditionTAG Heu
GatorCris on Microbrands, Windup Chicago & Building a 40-Watch Collection | Wristwatch Weekly Ep 11
In this episode of Wristwatch Weekly, I sit down with fellow TikTok watch creator and avid collector Cris, better known as @GatorChris.Cris wears a different watch almost every day, owns a collection of around 40 watches and regularly travels to watch shops and events around the world. We discuss how he got into collecting, his love of microbrands, why he believes more collectors should consider h
Rolex, Omega & Watch Collecting with Rio the Watcher | Wristwatch Weekly Ep.10
🎙 Welcome back to Wristwatch Weekly!In Episode 10 we're joined by one of TikTok's fastest-growing watch creators, Rio the Watcher.We discuss how Rio first got into watch collecting, the watch that started everything, why he still loves Casio G-Shock, his thoughts on Rolex, Omega, luxury watches, content creation and the biggest mistakes new collectors make.If you're just starting your
The Mad Watch Collector: Best Watches, Biggest Mistakes & Hot Takes | Ep.8
This week on Wristwatch Weekly we're joined by one of the biggest personalities in the watch community, Russ from The Mad Watch Collector.We discuss how Russ got started on YouTube, the watches that shaped his collection, why he changed his mind about titanium watches, the rise of microbrands, watch collecting mistakes, content creation, and some seriously controversial watch opinions.We also
New IWC Vertical Drive, TAG Monaco Split-Seconds, AP Summer Collection & Oris Lou Gehrig | Wristwatch Weekly Ep.7
Description:Welcome back to Wristwatch Weekly.In Episode 7, Peter and Chris dive into some of the most interesting watch releases of the week, including the incredible new IWC Pilot's Watch Performance Chronograph Perpetual Calendar Digital Date-Month "Vertical Drive", the stunning TAG Heuer Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph, the Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Lou Gehrig Limited Edition,
Wristwatch Weekly Ep.5 | New Omega James Bond Seamaster, AP x Swatch Fallout & Christopher Ward C63 True GMT
Welcome back to Wristwatch Weekly.In Episode 5, Peter and Chris dive into one of the biggest weeks in the watch world recently, including the new Omega Seamaster “007 First Light”, the ongoing fallout from the AP x Swatch Royal Pop collaboration, new Maritimers, and some seriously interesting enthusiast watches in our new Hands On Horology segment.This week we take a closer look at:Omega Seamaster
Wristwatch Weekly Podcast Episode 4 - Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop pocket watch Debate, Christopher Ward c63 Sealanderautomatic , Longines HydroConquest special edition & The £1,000 Challenge
In Episode 4 of Wristwatch Weekly, Peter and Chris discuss the biggest story in the watch world right now — the controversial new Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop collaboration.Is this a clever move bringing luxury watches to a wider audience, or has hype culture gone too far?We also take a look at the new Longines HydroConquest Special Edition, the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Automatic, Casi
Wristwatch Weekly Episode 3 - How Dave Built La Touraine Watches
Welcome back to Wristwatch Weekly.In Episode 3, we’re joined by Dave, founder and owner of La Touraine Watches, for a deep dive into microbrands, watch collecting, WatchTok, and what it really takes to build a watch brand from the ground up.We talk about Dave’s collecting journey from Timex and Bulova through to Omega, the emotional story behind his Speedmaster and Planet Ocean, the origins of La
Wristwatch Weekly - Episode 2 - New Releasesm Grail Watches & Budget Picks
Wristwatch Weekly Episode 2 is live – and it’s a packed one this week.We get into loads of watch news and new releases, including the new Christopher Ward C63 Sealander, the Bulova Lunar Pilot “Black Hole”, Certina DS Action Diver summer editions, Zenith Chronomaster Revival A384 Tropical, the Timex x Harry Potter automatic, and the latest TAG Heuer Monaco.In Grail Corner, we talk about watches we
WristWatch Weekly - Episode 1 - Watches and Wonders 2026
Welcome to Episode 1 of the Watch Podcast with Peter (Mystery Watch Guy) and Chris (Budget Watchman).In this episode, we break down the biggest releases from Watches & Wonders 2026, sharing our favourite picks and a few that didn’t quite hit the mark. We cover brands including Rolex, Vacheron Constantin, Grand Seiko, Laurent Ferrier, and IWC, giving our honest thoughts as collectors with over
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