Wrist Enthusiast Radio
Wrist Enthusiast Radio is a podcast by and for watch enthusiasts. Hosts Craig, Ben, and Derek discuss everything related to watches. The show is aimed at both seasoned watch nerds and newcomers, covering watch culture, collecting, and the broader industry in a conversational format.
Episodes
How a Tiny Watch Brand Landed the Heisman, CFP, and World Cup
This week on Wrist Enthusiast Radio, Craig, Ben, and Derek sit down with John, the founder of Axia Time, one of the most unconventional watch brands in the industry. Instead of building a traditional microbrand, John has grown Axia through high-end custom projects and major partnerships, including becoming the official watch of the College Football Playoff and working with the Heisman. Then John d
The Best Watch Releases of 2025 - 16 Categories + One Winner
In the final Wrist Enthusiast Radio episode of 2025, Craig, Ben, and Derek break down the best watch releases of the year across 16 different categories. From the best watches under $1,000 to standout luxury pieces, microbrand highlights, collabs, overhyped releases, and the brands to watch heading into 2026, every choice is based on real, hands-on experience rather than spec sheets or hype. The d
Dubai Watch Week 2025 Recap with Chad Alexander, Fred Savage, and Andrea Casalegno
Ben, Derek, and Craig sat down at Dubai Watch Week 2025 for a special on-site episode with three guests who each brought a different perspective on the show. Chad Alexander kicked things off with his favorite watches from the fair and his take on the biggest surprises. Fred Savage, actor, collector, and founder of Timepiece Grading Specialists, joined next to talk about the pieces that stood out t
Building the BEST 3-Watch Collection in Dubai
Ben, Craig and Derek are on the ground in Dubai for Dubai Watch Week 2025. The challenge? To hit the show floor and build their ultimate 3-watch collection on the show floor of Dubai Watch Week 2025: one watch under $10,000, one under $50,000, and one with no budget limit. Make sure to check out the sponsor of our podcast, Delugs! Delugs is a great place to get all your watch straps and accessor
The Ultimate Watch Draft: Who Built the Best 5-Watch Collection?
This week on Wrist Enthusiast Radio, Ben, Derek, and Craig face off in the first-ever Watch Fantasy Draft. Each of the guys builds a dream five-watch collection across five categories: Diver, Chronograph, GMT, Dress, and Wildcard. The catch? Once a watch is picked, it's off the board. With no budget, plenty of debate, and some friendly trash talk, the guys compare collections and challenge viewe
College Football Watches & Geneva Watch Days: The Wildest Week in Watches
This week on Wrist Enthusiast Radio, we're diving into one of the most unexpected crossovers in watchmaking — college football and luxury watches. Ben and Craig hit the road with Axia Time, the brand behind official watches for the College Football Playoff and the Heisman Trophy, and we share what really goes on behind those limited-edition team pieces. Then, we head to Geneva Watch Days 2025, whe
ORIS CEO Unveils New Stone Dial Watch | Oris Aquis New York Harbor II Hands-On
Craig, Derek, and Ben sit down with VJ Geronimo, Oris' CEO of the Americas, to talk about the brand's latest release, the Aquis New York Harbor II, and Oris's unexpected ties to baseball and country music. We cover the story behind Oris's sustainability projects, play a round of "This or That" with VJ, and dig into what makes the brand different as an independent watchmaker. Make sure to check o
The Most Overrated and Underrated Watches According to 3 Experts
In this episode of Wrist Enthusiast Radio, Craig, Ben, and Derek share their picks for the most overrated and underrated watches across every major category, including divers, chronographs, GMTs, skeleton watches, and more. They debate popular models like the Pelagos 39, the Submariner, and the Tissot PRX, and highlight overlooked favorites from brands like Zenith, Doxa, Longines, Cartier, and JLC
The Best Microbrand Watches in Every Category – Divers, GMTs, Chronos, Dress Watches & More!
In this episode of Wrist Enthusiast Radio, Craig, Derek, and Ben dive deep into the world of microbrands, bringing their personal picks and strong opinions across a range of watch categories. From affordable GMTs and creative chronographs to asymmetrical art pieces and full-blown complications, the crew covers it all—highlighting both fan favorites and obscure gems. Expect shoutouts to Wren, Studi
Watches That Tell the Story: From Interstellar to The Last of Us
In this episode of Wrist Enthusiast Radio, Craig, Ben and Derek dive into the world of watches that aren't just props, they're part of the plot. From the Hamilton Murph's role in Interstellar to the cracked-dial watch in The Last of Us, we explore the timepieces that drive emotion, character, and story on screen. We also look at Patrick Bateman's Seiko in American Psycho and how Richard Mille and
The Best Rubber Strap Watches - Over 20 Watches Mentioned
In this episode of Wrist Enthusiast Radio, Derek, Ben, and Craig break down their favorite watches that come on rubber straps and the ones they wish did. From classics like the Rolex Yacht-Master and Patek Philippe Aquanaut to underrated picks like the IWC Mark XV and Zenith Defy Skyline, the crew shares what works, what doesn't, and what could look even better with the right rubber strap. They
Building MEC Watches: From Collector to Creator with Carlos Ramirez
In this episode of Wrist Enthusiast Radio, Craig, Ben and Derek are joined by Carlos Ramirez, founder of MEC Watches, for a deep dive into his collecting journey, design philosophy, and the launch of his in-house jump hour masterpiece, the MEC 1. Carlos shares how his love for watches evolved from Fossil and Panerai to F.P. Journe, eventually inspiring him to create his own brand from scratch. Fro
Inside Watches & Wonders 2025 – Recapping the Best New Watches of the Show
In this very special episode of Wrist Enthusiast Radio, join Craig, Derek, and Ben LIVE from the Ulysse Nardin booth at Watches & Wonders Geneva as they dive into the most exciting releases, hot takes, and behind-the-scenes moments from the watch industry's biggest event of the year. From hands-on impressions of the new Rolex Land-Dweller and Cartier's small Santos to the groundbreaking Grand Se
Watch Photography Secrets & The Birth of Fleming Watches – James Kong (@Waitlisted)
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. Make sure to check
Watch Trends & Predictions for 2025 – What's Next for the Industry?
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 looking to the past? W
He Makes Coffee Tables That Look Like Rolexes?! 🤯 | Pedro Costa Interview
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 expanded into stunning lamp
The Best Watches of 2024 in All Categories and an Overall Winner
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 favorite release
Watches We'd Like to See Brands Bring Back; Our Thoughts on the Patek Philippe Cubitus
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 Watches & Wonder
Grand Seiko Manufacture Visit, WOS Buys Hodinkee, Our Thoughts on Fake Watches
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 Switzerland's recent purch
Our Favorite Watches Under $1000 in Every Category - Divers, Skeleton Dials, Chronographs, and More!
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. Definitely che
Donald Trump's New Watch Brand and Mark Zuckerberg's Heavy Hitting Collection
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 new releases, in
Ranking Dive Watches, Chronographs and More! Wrist Enthusiast Radio's First Watch Draft
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 News, Reviews and B
What's happening to Hodinkee? Best watch brand to buy? Answering your burning questions on Instagram
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 and more! Wat
Geneva Watch Days 2024 Highlights & Top Picks
Craig is in Geneva, Ben and Derek are not. But the guys got together via video chat to discuss all the top news coming out of the 2024 iteration of Geneva Watch Days. Konstantin Chaykin now has the thinnest watch in the world at 1.65mm, Jacob & Co. goes smaller with the 44mm Oil Pump, and the Alternative Horological Alliance was founded! Find out the guys' thoughts on all things Geneva Watch Week!
Watch Collaborations - The Good and The Bad
Craig, Derek and Ben talk about the many watch collaborations. What do they think of collaborations in general? Which are their favorite collaborations? Which collaborations are they not fans of? What collaborations would they like to see? Check out their thoughts on the endless new Swatch X Omega Speedmaster MoonSwatch collab, the Patek Philippe X Tiffany collab, the TAG Heuer X Kith collab, and
Our Biggest Watch Pet Peeves
Craig, Derek and Ben talk about their wristwatch pet peeves. Should all watches have microadjustments? Should any brands use leather straps with an embossed alligator pattern? Are limited editions of thousands of pieces truly limited? The guys share these pet peeves plus many others. Watch the full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TMz5fxBQNWI For Watch News, Reviews and Buying guides: https:
Vintage vs. Modern Watches. What's better?!
Craig, Derek and Ben vintage watches vs. modern watches. Is the scarcity of vintage watches artificial? How do you know you are getting the real deal? What are the advantages of a modern watch? And, the guys just talk generally about the pros and cons of both modern and vintage watches. Many hot takes are shared! Share your own in the comments! Watch the full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/e
The Most Controversial Watch Brands - Hublot, Jacob & Co., Richard Mille, Invicta and more!
Craig, Derek and Ben discuss the most polarizing watch brands and give their opinions. What do they think of perennial punching bag Hublot? How about Jacob & Co. and Richard Mille? Are they worth the hype? The guys even discuss Invicta (gasp). Are they good value watches? What do you think? Watch the full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/814AGifo_Mg For Watch News, Reviews and Buying guides:
Why Wrist Enthusiast Started a Watch Brand - The Wren Diver One Aqua
Wrist Enthusiast started a watch brand! After over a year in development, Craig and Wrist Enthusiast launched Wren, Wrist Enthusiast's house watch brand. The first watch, the Swiss made Diver One Aqua, is a dive watch with all details an enthusiast would want, like sandwich dial, box crystal, flat link bracelet and stunning aqua dial. But how did the idea for Wren come about? And what were some of
MinuteMon Joins Wrist Enthusiast Radio - From Watch Dealer to Content Creator
Another shake-up at the Wrist Enthusiast Radio podcast. Derek Mon, better known as @minutemon joins the pod as a regular. In this episode, Derek introduces himself, and discusses his watch journey. This includes both his work at his family's authorized watch retailer, Carat & Co., as well as his social media alter ego, @minutemon. The guys then discuss the evolving landscape of watch social media,
Talking Watches with Shark Tank's Kevin O'leary - Exclusive Interview
Kevin O'Leary stopped by to show Craig, founder of Wrist Enthusiast, some of the crazy watches in his collection and to talk watches. Mr. Wonderful discussed his collecting journey, watches as investments, as well as the watch market as a whole. Craig also shared some watches with the Shark Tank star, including the brand new Fleming Series One and some pieces from watch retailer European Watch Com
Are Watches Good Investments? Where Does the Watch Market Go From Here?
Craig, Travis and Ben discuss watches as investments, including the case for and against investing in watches (with special guest Karel from Barrelhand joining for another episode). The guys highlight the challenges and risks involved in investing in watches. They also discuss the influence of Crypto and NFTs on the watch market and the role of secondary market dealers in watch prices. The guys al
One Small Step for Watchmakers - Barrelhand Founder Karel Bachand Joins the Podcast
This week Karel Bachand, founder of Barrelhand, joins Craig, Travis and Ben on the Pod. They discuss the big news, that part of Barrelhand's next watch project, the Monolith, recently landed on the moon. Karel also tells the guys why he decided to make the ultimate tool watch, a watch that was made to go to the Moon and beyond. To read our Watch Guides, Reviews, Watch Spotting and more: https:/
Which Watches Should We Buy Next?!
This week, Craig, Travis, and Ben get personal and discuss their next big (planned) watch purchase. Craig is conflicted and needs advice, Ben has a good idea of what he wants, and Travis…well of course he has three watches already on his list. Hit play to hear the guys talk TAG Heuer, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Cartier and more! To read our Watch Guides, Reviews, Watch Spotting and more: https://www.wris
Season 2 Kickoff: Our Favorite Watches of 2023
Season 2 of Wrist Enthusiast Radio is here with some big changes! Craig and Travis are back, but Ben (of Ben's Watches on TikTok and Instagram) joins as a regular. Listen as Ben dives into his journey into watch collecting and the guys discuss their favorite watch releases of 2023. Do you agree with their picks? To read our Watch Guides, Reviews, Watch Spotting and more: https://www.wristenthusi
Hanging Out at Moserland, NYC - An Interview With H. Moser & Cie CEO Edouard Meylan
This week on Wrist Enthusiast Radio, Craig interviews Edouard Meylan, the CEO and co-owner of one of the most exciting independent watch brands, H. Moser & Cie from the brand's new lounge in New York City. Craig and Eduoard discuss the reason for opening the lounge, the future of the brand, and the brand's interesting contribution (along with MB&F) to Only Watch 2023. Tour of Moserland: https://
The Most Famous Watches in History
This week on Wrist Enthusiast Radio, Craig, Travis, and Adrian become history buffs. For many enthusiasts, there is something romantic about great watches being worn by historical figures or worn during historical feats. The guys talk through their favorite historical pieces and the important people that wore them. To read our Watch Guides, Reviews, Watch Spotting and more: https://www.wristent
How to Build a Watch Collection
In this week's episode, Craig, Travis, and Adrian talk about building a watch collection. Whether you are just getting into the hobby or have been collecting for years, there are often certain patterns and principals enthusiasts follow when building their dream collection. They talk through watch versatility, having a daily driver, and the key question: To dress watch or not to dress watch? To r
Can't Get a Rolex?! Here Are Some Worthy Alternatives to Iconic Rolex Models
Everyone loves Rolex. But for many, the crown is not obtainable, either because of lack of availability or sky high prices. This week, Craig and Travis discuss Rolex alternatives. The guys discuss some great alternatives to iconic Rolex watches, including the Submariner, Daytona and Datejust. These Rolex alternatives are from brands all over the spectrum, including Omega, Tudor, Zenith and even Ci
Vintage Inspired Watches: The Good and the Bad
This week Craig and Travis discuss vintage-inspired watches. Over the past 5-10 years, the watch industry has seen an influx of watch models inspired by timepieces of the past. Brands like Tudor have led the way with Black Bay, but there are a lot of great microbrands that have created interesting takes on modern watches with vintage design elements. Craig and Travis also discuss whether they are
Our Favorite Travel Watches
This week is all about jet setting. Craig, Travis, and Adrian talk about the ever romantic travel watch—what makes a watch such a great travel companion, what specs and features make it voyage worthy, and the thought that goes into packing watches for a trip around the world or down to the beach. Plus stick around for bloopers after the show! To read our Watch Guides, Reviews, Watch Spotting and
Wrist Enthusiast in England! An Interview With New Bremont CEO Davide Cerrato
On this week's episode, Craig travels to Henley-on-Thames, England, home of Bremont Watches to interview the new Bremont CEO, Davide Cerrato. Craig and Davide discuss what makes Bremont so special and Davide's plans for the brand. Once back home in the U.S.A., Craig discusses the trip with Adrian and Travis and gives his takeaways from the exclusive interview. To read our Watch Guides, Reviews,
Our Favorite Microbrand Watches
On this week's episode Craig, Travis, and Adrian talk about Microbrands. They discuss what makes them so interesting to many enthusiasts, and list some of their favorite Microbrand watches on the market today. To read our Watch Guides, Reviews, Watch Spotting and more: https://www.wristenthusiast.com Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wristenthusiast Facebook: https
The Most Important Watch in My Collection
Here's to new shows! Join Craig (Founder), Travis (Editor-in-Chief) and Adrian (Creative Producer) on this inaugural episode of Wrist Enthusiast Radio. On this episode, Craig and Travis talk about the history of wristenthusiast.com, what got them into watches, and reveal the most important watch in their collection. To read our Watch Guides, Reviews, Watch Spotting and more: https://www.wristenth
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