Wrist Check Pod

In this episode of the Wrist Check Podcast, we sit down with designer, watch collector, and influencer Georgia Benjamin to explore her incredible journey in the world of horology. Georgia opens up about her first major watch purchase for her 30th birthday and how it sparked her passion for collecting vintage timepieces. She shares insights on being a woman in the watch industry, her obsession with Cartier’s rich history and design language, and the stories behind her enviable 30-piece collection. We also dive into the opportunities within fashion watch brands and what it takes to build an authentic voice as a watch influencer. Georgia treats the WCP team to a closer look at four very special gold watches from her collection, each with its own unique backstory. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just starting your horological journey, this conversation is packed with inspiration, knowledge, and plenty of golden moments. This episode is powered by Bezel. A platform for luxury watches, where you can buy, sell, trade, and even bid on watches up for auction. Follow the links below for more. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop 20,000+ watches at get bezel.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Bezel app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE to get the latest Wrist Check Pod content⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop our latest collaboration with WOLF 1834, The Shuttle Travel Case available ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on TikTok⁠⁠⁠ Chapters 00:00 - Intro 01:02 - Wrist Check 04:15 - Georgia's Rolex Cellini 06:43 - How design influenced my collecting 09:24 - Getting a Rolex Day-Date 13:35 - Quickly Becoming a Collector 17:09 - Collecting Vintage Watches 17:52 - Falling For Cartier 20:17 - Becoming an Influencer 23:12 - YSL Watch 25:15 - Whose Doing It Right? 28:02 - Fashion Watches 29:15 - Georgia's Piaget Dancer 31:12 - Hosting Watch Events 32:46 - How are watch brands responding 33:49 - Wearing Watches In The Wild 36:29 - Watch Design Winner 38:33 - Emilio Ballato Watch Stories 41:35 - Los Angeles Watch Community 43:27 - Georgia's Two Tone Rolex DateJust 47:38 - Watch Collecting Mentor 51:30 - Designing A Custom Tudor 52:54 - Outro --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wrist-check-pod/support

In this episode of the Wrist Check Podcast, we sit down with Cameron Barr, the visionary founder of Craft & Tailored, to explore his journey from collector to a leading vintage watch dealer. Cameron shares the story of selling his first watch and how it sparked a career in the world of horology. We dive into his insights from a Geneva panel on the transformative role of social media in the watch industry and the shifting dynamics with younger collectors entering the scene. Cameron also offers a rare glimpse into his personal collection, showcasing stunning timepieces and recounting his adventures traveling the globe in search of rare finds. Whether you're a seasoned collector or a curious newcomer, this episode delivers a masterclass in navigating the vintage watch market and the art of collecting. This episode is powered by Bezel. A platform for luxury watches, where you can buy, sell, trade, and even bid on watches up for auction. Follow the links below for more. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop 20,000+ watches at get bezel.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Bezel app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE to get the latest Wrist Check Pod content⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop our latest collaboration with WOLF 1834, The Shuttle Travel Case available ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on TikTok⁠⁠ Chapters 00:00 - Intro 01:02 - Wrist Check 06:30 - Cam's entry into watch collecting 11:16 - First Watch Sale 16:35 - Trends, Discovery, and Hype Watches 24:47 - Market Volatility and Watch Investments 28:29 - Social Media Impact 36:58 - Checking out Cam's Watches 55:36 - Outro --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wrist-check-pod/support

In this episode of Wrist Check Pod, Perri shares highlights from his trip to Geneva, including attending the prestigious GPHG ceremony—an award show celebrating the best in watchmaking—and an insider's tour of Kross Studio's cutting-edge manufacturing and design hub. The crew dives into the watch world's hottest debate: the divisive Royal Oak Concept collaboration between Audemars Piguet and artist Kaws. They also visit Sotheby’s to check out Tom Brady’s incredible "GOAT Collection," set to hit the auction block on December 10th. And, of course, they don’t hold back on their latest beef with Bremont. Tune in for all the horological drama and insider insights! This episode is powered by Bezel. A platform for luxury watches, where you can buy, sell, trade, and even bid on watches up for auction. Follow the links below for more. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop 20,000+ watches at get bezel.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Bezel app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE to get the latest Wrist Check Pod content⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop our latest collaboration with WOLF 1834, The Shuttle Travel Case available ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on TikTok⁠⁠ Chapters 00:00 - Intro 00:52 - Wrist Check 06:22 - Holiday Special 07:50 - Kross Studio Tour 11:48 - GPHG Ceremony 22:46 - AP Kaws Release 34:12 - Sothebys Tom Brady Auction 41:44 - Beef wit Bremont Watches --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wrist-check-pod/support

In this exciting episode of the Wrist Check Podcast, Perri and Rashawn reunite for an engaging conversation with Ben, the creator behind Ben's Watches. A rising star in the watch community, Ben shares his journey from a middle school fascination with bracelets to building a platform that bridges the gap between seasoned collectors and newcomers. We dive into his vintage Tudor Snowflake, discuss his collecting philosophy, and explore the impact of Gen Z on the future of luxury watches. With authenticity and passion, Ben offers insights into making watches accessible, flipping timepieces, and fostering inclusivity in the horological world. Plus, discover the team’s latest wrist-check picks, stories of nostalgic timepieces, and thoughts on modern watch trends. Don’t miss this candid conversation with one of the most relatable voices in watches today. This episode is powered by Bezel. A platform for luxury watches, where you can buy, sell, trade, and even bid on watches up for auction. Follow the links below for more. ⁠⁠⁠Shop 20,000+ watches at get bezel.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Bezel app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE to get the latest Wrist Check Pod content⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop our latest collaboration with WOLF 1834, The Shuttle Travel Case available ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on TikTok⁠⁠ Chapters 00:00 - Intro 01:04 - Wrist Check 09:23 - Creating Ben's Watches 14:22 - Becoming An Influencer 15:58 - Accessibility 17:40 - Watch Community 19:07 - Future Collectors 22:30 - Trends 28:56 - Facing The Public 32:46 - Style Of Content 34:11 - Rewarding Experiences 35:58 - Transparency 43:09 - Future Of Ben's Watches --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wrist-check-pod/support