The Waiting List Podcast

#233- Casual musings - Jac

#232-Watches and Wonders 2025 - Jac, Dan, Lung

Watches and Wonders 2025!

#231- Ep 2 The Waiting Room- Anxiety

In this episode, we talk about one of the most common mental disorders- anxiety.

#230-"I tend to go to auctions because that is the place with the most rare watches" - Karen Hung, Watch Enthusiast/Writer

On this episode, we speak to Karen @watch_garden_kh about how she got into watches, how she became a writer, and how she learned about FP Journe before Rolex.

#229-Ep 1 of The Waiting Room- "Uncle"

On the first episode of our mini series on mental health, we introduce you to our resident co host "Uncle".

#228-"There is nobody more snobbish than Parisians"- Gautier Massonneau, Founder of Trilobe watches

On this episode we interview Gautier on the history of the brand, his inspiration, and his vision for the Company and why it is important to stick to the brand's core principles.

#227-Happy CNY! - Dan, Jac, Lung Lung

We're back! Happy CNY, Gong Xi Fa Cai everyone!

#226- Merry Xmas and Happy NY!

In our final episode of 2024, we reflect on how we feel and just life in general.

#225-"In the watch world I equally have things...as important as getting a No.1 album" -James McVey, Singer/Member of The Vamps

On this episode we speak to James about his grails, watches with significance in his collection, getting cancelled on Reddit and why he was lucky to get introduced to watches not through Rolex or AP.

#224-"We actually supply the movement for 17 brands" - Swei, GM for Speake Marin Greater China

On this episode we speak to Swei about how he went from Nike, to Apple, to managing the Greater China market for Speake Marin. We talk about the Ripple collection, why the longevity of a brand is important to collectors, and how the brand has evolved to more modern designs.

#223-"If it was a Shanghai (watch), you could marry any girl" - Chris, Collector

On this episode we speak to Chris who started collecting watches in the early 90s. Originally French, he moved to China and started discovering a watch landscape that was very different from what he knew in Europe. He teaches us about Chinese watch brands and shares the story of receiving a very special piece from his father in law.

#222-Reverse Interview with - Ryan Goddu, Collector

In this new concept episode, Ryan interviews the 3 of us instead!

#221-3 of us Part 3 - Dan, Jac, Lung

#220-3 of us Part 2 - Dan, Jac, Lung

The title says it all, just the three of us catching up.

#219- "Were making watches, not units"- Nicholas Bowman-Scargill, Managing Director of FEARS watches

In this episode we speak to Nicholas @fearswatches about how he came to revive the brand, the success and growth of FEARS watches, why he left Rolex and more.

#218-"I know that I dont want to do things that are too obvious or too easy"- Matteo Violet-Vianello, Founder of ANOMA Watches

In this episode we speak to Matteo @anomawatch about how the inspiration for the ANOMA A1 came about and why interesting case shapes are making a comeback.

#217-Catch up - Dan, Jac, Lung

Another quick catch up before the summer comes to an end!

#216-"You present it as the greatest story that you can tell in that moment"- Arthur Touchot, Digital Director at Phillips Watches

In this episode we speak to Arthur @arthur_touchot about his journey from being a war correspondent reporter to working at Hodinkee and now Phillips Watches, the story of his steel panda, and more.

#215-"I've touched vintage pieces before but I've been burnt"- John, Collector

In this episode we speak to John @watch.academics about working with lab rats, why he chose Panerai as his first luxury watch and "interesting" shopping experiences.

#214-"I'm so much happier now than I was in the bubble COVID yeras because things make sense"- Eric Gustafson, Founder of Hairspring

In this episode we speak to Eric, founder of Hairspring @hairspringwatches about the differences between collectors from the US, Europe, and Asia, using his platform as a medium to bridge together the watch community through his great "Finds" and how we can all maintain our passion for this hobby when you feel like you've seen everything.

#213- GPHG 2024 - Dan, Jac, Lung

It's that time of the year again! Join us as we vote for 2024's GPHG nominees.

#212- The Quiet Club Part 2- Norifumi Seki, Watchmaker

Norifumi Seki (@aysopos_jal) won the Young Talent Competition hosted by F.P. Journe and the AHCI in 2020. He has since joined founders HK Ueda and Johnny Ting to launch Quiet Club's first watch called Fading Hours. Please go back and listen to Part 1 to hear their whole journey.

#211- "I'd love to get my art into the hands of ppl who inspired me in all the seasons of my life"- LABEG (Gabe Lau), Artist

On this episode we speak to Gabe @LABEG on living his dream of becoming an artist, why he chose to work with cardboard, his dream collab, and his watches.

#210- "I literally brought coins...i would listen to the quality of the sound"- H.K. & Johnny, Founders of Quiet Club

The Quiet Club (@quietclub_watches) is a watch brand designed and handcrafted in Tokyo. On this episode we speak to the brand's founders about their first model- 'Fading Hours' and it's alarm function operated by a mechanical gong.

#209- "I have this weird theory about the datograph"- Rich @watchbiao, Collector

On this episode we speak to Rich @watchbiao about the Alange Datograph, his collecting journey and his thoughts about living in the US versus living in China.

#208- AITAH - Dan, Jac, Lung

On this episode we discuss growing up in a Chinese family and more.

#207- Random musings - Dan, Jac, Lung

We've been having a lot of random thoughts lately and just thought we would share them all with you guys.

#206- "I hate watches that under utilize the case real estate"-Charles, Collector

In this episode we speak to Charles about his watch collecting philosophy, why he has shifted to visiting dealers and auction houses over ADs, and why Patek salons operate very differently from other retailers.

#205- "Hunting the ads...it almost replaces the need to have the watches"-Nick, Founder of Ad Patina

In this episode we speak to Nick about his vintage watch ad business Ad Patina @adpatina , how he turned a passion into a business, the similarities between his work and those of watch dealers, and the golden age of advertisements.

#204- Auction Insights- Dan, Jac, Lung

On this episode we discuss the art of auctioneering, auction results and insights.