Lonely Wrist: All Things Watches & Horology
Lonely Wrist is a podcast that goes inside the movement, bringing you inside the world of watches through candid conversations with the people who drive it forward.
Each episode features in-depth interviews with industry insiders including Executives, master watchmakers, designers, collectors, content creators, and historians offering rare insights into the passion, precision, and business behind every timepiece.
From legacy brands to innovative microbrands, from movement architecture to marketing strategy, we explore the many layers of horology through the voices of those shaping its past, present, and future.
Whether you're a seasoned collector or just beginning your journey into watches, Lonely Wrist offers a unique perspective on the artistry, culture, and the industry of watches, one episode, and one insider, at a time.
Tune in bi-weekly and hear the stories ticking behind every Lonely Wrist.
Episodes
70 episodes
MicroMilSpec on Building Custom Watches For Norwegian Special Forces with Theo de Turckheim
A watch can be “tough” on paper and still fail the moment it needs a quick repair, a secure crown, or a bezel you can actually grip with gloves. That’s why my conversation with Theodore from Micro Milspec goes deeper than specs and into the rea...
How Grandeur's Belal Shaher Builds In-House Complications At Factory Prices
A minute repeater that sells out before anyone sees the movement should make every watch nerd stop scrolling. From our first studio recording in Las Vegas, we sit down with Belal Shaher, the founder of Grandeur, to hear how an independent watch...
From Soviet-Era Sketches To A Georgian Design House with Zviad Tsikolia
A designer’s origin story can smell like acetone, sound like ticking, and feel like a country waking up to its own potential. That’s where we go with Zviad Tsikolia—a friend, an industrial designer, and the creative force turning Georgian ident...
Black Badger's James Thompson On Joy, Grit, And Building Watches That Don’t Ask Permission
The watch world loves a good story. We love a good material even more. James “Black Badger” Thompson drops by to unpack how real experimentation beats borrowed heritage, and why joy—yes, actual fun—belongs on the wrist. From a tongue-in-cheek “...
A Tale of Two Wristies: We Sat Down To Talk Watches And Ended Up Talking Life, Community & More
What if the best watch conversations aren’t really about watches? We sit down with Chris and Iman from A Tale of Two Wristies and follow the thread from wrist checks to real life—friendship, mental health, boundaries with screens, and the small...
Watch Innovation Straps: Building A Trusted Watch Strap Brand From The Ground Up With James Rose
A watch can feel brand new with the right strap, and James Rose knows exactly why. As the founder of Watch Innovation Straps, James walks us through the hard-won lessons of building a strap brand that collectors actually trust—from dialing in m...
From a Borrowed Datejust To Watchbox Diaries: How Passion Became A Career with Lucy Kapetanovic
A stretched Jubilee bracelet. Scratches that read like chapters. That’s where Lucy’s journey began—borrowing a humble Datejust that revealed how watches carry lives, not just time. From that spark grew Watchbox Diaries and a mission: make watch...
How WatchGang Is Making Watch Collecting Fun with CEO Chad Tsagris
What if buying a watch felt less like chasing hype and more like discovering your taste—one smart step at a time? We sit down with Watch Gang CEO Chad Tsagris to unpack how a bold subscription model, a curated “Wheel,” and five-figure mystery d...
From A Soviet Workshop To Modern Manufacture with Raketa's David Henderson-Stewart
A forgotten factory. Old machines humming. A movement that comes back to life after being frozen in Antarctic ice. That’s the energy behind our conversation with David Henderson-Stewart, the lawyer-turned-restorer who picked up Raketa when it w...
The Charriol Legacy Reinvented with Coralie Charriol
How do you preserve a 40-year legacy while innovating for the future? When Coralie Charriol unexpectedly stepped into the CEO role following her father's passing, she faced exactly this challenge with the iconic Swiss luxury brand he'd built fr...
Preserving 160 Years of Zenith Watchmaking Excellence with Laurence Bodenmann
Meet the guardian of horological history at one of Switzerland's most storied watchmaking houses. As Head of Heritage for Zenith, Laurence Bodenmann oversees a treasure trove that would make any watch enthusiast weak at the knees—more than 1.3 ...
Preserving the Spirit of Alsta with Angus McFadden: A Diving Icon Reborn
What happens when a frustrated vintage watch collector stumbles upon a forgotten brand with a fascinating cinematic history? Angus McFadden joins us to share how he breathed new life into Alsta, the Swiss-made American watch brand that adorned ...
From Clinton To Hampden: A Century Of American Watchmaking with Joe Wein
A century-old American watch brand doesn’t just survive on luck; it survives on purpose. We sit down with Joe Wein, the third‑generation CEO of Hampden Watch, to explore how a family business threaded its way from Chicago’s catalog era to today...
The Watch Brand That Gives Back: Trip Henderson's Mission at Lōcī
What if your watch could do more than just tell time? What if it could help protect the very places that inspire its design?Trip Henderson's journey from Navy service to tech entrepreneur to disaster relief leader ultimately led him to ...
The Art of Reviving Heritage Watch Brands with Tom van Wijlick from CDMLEC
What does it take to resurrect legendary watch brands from the past? Tom van Wijlick, the visionary behind CDMLEC, joins us to share his remarkable journey from IT entrepreneur to guardian of horological heritage through his revival of Lebois &...
Veterans, Valor, and Timepieces: The Anti-Watch Watch Club Story
What happens when watch enthusiasm meets a passion for service? The Anti-Watch Watch Club (AWWC) is redefining what a watch community can accomplish by focusing on those who protect us every day.Cody Fite, Head of Business Development a...
From Australia to the World: Building Panzera Watches with Andrew Herman
What happens when two Australian watch enthusiasts decide to challenge the status quo of luxury timepieces? Andrew Herman, co-founder of Panzera Watches, reveals the remarkable journey of building a global watch brand that's sold 300,000 watche...
The Watch Journey: Chrono Girl Life Talks Collecting and Content
What transforms a casual watch observer into a passionate enthusiast with a collection of over 35 timepieces? For Anna of Chrono Girl Life, it began with simple curiosity about her partner's hobby and evolved into a rich journey of discovery, c...
Skyler Santana: What Your Favorite Watch Creators Won't Tell You
Two passionate watch content creators pull back the curtain on what really happens behind the scenes in the watch industry, revealing truths that most enthusiasts never hear about.Blake and Skyler Santana engage in a refreshingly candid...
After losing his memory, Rob Spencer discovered what time really means.
What happens when your entire life is erased in an instant? At 23, Robert Spencer survived a catastrophic accident that left him with total amnesia - wiping away every memory from birth until that moment. This devastating experience gave him a ...
Minutes and Hours: Rich Park on Building a Nationwide Watch Show
From overcrowding a restaurant to hosting 60+ prestigious watch brands across America, Rich Park's journey building Minutes and Hours represents something extraordinary in the world of horology – a genuine commitment to community.The sp...
The Timist: How James Bachici's Journey in Watches turned into a Voice for the Community.
What begins as a chance friendship forged through watch enthusiasm unfolds into one of the most illuminating conversations about why we truly collect timepieces. James Bachici (The Timist) shares his remarkable journey from a 15-year-old...
From Wrist Check Pod to Super Niche: Building a Watch Media Empire with Rashawn Smith
What happens when watch passion evolves from personal obsession to global media movement? Rashawn Smith, half of the creative force behind Super Niche Studios and co-host of Wrist Check Pod, reveals the extraordinary journey that transformed ca...
The Wrist Chick: A Fresh Female Voice in Watches
The watch industry has long been dominated by male voices, but The Wrist Chick is changing that narrative with her refreshing approach to horological enthusiasm. In this captivating conversation, we explore how a Hamilton Khaki Field watch spar...
Independent Spirit: Exploring Obscure Watch Collecting with Yandretti
What happens when a collector deliberately ventures beyond the comfort zone of familiar luxury brands? Yandretti, known for his eclectic collection of independent and micro-brand watches, takes us deep into the world of horological obscurity wh...
