Watch World with Faye

Welcome to the New Year and the season three opener of Watch World with Faye. Faye is joined by series regular Mark Toulson to review a year that threw everything at the watch industry, from tariffs and stock shifts to pricing pressure and the slow fade of post-COVID hype. Together, they unpack what really changed in 2025, who emerged stronger or weaker, and why the market feels more grounded agai...

In this episode of Watch World, Faye Soteri sits down with Luke Brewer from Watches.co.uk to unpack the realities of buying, selling, and collecting pre-owned watches. From first jobs on the high street to handling rare Pateks, Daytonas, and Speedmasters, Luke shares why pre-owned is not a compromise but often the most meaningful way into watch ownership. Together, they explore trust, pricing, sca...

In this episode of Watch World with Faye, the show takes a fresh lifestyle angle by pairing Grande Charte champagne with standout luxury watches. Anne walks Faye through the 2007, 2004 and Millennium 2000 cuvées, while Faye matches each one with her selections: Grand Seiko Snowflake, Zenith Chronomaster Sport, Cartier Tank Américaine, Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, Breguet Classique Souscription and Bo...

In this episode of Watch World, Faye Soteri and watch analyst Mark Toulson break down the luxury watch market’s reckoning. After years of record highs, exports are down, optimism is fading, and the question is clear: is this a correction, a crisis, or just time resetting itself? Faye and Mark unpack the causes of the current turmoil — from overproduction and tariffs to shifting consumer behaviour...

Faye and her guest, Laura Warrilow from Fellows Auctioneers, explore the fascinating world of rare and vintage watches. They discuss the significance of these timepieces as cultural artifacts, the evolution of the auction process, and why provenance matters in determining value. You’ll hear about iconic models like the COMEX prototype, TAG Heuer Monaco, Omega Speedmaster, and the legendary Paul Ne...

In this episode of Watch World with Faye, recorded at the Fears boutique in Bristol, Faye Soteri meets Nicholas Bowman-Scargill — the great-great-great-grandson of founder Edwin Fear — to discuss what it means to revive and run one of Britain’s oldest and youngest watch companies. From the rebirth of Fears to its quietly confident design philosophy and “good capitalism” ethos, Nicholas shares how...

Faye Soteri and Mark Toulson unpack the pull of resurrection in watches—from Speedmaster lore and modern METAS movements to Universal Genève’s delayed relaunch and why names like Favre-Leuba, Chapek, Moser, and Bovet keep returning. They weigh founders vs balance sheets, re-editions vs reinvention, and how archives meet today’s tech. Tune in now. Takeaways • The Speedmaster's design has made i...

Season two of Watch World with Faye opens in style—on the water at Bray Marina. Faye sits down with acclaimed wine consultant and lifestyle voice Libby Brodie for an afternoon of sparkling wines and nautically inspired timepieces. Together, they pair four distinctive watches—Doxa, Breitling, Rolex, and Patek Philippe—with equally remarkable wines and champagnes. It’s a conversation that blends lux...

Faye Soteri and Mark Tolson unpack a week of horological highs—from the £2K tourbillon that sparked debate to the energy of Hands on Horology and London Watch Week. They cover price points, collector culture, auctions, and the surprising shift from top-table industry roles to the sidelines, where the real stories are. A sharp look at how watch culture is shifting, expanding, and getting more inter...

In this episode of Watch World with Faye’s Women in Watches mini-series, we sat down with watch collector and content creator Georgia Benjamin—our very first guest—to explore her love affair with vintage timepieces. From discovering her gateway Day-Date to probing the romance of a 30-year-old heirloom, Georgia shares how she broke into a male-dominated hobby, built a thriving community, and blends...

In our latest episode, I speak with Nick Callegari, General Manager UK & Ireland, and Raphael Nussbaumer, Chief Product Developer at Hublot. We explore the Big Bang’s 20th anniversary—from full-sapphire editions and mint-green ceramic to patented Magic Gold—and how these innovations reflect Hublot’s ethos. They discuss strategic collaborations with Ferrari and Takashi Murakami, plus how new le...

Faye sits down with Ulysse Nardin’s Managing Director, Matthieu Haverlan, at Watches & Wonders 2025 to unveil the Diver Air—the world’s lightest mechanical dive watch. Matthieu shares the bold choice to launch with a single “superhero” piece, recounts a last-minute booth overhaul, and explains how UN balances its storied heritage with cutting-edge innovation. Inside the case: an ultra-skeleton...

Join host Faye Soteri and her colleague Mark Toulson as they share their firsthand experiences at Watches & Wonders 2025 in Geneva. In this lively episode, the duo dives into the fair’s record-breaking energy, innovative launches—from Ulysse Nardin’s ultralight Diver Air to Rolex’s game-changing Land Dweller—and engaging conversations with industry insiders, all while celebrating the legacy an...

Summary In this episode, Faye and Mark discuss their experiences at the British Watchmakers Day, highlighting the event's significance in celebrating British watchmaking. They explore the community atmosphere, the camaraderie among brands, and the innovative spirit that characterizes the fair. The conversation also touches on personal favourite watches and the trends emerging in the British watch...

In this episode of Watch World, host Faye Soteri speaks with veteran Mark Tolson about the highlights of 2024 in watchmaking, including key product launches and trends seen at Watches and Wonders. They examine the importance of anniversaries for watch brands and review how these milestones affect marketing and product development. The conversation also covers Patek Philippe's controversial new lau...

In this premiere episode of Watch World, I sit down with Jonny Garrett, the founder and CEO of William Wood Watches, at Woodbury House in Mayfair. Our conversation is genuine and warm as we discuss creativity, family history, future plans, and a strong commitment to giving back—especially to the firefighting community. Jonny shares how his brand pays tribute to his late grandfather, a hero of the...