Wrist Enthusiast Radio

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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!...

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...