The Waiting List Podcast

#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.