The Waiting List Podcast

#73 “I was trying to resist getting the usual suspects”– Federico Tan (@fedtan), Watch Collector and Founder of Advisory Council (@_advisorycouncil)

In part 2 of our interview with Fed, we talk a bout how he has evolved as a collector, seeing exceptional pieces in the wild, and how he managed to pick up a FP Journe elegante through sheer luck.

#72 “If you want to be in the fashion industry…you got to learn to smile” – Federico Tan (@fedtan), Watch Collector and Founder of Advisory Council (@_advisorycouncil)

In this episode we talk to Fed about his life and how he entered the fashion, PR, and marketing industry. The transition from working for Diesel to becoming his own boss, drop culture and other trends on the rise.

#71 “Freedom is important..i don’t know how to do it any other way”– Carolina Bucci (@carolina_bucci), Jewellery Designer and Founder of La Catena

In this episode we speak to the woman behind Audemars Piguet’s frosted gold collection. We talk about how it all started with AP, her design process, where she gets her inspiration from and what she’s working on next. 

#70 “There is an attraction I have to watches that aren’t exactly in vogue”– Charlie Dunne (@books_on_time), Collector and Contributor at rescapement.com

In this episode Charlie shares with us his passion for history, antique shopping with his dad, and ultimately how his love for books got him into watches. We also discuss marketing in the watch space and what it is like writing for watch websites.

#69 “The tactile sensation…the thing I think about when I think about the Simplicity”– Eric Ku (@fumanku), Collector and Founder of loupethis & 10pastten

In the second part of our interview with Eric, we dive deeper into what makes loupethis unique. We talk about Cartier, Dufour, and what he is looking to collect next. We also learn a thing or two about what kept him busy during COVID (which we did not expect).

#68 “I’m telling people the word unpolished is bullshit” – Eric Ku (@fumanku), Collector and Founder of loupethis & 10pastten

The name Eric Ku has become synonymous with vintage Rolex watches, a deal junkie by nature, Eric has amassed an impressive collection and launched numerous watch businesses. In this episode we talk about collecting and his newest venture loupethis.

#67 “You always feel a bit small when you’re amongst collectors” – Alvin Wong, Editor in Chief of Crown Watch Blog

In this interview with Alvin, we talk about his passion for music, memorable interviews he’s had during his career and the watch journalism space in Singapore. 

#66 “Pocket watches…the last few treasure hunts we have” – John Reardon (@johnreardon570), Founder of COLLECTABILITY (Part 2)

In part 2 of our interview with John we talk about the references that excite him, how to shop vintage,  Hagmann made cases, and why all roads eventually lead to Patek Philippe.

#65 “We’re going to take that extra time to talk about your watch, your story” – John Reardon (@johnreardon570), Founder of COLLECTABILITY (Part 1)

In this episode John shares incredible stories of his career, how he started, the interview process with Patek Philippe, his time there, and finally coming full circle to launch his business COLLECTABILITY. We also talk about his book ‘Patek Philippe in America’ and the people behind the scenes who work in the watch factories that make all this possible.

#64 “The watch industry is used to crises” – Serge Maillard, CEO of Europastar

In part 2 of our interview with Serge, we discuss the creation of “watch files” that supports horological education and history. We also talk about the trends that have emerged since COVID including the watch brands created by watch collectors themselves.