The Waiting List Podcast

#215-"I've touched vintage pieces before but I've been burnt"- John, Collector

In this episode we speak to John @watch.academics about working with lab rats, why he chose Panerai as his first luxury watch and "interesting" shopping experiences.

#214-"I'm so much happier now than I was in the bubble COVID yeras because things make sense"- Eric Gustafson, Founder of Hairspring

In this episode we speak to Eric, founder of Hairspring @hairspringwatches about the differences between collectors from the US, Europe, and Asia, using his platform as a medium to bridge together the watch community through his great "Finds" and how we can all maintain our passion for this hobby when you feel like you've seen everything.  

#213- GPHG 2024 - Dan, Jac, Lung

It's that time of the year again! Join us as we vote for 2024's GPHG nominees. 

#212- The Quiet Club Part 2- Norifumi Seki, Watchmaker

Norifumi Seki (@aysopos_jal) won the Young Talent Competition hosted by F.P. Journe and the AHCI in 2020. He has since joined founders HK Ueda and Johnny Ting to launch Quiet Club's first watch called Fading Hours. Please go back and listen to Part 1 to hear their whole journey.

#211- "I'd love to get my art into the hands of ppl who inspired me in all the seasons of my life"- LABEG (Gabe Lau), Artist

On this episode we speak to Gabe @LABEG on living his dream of becoming an artist, why he chose to work with cardboard, his dream collab, and his watches.

#210- "I literally brought coins...i would listen to the quality of the sound"- H.K. & Johnny, Founders of Quiet Club

The Quiet Club (@quietclub_watches) is a watch brand designed and handcrafted in Tokyo. On this episode we speak to the brand's founders about their first model- 'Fading Hours' and it's alarm function operated by a mechanical gong. 

#209- "I have this weird theory about the datograph"- Rich @watchbiao, Collector

On this episode we speak to Rich @watchbiao about the Alange Datograph, his collecting journey and his thoughts about living in the US versus living in China. 

#208- AITAH - Dan, Jac, Lung

On this episode we discuss growing up in a Chinese family and more.

#207- Random musings - Dan, Jac, Lung

We've been having a lot of random thoughts lately and just thought we would share them all with you guys. 

#206- "I hate watches that under utilize the case real estate"-Charles, Collector

In this episode we speak to Charles about his watch collecting philosophy, why he has shifted to visiting dealers and auction houses over ADs, and why Patek salons operate very differently from other retailers.