The Waiting List Podcast

#3 From West side to East side – Watchbox’s Zoe Abelson

Better known by her Instagram handle @watchgirloffduty and her captivating TikTok dance routines, Zoe is a senior client advisor at Watchbox – one of the biggest pre owned watch platforms in the world. A true New Yorker, Zoe tells us how she ended up in Hong Kong, how by chance she fell into the watch industry and how she subsequently fell in love with watches. And of course, we ask her to share us some secrets of watch trading!

#2 From dirty aprons to expensive Liverano suits - how he made it – Alex Lau

One of the team’s favourite interviews, Alex strips himself bare to tell you the inspiring story of how he barely had a childhood and how this gave him the motivation and strength to chase his dreams in life. Speaking candidly, especially during his most difficult times, it is hard not to be touched by his emotional narrative. Upon arriving in Hong Kong, he shares with us how he was given an opportunity that he grabbed with both hands and which subsequently allowed him to enjoy luxuries in life that he had always aspired to have – including of course wristwatches.

#1 From watch collector to auctioneer – the story of Thomas Perazzi, Phillips Head of Watches Asia (Instagram Live Audio)

Taken from an Instagram Live session, out first episode is a rare opportunity to hear Thomas’ own personal story of how wristwatches captivated him as a young boy and how he got into the watch industry despite pressure from his family. He goes on to give us his unique view on how he collects watches and some of the references he owns – and why the Omega Speedmaster is something he holds close to his heart. We also spend a good amount of time discussing some myths in the auction world and how auction houses are actually the best place to learn more about watch collecting.