The Waiting List Podcast

#195- "Hong Kong used to be the centre of watchmaking, theres just no record of that"- Quinn Lai, Founder of DIY Watch Club and EONIQ Watches

On this episode we speak to Quinn about how he came up with the concepts for both his ventures (@diywatchclub and @eoniqdesign) , the value of "made in Hong Kong", how he balances business with passion and the struggles of running a microbrand.

#194-"I don't think they had in mind that people would be collecting these pieces"- Luis, Collector

In this episode, we speak to Luis @movado_archive about the four different significant periods in Movado's history, the most collectible Movado pieces and the 331 movement. 

#193- "I think the best collections were built in the last 20 years"- John Goldberger, Collector and Author

In this episode we speak to John @goldberger about the three most important people you need in your watch journey, how he collects, what he thinks about his own collection, and his favorite modern Cartier.

#192- "A real negotiation...me scoring big...those are the videos I like best"- Mike Nouveau, Vintage Watch Specialist

In this episode we speak to Mike about the success hes had on TikTok and Instagram, what the dealer code is, what collectors are asking for, and his ultimate 3 watch collection. 

#191- "A lot of retailers, after the pandemic, emphasized on "the journey" " -Luo Yong Wen, Collector

In this episode we speak to Yong Wen about his first watch, the Omega Seamaster, going on Patek's factory tour and why the brand remains the most special to him.

#190- A message from all of us

HAPPY CNY! Woohoo!

#189- Watch talk - Dan, Jac

On this episode Dan and Jac talk all things watches, watch fairs, and what they have seen lately.

#188- "The lowest of the hierarchy...the cataloger"- Gertrude Wong, Phillips Auction Watches Cohead of Sales

On this episode we speak to Gertrude @g.wwh about her perspective on the auction world, what she has learned, and what she enjoys the most about her job.

#187- ”I wanted something that had character, something completely different”- Jackie Ho, Collector

On this episode we speak to Jackie about his Irish background, what he learned from collecting vintage Rolex, his interest in independents and why he decided to start a watch group- Watchhoandco. 

#186- ”a lot of AD sales were super cool about it, ”its cool youre a dealer” ” – Alex Lau, Founder of The Horologist

On this episode we speak to Alex about how he transitioned from being a collector to becoming a dealer. What it has been like dealing in Hong Kong, running his business The Horologist @thehorologisthk, the dangers and safety in this industry.