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Windup Watch Fair NYC 2026 was HUGE! Over 160 watch brands, massive queues, incredible microbrands and some seriously impressive new releases. But has New York's biggest watch enthusiast event become too popular for its own good? Welcome to Wristwatch Weekly Episode 18 – Windup New York 2026: The Wind Down! This week I'm joined by returning guest GatorCris, who's just returned from three days exploring the Windup Watch Fair in New York City. Chris shares his favourite watches, the independent brands that impressed him, the biggest surprises and the THREE watches he couldn't resist buying! We also discuss the extraordinary queues, with some visitors waiting over two and a half hours to get inside! ⌚ THE THREE WATCHES CHRIS BOUGHT • Lima GMT – An Indonesian microbrand GMT powered by the Seiko NH34 automatic movement. At approximately $350, Chris considers it one of the best-value watches at the show. • echo/neutra Averau – A striking sand-coloured automatic watch. This is now Chris's third echo/neutra! • Jacques Bianchi JB200 – A limited-edition French Foreign Legion-inspired dive watch Chris has wanted for ages. He finally bought one after trying it on at several previous shows! And yes, he went over budget by around $1,200! 🔥 BEST WATCHES & BRANDS AT WINDUP NYC We discuss some of the most exciting watches and watchmakers at the show: • Brew Watches – The brilliant New York taxi-inspired Brew Metric and an incredible exhibition stand. • Farer – A limited-edition New York subway-inspired watch with beautiful hand-painted details. • Casio G-Shock – Including a mysterious blue G-Shock that Chris thought was overhyped! • Timex – A popular retro-inspired chronograph and a packed stand. • Bulova & Fossil – Some of the most impressive displays at the show. • echo/neutra & Lorca – Exciting upcoming watches and prototypes. • Awake, Venezianico & Studio Underd0g – Independent brands attracting serious attention. • Titan – Incredibly thin watches from one of India's largest watchmakers. • PAPAR, Heron, BUCI, Lima & DeMarco – Independent brands worth discovering. Plus Christopher Ward, Jacques Bianchi and many more! 😳 HAS WINDUP OUTGROWN ITS VENUE? With enormous queues, overcrowded rooms and some smaller brands struggling to reach customers, is it time for Windup New York to move to a bigger venue? Should the show introduce timed entry or longer opening hours? 🏝️ BUILDING VANNIN WATCHES As we prepare to launch our own independent watch brand, Vannin Watches, I ask Chris what we can learn from the show. We discuss brand loyalty, meeting customers, the challenges of keeping watches in stock, US tariffs and how smaller watch brands can succeed at major events. ⚡ CHRIS'S WINDUP AWARDS We finish with quick-fire questions covering the best watch, best value, biggest surprise, best exhibition stand, most overhyped watch and the one Chris regrets leaving behind! ⏱️ EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction – Windup NYC 202600:55 What's On The Wrist02:40 First Impressions & Massive Queues08:20 Has Windup Outgrown Its Venue?15:00 The Lima GMT – Chris's First Purchase16:45 echo/neutra Averau18:15 Jacques Bianchi JB20020:10 Going Over Budget & Watch Regrets25:20 Best Stands – Brew, Bulova & Fossil30:25 Incredible Watches & Unique Dials32:10 Farer New York Subway Edition33:15 G-Shock, Timex & Major Brands38:10 Hidden Gems & Independent Microbrands40:25 US Tariffs & Watch Show Challenges43:45 Meeting Watchmakers & Discovering Titan47:10 Advice for Vannin Watches51:00 Best Watches, Value & Biggest Surprises53:20 Windup NYC 2027 Plans55:50 Final Thoughts & The Watch Community Did you attend Windup Watch Fair NYC 2026? Which watch brands impressed you most? Did you buy anything? And do you think Windup needs a larger venue? Let us know in the comments! 🎙️ ABOUT WRISTWATCH WEEKLY Wristwatch Weekly is a watch podcast hosted by Mystery Watch Guy. #WindupWatchFair #MicrobrandWatches #WristwatchWeekly #WatchCollecting #WatchPodcast

What have been the standout watch releases of 2026? Rio the Watcher returns to Wristwatch Weekly for a special episode as we each bring five of our favourite watches to the table, covering everything from affordable Casio G-Shocks to some of the finest names in luxury watchmaking. There's no ranking and no overall price limit. These are simply ten watches that have caught our attention this year. We kick things off with What's On The Wrist before getting into the Rolex Datejust 41 Green Ombré, the much-hyped CasioNaut G-Shock, Tudor North Flag GMT and Rolex Perpetual Padellone. We also have a proper debate about Omega's latest James Bond and Spectre Seamaster collection before moving into some serious watchmaking from Bulgari, Vacheron Constantin, Christopher Ward, Patek Philippe and Parmigiani Fleurier. There's plenty to disagree about, particularly when it comes to Rolex's more adventurous designs, Tudor's direction, Omega's continued Bond connection and Christopher Ward's ambitions in the luxury watch market. After discussing our ten choices, we look at the watches that narrowly missed out, including the stunning Zenith G.F.J. Bloodstone, and talk about which releases could still be important ten years from now. We finish by catching up with Rio on everything he's been doing, including his new Pinmark luxury watch business, upcoming watch events, Vannin Watches and what's next for Rio the Watcher. EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction – Welcome Back Rio00:28 What's On The Wrist01:53 Rolex Datejust 41 Green Ombré04:08 Casio G-Shock CasioNaut07:55 Tudor North Flag GMT10:25 Rolex Perpetual Padellone15:56 Omega Bond & Spectre Seamaster23:22 Bulgari Octo Finissimo 37mm26:36 Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar30:28 Christopher Ward C1 Loco Classic36:03 Patek Philippe Nautilus 5810/1G40:18 Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Chronographe Mystérieux42:39 Our Favourite Watches45:52 The Watches That Didn't Make Our List48:00 Vannin Watches50:06 Rio's New Watch Business52:02 Catching Up & Future Plans54:24 Final Thoughts Which watch would make your own list of the best releases of 2026? Let us know what we've missed. Thanks for listening to Wristwatch Weekly. Follow the podcast for weekly watch news, new releases, independent brands and conversations from the watch collecting community.

In Episode 17 of Wristwatch Weekly, Peter is joined once again by GatorCris for a packed episode covering some of the biggest and most interesting watch releases of the week. We kick off with What’s On The Wrist before getting straight into the controversial new Omega Seamaster Diver 300M James Bond and Spectre collection. Peter is seriously tempted by the new black Spectre version, while Cris shares his thoughts on the Bond connection, aluminium bezels, Milanese bracelets and the hugely expensive platinum editions. From there, we cover the new Casio G-Shock Sushi collection, the latest TRASKA Commuter colours, the stunning Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin 30th Anniversary, the $80,000 sapphire G-Shock MR-G, new Longines Spirit Pilot models, the Erebus Ascent HAQ Pistachio, Seiko’s strange but surprisingly popular Real Panda watches, the Hanhart Steve McQueen Limited Edition and the new Formex AirField. There’s also a proper debate about quartz watches after Cris admits he’s becoming increasingly anti-quartz, while Peter argues there is still absolutely a place for a good quartz watch. Later in the episode, we look ahead to Windup Watch Fair New York. Cris shares what the event is really like, how busy it gets, the brands he wants to see and some useful advice for anyone attending for the first time. We also give Cris a challenge: with a $1,400 budget for Windup, what should he actually buy? Finally, Peter gives an update on Vannin Watches, including progress on the first production watches, upcoming samples, planned pre-orders and what’s coming next for the brand. Which release was your favourite this week, and what would you buy with $1,400 at Windup New York? Chapters: 00:00 Welcome & GatorCris returns00:27 What’s On The Wrist01:25 New Omega Bond & Spectre Seamasters11:05 Casio G-Shock Sushi Collection13:19 TRASKA Commuter Seafoam & Florida Coral17:18 Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar21:48 The $80,000 Sapphire G-Shock24:30 Longines Spirit Pilot Blue Dials27:15 Erebus Ascent HAQ Pistachio & the Quartz Debate31:41 Seiko Real Panda Watches34:26 Hanhart Steve McQueen Limited Edition37:48 Formex AirField43:06 Windup Watch Fair New York53:06 What Should Cris Buy With $1,400?56:50 Favourite Watch Of The Week58:41 Vannin Watches Update01:01:31 Outro Follow Wristwatch Weekly for new releases, watch news, collecting talk, microbrands and everything else happening in the watch world.

Wristwatch Weekly Episode 15, Peter and Chris are joined by Mike Pearson, Senior Vice President of Christopher Ward for North America and Global Retail, for a deep dive into the past, present and future of one of the most talked-about independent watch brands in the world. We start with What’s On The Wrist, before going right back to Mike’s beginnings in watches, including the £20 X-Files watch that started it all, the pieces with the most sentimental value, and the moment he found himself talking watches with the legendary Gerald Genta. Mike then takes us through his career in the watch industry, including his time with Zodiac, why he turned down opportunities with major Swiss brands, and what eventually convinced him to join Christopher Ward. From there, we get properly into the brand. We discuss the evolution of Christopher Ward from its early online days, why the Bel Canto changed everything, how The Twelve became one of the company’s most important watches, the development of the Twin Flags logo, and why the original SH21 movement didn’t have the same impact when it first launched. Mike also gives his view on: The line between inspiration, homage and derivative designWhy comparisons to Royal Oak, Nautilus and other integrated-bracelet watches don’t bother himWhether Christopher Ward is still a microbrandWhether being known as a “value brand” is becoming a limitationCustomer service, quality control and growing painsWhether Christopher Ward could ever sell a £10,000 watchWhy in-house movements aren’t always the answerThe new C63 Sealander ChronographThe upcoming C1 Loco ClassicWhat makes a watch recognisably Christopher WardWhether the collection needs a stronger women’s offeringAnd where the brand goes nextMike also gives Peter and Chris some invaluable advice as they begin their own watch-brand journey: build the watch you believe in, know exactly why you made it, and don’t let every opinion pull the design in a different direction. EP15 TXT We finish with some quick-fire questions, favourite watches, affordable picks, brands Mike thinks are doing great things, and a little Aston Villa chat. What is the most important Christopher Ward watch ever made? And could you ever see yourself spending £10,000 on a Christopher Ward? 00:00 Introduction – Mike Pearson joins Wristwatch Weekly00:27 What’s On The Wrist02:43 Mike’s first watch and sentimental collecting05:25 Meeting Gerald Genta08:02 Falling out of love with the watch industry10:50 Zodiac and finding the passion again14:00 Why Christopher Ward over a major Swiss brand?15:52 How Christopher Ward has changed since 200522:05 The three watches that define Christopher Ward24:01 How Peter became a Christopher Ward fan27:08 The Christopher Ward name and identity29:28 The Twin Flags logo debate32:00 SH21 and why it didn’t transform the brand34:33 How Bel Canto changed everything37:02 The Twelve and integrated-bracelet comparisons39:03 Inspiration vs derivative watch design42:59 Christopher Ward’s biggest misses45:58 Customer service, QC and growing pains51:12 Is Christopher Ward still a microbrand?53:06 Is “good value” becoming a backhanded compliment?55:27 Could Christopher Ward sell a £10,000 watch?58:34 C12 Loco and Christopher Ward movements01:00:41 Do in-house movements actually matter?01:02:30 C63 Sealander Chronograph and Sellita01:05:55 C1 Loco Classic and GPHG01:10:02 What makes a watch recognisably Christopher Ward?01:13:10 Can Christopher Ward stay distinctly British?01:14:26 What’s missing from the Christopher Ward collection?01:15:56 Advice for Peter and Chris starting a watch brand01:18:32 Mike Pearson Has To Choose01:21:06 Best watch under £1,00001:21:51 Watch brands smashing it right now01:22:58 Least attractive Christopher Ward ever made01:24:19 Aston Villa and scoring at Villa Park01:26:12 Mike’s five-year ambition for Christopher Ward01:28:33 Outro

Wristwatch Weekly Episode 14 is here, and Budget Watch Man Chris is back for another week of new watch releases, strong opinions and the occasional disagreement. We start with What’s On The Wrist, with Chris showing off a newly acquired old-stock Casio G-Shock and Peter wearing the Elliot Brown Bloxworth Heritage Diver, before getting straight into some of the biggest releases of the week. First up is Rolex and the unexpected new Rolex Perpetual Padellone, bringing an annual calendar, moonphase and a completely different side of Rolex to the modern collection. Is it one of the most interesting Rolex releases in years, or are complications like this completely unnecessary on a Rolex? Then we get into the new Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Chronograph, which inevitably brings us back to the design and homage debate from last week. Christopher Ward openly references classic chronographs in the design, but does that make it derivative, or are they simply making the type of watch customers actually want? We also discuss: Tissot PRX Quartz ChronographIWC Ingenieur Automatic 50th AnniversaryHamilton Khaki Field Mechanical x Call of DutyTimex Deepwater Meridian 200 HEV AutomaticHublot x Jeff Koons Classic Fusion Balloon DogAnd because Chris is back, we couldn't finish without some G-Shock talk. We take a closer look at the leaked new Casio G-Shock GAC-2500 / GMC-2500 models, already nicknamed the “CasioNaut”, and discuss whether these could become some of the most popular G-Shocks Casio has ever released. At the end of the show we pick the watches we would actually spend our own money on, talk about the biggest surprises of the week, and Chris reveals that he may have something very interesting coming up involving Nico Leonard. If you enjoy the podcast, please Like the video, subscribe to Wristwatch Weekly, and let us know your thoughts in the comments. Which of this week's releases would you actually buy? And be honest: is the Hublot Balloon Dog brilliant, or one of the ugliest watches ever made? 00:00 Welcome to Wristwatch Weekly Episode 1400:22 What’s On The Wrist02:04 Rolex Perpetual Padellone05:21 Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Chronograph10:54 Tissot PRX Quartz Chronograph15:20 IWC Ingenieur 50th Anniversary20:42 Hamilton Khaki Field x Call of Duty25:34 Timex Deepwater Meridian 200 HEV Automatic28:59 Hublot x Jeff Koons Balloon Dog34:06 New G-Shock “CasioNaut” leak38:26 Which new watch would we actually buy?39:21 Budget Watch Man, Nico Leonard & what’s coming next40:43 Outro #WristwatchWeekly #WatchNews #Rolex #ChristopherWard #GShock

In Wristwatch Weekly Episode 13, I’m joined once again by fellow watch collector and TikTok creator GatorCris for a packed episode covering eight of the biggest recent watch releases, leaks and announcements. We start, as always, with What’s On The Wrist, with GatorCris wearing his Radcliffe × The Mad Watch Collector collaboration and me wearing the classic Rolex Submariner No Date. Then we get into the watches. We discuss the return of the Tudor Northflag, the leaked Casio G-Shock that the internet has already nicknamed the “CasioNaut”, TAG Heuer’s new Carrera Chronograph Sport, the insane Oris ProPilot X Gonzo Edition, Breitling’s Miles Davis Navitimer, the return of Gallet, Zenith’s new Chronomaster Solo Sport and the fan-selected Seiko Prospex 1965 Heritage Diver. And then things get interesting. We finish the episode with a proper discussion about Nico Leonard calling out Christopher Ward, accusing the brand of borrowing too heavily from other watches and describing it as a “copy machine with a logo on it.” Is Nico right? Where does inspiration end and homage begin? Should Christopher Ward be held to a different standard from Casio, Tudor, Rolex, Omega, Glashütte Original and countless other brands that have used familiar watch design language? And when almost every watch can be compared to something that came before it, is genuine originality even possible anymore? GatorCris and I give our thoughts on the whole situation, Christopher Ward’s designs, homage watches, Nico’s own collaborations and whether the controversy is actually helping Christopher Ward more than hurting them. The discussion runs through examples from across the industry rather than treating Christopher Ward in isolation. Let us know what you think in the comments: Is Christopher Ward guilty of copying other brands, or is Nico Leonard being unfair? And which of this week’s new releases would you actually buy? Make sure to follow GatorCris on TikTok and check out his watch content. If you enjoy the podcast, please hit the Like button, subscribe to Wristwatch Weekly, and join us for the next episode. 00:00 Welcome to Wristwatch Weekly with GatorCris00:24 What’s On The Wrist01:29 Nico Leonard vs Christopher Ward teaser01:49 The latest watch releases02:03 Tudor Northflag returns05:23 The leaked Casio G-Shock “CasioNaut”11:41 TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Sport15:50 Oris ProPilot X Gonzo Edition20:10 Breitling Navitimer B09 Miles Davis23:38 Gallet returns under Breitling30:46 Zenith Chronomaster Solo Sport33:02 Seiko Prospex 1965 Heritage Diver39:17 Which new watch would we actually buy?40:55 Nico Leonard vs Christopher Ward41:19 “Copy machine with a logo on it”43:10 Is Nico actually right?45:18 The problem with the homage argument46:07 When big brands copy smaller brands47:01 Nico’s own watch collaborations48:14 Can any modern watch be completely original?49:12 The Christopher Ward Twelve debate50:58 Does Nico have too much influence?52:18 Is the controversy actually helping Christopher Ward?53:03 Why we became Christopher Ward fans54:28 What watch collectors are saying online55:34 Nico continues the Christopher Ward debate57:08 Where does the controversy go next?57:55 GatorCris outro58:15 End Chapters

Wristwatch Weekly is back for Episode 12, and after a few weeks away, Chris and I have plenty of new watches to catch up on. We start with what’s on the wrist, including the Christopher Ward C60 Sapphire Edge and my new Omega Seamaster Ultra Deep, before getting into some of the biggest and most interesting recent releases. This week we discuss: Seiko 5 Sports × Honda Motocompo Limited EditionTAG Heuer Formula 1 Solargraph ZandvoortIWC Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar ProSet × Mercedes-BenzFears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour UltimusChristopher Ward Trident 30×30 Blue Marine FoundationPanerai Luminor Marina CarbotechTAG Heuer Carrera × Team Ikuzawa × BamfordUnimatic Pro DiverTimex Marlin GMTCasio’s affordable transparent-dial releaseThere’s plenty of debate around watch pricing, whether some limited editions are actually worth the money, Christopher Ward’s value proposition, TAG Heuer being underrated, Panerai’s unmistakable design and whether quartz watches deserve more respect. We also head into Budget Corner, talk about what’s currently on our wish lists, and discuss the latest update on the La Touraine Maritimer Summer Edition. If you enjoy the show, please hit the Like button, subscribe to Wristwatch Weekly and let us know in the comments which of these new releases you would actually buy. 00:00 Wristwatch Weekly is back00:30 What’s On The Wrist01:38 Seiko 5 Sports × Honda Motocompo04:23 TAG Heuer Formula 1 Solargraph Zandvoort08:25 IWC × Mercedes-Benz Perpetual Calendar ProSet12:34 Fears Brunswick Jump Hour Ultimus13:20 The Christopher Ward Jump Hour debate19:02 Christopher Ward Trident 30×3021:44 Christopher Ward vs Longines HydroConquest24:26 Panerai Luminor Marina Carbotech28:39 TAG Heuer Carrera × Team Ikuzawa × Bamford31:14 Is TAG Heuer underrated?33:59 Unimatic Pro Diver36:44 What’s next on the wish list?39:09 Budget Corner39:16 Timex Marlin GMT41:14 Affordable Casio transparent dial42:35 La Touraine Maritimer Summer Edition update44:13 The podcast is properly back45:40 Wristwatch Weekly giveaway46:01 Outro The episode opens with the return of the regular show, your wrist checks and a catch-up on the recent releases before moving through the main watch discussions and Budget Corner Chapters

In this episode of Wristwatch Weekly, I sit down with fellow TikTok watch creator and avid collector Cris, better known as @GatorChris. Cris wears a different watch almost every day, owns a collection of around 40 watches and regularly travels to watch shops and events around the world. We discuss how he got into collecting, his love of microbrands, why he believes more collectors should consider homage watches and what it was really like attending Windup Watch Fair Chicago. We also share our thoughts on three major new releases: Omega × Swatch Mission to the Moon 1969Citizen Promaster Dive 40.6mmTissot Seastar 2000 Professional 44mmChris also reveals the watches that impressed him most at Windup Chicago, his favourite watch-shopping destination, his current dream watch and the advice he would give anyone beginning their watch-collecting journey. Make sure to follow Cris on TikTok: @GatorCris Please hit the Like button, subscribe to the channel and let us know your thoughts in the comments. Which of the three new releases would you choose, and what is the best watch event you have attended? #WatchCollecting #MicrobrandWatches #WindupWatchFair #WatchPodcast #GatorCris

🎙 Welcome back to Wristwatch Weekly! In Episode 10 we're joined by one of TikTok's fastest-growing watch creators, Rio the Watcher. We discuss how Rio first got into watch collecting, the watch that started everything, why he still loves Casio G-Shock, his thoughts on Rolex, Omega, luxury watches, content creation and the biggest mistakes new collectors make. If you're just starting your watch collecting journey, or you're already deep into the hobby, there's plenty here to enjoy. In this episode we discuss: ⌚ Casio G-Shock ⌚ Omega Seamaster ⌚ Rolex ⌚ Bulova Marine Star ⌚ First luxury watches ⌚ How to start a watch collection ⌚ Luxury watch collecting ⌚ Watch collecting mistakes ⌚ TikTok watch creators ⌚ Grail watches ⌚ Favourite watch brands If you enjoyed the episode, please like, subscribe and leave a comment letting us know your favourite watch discussed in today's podcast. Follow Rio the Watcher: (Insert Rio's links) Follow Mystery Watch Guy: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mysterywatchguy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysterywatchguy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MysteryWatchGuy #Rolex #Omega #Casio #WatchCollecting #LuxuryWatches

This week on Wristwatch Weekly we're joined by one of the biggest personalities in the watch community, Russ from The Mad Watch Collector. We discuss how Russ got started on YouTube, the watches that shaped his collection, why he changed his mind about titanium watches, the rise of microbrands, watch collecting mistakes, content creation, and some seriously controversial watch opinions. We also dive into: • Why Russ isn't a fan of the Omega Seamaster• His thoughts on the Tissot PRX• The most underrated watch brands today• Whether microbrands are closing the gap on Swiss brands• The best watches under £500 and £1,000• His dream watch• Advice for new collectors entering the hobby Plus our usual What's On The Wrist segment featuring Seiko, Omega and Vario. A huge thank you to Russ for joining us. Subscribe for weekly watch discussions, watch news, reviews and collector conversations. #WristwatchWeekly #TheMadWatchCollector #WatchPodcast

Description:Welcome back to Wristwatch Weekly. In Episode 7, Peter and Chris dive into some of the most interesting watch releases of the week, including the incredible new IWC Pilot's Watch Performance Chronograph Perpetual Calendar Digital Date-Month "Vertical Drive", the stunning TAG Heuer Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph, the Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Lou Gehrig Limited Edition, and Audemars Piguet's colourful new Royal Oak Offshore Summer Collection. We discuss whether IWC's latest release is an engineering masterpiece or completely over the top, if TAG Heuer has quietly entered the world of haute horology, and whether colourful luxury sports watches are becoming the new normal. This week's episode also includes: What's On The WristWatch NewsHands On HorologyBudget CornerViewer QuestionsFeatured Watches: IWC Vertical DriveTAG Heuer Monaco Split-Seconds ChronographOris Big Crown Pointer Date Lou Gehrig Limited EditionAudemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Summer CollectionIf you enjoy watch collecting, luxury watches, affordable watches, microbrands and honest watch discussion, make sure to subscribe and join us every week. #WatchPodcast #IWC #TAGHeuer #AudemarsPiguet #Oris #WatchCollector #LuxuryWatches #WatchNews #WristwatchWeekly #WatchTok

Welcome back to Wristwatch Weekly. In Episode 5, Peter and Chris dive into one of the biggest weeks in the watch world recently, including the new Omega Seamaster “007 First Light”, the ongoing fallout from the AP x Swatch Royal Pop collaboration, new Maritimers, and some seriously interesting enthusiast watches in our new Hands On Horology segment. This week we take a closer look at: Omega Seamaster 007 First LightAP x Swatch aftermathChristopher Ward C63 True GMTFrederique Constant Manufacture Classic DateFurlan Marri Rosso GrigioNew MaritimersBudget CornerViewer QuestionsWe discuss whether Omega has gone too far with Bond watches, if Christopher Ward is becoming impossible to ignore, and whether collectors care more about design than movement in 2026. As always, plenty of honest watch discussion, opinions, collector talk and debate throughout. If you enjoy watch collecting, luxury watches, affordable watches, microbrands and enthusiast discussions, make sure to subscribe and join us every week. #WatchPodcast #OmegaSeamaster #ChristopherWard #APxSwatch #WatchCollector #LuxuryWatches #FurlanMarri #FrederiqueConstant #WristwatchWeekly #WatchNews

In Episode 4 of Wristwatch Weekly, Peter and Chris discuss the biggest story in the watch world right now — the controversial new Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop collaboration. Is this a clever move bringing luxury watches to a wider audience, or has hype culture gone too far? We also take a look at the new Longines HydroConquest Special Edition, the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Automatic, Casio’s new Coca-Cola collaboration, and the latest Citizen GMT in Budget Corner. This week also introduces two brand new segments:Hot or NotThe £1,000 Challenge Plus viewer questions, watch collecting discussion, opinions on the current market, and plenty of watch talk throughout.

Welcome back to Wristwatch Weekly.In Episode 3, we’re joined by Dave, founder and owner of La Touraine Watches, for a deep dive into microbrands, watch collecting, WatchTok, and what it really takes to build a watch brand from the ground up.We talk about Dave’s collecting journey from Timex and Bulova through to Omega, the emotional story behind his Speedmaster and Planet Ocean, the origins of La Touraine, and why storytelling matters in modern watch collecting.We also discuss the Seafarer, the upcoming Subnautica rerelease, field watches, social media’s impact on the watch industry, and whether hype is changing collecting forever.A really honest and relaxed conversation with loads of great stories, opinions, and collector talk throughout.If you enjoy watch collecting, microbrands, affordable watches, luxury watches, or just hearing passionate collectors talk watches, this one’s for you.Check out La Touraine Watches:https://latourainewatches.com/Check out Big Wrist Syndicate: https://youtube.com/@bigwristsyndicate?si=BGDsGh174oLxY1TtSubscribe for more weekly podcast episodes, reviews, unboxings, watch news, and collector discussions.3

Wristwatch Weekly Episode 2 is live – and it’s a packed one this week.We get into loads of watch news and new releases, including the new Christopher Ward C63 Sealander, the Bulova Lunar Pilot “Black Hole”, Certina DS Action Diver summer editions, Zenith Chronomaster Revival A384 Tropical, the Timex x Harry Potter automatic, and the latest TAG Heuer Monaco.In Grail Corner, we talk about watches we’d own if money was no object, including the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, Omega Seamaster, and Breitling Avenger.We’ve also got Budget Corner covering Casio, solar watches, and Sheffield watches, plus Social Talk and answering your questions.If you’re into watch collecting, from affordable pieces to high-end grails, this is the podcast for you. New episodes every week.#watchpodcast #watchcollecting #watches #affordablewatches #luxurywatches