Wrist Enthusiast Radio

Wrist Enthusiast started a watch brand! After over a year in development, Craig and Wrist Enthusiast launched Wren, Wrist Enthusiast's house watch brand. The first watch, the Swiss made Diver One Aqua, is a dive watch with all details an enthusiast would want, like sandwich dial, box crystal, flat link bracelet and stunning aqua dial. But how did the idea for Wren come about? And what were some of the problems that Craig came across along the way. Craig, Derek and Ben discuss. The guys also discuss behind the scenes of watch content creating. What are Teddy Baldassarre, Nico Leonard and Kevin O'Leary actually like in person? Find out in this episode of Wrist Enthusiast Radio.   Watch the full video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSy06uDwNBU   Pre-order the Wren Diver One:  https://www.wristenthusiast.com/shop/wren-diver-one-aqua Learn More About the Wren Diver One: https://www.wrenwatches.com/   Bezel Action Poll:  Watch 1: Vintage Tudor Submariner Watch 2: Seiko Prospex 1965 Diver Watch 3: Wren Diver One Aqua Which watch had the best bezel action? Let us know in the comments   Teddy Baldassarre & Kevin O'Leary Rank Small Watch Brands (including Wren): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_SsFDGhJps Wrist Enthusiast Interview with Teddy Baldassarre: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pioD5Omn9A   For Watch News, Reviews and Buying guides: https://www.wristenthusiast.com/   Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wristenthusiast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wristenthusiastradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wristenthusiast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wristenthusiast   Follow Craig: https://www.instagram.com/craig_karger Follow Ben: https://www.instagram.com/benswatches Follow Derek: https://www.instagram.com/minutemon

Another shake-up at the Wrist Enthusiast Radio podcast. Derek Mon, better known as @minutemon joins the pod as a regular. In this episode, Derek introduces himself, and discusses his watch journey. This includes both his work at his family's authorized watch retailer, Carat & Co., as well as his social media alter ego, @minutemon. The guys then discuss the evolving landscape of watch social media, as well as what works and what doesn't   Watch the Full Video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OFRdlCuDvc   For Watch News, Reviews and Buying guides: https://www.wristenthusiast.com/   Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wristenthusiast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wristenthusiastradio  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wristenthusiast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wristenthusiast   Follow Craig: https://www.instagram.com/craig_karger Follow Ben: https://www.instagram.com/benswatches Follow Derek: https://www.instagram.com/minutemon Follow Carat & Co: https://www.instagram.com/caratco_newyork/  

Kevin O'Leary stopped by to show Craig, founder of Wrist Enthusiast, some of the crazy watches in his collection and to talk watches. Mr. Wonderful discussed his collecting journey, watches as investments, as well as the watch market as a whole. Craig also shared some watches with the Shark Tank star, including the brand new Fleming Series One and some pieces from watch retailer European Watch Company.    What the Full Video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/u-SZfST_ArQ    Check out WonderCare Watch Insurance: https://wondercare.com/   Check out European Watch Company: https://www.europeanwatch.com/   To read our Watch Guides, Reviews, Watch Spotting and more: https://www.wristenthusiast.com/   Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wristenthusiast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wristenthusiast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wristenthusiast

Craig, Travis and Ben discuss watches as investments, including the case for and against investing in watches (with special guest Karel from Barrelhand joining for another episode). The guys highlight the challenges and risks involved in investing in watches. They also discuss the influence of Crypto and NFTs on the watch market and the role of secondary market dealers in watch prices. The guys also discuss the vintage watch market and the misconceptions surrounding it.   To read our Watch Guides, Reviews, Watch Spotting and more: https://www.wristenthusiast.com   Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wristenthusiast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wristenthusiast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wristenthusiast   Follow Craig: https://www.instagram.com/craig_karger Follow Ben: https://www.instagram.com/benswatches Follow Travis: https://www.instagram.com/watchtravisgo Follow Barrelhand: https://www.instagram.com/barrelhand

This week Karel Bachand, founder of Barrelhand, joins Craig, Travis and Ben on the Pod. They discuss the big news, that part of Barrelhand's next watch project, the Monolith, recently landed on the moon. Karel also tells the guys why he decided to make the ultimate tool watch, a watch that was made to go to the Moon and beyond.   To read our Watch Guides, Reviews, Watch Spotting and more: https://www.wristenthusiast.com   Learn more about Barrelhand: https://www.barrelhand.com/    Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wristenthusiast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wristenthusiast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wristenthusiast   Follow Craig: https://www.instagram.com/craig_karger Follow Ben: https://www.instagram.com/benswatches Follow Travis: https://www.instagram.com/watchtravisgo Follow Barrelhand: https://www.instagram.com/barrelhand 

This week, Craig, Travis, and Ben get personal and discuss their next big (planned) watch purchase. Craig is conflicted and needs advice, Ben has a good idea of what he wants, and Travis…well of course he has three watches already on his list. Hit play to hear the guys talk TAG Heuer, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Cartier and more!   To read our Watch Guides, Reviews, Watch Spotting and more: https://www.wristenthusiast.com   Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wristenthusiast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wristenthusiast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wristenthusiast   Follow Craig: https://www.instagram.com/craig_karger Follow Ben: https://www.instagram.com/benswatches Follow Travis: https://www.instagram.com/watchtravisgo

Season 2 of Wrist Enthusiast Radio is here with some big changes! Craig and Travis are back, but Ben (of Ben's Watches on TikTok and Instagram) joins as a regular. Listen as Ben dives into his journey into watch collecting and the guys discuss their favorite watch releases of 2023. Do you agree with their picks?   To read our Watch Guides, Reviews, Watch Spotting and more: https://www.wristenthusiast.com   Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wristenthusiast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wristenthusiast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wristenthusiast   Follow Craig: https://www.instagram.com/craig_karger Follow Ben: https://www.instagram.com/benswatches Follow Travis: https://www.instagram.com/watchtravisgo  

This week on Wrist Enthusiast Radio, Craig interviews Edouard Meylan, the CEO and co-owner of one of the most exciting independent watch brands, H. Moser & Cie from the brand's new lounge in New York City. Craig and Eduoard discuss the reason for opening the lounge, the future of the brand, and the brand's interesting contribution (along with MB&F) to Only Watch 2023.   Tour of Moserland: https://www.instagram.com/p/CyECSM0gbfc/   H. Moser & Cie "Frankenstein Homage" watch: https://www.instagram.com/p/CyBo4aGAPDb/   To read our Watch Guides, Reviews, Watch Spotting and more: https://www.wristenthusiast.com Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wristenthusiast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wristenthusiast Threads: https://www.threads.net/@wristenthusiast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wristenthusiast

This week on Wrist Enthusiast Radio, Craig, Travis, and Adrian become history buffs. For many enthusiasts, there is something romantic about great watches being worn by historical figures or worn during historical feats. The guys talk through their favorite historical pieces and the important people that wore them.   To read our Watch Guides, Reviews, Watch Spotting and more:  https://www.wristenthusiast.com    Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wristenthusiast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wristenthusiast  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@wristenthusiast  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wristenthusiast

In this week’s episode, Craig, Travis, and Adrian talk about building a watch collection. Whether you are just getting into the hobby or have been collecting for years, there are often certain patterns and principals enthusiasts follow when building their dream collection. They talk through watch versatility, having a daily driver, and the key question: To dress watch or not to dress watch?   To read our Watch Guides, Reviews, Watch Spotting and more:  https://www.wristenthusiast.com    Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wristenthusiast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wristenthusiast  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@wristenthusiast  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wristenthusiast