Wrist Check Pod

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Earn Your Leisure Talks Rolexes, APs, and Jay-Z’s Impact on Watch Collecting | Wrist Check Pod Nov 11, 2025

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This week we have some very special guests in the building: Rashad and Troy of Earn Your Leisure. We kick things off with a serious wrist check, including a Gold Sky-Dweller, an AP Royal Oak, and a new Parmigiani Fleurier. Rashad and Troy share how they first met, how they got into luxury watches, and the story behind the "Earn Your Leisure" name. They also tell us why they think the authorized dealer (AD) game is "wack" and how they got their hands on a black-owned watch brand from Ghana. Finally, they talk about building InvestFest and the importance of honoring Nipsey Hussle's legacy.

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Mach-Hommy: Piaget Altiplano, Sundials, Vintage Watches & 2 New Albums on the Way | Wrist Check Nov 04, 2025

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We’ve got the legendary Mach-Hommy on the pod this week. He brought out a serious piece, the Piaget Altiplano , and tells us why he loves both super thin watches and heavy ones like Breitling. Mach talks about his philosophy on art, explaining why he focuses on building lasting "bones" rather than chasing fleeting clout. We also get into the science of "flyness" and the challenges of dressing around a demanding watch. He even gives us a sneak peek into his upcoming music, including a new tape with August Fanon and a project with Black Thought.

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The Vamps Guitarist James McVey Talks Vintage Grails, Travel Watches & Community | Wrist Check Pod Oct 28, 2025

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James Brittain-McVey from The Vamps joins Perri and Rashawn to talk about how he got into watches through his father-in-law. He shares stories about touring with expensive watches, his custom Christopher Ward Bel Canto based on a 1962 Fender Stratocaster, and why he loves indie brands over the typical luxury flex pieces. James talks about his grail 1655 Explorer II, the importance of community in watches, and how collecting connects him with people outside the music world. He also discusses traveling with watches, his take on precious metals versus steel, and why the watch community reminds him of what he loves about being a musician.

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Solomon Sounds & Birdman Zoe: Music Execs Talk Pateks, Traditions & Legacy | Wrist Check Pod Oct 22, 2025

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Solomon Sounds and Birdman Zoe sit down with Perri and Rashawn to talk about their journey in the music industry and their love for #watches. These two record execs share stories about working with #XXXTentacion, having the biggest song in #SoundCloud history, and how they built their careers from the ground up. They talk about passing down watches to their kids, building traditions, and what success really means to them. Solomon breaks down his F.P. Journe élégante and why independent watchmaking matters, while Bird shares the story behind his Panda Daytona and what it represents in his career. It's a real conversation about friendship, legacy, and celebrating wins the right way.

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Fred Savage on His Love for Vintage Watches & Building a Community for Collectors | Wrist Check Pod Oct 07, 2025

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This week, the one and only #FredSavage joins us. He talks about how he first got into #watches and why he loves vintage pieces. We get into his famous 'Talking Watches' and why he almost didn't do it. Fred shows off his beautiful vintage Blancpain Fifty Fathoms and a fun new watch from Studio Underdog. He also tells us all about his new company, Timepiece Grading Specialists, which aims to bring more trust to buying pre-owned watches.

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Styles P On His $100K+ Watch Collection: Patek, Lange & Why He Avoids Rolex | Wrist Check Pod Sep 30, 2025

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Hip hop legend Styles P sits down to talk about his watch collection and how he got into collecting. He breaks down why he loves brands like IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, and Girard-Perregaux over the typical rapper choices. Styles explains how watches are the perfect conversation starter in business and why he views time differently than most people. He shows off some serious pieces including a green Patek Aquanaut, a Lange Datograph, and a JLC perpetual calendar that his wife got him because of Doctor Strange. Plus he talks about getting his wife into watches, his juice bar business, and why quality matters in everything he does.

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Who's the Best Watch Collector in Hip Hop? Debating Jay-Z, Travis Scott, Pharrell | Wrist Check Pod Sep 23, 2025

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The crew is back with Yoni Ben Yehuda to tackle one of the most heated debates in watch collecting - who has the best collection in hip hop. We break down Jay-Z, Drake, Travis Scott, Pharrell, DJ Khaled, N.O.R.E., and Tyler the Creator across different categories like best collaboration, biggest risk taker, and most underrated collector. You'll hear some surprising takes, including why one host thinks Travis Scott beats Jay-Z as the top collector. We also give props to some underrated collectors like Styles P and Pusha T who deserve way more credit.

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Gorilla Nems: From Coney Island to America’s Sweetheart & the World of Watches| Wrist Check Pod #124 Sep 11, 2025

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In this episode of the Wrist Check Podcast, we sit down with Gorilla Nems to talk about his album America’s Sweetheart, building his brand and business, and the persistence that fuels his success. We get into his passion for Rolex and Audemars Piguet, his experiences buying in the Diamond District, navigating ADs and waiting lists, and how Coney Island shaped his style. Nems also shares how watches have become a way to celebrate milestones. Plus, Perri and Rashawn close the episode with some exciting news for Wrist Check Pod.

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Omakase to Horology: Watch Chris on Community, Collecting & Craft | Wrist Check Pod #123 Sep 10, 2025

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In this episode of the Wrist Check Podcast, we sit down with Watch Chris to explore his journey through watches, food, and community. From inheriting his father’s Zenith to founding the Gotham Watch Club, Chris shares how his passions as a chef and omakase restaurateur blend with his love of horology. We dive into his eclectic collection, streetwear influences, and the vibrant watch scene in Long Island, plus the importance of transparency in the community and the creative collaborations he’s brought to life. And don’t miss the opening wrist check—Rashawn drops a big reveal with a new piece from Compass Timepieces.

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Indie Spirit: Jon Cruys on Collecting, Community & Building Indies NYC Sep 03, 2025

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With Rashawn away in Vegas, Perri holds it down solo and sits with friend, collector, and independent watch advocate Jon Cruys. They talk about how Breguet first sparked Jon’s passion for watches, the way his time living in China reshaped his vision of community, and his latest project Indies NYC—a new platform and trade show designed to connect independent watchmakers with collectors and enthusiasts. It’s a deep dive into collecting culture, community-building, and why the indie watch scene matters more than ever.If you’re into luxury watches, independent brands, and the stories of collectors who blur the line between design and lifestyle, this episode is for you.

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