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Lonely Wrist: All Things Watches & Horology

Lonely Wrist
Ikepod
Charriol
Watchgang
Lōcī
Alsta
Web-Based Brands
Watches
Raketa
Women In Horology
Watch Collecting
Watch Enthusiasts
Zenith
Panzera Watches
Micromilspec
Military Watches
Tbilisi
Red Dot Design Award
Georgian Design
Watch Design
Arsène Lippens

Lonely Wrist is a podcast that goes inside the movement, bringing you inside the world of watches through candid conversations with the people who drive it forward.

Each episode features in-depth interviews with industry insiders including Executives, master watchmakers, designers, collectors, content creators, and historians offering rare insights into the passion, precision, and business behin... more

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Latest Episodes

Luxury watch talk gets weird fast: more hype, more ego, higher prices, and somehow less clarity. We wanted the opposite, so we sat down with VJ, CEO of Oris Americas, to hear what it actually feels like to lead one of the last truly independent Swiss... more

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A global tire company nearly ends a watch brand before it even begins, and somehow that becomes the origin story. I’m joined by Brent Fedrizzi, founder of Serket Watch Company, to talk about what it actually looks like to build an independent watch b... more

Rolex waitlists, microbrand value, and what “great design” actually looks like when you live with a watch every day. That’s where this conversation goes with Scott Lancaster, the founder of Emerton Scott, an independent brand that started years ago, ... more

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He fell in love with Ikepod in 1990s Paris. Years later, he didn’t just buy a watch, he bought the brand. Christian-Louis Col joins us to tell the unfiltered story of reviving Ikepod after bankruptcy: what you actually get when you acquire a “dead” S... more

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Recent Guests

Christian-Louis Colé
Owner of Ikepod; head of product; re launcher of Ikepod and owner of Clockers
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Episode: How Ikepod & Klokers Returned From Bankruptcy With Christian-Louis Col
Perry Dash
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Episode: Perri Dash on How Taste And Craft Turn Objects Into Culture
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Episode: MicroMilSpec on Building Custom Watches For Norwegian Special Forces with Theo de Turckheim
Belal Shaher
Founder of Grandeur, independent watchmaker
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Episode: How Grandeur's Belal Shaher Builds In-House Complications At Factory Prices
Zviad Tsikolia
Industrial designer and founder of Tsikolia / Design House of Georgia
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Episode: From Soviet-Era Sketches To A Georgian Design House with Zviad Tsikolia
James Thompson
Founder of Black Badger; Co-owner of Arcanaut
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Episode: Black Badger's James Thompson On Joy, Grit, And Building Watches That Don’t Ask Permission
James Rose
Founder of Watch Innovation Straps
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Episode: Watch Innovation Straps: Building A Trusted Watch Strap Brand From The Ground Up With James Rose
Lucy Kapetanovic
Creator of the Watchbox Diaries
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Chad Tsagris
CEO of WatchGang
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Episode: How WatchGang Is Making Watch Collecting Fun with CEO Chad Tsagris

Host

Blake Ray
Host of Lonely Wrist: All Things Watches & Horology

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Tune in.

    This is a great listen for watch fans. Blake asks good questions, keeps the conversation moving, and adds his own informative POV as

    someone who worked in the watch industry. Recommended!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TLH_3
    United Statesa year ago
  • Yep.

    10/10 would listen again.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dave Brittelli.
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love the podcast!

    Love the podcast! Chance to win free G-Shock aside, your podcast is literally what gets me through my work day! Please keep the content coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ben-Tennessee
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Podcasts with Interesting Guests

    This watch podcast is awesome. Really enjoy listening to all the cool guests!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Blakeerea
    United States2 years ago
  • Extremely low rent guests like Bruna … terrible

    Very unfortunate, why take the time to interview a junior salesperson who keeps getting fired and is not thoughtful. A waste of time.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Just Me Listening
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate candid storytelling and practical insights into branding and craft.
Praises for in-depth questions and industry experience enhancing the conversation.
Some criticism suggesting guests or topics varied in seniority; overall positive sentiment.
Episodes are described as engaging with strong host dynamics and useful industry context.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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Q: What legacy do you hope Lōcī leaves as an impact brand?
A lasting legacy where the brand continuously enables access to the places that inspire the watches and where customers feel a direct, meaningful contribution to protecting those places through their purchases.
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Q: What makes customers feel connected to the impact of their purchase?
Customers feel connected when they can see and understand the specific places the watches commemorate, the nonprofits involved, and the tangible impact of donations, ideally through transparent reporting and storytelling.
The Watch Brand That Gives Back: Trip Henderson's Mission at Lōcī
Q: Explain your design process when creating a new model inspired by a place.
I start by selecting the place that will inspire the model, then develop multiple dials that reflect specific aspects of that place, ensuring the case design and dial language align with a contemporary, design-forward aesthetic.
The Art of Reviving Heritage Watch Brands with Tom van Wijlick from CDMLEC
Q: How did you begin the journey to revive Lebois & Co and what motivated you to pursue this path?
I started by researching historic brands, discovered Lebois & Co through Christie's pieces, and used that inspiration to spark a revival, leveraging IP with the Daudin family and building a new path that keeps the brand's spirit alive for a new generation of collectors.
Preserving the Spirit of Alsta with Angus McFadden: A Diving Icon Reborn
Q: What were the biggest challenges in bringing the brand back to life?
The biggest challenges were managing expectations of passionate customers, ensuring authentic evolution rather than reckless reinvention, and securing archives and IP across multiple countries. We focused on gradual product development, affordable entry points, and preserving brand legitimacy.

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Lonely Wrist features in-depth, candid conversations with insiders across the watch industry, from brand builders and designers to educators and content creators. Episodes center on brand revival stories, design philosophy, production challenges, and community-driven perspectives shaping horology today. The show often blends technical detail with culture, storytelling, and business strategy, offering actionable insights for brands, marketers, and enthusiasts alike. A notable edge is its consistent focus on authentic narratives—from heritage brands to independent spaces—delivering practical takeaways for potential guests and sponsors who want to reach serious horology audiences.

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2. Perry Dash
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4. Belal Shaher
5. Zviad Tsikolia
6. James Thompson
7. James Rose
8. Lucy Kapetanovic

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