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| The Best Watch Releases of 2026 with Rio the Watcher | Episode 17 | 19 Oct 2026 | 00:56:06 | |
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 Rio 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. | |||
| New Omega Bond & Spectre Seamasters, G-Shock Sushi & Windup NYC | Wristwatch Weekly Ep.17 | 12 Oct 2026 | 01:02:25 | |
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 returns Follow Wristwatch Weekly for new releases, watch news, collecting talk, microbrands and everything else happening in the watch world.
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| Inside Christopher Ward with Senior VP Mike Pearson | Bel Canto, The Twelve, Loco & What’s Next | Ep.15 | 28 Sep 2026 | 01:28:59 | |
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:
Mike 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 Weekly | |||
| New Rolex Padellone, Christopher Ward Chronograph & G-Shock CasioNaut | Wristwatch Weekly Ep.14 | 21 Sep 2026 | 00:42:01 | |
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:
And 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 14 #WristwatchWeekly #WatchNews #Rolex #ChristopherWard #GShock | |||
| Nico Leonard vs Christopher Ward + The Biggest New Watch Releases | Wristwatch Weekly Ep.13 | 14 Sep 2026 | 00:58:36 | |
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 GatorCris Chapters | |||
| Seiko x Honda, TAG Heuer, IWC Mercedes & More | Wristwatch Weekly Ep.12 | 30 Aug 2026 | 00:46:16 | |
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:
There’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 back 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 | |||
| GatorCris on Microbrands, Windup Chicago & Building a 40-Watch Collection | Wristwatch Weekly Ep 11 | 29 Jul 2026 | 01:06:21 | |
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:
Chris 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 | |||
| Rolex, Omega & Watch Collecting with Rio the Watcher | Wristwatch Weekly Ep.10 | 12 Jul 2026 | 01:05:13 | |
🎙 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 | |||
| The Mad Watch Collector: Best Watches, Biggest Mistakes & Hot Takes | Ep.8 | 22 Jun 2026 | 01:20:52 | |
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 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 | |||
| New IWC Vertical Drive, TAG Monaco Split-Seconds, AP Summer Collection & Oris Lou Gehrig | Wristwatch Weekly Ep.7 | 10 Jun 2026 | 00:44:06 | |
Description: 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:
Featured Watches:
If 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 | |||
| Wristwatch Weekly Ep.5 | New Omega James Bond Seamaster, AP x Swatch Fallout & Christopher Ward C63 True GMT | 26 May 2026 | 00:54:28 | |
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:
We 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 | |||
| Wristwatch Weekly Podcast Episode 4 - Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop pocket watch Debate, Christopher Ward c63 Sealanderautomatic , Longines HydroConquest special edition & The £1,000 Challenge | 18 May 2026 | 00:48:38 | |
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: Plus viewer questions, watch collecting discussion, opinions on the current market, and plenty of watch talk throughout. | |||
| Wristwatch Weekly Episode 3 - How Dave Built La Touraine Watches | 10 May 2026 | 01:24:18 | |
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 - New Releasesm Grail Watches & Budget Picks | 04 May 2026 | 00:37:34 | |
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 | |||
| WristWatch Weekly - Episode 1 - Watches and Wonders 2026 | 26 Apr 2026 | 00:39:15 | |
Welcome to Episode 1 of the Watch Podcast with Peter (Mystery Watch Guy) and Chris (Budget Watchman). In this episode, we break down the biggest releases from Watches & Wonders 2026, sharing our favourite picks and a few that didn’t quite hit the mark. We cover brands including Rolex, Vacheron Constantin, Grand Seiko, Laurent Ferrier, and IWC, giving our honest thoughts as collectors with over 30 years of experience. We also introduce our Budget Watch Corner, featuring affordable picks from Casio and Timex, and dive into the watch community with a discussion on La Touraine and its creator Dave. Plus, we answer listener questions and share practical advice for collectors at every level. | |||