Listen "TIME ON OUR HANDS: Women, Wine, and Watches"
Episode Synopsis
Season two of Watch World with Faye opens in style—on the water at Bray Marina. Faye sits down with acclaimed wine consultant and lifestyle voice Libby Brodie for an afternoon of sparkling wines and nautically inspired timepieces. Together, they pair four distinctive watches—Doxa, Breitling, Rolex, and Patek Philippe—with equally remarkable wines and champagnes. It’s a conversation that blends luxury, storytelling, and discovery, showing how curiosity connects two worlds.Takeaways- Libby’s bold career pivot from theatre to wine- Nautical watches meet sparkling pairings-Dox and Sea Change Rosé Prosecco - Breitling SuperOcean and Sparklehorse- Rolex and Ruinart embody subtle elegance- Patek and Billecart-Salmon share rare prestige- And more...CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction to Nautical Themes and Wine02:32 Libby's Journey into the Wine Industry04:39 The Storytelling Aspect of Wine and Watches07:30 Doxa Sub 200T: A Dive Watch with a Story10:01 Sea Change Rosé Prosecco: Sustainability in the Wine Industry12:06 Breitling SuperOcean: A Dive Watch for Adventurers19:41 Rolex Yacht-Master: A Collector's Choice26:44 Ken Forrester Sparklehorse: Exploring Nautical Timepieces29:49 Ruinart Blanc de Blancs: The Elegance of Champagne Pairings34:33 Understanding Glassware and Champagne Trends36:12 Patek Philippe Nautilus: The Allure of a Classic42:58 Billecart-Salmon Le Sous Bois: Unique Wines and Personal Connections48:44 The Journey of Learning and CuriosityVISIT OUR WEBSITE https://watchworld.comFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://instagram.com/watchworldCREDITS Host: Faye Soteri (LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/fayesoteri Guest: Libby Brodiehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/libby-brodieProduction: Keenlii (https://keenlii.com) | Instagram: https://instagram.com/keenlii Producer: Barry Keegan (LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/barrykeegan) Director of PhotographyGavin Foden (LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavin-foden/)SUBSCRIBE AND ENGAGE If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe wherever you listen—Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube—and leave a review. Let us know what topics you’d like us to explore next.SUPPORT OUR PODCAST To help us bring more incredible stories to you, please consider sharing this episode with fellow watch enthusiasts.ABOUT WATCH WORLD WITH FAYE SOTERI A watch doesn’t just tell the time—it tells a story. I’m Faye Soteri, and after 20+ years in global luxury retail and watch buying, I bring you the most credible, compelling voices in the watch industry—from independent artisans to haute horology titans—and occasionally highlight lifestyle elements that pair perfectly with our admiration of timepieces. Join me as we celebrate the art, design, and culture behind every watch.
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