Listen "Unlocking Coveted Watches: Karlos Williams talks watch collecting and community |WristCheck Pod #105"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Wrist Check Pod, Perri and Rashawn sit down with Karlos Williams, a passionate watch collector, Detroit native, and friend of the pod. Karlos shares the story behind his latest pick-up — a Rolex Daytona on Oysterflex — and dives into how he fell in love with the world of horology. He also discusses his role in D.C.-based watch club CP Time and reveals the secret sauce to securing highly coveted watches at retail. Tune in for an insightful conversation packed with insider knowledge and collecting gems.
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Chapters00:00 - Intro01:54 - Wrist Check06:59 - Karlos' New Watch Alert10:30 - Karlos' entry into the hobby14:11 - Love for Moved Watches15:56 - Getting my first Rolex17:12 - First time spending real money on a watch21:04 - Linking up with CP Time Watch Club27:31 - Sphere of influence 31:16 - Karlos' Rolex Batman32:29 - The secret to getting watches at retail35:29 - Acquiring the Batman Rolex by accident38:33 - Karlos' Rolex Pepsi GMT 41:39 - Interest in brands outside of Rolex46:20 - Collecting Cars and Cartier Glasses58:02 - Outro
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Chapters00:00 - Intro01:54 - Wrist Check06:59 - Karlos' New Watch Alert10:30 - Karlos' entry into the hobby14:11 - Love for Moved Watches15:56 - Getting my first Rolex17:12 - First time spending real money on a watch21:04 - Linking up with CP Time Watch Club27:31 - Sphere of influence 31:16 - Karlos' Rolex Batman32:29 - The secret to getting watches at retail35:29 - Acquiring the Batman Rolex by accident38:33 - Karlos' Rolex Pepsi GMT 41:39 - Interest in brands outside of Rolex46:20 - Collecting Cars and Cartier Glasses58:02 - Outro
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