The Watch Aficionado

As day 1 winds down, we saw many releases from several brands. Here is our opinion on the winners!@[email protected]@thewatchaficionado.com

Have you ever wondered what size you should buy your watch?

Join us for our Watches whiskey and Cigar Events more information about this event on Instagram @The_Watch_Aficionado

Here The Watch Aficionado, we are focusing more on preowned pieces. If you would like to sell your time piece and do not know how to, you can consign it with us and we will do all the work for you. You can always reach us at thewatchaficionado.com.

We were blessed to share this episode with you guys with two Titans of the Watch industry! Alberto Cruz and Roger Barrios. We chatted about wholesale, retail, giftgiving for the season, and what we are most grateful for this year!Follow us on IG at:@the_watch_aficionado@thecollector0608The Watch Aficionado1680 SW Saint Lucie West Blvd Suite #104Port St Lucie, FL 34986📲 772-343-9411🖱 thewatchaficionado.com📩 [email protected]_________________________________Call, Text or DM For Inquiries Like ❤️, Share 🗣, and Comment 📥_________________________________👉 Follow @the_watch_aficionado...#watches #watch #watchesofinstagram #watchcollector #watchoftheday #watchfam #watchaddict #rolex #watchlover #wristwatch #thewatchaficionado #instawatch #horology #watchgeek #luxury #watchnerd #timepiece #watchmania #luxurywatches #dailywatch #wristshot #wristporn #luxurywatch #watchuseek #omega #watchcollection

Episode 10: “The Wrist Chick — A New Voice in the Watch World”In this episode of The Watch Aficionado Podcast, we sit down with The Wrist Chick, a rising star in the world of horology. Known for her passion, insight, and fresh perspective, she shares how her journey into the watch industry began and where it’s heading next.We dive into her inspirations, her favorite timepieces, and what it means to bring a new generation of enthusiasts—especially women—into the watch community. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just discovering your love for watches, this episode captures the excitement of a career built on true passion for craftsmanship and storytelling.@The_watch_aficionado @[email protected]

Had an amazing conversation with Peter Cho, co-founder of Jack Mason. We discussed design, vision and distribution of the brand. A must see brand if you are not familiar with them.IG:@jackmasonbrandThe Watch Aficionado1680 SW Saint Lucie West BlvdSuite 104Port ST Lucie, FL, 34986772-343-9411info@thewatchaficionado.comthewatchaficionado.com@the_watch_aficionado@thecollector0608

In this episode, we explore one of the most iconic and fascinating aspects of Rolex watches — the dial. From classic configurations to rare and collectible variations, we break down the design, materials, and history behind some of the most sought-after dials in the Rolex lineup. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting your horological journey, this episode will give you a new appreciation for the face of every Rolex.Follow us on Instagram:@the_watch_aficionado@thecollector0608The Watch Aficionado1680 SW Saint Lucie West BlvdSuite 104Port St Lucie, FL [email protected] our website at thewatchaficionado.com

We had the plasure of speaking with Paul Wahlgren, the US Brand Manager, of Favre Leuba. The 2nd oldest watch brand in the world. Started in 1737 and they are making a come back into the US market after 60 years. May cool things to come with this brand!Available at thewatchaficionado.comReach us at @the_watch_aficionado@thecollector0608RedBar Chapters @redbarorlando and @redbartampaThe Watch Aficionado1680 SW Saint Lucie West BlvdSuite 104Port ST Lucie, FL 34986772-343-9411

Are box and papers important in watch collecting? Here is our take on this subject. As a dealer and collector, they are important. What do you think?Follow us on Instagram at:@the_watch_aficionado@thecollector0608Come visit the boutique:The Watch Aficionado1680 SW Saint Lucie West BlvdSuite 104Port St Lucie, FL 34986772-343-9411thewatchaficionado.comemail us at [email protected]

Hey Watch Aficionados! We are picked 3 watches for the summer! No matter what you are doing, these will endure anything you can throw at them!Let us know which are your picks for Summer 2025!https://thewatchaficionado.com/https://thewatchaficionado.com/collections/g-shockhttps://thewatchaficionado.com/collections/citizenhttps://thewatchaficionado.com/collections/citizenFollow us:the_watch_aficionadothecollector0608We are located at:The Watch Aficionado1680 SW Saint Lucie West BlvdSuite 104Port St Lucie, FL 34986772-343-9411

On this episode, we discussed what Watches we would wear and we wouldn’t wear. Including some desirable and not so desirable brands. As always, you can find all the amazing brands on the new The Watch Aficionado website at https://thewatchaficionado.com/@the_watch_aficionado @thecollector0608Visit the boutique located at:1680 SW Saint Lucie West Blvd Suite 104Port St Lucie, FL 34986772-343-9411

Here is our take on the winners and losers of 2025 W&W. OUR OPINION here as always.The clear unanimous winner was Ulysse Nardin. @fxhotier nailed it here.Many hit the mark and others underwhelmed us. Let us know what you think.Visit the new website at https://thewatchaficionado.com/ to see all the latest and greatest.@the_watch_aficionado@thecollector0608

These are our predictions or shall we say Wish List! So many brands will be exhibiting this year and we can't wait to see all the new releases from these brands.@the_watch_aficionado@thecollectorThe Watch Aficionado1680 Sw Saint Lucie West BlvdSuite 104Port St Lucie, FL 34986772-343-9411thewatchaficionado.cominfo@thewatchaficionado.comCheck out the website for all the latest and greatest from our brand partners.

We're back from a long break due to business, vacations and life happenings. We caught up and announce our event on February 22nd in Orlando. Reach out on IG at @redbarorlando and we can get you in!As always all our timepieces are on thewatchaficionado.com and on IG at the_watch_aficionado.@thecollector0608

We met up to do a live episode from an amazing cigar lounge. We covered some new releases and caught up on many other things as well. Hope you guys enjoy this episode and the video version is on https://www.youtube.com/@thewatchaficionado Follow us on Instagram: @the_watch_aficionado @thecollector0608 The Watch Aficionado 1680 SW Saint Lucie West Blvd  Suite #104 Port St Lucie, FL 34986  772-343-9411  www.thewatchaficionado.com  [email protected] _________________________________ Call, Text or DM For Inquiries  Like , Share , and Comment  _________________________________  Follow @the_watch_aficionado . . . #watches #watch #watchesofinstagram #watchcollector #watchoftheday #watchfam #watchaddict #rolex #watchlover #wristwatch #fashion #instawatch #horology #watchgeek #luxury #watchnerd #timepiece #watchphotography #watchmania #luxurywatches #dailywatch #wristshot #wristporn #luxurywatch #thewatchaficionado #watchuseek #omega #wristporn #watchcollection

We had the honor of being invited to the Ulysse Nardin HQ today to meet with President FX Hotier and what an amazing experience we had. We got to play with so many cool pieces! Head over to our IG @the-watch_aficionado for some images of the insane things we got to see! Many thanks to @fxhotier from @ulyssenardinofficial for this amazing opportunity. @the_watch_aficionado @thecollector0608

As the seasons change, why not change your straps? We dove into why we change out our straps and keep up with fashion as we do this. So many options out there on styles, textures and colors. Follow us on Instagram @the_watch_aficionado and @thecollector0608 for more content.

We discussed a few of the new releases from this year and rated them as Overrated, Underrated or Just Right? As always, these are our opinions! What are your thoughts and how would you rate these? The Watch Aficionado 1680 Sw Saint Lucie West Blvd Suite 104 Port St Lucie, FL 34986 772-343-9411 [email protected] thewatchaficionado.com @thecollector0608 @the_watch_aficionado

We chatted tonight about what is happening with the retail side of Hodinkee and love that they will be the industry leader in content for our industry! Going back to the basics is always a good re-start to any business and we love that they are the leaders in this field. Looking forward to seeing what they have cooking up for all of us! As always, visit our website, thewatchaficionado.com for all the latest and greatest. @the_watch_aficionado @thecollector0608 The Watch Aficionado 1680 SW Saint Lucie West Blvd Suite 104 Port St Lucie, FL 34986 772-343-9411 [email protected]

We had a discussion regarding whether or not if you get a grail piece, would you wear it or keep it in the safe? So many opinions regarding this subject! Here are our opinions on this subject. @thecollector 0608 @the_watch_aficionado thewatchaficionado.com @mbandf @greubel.forsey

Tonight we discussed our favorites from Rolex, some history and a surprise by Alex in this episode!. As always, you can reach us @the_watch_aficionado and @thecollector0608. June 28th is RedBar Orlando with Christopher Ward in Orlando and this is for Tampa and Orlando Chapters but you are all invited. Just RSVP! thewatchaficionado.com [email protected]

We had the pleasure of having North American Brand Director from Christopher Ward tonight, Michael Pearson. We discussed the entire collection, how to get it and most importantly, we are hosting a RedBar Event on June 28th in Orlando and will Feature ALL Christopher Ward Collectiona for you to touch and feel. Can't Wait! @the_watch_aficionado @thecollector0608 @redbartampa @redbarorlando

We recapped all the good, bad and ugly of Watches and Wonders! As always, it's our opinion. The winnerand and not so winners this year. We love Patek as always and here are the new novelties: https://www.patek.com/en/collection/rare-handcrafts RedBar Tampa event is May 18th. Reach out if you would like to attend. @redbartampa RedBar Orlando event is June 28th with Christopher Ward. Reach out to @redbarorlando on IG or email us at [email protected] @the_watch_aficionado @thecollector0608

Here is a recap of the first 2 days at Watches and Wonders 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland. So many highs and a few disappointments but overall, so far, its an exceptional show for a few brands! Catch all the latest updates on thewatchaficionado.com @the_watch_aficionado @thecollector0608

We got to speak with our special guest, Bobby Chen, Chapter Head for RedBar Bahamas and how he got started in the watch collecting world. @the_watch_aficionado @thecollector0608 @redbar_bahamas @civilized_kaoz thewatchaficionado.com

We took Alex's new Corvette to Orlando for our monthly RedBar Orlando meetup with the Crew! We chatted about Watches, Cars, Cigars and Bourbons! @the_watch_aficionado @thecollector0608  @thewatchaficionado3934  thewatchaficionado.com

In this episode we discussed watches that have been Frankensteined. Meaning modified to such an extent that they are don't look like the original piece it started out to be. Should you buy these or not, or the better questions would be, would you do this to your watch? As always, like, share and follow @the_watch_aficionado and @thecollector0608 on Instagram. @redbartampa and @redbarorlando for upcoming events. thewatchaficionado.com

Alex and I went back to the 80's on this episode. From Swatch watches to the Piaget Polo 79 to all Gold Watches that made the 80's what they were. @the_watch_aficionado @thecollector0608 The Watch Aficionado thewatchaficionado.com

We went live tonight at Strikes Cigar Lounge in Boca! We needed a good cigar, drink and pizza as we discussed how to start your watch collection. You don't need to break the bank to get into this hobby. It's an amazing community and someone is always there to help you find the perfect piece. @the_watch_aficionado @thecollector0608 @redbartampa @redbarorlando Join our RedBar group and share you collecting passions with like minded people.

Welcome to season 2! We had a great weekend at RedBar Orlando with all our members and we even had a few new members join. This season we will bring you more content and a few guest speakers! February 3rd is @redbartampa meetup. Reach out if you would like to join us. February 9th is a Wine and Watches event at Bottle Shock in Port St Lucie. As always, thewatchaficionado.com is always open! @the_watch_aficionado @thecollector0608 @jonhochman The Boutique is also open

Our year end recap and season finale! What a year... So many accomplishments and we are so grateful to all our listeners that made this year possible. So much more to come in 2024. @the_watch_aficionado @jonhochman @thecollector0608

New releases by some brands. Always something new with certain brands. @the_watch_aficionado @jonhochman @thecollector0608 thewatchaficionado.com reach us at [email protected]

In this episode we discussed our favorite brands at GPHG ( Grand Prix D'Horlogerie De Geneve). This is the annual "Oscars" of the watch industry world! This massive event is held in Geneva Switzerland and all the majors players are there. As always, you can find us at thewatchaficionado.com or email us at [email protected] Instagram: @the_watch_aficionado @jonhochman @thecollector0608

We met up this time and did a live recording from a cigar lounge! It was amazing as we discussed bourbons, cigar, watches and many other thing with a surprise guest in the middle. Check out this great episode. @the_watch_aficionado @jonhochman @thecollector0608 We got some new merch which will be hitting the site pretty soon. As always, check out www.thewatchaficionado.com for all the latest pre owned watches, blogs and many other things.

We had to chose our 3 watch collection and had a budget of $15,000. While that sounds like a lot of money, and it is, it was not easy choosing 3 pieces to fit that criteria but we did it. Our personal takes on this. As usual, our opinions! Hope you enjoy this one! Mariano, Alex and Jon www.thewatchaficionado.com Follow us on Instagram: @the_watch_aficionado @jonhochman @thecollector0608

We all have a love/hate relationship with many things in life! This episode is dedicated to those watches from brands we hate and the reasons why. As always, its our opinion and we give 3 different perspectives! The Watch Aficionado Podcast @the_watch_aficionado @jonhochman @thecollector0608

We discussed a lot about nothing on this one. Al always, watches, booz and other things too!

On this episode, we discussed and drank our way through the @Omega Summer Collection! As always, for any watch needs, you can visit our site at: https://thewatchaficionado.com/ https://www.omegawatches.com/ @the_watch_aficionado @jonhochman @thecollector0608

The questions is to service your watch or not? This has been a hot topic for a long time as manufacturers like to change dials, dials and polish your watch too much. Here are 3 opinions on whether to service or not. www.thewatchaficionado.com @the_watch_aficionado @thecollector0608 @jonhochman

On this episode we give some love to lesser know brands no one is peaking about. Superb manufacturing, in limited numbers and quantities but the quality is exceptional. As always, the conversation goes sideways, but hey, that's what makes us different! @jonhochman @thecollector0608 @the_watch_aficionado www.thewatchaficionado.com

Our predictions for this year were so many but we had to narrow it down to a few.  Rolex, Omega, Cartier and so many more!

Recapping this amazing year 2022 with the watch brands you love!

As usual, the conversation takes a turn and we discuss many things! You can find the best luxury timepieces at thewatchaficionado.com.