The Waiting List Podcast

This is an eye-opening episode for those who have always wanted to learn about the people behind the watch articles that you read daily. Steph and Kevin are the editor in chief and author/digital editor for Revolution Hong Kong respectively. In the first episode of our two-part series, Steph and Kevin share their experience working in the watch media industry, their views on luxury, and how they see the watch world evolving in the near future. With a determination to uphold the ethics and standards that come with journalism, Steph and Kevin have become a mainstay in the Hong Kong watch community with a following that is loyal and always ready to hear their thoughts.

In this second episode of Zoe’s interview, we uncover the do’s and dont’s of dealing on the secondary market. Zoe shares clever insights into trends that are taking place in the watch world, and the funny yet challengingexperiences that she has to face at work. If you have ever had thoughts of purchasing or selling on the secondary market, this is an episode you must listen to. Alternatively, you can pick up a few pointers from Zoe’s Fake Watch Friday instastories on @watchgirloffduty.

In our second interview with Dan, we take a lookat his personal watch collection and his collecting philosophy including purchasing regrets and wish lists. He gives tips on starting a business and balancing family life. This is an honest and heart warming episode that may just spark that fire in you to chase your dreams too.

Randy is a true reflection of the quote he lives by. He is best described as a polymath, he covers everything from fashion, food and beverages, and most importantly watches on the Lifestyle Asia site in Hong Kong. In this episode, Randy shares the story of how a harmless hobby, blogging about his menswear learnings led him to Hong Kong. He reveals how movie stars in the 50s/60s came to shape his fashion style and inspiration and gives tips and insights on menswear and tailoring. Randy’s story is both honest and enlightening.

In the first episode of this two part series, Dan, who is better known as @ShanghaiWatchGang retraces his journey of how watches came to pervade every corner of his life and ultimately led him to running China’s most successful watch event- the Shanghai Watch Festival. His work behind the scenes in the watch community has caused stirs in the industry that many may not even notice, but he is a force to be reckoned with. His bold vision for the watch community, and for Chinese consumers in particular, is both inspiring and encouraging for us all.

In our first episode without guests, we rewind and begin with how this podcast idea started and the meaning behind “The Waiting List”. We question the phenomenon and the theories of how the wait list became the new norm in the watch industry. We touch on current affairs and the most common topics shared amongst our watch collector friends. A light hearted episode worth listening to. Enjoy!

Welcoming back our good friend Hon Ng for a casual chat - we discuss flying taxis – and the potential ramifications on other industries of having the convenience of being from Tai Po down to Central in 5 minutes. We also touch upon the watches he has, some missed opportunities and regrets. Make sure you stay tuned to the end where he gives some key advice on what to do at Italian weddings!

Best known for his collaborations with giant fashion names like Fendi and Vogue just to name a few, Oscar also runs a creative branding company, a talent agency, and several F&B businesses. Still in his 20s, Oscar carries an aura of quiet strength and confidence that surpasses many peers his age group. In this episode he opens up about the pros and cons of living in the public eye and what it means to build his own legacy. His story and humility is one that breaks the stereotypes surrounding celebrity kids.

In this episode we have a very casual conversation with our friend Hon Ng, a lawyer based in Hong Kong who has now changed roles to head the business development team at Uber. Sounds dry? Don’t worry – we laugh about how he got his first watch from an Argos catalogue and how regular visits to Hong Kong’s notorious Ladies market helped him get into watches!

Jonathan’s bars and restaurants have long been recognized as the go-to hotspots in Hong Kong. In this episode, Jonathan shares his story of how his passion for F&Band service led him to the success he is today, the importance of family, and the vision he has for the future of his businesses. Jonathan is an example that positivity, fearlessness to chase your dreams, and dedication can take you places. He is inspiring and a much-needed dose of optimism that we all need more of today.

In the second episode of our two-part interview with Chester, we explore his journey into watch collecting. The watch that started it all, and the many influences through his childhood that has shaped his collection and fascination with space. Most inspiring of all is watching the rapport and bond between Chester and his mum deepen through watches. Chester’s story illustrates one of many watch collecting journeys that often starts off as a very lonely hobby only to blossom into something beautiful and heart-warming.

A true individual in every sense, in less than 2 years Chester’s collection has grown to become one that is hard to beat. In the first episode of this two-part interview, we talk about how Chester came to be one fourth of the Waiting List Podcast family and we dig deep to understand the phenomenon better known as ‘Fuerdai’, the children of the second generation of the nouveau riche in China. Chester gives deep insight into the misconceptions, the pros and cons of being labelled as one, and shows us that beneath all the luxury and glam, lies an individual who like many of us is on a road of self-awareness and discovery.

Better known by her Instagram handle @watchgirloffduty and her captivating TikTok dance routines, Zoe is a senior client advisor at Watchbox – one of the biggest pre owned watch platforms in the world. A true New Yorker, Zoe tells us how she ended up in Hong Kong, how by chance she fell into the watch industry and how she subsequently fell in love with watches. And of course, we ask her to share us some secrets of watch trading!

One of the team’s favourite interviews, Alex strips himself bare to tell you the inspiring story of how he barely had a childhood and how this gave him the motivation and strength to chase his dreams in life. Speaking candidly, especially during his most difficult times, it is hard not to be touched by his emotional narrative. Upon arriving in Hong Kong, he shares with us how he was given an opportunity that he grabbed with both hands and which subsequently allowed him to enjoy luxuries in life that he had always aspired to have – including of course wristwatches.

Taken from an Instagram Live session, out first episode is a rare opportunity to hear Thomas’ own personal story of how wristwatches captivated him as a young boy and how he got into the watch industry despite pressure from his family. He goes on to give us his unique view on how he collects watches and some of the references he owns – and why the Omega Speedmaster is something he holds close to his heart. We also spend a good amount of time discussing some myths in the auction world and how auction houses are actually the best place to learn more about watch collecting.