In this episode of the Wrist Check Podcast, we sit down with designer, watch collector, and influencer Georgia Benjamin to explore her incredible journey in the world of horology. Georgia opens up about her first major watch purchase for her 30th birthday and how it sparked her passion for collecting vintage timepieces. She shares insights on being a woman in the watch industry, her obsession with Cartier’s rich history and design language, and the stories behind her enviable 30-piece collection.
We also dive into the opportunities within fashion watch brands and what it takes to build an authentic voice as a watch influencer. Georgia treats the WCP team to a closer look at four very special gold watches from her collection, each with its own unique backstory. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just starting your horological journey, this conversation is packed with inspiration, knowledge, and plenty of golden moments.
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Chapters
00:00 - Intro
01:02 - Wrist Check
04:15 - Georgia's Rolex Cellini
06:43 - How design influenced my collecting
09:24 - Getting a Rolex Day-Date
13:35 - Quickly Becoming a Collector
17:09 - Collecting Vintage Watches
17:52 - Falling For Cartier
20:17 - Becoming an Influencer
23:12 - YSL Watch
25:15 - Whose Doing It Right?
28:02 - Fashion Watches
29:15 - Georgia's Piaget Dancer
31:12 - Hosting Watch Events
32:46 - How are watch brands responding
33:49 - Wearing Watches In The Wild
36:29 - Watch Design Winner
38:33 - Emilio Ballato Watch Stories
41:35 - Los Angeles Watch Community
43:27 - Georgia's Two Tone Rolex DateJust
47:38 - Watch Collecting Mentor
51:30 - Designing A Custom Tudor
52:54 - Outro