Episodes 10
Avg. Duration 33m
Activity Highly Active
Since May 2026
Latest Episode Jun 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
70%
Hosting
feeds.libsyn.com

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About This Podcast

Hi there! This is David Newman, host of WatchSmarts, the podcast for anyone who loves watches and wants to get smarter about what's on their wrist. Whether you're just a beginner (like me!) or a seasoned watch enthusiast, each episode brings you a fun, fly-on-the-wall conversation with collectors, microbrand founders, dealers, your favorite watch podcasters and YouTubers, and other watch-world insiders, sharing stories, lessons, wins, and a few mistakes along the way. We also cover watch events and watches worth paying attention to at every price point. Whether you are brand new on the watch scene or have a vast collection, this is the watch podcast you've been looking for. Your ears and wrist will thank you!

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Recent Episodes

010: The Secret Language of Watches with Johnny Francis

Jun 09, 2026 36m

Get the FREE WatchSmarts Beginner Buyer's Guide. Johnny Francis joins David to discuss a collection built on memories, milestones, and "signals". From $10 Soviet-era relics found in 1990s Moscow flea…

009: The Platform That Connects the Watch World with Thomas Sandrin

Jun 02, 2026 33m

Get the FREE WatchSmarts Beginner Buyer's Guide. Thomas Sandrin is building something the watch world quietly needs: a place to learn before you buy. With WatchDNA, he's removing bias, commissions,…

008: Watches, Personality, and Wearing What You Love with Stephen Shapiro

May 26, 2026 35m

Get the FREE WatchSmarts Beginner Buyer's Guide. Stephen Shapiro collects watches the way most people choose art: by feel, color, and personality. He matches watches to outfits… and even to different…

007: Inside the Secondary Market with Dr. Talha Kaner and Ibrahim Cetiner

May 19, 2026 42m

Get the FREE WatchSmarts Beginner Buyer's Guide. What happens when a full-time physician and a serial entrepreneur turn a childhood friendship and a "watch addiction" into a high-stakes trading…

006: 200 Watches Later - The Truth About Collecting with Paul Cipriano

May 12, 2026 28m

Paul Cipriano went from casual interest… to nearly 200 watches… to hitting the brakes hard. This is the episode most collectors won't say out loud. The buying rush, the financial creep, the stress,…

005: Fun Beats Serious: How Fossil Made Watches Cool Again with Tim Hale

May 05, 2026 39m

Before watches got so serious… they were fun.In this episode, David sits down with industry titan Tim Hale, the first designer and long-time Executive Design Manager for the Fossil Group. Tim pulls…

004: The Everyman Collector's Guide to Watch Happiness with Jeffrey Thomas

May 05, 2026 26m

Jeffrey Thomas is the antidote to everything loud, expensive, and hype-driven in watches. He's proof that you don't need five figures—or even four—to build a collection you actually enjoy. From $50…

003: The Godfather of Pre-Owned Watches with Thomas Pozsgay

May 05, 2026 30m

Before resale was cool, Thomas Pozsgay was building it for Tourneau as the head of the certified pre-owned department for 27 years. In this episode, David sits down with Thomas, a true insider whose…

002: Memories, Motorsports & Mechanical Magic with Bryce Austin

May 05, 2026 30m

What if your most prized Rolex wasn't bought after years on a waitlist, but was the result of a jeweler breaking your wife's diamond? In this episode, David Newman sits down with Bryce Austin, a…

001: From Casino Wins to Watch Wisdom with Christian Riander

May 05, 2026 37m

What if your first watch wasn't just a purchase… but a declaration of identity? In this episode, David sits down with international watch enthusiast and former trader Christian Riander, whose journey…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does WatchSmarts have?

WatchSmarts has published 10 episodes since May 2026, covering topics in Arts, Design.

Is WatchSmarts still active?

WatchSmarts is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 33m.

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