Watch World with Faye

Watch World with Faye
Podcast Description
Watch World with Faye reveals that a watch doesn’t just tell the time—it tells a story. For 20+ years, Faye Soteri has been in global luxury retail and watch buying. She brings the most credible, compelling voices in the watch industry—from independent artisans to haute horology titans—and occasionally highlights lifestyle elements that pair perfectly with our admiration of timepieces. Join as we celebrate the art, design, and culture behind every watch. Subscribe now and tune in.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast delves into themes of luxury watchmaking, storytelling, and sustainability. Notable topics include the revival of British watchmaking, personal anecdotes from events like the British Watchmakers Day, and the effect of anniversaries on brand marketing. Episodes highlight creative marketing strategies in watches and explore the philanthropic efforts of brands, such as William Wood Watches transforming firefighting gear into luxury timepieces.

Watch World with Faye reveals that a watch doesn’t just tell the time—it tells a story. For 20+ years, Faye Soteri has been in global luxury retail and watch buying. She brings the most credible, compelling voices in the watch industry—from independent artisans to haute horology titans—and occasionally highlights lifestyle elements that pair perfectly with our admiration of timepieces. Join as we celebrate the art, design, and culture behind every watch. Subscribe now and tune in.

Faye Soteri and Mark Tolson unpack a week of horological highs—from the £2K tourbillon that sparked debate to the energy of Hands on Horology and London Watch Week. They cover price points, collector culture, auctions, and the surprising shift from top-table industry roles to the sidelines, where the real stories are. A sharp look at how watch culture is shifting, expanding, and getting more interesting by the day.
TAKEAWAYS
-Hands on Horology was a successful inaugural event.
-Natural daylight at events enhances watch visibility.
-Micro brands are gaining traction in the watch community.
-Norkane's charity involvement raised their profile.
-The shift in industry dynamics allows for more accessibility.
-Watch auctions provide a new avenue for collectors.
-London Watch Week showcased a variety of watch brands.
-Community is essential in the watch collecting world.
-Personal connections enhance the experience of watch events.
CHAPTERS
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Watch World Podcast
01:07 Hands on Horology Event Insights
12:50 Norkane and Charity Events
18:59 The Shift in Industry Dynamics
22:36 Exploring Watch Auctions
29:42 London Watch Week Highlights
39:05 Community and Personal Connections in Watch Enthusiasm
VISIT OUR WEBSITE
https://watchworld.com
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Instagram: https://instagram.com/watchworld
CREDITS
Host: Faye Soteri (LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/fayesoteri)
Production: Keenlii (https://keenlii.com) | Instagram: https://instagram.com/keenlii
Producer: Barry Keegan (LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/barrykeegan)
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ABOUT WATCH WORLD WITH FAYE SOTERI
A watch doesn’t just tell the time—it tells a story. I’m Faye Soteri, and after 20+ years in global luxury retail and watch buying, I bring you the most credible, compelling voices in the watch industry—from independent artisans to haute horology titans—and occasionally highlight lifestyle elements that pair perfectly with our admiration of timepieces. Join me as we celebrate the art, design, and culture behind every watch.
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