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.
In this episode of Watch World with Faye’s Women in Watches mini-series, we sat down with watch collector and content creator Georgia Benjamin—our very first guest—to explore her love affair with vintage timepieces. From discovering her gateway Day-Date to probing the romance of a 30-year-old heirloom, Georgia shares how she broke into a male-dominated hobby, built a thriving community, and blends her design background with horological passion.
TAKEAWAYS
– Georgia’s first watch in her collection was a Rolex
– A single gem-set Day-Date ignited Georgia’s entire vintage obsession
– Vintage dials carry untold adventures from their decades-long lives
– UX-driven design—ergonomics, legibility, tactile flow—elevates every watch
– Genuine curiosity and fearless questions open doors with seasoned collectors
– Case size and color aren’t “men’s” or “women’s”—they’re personal-style statements
– Authentic brand narratives and real-world innovation outshine any celebrity hype
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to Watch World
00:28 Women in Watches: A New Perspective
01:08 The Allure of Vintage Watches
02:19 The Journey into Watch Collecting
03:17 Design and Emotional Connection in Watches
09:59 The Importance of Storytelling in Watch Marketing
20:55 Building a Community in Watch Collecting
24:06 Authenticity in Passion
25:00 Breaking Barriers in a Male-Dominated Industry
28:58 Engaging Women in Watch Collecting
30:48 Removing Gender from Watch Culture
34:49 Advice for Aspiring Female Collectors
39:01 Personal Favourites and Future Aspirations
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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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