Mark Kauzlarich of Hodinkee — Storytelling, Watches & the Jay-Z Patek | Wrist Check Pod #108

In this episode of the Wrist Check Podcast, Perri and Rashawn sit down with Hodinkee editor and photographer Mark Kauzlarich to talk about his unconventional path into the world of watches. From freelancing and working on a grant project with National Geographic to telling powerful stories about collectors and makers, Mark shares how he found his voice in watch journalism. He breaks down how he linked up with Hodinkee, finally got his dream Rolex GMT-Master II “Pepsi,” and developed his photography and storytelling chops along the way. The trio also dives into his role in writing the now-iconic story about Jay-Z’s Patek Philippe 2499, and how a key text from Perri helped secure approval from Hov himself. It’s a conversation full of craft, community, and the evolving world of watch media.