This week on the Wrist Check Podcast, Perri and Rashawn sit down with watch collector and author J.W. Foster to discuss his new book, Dead Beat Seconds—an action-packed thriller filled with fast cars, shoot-outs, explosions, and, of course, luxury watches. They dive into J.W.'s writing process, the inspirations behind the story, and why he felt compelled to craft a novel for the watch community. Tune in for an exciting conversation at the intersection of horology and high-stakes adventure!
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Chapters00:00 - Intro01:50 - Wrist Check11:53 - Inspiration to write this novel19:45 - Immersing the audience into the watch world27:35 - Finding the perfect narrator for the audio book34:17 - Writing an Action Thriller39:52 - Who is Blaze McClain?41:11 - Deciding which characters wore which watches44:31 - Getting the blessing to feature real watch brands47:01 - Documenting this period in watch culture49:16 - Responsibility as an author51:05 - Using the pen name J.W. Foster52:50 - Outro