Rashawn Smith of Time+Tide’s New York Discovery Studio joins Dr. Vinay Chopra on The Luxury Prescription Show for a conversation about watch collecting, community, and the stories behind the watches we choose.

From welcoming a first-time collector to building relationships beyond a sale, Rashawn shares his approach to watch retail and what makes New York’s watch community distinctive.

Rashawn also brings his own watches to the studio: a G-SHOCK from The Almeda Club, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Vantage, an Ikepod Chronopod Pistacchio and a Rolex Cellini with a story of its own.

What’s one watch you love that doesn’t get enough attention? Tell me in the comments.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Welcome to The Luxury Prescription Show
01:12 Meet Rashawn Smith
02:44 Starting out at J.Crew
05:11 The J.Crew Liquor Store and his first watch sales
07:46 Equinox
10:24 Ralph Lauren
14:12 Watches of Switzerland
16:16 Time+Tide New York
18:53 What service over sales looks like
21:02 Welcoming a first-time collector
23:38 Where watch retail is heading
26:52 What makes New York’s watch community different
29:54 Meeting at a Ulysse Nardin event in New York
30:41 The watches on the table
31:58 G-SHOCK and The Almeda Club
35:01 Studio Underd0g × Time+Tide’s pizza watch
36:14 The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Vantage
40:19 Ikepod, one of 50
43:32 Dr. Chopra’s Freak X
47:48 A Rolex Cellini, engraved
54:16 A perfect New York weekend
55:50 Why dress watches
58:09 Rapid fire
1:01:51 One principle to live by
1:04:13 Closing thoughts

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In this episode of The Luxury Prescription Show, Dr. Vinay Chopra sits down with Yosuke Sekiguchi, the Japanese-born independent watchmaker behind La Primevère. They get into the mentor who shared his own bench, the Jules Jürgensen pocket watch that shaped his eye in 2006, Yosuke’s account of Philippe Dufour asking him to make a watch, and why he wants every owner to receive a piece of his soul with the watch.

Yosuke’s answers are translated through an interpreter.

Yosuke describes making around 15 watches a year. What would you ask him about that process? Tell me in the comments.

00:00 His First Tourbillon
01:02 His First Job in Watchmaking
01:24 Leaving Everything Behind
02:26 The Movement Test
03:01 A Mentor's Bench
04:12 His Own Pocket Watch
04:58 Why Switzerland
06:12 Japanese, French and Swiss Influences
07:29 Lessons From the Big Houses
09:30 Imagining a Wristwatch 150 Years Ago
10:12 Watchmaking as Self-Expression
11:07 Going Independent in 2020
11:53 The Meaning of La Primevère
13:36 Three Hearts in the Logo
13:49 A Tribute to Jules Jürgensen
16:48 Making and Finishing by Hand
17:34 Meeting Philippe Dufour
22:11 A Mission for Life
22:40 The Human Touch
24:05 The Next 10 Years
26:52 Around 15 Watches a Year
28:00 Trying On the Red Dial
28:51 A Surprise Drawing
30:45 The Legacy He Wants to Leave
32:38 Passing It On

Watch Part 1: Inside the Atelier: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQ7OougvIKo

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From a nearly empty showroom to one of the top-selling Lamborghini dealers in the country, go inside a friendship of about five years between a buyer and the man who sold him his first Lamborghini.

In this episode of The Luxury Prescription Show, Dr. Vinay Chopra sits down with Paul Kim, General Manager and Dealer Principal of Lamborghini Greenwich, the person behind every chapter of his Lamborghini journey. They get into dream cars, the rejection that built the Lamborghini name, the exact-spec scale model that arrives with every new car, and why the right dealer keeps clients for life.

What would be the first Lamborghini in your garage? Tell me your choice and why.

00:00 Dream Cars & a Countach Poster
01:18 Meet Paul Kim
02:34 From Beer Distribution to Lamborghini
05:27 The Rivalry That Built Lamborghini
08:40 Becoming Customer Number Seven
11:05 The Exact-Spec Scale Models
12:13 The Huracán Evo Home Delivery
13:40 Trust & Relationships That Last
15:23 Inside the Showroom Experience
17:39 The Future: Hybrids Over EV
20:01 Advice for Your First Exotic
23:50 Rapid Fire
26:51 One Principle to Live By
28:40 Thank You

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What is private aviation really like beyond the luxury image? Pilot and Centurion Jets broker Mearon Okonsky joins Dr. Vinay Chopra to talk private jets, pilot watches, and the unexpected stories behind the business.

In Episode 9 of The Luxury Prescription Show, we explore how Mearon’s experience in the cockpit shapes his perspective on private aviation and why his interests extend well beyond the aircraft cabin.

Our conversation connects aviation and watchmaking, from the E6B flight computer and Breitling Navitimer to the IWC Pilot and Cartier Santos. Mearon also shares how an early job repairing watches at Sears, alongside a European-trained watchmaker, helped shape his appreciation for craftsmanship.

Then there are the requests you might not expect: private-jet photos without an actual flight. We discuss the difference between experiencing luxury and staging it, why aerobatic flying demands his full attention, and an ideal escape involving Roatán, seaplanes, and scuba diving.

We also explore his practical approach to AI: using it to help with administrative work while keeping a person involved in the service.

01:05 Meet Mearon Okonsky of Centurion Jets
01:52 Mearon's Start in Aviation
06:27 Soaring with Centurion Jets
14:31 The Benefits of Flying Private
18:02 Evolution of Private Aviation & Social Media
24:49 Challenges in the Industry & AI
29:45 Exploring the Remote Parts of the World
37:06 First Jobs at Sears & the Art of Watchmaking
41:41 Defining Luxury in Dining
45:13 Mearon's Ideal Luxury Weekend
48:43 Rapid Fire Favorites
52:45 The Importance of Integrity

What would you ask a pilot who also arranges private jet travel? Leave your question in the comments.

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Guest: Mearon Okonsky, Centurion Jets
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What happens when an artist enters the world of Audemars Piguet?

In Episode 8 of The Luxury Prescription Show, Dr. Vinay Chopra sits down with Nicholas Bello, Artist and Sales Specialist at the Audemars Piguet flagship in New York, to explore luxury watches through the lens of art, design, and personal style.

Nicholas shares how his art background shapes his view of timepieces, covering color, composition, proportion, emotion, and self-expression. Together, he and Dr. Chopra explore the details that connect fine art and watchmaking, and how a watch can become something deeply personal.

The conversation spans Dr. Chopra’s experience with the AP Code 11.59, his Audemars Piguet collection, collector first impressions, and the Audemars Piguet × Swatch collaboration. Beyond watches, they discuss family, travel, social media, and the importance of staying inspired and positive.

IN THIS EPISODE

- Nicholas Bello’s journey from art school to Audemars Piguet.

- The connection between fine art, watch design, and personal style.

- Dr. Chopra’s experience with the AP Code 11.59 and his Audemars Piguet collection.

- A discussion of the Audemars Piguet × Swatch collaboration.

- Family, travel, social media, and finding inspiration beyond watches.

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GUEST

Nicholas Bello

Artist and Sales Specialist, Audemars Piguet Flagship, New York

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CHAPTERS

01:08 Meet Nicholas Bello
04:43 The Importance of Family
06:38 Nicholas’s Journey from Art to Watches
08:57 Diving into Audemars Piguet
15:54 Nicholas’s Eye for Artistry
19:05 Audemars Piguet × Swatch Collaboration
23:10 Traveling with Family
26:15 Collector First Impressions
27:28 Entertainment, Social Media, and Watches
31:29 Ideal Travel Destinations
37:12 Aspiring to Inspire and Staying Positive

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Which watch do you consider a work of art and why? Tell us in the comments.

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In Episode 7 of The Luxury Prescription Show, Dr. Vinay Chopra and Jason Feder unpack the psychology of money, how to build real wealth, and what financial success actually looks like. From fear and greed in the markets to high earners still living paycheck to paycheck, this episode examines why making more money does not always mean building wealth.

Dr. Chopra and Jason discuss the value of financial discipline, working with a wealth adviser, staying calm during market volatility, and the importance of starting early. They also explore the intersection of wealth and passion through car collecting, luxury assets, fine wine, tequila, and watches.

The conversation ultimately asks a bigger question: is true wealth about having more money, or having more time? Dr. Chopra and Jason break down why building a strong financial foundation can give you the freedom to enjoy the things you worked for.

In this episode:
- The psychology of money, fear, and greed
- Why high income does not always mean financial security
- The value of a wealth adviser
- Cars, watches, wine, and luxury assets
- Why time may be the ultimate measure of wealth
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GUEST

Jason Feder
Managing Director - Wealth Management, UBS

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CHAPTERS

00:10 Meet Jason Feder
03:40 The Psychology of Money and the Chauffeur Metaphor
07:50 Staying Calm in Volatile Markets
12:00 When a Wealth Advisor Adds Value
14:53 Market Themes and Intergenerational Wealth
26:31 Car Collecting and Luxury Assets
32:22 Fine Wine and Tequila
44:50 Watch Brands and Collecting Habits
46:25 Redefining Success: Time vs. Money
48:59 Why Starting Early Matters

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Go inside Sotheby’s watch auctions with Geoff Hess, Global Head of Watches, and Richard Lopez, Senior Specialist, Watches North & Latin America. They reveal how Sotheby’s evaluates important timepieces, what makes a watch truly auction-worthy, and how rarity, provenance, condition, originality, scholarship, market psychology, and trust shape the result when the hammer falls.

In this episode of The Luxury Prescription Show, Dr. Vinay Chopra reflects on his first Sotheby’s auction experience at the Tom Brady G.O.A.T. Collection and asks what celebrity provenance genuinely adds to a Patek Philippe, Rolex, IWC, or another important watch and whether the watch must always stand on its own first.

Geoff and Richard explain how specialists guide collectors through the emotional pressure of an auction, how they determine when a client should continue bidding and when it is time to walk away, and why not every excellent watch necessarily belongs in a major auction room.
The conversation also explores the evolution of the Patek Philippe Nautilus and Aquanaut market, the growing influence of independent watchmakers, the arrival of younger collectors, and the role that community plays in keeping the watch world from becoming purely transactional.

We also go behind the scenes of major Sotheby’s moments, including the Tom Brady G.O.A.T. Collection, the landmark Cartier presentation in Hong Kong, and the record-setting sale of a Stegosaurus fossil for approximately $44 million.

In this episode:
- What makes a watch worthy of a Sotheby’s auction
- The biggest mistakes first-time auction bidders make
- When a specialist should encourage a collector and when to tell them to stop
- The market for Patek Philippe Nautilus and Aquanaut models
- What a $44 million dinosaur can teach us about collector conviction
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GUESTS

Geoff Hess
Global Head of Watches, Sotheby’s

Richard Lopez
Senior Specialist, Watches North & Latin America, Sotheby’s

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CHAPTERS

1:01 Meet Geoff Hess and Richard Lopez
10:25 Patek Philippe Nautilus and Aquanaut
13:35 Independent Watchmakers and Younger Collectors
22:56 What Makes a Watch Audtion-Worthy?
27:43 Dr. Chopra's First Auction: The Tom Brady G.O.A.T. Collection
31:02 What Celebrity Provenance Really Adds
34:19 The Record-Setting Triceratops Auction
35:35 When a Specialist Tells a Collector to Stop Bidding
36:33 The Landmark Cartier Sale in Hong Kong
42:56 Rarity, Provenance, Condition, and Originality
43:42 Rolliefest and the Importance of Community

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In Episode 5 of The Luxury Prescription Show, Dr. Vinay Chopra sits down with Chris Min - biotech executive, stand-up comedian, avid watch collector, and passionate foodie - for a wide-ranging conversation about watches, comedy, fine dining, travel, craftsmanship, and the relationships that make the luxury world so personal.

Chris shares how his passion for watches began with his first Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso and evolved into a collection shaped by design, engineering, discovery, and meaningful connections within the watch community.

The conversation explores pieces from Jaeger-LeCoultre, Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, Rolex, CIGA Design, and Selten x Watch Ho & Co., while examining what makes a watch truly collectible beyond price, hype, or brand recognition. Chris also discusses why innovation and the people behind the brands can matter just as much as the watches themselves - from groundbreaking escapements and creative dial designs to the collectors, designers, and communities shaping modern watchmaking.

The episode also moves well beyond horology. Chris reflects on his experience in stand-up comedy, his passion for memorable dining and travel, and his ideal 48-hour luxury weekend in New York City. Dr. Chopra shares the unforgettable story of his Santorini proposal hidden inside a watch box - one of several moments showing how watches can become part of life's most meaningful memories.

You will also hear about:

- How the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso became Chris's gateway into collecting
- Why independent brands such as Selten and CIGA Design are attracting attention
- Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, Rolex, and the choices that define a personal collection
- The engineering behind Rolex's Land-Dweller
- Chris's path into stand-up comedy and the role humor plays in his life
- Fine dining, travel, and the elements of an ideal 48-hour luxury weekend in New York City
- Why relationships and shared experiences can be as valuable as the watches themselves

Which part of Chris's world would you choose first: the watch, the restaurant, the destination, or the comedy stage? Let us know in the comments.

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