WCP Spotlight: Compass Watches with David Carrington

In this exclusive spotlight episode, the WCP hosts share an intimate conversation with David Carrington, a newcomer to the watch industry hailing from New York and the visionary behind The Compass Watch Company.
Delve into David's captivating journey as he embarks on his venture into the world of timepieces, recounting the highs and lows of launching his independent and black owned Swiss Made watch company in the heart of the U.S. Through this insightful dialogue, gain valuable insights into David's creative process, his carefully curated assortment of timepieces, and the unique challenges he faces as an entrepreneur navigating the intricate landscape of the watch industry.
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00:00 - Intro
00:38 - Honorary Wrist Check
03:29 - Getting the idea to launch a watch company
07:56 - The Name Compass
09:07 - Finding the motivation to become an entrepreneur
13:08 - Initial reactions to the product
14:53 - Connecting with Swiss watchmakers
18:25 - Compass' design language
22:59 - Which models are resonating
24:50 - Critics
28:30 - Pricing Strategy
32:10 - Merging passion and business
36:27 - Connecting with others
40:35 - Direct to consumer approach
41:50 - New Piece on the way

[@donaldbailey4079]

Definitely a Great Look!!!!

[@MrN0tim3]

What an amazing and inspiring story! WCP did it again!

[@soundfulmeditations]

Inspiring journey. Looking forward to watching this brand grow.

[@WristCheckPod]

Us too!

[@antoniobrasse7157]

Amazing interview. I've met David a few times and we know folks in common and I'm also from NYC. I hope everyone buys these watches. Amazing look and quality. And I relate to being in an industry where I don't look like everyone else. We've all got to support one another. Especially more so because there's quality to back everything up.

[@hakeemlawal3727]

Great interview....Support Black own.

[@jacquecarrington2502]

🎉🎉🎉

[@hakeemlawal3727]

Quality products too👍👍👍

[@watchofwallstreet935]

That compass pathfinder is 🔥

[@WristCheckPod]

It’s a heater

[@aj-topunsignedspins2482]

Very informative interview.. Proud of you ❤️

[@compassceo]

Thank you!😊

[@WristCheckPod]

Thanks a ton, please subscribe

[@uncommonsensetv4133]

Loved this interview! So inspiring and the timepieces are 🔥🔥🔥

[@WristCheckPod]

Glad you enjoyed it! If you don't mind, hit the subscribe button!

[@uncommonsensetv4133]

​@@WristCheckPoddone ✔️

[@Toledo_Trice419]

We love y’all in Toledo, OH… s/o shu shu carrington

[@peopleofcolorbeauty]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@Moneygrp]

Move the water bottle next time, blocking David's watch lol

[@compasstimepieces]

Appreciate the time and opportunity to share our brand story and timepieces with the crew! 🧭⌚️

[@WristCheckPod]

Our pleasure!