When 21-year-old architecture student Patrik Boo from Skåne, Sweden, heard his name called during the live draw for the Tudor GMT “Pepsi”, he could hardly believe it.

“I was a little late to watch the draw. I rewinded and heard my name called. I was four minutes late. The adrenaline! I was in shock! I was supposed to sleep, it was midnight here. I could not sleep. I told my brother, I called him. He was also in shock! I just told my parents, you know how they are, they are skeptical.”

For Patrik, this was only the third contest he had ever entered. “I like watches but cannot afford them,” he said.

“I have a Seiko that looks like a Cartier Tank and a Certina. I played Wolf, the other one was Luxury Watch Supply. The odds were crazy, like 1 in 5000. I started playing a week ago.”

That week turned out to be life changing. With just three tickets, Patrik won one of the most beloved modern tool watches, the Tudor GMT “Pepsi.”

“I was hoping for a Rolex, but the Tudor Pepsi is very nice,” he admitted. “I wanted that green Rolex OP41. But this one, it is perfect.”

Before entering, Patrik had even reached out to Wolf Watch Club to confirm he was dealing with real people.

“I emailed Wolf Watch Club before I bought it. I was asking about shipping to Sweden, how the process works. I was checking if I was talking to a real person,” he said. “I did the same thing with Luxury. They had their DMs open.”

Patrik’s passion for design runs deep. As a first year architecture student waiting to move into his dorm, creativity is central to his world. “I love drawing,” he said. “I am from Skåne, Sweden. It is a small town close to Malmö.”

And just like architecture, watches appeal to his appreciation for craftsmanship and detail. “I admire craftsmanship,” he explained. “It makes you feel nice when you wear a nice watch. It is a confidence booster.”

Beyond the classroom, Patrik loves the outdoors. “I also like hiking,” he said. “I was wishing for a watch that can survive the rougher lifestyle. Tudor GMT is a good watch for that.”

From small town Sweden to an international watch win, Patrik’s story captures what Wolf Watch Club is all about, passion, community, and the thrill of possibility.
Or as he put it, “I got three tickets and won.”

When Mike McCown’s name was announced as the winner of the Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 Green Dial, his reaction was pure disbelief and pure joy.

“Super excited, pumped up,” he said. “I participated over and over in this. Friday I was at my Rolex dealer, and the green OP was on my Wishlist. Then I saw the email for the OP41.”

A longtime business leader turned passionate watch enthusiast, Mike’s journey to this moment began not long after his retirement.

“Recently retired and developed a passion for watches, attended watch fairs. Last week I was at the AD,” he shared. Before that, he had spent decades as a partner in a group that operated fast food restaurants. “Just recently sold them and right now I play pickleball. I won a gold medal in a tournament just past week.”

His introduction to Wolf Watch Club came through familiar YouTube territory.

“I was watching one of Jory’s videos. He talked about the Wolf Watch Club, what a great way to participate for a little bit and win an incredible watch,” Mike said. “I entered at least five draws. I bought 10 tickets two hours before the draw ended. I started with the OP41 Blue Dial.”

Mike’s love for watches goes way back. “I always loved watches,” he said. “I had one nice watch I got through the course of my career, but I was nervous about wearing these watches in the restaurant business.” That changed after retirement. “I started watching YouTube videos. Went to Teddy Baldassarre’s fair. I am a member of the RedBar in Houston. Even in Europe I went to several dealers.”

His persistence and patience finally paid off.

“Just when you don’t think it will, it can happen to you,” Mike reflected. “I played six or seven draws, and I never won even $10. So I was wondering, am I ever going to win?”

Now, with his Rolex Green OP41 heading his way, that question has been answered.

“Wolf does a great job reaching out to different types of watches,” he said appreciatively. “I recently bought a couple birth year watches. I aspire to be the next Marc Martin!”

From fast food entrepreneur to gold medal pickleball player and now a Rolex winner, Mike’s story is proof that perseverance, passion, and a little luck can take you a long way.