Rolex GMT II "Sprite"

I was named after an 18th century Irish pastor,” he laughs. “My dad’s Greek African, my mom’s Irish.” That blend of roots shows in his outlook: thoughtful, grounded, and quietly driven.

A lifelong sports fan, Spurgeon’s weekends are usually spent on the golf course or watching football. Off the field, he works in healthcare consulting. “I help hospitals figure out their supply chains,” he explains. “It’s rewarding work, solving real problems that make care better for patients.”

Watches, though, are his passion.

“I’ve always loved watches. I wanted my first luxury piece to mark a milestone.”

After months on an AD waitlist, he decided to take matters into his own hands.

“Seven months in, I said forget it, I went and bought one myself. A Rolex Datejust 126334. It was one of the most beautiful feelings ever, what an accomplishment.”

But he still wanted something sportier. That’s when the Rolex Sprite caught his eye.

“I saw Wolf Watch Club through Watch Clyde on YouTube. I’d seen raffles before, but never trusted them. Clyde vouched for Wolf, so I checked the winners, they looked like normal, everyday people. So I bought entries for the Sprite, and I won.”

For Spurgeon, the win wasn’t just luck, it was validation.

“I’m not a flipper. I’m not someone who can just go out and buy watches. When ADs make you wait years, they take away the joy of celebrating an occasion. Wolf gave that back.”

His love for watches runs deep in the family. “My grandfather always wore one to church or special events. ‘Dress the part,’ he’d say. It taught me the value of time, working, building something lasting.”

That tradition continues with his kids.

“I tell them I could buy them a Cartier, but they’ll value it more if they earn it. It’s the same lesson my grandfather passed down.”

At first, Spurgeon was skeptical. “When you see all these raffles on social media, you don’t know what’s real. But once you’re part of Wolf, it’s different. It’s not just a business, it’s a community. For people who love watches, having a club like this matters. Especially if you’re an everyday person working 9 to 5, it gives you access to a world you love.”

And his message to anyone hesitating?

“Get off the fence. It’s a great community and a real opportunity. Like the stock market, when something feels right, you execute. Don’t overthink. Get in and go for it.”

Spurgeon plans to join the next live competition, still humble, still hungry, and still proving that every entry can change the game.