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Lume Plotters Lume Plotters Interviews: Mike Manjos, Chief Sales Officer of WatchBoxIn our last and final installment of the Lume Plotters Interviews series (from the 2023 Dubai Watch Week at least…), a sad and lonely, singular Lume Plotter (Ralf, albeit along with our honorary Lumeplotter apprentice Rajeev) interviews another watch industry mogul, Mike Manjos, the Chief Sales Officer of WatchBox and Chief Revenue Officer at Govberg Jewelers. Unfortunately, Marton was stuck at work; but fortunately, Mike was able to deliver a stellar interview with Ralf at the helm. As both a pre-owned specialist at WatchBox, and representing a slew of brands as an authorized dealer through Govberg Jewelers, Mike truly has an...

2024-01-0452 min

The Trading Desk 118: Catching Up with Aren Bazerkanian of Havid NaganJosh catches up with Aren Bazerkanian about his brand Havid Nagan. They discuss what's changed since they last talked, the brand's watches, and the industry as a whole. Download Our App: http://onelink.to/watchbox-app Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxStudios/?sub_confirmation=1 Signup for WatchBox news and updates: https://www.thewatchbox.com/email-signup Buy Watches Here: https://www.thewatchbox.com View hands-on luxury watch reviews: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxReviews/?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watchbox

2023-08-211h 37

The Trading Desk 117: New Rolex Daytona Release and Effects on the Market with Jason ManeJosh is joined by fellow client advisor Jason Mane to discuss the release of the new Rolex Daytona for Le Mans and how they think it will effect the market amongst other current affairs in the industry. Download Our App: http://onelink.to/watchbox-app YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxStudios/?sub_confirmation=1 Signup for WatchBox news and updates: https://www.thewatchbox.com/email-signup Buy Watches Here: https://www.thewatchbox.com WatchBox Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxReviews/?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watchbox

2023-06-161h 02

The Trading Desk 116: Collective Horology Co-Founder and CEO Asher RapkinJosh is joined by Collective Horology Co-Founder and CEO Asher Rapkin to discuss the watches the group has been making along with the state of the market in general. Download our app: http://onelink.to/watchbox-app Buy watches here: https://www.thewatchbox.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxStudios/?sub_confirmation=1

2023-05-051h 13

The Trading Desk 115: Rounding Up Watches & Wonders 2023 w/ Jason ManeJosh Thanos is joined by longtime collaborator Jason Mane to bring you another episode of The Trading Desk. The duo follow-up on last episode's discussion with a more broad discussion of brands at Watches & Wonders such as Zenith, Tudor, and Panerai. They also talk about the market as a whole and what they're seeing on their end of things. Download our app: http://onelink.to/watchbox-app Buy watches here: https://www.thewatchbox.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxStudios/?sub_confirmation=1

2023-04-201h 14

The Trading Desk 114: Watches & Wonders: New Rolex, Patek Philippe, and More w/ Mike ManjosJosh Thanos is joined by Mike Manjos to discuss all the new releases from Watches & Wonders. Download our app: http://onelink.to/watchbox-app Buy watches here: https://www.thewatchbox.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxStudios/?sub_confirmation=1

2023-03-291h 22

Superlative SUPERLATIVE: FROM COLLECTOR TO CEO WITH ANDY ZHANG - WATCHBOX CHINA This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week our host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by the CEO of WatchBox China, Andy Zhang. To start the show Ariel asks Andy what it is like to be on the industry side as opposed to the collector side of the watch industry, and they dive into the concept of new collectors sometimes buying watches just because of the potential investment. Andy talks about what WatchBox is and what his role at the company entails as the CEO of W...

2022-11-2157 min

The Trading Desk 113: Current State of the Watch Market w/ Mike ManjosJosh Thanos is joined by Mike Manjos to discuss the state of the watch market and other topics in the industry! Buy watches here: https://www.thewatchbox.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxStudios/?sub_confirmation=1 View hundreds of hands-on luxury watch reviews at our WatchBox Reviews channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxReviews/?sub_confirmation=1

2022-08-2555 min

Built Not Born #58 - David Kaplan (Archive Edition) - WatchBox, COODavid Kaplan is Chief Operating Officer of WatchBox, the largest buyer, seller, and trader of pre-owned luxury watches in the world.David discusses building trust as a marketer, how leaders must learn from past failures and what baseball can teach our kids about life.Connect with David Kaplan:Website: www.WatchBox.comLinkedIn: David Kaplan "Life is built, not born."Joe Ciccarone

2022-08-0742 min

The Trading Desk 112: Starting a Watch Brand w/ Aren B of Havid NaganAren Bazerkanian of Navid Hagan talks with Joshua Thanos about starting a watch brand and a millennial's view of watch collecting.. BUY WATCHES HERE: https://www.thewatchbox.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxStudios/?sub_confirmation=1 View hundreds of hands-on luxury watch reviews at our WatchBox Reviews channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxReviews/?sub_confirmation=1

2022-07-281h 23

The Trading Desk 111: Hello from Hong Kong w/ Frankie Tech"Frankie Tech" Herrera of WB Hong Kong and Youtube Tech channel fame joins Josh Thanos to discuss his path into the watch world, growing up in HK and the eastern worlds view of watch collecting. BUY WATCHES HERE: https://www.thewatchbox.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxStudios/?sub_confirmation=1 View hundreds of hands-on luxury watch reviews at our WatchBox Reviews channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxReviews/?sub_confirmation=1

2022-07-211h 04

Superlative SUPERLATIVE: HAVING A JOB THAT IS YOUR HOBBY WITH TIM MOSSO - WATCHBOXThis is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week our host Ariel Adams is joined again by his long time friend and Watch Specialist & Media Director for Watchbox, Tim Mosso. Starting the show our pair find themselves continuing a conversation about car ownership vs watch ownership, and talking about the luxury space in general being a place for adult play just like motorsports. They dive into how they feel getting to have a career in an industry that is not only a true passion for them, but is also...

2022-06-201h 01

The Trading Desk 110: State of the Watch Market w/ Mike ManjosMike Manjos joins Josh Thanos as the duo tackle the questions related to market correction and some of the watches they have their eyes on. BUY WATCHES HERE: https://www.thewatchbox.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxStudios/?sub_confirmation=1 View hundreds of hands-on luxury watch reviews at our WatchBox Reviews channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxReviews/?sub_confirmation=1

2022-05-261h 01

The Trading Desk 109: Are Watch Prices Finally Going Down?Josh is solo again this week as he breaks down the market corrections happening across the watch industry and what this could mean for prospective buyers. Wrist Check: Garrick Norfolk BUY WATCHES HERE: https://www.thewatchbox.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxStudios/?sub_confirmation=1 View hundreds of hands-on luxury watch reviews at our WatchBox Reviews channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxReviews/?sub_confirmation=1

2022-05-0531 min

The Trading Desk 108: Watches & Wonders Recap and Its Effects on the MarketJosh has another solo show as he breaks down the Watches & Wonders releases and what impacts he expects them to have on the market. BUY WATCHES HERE: https://www.thewatchbox.com Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxStudios/?sub_confirmation=1 View hundreds of hands-on luxury watch reviews at our WatchBox Reviews channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxReviews/?sub_confirmation=1

2022-04-2143 min

The Trading Desk 107: Rolex and Watches & Wonders Reaction w/ Mike ManjosJoshua Thanos is joined by Mike Manjos to talk Watches & Wonders 2022 and the release of new Rolex watches! BUY WATCHES HERE: https://www.thewatchbox.com Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxStudios/?sub_confirmation=1 View hundreds of hands-on luxury watch reviews at our WatchBox Reviews channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxReviews/?sub_confirmation=1

2022-04-0758 min

The Trading Desk 106: Rolex Submariner AlternativesJoshua Thanos is back this week with a SOLO pod on the topic of Rolex Submariner Alternatives. wrist check: JT: H.Moser Pioneer Centre Seconds C.02 @mrthanos BUY WATCHES HERE: https://www.thewatchbox.com Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxStudios/?sub_confirmation=1 View hundreds of hands-on luxury watch reviews at our WatchBox Reviews channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxReviews/?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watchbox

2022-03-2543 min

The Trading Desk 105: Rolex, Patek, & Audemars Piguet Prices w/ Mike ManjosJoshua Thanos is back this week with Mike Manjos (Head of Global Trading for Watchbox). They discuss the evolution of the watch market, pricing and collecting. wrist check: JT: H.Moser Pioneer Centre Seconds C.02 MM: Rolex 116660 JC @mrthanos @mikemanjos BUY WATCHES HERE: https://www.thewatchbox.com Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxStudios/?sub_confirmation=1 View hundreds of hands-on luxury watch reviews at our WatchBox Reviews channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxReviews/?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.i...

2022-03-0358 min

The Trading Desk 104: Best Non Swiss Watches to BuyJoshua Thanos is back this week with Solo Podcast. He discusses his favorite watch brands outside of Switzerland. Brands discussed are: Grand Seiko (Japan), Devon (USA), Ressence (Belgium),Bell & Ross (France), Gronefeld (Netherlands), Lange (Germany), Bremont (England), Sarpaneva (Finland) wrist check: JT: Bell & Ross Br03-92 blue diver @mrthanos BUY WATCHES HERE: https://www.thewatchbox.com Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxStudios/?sub_confirmation=1 View hundreds of hands-on luxury watch reviews at our WatchBox Reviews channel: https://www.youtube.com...

2022-02-2436 min

The Trading Desk 103: David Brailsford of Garrick WatchesJoshua Thanos is back this week with David Brailsford of Garrick Watch company. They discuss running an independent brand, creating unique watches, british watch making. wrist check: JT: Garrick Norfolk DB: Garrick S4 @mrthanos @Garrickwatchco BUY WATCHES HERE: https://www.thewatchbox.com Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxStudios/?sub_confirmation=1 View hundreds of hands-on luxury watch reviews at our WatchBox Reviews channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxReviews/?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watchbox

2022-02-171h 14

The Trading Desk 102: Nicholas Bowman- Scargill of Fears WatchesJoshua Thanos is back this week with a the Great Nicholas Bowman- Scargill, the 4th Managing Director of Fears watch company. They talk about starting a watch brand, surviving the Pandemic, watch collecting and dealing with watch flippers. wrist check: JT: Vintage Heuer Montreal NBS: Fears Radcliff Date @mrthanos @nicholasbowmanscargill BUY WATCHES HERE: https://www.thewatchbox.com Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxStudios/?sub_confirmation=1 View hundreds of hands-on luxury watch reviews at our WatchBox Reviews channel: https://www.youtube.c...

2022-02-101h 34

The Trading Desk 101: Watches You Can Still Buy - Big Brands with ValueJoshua Thanos is back this week with a SOLO pod discussing the watch you can still buy through retail at a discount. how the large conglomerate brands have faired during this boom and how you can still build an amazing collection while avoiding Hype watches... wrist check: JT: Panerai PAM 233 @mrthanos BUY WATCHES HERE: https://www.thewatchbox.com Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxStudios/?sub_confirmation=1 View hundreds of hands-on luxury watch reviews at our WatchBox Reviews channel: https://www.y...

2022-02-0351 min

The Trading Desk 100: Asher Rapkin Co-Founder of Collective HorologyJoshua Thanos is back this week with a new friend Asher Rapkin Co-Founder of Collective Horology to discuss business philosophy and watch collecting. wrist check: JT: Omega 300 SMP 42mm AR: MB&F LM101 @mrthanos @horologicallyinclined BUY WATCHES HERE: https://www.thewatchbox.com Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxStudios/?sub_confirmation=1 View hundreds of hands-on luxury watch reviews at our WatchBox Reviews channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxReviews/?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watchbox

2022-01-201h 19

The Trading Desk 099: IS VINTAGE COLLECTING DEAD? w/ Mike ManjosJoshua Thanos is back this week with a friend and Colleague, Mike Manjos (Chief Revenue office/head of buying for WB). They discuss the current state of vintage and whether the future is bright for vintage watches... wrist check: JT: Garrick Norfolk GM: 116710BLNR @mrthanos @mikemanjos BUY WATCHES HERE: https://www.thewatchbox.com Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxStudios/?sub_confirmation=1 View hundreds of hands-on luxury watch reviews at our WatchBox Reviews channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxReviews/?sub...

2022-01-131h 01

The Trading Desk 098: The History of Watchbox W/ George MayerJoshua Thanos is back this week with a friend and Colleague, George Mayer (director of sales for WB). They detail the story of how Watchbox, the largest preowned dealer of luxury watches, came to be... wrist check: JT: PAM 233 GM: 126711 @mrthanos @itsmayertime BUY WATCHES HERE: https://www.thewatchbox.com Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxStudios/?sub_confirmation=1 View hundreds of hands-on luxury watch reviews at our WatchBox Reviews channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxReviews/?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: h...

2022-01-071h 04

The Trading Desk 097: The Truth about Waiting ListsJoshua Thanos is back this week with another solo Pod. He discusses the a touchy topic amongst collectors: THE WAITING LISTS! wrist check: JT: AP 26170TI Offshore @mrthanos BUY WATCHES HERE: https://www.thewatchbox.com Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxStudios/?sub_confirmation=1 View hundreds of hands-on luxury watch reviews at our WatchBox Reviews channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxReviews/?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watchbox

2021-12-0747 min

The Trading Desk 096: Dubai WatchWeek w/ Mike ManjosJoshua Thanos is back this week with his friend and colleague Mike Manjos. Mike is just back from an Epic Dubai Watch Week and gives us all the details! wrist check: JT: GS SBGA211 MM: 116710BLNR @mrthanos @mike_Manjos BUY WATCHES HERE: https://www.thewatchbox.com Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxStudios/?sub_confirmation=1 View hundreds of hands-on luxury watch reviews at our WatchBox Reviews channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxReviews/?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...

2021-12-0244 min

The Trading Desk 095: Market update - Nov 2021Joshua Thanos is back this week with another solo Pod. He discusses the current market, what to expect during the holiday season including what brands are on the rise, hidden gems of the watch world, ways to get into vintage without breaking the bank and alternative steel sport watches. wrist check: JT: Heuer CR2110 @mrthanos BUY WATCHES HERE: https://www.thewatchbox.com Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxStudios/?sub_confirmation=1 View hundreds of hands-on luxury watch reviews at our WatchBox R...

2021-11-231h 39

The Trading Desk 094: Rolex Myths and Misconceptions w/ Tim MossoJoshua Thanos is back this week with his good friend and colleague, Tim Mosso. They discuss Rolex myths, misconceptions as well as a few tangents! wrist check: JT: PAM233 TM: Sinn EZM 1.1 @mrthanos @tim_mosso BUY WATCHES HERE: https://www.thewatchbox.com Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxStudios/?sub_confirmation=1 View hundreds of hands-on luxury watch reviews at our WatchBox Reviews channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxReviews/?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watchbox

2021-11-161h 39

The Trading Desk 093: The Panerai EpisodeJoshua Thanos is back this week with a solo pod about Panerai Watches. wrist check: JT: PAM380 @mrthanos BUY WATCHES HERE: https://www.thewatchbox.com Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxStudios/?sub_confirmation=1 View hundreds of hands-on luxury watch reviews at our WatchBox Reviews channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxReviews/?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watchbox

2021-11-0946 min

The Trading Desk 091: Value RetentionJoshua Thanos is back this week with a solo pod about value retention. wrist check: JT: PAM380 @mrthanos BUY WATCHES HERE: https://www.thewatchbox.com Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxStudios/?sub_confirmation=1 View hundreds of hands-on luxury watch reviews at our WatchBox Reviews channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxReviews/?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watchbox

2021-11-0235 min

The Trading Desk 091: Grand SeikoJoshua Thanos is back this week with his friend and colleague, Jason Mane. In today's podcast they discuss the world of Grand Seiko! wrist check: JT: SBGA211 MM: SBGX337 @mrthanos @Evo_Watches BUY WATCHES HERE: https://www.thewatchbox.com Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxStudios/?sub_confirmation=1 View hundreds of hands-on luxury watch reviews at our WatchBox Reviews channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxReviews/?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watchbox

2021-10-261h 04

The Trading Desk 090: Investible Independents - small watch brands with big upsideJoshua Thanos is back this week with his friend and colleague, Mike Manjos. In today's podcast they discuss the world of independent watch brands and identify those which they believe are still investible. wrist check: JT: Rolex 226659 MM: Rolex 116710LBNR @mrthanos @mike_manjos BUY WATCHES HERE: https://www.thewatchbox.com Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxStudios/?sub_confirmation=1 View hundreds of hands-on luxury watch reviews at our WatchBox Reviews channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxReviews/?sub_confirmation=1 I...

2021-10-1955 min

The Trading Desk 089: Collectors guide to buying watchesJoshua Thanos is back this week with his second solo podcast. This times he's got a collectors' guide to watch buying watches. In today's podcast he discusses where/how to sell and trade your watches, how to price a watch in the market and an over view on servicing your watches. wrist check: Omega Speedmaster 311.30.42.30.01.005 @mrthanos BUY WATCHES HERE: https://www.thewatchbox.com Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxStudios/?sub_confirmation=1 View hundreds of hands-on luxury watch reviews at our Wa...

2021-10-121h 01

The Trading Desk 088: One Watch Collection???Joshua Thanos is back this week with his friend and colleague Jason Mane. in today's podcast they discuss building a 50k multi-watch collection or having just one 50k watch. wrist check: JT: omega 210.30.42.20.03.001 JS: SBGX337 @mrthanos @EVO_watches BUY WATCHES HERE: https://www.thewatchbox.com Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxStudios/?sub_confirmation=1 View hundreds of hands-on luxury watch reviews at our WatchBox Reviews channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxReviews/?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/w...

2021-10-051h 01

The Trading Desk 087: Beginners Guide to Buying WatchesJoshua Thanos is back this week with his first solo podcast for a beginners guide to watch collecting. in today's podcast he discusses which brands to buy and which to avoid, commonly misused and misunderstood terms, and where to find the best deals. wrist check: Breitling Aerospace EVO ref. e79362 @mrthanos BUY WATCHES HERE: https://www.thewatchbox.com Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxStudios/?sub_confirmation=1 View hundreds of hands-on luxury watch reviews at our WatchBox Reviews channel: https://www.you...

2021-09-281h 00

The Trading Desk 086: Best Watches From the 90‘sJoshua Thanos is joined by Jason Mane to discuss Neo-vintage watches from the 90s. Was the 90s the most important decade in modern watch making? Are watches from FPJ, Franck Muller, Roger Dubuis, Panerai, etc.. going to be the classic timepieces of the future? wrist check: JT: Panerai PAM002a JM: Panerai PAM025 @mrthanos @evo_watches BUY WATCHES HERE: https://www.thewatchbox.com Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxStudios/?sub_confirmation=1 View hundreds of hands-on luxury watch reviews at our W...

2021-09-211h 04

The Trading Desk 085: Is the Sky Dweller the Best Rolex Ever?Joshua Thanos is joined by Jason Mane to discuss the merits of the Rolex Sky Dweller. The watch was released in 2012 and marked the first totally new model Rolex released in 20 years. It is the Brands most unique and remarkable movement and case integration. Now in being offered in almost every metal (excluding platinum) and bracelet/strap configuration. You decide! wrist check: JT: AP 26170ti JM: H. MOSER & CIE. PIONEER CENTRE SECONDS 'COLLECTIVE HOROLOGY' @mrthanos @evo_watches BUY WATCHES HERE: https://www.thewatchbox.com Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe...

2021-09-1442 min

OT: The Podcast IWC's CEO explains the Big Pilot 43 and other new releases, plus building the perfect watch collection with WatchBoxThis week it's an IWC party, and the guest of honour is the brand's dynamic CEO, Chris Grainger-Herr. We chat to Chris about just we he shrunk the Big Pilot, the differences between the Big Pilot 43 and the Bigger Pilot, why they decided not to use the bigger 7-day movement in the Big Pilot 43, the future of the 46mm Big Pilot, and how IWC is riding the wave of the changing nature of luxury. But it's not just IWC who got an invite this week. We also chat with WatchBox director Brian Govberg about building the perfect...

2021-04-1255 min

The Trading Desk 084: Value in Watch Trading w/ Josh Thanos & Jason Mane!Josh and Jason are back together once and answer the question: "Is there any more Value in watch trading?" This discussion covers Patek Philippe, Rolex, Audemars Piguet, A. Lange & Sohne, Omega, Zentih and other brands... Enjoy! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxStudios/?sub_confirmation=1 View hundreds of hands-on luxury watch reviews at our WatchBox Reviews channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxReviews/?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watchbox BUY WATCHES HERE: https://www.thewatchbox.com

2021-02-1937 min

The Trading Desk 083: NBA Player Patrick Patterson Discusses Watch Collecting JourneyJosh Thanos is joined by Jon Callahan in hosting duties today as they welcome NBA star Patrick Patterson to the show! The trio discuss sports, watches, personal ambitions, and grail watches and more in this episode. Patrick looks back at his time in the NBA and how he began collecting watches. They talk some of their favorites and more, so make sure to tune in for this week's Trading Desk! Subscribe to our YouTube!: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxStudios/?sub_confirmation=1 View hundreds of hands-on luxury watch reviews at our WatchBox Reviews channel: https://ww...

2020-07-151h 06

The Trading Desk 082: German Watches (w/ Special Guest Mike Manjos!)Josh is having Mike Manjos on again as the duo discuss German watches. Everyone knows of the might and prowess of the Swiss watch industry, but there's so much more right outside the borders! From Montblanc to Glasshute Original to A. Lange & Sohne (Mike's favorite), the two talk some of the best craftsmanship the world has to offer. So listen in to get the low down on everything German watches! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxStudios/?sub_confirmation=1 View hundreds of hands-on luxury watch reviews at...

2020-07-0147 min

The Trading Desk 081: ChronographsJosh Thanos is back this week with special guest Tim Mosso! Fit and finish or movement and value? Why not both?. From Omega to A. Lange & Sohne, Josh and Tim talk some finely made watches with exceptional movements. Tune in to see what they think are some fantastic chronographs! Subscribe to our YouTube!: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxStudios/?sub_confirmation=1 View hundreds of hands-on luxury watch reviews at our WatchBox Reviews channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxReviews/?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watchbox BUY WATCHES HERE: https://www...

2020-06-171h 14

The Trading Desk 080: Hidden Gems in the Watch WorldJosh Thanos is back this week with special guest Brian Govberg. The duo are ignoring the hype of big name models and brands to discuss what they see as hidden gems in the watch industry. From LUCs to Chopards, they talk some finely made watches that might get looked over in the hustle and bustle of trading. Tune in to see what they think are some fantastic watches that aren't talked about enough! Subscribe to our YouTube!: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxStudios/?sub_confirmation=1 View hundreds of hands-on luxury watch reviews at our WatchBox R...

2020-06-011h 03

The Trading Desk 079: The Breitling Show (w/ Special Guest CQ the Watch Guy!)Josh returns for another week of everything watches! This week, he's invited fellow WatchBox trader C'Quon Gottlieb (commonly known as CQ the Watch Guy to those in the know) to talk about one of his favorite brands - Breitling! The duo talk about market performance in recent years with a healthy mix of brand history to attempt to chart the course of the iconic watchmaker. Tune in for an in-depth dive into one of the most prolific brands around! Subscribe to Our YouTube!: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxStudios/?sub_confirmation=1 View hundreds of hands-on l...

2020-05-251h 07

The Trading Desk 078: Patek Philippe and New ReleasesJosh Thanos is joined by fellow watch trader Brian Govberg to discuss all things Patek Philippe. They go over some of their favorite watches from the brand and what they can expect from the brand during the lockdowns. They also discuss new watch releases and look forward to Rolex's releases and how they expect them to shake up the industry. Tune in for the full discussion! Subscribe to Our YouTube!: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxStudios/?sub_confirmation=1 View hundreds of hands-on luxury watch reviews at our WatchBox Reviews channel: https://www.youtube.com/c...

2020-05-181h 01

The Trading Desk 077: Rolex Rumors and ReleasesJosh Thanos is joined by Mike Manjos as the two watch traders react to the news of Rolex releasing watches this year. They speculate on what they expect to see this year and what they think will leave the catalog. The effects of these announcements on the pre-owned market are discussed and not to mention some more fun talk about personal favorites from the brand! Tune in for the in-depth conversation! And don't forget to visit watchbox.com for more watch content and checkout our YouTube at Watchbox Studios for more conversations!

2020-05-111h 02

The Trading Desk 076: Discussing the First Virtual Watches & Wonders (w/ special guest Mike Manjos!)This past weekend, Watches and Wonders went live on the internet to the public for the first time. The event featured industry news, new releases, and brands like Vacheron Constantin and A. Lange & Sohne showing off new models. Josh is joined by Mike Manjos as the duo discuss all the things they saw coming out of the event and what their reactions to them were! Make sure to tune in for all the news in the world of watches!

2020-04-271h 06

The Trading Desk 075: MMA Fighter Ariel Sexton Swaps Stories and Watch OpinionsFrom stolen watches, broken arms, and rise of a professional MMA fighter, Ariel Sexton certainly has some stories to tell! Josh is here to pick his brain about just that and along the way discuss some favorite brands and what watches they have their eyes on. Tune in for more watch content!

2020-04-201h 00

The Trading Desk 074: World of Independent Watches + Market Discussion (w/ special guest Jon Callahan!)Josh Thanos and Jon Callahan discuss the state of current watch market and take a deep dive into the world of micro band/independent brands such as FP Journe, Lange, De bethune, MB&F, HYT, etc....

2020-04-131h 02

The Trading Desk 073: How to Maintain Your Collection with Kansas City Chiefs's Mitch Schwartz!Josh had a very special guest lined up for this week's episode - Super Bowl champion Mitch Schwartz of the Kansas City Chiefs! A huge collector and watch enthusiast, Mitch breaks down how he goes about trying to buy watches and what he thinks the future holds. They also discuss their preferred styles and what attracts them to individual pieces. Their conversation spans brands like Jaeger-LeCoulte, A. Lange & Sohne, Audemars Piguet, Rolex, and more!

2020-04-061h 12

The Trading Desk 072: The State of the Watch Market against the Backdrop of the Coronavirus (w/ Special Guest Mike Manjos!)Josh is joined by Mike Manjos (industry veteran and fellow watch trader) to look at the current state of affairs. How do the lockdowns and quarantines happening around the world effect the supply chain? What is all of this going to do to pricing? And what will the long term effect of all of this be? Watches discussed include Rolex 116500, Rolex 116710, all Lange models, Patek and Journe as well. With decades of experience, Josh and Mike break down all these questions and more in the latest episode.

2020-03-301h 01

The Trading Desk 071: Back ON AIR | Introducing a New Format for The Trading DeskJosh and Jason are back! After a short hiatus, the dynamic watch trading duo are returning to look at what it's like trading watches in 2020. This episode was recorded on March 5th.

2020-03-2352 min

The Trading Desk 070: The 2nd Annual Desky AwardsWIN a Rolex Explorer II!: https://swee.ps/iRKpBOJNo 2019 is almost over and Josh and Jason are taking this opportunity to look back at the year with the 2nd annual Desky Awards! With categories like Most Hyped, Most Baller, and of course the highly coveted "Best of 2019" award, there's sure to be a lot of discussion of who deserved the win. They're also joined by special guest The Journe Identity to give his insights on their picks! Watches like the Audemars Piguet Code 11.59, Patek Philippe Nautilus, Richard Mille RM11-03, and Rolex "Batman" are all nominees tonight...

2019-12-261h 03

The Trading Desk 069: Is the Grey Market to Blame for Rolex Prices?WIN a Rolex Explorer II!: https://swee.ps/iRKpBOJNo With Rolex prices continuously on the rise, it makes one wonder what exactly is to blame? Is it the company, the retailers, speculative buyers, or is the grey market itself? Well Jason is joined by Josh this week to discuss this idea. They brought Roman Sharf of Luxury Bazaar in to help analyze the state of the market. Learn about this and more on tonight's episode of The Trading Desk!

2019-12-0248 min

The Trading Desk 068: Underdogs vs. The BubbleTim is out today so Jason and Armand are springing into action. The duo brought in a bunch of special pieces in from the Vault, looking at underdog watches you could spring for and discussing the bubble. Make sure to tune in for this Monday edition of The Trading Desk! Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxStudios/?sub_confirmation=1 View hundreds of hands-on luxury watch reviews at our WatchBox Reviews channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxReviews/?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watchbox BUY WATCHES HERE:

2019-11-0451 min

The Trading Desk 067: Talking the New Steel Sports A. Lange & Sohne OdysseusJason has Mike Manjos in the studio today to breakdown the brand new release everyone is talking about - the A. Lange & Sohne Odysseus! They've also brought a few pieces from the vault that they're going to discuss. Make sure to tune in and get the insider scoop on the watch industry on tonight's episode of "The Trading Desk"! Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxStudios/?sub_confirmation=1 View hundreds of hands-on luxury watch reviews at our WatchBox Reviews channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxReviews/?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https...

2019-10-2551 min

The Trading Desk 066: What's in Store for the Future?Jason is joined by CQ and the duo are tackling a "This or That" where they are comparing two GMT watches under $5,000: the Montblanc 1858 Geosphere Limited Edition and Breitling Navitimer Montbrillant Datora. Then, they're talking CQ's upcoming trip and what the future holds for WatchBox content. Stick around to learn more on tonight's episode of "The Trading Desk"! View hundreds of hands-on luxury watch reviews at our WatchBox Reviews channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxReviews/?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watchbox BUY WATCHES HERE: https://www.thewatchbox.com

2019-10-2151 min

The Trading Desk 065: Did the Watch Industry Just Die?Josh is back!! And he's joining Jason today to discuss the state of the watch industry. With a decrease in sales over the summer, they ask the question: is the watch industry dying? They'll give their opinions along with showing off some new watches in their collection and breaking down recent trends. Make sure to tune in to the new episode of "The Trading Desk!" Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxStudios/?sub_confirmation=1 View hundreds of hands-on luxury watch reviews at our WatchBox Reviews channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxReviews/?sub...

2019-10-1451 min

The Trading Desk 064: How the Apple Watch Saves the Watch IndustryJason is joined by fellow trader David Butler today to discuss all things related to the watch industry. As usual they're talking the top 5 watches of the week which include pieces from brands like Rolex and Patek Philippe. Then, the two discuss the effects of the Apple Watch on the luxury watch industry and how it may have helped get people into watches. Make sure to tune in to hear more! View hundreds of hands-on luxury watch reviews at our WatchBox Reviews channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxReviews/?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: h...

2019-10-0734 min

The Trading Desk 063: Lume WatchesTonight's episode is all about LUME! We've got two bright guys here to talk it. Jason and C'Q....take it away! View hundreds of hands-on luxury watch reviews at our WatchBox Reviews channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxReviews/?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watchbox BUY WATCHES HERE: https://www.thewatchbox.com

2019-10-0740 min

The Trading Desk 062: Watch History's Effect on the Market | The Trading DeskWin a Panerai Luminor 1950 PAM 523: http://swee.ps/jnIAqkWJP In the ever-changing space of the pre-owned market, what factors play out to change and effect how much certain brands and watches cost? One of them has to be the history, with a single model's or watchmaker's history becoming relevant in evaluating the cost of a watch. Jason and Alaina are here tonight to serve as our inside view of the industry and breakdown just what goes on behind the scenes. Make sure to tune in for wrist shots, market discussion, and more on The Trading Desk!

2019-09-1342 min

The Trading Desk 061: Riding the Wave - Watches That "Borrowed" From OthersWin a Panerai Luminor 1950 PAM 523: http://swee.ps/jnIAqkWJP This week Jason is joined by Armand as they discuss different watches that are currently trending on the website such as the Rolex Datejust! They discuss some new pieces from brands like Oris and Bell & Ross, plus look at watches that "borrowed" design elements from others! Check out this podcast as a video: https://youtu.be/_wdWfxrwL5U Buy, Sell, and Trade luxury watches with Jason and Armand: www.thewatchbox.com Shop Pre-Owned Grand Seiko: https://www.thewatchbox.com/watches/grand-seiko/

2019-09-0650 min

The Trading Desk 060: Best 3 Watch CollectionsEnter to win a Panerai: http://swee.ps/jnIAqkWJP Jason is joined this week by Mike Manjos as they give us an inside view to life behind the scenes of watch trading. They're starting the show by talking some truly WTF watches before moving on to what the duo consider the best 3 watch collection for under $15,000 from brands like IWC and Rolex. Check out this podcast as a video: https://youtu.be/5lXcYuE9zPU Buy, Sell, and Trade luxury watches with Jason and Mike: www.thewatchbox.com Shop Pre-Owned IWC: https://www...

2019-08-3040 min

The Trading Desk 059: Instagram and WatchesEnter to win a Panerai: http://swee.ps/jnIAqkWJP The Trading Desk is back and talking about the watch world on Instagram! Jason is joined by CQ tonight and they're guiding us through the watch account landscape on Instagram and what some of their favorite accounts are for things like lume and wrist shots. They also talk about watch trends they're glad are done and much more on tonight's episode of The Trading Desk! Check out this podcast as a video: https://youtu.be/mpQStagMKa8 Buy, Sell, and Trade luxury watches with Jason and...

2019-08-2327 min

The Trading Desk 058: Vacation WatchesSummer has started to wind down but that doesn't mean you don't have time to squeeze in another vacation or two! But what watches should you take with you? Well Jason and guest host Mike Manjos are here to talk about just that! What factors matter most? Aesthetic? Case material? Make sure to tune in and chime in the comment box for this week's show! Check out this podcast as a video: https://youtu.be/wtCLU4p2fgM Buy, Sell, and Trade luxury watches with Jason and Mike: www.thewatchbox.com Shop Pre-Owned T...

2019-08-0247 min

The Trading Desk 057: Is The Patek Philippe Bubble About To Pop?Patek Philippe watches, especially steel sport models like the Nautilus, have been on the steady rise in the pre-owned industry of late - but is that about to end? Two of WatchBox's finest traders, Jason and Alaina, are on the show tonight to discuss what they're seeing on their side of things with the brand. They also will discuss the most viewed watches on the website and play "This or That" with the Patek Philippe Gondolo and La Flamme. Check out this podcast as a video: https://youtu.be/51ZZITLWBiI Buy, Sell, and Trade luxury wa...

2019-07-2637 min

The Trading Desk 056: Best Watch Buys Of The WeekJason and C'Q talk about their week as watch traders - What watches they brought in, what watches went out, and other interesting aspects of being a watch trader. Tune in to the Trading Desk to hear more about buying, selling, and trading watches. Check out this podcast as a video: https://youtu.be/GoAw3xuYBoo Buy, Sell, and Trade luxury watches with Jason and C'Q: www.thewatchbox.com Shop Pre-Owned Ulysse Nardin: https://www.thewatchbox.com/watches/ulysse-nardin/

2019-07-1944 min

The Trading Desk 055: Omega Watches With A Master WatchmakerWin an Omega Seamaster Railmaster: http://swee.ps/JiywlQRMT WatchBox's master watchmaker, Mike Michaels, is here to join Jason in a discussion of all things watches! The duo brought in some examples from headquarters that they enjoy and want to discuss further. They also discuss Omega watches and the movements inside them. Mike also brought an example of a watch movement to examine and they talk about different calibers and what each of our hosts personally like and look for, so make sure to tune in and here what they have to say! Check out...

2019-07-1741 min

The Trading Desk 054: WTF WatchesWin an Omega Seamaster Railmaster: http://swee.ps/JiywlQRMT Sometimes you see a watch floating around out there that you have to do a double take to understand it. Jason is joined by Mike Manjos tonight to look at some of those watches from our vault, including pieces from Ralph Lauren and Ulysse Nardin. The duo will also discuss the 5 most viewed watches from the site and watches they bought including an F.P. Journe Monopusher Rattrapante, Rolex Explorer, and more! Check out this podcast as a video: https://youtu.be/Jy4q3Smc-wM B...

2019-06-2833 min

The Trading Desk 053: Best Watches To Buy In 2019Win an Omega Seamaster Railmaster: http://swee.ps/JiywlQRMT Josh is back on the show with a big announcement. Then the dynamic duo will be talking about the top 5 Trending Watches on the WatchBox website before going into a discussion of the best watches to buy in 2019. Speaking of the WatchBox website, we just launched a BRAND NEW site! Don't forget to check it out at www.thewatchbox.com. Check out this podcast as a video: https://youtu.be/CEsJ1w4Kzug Buy, Sell, and Trade luxury watches with Jason Mane: www.thewatchbox.com...

2019-06-2140 min

The Trading Desk 052: The Future Of Watch TradingJason Mane is back, this week with special guest Alaina Lackman! They're here to talk all things digital in the watch industry. From Ebay and Amazon, to YouTube, Chrono24 and more, the internet has changed the pre-owned luxury watch industry. What does that mean for you and your watch collection? Before they get into the main topic, Jason and Alaina will show off what's on their wrist and talk about the Top 5 Trending Watches on the WatchBox website. Then witness the long-awaited return of This or That! This week's poll will focus on daily women's watches between $10...

2019-06-1436 min

The Trading Desk 051: Best Sports Watches Under $5,000Jason and Josh are back here on the other side of the 50 episode mark to bring you their favorite sports watches under $5,000! They'll be talking about a number of pieces including some watches directly from the WatchBox Vault. If you're interested in this price point, you'll get to see the traders get hands on with these sports watches right here, right now. You don't want to miss it. You'll also get to see this week's Top 5 Trending Watches on the WatchBox website! Check out this podcast as a video: https://youtu.be/0BshXVrle_k Buy, Se...

2019-05-3134 min

The Trading Desk 050: NEW Rolex Watches!50th EPISODE ALERT! Jason is on this week with fellow watch trader Peter Bell! They'll be talking about new 2019 Rolex watches including the new Sea-Dweller and Yacht-Master 42 along with the Top 5 Trending Watches on the WatchBox website. ALSO, for our Southeast Asia listeners, we wanted to make sure you are aware of a cool collaboration that WatchBox is doing with the non-profit Horological Society of NY and Upper House Hotel in Hong Kong. On June 8 and 9, the HSNY will be offering Watchmaking classes for watch enthusiasts, set in the amazing Upper House. Check out the...

2019-05-2422 min

The Trading Desk 049: Cheaper Alternatives to Hot WatchesSome watches are selling for way higher than their retail value on the pre-owned market, so what's someone to do if they're interested in one of these hot pieces but don't want to spend a fortune? Well luckily for everyone, the world of watches is a big one and there's alternatives for a ton of the most popular watches. Josh is joined by Israel Colon, director of operations, to discuss the topic of alternate watches for popular models. Whether it's a Patek Philippe Chronograph 5070G, the Nautilus 5711, or F.P. Journe, there's comparable watches from brands like...

2019-05-1739 min

The Trading Desk 048: The 5 Biggest MISTAKES People Make When Buying WatchesAs the pre-owned market continues to expand, you might find yourself adrift in a sea of watch pages and websites trying to decide how best to proceed. Do you go for the more expensive Rolex or a simpler Nomos? How much research is needed to make the best choice for you? When hunting for your next watch, you might want some guidance before dropping a pretty penny on your next timepiece, so Josh and Jason are here to help! They see a lot of watches come and go in their everyday trading life and have a lot...

2019-05-1036 min

The Trading Desk 047: Vintage Watches - Good Value or Big Scam?Vintage watches offer different designs and shapes than what you can get today but is the condition and baggage that some of them come with worth it? Some people love collecting vintage watches because of the increased rarity compared to watches that are still in production but others have been burned before by bad conditions and problems with the movement. Jason is here tonight with Mike Manjos, whose filling in for Josh, to discuss the vintage market. They analyze some watches from brands like Patek Philippe and Rolex and how they've performed on the marketplace. They also...

2019-05-0332 min

The Trading Desk 046: Rolex & Patek Philippe - Will the Bubble Pop?Will the Rolex and Patek Philippe bubble ever pop? As of today's date (4/25/2019), Patek Philippe and Rolex stainless steel sports watches are selling in the secondary market for incomprehensible premiums. Are the prices of Rolex, Patek Philippe, and Audemars Piguet ever going to slow down? On today's episode of the Trading Desk, Jason and Josh evaluate the secondary market prices we're seeing for certain models from Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, and F.P. Journe. The prices were seeing are well above retail, and the issue of getting new models at retail from your AD is near...

2019-04-2645 min

The Trading Desk 045: How To Get Your Friends Into WatchesDo you love watches but have friends who are more unsure of the hobby? Perhaps you've been trying to figure out how best to introduce them into the world of watches we all love? Where Jason and Josh are here to try and help you convince them! With timepieces from brands like Oris and TAG Heuer, the duo will explore entry-level watches and how their appeal could help you convert a few more people to the industry! Win a Rolex Milgauss 116400GV: http://swee.ps/jdjOtseVX Check out this podcast as a video: https://youtu.be...

2019-04-1941 min

The Trading Desk 044: Richard Mille: Good Value or Over-hyped?Richard Mille is rocked by some of today's biggest stars like Rafael Nadal and Margot Robbie. But is it all hype? What value do the watches actually hold and how impressive is their horological prowess? Josh and Jason are here to discuss the watches and brand in-depth and to make the case for each side. What do you think? Check out this podcast as a video: https://youtu.be/4V1wU_7U_U0 Buy, Sell, and Trade luxury watches with Jason and Josh:www.thewatchbox.com Shop Pre-Owned Richard Mille: https://www.thewatchbox.com...

2019-04-1239 min

The Trading Desk 043: Lange or Patek?Patek Philippe OR A. Lange & Söhne? When it comes to quality of finishing, case and movement materials, and accuracy -- which brand does it better? Lange or Patek? In this episode, Jason and Josh are going to do side by side comparisons to highlight key differences between Patek Philippe and Lange finishing techniques. They'll also analyze secondary market value of both brands and mention some of the hotter watches from these brands as of 2019. Would you rather rock the A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Perpetual (410.032E) or the Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar (5270R-001)? How ab...

2019-04-0533 min

M24: The Entrepreneurs The Entrepreneurs - Eureka 141: Tay Liam Wee – WatchboxTay Liam Wee is the chairman and co-founder of Watchbox, a growing trading platform for pre-owned watches shaking up a multi-billion-dollar industry. Watchbox mixes personalised online shopping with high-touch retail service. Tay is the former owner of Sincere Watch, a family business he took over in the 1980s, expanding the company across Asia.

2019-03-2910 min

The Trading Desk 042: Audemars Piguet Trending Down?What's going on with Audemars Piguet? After a controversial showing at SIHH 2019 with the Code 11.59, the brand behind the Royal Oak has seen a down-tick on the pre-owned market as of late. Watch Traders Jason Mane and Josh Thanos are here to explain why. For "This or That" this week, Josh is sticking up for AP with the Royal Oak Offshore Diver Black Mega Tapisserie Dial (Ref. 15703ST.OO.A002CA.01) and Jason is pitting it up against the Rolex Submariner "Hulk" (Ref. 116610LV). Check out this podcast as a video: https://youtu.be/h8k...

2019-03-2932 min

The Trading Desk 041: Baselworld 2019 Reactions!Jason and Josh are here with their fresh Baselworld 2019 takes! They'll be talking about the new watches from a trader's perspective. Stay tuned to our YouTube channel for more Baselworld 2019 coverage. Tim has already gone live with his reactions to releases from Rolex, Patek Philippe, and Grand Seiko but there's still more to come as the event continues throughout the week! Check out this podcast as a video: https://youtu.be/6-7qZyALbLs Buy, Sell, and Trade luxury watches with Jason and Josh: www.thewatchbox.com Shop Pre-Owned Grand Seiko: https://www.thewatchbox.com...

2019-03-2241 min

The Trading Desk 040: Hot Watches of the WeekJason Mane is taking it solo this week with a breakdown of the top 5 most viewed watches on thewatchbox.com along with a bonus segment covering some other hot watches from Omega and Audmars Piguet! If you want to dive deeper into the Rolex, Omega, and MB&F watches from this episode, click on these links to view them on our website! https://www.thewatchbox.com/shop/pre-owned-mbf-horological-machine-no-2-limited-edition-20-drrtl-r/ https://www.thewatchbox.com/shop/pre-owned-rolex-submariner-116610ln-14/ https://www.thewatchbox.com/shop/pre-owned-rolex-gmt-master-ii-batman-116710blnr-15/ https://www.thewatchbox.com/shop/pre-owned-rolex-date-15210/ ht...

2019-03-1418 min

The Trading Desk 039: Panerai Vs. HublotThis week Jason and Josh are pitting the Hublot Big Bang King "Oceanographique" Limited Edition 731.NX.1190.RX against the Paneari Luminor 1950 Submersible 2500M PAM 364. Then we will be breaking down the top 5 most viewed watches on thewatchbox.com this week! Check out this podcast as a video: https://youtu.be/qr_2mDiPow8 Buy, Sell, and Trade luxury watches with Jason and Josh: www.thewatchbox.com Shop Pre-Owned Panerai: https://www.thewatchbox.com/watches/panerai/

2019-03-0846 min

The Trading Desk 038: Top 5 Most Viewed WatchesJoin Jason and Josh as the duo start out the show with a battle between the Zenith El Primero and Blancpain L-Evolution. They break down the two chronographs and let the audience decide which one they'd prefer. After that, they move on to discussing some of the most viewed watches this past week on the WatchBox website. Check out this podcast as a video: https://youtu.be/q2RFQDLnsbQ Buy, Sell, and Trade luxury watches with Jason and Josh: www.thewatchbox.com Shop Pre-Owned Zenith: https://www.thewatchbox.com/watches/zenith/

2019-03-0138 min

The Trading Desk 037: Most Interesting Watches of the Week!Jason and Josh are back at their new air time (check your podcast feed Thursdays at 7PM EST!) to talk about some of the most viewed watches on thewatchbox.com. From Rolex and Omega to IWC, tune in to hear the traders talk about these hot watches! Check out this podcast as a video: https://youtu.be/c66E6Hu6E4Q Buy, Sell, and trade luxury watches with Jason and Josh: www.thewatchbox.com Shop Pre-Owned Rolex: https://www.thewatchbox.com/watches/rolex/

2019-02-2240 min

The Trading Desk 036: Special Guest Jon Callahan Joins to Talk IndependentsWin an Omega Speedmaster: http://swee.ps/yaafnZkVR This week Jason and Josh are joined by Jon Callahan to talk Independent watch brands. What are their opinions on brands like Greubel Forsey and F.P. Journe? What do they think the future for them is? Check out this podcast as a video: https://youtu.be/XC9wyEymJfM Buy, Sell, and Trade luxury watches with Jason, Josh, and Jon: www.watchbox.com Shop Pre-Owned F.P. Journe: https://www.thewatchbox.com/watches/f-p-journe/

2019-02-1550 min

The Trading Desk 035: Special Guest @SpanishRob!Win an Omega Speedmaster: http://swee.ps/yaafnZkVR Jason and Josh are being joined by special guest Rob Velasquez (@spanishrob), an industry veteran, to join them in a discussion on all things watches! They start out as they always do with a "This or That" between the Ulysse Nardin Marine Tourbillon and the TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre Heuer 02 T. Then, they're moving into a conversation about the effect of social media on the watch market and examining some independent brands. Check out this podcast as a video: https://youtu.be/23F-crFcsXo Buy, Sell, and...

2019-02-081h 02

The Trading Desk 034: Vacheron Contantin vs. Audemars PiguetWin an Omega Speedmaster: http://swee.ps/yaafnZkVR Josh is back on the show this week with a special announcement! "The Trading Desk" is switching it's YouTube broadcast time to Thursdays at 6pm EST. If you want to check out the show live, tune in to the WatchBox Studios YouTube channel every Thursday! For podcast listeners, you can expect each episode to show up in your feed by Thursday at 7pm EST. Check out this podcast as a video: https://youtu.be/FkUnAbhT7Ho Buy, Sell and Trade luxury watches with Jason and Jos...

2019-02-0240 min

The Trading Desk 033: TWO Special Guests Discuss Rolex, Omega, AP, Patek and More!Win a Breitling Colt Skyracer: http://swee.ps/XQOfwxXOY Jason is joined by fellow watch trader David Butler and special guest Matt Forster to have a discussion connecting the consumer and traders. The trio will talk brands like Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, and much more along with breaking down their unique collecting philosophies. Check out this podcast as a video:https://youtu.be/qG2YXV6Gbug Buy, Sell, or Trade luxury watches with Jason and Dave: www.thewatchbox.com Shop Pre-Owned Audemars Piguet: https://www.thewatchbox.com/watches/audemars-piguet/

2019-01-2531 min

The Trading Desk 031: SIHH 2019 Pre-Show DiscussionEnter to win a Breitling Colt Skyracer! http://swee.ps/XQOfwxXOY C'Q is filling in for Josh this week and he and Jason are going head to head with their opinions on H. Moser & Cie's new Nature Watch. Then the hosts will break down their SIHH 2019 "hate it, like it, and love it" picks. Stay tuned in next week to the WatchBox Studios YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/watchuwantinc) for Tim Mosso's coverage of SIHH 2019! Check out this podcast as a video: https://youtu.be/8flYlLLPfVY Buy, Sell, or Tra...

2019-01-1132 min

The Trading Desk Best of 2018Thanks to all for checking out our new podcast in 2018! For new listeners, check out some of our favorite segments from the past year. For long-time listeners and viewers of the show on YouTube, take a trip down WatchBox memory lane! In this 2018 recap Jason and Josh compare a genuine Panerai with a fake Panerai, show off their personal watch collections, and take a deep-dive into Omega. Check out this podcast as a video: https://youtu.be/laWwiS68_98 Buy, Sell, and Trade luxury watches with Jason and Josh: www.thewatchbox.com Shop Pre-Owned O...

2018-12-2830 min

The Trading Desk SPECIAL - Luxury Asset Capital ExplainedWe're proud to announce our partnership with Luxury Asset Capital! Luxury Asset Capital is a leader in the alternative financing market, enabling WatchBox clients to quickly access capital in exchange for one of their timepieces held as loan collateral. The goal of the partnership is to enable our clients to quickly tap into the equity of their luxury assets for immediate cash needs without forfeiting ownership or future appreciation. Consider this one more avenue to 'unlock' the value of your watch collection. This episode is a special sneak peek into the capabilities of our partnership with Luxury A...

2018-11-3023 min

The Trading Desk 022: Weekend Warrior WatchesC'Q the Watch Guy is back on The Trading Desk! This week's "This or That" pits C'Q's Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean with Jason's Tudor Pelagos LHD. Join the WatchBox traders as they talk about their Weekend Warrior Watches, everything from Omega to Oris, Seiko, Suunto, and G-Shock. Check out this podcast as a video: https://youtu.be/aMeQGxu_Tww Buy, Sell, or Trade luxury watches with Jason and C'Q: www.thewatchbox.com Shop Pre-Owned Tudor: https://www.thewatchbox.com/watches/tudor/

2018-10-1231 min

The Trading Desk 019: Breitling vs. Franck Muller, A Day in the Life of a Watch TraderThis week Jason is joined by WatchBox Senior Watch Buyer Peter Bell. The two are going to start out by playing a game of This-or-That, pitting the Breitling Montbrillant Spatiographe against the Franck Muller Casablanca Vegas Chronograph. Afterwards, they're discussing the day-to-day life of a watch trader and the watch industry from their side of things! Check out this podcast as a video: https://youtu.be/PQ_UW2A4WZI Buy, Sell, or Trade luxury watches with Jason and Peter: www.thewatchbox.com Shop Pre-Owned Breitling: https://www.thewatchbox.com/watches/breitling/

2018-09-2130 min

Fortt Knox Danny Govberg, Watchbox CEO: Tech Didn't Kill the Luxury Watch Business After AllEverybody loves a David and Goliath story. The problem is, in business these days, the David is usually a family business, and the Goliath is some technology-juicing giant. Goliath is usually winning. So here's a story that returns to classic form: Danny Govberg is the CEO of Govberg Jewelers in Philadelphia – and he's also the CEO of Watchbox, an app and website that's shaking up the world of luxury watches. By Govberg's count, he's selling at a rate of $200 million worth of watches this year between the two businesses, much of it in brands like Rolex, Patek Phillipe and Omega – brands...

2018-03-1723 min