025: Tales From the Trading Floor - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

025: Tales From the Trading Floor - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Author: WatchBox November 3, 2018 Duration: 37:42
Josh and Jason are back to tell some of their favorite stories from their everyday life as watch traders and give some insights into the industry as a whole. They're starting out with a "This or That" between the Hublot Big Bang Chronograph (301.PB.131.RX) and the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Flyback Chronograph (5085FA-3630-63B). Then, they're going to be live chat questions and talking the intricacies of their job!  Check out this podcast as a video: https://youtu.be/X_rRP0B2mwc  Buy, Sell, or Trade luxury watches with Jason and Josh: www.thewatchbox.com Shop Pre-Owned Hublot: https://www.thewatchbox.com/watches/hublot 

Ever wondered what really drives the value of a pre-owned Rolex or why a particular Patek Philippe model becomes so sought-after? On The Trading Desk, WatchBox traders Jason and Josh pull back the curtain on the fascinating world of luxury timepieces from the inside. This isn't just speculation; it's a weekly breakdown informed by their daily grind of buying and selling certified watches from brands like Audemars Piguet, Omega, Breitling, and Panerai. Each episode feels like a conversation at their desk, filled with the unique perspective only hands-on traders possess. You'll hear stories about the coolest trades that have crossed their path, practical insights on market trends, and even sobering lessons from spotting counterfeit watches. It’s that blend of professional knowledge and genuine enthusiasm for horology that makes this podcast a compelling listen for anyone curious about the mechanics-both literal and economic-of the luxury watch market. Tune in for authentic, unfiltered talk that goes far beyond the spec sheet.
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Podcast Episodes
078: Patek Philippe and New Releases [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:17
Josh 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. Th…
077: Rolex Rumors and Releases [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:36
Josh 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 ef…
075: MMA Fighter Ariel Sexton Swaps Stories and Watch Opinions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:02
From 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…
070: The 2nd Annual Desky Awards [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:40
WIN 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 Ball…
069: Is the Grey Market to Blame for Rolex Prices? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:50
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 it…