098: The History of Watchbox W/ George Mayer

098: The History of Watchbox W/ George Mayer

Author: WatchBox January 7, 2022 Duration: 1:04:24
Joshua 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: https://www.instagram.com/watchbox

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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
057: Is The Patek Philippe Bubble About To Pop? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:02
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…
056: Best Watch Buys Of The Week [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:56
Jason 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, se…
055: Omega Watches With A Master Watchmaker [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:50
Win 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 tha…
054: WTF Watches [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:47
Win 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 o…
053: Best Watches To Buy In 2019 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:09
Win 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 int…
052: The Future Of Watch Trading [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:14
Jason 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…
051: Best Sports Watches Under $5,000 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:21
Jason 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…
050: NEW Rolex Watches! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:39
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 th…
049: Cheaper Alternatives to Hot Watches [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:39
Some 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 everyo…
048: The 5 Biggest MISTAKES People Make When Buying Watches [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:32
As 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 r…