Hosted by Josh Thanos and a roundtable of WatchBox client advisors and friends, The Trading Desk is a balance of news, collecting behaviors, quirks and insight, market analysis, and a genuine love for watches. Catch new episodes each week, and for more WatchBox content, check out @watchbox on Instagram and @watchboxstudios on YouTube.
Episodes
Friday Jan 25, 2019
033: TWO Special Guests Discuss Rolex, Omega, AP, Patek and More!
Friday Jan 25, 2019
Friday Jan 25, 2019
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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/
Friday Jan 04, 2019
030: Rolex Batman VS. Rolex Hulk
Friday Jan 04, 2019
Friday Jan 04, 2019
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After a little hiatus following "The Desky" Awards, Jason and Josh have returned from their vacation and are back at the Trading Desk. Today's show includes a "This or That" between the Rolex Batman and the Rolex Hulk which will be followed by a market analysis. Between the two Rolex, what's your pick? Let us know in the comments!
Check out this podcast as a video: https://youtu.be/QNHOMXaGuQo
Buy, Sell, and Trade luxury watches with Jason and Josh: www.thewatchbox.com
Shop Pre-Owned Rolex: https://www.thewatchbox.com/watches/rolex/
Friday Dec 28, 2018
Best of 2018
Friday Dec 28, 2018
Friday Dec 28, 2018
Thanks 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 Omega: https://www.thewatchbox.com/watches/omega/
Friday Dec 14, 2018
First Annual Desky Awards!
Friday Dec 14, 2018
Friday Dec 14, 2018
Welcome to the 1st Annual Desky Awards! Jason and Josh got together with some friends at the office who served as our "academy" to nominate this year's watches for categories such as "Best Special or Limited Edition" and "Worst Performer."
Some of the biggest stars are up for nominations, such as the Rolex GMT Master-II "Pepsi" for "Most Hyped Watch" and the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch "Snoopy" for "Most Improved (Market Value)." Josh and Jason, of course, are your hosts for this special episode of The Trading Desk!
Check out this podcast as a video: https://youtu.be/WiYUZmdMcfw
Buy, Sell, and Trade luxury watches with Jason and Josh: www.thewatchbox.com
Shop Pre-Owned Rolex: https://www.thewatchbox.com/watches/rolex/
Friday Nov 16, 2018
027: How to Negotiate a Trade and Build a Relationship with a Dealer
Friday Nov 16, 2018
Friday Nov 16, 2018
Jason and Josh are here to unload all their insider knowledge as watch traders to benefit anyone buying and selling watches out there! The duo are starting the show with a "This or That" and comparing the Rolex Submariner and Patek Philippe Aquanaut. Then, the two are talking tonight about how to negotiate a trade with a watch seller to get the most bang for your buck. They also talk on how to build relationships with dealers to make your trading life easier down the road. You definitely don't want to miss this episode of "The Trading Desk!"
Check out this podcast as a video: https://youtu.be/uAQlqQwEUHM
Buy, Sell, or Trade luxury watches with Jason and Josh: www.thewatchbox.com
Shop Pre-Owned Patek Philippe: https://www.thewatchbox.com/watches/patek-philippe
Friday Nov 09, 2018
026: Battle of the Rolex Watches and Evaluating the Current Market
Friday Nov 09, 2018
Friday Nov 09, 2018
Today for "This or That" the duo are comparing two Rolex watches in the form of the Rolex Milgauss against the Rolex Explorer II. Then, the pair are having a general discussion on the state of the watch industry. What's trending up, what's trending down, hot watches, and more will be discussed on this episode of "The Trading Desk!"
Check out this podcast as a video: https://youtu.be/LzA38vnCynY
Buy, Sell, or Trade luxury watches with Jason and Josh: www.thewatchbox.com
Shop Pre-Owned Rolex: https://www.thewatchbox.com/watches/rolex/
Friday Oct 19, 2018
023: Rolex, Omega, and Cartier!
Friday Oct 19, 2018
Friday Oct 19, 2018
Jason and Josh are re-united once more! Prepare for an in-depth discussion of Rolex, Omega, and Cartier plus answers to your questions in the live chat! This week's This or That is between IWC and JLC. We know which brand Tim would pick, but which watch suits your fancy?
Check out this podcast as a video: https://youtu.be/DMznyNN73ms
Buy, Sell, or Trade luxury watches with Jason and Josh: www.thewatchbox.com
Shop Pre-Owned IWC: https://www.thewatchbox.com/watches/iwc/
Friday Oct 05, 2018
021: Exploring the World of Vintage Watches
Friday Oct 05, 2018
Friday Oct 05, 2018
Josh and Jason are back and this week they're taking aim at the vintage watch world. They're highlighting some of their favorite pieces from times long ago with both "This or That" and "Buy/Sell/Trade." In the first segment, Josh pits his champion of the Girard-Perregaux Vintage 1945 Chronographe (25990.1.11.8186) vs. Jason's choice of the Omega Vintage Seamaster 1971 Flightmaster (ST145.0026). Then, they're deciding what pieces they would buy, sell, or trade out of the Omega Vintage Speedmaster Mark II (145.0014), the Patek Philippe Nautilus (3800/001), and the Rolex GMT-Master "Pepsi" (16750). You won't to miss this "vintage" episode of The Trading Desk!
Check out this podcast as a video: https://youtu.be/TjOca8Pjrp4
Buy, Sell, or Trade luxury watches with Jason and Josh: www.thewatchbox.com
Shop Pre-Owned Omega: https://www.thewatchbox.com/watches/omega/
Friday Sep 28, 2018
Friday Sep 28, 2018
Josh and Jason have returned to dish out their watch trading knowledge! They start out with "This or That" as usual, pinning the Bulgari Octo Finissimo against the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar. After that, they're touching on some rumors about Rolex swirling around and whether or not they think the white gold, Pepsi bezel GMT-Master II (116719BLRO) is going to be discontinued. Finally, the holidays are coming up so the duo offers some watches you can consider gifting to your loved ones including Oris, Longines, Tudor, Cartier, and more!
Check out this podcast as a video: https://youtu.be/USCrLA7ASN8
Buy, Sell, or Trade luxury watches with Jason and Josh: www.thewatchbox.com
Shop Pre-Owned JLC: https://www.thewatchbox.com/watches/jaeger-lecoultre/
Friday Sep 14, 2018
Friday Sep 14, 2018
Jason and Josh are back! It's the battle of Rolex in tonight's "This or That" with Josh choosing the Rolex GMT-Master II (116718LN) against Jason's Rolex Submariner Date "Smurf" (116619). Then, the duo are playing another game of Buy/Sell/Trade where they're talking chronographs. The Patek Philippe Nautilus 5980/1A, Audemars Offshore Chrono, and Hublot Big Bang Unico 45mm being discussed in depth. You won't want to miss this episode as the two traders will be imparting some serious watch industry knowledge!
Check out this podcast as a video: https://youtu.be/-CMEF1GxJmM
Buy, Sell, or Trade luxury watches with Jason and Josh: www.thewatchbox.com
Shop Pre-Owned Rolex: https://www.thewatchbox.com/watches/rolex/