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 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 Dec 07, 2018
029: A Deep Dive Into Jaeger-LeCoultre
Friday Dec 07, 2018
Friday Dec 07, 2018
Josh and Jason are back in the office this week! They're bring some serious heat with the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor, Master Control, Reverso Skeleton, Duometre, Memovox Deep Sea, and plenty more! The duo are going to discuss the brand and their buying/selling power on the marketplace. If you appreciate high horology, you don't want to miss this one!
Check out this podcast as a video: https://youtu.be/Wj4Qs8FAiDQ
Buy, Sell, and Trade luxury watches with Jason and Josh: www.thewatchbox.com
Shop Pre-Owned JLC: https://www.thewatchbox.com/watches/jaeger-lecoultre/
Friday Nov 30, 2018
SPECIAL - Luxury Asset Capital Explained
Friday Nov 30, 2018
Friday Nov 30, 2018
We'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 Asset Capital provided by their CEO, Dewey Burke.
Buy, Sell, or Trade luxury watches with Jason and Josh: www.thewatchbox.com
Learn more about WatchBox and Luxury Asset Capital: https://www.thewatchbox.com/get-loan-watch/
Friday Nov 23, 2018
028: Omega Black Friday Special
Friday Nov 23, 2018
Friday Nov 23, 2018
It's Black Friday so Jason and Josh are out getting great deals on unnecessarily large TV's. But what about deals on Omega watches? This week's episode is a pre-recorded special that's all about Omega, so come inside from the cold and tune in to The Trading Desk!
Check out this podcast as a video: https://youtu.be/Faeyi1NqHuY
Buy, Sell, or Trade luxury watches with Jason and Josh: www.thewatchbox.com
Shop Pre-Owned Omega: https://www.thewatchbox.com/watches/omega
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 Nov 02, 2018
025: Tales From the Trading Floor - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Friday Nov 02, 2018
Friday Nov 02, 2018
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
Friday Oct 26, 2018
024: What Watches Would You Buy If You Won The Lottery?
Friday Oct 26, 2018
Friday Oct 26, 2018
On this week's "This or That", Josh will put the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph against Jason's Richard Mille RM11-02 Flyback Chronograph. Then, the duo talk which watches they would buy if they won the lottery and take viewer suggestions for discussion! Don't forget to enter to win a Seiko Astron GPS Solar: http://swee.ps/gkkbKpOom
Check out this podcast as a video: https://youtu.be/ldSz_Y3ErxY
Buy, Sell, or Trade luxury watches with Jason and Josh: www.thewatchbox.com
Show Pre-Owned AP: https://www.thewatchbox.com/watches/audemars-piguet/
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 12, 2018
022: Weekend Warrior Watches
Friday Oct 12, 2018
Friday Oct 12, 2018
C'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/