Lessons Learned As Collectors

It's the start of the year, and Hamza and Charles answer questions received via Instagram: we cover some personal preferences, practical advice, market analysis and some theoretical considerations. If you'd like your own questions addressed in a future episode or otherwise have feedback to share, please reach out! You can find us on the web, Instagram, YouTube or by email at [email protected].

This crossover episode between watches and cars features Ben Wilson, former head of product at UK-based online car retailer Cazoo. Ben is an expert on the used car market, and was involved in building one of the most sophisticated used car pricing and valuation services in the UK. In this conversation, we discuss the parallels between the car world and the watch world, and the challenges (both technical and practical) of building large-scale automated systems to understand fragmented and unstructured markets.

Rolex has officially launched a certified pre-owned program for its watches, and we answer your questions about it.

In this episode, we talk about the lessons we've learned throughout our journey as watch collectors and enthusiasts.

We dive into the question of what makes a hype watch, and our personal experiences with hype in our own collecting journeys.

In a free-ranging discussion about watches in the under-$10,000 price category that aren't Rolex, we make our picks to receive the arbitrarily chosen awards. There's not much market chatter in this one, mostly just geeking out over movements and designs.

In the tradeoff between logic and emotion when it comes to thinking about the prices of watches, Hamza and Charles explore some interesting lessons learned and concepts to think about.

What is a grail watch, and why does having one matter? Hamza and John dive into the question with two very different perspectives.

Joined by special guest Mark Cho of The Armoury, the usual hosts Hamza and Charles delve into some survey data on ideal watch size and perceived/measured wrist sizes.

The last market update in the podcast was just over a quarter ago. We return to provide an update on the market and respond to user feedback.