S2E2: Part-Time Dealer, Full-Time Grind

Introducing a new segment on Dialed In where we share snippets of educational/interesting insights from daily conversations we have with our clients. Today we discuss 4 vs. 5 digit day-dates, gold submariners vs gold gmt's and what's the smarter watch purchase in today's market condition. 

In Episode 6 of Dialed In, Tim and Zach share what the first few weeks of Collected have really looked like—launching while Zach was in Japan, watching hundreds of people sign up, and seeing early users build full profiles and collections without prompting. They break down what’s surprising them most on both sides of the market: Insiders leaning into community instantly, and dealers needing real education before changing habits built on spreadsheets, wires, and WhatsApp. The conversation goes deep on why the biggest opportunity isn’t just the sale, but everything that happens before it, and how running more of that workflow through Collected creates an asymmetric advantage over time. From CRM automation that helps Dealers find money already sitting in their business, to the standards the industry is heading toward whether it wants to or not, this episode is a candid look at early traction, real frictions, and where the market goes next when buyers and sellers finally operate on the same system.

Meet V, one of Tim's first clients. Follow along V's journey on how he got into watches, reviewing his impressive collection and the hole many dealers are currently finding themselves.

Recorded on 12/20/23, we catch up with our good friend George Watchington. In this insightful episode of our podcast, we delve deep into the intricate world of watch markets, analyzing recent trends and pondering future possibilities. Tim kicks off with some quick life updates then jumps into the state of the market, exploring whether the market has reached its lowest point, unraveling the complexities behind the recent liquidity crisis that has gripped collectors and investors alike. Our expert guest sheds light on the factors that led to this tumultuous period, from economic shifts to changing consumer behaviors. Whether you're a seasoned watch enthusiast or just curious about the world of horology, this episode offers a comprehensive look into a market at a pivotal moment. Tune in for an enlightening journey through time!

Happy 2023 everybody. We are joined for our first episode of the year with Jose Pereztroika, a forensic watch analyst. Throughout this episode we shine light on the dirty underground watch industry and get an inside look on the behind the scenes of fraud. 

When will all the BS end? Join us on today's conversation with Dean as he talks about the lack of truth, transparency and integrity with sellers in the watch market. 

Have you ever been scammed buying a watch from somebody on the internet you don't know? It's a situation too familiar many of us have encountered when we first started buying.  Watch_don talks about the importance of buying the seller and the current condition of the market.

Amr Samaha, architect, developer, tech entrepreneur and exotic watch collector, joins the Fog City Family to discuss how he transformed his difficult upbringing in Egypt into the American dream and how one way relationships are with watch brands such as Patek Philippe.

Every Monday morning on our instagram (@fogcityvintage), Tim hosts an AMA, "Tim Talks", where he answers all watch related questions completely unfiltered. Windy Watch joins the family this week as the host to our first live AMA where we dive deep into the philosophy of Fog City.

In our final episode of this season, we reflect on what it took to build Collected from the ground up: building the product, shipping dealer workflows, enabling transactions, and creating the earliest version of the community we believe the watch market needs. This episode isn’t just a recap, but an open question to the industry too. We dig into topics the watch world hasn’t spent enough time confronting like responsibility sellers have to disclose issues that materially impact value, why liquidity starts before a transaction ever happens, and why the future of this market depends on tools, transparency, and participation from both sides. It’s also what inspired us to launch our first-ever Future of the Watch Commerce survey – because we don’t want to set standards on our own, but build them with the community. We’ll see you back here in 2026.