071: Back ON AIR | Introducing a New Format for The Trading Desk

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071: Back ON AIR | Introducing a New Format for The Trading Desk

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Mar 23, 2020

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Josh and Jason are back! After a short hiatus, the dynamic watch trading duo are returning to look at what it's like trading watches in 2020. This episode was recorded on March 5th.

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Mar 23, 2020

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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.

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076: Discussing the First Virtual Watches & Wonders (w/ special guest Mike Manjos!): This past weekend, Watches and Wonders went live on the internet to the public for the first time. The event featured industry news, new releases, and brands like Vacheron Constantin and A. Lange & Sohne showing off new models. Josh is joined by Mike Man... by The Trading Desk
67 min listen
025: Tales From the Trading Floor - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: 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.R... by The Trading Desk
38 min listen
022: Weekend Warrior Watches: 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, S... by The Trading Desk
32 min listen
030: Rolex Batman VS. Rolex Hulk: Enter to win a Breitling Colt Skyracer! http://swee.ps/XQOfwxXOY 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 Rol... by The Trading Desk
46 min listen
023: Rolex, Omega, and Cartier!: 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 ... by The Trading Desk
40 min listen
035: Special Guest @SpanishRob!: Win an Omega Speedmaster: http://swee.ps/yaafnZkVR Jason and Josh are being joined by special guest Rob Velasquez (@spanishrob), an industry veteran, to join them in a discussion on all things watches! They start out as they always do with a "This or Tha... by The Trading Desk
63 min listen
026: Battle of the Rolex Watches and Evaluating the Current Market: 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,... by The Trading Desk
43 min listen
SPECIAL - Luxury Asset Capital Explained: 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. ... by The Trading Desk
24 min listen
027: How to Negotiate a Trade and Build a Relationship with a Dealer: 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. The... by The Trading Desk
47 min listen
024: What Watches Would You Buy If You Won The Lottery?: 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... by The Trading Desk
35 min listen
041: Baselworld 2019 Reactions!: Jason and Josh are here with their fresh Baselworld 2019 takes! They'll be talking about the new watches from a trader's perspective. Stay tuned to our YouTube channel for more Baselworld 2019 coverage. Tim has already gone live with his reactions to rel... by The Trading Desk
42 min listen
029: A Deep Dive Into Jaeger-LeCoultre: 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 ... by The Trading Desk
41 min listen
032: A Rundown of SIHH 2019: Josh and Jason have returned to discuss SIHH 2019.From their thoughts on the Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 to the special editions of the Panerai Luminor Submersible, there was a lot of new and exciting watches for the duo to discus. They'll also talk about... by The Trading Desk
56 min listen
034: Vacheron Contantin vs. Audemars Piguet: Win an Omega Speedmaster: http://swee.ps/yaafnZkVR Josh is back on the show this week with a special announcement! "The Trading Desk" is switching it's YouTube broadcast time to Thursdays at 6pm EST. If you want to check out the show live, tune in to the... by The Trading Desk
40 min listen
036: Special Guest Jon Callahan Joins to Talk Independents: Win an Omega Speedmaster: http://swee.ps/yaafnZkVR This week Jason and Josh are joined by Jon Callahan to talk Independent watch brands. What are their opinions on brands like Greubel Forsey and F.P. Journe? What do they think the future for them is? Ch... by The Trading Desk
50 min listen
033: TWO Special Guests Discuss Rolex, Omega, AP, Patek and More!: Win a Breitling Colt Skyracer: http://swee.ps/XQOfwxXOY 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 Ph... by The Trading Desk
32 min listen
First Annual Desky Awards!: 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 bi... by The Trading Desk
68 min listen
037: Most Interesting Watches of the Week!: Jason and Josh are back at their new air time (check your podcast feed Thursdays at 7PM EST!) to talk about some of the most viewed watches on thewatchbox.com. From Rolex and Omega to IWC, tune in to hear the traders talk about these hot watches! Check o... by The Trading Desk
40 min listen
031: SIHH 2019 Pre-Show Discussion: Enter to win a Breitling Colt Skyracer! http://swee.ps/XQOfwxXOY C'Q is filling in for Josh this week and he and Jason are going head to head with their opinions on H. Moser & Cie's new Nature Watch. Then the hosts will break down their SIHH 2019 "hate ... by The Trading Desk
32 min listen
Best of 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 J... by The Trading Desk
31 min listen
040: Hot Watches of the Week: Jason Mane is taking it solo this week with a breakdown of the top 5 most viewed watches on thewatchbox.com along with a bonus segment covering some other hot watches from Omega and Audmars Piguet! If you want to dive deeper into the Rolex, Omega, and MB... by The Trading Desk
19 min listen
028: Omega Black Friday Special: 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 Trad... by The Trading Desk
33 min listen
042: Audemars Piguet Trending Down?: What's going on with Audemars Piguet? After a controversial showing at SIHH 2019 with the Code 11.59, the brand behind the Royal Oak has seen a down-tick on the pre-owned market as of late. Watch Traders Jason Mane and Josh Thanos are here to explain why... by The Trading Desk
32 min listen
060: Best 3 Watch Collections: Enter to win a Panerai: http://swee.ps/jnIAqkWJP Jason is joined this week by Mike Manjos as they give us an inside view to life behind the scenes of watch trading. They're starting the show by talking some truly WTF watches before moving on to what the ... by The Trading Desk
40 min listen
044: Richard Mille: Good Value or Over-hyped?: Richard Mille is rocked by some of today's biggest stars like Rafael Nadal and Margot Robbie. But is it all hype? What value do the watches actually hold and how impressive is their horological prowess? Josh and Jason are here to discuss the watches and ... by The Trading Desk
40 min listen
038: Top 5 Most Viewed Watches: Join Jason and Josh as the duo start out the show with a battle between the Zenith El Primero and Blancpain L-Evolution. They break down the two chronographs and let the audience decide which one they'd prefer. After that, they move on to discussing some... by The Trading Desk
39 min listen
059: Instagram and Watches: Enter to win a Panerai: http://swee.ps/jnIAqkWJP The Trading Desk is back and talking about the watch world on Instagram! Jason is joined by CQ tonight and they're guiding us through the watch account landscape on Instagram and what some of their favorit... by The Trading Desk
28 min listen
067: Talking the New Steel Sports A. Lange & Sohne Odysseus: Jason has Mike Manjos in the studio today to breakdown the brand new release everyone is talking about - the A. Lange & Sohne Odysseus! They've also brought a few pieces from the vault that they're going to discuss. Make sure to tune in and get the insid... by The Trading Desk
51 min listen
050: NEW Rolex Watches!: 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 the WatchBox website. ALSO, for our ... by The Trading Desk
23 min listen
051: Best Sports Watches Under $5,000: 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 Vault. If you're interested in th... by The Trading Desk
34 min listen

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114: Watches & Wonders: New Rolex, Patek Philippe, and More w/ Mike Manjos: Josh Thanos is joined by Mike Manjos to discuss all the new releases from Watches & Wonders. Buy watches here: https://www.thewatchbox.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxStudios/?sub_confirmation=1 View hun... by The Trading Desk
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113: Current State of the Watch Market w/ Mike Manjos: Josh Thanos is joined by Mike Manjos to discuss the state of the watch market and other topics in the industry! Buy watches here: https://www.thewatchbox.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxStudios/?sub_confirmation=1 ... by The Trading Desk
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111: Hello from Hong Kong w/ Frankie Tech: "Frankie Tech" Herrera of WB Hong Kong and Youtube Tech channel fame joins Josh Thanos to discuss his path into the watch world, growing up in HK and the eastern worlds view of watch collecting. BUY WATCHES HERE: https://www.thewatchbox.com Subscribe to ... by The Trading Desk
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110: State of the Watch Market w/ Mike Manjos: Mike Manjos joins Josh Thanos as the duo tackle the questions related to market correction and some of the watches they have their eyes on. BUY WATCHES HERE: https://www.thewatchbox.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBox... by The Trading Desk
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109: Are Watch Prices Finally Going Down?: Josh is solo again this week as he breaks down the market corrections happening across the watch industry and what this could mean for prospective buyers. Wrist Check: Garrick Norfolk BUY WATCHES HERE: https://www.thewatchbox.com Subscribe to our YouTub... by The Trading Desk
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108: Watches & Wonders Recap and Its Effects on the Market: Josh has another solo show as he breaks down the Watches & Wonders releases and what impacts he expects them to have on the market. BUY WATCHES HERE: https://www.thewatchbox.com Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Please Subscribe: https://www.... by The Trading Desk
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107: Rolex and Watches & Wonders Reaction w/ Mike Manjos: Joshua Thanos is joined by Mike Manjos to talk Watches & Wonders 2022 and the release of new Rolex watches! BUY WATCHES HERE: https://www.thewatchbox.com Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchBoxSt... by The Trading Desk
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106: Rolex Submariner Alternatives: Joshua Thanos is back this week with a SOLO pod on the topic of Rolex Submariner Alternatives. wrist check: JT: H.Moser Pioneer Centre Seconds C.02 @mrthanos BUY WATCHES HERE: https://www.thewatchbox.com Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! P... by The Trading Desk
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105: Rolex, Patek, & Audemars Piguet Prices w/ Mike Manjos: Joshua Thanos is back this week with Mike Manjos (Head of Global Trading for Watchbox). They discuss the evolution of the watch market, pricing and collecting. wrist check: JT: H.Moser Pioneer Centre Seconds C.02 MM: Rolex 116660 JC @mrthanos @mikemanjo... by The Trading Desk
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