Q&A #1: Market Trends, Our One Watch Collections, & More
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 contact@watchcharts.com.
20 Dec 2022
Lessons From The Car World: A Conversation About Data and the Future of the Used Market
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.
5 Dec 2022
Rolex Certified Pre-Owned: Our Take
Rolex has officially launched a certified pre-owned program for its watches, and we answer your questions about it.
23 Nov 2022
Lessons Learned As Collectors
In this episode, we talk about the lessons we've learned throughout our journey as watch collectors and enthusiasts.
2 Nov 2022
Logic vs. Emotion in Watch Collecting: Hype
We dive into the question of what makes a hype watch, and our personal experiences with hype in our own collecting journeys.
17 Oct 2022
Mid-Level Watch Awards
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.
14 Sept 2022
Logic vs. Emotion in Watch Collecting: Price
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.
30 Aug 2022
Grail Watches
What is a grail watch, and why does having one matter? Hamza and John dive into the question with two very different perspectives.
16 Aug 2022
Special Guest Mark Cho: Watch Size Preferences
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.
2 Aug 2022
Mid-2022 Market Update
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.
6 Jul 2022
Rolex vs Omega in 2022
Rolex vs. Omega is a classic question. But the gap between the brands in terms of brand equity and value retention has grown over time. Why is this the case, what has caused Rolex to pull ahead and/or Omega to fall behind?
21 Jun 2022
The Luxury Dilemma: Quartz Watches
Can a luxury watch be quartz?
8 Jun 2022
Two-Tone Watches: Enthusiast and Market Perspectives
Two-tone watches: why enthusiasts love and not-love them, their market performance, and some personal two-tone picks.
9 May 2022
Three handers, complications, and dial colors
What are the differences in market price based on everything from dial color to complication, for watches up and down the price range? We look at some data and attempt an understanding of the numbers.
18 Apr 2022
Is the watch market down?
Is the watch market down? If so, why? And by how much?
27 Mar 2022
Where is the value in the watch market?
Charles and Hamza kick it off with a discussion on value in today's watch market.
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