When it comes to watch trading, you’re dealing with assets that are in the thousands to tens of thousands of dollars range. The industry is polluted with scammers, robbers, cheats, liars, embellishers, and even murderers. The point of sharing this info with you isn’t to discourage you from watch trading. It’s to tell you the […]
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You may be wondering what the differentiating factors between watches that move fast for big margins to retail buyers versus what types of watches will sit forever are. The reason a lot of folks stick with Rolex and sell at wholesale margin is because it’s easy. And that’s good. So what if you knew you […]
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One of the most overlooked virtues to becoming a great watch trader and what is known as a “soft-skill”: Mentality. A soft-skill isn’t based on a 1-to-1 correlation of producing profits on any given trade, yet a strong mentality is one of the most IMPORTANT skills needed to make serious money in this game. Ask […]
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People often ask me how to build relationships with watch dealers who can get you access to very in-demand and/or hyper rare models. How do you ensure you’re buying pieces at a price that makes sense for them AND you so that you don’t lose your ass trying to form a relationship with no promise […]
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As a watch trader, your network truly is your net WORTH. You’ve probably heard that phrase at least once over the course of your life, and it applies 100% in the watch trading game. Having a network of people who look at you as their go-to watch contact is how you’ll be able to beat […]
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Recently, I had a friend of mine who is an entrepreneur in the multimedia space pitch me on a series for his watch lifestyle channel. It’s titled “A Day in the Life”, and the vision is to give folks both in and outside the industry different perspectives of those involved in the value chain of […]
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Selling your watches for more profit requires a solid strategy that is multi-faceted. It’s not just one strategy or selling in one location to one buyer type. A strong strategy that will yield results includes you doing everything you can to present the watch enticingly to a qualified buying audience. Most people will fumble around […]
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When you’re first starting out in watch trading, it can seem overwhelming and potentially scary. A lot of that comes from the perceived notion that there is a lot of risk. One of the perceived risks I hear from people often is that they’re worried they are going to buy a watch at too high […]
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Like Tag Heuer but want to trade up to an inexpensive Rolex alternative? Breitling, one of the best entry-level brands into appreciating fine timepieces, is a country full of rich history beginning with pocket watches in 1884. Fast-forward to now, they are one of the largest volume boutique timepiece brands in their segment. History Leon […]
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Sorry Rolex, but Ulysse Nardin might rule the roost of coolest maritime watches. Whether it’s historic Marine Chronometers or modern, transformative innovations like The Freak, UN is one of the best timepieces brands to own and trade. Let’s get to it. This buyers guide is designed to: Provide an overview of available UN watches Allow […]
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