Dialed In

Join host Tim Bender as he sits down with Wes Wynne, the visionary founder of Collectors Corner NY (CCNY), for an insightful conversation about the art of building the perfect collection. In this episode, Tim and Wes delve into the nuances of knowing when to buy and, as challenging as it may be, when to sell. They explore the thrill of the hunt, the excitement of the next acquisition, and share expert tips to help collectors make informed decisions. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting out, this episode is packed with valuable advice and inspiring stories. Tune in and elevate your collecting game!

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!

After high demand, Curtis Chen of Grey and Patina joins the Fog City family on Dialed In. During our conversation, we delve into his passion for watch hunting, the journey of establishing Grey and Patina, and his deep affection for exploring the world while pursuing extraordinary examples. 

Nick Federowicz, founder of Ad Patina, joins the Fog City family this week to discuss building a business around your passion and how for Nick chasing vintage ads, in many respects,  is just as good as chasing the real thing. To Nick, ads are an art form and many look damn good if properly displayed in a frame. 

Hey watch nerds, George Watchington is back on Dialed In to share a summer 2023 market update! Unemployment is at a 50 year low,  inventory is building up, where does the watch market stand?

Kevin O'Dell, a watch collector with a passion for branding, joins the Fog City family to share his visions on where the industry should head. In this episode we discuss the significance of watch dealers and their roles as ambassadors for large brands such as Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe and more.

Gai Gohari from Classic 55 joins the Fog City family to delve into his Milanese upbringing and his journey to the United States at the age of 21, with nothing but aspirations and mere $100. His upbringing in Milan shaped his affinity for fashion and design and played a pivotal role in his efforts to resurrect design-inspired watches that were once deemed worthless and sold as scrap just a few year ago. 

King Flum joins the Fog City City family to reflect on the broken system of watch journalism today and discuss the f*ckery plague in the industry and the need for a self policing community. 

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.

Matt Farah, editor-at-large for Road & Track Magazine and 'The Smoking Tire' YT & Podcast, joins the Fog City family to discuss how his fascination for cars as a child turned him into one the biggest names in the automotive space. His passion for collecting cars translated to collecting watches, where he recently found himself with not one but two 116660 DeepSea Royal Navy Clearance Divers.

DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of our guests. They do not necessarily reflect the position of Tim Bender, Fog City or Dialed In.Luke Rottman, a 23 year old watch dealer, joins the Dialed In family to discuss his unethical upbringings, watch deals that have gone bad and the man who tried to defraud Fog City of seventy thousand dollars. 

Welcome to the first episode of season two! Thank you to everybody who has been with us since day one.  This week, Maximiliano from Relojes Vintage Mexico joins the Dialed In family to discuss hunting fresh to market pieces , the extra security required for transacting in Mexico and how his family inspired him to start Relojes Vintage Mexico at just nineteen. 

Dj Allen, founder of Watch your Wrist, joins the Fog City family to discuss the fallacies  and uncertainty while transacting. We will be delving in to the world of watch dealers  and sharing how the future method of doing business, consignment, is actually designed to benefit both parties. 

Erik Gustafson, the founder of Hairspring, joins the Fog City family to discuss the need for passion based media, some of the watch brands that deserve more attention and what you may want to focus on in this down market. 

Matt Draper, one of the world's leading marine photographers, joins the Fog City family this week. In this episode, he discusses his unique style, marine conservation, love for watches and his recent trip where he sailed from Seattle to Hawaii for two weeks with his two friends. 

Mike Hui, founder and owner of one of the leading Rolex service repair centers, joins the family to debunk myths about laser welding, identifying polished vs. unpolished and what to actually look for when asking for "stretch" pictures.

Meet the next generation of dealers. Linden Lazarus, the  watch dealing mogul, sold over 440 watches just last year at nineteen years old. In this episode, Linden joins the family to share his story, hardships and dream collection. 

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.

Scott Heileson, the world's leading expert when it comes to all thing MN Tudor, joins the family as we discuss all things MN, including some of his biggest discoveries and why tastefully restoring is sometimes the best thing you can do for a watch.

The worlds of design/architecture and watches aren't all that different. This week Zachary Scott joins the family as he discusses the importance of the new standard of buying, all dealers are under a fiduciary duty to act in the interests of the consumers.

When people think of women in the watch industry one person seems to always come to mind, Zoe Abelson. In this episode we share her story as a female in a male dominated industry and the new wave of dealers entering the market. 

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. 

Happy Holidays everybody. This week we reconnect with our good friend George Watchington just in time for the new year. This is a reality check. We discuss where the market is at, where it's going and what your best buying and selling strategy might be going into 2023.

Christian Zeron, director at Theo & Harris, discusses his journey from growing his business of selling watches to adapting into creative agency and working with the biggest watch brands.

Jasper Lijfering, the man behind Amsterdam Vintage Watches, joins us this week to talk about his story, greatest deals, the importance of buying what you love and superficial vs. actual supply & demand.

Tariq Malik, the worlds' leading expert on day-dates, hops on this week's conversation to discuss how he founded the first vintage watch store in the Middle East, Momentum Dubai, the secrets behind auction houses, Stella dials and all things day-dates. 

Our first threesome. In this week's episode we bring back Ricky Panelo from @crown_in_oyster_case and Ryan Castillo to talk bout how we can restructure the industry and where we see a lot of opportunity moving forward.

Meet Dean from @don.vintagewatches. He appeared out of nowhere and probably has some of the nicest day-dates in the world. In this episode, we talk about his story entering the watch industry, everything day-dates and if opal dial day-dates are actually real.

Looking for your next best investment piece? In this episode, creative director Carlos Rangel joins the conversation to talk about all things that get better with age and how the Rolex 16570 Chicchi Di Mais Explorer II may be your next smart purchase.

Ben, founder of  Watch Brothers London, shares with us his journey from leaving the security of his corporate job to following his passion in dealing with watches full time. 

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. 

Starting a new short episode segment on Dialed In where we kick back and talk to you guys about the behind the scenes and catch up with what we've been up to.

Do you remember the time you first fell in love with Rolex? Some of us remember seeing them in a magazine, maybe a favorite actor was wearing it in the movie or we received one as a graduation or wedding gift. It's not everyday you hear of a story like this. Tune in to hear about how Drew Magid fell in love with Rolex after artist Charlie Puth handed him his green dial day-date right before going on stage. 

You guys love him, we love him, so we brought him back. It's been a little over a month since our last conversation with George Watchington and within that short time we've seen positive market change, much quicker than we expected. Join us for another discussion with Mr. Watchington as he talks about the current state of the industry and where he believes it's headed. 

We've seen his photography everywhere. From Huckberry to Taylor Stitch, Zachary Piña is one of the few photographers in the watch industry that focuses specifically on watches, while creatively capturing their persona and unique story. Learn more about his passion for photography and what motivated his love for watches. 

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. 

Let's take a step back and talk to the OG of 5 digit, Ricky Panelo from @crown_in_oyster_case.

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.

Nicolas Le Petit Horloger discusses how the quartz crisis changed watchmakers and the Swiss watch industry forever.

There's been a lot of ramble about what's going on in the market, where's its going and what's the smartest financial play. George Watchington talks about bare markets and what needs to be done to revive healthy watch behavior once again.

Back from NFT NYC, Ryan talks about the future of NFT's, Web3,  blockchain technology and how it's going to change the traditional watch consumers operate in the watch industry.

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.

Where is the future of the watch industry going? In an era where crypto mining is booming, the watch industry's consumers  are getting younger and younger and demand innovation.  Will dealers innovate or get stuck in the past?

Welcome to Dialed In. Fog City's new podcast featuring Tim Bender where he talks about the watch industry, business and life completely unfiltered!