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TickTocking Live Q and A: Feb 25, 2021

February 25, 2021 23:00 - 31 minutes

Join me live on Youtube next time if you can! Get full access to TickTocking at ticktocking.substack.com/subscribe

2020 Recap: Fell in Love with Indy Watches All Over Again

December 31, 2020 20:00 - 10 minutes

What a year! I break down what I've learned, plus share some good news for 2021 Get full access to TickTocking at ticktocking.substack.com/subscribe

I Was WRONG! Watch Market Update July 2020

July 21, 2020 10:00 - 13 minutes

A few months ago, I gave my two cents on the watch market. Now that we're in July, I have to admit that I was wrong! Let me know what you think in the comments. Get full access to TickTocking at ticktocking.substack.com/subscribe

Last Weekend's Auction Recap

July 01, 2020 17:00 - 14 minutes

You may have seen some of my provocative posts on Instagram. This auction certainly had a few head scratching results. I'm here to put a finer point on my thoughts Get full access to TickTocking at ticktocking.substack.com/subscribe

Watch Market Update May 2020

May 29, 2020 17:00 - 13 minutes

It's been a while since I checked in with a market update. I try to call it like I see it in my tiny sliver of the overall watch world. Thankfully, things are looking up! Get full access to TickTocking at ticktocking.substack.com/subscribe

DON'T SELL YOUR WATCH! Covid-19 Watch Market

April 06, 2020 11:00 - 9 minutes - 6.47 MB

Checking in to give my thoughts and advice regarding the current watch market. I have instituted a policy as a dealer to not buy any inventory now, but I'm still looking to buy for my personal collection

COVID-19 Watch Market -- Should You Buy? Will Prices Tank?

March 18, 2020 13:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB

Another week in and I have some thoughts to share. Plus a game to pass the time -- post an Instagram story of a wrist shot while watching one of my review videos! Make sure to tag me and I'll repost it

Coronavirus (Covid19) and Its Effect on the Watch Market

March 12, 2020 17:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MB

This is really the only thing that matters to discuss this week, so let's get into it. More than ever, I am convinced that independent watches are the place to focus on.

A Moral Justification Of Luxury

February 13, 2020 23:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

Continuing this series of an examination of how to build a great watch collection, I want to back up to the fundamental question of why to collect anything at all? In a world where people have basic needs left unmet, is it morally justifiable to spend huge amounts of money on watches? These are questions we have to ask ourselves

How To Build A Watch Collection: Lessons From Art History

February 05, 2020 11:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

This is part of a series where I will discuss best practices in building a meaningful watch collection. The art market is much more mature than that of watches and so can teach us quite a bit. Chiefly, art historians are great at classifying eras. I like to think of the Contemporary Independent Watch Movement. I discuss the history and significance to give a framework to our collecting.

F$&! Box and Papers: Q&A Jan 23, 2020

January 24, 2020 19:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MB

Why I think box and papers are annoying, dealing with picky collectors, Indy's vs Big Brands, etc

Quality Over Quantity

January 22, 2020 19:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB

This is my absolute best tip for creating a great watch collection. I go through 4 reasons why you want to look for quality over quantity when buying watches.

ASK ME ANYTHING! TickTocking Q&A Jan 17 2020: Rolex Subs, Journe Value, Classic vs Avant Garde, etc

January 17, 2020 18:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

Every Friday at 10am Pacific I've been doing live Q&A on my youtube channel. People can submit questions there live, or on Instagram beforehand and I try to answer as many as I can. The videos have been available on youtube even afterward if you couldn't make the live Q&A, but after numerous requests, I've finally figured out how to post the audio as a podcast.

2020 Resolutions and Predictions

January 07, 2020 19:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MB

I'm back! Today I discuss plans for the podcast and youtube channel as well as a few predictions for the 2020 watch market

MB&F Thunderdome, Peak Journe, Indies Take Over

December 04, 2019 18:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

Lots to discuss this week! I give my thoughts on the new MB&F Thunderdome first. Then, what does it mean when a Resonance sells at auction for $250k? Lastly I make a case for why now is the time for independent watches

Innovative Designs

November 25, 2019 17:00 - 14 minutes - 9.86 MB

What do the Audemars Piguet Code 11:59, Lange Odysseus, and Tesla Cybertruck have in common? They are three brands' takes on innovative designs. All three received mixed reviews at best. Does that say more about the products or about us? Maybe we need to look at innovative design in a different framework

Only Watch 2019 Recap

November 11, 2019 22:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MB

Only Watch is always interesting, but this year particularly so. Not only did the sale contain the most expensive watch ever sold, but several of my favorite Indy brands absolutely hit it out of the park. The market is shifting towards independent watches

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