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The watch industry has piqued significant interest in the recent years but remains relatively unexplored. Join your host, Tim Bender, on exploring the captivating stories and remarkable individuals that make up the thriving 70 billion dollar industry.

  1. 24/05/2024

    Collectors Corner NY: The Art of Collecting

    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!

    51 min

  2. 09/09/2023

    Grey & Patina: Love for the Hunt

    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.

    1hr 11min

  3. 01/09/2023

    Ad Patina: Appreciating Advertising

    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.

    1hr 3min

  4. 30/06/2023

    They Did: Where is Brand Loyalty?

    Kevin O'Dell, a watch collector with a passion for branding, joins us 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.

    1hr 7min

  5. 10/06/2023

    King Flum: What is The Cost of Truth?

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

    54 min

  6. 12/05/2023

    Relojes Vintage Mexico: South of the Border

    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.

    50 min

  7. 11/04/2023

    Watch Your Wrist: Straight Theft

    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.

    43 min

  8. 24/03/2023

    Hairspring: Picking Up Where Hodinkee Left Off

    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.

    51 min
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The watch industry has piqued significant interest in the recent years but remains relatively unexplored. Join your host, Tim Bender, on exploring the captivating stories and remarkable individuals that make up the thriving 70 billion dollar industry.

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  • Creator
    Collected
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Dialed In
  • Show Website
    Dialed In