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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. 29/12/2025

    S2E7: Building the Market, Together

    In our final episode of this season, we reflect on what it took to build Collected from the ground up: building the product, shipping dealer workflows, enabling transactions, and creating the earliest version of the community we believe the watch market needs. This episode isn’t just a recap, but an open question to the industry too. We dig into topics the watch world hasn’t spent enough time confronting like responsibility sellers have to disclose issues that materially impact value, why liquidity starts before a transaction ever happens, and why the future of this market depends on tools, transparency, and participation from both sides. It’s also what inspired us to launch our first-ever Future of the Watch Commerce survey – because we don’t want to set standards on our own, but build them with the community. We’ll see you back here in 2026.

    1h 19m

  2. 26/11/2025

    S2E6: An Asymmetric Advantage

    In Episode 6 of Dialed In, Tim and Zach share what the first few weeks of Collected have really looked like—launching while Zach was in Japan, watching hundreds of people sign up, and seeing early users build full profiles and collections without prompting. They break down what’s surprising them most on both sides of the market: Insiders leaning into community instantly, and dealers needing real education before changing habits built on spreadsheets, wires, and WhatsApp. The conversation goes deep on why the biggest opportunity isn’t just the sale, but everything that happens before it, and how running more of that workflow through Collected creates an asymmetric advantage over time. From CRM automation that helps Dealers find money already sitting in their business, to the standards the industry is heading toward whether it wants to or not, this episode is a candid look at early traction, real frictions, and where the market goes next when buyers and sellers finally operate on the same system.

    55 min

  3. 03/11/2025

    S2E5: Infinite Marketplaces

    In Episode 5 of Dialed In, Tim and Zach announce Collected’s public launch with account sign-ups live—a milestone that signals more than just shipping product. It’s about rewriting the rules of the watch market. They dive into how Collected flips the traditional dealer/collector dynamic into a better ecosystem, why the new analytics dashboard, CRM, and transaction tools were designed specifically for this industry, and how the vision of infinite marketplaces unlocks wholesale, retail, and private sales on a single system. From fintech-level security to a roadmap that includes wholesale networks, auctions, and mobile tools that make running a watch business more fun than spreadsheets—this is the operating system the trade has been waiting for.

    1h 2m

  4. 04/09/2025

    S2E4: Patina, Pressure, and Progress

    Episode 4 digs into the intersection of pressure x progress – whether in collecting watches or building Collected. Tim and Zach start with the story of a rare 1966 Seamaster picked up for $3,000, breaking down why its lume, bracelet, and design details still rival the tool watches of Tudor and Rolex from the same era. From there, they get into how the Collected team is scaling infrastructure through automation, testing, and dealer-first tools, while also unpacking the reality of 39% tariffs on imports and the potential ripple effects for pricing, risk, and supply in the months ahead. They close with a candid look at why clarity of brand positioning is as crucial for investors as it is for dealers. It’s a conversation that moves from case patina to market strategy, with plenty of lessons in between.

    58 min

  5. 20/08/2025

    S2E3: Not Another Marketplace

    For Episode 3 of this season, Co-Founders Tim and Zach sit down to define what Collected really is and why most people (even only a year in) already have it wrong. We talk about why we believe the real opportunity is building an operating system for the $30B secondary watch market and focusing on the often overlooked but critical group keeping it running: the dealers. From nearly $1M in beta transactions to the edge cases we’ve solved along the way, we cover what it takes to build infrastructure for an industry still running on spreadsheets, DMs, and handshake deals. Whether you’re deep in the trade or just curious how the business side of watches works, this one’s our blueprint for where it’s headed next.

    1h 7m

  6. 06/08/2025

    S2E2: Part-Time Dealer, Full-Time Grind

    What does it take to run a trustworthy vintage watch business in 2025? For Episode 2 we sit down with Alex - a self-taught Rolex dealer who’s moved over 250 watches in just two years. He's operating almost entirely through Facebook groups and WhatsApp chats, all while holding down a full-time job. Together, we unpack the realities of sourcing vintage pieces, managing logistics without proper tools, and building trust in a market full of risk and ambiguity. From misrepresented parts to missing serials, we dive into why transparency matters more than ever and how Collected is building the infrastructure to support it. Whether you're buying, selling, or somewhere in between, this one's for you.

    53 min
  7. S2E1: From Frustration to Foundation

    07/07/2025

    S2E1: From Frustration to Foundation

    We’re back — and we’re building. For the Season 2 premiere, I sit down with my co-founder at Collected, Zachary Scott. Zach’s last appearance on Dialed In (Episode 22) sparked the very conversation that led us to start Collected. We talked about the broken systems behind the scenes of the watch world — and then we set out to fix them. This episode dives into what we built, why we built it, and how Collected brings real value — and real trust — to both dealers and collectors. This is where the new era of watch collecting begins.

    1h 6m

  8. 24/05/2024

    EP 41: The Art of Collecting: Wes Wynne of Collectors Corner NY

    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
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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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    51
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Dialed In
  • Show Website
    Dialed In

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