Latest Shows
See the latest Shows from WatchBox Studios featuring luxury watch education, entertainment, collector interviews and more. Featuring your favorite WatchBox personalities including Tim Mosso, Mike Manjos, George Mayer, CQ and many guest Collectors and watch industry luminaries.
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From Vintage Icons to Modern Marvels: Pete’s Collecting Journey
Watch collector Pete sits down with Tim at our Newport Beach store to share the story behind his remarkable collection — from a diamond-set Rolex Sky-Dweller to a Tiffany dial Patek Philippe. Guided by passion rather than trend, Pete embodies the philosophy of “buy what you love.” He also reflec...
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See Tim Mosso's Full Watch Collection
Tim Mosso doesn't focus often on his current watch collection, but tonight, it's the main event. In this show, Tim reviews all of the watches in his current collection from his high school graduation Omega Seamaster to his recent "grail watch," the De Bethune DBD. From Swatch watches to pocket wa...
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Tim and Armand’s Favorite “Unpopular” Watches | The 1916 Company Podcast
Tim and Armand take a closer look at the world of underrated watches. From thoughtful alternatives to overhyped models to hidden gems that offer remarkable value, they explore timepieces that don’t always get the attention they deserve. Along the way, they highlight standouts from Vacheron Consta...
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Omer’s Journey from Tissot to JLC & Starting a Watch Strap Company
Omer has been fascinated with watches from a young age but his collecting really kicked off with a Tissot gifted to him by his grandmother. From there, his collecting journey has brought him to watches from the likes of Rolex, Grand Seiko, JLC, Omega, and many more. Whether hunting for the perfec...
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Exposing Lies The Watch Industry Tells Us - Tim & Josh
Josh Thanos joins Tim Mosso to a no-holds-barred discussion of the lies watch dealers, watch brands, and social media tell us. From absurd claims of "investment grade" watches to spurious advertisements of watches "new in box," this episode is a hall-of-shame collection of the worst of watches.
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What Makes a Good Minute Repeater?
In the latest episode, Tim and Jack dive deep into the captivating world of minute repeaters — one of watchmaking’s most complex and enchanting complications. They explore standout examples from horological heavyweights like Patek Philippe, Chopard, and Jaeger-LeCoultre, highlighting what sets ea...
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Vintage Watches, Full-Gold vs. Two-Tone, and What Watches Need a Refresh?
In this episode, Tim and Armand dive deep into the world of watch collecting, kicking things off with a spirited discussion on vintage timepieces. What truly qualifies as "vintage"? And where does the term "neo-vintage" come from, anyway? From there, the conversation shifts to gold watches — incl...
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Microbrand Watch Collector: D1 Milano, Formex, and Collecting Events with James
Join Tim as he sits down with watch collector James, a passionate enthusiast of the microbrand world. James shares how his journey began—from his first fascination with watches to discovering the vibrant collecting community through events and meetups. In this episode of Collector Conversation, h...
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The Five Deadly Sins of Luxury Watches
Tim Mosso loves luxury watch collectors, but even the ones you love need to hear hard truths. Tonight, Tim shares five things he hates about watch collectors. From excessively judgmental gatekeepers of taste to people who keep the factory stickers on their watches, there's enough blame to go arou...
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Watch Shopping at The 1916 Company | Hublot, Oris, Longines & More
Jack and Eleonor visited The 1916 Company's Ardmore location to do a bit of watch shopping in the newest episode of their series. They take a look at all the brands there are on offer including Hublot, Longines, Oris, Grand Seiko and many more. The duo then decide on which 1 watch they'd pick fro...
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Travel Watches, Japanese Brands, Piaget, & More With Erika (Miss GMT)
From Japanese independents like Ōtsuka Lōtec and Kurono to iconic brands like Ulysse Nardin and Piaget, Erika's collection has a little bit of everything. She sits down with Tim to explore her watch-collecting journey that has led to her becoming a watch influencer.
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Automatic vs Manual Wind Watches | The 1916 Company Podcast
Tim and Armand explore the history of manual wind and automatic watches, discussing the advantages and disadvantages of each. They highlight the rise of sports watches and brands like Rolex, Omega, and Breitling, which led to the modern-day predominance of automatic watches. Also discussed are br...
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Tim and Jack Discuss Namesake Watches From Audemars Piguet, Hublot, and More
Join Tim and Jack as they dive into unusual partnerships between brands and celebrities, from Tudor with Lady Gaga, to Hublot with Nespresso. They also highlight other unexpected, occasionally controversial, celebrity partnerships with brands such as Audemars Piguet, Zenith, Longines, and Omega.
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Inside a VP’s Watch Collection: Melanie’s Cartier, Grand Seiko, Breitling & More
The 1916 Company’s very own Vice President of Retail Stores, Melanie, joins Tim on set to explore the watches she’s collected over decades in the industry. Her stories span from inherited Jaeger-LeCoultre and Swatches, Breitling watches from her time with the company, and brands like Cartier, Rol...
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Favorite Modern Ultra-Thin Watch?
Greg, writer for our 1916 Company Journal, tackles the question of his favorite modern ultra-thin watch and comes down between a Vacheron Constantin and JLC.
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Inside Precision Set | How Buzz Jopling Revolutionized Custom Bridal Jewelry
Precision Set has redefined the bridal jewelry world — and in this episode of The Jewelry Expert, we sit down with founder Buzz Jopling to discover how. From the origins of channel setting to the evolution of CAD-based bespoke rings, Buzz shares insights into how Precision Set crafts fully integr...
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Dynamic Pricing for Hype Watches and Controversial Opinions
No, your 1959 vintage Rolex Submariner 5510 Explorer dial doesn't have more soul than a 2025 Rolex 126610, but I'm sure plenty of watch dealers will claim otherwise. Almost every single belief about watches and watch collecting is a social construct. As a result, almost all of them can be conside...
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What Even is a Sports Watch? Examples from Richard Mille, TAG Heuer, and More
Tim and Armand are discussing sports watches in this episode and start with the most basic question: what even is a sports watch? They use general use examples such as the Omega Aqua Terra all the way to specific watches from Richard Mille used only for biking. They covert the full gambit and als...
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Top Watch Industry Trends of 2025 | Analysis with Jack & Eleonor
In this episode, Jack and Eleonor explore the biggest news, trends, and questions shaping the watch industry right now. From major events like Watches & Wonders and Geneva Watch Days to exciting new releases from Urban Jürgensen, Breguet, and other top watchmakers, we dive into how brands are rea...
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What Does a Watch's Frequency Mean and Why Does It Matter?
Armand uses examples from the likes of the Zenith, Breguet, and Gronefeld to explain a watch's frequency and breakdown why it matters.
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Colored Diamonds| Blue, Pink, Yellow, Red – What Makes Them Special?
Colored diamonds are among the rarest and most valuable gemstones on Earth. Unlike traditional white diamonds, these stunning gems—blue, pink, yellow, green, and red—hold unique stories of formation, rarity, and breathtaking beauty. In this video, explore the fascinating science behind their colo...
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Lab-Grown Diamonds | The Impossible Collection by J’EVAR
J’EVAR isn’t just a jewelry brand—it’s a bold vision redefining the future of luxury. In this exclusive feature, we spotlight Amish Shah, the founder of J’EVAR, who dared to do what no one else could: craft sculpted initials from solid lab-grown diamonds. These pieces aren't extended with pavé or...
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Chopard Unveils 78 Creations at Cannes | Red Carpet Collection 2025
Chopard at Cannes 2025 is more than glamor—it's a celebration of artistry, ethical luxury, and red carpet storytelling. As the official partner of the Cannes Film Festival since 1998, Chopard has redefined elegance with its iconic Red Carpet Collection. This year, co-president and artistic direct...
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Wedding Jewelry Traditions Explained | The Real Meaning Behind 'Something Blue
Wedding jewelry tradition is more than sparkle, it's story. From “something blue” to “something borrowed,” discover the true meaning behind these timeless rituals and how to express them through modern jewelry with deep personal symbolism.
In this video, we explore the Victorian roots of the ico...