What's the Point of Watch Trade Shows & Auctions?
The Classroom
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We know that sometimes watches like Paul Newman's Rolex Daytona and other rare watches go for crazy prices on auctions, but exactly how do they work and what else can you buy there? How do trade shows like SIHH and Baselworld fit into the watch industry?
Well Jon Callahan is here to try and help explain exactly what the point of these watch events is. Especially when it comes to watch shows, it might get confusing if they are meant for the consumer or the distributor, so we try to break down what they exactly are and what their function is within the business.
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