Where Should I Buy My Watch?
The Classroom
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10m
Should you try to buy that brand new watch from a boutique or an authorized dealer? When is it appropriate to look into the pre-owned side of the industry? And just what exactly is the grey market?
Well don't worry, Josh is stepping into the Classroom this week to talk about the newest topic: where should you shop for watches? As a trader at WatchBox and with a longer history of selling watches, Josh knows how to find the piece he wants. He breaks down exactly what boutiques, ADs, and the grey market are and explains the pros and cons of each.
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