Grey Market Podcast
The Grey Market Podcast is your daily source of watch & horology news, market trends and prices brought to you by the experts at Luxury Bazaar!
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Vacheron Constantin is extremely highly regarded among luxury watch enthusiasts, and for good reason. Not only are they the oldest continuously operating watch brand in the world, but they're also the makers of the most complicated (and second-most complicated) watch ever made. Regarded as part of the "Holy Trinity" along with Audemars Piguet and Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin's dressy watches...
Aside from the Tank, the Santos is arguably Cartier’s most recognizable watch. It features many of the brand’s most enduring design codes, such as a square-shaped case with gently rounded corners and screws dotting the bezel. Dating back to the early 1900s, the Santos is also one of Cartier’s longest-produced collections and is often regarded as the first men’s wristwatch. It debuted during an era when pocket watches ...
The Rolex Day-Date is nicknamed the "President" not only because that's the official name of its iconic three-link precious metal bracelet but because it has been worn by US Presidents like Lyndon B. Johnson, Gerald Ford, Bill Clinton, and Donald Trump. Countless other world leaders, ranging from Fidel Castro to the Dalai Lama, have worn Day-Dates as well. As he begins his second term in the Oval Office...
It can be a struggle not to overuse the word "iconic" when describing fancy wristwatches, but the Cartier Tank is a watch that definitely earned that adjective.
The Tank has been popular for over a century, worn by the likes of Muhammad Ali, JFK, Princess Diana, Truman Capote and Andy Warhol. Its rectangular shape was so influential that now, any similarly shaped watch can be generically referred t...
With all the hysteria around the Patek Philippe Cubitus (good and bad), we thought now would be a good time to have a look at some other square watches. While round designs dominate watchmaking, the appeal of a square watch lies in its bold geometry and distinctive character.
Square timepieces, like the Cartier Santos or TAG Heuer Monaco, offer exciting alternatives to more traditional round cases.
We've been on a Richard Mille kick lately, diving deep into specific series such as Bubba Watson models and Rafael Nadal editions. This time we're turning our attention to Richard Mille Skull watches, which are not only some of the most distinct of the brand's models but also some of the priciest. Listen in for everything you need to know about Richard Mille Skull watches, which span several references ...
While you’ll often have to shell out five figures or more for luxury watches, there are certainly some excellent options that are less expensive — particularly on the secondary market. And we’re not talking about unknown companies either; big watch brands have plenty of choices that won’t break the bank.
So if you’re looking for a top-notch watch — whether a diver, chronograph, GMT, dress, or GADA — that’s r...
Titanium Grand Seiko watches are some of their most popular models, but the types of titanium alloys they've used can be confusing. There are actually only two: "high-intensity titanium" and the newer and costlier "Brilliant Hard Titanium," with an exceptional hardness rating. You may hear these alloys called by different names, however, so in this episode, we'll give you a quick coherent...
At retail, Rolex Datejust prices range from $6,900 for the smallest no-frills steel Lady-Datejust to $16,750 for a two-tone Datejust 41 with a diamond-set dial. Some popular configurations of Rolex Datejust watches sell above retail on the secondary market, but that's not the norm. Our this episode we compare retail and market prices for a variety of current, discontinued and vintage models.
While value might not be a priority for everyone, it certainly adds to the appeal of buying a coveted Cartier watch. We always caution to buy what you love because you love it, and not as an investment, but all other things being equal, we think it's better to fall in love with a watch that holds its value, rather than one that depreciates immediately.
Historically, Cartier watches tend to hold their value long-t...
The short answer to the question “Are Omega watches a good investment?” (aside from “don’t buy a watch as an investment”) is that most of them will take a hit when bought new, but they do generally retain their value well when bought secondhand–and the most popular models can certainly increase in value. Maybe the increases won’t be as meteoric as with some Rolexes, but Omega has been making some great watches in rece...
Although it didn’t start out that way, in recent years, the Rolex Daytona has grown to become the most sought-after luxury chronograph. As a result, Daytona watches are almost impossible to find at Rolex authorized dealers and command hefty premiums on the secondary market. Whether you already own a Daytona and want something else or are waiting for the right time to buy one, plenty of other luxury chronograph watches...
The most emblematic of all Rolex models, the Datejust has been a mainstay of the brand since 1945. Today, the Datejust is one of Rolex's most varied collections, available in a vast assortment of materials and colors, in addition to a range of dials, bezels, and bracelets. Regardless of the specific style, what defines a Datejust is its date window at 3 o'clock, always topped with a Cyclops lens to magnify t...
Recovering a lost or stolen Rolex isn’t easy; however, with a few precautionary steps such as taking photographic documentation of your watch once you buy it and fast-acting techniques like filing a police report immediately after a robbery, with a little luck on your side, you can increase the chances of getting your lost or stolen Rolex back. In this episode we go over everything you should do before and after havin...
If you're considering buying a pre-owned Rolex, your first thought is likely "How do I spot a fake Rolex?" Counterfeit Rolexes are notoriously common, and they're only getting more and more accurate. While it's almost impossible to spot the most advanced modern fake Rolexes without examining them closely in person, the vast majority of fakes will have tells that can be spotted if you're a...
When it comes to Rolex prices, there is a difference between retail price and actual market price for many of their watches. Their hottest models, like the steel Daytona and Pepsi GMT, are notorious for selling far above the manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (MSRP) on Rolex's website. The gap has been closing a bit since 2022, though. Many of the more common Rolexes, such as Datejusts with standard dials and...
The majority of Rolex models come with an average of 13 links, although it can vary between eleven and 15 links. Rolex Oyster bracelets vary from 11 to 15 links but most often come with 13 links. Rolex Jubilee and President bracelets come with 22 links, not including the end links.
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In this article we will be going over what is no doubt the most popular watch brand in the world today – Rolex. The five-pointed crown has been able to capture the hearts and minds of watch collectors in a way unmatched by any other watch brand. In this episode, we provide a historical look at Rolex watch prices from 2016 until today, sourced from actual sales numbers from Luxury Bazaar.
There's a reason that Rolex is often referred to as King -- this Swiss watchmaking giant dominates the luxury watch space. Regardless of where you are in the world, the brand is shorthand for success, prestige, and excellence.
While it's no secret that Rolex is the most popular high-end watch company (by far), we often get asked which models in Rolex's catalog stand out as the most desirable. ...
There is no single clear metric to define the most expensive watch brand. You can look at the price of brands' most expensive watches, their least expensive watches, or an estimate of their average sale price.
Most of the world's most expensive watch brands are old and well-established. But there are also a growing number of stunning independent watch brands with a cost of entry over $50,000 even f...
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