Crafty Planner Podcast

Crafty Planner Podcast episodes:

• 04.19.2019

  045: How To Get Your Friends Into Watches

  Do you love watches but have friends who are more unsure of the hobby? Perhaps you've been trying to figure out how best to introduce them into the world of watches we all love? Where Jason and Josh are here...

  
• 04.12.2019

  044: Richard Mille: Good Value or Over-hyped?

  Richard Mille is rocked by some of today's biggest stars like Rafael Nadal and Margot Robbie. But is it all hype? What value do the watches actually hold and how impressive is their horological prowess? Josh and Jason are here...

  
• 04.05.2019

  043: Lange or Patek?

  Patek Philippe OR A. Lange & Söhne? When it comes to quality of finishing, case and movement materials, and accuracy -- which brand does it better? Lange or Patek? In this episode, Jason and Josh are going to do side by...

  
• 03.29.2019

  042: Audemars Piguet Trending Down?

  What's going on with Audemars Piguet? After a controversial showing at SIHH 2019 with the Code 11.59, the brand behind the Royal Oak has seen a down-tick on the pre-owned market as of late. Watch Traders Jason Mane and Josh...

  
• 03.21.2019

  041: Baselworld 2019 Reactions!

  Jason and Josh are here with their fresh Baselworld 2019 takes! They'll be talking about the new watches from a trader's perspective. Stay tuned to our YouTube channel for more Baselworld 2019 coverage. Tim has already gone live with his...

  
• 03.14.2019

  040: Hot Watches of the Week

  Jason Mane is taking it solo this week with a breakdown of the top 5 most viewed watches on thewatchbox.com along with a bonus segment covering some other hot watches from Omega and Audmars Piguet! If you want to dive...

  
• 03.08.2019

  039: Panerai Vs. Hublot

  This week Jason and Josh are pitting the Hublot Big Bang King "Oceanographique" Limited Edition 731.NX.1190.RX against the Paneari Luminor 1950 Submersible 2500M PAM 364. Then we will be breaking down the top 5 most viewed watches on thewatchbox.com this...

  
• 03.01.2019

  038: Top 5 Most Viewed Watches

  Join Jason and Josh as the duo start out the show with a battle between the Zenith El Primero and Blancpain L-Evolution. They break down the two chronographs and let the audience decide which one they'd prefer. After that, they...

  
• 02.22.2019

  037: Most Interesting Watches of the Week!

  Jason and Josh are back at their new air time (check your podcast feed Thursdays at 7PM EST!) to talk about some of the most viewed watches on thewatchbox.com. From Rolex and Omega to IWC, tune in to hear the...

  
• 02.15.2019

  036: Special Guest Jon Callahan Joins to Talk Independents

  Win an Omega Speedmaster: http://swee.ps/yaafnZkVR This week Jason and Josh are joined by Jon Callahan to talk Independent watch brands. What are their opinions on brands like Greubel Forsey and F.P. Journe? What do they think the future for them is?  Check out...

  
• 02.07.2019

  035: Special Guest @SpanishRob!

  Win an Omega Speedmaster: http://swee.ps/yaafnZkVR Jason and Josh are being joined by special guest Rob Velasquez (@spanishrob), an industry veteran, to join them in a discussion on all things watches! They start out as they always do with a "This or That"...

  
• 02.01.2019

  034: Vacheron Contantin vs. Audemars Piguet

  Win an Omega Speedmaster: http://swee.ps/yaafnZkVR Josh is back on the show this week with a special announcement! "The Trading Desk" is switching it's YouTube broadcast time to Thursdays at 6pm EST. If you want to check out the show live, tune in...

  
• 01.25.2019

  033: TWO Special Guests Discuss Rolex, Omega, AP, Patek and More!

  Win a Breitling Colt Skyracer: http://swee.ps/XQOfwxXOY  Jason is joined by fellow watch trader David Butler and special guest Matt Forster to have a discussion connecting the consumer and traders. The trio will talk brands like Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, and much more...

  
• 01.19.2019

  032: A Rundown of SIHH 2019

  Josh and Jason have returned to discuss SIHH 2019.From their thoughts on the Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 to the special editions of the Panerai Luminor Submersible, there was a lot of new and exciting watches for the duo to discus....

  
• 01.11.2019

  031: SIHH 2019 Pre-Show Discussion

  Enter to win a Breitling Colt Skyracer! http://swee.ps/XQOfwxXOY  C'Q is filling in for Josh this week and he and Jason are going head to head with their opinions on H. Moser & Cie's new Nature Watch. Then the hosts will break...

  
• 01.04.2019

  030: Rolex Batman VS. Rolex Hulk

  Enter to win a Breitling Colt Skyracer! http://swee.ps/XQOfwxXOY After a little hiatus following "The Desky" Awards, Jason and Josh have returned from their vacation and are back at the Trading Desk. Today's show includes a "This or That" between the Rolex...

  
• 12.28.2018

  Best of 2018

  Thanks to all for checking out our new podcast in 2018! For new listeners, check out some of our favorite segments from the past year. For long-time listeners and viewers of the show on YouTube, take a trip down WatchBox...

  
• 12.14.2018

  First Annual Desky Awards!

  Welcome to the 1st Annual Desky Awards! Jason and Josh got together with some friends at the office who served as our "academy" to nominate this year's watches for categories such as "Best Special or Limited Edition" and "Worst Performer." Some...

  
• 12.07.2018

  029: A Deep Dive Into Jaeger-LeCoultre

  Josh and Jason are back in the office this week! They're bring some serious heat with the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor, Master Control, Reverso Skeleton, Duometre, Memovox Deep Sea, and plenty more! The duo are going to discuss the brand and...

  
• 11.30.2018

  SPECIAL - Luxury Asset Capital Explained

  We're proud to announce our partnership with Luxury Asset Capital! Luxury Asset Capital is a leader in the alternative financing market, enabling WatchBox clients to quickly access capital in exchange for one of their timepieces held as loan collateral. The...

  
• 11.23.2018

  028: Omega Black Friday Special

  It's Black Friday so Jason and Josh are out getting great deals on unnecessarily large TV's. But what about deals on Omega watches? This week's episode is a pre-recorded special that's all about Omega, so come inside from the cold...

  
• 11.16.2018

  027: How to Negotiate a Trade and Build a Relationship with a Dealer

  Jason and Josh are here to unload all their insider knowledge as watch traders to benefit anyone buying and selling watches out there! The duo are starting the show with a "This or That" and comparing the Rolex Submariner and...

  
• 11.09.2018

  026: Battle of the Rolex Watches and Evaluating the Current Market

  Today for "This or That" the duo are comparing two Rolex watches in the form of the Rolex Milgauss against the Rolex Explorer II. Then, the pair are having a general discussion on the state of the watch industry. What's...

  
• 11.02.2018

  025: Tales From the Trading Floor - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

  Josh and Jason are back to tell some of their favorite stories from their everyday life as watch traders and give some insights into the industry as a whole. They're starting out with a "This or That" between the Hublot...

  
• 10.26.2018

  024: What Watches Would You Buy If You Won The Lottery?

  On this week's "This or That", Josh will put the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph against Jason's Richard Mille RM11-02 Flyback Chronograph. Then, the duo talk which watches they would buy if they won the lottery and take viewer...

  
• 10.19.2018

  023: Rolex, Omega, and Cartier!

  Jason and Josh are re-united once more! Prepare for an in-depth discussion of Rolex, Omega, and Cartier plus answers to your questions in the live chat! This week's This or That is between IWC and JLC. We know which brand...

  
• 10.12.2018

  022: Weekend Warrior Watches

  C'Q the Watch Guy is back on The Trading Desk! This week's "This or That" pits C'Q's Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean with Jason's Tudor Pelagos LHD. Join the WatchBox traders as they talk about their Weekend Warrior Watches, everything from...

  
• 10.05.2018

  021: Exploring the World of Vintage Watches

  Josh and Jason are back and this week they're taking aim at the vintage watch world. They're highlighting some of their favorite pieces from times long ago with both "This or That" and "Buy/Sell/Trade." In the first segment, Josh pits...

  
• 09.28.2018

  020: Jaeger-LeCoultre vs. Bulgari, Rolex Rumors, and Best Watches for Gifting

  Josh and Jason have returned to dish out their watch trading knowledge! They start out with "This or That" as usual, pinning the Bulgari Octo Finissimo against the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar. After that, they're touching on some...

  
• 09.21.2018

  019: Breitling vs. Franck Muller, A Day in the Life of a Watch Trader

  This week Jason is joined by WatchBox Senior Watch Buyer Peter Bell. The two are going to start out by playing a game of This-or-That, pitting the Breitling Montbrillant Spatiographe against the Franck Muller Casablanca Vegas Chronograph. Afterwards, they're discussing...

  
• 09.14.2018

  018: Rolex vs Rolex Gold Sport watches - Buy, Sell or Trade: Patek, Audemars, Hublot

  Jason and Josh are back! It's the battle of Rolex in tonight's "This or That" with Josh choosing the Rolex GMT-Master II (116718LN) against Jason's Rolex Submariner Date "Smurf" (116619). Then, the duo are playing another game of Buy/Sell/Trade where...

  
• 09.07.2018

  017: Predicting the Grand Prix D’Horlogerie De Geneve Winners!

  Josh and Jason are gone so Jon, CQ, and Jay are all sitting down to discuss the upcoming Grand Prix D’Horlogerie De Geneve categories, nominees, and predictions! They're going to weigh in with their opinions on which brands like Ulysse...

  
• 08.31.2018

  016: IWC & Zenith, Annual Calendars, Omega and Rolex

  Jason is back for another episode with a special guest, a fan favorite, Jon Callahan. Tonight's show is all about IWC, Zenith, and also annual calendars by Omega and Rolex.  Check out this podcast as a video: https://youtu.be/9YTHT6YF3cY  Buy, Sell, or Trade luxury...

  
• 08.24.2018

  015: Patek Philippe vs. A. Lange & Sohne - Buy, Sell or Trade Rolex, Omega and Panerai

  If you were given a Rolex Submariner, a Panerai 024, and an Omega Seamaster with the options of buying one, selling one, and trading one - what would you do? This week, Jason and Josh give their picks! Also, have you wondered who...

  
• 08.10.2018

  014: Vacheron vs. Roger Dubuis - How to buy watches online, Skip the boutique?

  With the craze about buying watches online, Jason and Josh decided it would be beneficial to convey their do's and don'ts when it comes to buying watches online. They'll also duel it out with this weeks "This or That" between...

  
• 08.03.2018

  013: Themed Watch Collections

  This week Jason and Josh are playing this or that between an IWC Perpetual Calendar and the Jaeger-LeCoultre Deep Sea Vintage Chronograph. They'll also be unveiling the winner of a WatchBox roll for their contest asking viewers to send in pictures...

  
• 07.27.2018

  012: Jason and Josh's Personal Watch Collections

  This week Jason and Josh break down their personal watch collections. The spectrum of watches includes everything from Rolex to Swatch to Panerai, Seiko, Oris, Breitling, Shinola, Helbros, and Bell & Ross just to name a few. Not only will...

  
• 07.20.2018

  011: Looking at Entry Level Watches and Warranties

  Josh and Jason are back to provide insider knowledge to the world of watches. This week, they're talking entry level watches and which watches are best to start out a collection. They're looking at brands like Oris, Tudor, Seiko, Sinn,...

  
• 07.13.2018

  010: From Rolex to Panarai - How Fake Watches Enter the Marketplace

  Jason and Josh are back together this week to explain how it is that fake and counterfeit watches can find themselves onto the marketplace. They show an amazing example of a fake Panerai and talk about where they come from...

  
• 07.06.2018

  009: Assessing the Shift in Today's Watch Industry

  This week Josh is joined by the one and only George Mayer to talk about the recent changes the watch industry is experiencing. The brands they will cover include Rolex, Patek Philippe, FP Journe, Audemars Piguet, and how brands have...

  
• 06.29.2018

  008: Watches That Hold Value vs. Value Plays

  Josh is back at the Trading Desk to team up with Jason and provide their insider views to the watch industry. They're starting out the show with a this or that between the Ulysse Nardin Maxi Marine Blue Sea and...

  
• 06.22.2018

  007: Watch Collecting Advice

  Jason is back this week for another week of The Trading Desk, but no Josh. Jason is joined by a WatchBox Studios favorite; C'Q the Watch Guy. This week's topic is all about watch collecting of all levels whether you're a...

  
• 06.15.2018

  006: Rolex President vs. F.P. Journe Chrono and Watches That Hold Value

  Tonight on The Trading Desk, Josh and Jason are back to provide their insights as watch traders into the world of luxury timepieces. They're starting with the usual This or That, pitting the Rolex President against an F.P. Journe Chrono....

  
• 06.11.2018

  Sarah Watson {Episode # 140}

  Before we get to today's guest, I wanted to let you know that I will be taking a hiatus from the podcast after this episode. From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank you for your support. One...

  
• 06.08.2018

  005: Vintage Inspired Dive Watches Under $2000

  This week Jason and Josh give the most honest assessment on the current state of the watch industry, providing insight on purchasing a new watch vs. purchasing in the gray market vs. purchasing a pre-owned timepiece. Then the duo talks about the...

  
• 06.01.2018

  004: Richemont Buys Watchfinder, Talking Breguet, Hublot, and More!

  This week, meet C'Q, another WatchBox trader filling in for Jason. Josh and C'Q are playing another "This or That" in the battle of gold calendars with the Breitling Navitimer Heritage Chronograph and the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Calendar. They also talk...

  
• 05.28.2018

  Gillian Whitcombe {Episode #139}

  Today's podcast guest is Gillian Whitcombe of Crafting a Rainbow and the Sewcialists. Living in Canada, Gillian is a teacher, sewist, wife and community builder. She learned to sew at an early age and started her blog, Crafting a Rainbow, in 2011. After...

  
• 05.25.2018

  003: Rare vs. Valuable Watches

  This week Jason and Josh will be talking about what they see happening with the market and opine on the topic of Rare vs. Valuable watches existing in the pre-owned market. The "This or That" feature is on the category of...

  
• 05.18.2018

  002: Analyzing Auction Results From Rolex, AP, FP Journe, and More!

  Jason Mane and Josh Thanos return after another exciting week of trading, buying, and selling in the watch world. This week, the duo are analyzing some recent auction results from brands like Rolex, Omega, and F.P. Journe. They'll walk us...

  
• 05.14.2018

  Sara Trail and the Social Justice Sewing Academy {Episode #138}

  Today's podcast episode is a bit different than those of the past. I became interested in the Social Justice Sewing Academy  in April of last year while working on my "Make a Difference" series and highlighted their work in this post....