Dialed In

Where is the future of the watch industry going? In an era where crypto mining is booming, the watch industry's consumers  are getting younger and younger and demand innovation.  Will dealers innovate or get stuck in the past?

Welcome to Dialed In. Fog City's new podcast featuring Tim Bender where he talks about the watch industry, business and life completely unfiltered!

Join host Tim Bender as he sits down with Wes Wynne, the visionary founder of Collectors Corner NY (CCNY), for an insightful conversation about the art of building the perfect collection. In this episode, Tim and Wes delve into the nuances of knowing when to buy and, as challenging as it may be, when to sell. They explore the thrill of the hunt, the excitement of the next acquisition, and share expert tips to help collectors make informed decisions. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting out, this episode is packed with valuable advice and inspiring stories. Tune in and elevate your collecting game!

After high demand, Curtis Chen of Grey and Patina joins the Fog City family on Dialed In. During our conversation, we delve into his passion for watch hunting, the journey of establishing Grey and Patina, and his deep affection for exploring the world while pursuing extraordinary examples. 

Nick Federowicz, founder of Ad Patina, joins the Fog City family this week to discuss building a business around your passion and how for Nick chasing vintage ads, in many respects,  is just as good as chasing the real thing. To Nick, ads are an art form and many look damn good if properly displayed in a frame. 

Kevin O'Dell, a watch collector with a passion for branding, joins us to share his visions on where the industry should head. In this episode we discuss the significance of watch dealers and their roles as ambassadors for large brands such as Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, and more.

King Flum joins us to reflect on the broken system of watch journalism today, the f*ckery plague in the industry and the need for a self policing community. 

This week, Maximiliano from Relojes Vintage Mexico joins the Dialed In family to discuss hunting fresh to market pieces , the extra security required for transacting in Mexico and how his family inspired him to start Relojes Vintage Mexico at just nineteen. 

DJ Allen, founder of Watch your Wrist, joins the Fog City family to discuss the fallacies  and uncertainty while transacting. We will be delving in to the world of watch dealers  and sharing how the future method of doing business, consignment, is actually designed to benefit both parties. 

Erik Gustafson, the founder of Hairspring, joins the Fog City family to discuss the need for passion based media, some of the watch brands that deserve more attention and what you may want to focus on in this down market.