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Speakers, Sessions Announced for CENTURION’S 9/28-9/30 ‘TOP WATCH’ Aftermarket Watch Conference August 17, 2022 (0 comments)
Miami Beach, FL--Better fine jewelry retailers have lots of questions about the exciting and yet treacherous secondary or "aftermarket" for top watches like Rolex and Patek Philippe. CENTURION's new TOP WATCH Aftermarket Watch Conference (taking place at the Ritz-Carlton Miami Beach on September 28-30, 2022, concurrent with The CENTURION South Beach Jewelry Show) will offer the answers from cutting-edge professionals who live this market every day.
"We are very excited to announce a phenomenal roster of speakers and sessions for this new, timely and topical conference," said CENTURION president Howard Hauben. "They will answer questions on hot retailer topics like buying, selling, taking trade-ins, valuation, authentication, succeeding as a retailer in general and much more in the ever fascinating secondary watch market."
Top Watch Speakers and Sessions:
SESSION 1: Wednesday, September 28, 11 AM to 1 PM
WHAT’S HAPPENING NOW AND WHAT ARE THE KEY TRENDS IN THE VINTAGE/SECONDARY WATCH MARKET FOR ROLEX AND OTHER BRANDS
SESSION DESCRIPTION: This session will serve as a PRIMER AND UPDATE from our seasoned pros. The session is geared to better level jewelry retailers who are both current, knowledgeable market participants and those new to the market who are interested in learning and are considering getting involved.
SPEAKERS: Robert Velasquez, who has worked with Tourneau, Patek Philippe at Tiffany, Watchbox, ABTW, Watchtime Magazine, and has developed a watch department for an auction house (see full speaker bio here) and Ariel Adams, founder of the major website and media company ABLOGTOWATCH (ABTW), and is a globally-referenced perspective on the watch industry. See full speaker Bio here.
Robert Velasquez (left) to speak in conversation format with Ariel Adams.
SESSION 2: Thursday, September 29, 8 AM to 10 AM
THE PROMISE OF AUTHENTICATION AND POWER OF THE SECONDARY WATCH MARKET
SESSION DESCRIPTION: Join ebay’s GM of Luxury, Tirath Kamdar, and industry authority Ariel Adams, for an insightful conversation on the powerful rise of the secondary luxury market — and with it the race to meet consumer demand while sustaining brand values and ensuring authenticity. from collecting for passion, to the rise of alternative investment assets and consumer shifts to sustainable shopping, this session will delve into the opportunities ahead for brands, retailers and resellers as the secondhand luxury watch market continues to grow.
SPEAKERS: ebay’s GM of Luxury, Tirath Kamdar, who drives innovation, growth and trust in the ebay luxury experience and ABTW's Ariel Adams. See full speaker Bios here.
ebay's GM of Luxury, Tirath Kamdar
SESSION 3: Friday, September 29, 8 AM to 10 AM
A SPECIAL TWO-PART EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR WITH 40-YEAR VINTAGE AND SECONDARY MARKET WATCH PROFESSIONAL MATTHEW GREEN, MATTHEW GREEN JEWELERS, BOCA RATON, FL
PART 1: HOW BETTER JEWELRY STORES CAN WIN (AND LOSE) IN THE VINTAGE/SECONDARY MARKET FOR ROLEX AND OTHER TOP BRANDS
SESSION DESCRIPTION: Matthew brings his vast knowledge to bear in helping attending retail jewelers understand the market and its many opportunities and pitfalls. Learn what makes certain watches more valuable than others and multiple strategies for buying, selling and avoiding getting ripped off.
PART 2: SESSION GEARED TO THE ROLEX AUTHORIZED DEALER
SESSION DESCRIPTION: Learn the latest on gray market dealers, collectors and flippers and get a 10-year overview on Rolex secondary market brand speculation, where the market is heading and hear about current price trends on pre-owned and gray market Rolex watches. and get a rundown on the nicknames for the most popular Rolex watches. do you know them all?
SPEAKER: Matthew Green is a second-generation jeweler, graduate gemologist and licensed auctioneer. He has been engaged in the jewelry, gem, diamond and watch industry as a retailer and also a wholesaler in South Florida for over 40 years. Matthew Green Jewelers buys & sells pre-owned Rolex and other brand name watches at wholesale prices to the jewelry industry. See full speaker Bio here.
Matthew Green, Matthew green Jewelers, Boca Raton, FL imparts knowledge to better retailers from his 40 years of experience in the secondary watch market at the TOP WATCH Conference on September 30 in Miami Beach.
All sessions are FREE to qualified retail jewelers who also attend The co-located CENTURION South Beach Jewelry Show and $595 for all other qualified trade attendees. Both are at the Ritz-Carlton South Beach, September 28-30, 2022. Follow the link below to register or contact Jack Grafing at jack@centurionjewelry.com, (516) 331-5582; Rolf Ankermann at rolf@h2eventsinc.com, (516) 331-5583; Carolina Quiroa for Central and South American Retailers at carolinah2events@gmail.com, +(347) 625-9050 to register for the show and conference and to take advantage of Retailer Hosting and SPEED DATE program airfare opportunities.
REGISTER FOR BOTH THE TOP WATCH CONFERENCE AND THE CENTURION SOUTH BEACH JEWELRY SHOW HERE.