The Business of Watches Podcast: James Lamdin Of Analog Shift On The Vintage And Pre-Owned Market And Why All Authenticity Guarantees Aren’t The Same

James Lamdin is a sage voice of reason and experience in the vintage watch market. He’s earned those titles through his years in the business. A co-founder of the OG collector meetup RedBar Group, Lamdin went on to found Analog Shift, the vintage and pre-owned dealer acquired by Watches of Switzerland,(also the parent company of Hodinkee), in 2020. In a conversation recorded live in front of an audience at UBS House of Craft in New York City in October, Lamdin breaks down the vintage and pre-owned watch market, how we got here, where we’ve been, and where we’re likely going. He’s also gives plenty of useful insight on what it means for a second-hand watch to be truly authenticated and how collector’s need to stay curious to get the most out of their watch collecting journey.