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Time 2 Calibrate Podcast is a about watch WISdom. The Oxford dictionary defines wisdom as the ability to make sensible decisions and give good advice because of experience and acquired knowledge. Unfortunately, it’s too late for sensible decisions; however, we’re not lacking in experience. As seasoned Canadian Watch Idiot Savants, we invite you to join us semi-weekly as we discuss the world of watches and the insensible decisions we make, so you don’t have to.
Episode 33: Our 1st retailer, Sam Messiha from gem Bijou
Time 2 Calibrate
1 hour 17 minutes
3 weeks ago
Episode 33: Our 1st retailer, Sam Messiha from gem Bijou
Bob's ex-employer drops by to sit in the hot seat. In all seriousness, we had a great conversation with one of Canada's leading watch retailers. We've spoken with media personalities, collectors, brand representatives, brand owners, and designers, but never with a retailer before. It was about time we had someone on the other side of the watch counter. You'll really enjoy this conversation.
Gem Bijou website: https://gembijou.com/
Sam's watch: https://monochrome-watches.com/tudor-black-bay-black-bezel-red-triangle-79220n-exclusive-review-live-photos-specs-price/
Brent's right wrist: https://www.rzewatches.com/collections/utd/products/utd-8000-gr
Brent's left wrist: https://www.omegawatches.com/fr-ca/watch-omega-seamaster-diver-300m-co-axial-master-chronometer-42-mm-21030422001010
Marc's watch: https://sherpawatches.com/ultradive-moon_and_sun/
Bob's watch: https://www.casio.com/ca-en/watches/gshock/product.DW-5600BCE-1/
Our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/3pfhUFPYFD
00:14 – Introduction01:04 – Wrist Checks05:41 – Sam’s all-time favorite employee11:16 – How it all began13:45 – Carrying the watches collectors want15:45 – How Sam’s heritage shaped his perspective17:21 – Sam’s destiny in the watch/jewelry business19:27 – Going the extra mile, events, shows, etc.20:56 – Travels in the watch business22:47 – Gem Bijou’s competitive advantage26:32 – Building relationships with brands28:52 – Gem Bijou’s newest brand, Montblanc30:59 – Cool customer stories38:00 – What are people buying right now?41:42 – Keeping the right products in stock44:31 – Balancing bloops & beeps vs. brick & mortar45:53 – Online marketing and social media48:04 – How Sean came into the picture (the retail version of Marc)50:30 – New brands Sam is working with53:31 – Dream brand to bring into Gem Bijou (apart from Isotope)57:32 – Proudest decision or pivot that helped his business59:57 – Gem Bijou pre-owned watches1:02:07 – All about Sam’s 1959 Omega Speedmaster1:04:43 – Advice for new retailers1:08:12 – What would Sam be doing instead of retailing1:08:52 – How Sam measures success1:12:52 – How Sam deals with PIA customers like Marc1:15:49 – Thank yous and goodbyes1:16:55 – T2C OUT!
Time 2 Calibrate
Time 2 Calibrate Podcast is a about watch WISdom. The Oxford dictionary defines wisdom as the ability to make sensible decisions and give good advice because of experience and acquired knowledge. Unfortunately, it’s too late for sensible decisions; however, we’re not lacking in experience. As seasoned Canadian Watch Idiot Savants, we invite you to join us semi-weekly as we discuss the world of watches and the insensible decisions we make, so you don’t have to.
