Unscripted with Garima: Oman & the Luxury Watch Game

It’s almost impossible to talk about luxury watches today without Oman’s name coming up — so what’s driving this surge?

In this episode, host Garima Bhandari sits down with Ali NoorUdeen and Mohammed Al Abduwani, two insiders from Oman’s luxury watch resale market and owners of Watchesco in Oman, to break down how Rolex, Patek Philippe, and Audemars Piguet have become both status symbols and serious investment assets.

From authorized vs grey market dealers and spotting fakes, to discontinued watches, collector psychology, and the models that sell fastest in Oman, this conversation offers rare, practical insight.
If you’re curious about luxury watches, watch investments, or Oman’s growing influence in the GCC watch market, this episode delivers clarity without the jargon.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – Episode Introduction | Luxury Watches in Oman
04:16 – Watches Ali and Mohammed were Wearing for the podcast
05:13– Khanjar Watch Story and Omani Heritage
06:59 – History and Significance of Khanjar Watches
09:16 – What Determines the Value of a Luxury Watch
11:28 – How Rare and Limited Edition Watches Are Sourced
13:15 – Why Not All Limited Edition Watches Increase in Value
14:44 – Rolex Daytona and Richard Mille Mohammed is wearing: Story and Appeal
17:28 – Ali’s Journey into the Luxury Watch Business and the Covid Impact
19:41 – Mohammed’s Entry into the Luxury Watch Resale Market
21:32 – Rarest Watches Seen and Watches They Would Never Resell
24:41 – What Drives Demand for Luxury Watches
27:04 – Who Is Buying Luxury Watches: Old Money vs New Money
28:13 – Luxury Watches as an Investment: Expert Advice
32:19 – Top 3 Things to Know Before Buying Your First Luxury Watch
34:39 – What You Can Find at WatchesCo Beyond Luxury Watches
36:07 – How Luxury Watch Authenticity Is Verified
38:55 – How to Spot a Fake Watch vs a Real One
44:01 – Rare Watch Complications and Unique Configurations
47:21 – Collector vs Investor vs Flex Buyer: What a Watch Says About You
50:52 – Watch Collectors and Watch Clubs in Oman
52:35 – How Customers Are Profiled in the Luxury Watch Market
53:45 – Two Watches Ali and Mohammed Are Currently Chasing
55:00 – Cars vs Watches: Which Market Is More Extreme
56:06 – Experience at the Dubai Watch Show
01:01:51 – Biggest Risks in the Luxury Watch Resale Business
01:04:06 – Rapid Fire Watch Questions