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Five Things I Learned About Myself as a Watch Collector in 2025
What 2025 taught me about money, taste, patience, and why the people matter more than the watches
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Introducing the Podcast None of Us Needed but All of Us Wanted
I sit down with good friends Justin Hast, Tim Green and Jake Ross for a chat about watches, cars and anecdotes
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The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms I Finally Bought
A look at the history of the Fifty Fathoms and why the Hodinkee MilSpec is the one that won me over.
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The Indie Watch Boom Might Be Running Out of Road
Independent watchmaking was once the soul of modern horology. Now, with dozens of six-figure three-handers and too few original ideas, the segment risks…
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New York Wind Up
Business meetings, world time zones, and a guest look at the New York Watch Fair
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Whatever Happened to Panerai?
The brand that made me fall in love with watches, and why it deserves a second chance.
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A. Lange & Söhne 2025: Year in Review So Far
From honeygold Odysseus to black enamel tourbillon, what worked, what didn’t, and where the brand is heading
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