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    This week on Pull The Crown: the guys break down the most controversial watch release of the year, the internet meltdown around the Royal Pop, and the watches theyโ€™d actually buy instead.

    In The News This Week:

    ๐Ÿš€ Baltic x SpaceOne

    ๐ŸŒŠ Longines Legend Diver

    ๐Ÿ‘‘ AP x Swatch Royal Pop

    ๐Ÿ˜‚ The ridiculous accessories

    ๐Ÿ”ง Delugs mod kits

    ๐Ÿ”‘ Royal Pop keychain insanity

    Alternatives To The Royal Pop:

    ๐Ÿ”ฅ Citizen Zenshin

    โšก Maurice Lacroix Aikon & Aikon #Tide

    ๐Ÿง  CasiOak discussion

    ๐Ÿ’Ž D1 Milano

    ๐Ÿ“ˆ Tissot PRX

    ๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ Vintage Omega pocket watches

    ๐Ÿ‘€ Mods, replicas & the โ€œhomageโ€ debate

    Plus: Chris & Julien respond to your comments and questions from the latest viral clip.

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    #apswatch #royalpop #audemarspiguet #swatch #royaloak #watchcollector #luxurywatches #casioak #tissotprx #mauricelacroix #citizenwatch #watchcommunity #horology #pullthecrown #watchnews

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    Gold prices are explodingโ€ฆ but does that suddenly make gold watches smart buys? Or are they still just luxury flex pieces pretending to be investments?

    This week Chris & Julien break down:

    ๐Ÿ“ฐ Affordable watch releases that were missed around Watches & Wonders

    โš–๏ธ Gold watches vs actual gold bars

    ๐Ÿ“ˆ Why rising gold prices change the watch market

    ๐Ÿ”ฅ Vintage gold watches trading near melt value

    ๐Ÿ’ธ Why buying pre-owned changes everything

    ๐Ÿง  Is steel actually riskier than gold now?

    ๐Ÿ–ค Tudor Black Bay 58 review

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Responding to VERY nice and VERY mean comments

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    #Rolex #GoldWatch #DayDate #Tudor #LuxuryWatches #WatchCollector #WatchCommunity #PullTheCrown

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    Watches & Wonders 2026 deliveredโ€ฆ and this year, thereโ€™s a LOT to unpack.

    From Rolexโ€™s quiet Daytona drop to Tudor absolutely stealing the spotlight, and heavy hitters like Audemars Piguet, Vacheron Constantin, and Parmigiani bringing serious heat โ€” we break down everything that actually matters.

    Some brands impressed. Some didnโ€™t. And a few mightโ€™ve completely changed the conversation heading into 2026.

    โ“ Who actually WON Watches & Wonders 2026?

    ๐Ÿ“Œ The lineup

    โŒš Rolex 2026 releases (including the off-catalog Daytona)

    ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Tudorโ€™s insane BB58 update + new drops

    ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Audemars Piguet booth & standout pieces

    ๐Ÿ˜ Patek Philippeโ€™s underwhelming year?

    ๐ŸŸ  Vacheron Constantin ultra-thin Overseas

    ๐ŸŒ‘ Omega reverse panda Speedmaster

    ๐Ÿ“… JLC perpetual calendar updates

    ๐Ÿ”ฅ Parmigiani as Julienโ€™s top pick

    ๐ŸŒŠ Grand Seiko pricing controversy

    ๐Ÿช– Paneraiโ€™s bold releases

    ๐Ÿ’Ž Cartier Roadster & Santos Dumont

    โš™๏ธ IWC Ingenieur 35mm

    ๐Ÿงฑ Bvlgari Octo Finissimo 37mm

    ๐ŸŒ€ Ulysse Nardin โ€œSuperfreakโ€

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    Is Rolex actually sold outโ€ฆ or are dealers choosing who gets what?

    Chris & Julien break down the system behind pieces like the Rolex Sky-Dweller and why getting one might not be what you think.

    Topics:

    ๐Ÿ“ฐ Watches & Wonders Predictions (Tudor anniversary, Milgauss return, Coke GMT, AP & VC moves)

    ๐Ÿ•ต๏ธ The truth about Rolex AD inventory (allocation vs waitlist explained)

    ๐Ÿ’ธ The spend history game โ€” what it REALLY takes to get a Rolex Daytona

    ๐Ÿ“ฆ The backroom myth โ€” how many watches never hit the display case?

    ๐Ÿ“ˆ Grey market reality โ€” if ADs are emptyโ€ฆ why isnโ€™t the market?

    ๐Ÿ‘€ The employee angle โ€” who actually controls the sale?

    โŒš 1970 Red Submariner review

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Viewer comments & questions

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    #rolex #luxurywatches #watchtok #watchcollector #daytona #skydweller #redsubmariner #watchdealer #greymarket #pullthecrown

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    A real watchmaker joins the showโ€ฆ and nothing is off limits.

    From Rolex service realities to what brands donโ€™t want you to know, we go deep into the craft, the industry, and the truth behind modern watchmaking.

    Meanwhile, Julien gets pulled into a new pickup with Yemaโ€ฆ and we finally address the comments.

    TOPICS

    ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ What watchmakers REALLY think about Rolex, AP, and modern brands

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Responding to your comments and hot takes

    โŒš Julienโ€™s new Yema Navigraf Pearl

    ๐Ÿ“ฐ Latest watch news (Chris Ward, Vacheron, Hublot & more)

    ๐Ÿ”ฅ Watchmaker confessions: overrated complications, service myths & industry secrets

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    0:00 Intro

    0:27 Watch News

    8:13 Interview with Zach the watchmaker

    54:31 Reading Comments

    1:03:21 Yema Navygraf Pearl CMM.20 Ref. 22.25.20.66.SN.M

    1:19:50 Wrist Check

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    Two of the most iconic luxury sports watches ever made go head-to-head: the Patek Philippe Nautilus vs the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak.

    Both were designed by the legendary Gรฉrald Genta and both reshaped the watch industry forever. But which one truly deserves the crown?

    In this episode of Pull The Crown, Chris and Julien break down the battle across design, history, movements, and market performance.

    Topics in this episode

    โŒš The design race between the Royal Oak and Nautilus

    โš™๏ธ Movement breakdown: AP Cal. 3120 vs Patek CH 28-520 C

    ๐Ÿ“ Wearability: 39mm Royal Oak vs 40.5mm Nautilus Chronograph

    ๐Ÿ’ฐ Market performance and resale reality

    ๐Ÿ”ฅ Why these two watches dominate the luxury sports category Key watches discussed

    โŒš Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15300

    โŒš Patek Philippe Nautilus 5980

    โŒš Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711

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    2026 is shaping up to be a fascinating year for collectors. In this episode, Chris and Julien break down the watches they would genuinely buy with their own money โ€” no hype picks, no fantasy grails, just smart collector decisions across three key categories.

    From underrated daily wearers to serious value sleepers and bold design statements, this episode highlights the pieces that make the most sense in todayโ€™s market heading into 2026.

    Topics covered

    โ€ข Watch news including the latest releases from TAG Heuer, Daniel Roth, Zenith, and Louis Vuitton

    โ€ข Chrisโ€™ picks: Tudor Black Bay 58 925, Frederique Constant Healey, and Speedmaster Reverse Panda

    โ€ข Julienโ€™s picks: Longines Zulu Time 39mm, Panomatic Lunar, and Streamliner Tourbillon

    โ€ข What actually makes a great daily watch in todayโ€™s market

    โ€ข The difference between hype value and real collector value

    โ€ข Why design still matters more than specs alone

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    #pullthecrown #watchpodcast #watchcollector #luxurywatches #tudorwatch #frederiqueconstant #omega #longines #glashutteoriginal #hmoser #watchcommunity #watchfam #horology #watchreview #bestwatches2026 #watchcollecting #chronograph #divewatch #integratedbracelet #wristcheck

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    This week on Pull The Crown, we break down the three generations of Rolex โ€” Vintage, Neo-Vintage, and Modern โ€” and debate which era truly represents the best of the brand.

    From Red Submariners and Coke GMTs to the Hulk and modern Cerachrom execution, weโ€™re diving deep into design philosophy, build quality, collectability, wearability, and long-term value. Is vintage more soulful?

    Is neo-vintage the sweet spot? Or is modern Rolex simply engineered better?

    โฑ In This Episode:

    ๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ Vintage Rolex (1950sโ€“mid 1980s)

    โ€ข Acrylic crystals & aluminum bezels

    โ€ข Matte and gilt dials

    โ€ข Tool-watch-first mentality

    โ€ข Red Submariner spotlight

    ๐Ÿง  Neo-Vintage Rolex (mid 1980sโ€“late 2000s)

    โ€ข Sapphire crystals, aluminum bezels

    โ€ข Slim cases, classic proportions

    โ€ข Pre-hype Rolex era

    โ€ข GMT Master II โ€œCokeโ€ breakdown

    ๐Ÿงฑ Modern Rolex (2010โ€“present)

    โ€ข Cerachrom bezels

    โ€ข Maxi cases & heavier bracelets

    โ€ข Glidelock clasp & modern reliability

    โ€ข Submariner Hulk deep dive

    ๐ŸฅŠ Head-to-Head Debate:

    โ€ข Design philosophy

    โ€ข Wearability

    โ€ข Collectability & value

    โ€ข Which one weโ€™d actually own

    Is vintage a survivor? Is neo-vintage the air-cooled Porsche of Rolex? Is modern the best engineered Rolex ever made?

    ๐Ÿ‘‡ Which generation are you choosing?

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    Chris shows up to not wearing a watch โ€” and admits to something almost unthinkable in the watch world: he sold his grail Rolex Daytona.

    In this episode, Chris and Julien break down what led to the decision, the emotional cost of selling a grail, and the hard lesson every collector eventually learns: buy within your means. From regret and memory-building to market realities and collector psychology, this is one of the most honest conversations weโ€™ve had.

    And thenโ€ฆ the reveal.

    Julien delivers Chrisโ€™s new watch โ€” an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15300 โ€” and the discussion shifts into a deep dive on AP, Royal Oak history, neo-vintage value, and why this reference might be one of the smartest modern Royal Oaks ever made.

    โฑ Topics covered:

    โ€ข Selling a grail watch (and the regret that follows)

    โ€ข Emotional vs rational collecting

    โ€ข Buying within your means

    โ€ข Rolex Daytona market realities

    โ€ข Royal Oak history & the Holy Trinity

    โ€ข Neo-vintage watches explained

    โ€ข AP Royal Oak reference comparisons (15300 vs others)

    โ€ข First impressions of Chrisโ€™s new watch

    โ€ข Why value โ‰  hype

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    The Rolex Daytona is iconic โ€” but is it actually the best chronograph for the money anymore? This week, we break down the best Daytona alternatives at every price point, from affordable panda chronos to true high-horology heavy hitters that fly under the radar. From hype fatigue to real value, we cover what you actually get when you look beyond the Crown โ€” and why some of these watches might be smarter, cooler, and more enjoyable than chasing a Daytona allocation.

    โฑ Topics:

    โŒš What makes the Daytona so iconic

    ๐Ÿ’ธ Affordable panda chronograph alternatives

    ๐Ÿ”ฅ Mid-tier chronos that punch above their weight

    ๐Ÿง  High-horology options that outclass the hype

    ๐Ÿ“‰ Value, wearability & collector perspective

    ๐ŸŽฏ When a Daytona still makes sense โ€” and when it doesnโ€™t

    ๐Ÿ‘‡ Which Daytona alternative would YOU take? Drop it in the comments.

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    #PullTheCrown #RolexDaytona #WatchCollectors #Chronograph #LuxuryWatches #WatchTalk #PTCWatches #Horology #WatchCommunity #WristCheck #HighHorology #DaytonaAlternatives

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    The watch market didnโ€™t just โ€œcool offโ€ โ€” it went through a full boom, bubble, and correction. In this episode, we break down exactly what happened, why prices exploded during Covid, how far the market has fallen since, and what comes next for collectors, buyers, and investors.

    From Paul Newman Daytonas creeping over retail in the 80s, to hype culture and stainless steel sports watches taking over the 2010s, to the crypto-fueled mania of 2020โ€“2022 โ€” this is the clearest explanation of the modern watch market cycle youโ€™ll hear anywhere.

    โฑ Topics:

    ๐Ÿ“ˆ How the watch market evolved from the 80s to pre-Covid

    ๐Ÿ”ฅ The rise of hype culture & stainless steel sports watches

    ๐Ÿฆ  Covid speculation, factory shutdowns & grey-market insanity

    ๐Ÿ“‰ The crash: what the data actually says (ChronoPulse, WatchCharts, Subdial)

    ๐Ÿช™ Why gold watches stabilized first

    โŒ› Is the market still crashing โ€” or rebuilding?

    ๐Ÿ’ฐ Is now the right time to buy a Rolex?

    ๐Ÿšซ Why flipping is dead (and not coming back)

    ๐Ÿ† Which brands are holding value best โ€” and which arenโ€™t

    โ˜ข๏ธ Apocalypse watch picks & other dumb but important questions

    ๐Ÿ‘‡ Are you buying right now, or still waiting on the sidelines? Drop your take in the comments.

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    Itโ€™s our Christmas Special ๐ŸŽ„

    This week, we break down the best stocking stuffers for watch collectors, the watches we want this holiday season, the best and worst releases of 2025, and our watch-world wishes for the year ahead. Plus, a special Christmas interview with Christopher Uhl from OVTLYR.

    โฑ Topics: 0:00:00

    ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Intro 0:02:40

    ๐ŸŽ Stocking stuffer gift ideas for watch collectors 0:18:17

    ๐ŸŽ™ Special Christmas interview with OVTLYR 0:32:17

    โŒš Watches we want this holiday season 0:53:55

    ๐Ÿ† Best watch releases of 2025 1:08:40

    ๐Ÿ’€ Worst watch releases of 2025 1:18:55

    ๐ŸŽ„ Watch wishes & resolutions for the new year

    ๐Ÿ‘‡ What watch gift would YOU want under the tree this year?

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    #PullTheCrown #WatchCollectors #ChristmasSpecial #WatchGifts #LuxuryWatches #Horology #WatchTalk #PTCWatches #Rolex #Tudor #Omega #TagHeuer #WristCheck #WatchCommunity #WatchAddict

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    This week, we break down one of the biggest debates in watch culture: Rolex vs Tudor. The history, the hype, the value, the movements, the flex, the taste โ€” and which one actually deserves your wrist. No fanboy angles. No brand loyalty. Just the real comparison people never do honestly.

    โฑ Topics:

    ๐Ÿฐ Why Tudor was created and what it actually is

    โš”๏ธ Rolex vs Tudor: design, prestige, movements

    ๐Ÿ›  How Kenissi changed Tudor forever

    ๐Ÿ“ˆ Value, retention & who really delivers more for the money

    โŒš๏ธ When weโ€™d pick Tudor over Rolex

    ๐Ÿค Is Tudor the best โ€œinterimโ€ watch before a Rolex?

    ๐Ÿ”ฅ Our final take: hype vs enjoyment

    ๐Ÿ‘‡ Rolex or Tudor โ€” which one are you taking and why? Drop it in the comments.

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    This week, we sit down with a real Authorized Dealer for an unfiltered conversation about how the watch industry actually works. From margins to waitlists, brand politics to grey-market pressure, we finally get answers the public never hears.

    โฑ Topics:

    ๐Ÿฌ Why certain brands are chosen

    ๐Ÿ“‰ Margins, markups & whether discounts still exist

    ๐Ÿ“ฆ Behind-the-scenes brand pressure

    โณ Waitlists, favoritism & artificial scarcity

    ๐Ÿ•ต๏ธ Grey market vs flippers

    ๐Ÿ”ฅ His most honest stories from the AD world

    ๐Ÿ‘‡ What question would you ask an AD? Drop it in the comments.

    #PullTheCrown #AuthorizedDealer #WatchIndustry #LuxuryWatches #WatchCollectors #Omega #IWC #Hublot #Zenith #Breitling #WatchTalk #PTCWatches #GreyMarket #WristCheck #Horology #WatchCommunity #MontrealWatches

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    ๐Ÿ’ฅ This week on Pull The Crown, Chris and Julien dive into one of watchmakingโ€™s most controversial questions: Should you ever buy a luxury quartz watch?

    From the Seiko Astron to the Grand Seiko Spring Drive and even Cartierโ€™s iconic Tank Quartz โ€” the guys break down why quartz changed the industry forever.

    Topics Covered:

    โšก What is a quartz watch & how it works

    ๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ The Quartz Crisis that almost killed Swiss watchmaking ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Seiko Astron: the watch that started it all

    ๐Ÿ”ฌ Precision vs. Soul โ€” Quartz accuracy vs. mechanical emotion

    ๐Ÿ’Ž Grand Seiko Spring Drive: the perfect middle ground

    ๐ŸŽ๏ธ Breitling Aerospace โ€” the ultimate pilotโ€™s quartz

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Should Rolex, Patek & AP embrace quartz again?

    Chris โ€”] https://www.instagram.com/mr_mennillo/

    Julien โ€”] https://www.instagram.com/morozjulien/

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  • ๐Ÿ’ฅ Brad Pittโ€™s new F1 movie might be about racing โ€” but for watch nerds, the real story is on his wrist. In this episode, Chris and Julien break down the IWC Ingenieur worn by Pittโ€™s character Sonny Hayes โ€” a custom-built piece inspired by Gรฉrald Gentaโ€™s 1970s design.

    We look at why this IWC isnโ€™t just a prop โ€” itโ€™s a narrative tool. From engineering roots to emotional storytelling, the Ingenieur embodies everything IWC stands for: precision, durability, and legacy.

    Topics Covered:

    ๐ŸŽ๏ธ Why Brad Pitt chose the Ingenieur for F1

    โŒš๏ธ IWCโ€™s โ€œengineerโ€™s watchโ€ DNA

    ๐Ÿง  Gerald Genta design cues and what changed

    ๐Ÿ’ช How it stacks up against Patek Philippe & Audemars Piguet

    ๐Ÿ”ง The technical tweaks for the film version

    ๐Ÿ”ฅ Why the Ingenieur deserves more hype

    Chris โ€”] https://www.instagram.com/mr_mennillo/

    Julien โ€”] https://www.instagram.com/morozjulien/

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  • ๐Ÿ’ธ How good can a watch really be for under $50? Chris picks an Invicta Pro Diver that looks suspiciously like a Submariner โ€” and Julien goes full vintage with a 1960s Seiko Sportsmatic 5.

    โŒš Topics Covered:

    ๐Ÿช™ The $50 Watch Challenge โ€” Invicta vs Seiko showdown

    ๐Ÿ’ง Real vs โ€œhand-wash onlyโ€ water resistance

    โš™๏ธ Quartz vs mechanical at the budget level

    ๐Ÿ‘ƒ The truth about Invicta hate

    ๐Ÿง  Why Seiko still wins at every price point

    ๐Ÿค How to make cheap watches feel premium

    Time waits for no one, but if you need a second, you could always Pull The Crown โ€”] https://www.pullthecrown.com Thanks for watching!

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  • ๐Ÿ’ฅ Rolex fans swear the Submariner is untouchable โ€” but is Omegaโ€™s Seamaster the better watch in 2025?

    In this episode, Chris and Julien go head-to-head to compare the two kings of the dive world.

    Topics Covered:

    ๐Ÿ’ฐ Price & Availability โ€” retail vs resale, waitlists vs boutiques

    ๐ŸŽจ Design & Variants โ€” timeless Sub vs bold Seamaster

    โš™๏ธ Movements โ€” Rolex COSC vs Omega METAS Co-Axial

    ๐Ÿ“ˆ Value Retention โ€” why Subs hold & Seamasters dip

    ๐Ÿ“– History โ€” Bond, heritage, and brand legacy

    ๐Ÿ”ฅ Hype & Noticeability โ€” which one really makes a statement? Which side are you on โ€” Submariner or Seamaster?

    Comment below ๐Ÿ‘‡

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  • ๐Ÿ’ฅ The secret room was real โ€” but the comments raised a bigger question. Why is Rolex AD culture so toxic? In this episode, we respond to the viral debate and break down how things got so bad.

    Topics Covered:

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Chrisโ€™ Patek story vs. the Rolex AD experience

    ๐Ÿ›‘ Why Rolex sales culture feels toxic

    ๐Ÿ“‰ Scarcity, gatekeeping, and โ€œloyalty buildingโ€ explained

    ๐Ÿ” Is this unique to Rolex, or do all watch brands play the game?

    โš–๏ธ Omega and others: better service, less exclusivity?

    ๐Ÿ”ฎ Will Rolex culture ever actually change?

    Time waits for no one, but if you need a second, you could always Pull The Crown โ€”] https://www.pullthecrown.com Thanks for watching!

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  • ๐Ÿ’ฅ Everyone wants a Rolex at retail โ€” but getting one is harder than ever. In this episode, we break down the truth about waitlists, allocation lists, and how collectors really get the call.

    Topics Covered:

    ๐Ÿ“ Waitlist vs Allocation List โ€” whatโ€™s the difference?

    ๐Ÿ“– Stories from inside the Rolex AD game

    ๐Ÿ”‘ How to beat the list (and the tricks that might work)

    ๐Ÿค Building real relationships with Authorized Dealers

    โœˆ๏ธ Travel, connections, and the grey market reality

    ๐Ÿ’ญ Are allocation lists sustainable for the long-term?

    Time waits for no one, but if you need a second, you could always Pull The Crown โ€”] https://www.pullthecrown.com

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