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💥 Brad Pitt’s new F1 movie might be about racing — but for watch nerds, the real story is on his wrist. In this episode, Chris and Julien break down the IWC Ingenieur worn by Pitt’s character Sonny Hayes — a custom-built piece inspired by Gérald Genta’s 1970s design.

We look at why this IWC isn’t just a prop — it’s a narrative tool. From engineering roots to emotional storytelling, the Ingenieur embodies everything IWC stands for:...

💸 How good can a watch really be for under $50? Chris picks an Invicta Pro Diver that looks suspiciously like a Submariner — and Julien goes full vintage with a 1960s Seiko Sportsmatic 5.

⌚ Topics Covered:

🪙 The $50 Watch Challenge — Invicta vs Seiko showdown

💧 Real vs “hand-wash only” water resistance

⚙️ Quartz vs mechanical at the budget level

👃 The truth about Invicta hate

🧠 Why Seiko still wins at every price point

🤝 How ...

💥 Rolex fans swear the Submariner is untouchable — but is Omega’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:

💰 Price & Availability — retail vs resale, waitlists vs boutiques

🎨 Design & Variants — timeless Sub vs bold Seamaster

⚙️ Movements — Rolex COSC vs Omega METAS Co-Axial

📈 Value Retention — why Subs hold & Se...

💥 The secret room was real — 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:

💬 Chris’ Patek story vs. the Rolex AD experience

🛑 Why Rolex sales culture feels toxic

📉 Scarcity, gatekeeping, and “loyalty building” explained

🔍 Is this unique to Rolex, or do all watch brands play the game?

⚖️ Omega and...

💥 Everyone wants a Rolex at retail — 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:

📝 Waitlist vs Allocation List — what’s the difference?

📖 Stories from inside the Rolex AD game

🔑 How to beat the list (and the tricks that might work)

🤝 Building real relationships with Authorized Dealers

✈️ Travel, connecti...

💥 The U.S. just hit Swiss watches with a 39% import tariff as of August 7, 2025 — and the ripple effects could reshape the market.

We break down what happened, who’s affected, and how collectors should react. From Rolex to Tissot, Patek to Omega — this is going to sting.

Topics Covered:

⏱️ Breakdown of the 39% tariff & “Swiss Made” rules

🇨🇭 Which brands are affected (and which aren’t)

💸 Impact on retail, pre-owned, and grey...

💥 Swatch & Omega. AP & Marvel. Hublot &... Nespresso? In this episode, Chris and Julien dive deep into the weird world of watch collaborations. From iconic to idiotic — we're ranking the best and worst of all time.

🧊 Bonus Segment: Julien breaks down the mystery and madness of Tiffany-stamped dials — and what collab would actually break the watch world.

🔧 Topics Covered: 🟡 TAG Heuer’s racing comeback at Goodwood...

In this episode of Pull The Crown, Chris and Julien get their hands dirty — but not with olive oil this time. They break down the world of DIY watch maintenance: what you can do at home, what you definitely shouldn’t, and where things can go horribly wrong.

From battery swaps and bracelet changes to polish jobs and service scams, it’s a deep dive into the maintenance mistakes that can cost you… or save you.

🔧 Topics Covered:

🪫 Ba...

In this episode of Pull The Crown, Chris and Julien dive deep into the world of watch content creators — from horological heavyweights to cinematic storytellers. Using categories like knowledge, lifestyle, unboxings, and production value, they rank their favorites… and a few surprises.

🔥 Yes, we do address the Teddy Baldassarre backlash.

🎯 Yes, Nico gets his own "God Tier" — it’s literally his list we hijacked.

🧠 Yes, this is su...

In this episode of Pull The Crown, Chris and Julien go head-to-head in the ultimate budget showdown — each curating a trio of watches under $1,000 USD. From iconic divers to surprising indie picks, it’s a battle of taste, value, and versatility.

🏆 Who builds the better $1K watch collection? You decide in the post-episode poll and comments!

Chris’ Picks: – Tissot PRX – Oris Sixty-Five Diver – Double dose of King Seiko

Julien’s Pick...

Dive into the intriguing world of gangster timepieces as we uncover the watches favored by infamous mobsters. From Al Capone’s classic choices to Pablo Escobar’s flashy wristwear, discover the stories these watches tell. Plus, our top modern picks for that gangster flair. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more horological tales!

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In today’s episode of Pull The Crown, we dive into one of the ultimate watch rivalries: the Rolex Daytona vs. the Omega Speedmaster! Both iconic, both legendary — but which white dial chronograph truly reigns supreme? Chris and Julien break down everything you need to know: design, wearability, movement, value, history, and that all-important wrist presence. Whether you're Team Daytona, Team Speedy, or just love a good horological ...

In this first episode, Chris and Julien dive headfirst into the biggest horology event of the year: Watches & Wonders 2025. From jaw-dropping innovations to questionable design choices, we’re serving unfiltered opinions on the timepieces that turned heads (or made us scratch them).

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