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Big thanks to OVTLYR for supporting the show 🙌 ⚡️ Save Time ⏳ Make Money 💸 and Start Winning 🥇 with Less Risk 🎯 → https://www.ovtlyr.com/?fpr=pullthecrown Watches & Wonders 2026 delivered… and this year, there’s a LOT to unpack. From Rolex’s quiet Daytona drop to Tudor absolutely stealing the spotlight, and heavy hitters like Audemars Piguet, Vacheron Constantin, and Parmigiani bringing serious heat — we break down everything that actually matters. Some brands impressed. Some didn’t. And a few might’ve completely changed the conversation heading into 2026. ❓ Who actually WON Watches & Wonders 2026? 📌 The lineup ⌚ Rolex 2026 releases (including the off-catalog Daytona) 🛠️ Tudor’s insane BB58 update + new drops 🏛️ Audemars Piguet booth & standout pieces 😐 Patek Philippe’s underwhelming year? 🟠 Vacheron Constantin ultra-thin Overseas 🌑 Omega reverse panda Speedmaster 📅 JLC perpetual calendar updates 🔥 Parmigiani as Julien’s top pick 🌊 Grand Seiko pricing controversy 🪖 Panerai’s bold releases 💎 Cartier Roadster & Santos Dumont ⚙️ IWC Ingenieur 35mm 🧱 Bvlgari Octo Finissimo 37mm 🌀 Ulysse Nardin “Superfreak” Chris —] https://www.instagram.com/mr_mennillo/ Julien —] https://www.instagram.com/morozjulien/ Time waits for no one, but if you need a second, you could always Pull The Crown —] https://PullTheCrown.com Thanks for watching! #WatchesAndWonders #Rolex #Tudor #AudemarsPiguet #PatekPhilippe #VacheronConstantin #Omega #GrandSeiko #Cartier #IWC #Bvlgari #Panerai #UlysseNardin #luxurywatches #watchcollecting #pullthecrown

Big thanks to OVTLYR for supporting the show 🙌 ⚡️ Save Time ⏳ Make Money 💸 and Start Winning 🥇 with Less Risk 🎯 → https://www.ovtlyr.com/?fpr=pullthecrown A real watchmaker joins the show… and nothing is off limits. From Rolex service realities to what brands don’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 Yema… and we finally address the comments. TOPICS 🛠️ What watchmakers REALLY think about Rolex, AP, and modern brands 💬 Responding to your comments and hot takes ⌚ Julien’s new Yema Navigraf Pearl 📰 Latest watch news (Chris Ward, Vacheron, Hublot & more) 🔥 Watchmaker confessions: overrated complications, service myths & industry secrets Chris —] https://www.instagram.com/mr_mennillo/ Julien —] https://www.instagram.com/morozjulien/ Time waits for no one, but if you need a second, you could always Pull The Crown —] https://PullTheCrown.com Thanks for watching! #pullthecrown #rolex #watchmaker #luxurywatches #yema #horology #watchcollecting #audemarspiguet #patekphilippe #watchcommunity 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

Big thanks to OVTLYR for supporting the show 🙌 ⚡️ Save Time ⏳ Make Money 💸 and Start Winning 🥇 with Less Risk 🎯 → https://www.ovtlyr.com/?fpr=pullthecrown 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 — 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 today’s market heading into 2026. Topics covered • Watch news including the latest releases from TAG Heuer, Daniel Roth, Zenith, and Louis Vuitton • Chris’ picks: Tudor Black Bay 58 925, Frederique Constant Healey, and Speedmaster Reverse Panda • Julien’s picks: Longines Zulu Time 39mm, Panomatic Lunar, and Streamliner Tourbillon • What actually makes a great daily watch in today’s market • The difference between hype value and real collector value • Why design still matters more than specs alone Chris —] https://www.instagram.com/mr_mennillo/ Julien —] https://www.instagram.com/morozjulien/ Time waits for no one, but if you need a second, you could always Pull The Crown —] https://PullTheCrown.com Thanks for watching! #pullthecrown #watchpodcast #watchcollector #luxurywatches #tudorwatch #frederiqueconstant #omega #longines #glashutteoriginal #hmoser #watchcommunity #watchfam #horology #watchreview #bestwatches2026 #watchcollecting #chronograph #divewatch #integratedbracelet #wristcheck

Big thanks to OVTLYR for supporting the show 🙌 ⚡️ Save Time ⏳ Make Money 💸 and Start Winning 🥇 with Less Risk 🎯 → https://www.ovtlyr.com/?fpr=pullthecrown Chris shows up to not wearing a watch — 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 we’ve had. And then… the reveal. Julien delivers Chris’s new watch — an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15300 — 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. ⏱ Topics covered: • Selling a grail watch (and the regret that follows) • Emotional vs rational collecting • Buying within your means • Rolex Daytona market realities • Royal Oak history & the Holy Trinity • Neo-vintage watches explained • AP Royal Oak reference comparisons (15300 vs others) • First impressions of Chris’s new watch • Why value ≠ hype Chris —] https://www.instagram.com/mr_mennillo/ Julien —] https://www.instagram.com/morozjulien/ Time waits for no one, but if you need a second, you could always Pull The Crown —] PullTheCrown.com Thanks for watching! #PullTheCrown #WatchCollectors #RolexDaytona #RoyalOak #AudemarsPiguet #LuxuryWatches #WatchPodcast #Horology #WatchCommunity #GrailWatch

Big thanks to OVTLYR for supporting the show 🙌 ⚡️ Save Time ⏳ Make Money 💸 and Start Winning 🥇 with Less Risk 🎯 with OVTLYR → https://www.ovtlyr.com/?fpr=pullthecrown The watch market didn’t just “cool off” — 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 2020–2022 — this is the clearest explanation of the modern watch market cycle you’ll hear anywhere. ⏱ Topics: 📈 How the watch market evolved from the 80s to pre-Covid 🔥 The rise of hype culture & stainless steel sports watches 🦠 Covid speculation, factory shutdowns & grey-market insanity 📉 The crash: what the data actually says (ChronoPulse, WatchCharts, Subdial) 🪙 Why gold watches stabilized first ⌛ Is the market still crashing — or rebuilding? 💰 Is now the right time to buy a Rolex? 🚫 Why flipping is dead (and not coming back) 🏆 Which brands are holding value best — and which aren’t ☢️ Apocalypse watch picks & other dumb but important questions 👇 Are you buying right now, or still waiting on the sidelines? Drop your take in the comments. Chris —] https://www.instagram.com/mr_mennillo/ Julien —] https://www.instagram.com/morozjulien/ Time waits for no one, but if you need a second, you could always Pull The Crown —] https://www.pullthecrown.com Thanks for watching! #PullTheCrown #WatchMarket #Rolex #LuxuryWatches #WatchCollectors #GreyMarket #Horology #WatchInvesting #PatekPhilippe #AudemarsPiguet #Cartier #WatchTalk #PTCWatches #WristCheck #WatchCommunity

Big thanks to OVTLYR for supporting the show 🙌 ⚡️ Save Time ⏳ Make Money 💸 and Start Winning 🥇 with Less Risk 🎯 with OVTLYR → https://ovtlyr.com?fpr=pullthecrown 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 — and which one actually deserves your wrist. No fanboy angles. No brand loyalty. Just the real comparison people never do honestly. ⏱ Topics: 🏰 Why Tudor was created and what it actually is ⚔️ Rolex vs Tudor: design, prestige, movements 🛠 How Kenissi changed Tudor forever 📈 Value, retention & who really delivers more for the money ⌚️ When we’d pick Tudor over Rolex 🤝 Is Tudor the best “interim” watch before a Rolex? 🔥 Our final take: hype vs enjoyment 👇 Rolex or Tudor — which one are you taking and why? Drop it in the comments. Chris —] https://www.instagram.com/mr_mennillo/ Julien —] https://www.instagram.com/morozjulien/ Time waits for no one, but if you need a second, you could always Pull The Crown —] https://www.pullthecrown.com Thanks for watching! #PullTheCrown #Rolex #Tudor #RolexVsTudor #WatchCollectors #LuxuryWatches #WatchTalk #PTCWatches #Horology #WatchCommunity #WristCheck #Timepieces #WatchAddict #MensStyle #BlackBay #Submariner

Big thanks to OVTLYR for supporting the show 🙌 ⚡️ Save Time ⏳ Make Money 💸 and Start Winning 🥇 with Less Risk 🎯 with OVTLYR → https://ovtlyr.com?fpr=pullthecrown 💥 This week on Pull The Crown, Chris and Julien dive into one of watchmaking’s most controversial questions: Should you ever buy a luxury quartz watch? From the Seiko Astron to the Grand Seiko Spring Drive and even Cartier’s iconic Tank Quartz — the guys break down why quartz changed the industry forever. Topics Covered: ⚡ What is a quartz watch & how it works 🕰️ The Quartz Crisis that almost killed Swiss watchmaking 🇯🇵 Seiko Astron: the watch that started it all 🔬 Precision vs. Soul — Quartz accuracy vs. mechanical emotion 💎 Grand Seiko Spring Drive: the perfect middle ground 🏎️ Breitling Aerospace — the ultimate pilot’s quartz 💬 Should Rolex, Patek & AP embrace quartz again? Chris —] https://www.instagram.com/mr_mennillo/ Julien —] https://www.instagram.com/morozjulien/ Time waits for no one, but if you need a second, you could always Pull The Crown —] https://www.pullthecrown.com Thanks for watching! #PullTheCrown #QuartzCrisis #LuxuryWatches #Rolex #PatekPhilippe #AudemarsPiguet #GrandSeiko #SeikoAstron #BreitlingAerospace #CartierTank #Horology #WatchCollectors #WatchTalk #WatchPodcast #QuartzWatch #SpringDrive #LuxuryTimepieces

💸 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 to make cheap watches feel premium Time waits for no one, but if you need a second, you could always Pull The Crown —] https://www.pullthecrown.com Thanks for watching! #PullTheCrown #InvictaProDiver #Seiko5 #BudgetWatches #WatchCollectors #PTCWatches #WatchTalk #CheapWatches #AffordableWatches #Under50Challenge #QuartzVsMechanical #SeikoSportsmatic #WatchComparison #WatchCommunity

💥 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 others: better service, less exclusivity? 🔮 Will Rolex culture ever actually change? Time waits for no one, but if you need a second, you could always Pull The Crown —] https://www.pullthecrown.com Thanks for watching! #PullTheCrown #RolexAD #RolexCulture #ToxicLuxury #PTCWatches #RolexVsOmega #LuxuryWatchTalk #WatchCollectors #RolexExperience #PullTheCrownPodcast

💥 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 market 📉 How dealers, brands, and collectors will respond 🌍 Market shifts to Asia, Middle East & Europe 🛠️ Potential loopholes and brand strategies 🔮 Predictions on which watches will spike in price Time waits for no one, but if you need a second, you could always Pull The Crown —] https://www.pullthecrown.com Thanks for watching! #PullTheCrown #WatchTariff #SwissWatches #PTCWatches #LuxuryWatchMarket #Rolex #Omega #PatekPhilippe #AudemarsPiguet #Tissot #GrandSeiko #WatchCollectors

Want the look of a Rolex, Patek, or Richard Mille without emptying your savings? In this episode of Pull The Crown, Chris and Julien bring their best budget-friendly alternatives to the world’s most iconic luxury watches. From the Daytona to the Nautilus, we’re keeping the class — and skipping the price tag. 🔄 What’s Inside: 🆚 Rolex Daytona → Seiko Speed Timer 🌑 Omega Speedmaster → Bulova Lunar Pilot 📅 Rolex Day-Date → Tudor Glamour / Orient President 🔲 Cartier Tank → Longines Dolce Vita 🌊 Rolex Submariner → Orient Kamasu 💥 Richard Mille → Tsar Bomba 🧠 Patek Grand Complications → Longines Triple Calendar 🧳 Patek Nautilus → Yema Wristmaster / Frederique Constant Worldtimer & Perpetual Calendar 👀 Plus: A colorful drop from Baltic kicks off our watch news segment. ⌚ Wrist Check: Chris — Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 Julien — Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15300ST Time waits for no one, but if you need a second, you could always Pull The Crown —] https://PullTheCrown.com #PullTheCrown #AffordableWatches #LuxuryWatchAlternatives #WatchPodcast #WatchCollectors #WatchTalk #RolexAlternatives #PatekAlternatives #WatchNews #Horology #WatchCommunity #WatchEnthusiasts #SeikoSpeedTimer #BulovaLunarPilot #OrientKamasu #TsarBomba #TissotPRX

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 subjective. And yes, we expect chaos in the comments. 👑 Featured creators include: – Tim Mosso (1916 Company) @the1916company @the1916companywatchreviews – Teddy Baldassarre @TeddyBaldassarre – CRM Jewellers @Crmjewelers – Watchfinder & Co – Fratello Watches @FratelloMagazine – Nico Leonard @NicoLeonard – Watch Eric @WatchEric – Roman Sharf @RomanSharf – Vookum @vookummedia – Moses Jewelry @mosesthejeweler – Hodinkee @hodinkee …and more. Drop your tier list below — we want to hear who you watch and why. #WatchYouTube #WatchRanking #TierList #WatchCommunity #HorologyContent #PullTheCrown #WatchNerds #NicoLeonard #TeddyBaldassarre #TimMosso #Watchfinder #WatchPodcast #LuxuryWatches