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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   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 they’d actually buy instead.   In The News This Week: 🚀 Baltic x SpaceOne 🌊...

Big thanks to OVTLYR for supporting the show 🙌 ⚡️ Save Time ⏳ Make Money 💸 and Start Winning 🥇 with Less Risk 🎯 → https://www.ovtlyr.com/?fpr=pullthecrown Gold prices are exploding… 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: 📰 Affordable watch releases that were missed...

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...

Big thanks to OVTLYR for supporting the show 🙌 ⚡️ Save Time ⏳ Make Money 💸 and Start Winning 🥇 with Less Risk 🎯 → https://www.ovtlyr.com/?fpr=pullthecrown Is Rolex actually sold out… 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: 📰 Watches & Wonders Predicti...

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 pulle...

Big thanks to OVTLYR for supporting the show 🙌 ⚡️ Save Time ⏳ Make Money 💸 and Start Winning 🥇 with Less Risk 🎯 → https://www.ovtlyr.com/?fpr=pullthecrown 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 Gérald Genta and both reshaped the watch industry forever. But which...

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 th...

Big thanks to OVTLYR for supporting the show 🙌 ⚡️ Save Time ⏳ Make Money 💸 and Start Winning 🥇 with Less Risk 🎯 → https://www.ovtlyr.com/?fpr=pullthecrown   This week on Pull The Crown, we break down the three generations of Rolex — Vintage, Neo-Vintage, and Modern — and debate which era truly represents the best of the brand.   From Red Submariners and Coke GMTs to the Hulk and modern Cerac...

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...

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 The Rolex Daytona is iconic — 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 hitt...

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 wha...

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 It’s our Christmas Special 🎄 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...

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 loya...

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 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 ne...

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...

💥 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...

💸 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 sti...

💥 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...

💥 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...

💥 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 Aut...

💥 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) 💸 Impa...

💥 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...

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...

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...

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 l...