Are regulator dials ugly? Are Lange a credible threat to Patek’s repeaters? What’s the ideal Bond Villain watch? Why do so many watch professionals seem like they don’t even like watches? Erik & Max put out a call to you for your hot takes and controversial opinions. Some were lukewarm, but many were truly controversial and made for excellent discussion. If hot takes aren’t to your taste, this episode concludes with resolutions in watches for the new year. 

Links Mentioned:

Roman Numerals Discussed:

https://hairspring.com/blogs/finds/19019-rolex-oysterquartz-day-date-1

https://www.phillips.com/detail/patek-philippe/HK080423/880

https://hairspring.com/blogs/finds/brown-guilloche-dial-voutilainen-observatoire-1

5374:

https://hairspring.com/blogs/finds/5374p-patek-philippe-minute-repeater-perpetual-calendar

RD2:

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/audemars-piguet-rd2-royal-oak-perpetual-calendar-ultra-thin-hands-on

5327G:

https://www.patek.com/en/collection/grand-complications/5327g-001

90s IWC:

https://www.unpolishedwatches.com/p/heres-why-im-so-into-90s-iwc-right 

History of the Calatrava:

https://monochrome-watches.com/history-of-the-patek-philippe-calatrava-part-1-reference-96/

Regulator Dial:

https://hairspring.com/blogs/finds/laurent-ferrier-micro-rotor-regulateur-ecole

70s Longines:

https://www.fratellowatches.com/buying-guide-the-best-longines-watches-from-the-1970s/

13ZN:

https://www.acollectedman.com/blogs/journal/longines-13zn-still-collectible

116500:

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/rolex-daytona-ref-116500ln-review

Only Wrist:

https://hairspring.com/collections/exclusives/products/ur-210s-full-metal-jacket-steel-titanium

https://langepedia.com/a-lange-sohne-tourbillon-pour-le-merite/

https://www.hytwatches.com