In Part 2 of the series, Erik & Max turn their eye to the lesser discussed watchmakers alive and operating today. It’s not just independents, but it’s mostly independents. Perhaps not those you may have guessed, however. From Hazemann & Monnin to AdC, Kuan Rao, and Jean-Batiste Voit, it’s all here. Plus, what should a nightclub owner retiring to the Spanish countryside to make wine sport? And a few thoughts on this latest steel 1518. 

Links Mentioned:

1518 Steel:

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/monaco-legend-group-patek-steel-1518

Morgan Aeromax:

https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/2009-morgan-aeromax

Hajime Asaoka:

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/hands-on-with-the-hajime-asaoka-tourbillon-1-high-end-independent-watchmaking-from-tokyo-japan

https://www.fratellowatches.com/hajime-asaokas-new-tourbillon-noir-reasserts-the-independent-watchmakers-art-deco-style/

Hazemann & Monnin: 

https://quillandpad.com/2023/02/24/victor-monnin-and-alexander-hazemanns-school-watches-two-talented-next-generation-watchmakers-to-look-out-for/

https://www.acollectedman.com/blogs/journal/interview-hazemann-and-monnin

Urban Jürgensen Alfred:

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/urban-jurgensen-the-alfred-hands-on

P8 with Detent:

https://www.phillips.com/detail/urban-jurgensen/CH080320/259

Modern UJ Under Kari with P4:

https://hairspring.com/exclusives/urban-jurgensen/1140-brown-dial-pink-gold/

Atelier de Chronométrie:

https://www.atelierdechronometrie.com

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/atelier-de-chronometrie-salonqp-introducing

https://www.acollectedman.com/blogs/journal/story-of-adc

Rexhep Rexhepi Chronomètre Antimagnétique:

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/rexhep-rexhepi-chronometre-antimagnetique-for-only-watch

Kuan Rao, Logan:

https://monochrome-watches.com/interview-independent-watchmaker-chinese-china-logan-kuan-rao-orca-iceberg-wuwei-equal-push-escapement/

(Frank Gehry Buildings, an Aside):

https://www.architecturaldigest.com/gallery/best-of-frank-gehry-slideshow

Theo Auffret:

Jean-Batiste Voit Apprentice:

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/j-b-viot-in-paris-watch/

Theo Auffret Works:

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/hands-on-theo-auffret-tourbillon

https://www.instagram.com/auffret_paris/?hl=en

https://monochrome-watches.com/introducing-the-tourbillon-grand-sport-is-the-stunning-follow-up-to-theo-auffrets-break-out-piece-specs-price/

Only Wrist:

https://onlineonly.christies.com.cn/s/watches-online-geneva-edit/patek-philippe-steel-calatrava-ref-437-393/149927

https://apchronicles.audemarspiguet.com/en/model/5402

Wristwatches have been around awhile. And, in that time, a great many names haves have risen and then fallen. This week, Erik & Max discuss some of the great now-defunct watchmakers from years gone by, as well as some of their better works. And we really mean unknown. From a Tiffany-Only signed retailer calendar with a Patek calibre, to L. Leroy & Cie, where to find a JCK-half-off, or even Beyner Grimm, well, that's this week. Plus, if you're a Swiss cyclist looking for serious watchmaking, where to go?

Links Mentioned:

The Beyner Grimm Prototype:

https://www.phillips.com/detail/andre-beyner-and-maurice-grimm/CH080116/200

Full Story on it In Context:

https://www.watchbrotherslondon.com/articles/reference-talk-audemars-piguet-ultra-thin-tourbillon-ref-25643-and-25656-selfwinding

Lip Genève:

https://hairspring.com/finds/lip-signed-blancpain-fifty-fathoms/

‘Paul Newman’:

https://hairspring.com/finds/paul-newman-lip-geneve-830-chronograph/

‘Carrera’:

https://hairspring.com/finds/lip-geneve-reverse-panda-carrera-chronograph/

7730 Diving Chronograph:

https://hairspring.com/finds/lip-geneve-valjoux-7730-diving-chronograph/

‘Alarme’ (Memovox-like thing):

https://hairspring.com/finds/lip-geneve-valjoux-7730-diving-chronograph/

Lip Mach 2000:

https://www.analogshift.com/products/lip-mach-2000-dark-master-chronograph

L. Leroy & Cie:

https://www.phillips.com/detail/leroy/CH080515/249

https://benjaminmarcello.nl/product/l-leroy-cie-18k-yellow-gold-circa-1930s/

Gruen Ocean Chief:

https://hairspring.com/finds/50s-gruen-precision-ocean-chief/

Benrus Sky Chief:

https://www.fratellowatches.com/tbt-benrus-sky-chief-chronograph/

Record Genève:

https://www.phillips.com/detail/record/CH080515/228

The Live Reaction One:

https://www.thewatchboutique.com/en/product/record-geneve-chronograph-calendar/

Bimetal Barilotto:

https://hairspring.com/finds/rolex-3525-barilotto-in-pink-gold-steel-with-champagne-dial/

Glycine Airman:

https://www.glycine-watch.ch/history

https://www.fratellowatches.com/tbt-glycine-airman-special/

Ecole Watches:

‘JCK’ Technicum Neuchâtelois Ecole D’Horlogerie Triple Calendar:

https://hairspring.com/finds/technicum-neuchatelois-ecole-dhorlogerie-triple-calendar-chronograph/

One I haven’t covered that I love:

https://www.wristicons.com/ecole-horlogerie-le-locle-observatory-chronometer.html

‘Retailer’Watches:

Tiffany:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DBg8rLgu8b5/

Gubelin:

https://www.phillips.com/detail/gubelin/HK080118/997

Astrua:

https://www.phillips.com/detail/universal/CH080515/238

Kelek Chronograph:

https://www.josephbonnie.com/en/product/chronographe-kelek-vintage-watch/

Kelek Yachting:

For Stars and Stripes the Only Listing from Old Hodinkee was Deleted:

https://bulangandsons.com/products/kelek-yachting-chronograph-1960s-w1529

Seaboard-Yacht:

https://bulangandsons.com/products/kelek-yachting-chronograph-1960s-w1529

Mathey-Tissot Racing Dial:

https://hairspring.com/exclusives/mathey-tissot/valjoux-72-chronograph-racing-dial-steel/

Only Wrist:

https://hairspring.com/exclusives/laurent-ferrier/sport-auto-blue-titanium/

https://hairspring.com/exclusives/fp-journe/elegante-48-titanium/

https://www.romaingauthier.com/freedom/c-romain-gauthier/titanium-edition-six

https://hairspring.com/exclusives/ressence/type-1-slim-hod3-titanium/

It’s start, stop, reset this week, as Erik & Max explore the ins and outs chronographs. The covers the Speedmasters we should all be talking about but aren’t, the true cost and impressiveness of independent chronographs, and what’s going on with the Le Mans. 

Greubel Hand Made 2:

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/hands-on-greubel-forsey-hand-made-2

Speedmaster Intro:

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/understanding-the-omega-speedmaster-professional

2915:

https://speedmaster101.com/2915-2/

2998:

https://hairspring.com/finds/2998-2-straight-lug-dark-brown-omega-speedmaster/

145.022 ‘Apollo Soyuz’:

https://www.watchfid.com/watch/omega-speedmaster-145-022-apollo-soyuz/

Apollo Soyuz 35th:

https://hairspring.com/finds/omega-speedmaster-apollo-soyuz-35th-anniversary/

BA 345.0802:

https://hairspring.com/finds/ba-345-0802-omega-speedmaster-2/

Soleil Ed White:

https://hairspring.com/finds/soleil-blue-metallic-dial-105-003-65-omega-speedmaster/

Grey 2998:

https://hairspring.com/finds/grey-dial-2998-5-omega-speedmaster/

Independents:

MB&F Sequential:

https://watchesbysjx.com/2022/06/mbf-legacy-machine-sequential-evo

Grönefeld Grönograaf:

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-gronefeld-1941-gronograaf-the-first-ever-chronograph-from-the-gronefeld-brothers

FP Journe:

https://watchesbysjx.com/2022/02/guide-fp-journe-octa-chronographe-watch4moi

https://watchesbysjx.com/2023/04/in-depth-fp-journe-centigraphe-movement

https://hairspring.com/exclusives/fp-journe/chronographe-monopoussoir-rattrapante-red-gold/

Le Mans:

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/just-because-two-rolex-le-mans-daytona

EVA-Worn Speedmaster:

https://hairspring.com/finds/space-eva-worn-omega-speedmaster-from-gennady-padalka/

Only Wrist:

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/hands-on-mbandf-lm-sequential-flyback

https://hairspring.com/finds/charles-frodsham-double-impulse-chronometer-2/

Buckle up, as Erik & Max cover a complete chronology of Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Chronograph references this week. What separates the more desirable ones from the less but still very desirable ones? From 1518 to 5270, including 2499 vs 3970, this episode covers all points you need to start having informed conversations on the topic. Historic context, production numbers, differentiations between series, pointers and tips, it’s all in here. And to end it all, a debate: which is best? 

222 in Steel:

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/introducing-vacheron-constantin-222-steel

Vintage 222 in Steel for Comparison:

https://hairspring.com/exclusives/vacheron-constantin/44018-222-steel/

PCC:

1518 Pink on Pink:

https://www.phillips.com/detail/patek-philippe/CH080122/213

1518 Steel:

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/patek-philippe-1518-steel

2499 Intro:

https://www.phillips.com/article/120019235/a-guide-to-the-patek-philippe-ref-2499-the-art-of-improving-upon-perfection

Vichet:

https://www.phillips.com/detail/patek-philippe/CH080223/186

Odd Crossover Example:

https://www.phillips.com/article/52322742/the-watch-that-shouldnt-exist-but-totally-does-three-times-over

2499 Fourth Series:

https://hairspring.com/finds/fourth-series-2499-patek-philippe-perpetual-calendar-chronograph/

3970 Intro:

https://www.acollectedman.com/blogs/journal/a-collectors-guide-the-3970

3970 First Series:

https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2024/the-goat-collection-watches-treasures-from-tom-brady/reference-3970-first-series-a-yellow-gold

3970 Second Series:

https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-6515265

3970 Third / Fourth:

https://hairspring.com/finds/fourth-series-patek-philippe-3970ep/

5970 Intro:

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/a-guide-to-collecting-the-patek-philippe-5970-perpetual-calendar-chronograph

Some Crazy 5970 Orders:

https://revolutionwatch.com/eric-claptons-patek-philippe-white-gold-5970-with-brick-bracelet/

5270 Intro:

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/patek-philippe-5270g-review

Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon:

https://hairspring.com/finds/740-056-a-lange-sohne-datograph-perpetual-tourbillon-2/

Only Wrist:

Tiffany Day-Date:

https://amsterdamvintagewatches.com/shop/rolex-day-date-1803-tiffany-co/

105.035:

https://www.acollectedman.com/products/lange_saxonia-darth-platinum-105-035

5070:

https://hairspring.com/finds/saatchi-london-5070p-patek-philippe-chronograph/

Have you ever wondered if it’s appropriate to wear a dive watch on leather? This week, Erik & Max have the final answer. Plus, a Daytona on alligator? What about a VC 1921 Historiques on NATO? Contrast stitching? What faux pas exist in strap wearing if any? This, plus an analysis on Roman numerals, appropriate use, and critique of their frequent misuse. Finally, an Only Wrist to help out AP. 

Zuck:

https://www.instagram.com/wristcheck/p/DAdsAr4Nf8l/?img_index=1

https://www.gq.com/story/mark-zuckerberg-greubel-forsey-almost-one-million-handmade-watch

Combs:

https://www.instagram.com/niccoloy/p/C5hMaNFhsZu/

Lange On a NATO Account:

https://www.instagram.com/lange.on.a.nato/

Kristian Haagen’s Incredible Alligator Nato:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DEUHw4WsVWX/?img_index=1

14800 Royal Oak on Strap:

https://hairspring.com/finds/peach-dial-14800ba-audemars-piguet-royal-oak/

6007:

https://www.patek.com/en/collection/calatrava/6007G-001

5373:

https://www.patek.com/en/collection/grand-complications/5373P-001

Aquanaut Strap Guillotine:

https://www.instagram.com/alekswatches/reel/CyyVMRuNyDO/

Removable Bracelet Odysseus:

https://hairspring.com/exclusives/a-lange-sohne/363-179-odysseus-first-generation-steel/

Roman Numeral Watches:

https://hairspring.com/finds/first-generation-403-035-a-lange-sohne-datograph/

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

https://hairspring.com/finds/laurent-ferrier-classic-moon/

https://hairspring.com/finds/2007-commissioned-cartier-crash/

https://goldammer.me/blogs/articles/rolex-oysterquartz-datejust-guide

https://thekeystone.com/products/patek-philippe-platinum-annual-calendar-power-reserve-watch-ref-5056

Only Wrist:

5516:

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/vintage-audemars-piguet-reference-5516-perpetual-calendar

5072 in Steel:

https://shop.hodinkee.com/products/1950s-audemars-piguet-oversized-ref-5072-with-small-signature

Remaster02:

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/introducing-ap-remaster02

5554:

https://apchronicles.audemarspiguet.com/en/model/royal-oak-25554

Ader:

https://www.ader-paris.fr/en/lot/142763/23436868-audemars-piguet-pre-model-1530-ndeg-44644-sold-march-1-1942

Today marks the 50th episode of the Hairspring podcast, for which Erik & Max are extremely honored to be joined by Ben Clymer, founder of Hodinkee. In a very candid and wide-ranging chat, we cover the arc of Hodinkee so far, Ben as a collector today, and his dream unlimited-budget 3 watch collection—amongst much else. This includes thoughts on what’s wrong with influencers, views on condition, and just how handsome Rexhep actually is. This was both a privilege and a real joy to record. 50 episodes ago, we couldn’t have imagined how great a time we’d have both making this and hearing how you all interface with our meandering nonsense. Fifty more absurd debates and Only Wrists coming at you shortly, thank you for the ride and a special thanks to Ben here for taking the time. Enjoy. 

Links Mentioned:

Daytona:

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-new-rolex-daytona

‘Blackout’ 14270 Read:

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=926666

2526:

https://hairspring.com/finds/2526-patek-philippe-calatrava-white-gold/

6240:

https://hairspring.com/finds/small-floating-dial-6240-rolex-daytona/

2915 Guide:

https://speedmaster101.com/2915-2/

True Confessions of a Watch Geek:

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/03/20/confessions-of-a-watch-geek

Simon Brette in Pink Gold:

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/hands-on-simon-brette-chronometre-aristans-rose

Most Complicated VC:

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/video-vacheron-constantin-berkley-grand-comp

Hodinkee MB&F:

https://hairspring.com/exclusives/mbf/lm101-for-hodinkee-steel/

Hodinkee VC CdV:

https://www.phillips.com/detail/vacheron-constantin/NY080118/72

3 Questions:

Googling Recently:

https://hairspring.com/finds/5004a-patek-philippe-perpetual-calendar-split-seconds/

https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2024/important-watches/reference-1436-a-rare-pink-gold-split-seconds

https://www.phillips.com/detail/patek-philippe/CH080524/25?fromSearch=3970

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/eric-claptons-patek-philippe-2499

https://watchesbysjx.com/2016/05/a-detailed-look-at-eric-claptons-one-of-a-kind-patek-philippe-ref-5004p.html

Last to Wow:

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/hands-on-simon-brette-chronometre-aristans-rose

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/introducing-rexhep-rexhepi-cc2-ruby

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-greubel-forsey-signature-1-2

3 Watch Roll:

Briggs Cunningham 565:

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-incredible-watches-and-cars-of-briggs-cunningham

6264 Lemon:

https://hairspring.com/finds/lemon-paul-newman-6264-rolex-daytona-2/

RRCC2:

https://www.acollectedman.com/pages/rexhep-rexhepi-chronometre-contemporain-two

Pour le Mérite Tourbillon:

https://langepedia.com/a-lange-sohne-1815/lange-tourbillon-pour-le-merite/

Only Wrist:

https://hairspring.com/exclusives/patek-philippe/3940p-perpetual-calendar-second-series-platinum/

https://hairspring.com/finds/laurent-ferrier-classic-moon/

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/patek-philippe-ref-5270j-001-perpetual-calendar-chronograph-introducing

In a bit of a first, this week is a philosophical rumination. What does it really mean to be into watches and why the hell should any of us be where we are? If you want to be a professional and make it a career, what options are available to you? And what’s the difference between a dealer and a retailer anyway? Erik & Max attempt to answer and so much more. Plus, if you’re bartending and want to start conversations, what watch should you wear?

Links Mentioned:

Le Mans Daytona:

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/just-because-two-rolex-le-mans-daytona

Stanford Marshmallow Experiment:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanford_marshmallow_experiment

Only Wrist:

https://hairspring.com/finds/mark-2-tropical-dial-1665-double-red-rolex-sea-dweller/

https://hairspring.com/finds/p810-cornavin-amf-diver/

(Correction: Seconds hand, minute hand, and jump hour, misspoke)

https://hairspring.com/finds/monoblocco-3525-rolex-chronograph/

https://hairspring.com/finds/concorde-1675-rolex-gmt-master/

Today’s independents aren’t battling over complication, they’re battling to perfect simplicity. Erik & Max asked you for your most expressive formats of Time Only watchmaking. Now, it’s time to relay some of the best three-handers the world has ever seen and why. This reaches far beyond the known models to Tortoise automatons, dad watches, 530s, Elegantes, and Klings. 

Links Mentioned:

Max’s Goldberger Correction:

https://www.monacolegendauctions.com/auction/exclusive-timepieces-35/lot-110

Greatest Number of Votes:

https://www.phillips.com/detail/philippe-dufour/CH080221/115?fromSearch=simplicity

https://hairspring.com/finds/rexhep-rexhepi-chronometre-contemporain-rrcc1/

https://hairspring.com/finds/2526-patek-philippe-calatrava-white-gold/

Mid-Range Votes:

FPJ Debate:

CS:

https://hairspring.com/exclusives/fp-journe/chronometre-souverain-pink-gold/

Vagabondage:

https://hairspring.com/finds/fp-journe-vagabondage-ii-platinum/

https://hairspring.com/finds/fp-journe-vagabondage-iii-in-pink-gold/

Remaining Calatravas:

530:

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/patek-philippe-reference-530-most-important-2017

https://le-monde-edmond.com/patek-530-black-dial/

2508:

https://www.phillips.com/detail/patek-philippe/CH080224/131

565:

https://www.phillips.com/detail/patek-philippe/CH080122/280

570:

https://www.phillips.com/detail/patek-philippe/CH080319/43

Tool Watches:

https://hairspring.com/finds/king-sub-6200-rolex-submariner/

https://hairspring.com/finds/1-of-150-blancpain-barakuda-fifty-fathoms/

https://hairspring.com/finds/mark-3-dial-1016-rolex-explorer/

https://hairspring.com/finds/honeycomb-dial-6350-rolex-explorer-2/

https://perezcope.com/2017/03/17/the-history-of-panerai-watches-at-a-glance/

Cartier:

https://hairspring.com/finds/cartier-cpcp-tank-a-guichets-in-rose-gold/

https://hairspring.com/exclusives/cartier/prive-tank-normale-platinum/

https://hairspring.com/finds/salmon-dial-nso-cartier-crash/

https://hairspring.com/finds/78086-cartier-paris-tank-louis-grande-with-beads-of-rice-bracelet/

https://hairspring.com/exclusives/cartier/tank-cintree-100th-anniversary-yellow-gold/

LF:

https://hairspring.com/exclusives/laurent-ferrier/galet-traveller-red-gold/

Chopard 1.96:

https://hairspring.com/finds/16-1860-2-chopard-luc-calibre-1-96-2/

Lange:

260.028 PLM:

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

239.050 Homage to FA:

https://hairspring.com/exclusives/a-lange-sohne/239-050-1815-thin-homage-to-fa-lange-honey-gold/

222.048 Side Step:

https://www.europeanwatch.com/blog/a-lange-and-sohne-1815-side-step-222-048-wempe-review

Single Replies:

5072:

https://shop.hodinkee.com/products/1950s-audemars-piguet-oversized-ref-5072-with-small-signature

https://www.acollectedman.com/blogs/journal/interview-raul-pages

https://www.haldimann.swiss/en/

Tortoise:

https://pageswatches.com/automaton-tortoise/

Only Wrist:

https://hairspring.com/exclusives/fp-journe/elegante-48-titanium/

https://www.phillips.com/article/106928748/interview-christian-klings-on-psychology-the-calming-effect-of-geneva-stripes-and-georges-80th

https://quillandpad.com/2023/06/17/collecting-and-patronage-two-unique-watches-from-independent-watchmaker-christian-klings-reprise/

Erik & Max attempt to defy the tropes of the podcast, opting for something a bit out of character. This week they attempt to give some examples of non-independent modern watches which are quite compelling. There are picks under 10K, all the way up to crazy values. Plus, a bit of a quick auction chat. From an Egyptian President's Day-Date to a Zenith G381, it’s all in here. 

Links Mentioned:

https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2024/important-watches-2/reference-1803-day-date-a-yellow-gold-automatic

https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2021/important-watches-5/day-date-reference-1803-a-white-gold-wristwatch

https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-6515279

Modern Watches:

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/hands-on-chopard-luc-xps-luc-qualite-fleurier

Attainable Watches:

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/introducing-omega-fois-speedmaster-2024

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/intro-porsche-design-chronograph-1-in-titanium-carbide

https://revolutionwatch.com/introducing-the-zenith-a3818-the-airweight-cover-girl-for-revolution-the-rake/

https://shop.hodinkee.com/blogs/journal/zenith-el-primero-revival-g381-yellow-gold

Random Apartment in Zenith Debut:

https://limited.hodinkee.com/zenith/

Mid-Market Watches:

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-new-rolex-daytona

https://hairspring.com/finds/126509-rolex-cosmograph-daytona/

https://hairspring.com/exclusives/vacheron-constantin/7910v-everest-overseas-dual-time-titanium/

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-grey-nato-episode-85-a-chat-with-adventurer-cory-richards

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/intro-reverso-tribute-chronograph-in-pink-gold

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-jaeger-lecoultre-reverso-monoface-in-steel-now-back-with-a-smaller-case-live-pics

High End:

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/hands-on-chopard-luc-1860-flying-tourbillon-28-years-in-the-making

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/hands-on-lange-datograph-handwerkskunst

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/hands-on-lange-datograph-perpetual-tourbillon-honeygold-lumen

https://hairspring.com/exclusives/a-lange-sohne/140-035-zeitwerk-lumen-phantom-platinum/

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-golden-ellipse-is-back-on-bracelet

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/weve-seen-the-blue-ceramic-ap-royal-oak-irl-and-heres-what-we-think

5270 on Bracelet:

https://www.patek.com/en/collection/grand-complications/5270-1R-001

5270 with ‘Chin’:

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/patek-philippe-5270g-review

5970 Saatchi:

https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2022/the-international-connoisseur-jewels-and-watches/reference-5970g-019-a-white-gold-perpetual

Only Wrist:

An Atrocious Datejust:

https://cagau.com/product/rolex-datejust-41-oystersteel-jubilee-custom-diamond-set-covert-dial-green-gemstone-bezel/

https://hairspring.com/finds/e853-jaeger-lecoultre-memovox/

There is no way in which to avoid values when talking about serious watches; this week Erik & Max lean into that fact by building a collection around a bit of lighthearted speculation. Yes, that is faux pas behavior, but it is also a ton of fun. As a little bonus, they reflect on a year becoming more engrossed in watches to draw some resolutions for the coming year. Finally, an Only Wrist for Mr Gates. 

Links Mentioned:

MB&F Robo-man: 

https://www.mbandf.com/people-spirit/collectibles/robotoys

Ellipse Lighter:

https://rareandfine.com/collectibles/ref-9507-blue-translucent-enamel-golden-ellipse-lighter/

Building a 100K 3-Watch Collection That Must Go Up in Value:

Complication Discussion:

https://hairspring.com/finds/5040g-patek-philippe-perpetual-calendar/

https://hairspring.com/exclusives/a-lange-sohne/330-026-saxonia-annual-calendar-white-gold/

Chronograph Discussion:

https://hairspring.com/finds/green-don-bezel-2998-3-omega-speedmaster/

https://speedmaster101.com/105-002-2/

https://hairspring.com/finds/2915-2-broad-arrow-omega-speedmaster/

https://www.phillips.com/detail/vacheron-constantin/NY080118/72

Intro to the 5070:

https://www.phillips.com/article/125814992/patek-philippe-chronograph-5070-guide

https://hairspring.com/exclusives/vacheron-constantin/47101-salmon-guilloche-dial-les-historiques-chronograph-platinum/

(47101 caseback is snap, not screw, a small correction)

Steel Sports Discussion:

https://hairspring.com/exclusives/rolex/1603-vertically-brushed-dial-datejust-steel/

https://hairspring.com/finds/20368-1-universal-geneve-polerouter/

https://www.watchprosite.com/rolex/rolex-1665-sea-dweller-mk1-patent-pending-twins-/732.964148.6706998/

https://hairspring.com/exclusives/vacheron-constantin/46003-222-steel-gold/

https://hairspring.com/finds/black-dial-1019-rolex-milgauss-2/

Only Wrist:

(Edit I remembered incorrectly, it was 1 959 Bill crash tested not multiple vehicles))

https://hairspring.com/finds/porcelain-floating-cosmograph-16528-rolex-daytona/

https://hairspring.com/finds/1530-rolex-oyster-perpetual-date-4/