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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

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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 Cerachrom execution, we’re diving deep into design philosophy, build quality, collectability, wearability, and long-term value. Is vintage more soulful?

Is neo-vintage the sweet spot? Or is modern Rolex simply engineered better?

⏱ In This Episode:

🕰️ Vintage Rolex (1950s–mid 1980s)

• Acrylic crystals & aluminum bezels

• Matte and gilt dials

• Tool-watch-first mentality

• Red Submariner spotlight

🧠 Neo-Vintage Rolex (mid 1980s–late 2000s)

• Sapphire crystals, aluminum bezels

• Slim cases, classic proportions

• Pre-hype Rolex era

• GMT Master II “Coke” breakdown

🧱 Modern Rolex (2010–present)

• Cerachrom bezels

• Maxi cases & heavier bracelets

• Glidelock clasp & modern reliability

• Submariner Hulk deep dive

🥊 Head-to-Head Debate:

• Design philosophy

• Wearability

• Collectability & value

• Which one we’d actually own

Is vintage a survivor? Is neo-vintage the air-cooled Porsche of Rolex? Is modern the best engineered Rolex ever made?

👇 Which generation are you choosing?

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Julien —] https://www.instagram.com/morozjulien/

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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

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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 hitters that fly under the radar. From hype fatigue to real value, we cover what you actually get when you look beyond the Crown — and why some of these watches might be smarter, cooler, and more enjoyable than chasing a Daytona allocation.

⏱ Topics:

⌚ What makes the Daytona so iconic

💸 Affordable panda chronograph alternatives

🔥 Mid-tier chronos that punch above their weight

🧠 High-horology options that outclass the hype

📉 Value, wearability & collector perspective

🎯 When a Daytona still makes sense — and when it doesn’t

👇 Which Daytona alternative would YOU take? Drop it in the comments.

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Julien —] https://www.instagram.com/morozjulien/

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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.

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Julien —] https://www.instagram.com/morozjulien/

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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. Plus, a special Christmas interview with Christopher Uhl from OVTLYR.

⏱ Topics: 0:00:00

🗣️ Intro 0:02:40

🎁 Stocking stuffer gift ideas for watch collectors 0:18:17

🎙 Special Christmas interview with OVTLYR 0:32:17

⌚ Watches we want this holiday season 0:53:55

🏆 Best watch releases of 2025 1:08:40

💀 Worst watch releases of 2025 1:18:55

🎄 Watch wishes & resolutions for the new year

👇 What watch gift would YOU want under the tree this year?

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Julien —] https://www.instagram.com/morozjulien/

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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 never hears.

⏱ Topics:

🏬 Why certain brands are chosen

📉 Margins, markups & whether discounts still exist

📦 Behind-the-scenes brand pressure

⏳ Waitlists, favoritism & artificial scarcity

🕵️ Grey market vs flippers

🔥 His most honest stories from the AD world

👇 What question would you ask an AD? Drop it in the comments.

#PullTheCrown #AuthorizedDealer #WatchIndustry #LuxuryWatches #WatchCollectors #Omega #IWC #Hublot #Zenith #Breitling #WatchTalk #PTCWatches #GreyMarket #WristCheck #Horology #WatchCommunity #MontrealWatches

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💥 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?

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Julien —] https://www.instagram.com/morozjulien/

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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: precision, durability, and legacy.

Topics Covered:

🏎️ Why Brad Pitt chose the Ingenieur for F1

⌚️ IWC’s “engineer’s watch” DNA

🧠 Gerald Genta design cues and what changed

💪 How it stacks up against Patek Philippe & Audemars Piguet

🔧 The technical tweaks for the film version

🔥 Why the Ingenieur deserves more hype

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Julien —] https://www.instagram.com/morozjulien/

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💸 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

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