Pull The Crown

Welcome to Pull The Crown, the place for off-the-cuff watch content. Join us as Chris, a watch collector, and Julien, a watch dealer, debate their perspectives on everything watch-related. Time waits for no one, but if you need a second, you could always Pull The Crown. Thanks for watching! Instagram: @pullthecrown

Listen on:

  • Apple Podcasts
  • Podbean App
  • Spotify
  • Amazon Music
  • iHeartRadio
  • PlayerFM
  • Listen Notes
  • Podchaser
  • BoomPlay

Episodes

Thursday Jul 31, 2025

💥 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 Heuer’s racing comeback at Goodwood🔴 Omega × Swatch MoonSwatch – is it overhyped?🔵 AP × Marvel: legit flex or comic cosplay?🟢 Supreme × Jacob & Co. – trolling or trend?🟣 Hublot × Nespresso – no words…⚫ Dream collabs we’d actually want to see💎 Why Tiffany dials go for millions — and what makes them so rare
 
Time waits for no one, but if you need a second, you could always Pull The Crown —] https://www.pullthecrown.comThanks for watching!
 
#PullTheCrown #WatchCollabs #MoonSwatch #LuxuryWatches #WatchCollectors #TiffanyDial #WatchFails #APxMarvel #WatchTrends #PTCWatches #WatchRanking #SwatchOmega

Thursday Jun 26, 2025

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 save you.
🔧 Topics Covered:
🪫 Battery changes — Timex, Seiko, Grand Seiko
🏪 Authorized Dealers vs Independent Watchmakers
💎 Replacing crystals, polishing cases, & scratch removal
🧰 When to DIY and when to leave it to the pros
🧴 Protective stickers, nanocoating, and other myths
🖐️ The real etiquette of placing your watch on a table
👀 🪛 Are high-end tools worth it?
🗞️ Watch News:
🌊 Tudor Black Bay 58 Lagoon Blue
⌚ Timex Q 1975 Enigma Reissue
🛩️ Breguet Type XX Chronographe
🌫️ Girard-Perregaux Laureato Infinite Grey
📏 MAEN 37 Ultra Thin
👇 Tell us your worst maintenance mistake in the comments — and let us know what you'd actually try at home.
#PullTheCrown #WatchMaintenance #WatchCare #WatchFail #LuxuryWatches #WatchAdvice #DIYWatches #WatchCollector #WatchTips #TimexQ #GrandSeiko #SkyDweller #Watchmaker #Horology

Thursday Jun 12, 2025

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

Thursday May 29, 2025

In this episode of Pull The Crown, Chris and Julien go head-to-head in the ultimate budget showdown — each curating a trio of watches under $1,000 USD. From iconic divers to surprising indie picks, it’s a battle of taste, value, and versatility.
🏆 Who builds the better $1K watch collection? You decide in the post-episode poll and comments!
Chris’ Picks:– Tissot PRX– Oris Sixty-Five Diver– Double dose of King Seiko
Julien’s Picks:– Studio Underdog Mint Ch0c Chip– Frederique Constant Slimline Moonphase– Christopher Ward C60 Trident GMT
💬 Featuring: Seiko movement talk, indie brand love, case debates, and a surprise shoutout to Giugiaro.
👇 Vote in the comments and let us know your $1K grails!
#WatchChallenge #BestUnder1000 #PullTheCrown #WatchCollection #AffordableWatches #BudgetWatchBattle #TissotPRX #OrisSixtyFive #StudioUnderdog #FrederiqueConstant #ChristopherWard

Tuesday May 13, 2025

Dive into the intriguing world of gangster timepieces as we uncover the watches favored by infamous mobsters. From Al Capone’s classic choices to Pablo Escobar’s flashy wristwear, discover the stories these watches tell. Plus, our top modern picks for that gangster flair. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more horological tales!
Don’t forget to subscribe for more unfiltered watch talk, reviews, and industry news!
Everything PTC --] PullTheCrown.com
#LuxuryWatches #WatchCollectors #PullTheCrown #WatchPodcast #WristCheck

Tuesday Apr 29, 2025

In today’s episode of Pull The Crown, we dive into one of the ultimate watch rivalries: the Rolex Daytona vs. the Omega Speedmaster! Both iconic, both legendary — but which white dial chronograph truly reigns supreme? Chris and Julien break down everything you need to know: design, wearability, movement, value, history, and that all-important wrist presence. Whether you're Team Daytona, Team Speedy, or just love a good horological debate, this is a showdown you won’t want to miss. Which one would you pick? Let us know in the comments! Don’t forget to subscribe for more unfiltered watch talk, reviews, and industry news!
Everything PTC --] linktree.com/pullthecrown
#RolexDaytona #OmegaSpeedmaster #ChronographShowdown #LuxuryWatches #WatchCollectors #PullTheCrown #WatchPodcast #WristCheck #WatchBattle

Tuesday Apr 22, 2025

In this first episode, Chris and Julien dive headfirst into the biggest horology event of the year: Watches & Wonders 2025. From jaw-dropping innovations to questionable design choices, we’re serving unfiltered opinions on the timepieces that turned heads (or made us scratch them).
Time waits for no one, but if you need a second, you could always Pull The Crown.
Thanks for watching!
Everything PTC: https://linktree.com/pullthecrown

Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.

Podcast Powered By Podbean

Version: 20241125