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Should You Buy a Quartz Rolex, AP, or Patek? —] Pull The Crown

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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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Is Brad Pitt’s IWC better than a Patek Philippe or AP? —] Pull The Crown

💥 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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#PullTheCrown #IWC #BradPitt #IWCEngineer #IWCIngenieur #F1Movie #LuxuryWatches #WatchTalk #Horology #PatekPhilippe #AudemarsPiguet #IWCPilot #SonnyHayes #WatchCollectors #PTCWatches #GentaDesign

Can You Buy a GOOD Watch For Under 50$!? —] Pull The Crown

💸 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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#PullTheCrown #InvictaProDiver #Seiko5 #BudgetWatches #WatchCollectors #PTCWatches #WatchTalk #CheapWatches #AffordableWatches #Under50Challenge #QuartzVsMechanical #SeikoSportsmatic #WatchComparison #WatchCommunity

Convincing a Submariner Fanboy that Omega Is King! —] Pull The Crown

💥 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 Retention — why Subs hold & Seamasters dip
📖 History — Bond, heritage, and brand legacy
🔥 Hype & Noticeability — which one really makes a statement? Which side are you on — Submariner or Seamaster?
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#PullTheCrown #Rolex #Omega #RolexSubmariner #OmegaSeamaster #WatchCollectors #LuxuryWatches #PTCWatches #WatchTalk #DiveWatches

The Secret Room at Patek is Real… And Rolex ADs Could Learn a Lesson —] Pull The Crown

💥 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 brands play the game?
⚖️ Omega and others: better service, less exclusivity?
🔮 Will Rolex culture ever actually change?
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#PullTheCrown #RolexAD #RolexCulture #ToxicLuxury #PTCWatches #RolexVsOmega #LuxuryWatchTalk #WatchCollectors #RolexExperience #PullTheCrownPodcast

Your Coach to Get a Rolex at Retail —] Pull The Crown

💥 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 Authorized Dealers
✈️ Travel, connections, and the grey market reality
💭 Are allocation lists sustainable for the long-term?
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#PullTheCrown #Rolex #RolexWaitlist #LuxuryWatches #WatchCollectors #PTCWatches #RolexAtRetail #WatchTalk #RolexHacks

Rolex Prices About to EXPLODE?! 39% US Tariff on Swiss Watches —] Pull The Crown

💥 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)
💸 Impact on retail, pre-owned, and grey market
📉 How dealers, brands, and collectors will respond
🌍 Market shifts to Asia, Middle East & Europe
🛠️ Potential loopholes and brand strategies
🔮 Predictions on which watches will spike in price Time waits for no one, but if you need a second, you could always
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#PullTheCrown #WatchTariff #SwissWatches #PTCWatches #LuxuryWatchMarket #Rolex #Omega #PatekPhilippe #AudemarsPiguet #Tissot #GrandSeiko #WatchCollectors

The Nespresso Watch Is Real — And Of Course, It's a Hublot —] Pull The Crown

💥 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
 
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#PullTheCrown #WatchCollabs #MoonSwatch #LuxuryWatches #WatchCollectors #TiffanyDial #WatchFails #APxMarvel #WatchTrends #PTCWatches #WatchRanking #SwatchOmega

🛠️ Watch Maintenance: The Do’s, Don’ts & Disasters ⌚ --] Pull The Crown

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

📊 Watch Creator Tier List: Who's Really on Top? 🤔 --] Pull The Crown

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