Pull The Crown

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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 listening!

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    🔥 Watches & Wonders 2026: Tudor STOLE the Show?! —] Pull The Crown

    Big thanks to OVTLYR for supporting the show 🙌 ⚡️ Save Time ⏳ Make Money 💸 and Start Winning 🥇 with Less Risk 🎯 → https://www.ovtlyr.com/?fpr=pullthecrown Watches & Wonders 2026 delivered… and this year, there’s a LOT to unpack. From Rolex’s quiet Daytona drop to Tudor absolutely stealing the spotlight, and heavy hitters like Audemars Piguet, Vacheron Constantin, and Parmigiani bringing serious heat — we break down everything that actually matters. Some brands impressed. Some didn’t. And a few might’ve completely changed the conversation heading into 2026. ❓ Who actually WON Watches & Wonders 2026? 📌 The lineup ⌚ Rolex 2026 releases (including the off-catalog Daytona) 🛠️ Tudor’s insane BB58 update + new drops 🏛️ Audemars Piguet booth & standout pieces 😐 Patek Philippe’s underwhelming year? 🟠 Vacheron Constantin ultra-thin Overseas 🌑 Omega reverse panda Speedmaster 📅 JLC perpetual calendar updates 🔥 Parmigiani as Julien’s top pick 🌊 Grand Seiko pricing controversy 🪖 Panerai’s bold releases 💎 Cartier Roadster & Santos Dumont ⚙️ IWC Ingenieur 35mm 🧱 Bvlgari Octo Finissimo 37mm 🌀 Ulysse Nardin “Superfreak” Chris —] https://www.instagram.com/mr_mennillo/ Julien —] https://www.instagram.com/morozjulien/ Time waits for no one, but if you need a second, you could always Pull The Crown —] https://PullTheCrown.com Thanks for watching! #WatchesAndWonders #Rolex #Tudor #AudemarsPiguet #PatekPhilippe #VacheronConstantin #Omega #GrandSeiko #Cartier #IWC #Bvlgari #Panerai #UlysseNardin #luxurywatches #watchcollecting #pullthecrown

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    🔓 Your Rolex AD’s Vault EXPOSED! Pepsi Discontinued!? The RAREST Submariner Ever —] Pull The Crown

    Big thanks to OVTLYR for supporting the show 🙌 ⚡️ Save Time ⏳ Make Money 💸 and Start Winning 🥇 with Less Risk 🎯 → https://www.ovtlyr.com/?fpr=pullthecrown Is Rolex actually sold out… or are dealers choosing who gets what? Chris & Julien break down the system behind pieces like the Rolex Sky-Dweller and why getting one might not be what you think. Topics: 📰 Watches & Wonders Predictions (Tudor anniversary, Milgauss return, Coke GMT, AP & VC moves) 🕵️ The truth about Rolex AD inventory (allocation vs waitlist explained) 💸 The spend history game — what it REALLY takes to get a Rolex Daytona 📦 The backroom myth — how many watches never hit the display case? 📈 Grey market reality — if ADs are empty… why isn’t the market? 👀 The employee angle — who actually controls the sale? ⌚ 1970 Red Submariner review 💬 Viewer comments & questions Chris —] https://www.instagram.com/mr_mennillo/ Julien —] https://www.instagram.com/morozjulien/ Time waits for no one, but if you need a second, you could always Pull The Crown —] https://PullTheCrown.com Thanks for watching! #rolex #luxurywatches #watchtok #watchcollector #daytona #skydweller #redsubmariner #watchdealer #greymarket #pullthecrown

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    Watchmaker Exposes Rolex! Julien Got Insta-Baited... + Your Comments Get Personal —] Pull The Crown

    Big thanks to OVTLYR for supporting the show 🙌 ⚡️ Save Time ⏳ Make Money 💸 and Start Winning 🥇 with Less Risk 🎯 → https://www.ovtlyr.com/?fpr=pullthecrown A real watchmaker joins the show… and nothing is off limits. From Rolex service realities to what brands don’t want you to know, we go deep into the craft, the industry, and the truth behind modern watchmaking. Meanwhile, Julien gets pulled into a new pickup with Yema… and we finally address the comments. TOPICS 🛠️ What watchmakers REALLY think about Rolex, AP, and modern brands 💬 Responding to your comments and hot takes ⌚ Julien’s new Yema Navigraf Pearl 📰 Latest watch news (Chris Ward, Vacheron, Hublot & more) 🔥 Watchmaker confessions: overrated complications, service myths & industry secrets Chris —] https://www.instagram.com/mr_mennillo/ Julien —] https://www.instagram.com/morozjulien/ Time waits for no one, but if you need a second, you could always Pull The Crown —] https://PullTheCrown.com Thanks for watching! #pullthecrown #rolex #watchmaker #luxurywatches #yema #horology #watchcollecting #audemarspiguet #patekphilippe #watchcommunity 0:00 Intro 0:27 Watch News 8:13 Interview with Zach the watchmaker 54:31 Reading Comments 1:03:21 Yema Navygraf Pearl CMM.20 Ref. 22.25.20.66.SN.M 1:19:50 Wrist Check

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    Grail Watch Showdown: Nautilus vs Royal Oak 💎⌚ —] Pull The Crown

    Big thanks to OVTLYR for supporting the show 🙌 ⚡️ Save Time ⏳ Make Money 💸 and Start Winning 🥇 with Less Risk 🎯 → https://www.ovtlyr.com/?fpr=pullthecrown Two of the most iconic luxury sports watches ever made go head-to-head: the Patek Philippe Nautilus vs the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak. Both were designed by the legendary Gérald Genta and both reshaped the watch industry forever. But which one truly deserves the crown? In this episode of Pull The Crown, Chris and Julien break down the battle across design, history, movements, and market performance. Topics in this episode ⌚ The design race between the Royal Oak and Nautilus ⚙️ Movement breakdown: AP Cal. 3120 vs Patek CH 28-520 C 📏 Wearability: 39mm Royal Oak vs 40.5mm Nautilus Chronograph 💰 Market performance and resale reality 🔥 Why these two watches dominate the luxury sports category Key watches discussed ⌚ Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15300 ⌚ Patek Philippe Nautilus 5980 ⌚ Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711 Chris —] https://www.instagram.com/mr_mennillo/ Julien —] https://www.instagram.com/morozjulien/ Time waits for no one, but if you need a second, you could always Pull The Crown —] https://PullTheCrown.com Thanks for watching! #pullthecrown #nautilus #royaloak #patekphilippe #audemarspiguet #luxurywatches #watchcollecting #watchpodcast #horology #watchcommunity

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    The Watches We’d Actually Buy With Our Own Money in 2026! —] Pull The Crown

    Big thanks to OVTLYR for supporting the show 🙌 ⚡️ Save Time ⏳ Make Money 💸 and Start Winning 🥇 with Less Risk 🎯 → https://www.ovtlyr.com/?fpr=pullthecrown 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 Chris —] https://www.instagram.com/mr_mennillo/ Julien —] https://www.instagram.com/morozjulien/ Time waits for no one, but if you need a second, you could always Pull The Crown —] https://PullTheCrown.com Thanks for watching! #pullthecrown #watchpodcast #watchcollector #luxurywatches #tudorwatch #frederiqueconstant #omega #longines #glashutteoriginal #hmoser #watchcommunity #watchfam #horology #watchreview #bestwatches2026 #watchcollecting #chronograph #divewatch #integratedbracelet #wristcheck

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    🔥 Which Rolex Generation Is ACTUALLY the Best? 🕰️💥 —] Pull The Crown

    Big thanks to OVTLYR for supporting the show 🙌 ⚡️ Save Time ⏳ Make Money 💸 and Start Winning 🥇 with Less Risk 🎯 → https://www.ovtlyr.com/?fpr=pullthecrown   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?   Chris —] https://www.instagram.com/mr_mennillo/ Julien —] https://www.instagram.com/morozjulien/   Time waits for no one, but if you need a second, you could always Pull The Crown —] https://PullTheCrown.com    Thanks for watching!   #PullTheCrown #Rolex #VintageRolex #NeoVintage #ModernRolex #Submariner #GMTMaster #Hulk #RedSub #WatchCollectors #Horology #LuxuryWatches #PTCWatches

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    From Rolex to AP: A Fan Boy's Turning Point —] Pull The Crown

    Big thanks to OVTLYR for supporting the show 🙌 ⚡️ Save Time ⏳ Make Money 💸 and Start Winning 🥇 with Less Risk 🎯 → https://www.ovtlyr.com/?fpr=pullthecrown  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 Chris —] https://www.instagram.com/mr_mennillo/ Julien —] https://www.instagram.com/morozjulien/ Time waits for no one, but if you need a second, you could always Pull The Crown —] PullTheCrown.com Thanks for watching! #PullTheCrown #WatchCollectors #RolexDaytona #RoyalOak #AudemarsPiguet #LuxuryWatches #WatchPodcast #Horology #WatchCommunity #GrailWatch

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    🚨 Chris SOLD His Grail Watch… The Rolex Daytona Is Gone 😳⌚ —] Pull The Crown

    Big thanks to OVTLYR for supporting the show 🙌 ⚡️ Save Time ⏳ Make Money 💸 and Start Winning 🥇 with Less Risk 🎯 with OVTLYR → https://ovtlyr.com?fpr=pullthecrown 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. Chris —] https://www.instagram.com/mr_mennillo/ Julien —] https://www.instagram.com/morozjulien/ Time waits for no one, but if you need a second, you could always Pull The Crown —] https://www.pullthecrown.com Thanks for watching! #PullTheCrown #RolexDaytona #WatchCollectors #Chronograph #LuxuryWatches #WatchTalk #PTCWatches #Horology #WatchCommunity #WristCheck #HighHorology #DaytonaAlternatives

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    📉 The Watch Market Collapse EXPLAINED —] Pull The Crown

    Big thanks to OVTLYR for supporting the show 🙌 ⚡️ Save Time ⏳ Make Money 💸 and Start Winning 🥇 with Less Risk 🎯 with OVTLYR → https://www.ovtlyr.com/?fpr=pullthecrown 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. Chris —] https://www.instagram.com/mr_mennillo/ Julien —] https://www.instagram.com/morozjulien/ Time waits for no one, but if you need a second, you could always Pull The Crown —] https://www.pullthecrown.com Thanks for watching! #PullTheCrown #WatchMarket #Rolex #LuxuryWatches #WatchCollectors #GreyMarket #Horology #WatchInvesting #PatekPhilippe #AudemarsPiguet #Cartier #WatchTalk #PTCWatches #WristCheck #WatchCommunity

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    Best Watch Releases of 2025 & Gifts for Watch Collectors 🎁 —] Pull The Crown

    Big thanks to OVTLYR for supporting the show 🙌 ⚡️ Save Time ⏳ Make Money 💸 and Start Winning 🥇 with Less Risk 🎯 with OVTLYR → https://www.ovtlyr.com/?fpr=pullthecrown 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? Chris —] https://www.instagram.com/mr_mennillo/ Julien —] https://www.instagram.com/morozjulien/ Time waits for no one, but if you need a second, you could always Pull The Crown —] https://www.pullthecrown.com Thanks for watching! #PullTheCrown #WatchCollectors #ChristmasSpecial #WatchGifts #LuxuryWatches #Horology #WatchTalk #PTCWatches #Rolex #Tudor #Omega #TagHeuer #WristCheck #WatchCommunity #WatchAddict

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    Is Tudor Actually Better Than Rolex?! —] Pull The Crown

    Big thanks to OVTLYR for supporting the show 🙌 ⚡️ Save Time ⏳ Make Money 💸 and Start Winning 🥇 with Less Risk 🎯 with OVTLYR → https://ovtlyr.com?fpr=pullthecrown This week, we break down one of the biggest debates in watch culture: Rolex vs Tudor. The history, the hype, the value, the movements, the flex, the taste — and which one actually deserves your wrist. No fanboy angles. No brand loyalty. Just the real comparison people never do honestly. ⏱ Topics: 🏰 Why Tudor was created and what it actually is ⚔️ Rolex vs Tudor: design, prestige, movements 🛠 How Kenissi changed Tudor forever 📈 Value, retention & who really delivers more for the money ⌚️ When we’d pick Tudor over Rolex 🤝 Is Tudor the best “interim” watch before a Rolex? 🔥 Our final take: hype vs enjoyment 👇 Rolex or Tudor — which one are you taking and why? Drop it in the comments. Chris —] https://www.instagram.com/mr_mennillo/ Julien —] https://www.instagram.com/morozjulien/ Time waits for no one, but if you need a second, you could always Pull The Crown —] https://www.pullthecrown.com Thanks for watching! #PullTheCrown #Rolex #Tudor #RolexVsTudor #WatchCollectors #LuxuryWatches #WatchTalk #PTCWatches #Horology #WatchCommunity #WristCheck #Timepieces #WatchAddict #MensStyle #BlackBay #Submariner

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    We Pressure an Authorized Dealer Into Revealing the Truth! —] Pull The Crown

    Big thanks to OVTLYR for supporting the show 🙌 ⚡️ Save Time ⏳ Make Money 💸 and Start Winning 🥇 with Less Risk 🎯 with OVTLYR → https://ovtlyr.com?fpr=pullthecrown 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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    Should You Buy a Quartz Rolex, AP, or Patek? —] Pull The Crown

    Big thanks to OVTLYR for supporting the show 🙌 ⚡️ Save Time ⏳ Make Money 💸 and Start Winning 🥇 with Less Risk 🎯 with OVTLYR → https://ovtlyr.com?fpr=pullthecrown 💥 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? Chris —] https://www.instagram.com/mr_mennillo/ Julien —] https://www.instagram.com/morozjulien/ Time waits for no one, but if you need a second, you could always Pull The Crown —] https://www.pullthecrown.com Thanks for watching! #PullTheCrown #QuartzCrisis #LuxuryWatches #Rolex #PatekPhilippe #AudemarsPiguet #GrandSeiko #SeikoAstron #BreitlingAerospace #CartierTank #Horology #WatchCollectors #WatchTalk #WatchPodcast #QuartzWatch #SpringDrive #LuxuryTimepieces

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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 Chris —] https://www.instagram.com/mr_mennillo/ Julien —] https://www.instagram.com/morozjulien/ Time waits for no one, but if you need a second, you could always Pull The Crown —] https://www.pullthecrown.com Thanks for watching! #PullTheCrown #IWC #BradPitt #IWCEngineer #IWCIngenieur #F1Movie #LuxuryWatches #WatchTalk #Horology #PatekPhilippe #AudemarsPiguet #IWCPilot #SonnyHayes #WatchCollectors #PTCWatches #GentaDesign

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    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 Time waits for no one, but if you need a second, you could always Pull The Crown —] https://www.pullthecrown.com Thanks for watching! #PullTheCrown #InvictaProDiver #Seiko5 #BudgetWatches #WatchCollectors #PTCWatches #WatchTalk #CheapWatches #AffordableWatches #Under50Challenge #QuartzVsMechanical #SeikoSportsmatic #WatchComparison #WatchCommunity

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    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? Comment below 👇 Time waits for no one, but if you need a second, you could always Pull The Crown —] https://www.pullthecrown.com Thanks for watching! #PullTheCrown #Rolex #Omega #RolexSubmariner #OmegaSeamaster #WatchCollectors #LuxuryWatches #PTCWatches #WatchTalk #DiveWatches

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    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? Time waits for no one, but if you need a second, you could always Pull The Crown —] https://www.pullthecrown.com Thanks for watching! #PullTheCrown #RolexAD #RolexCulture #ToxicLuxury #PTCWatches #RolexVsOmega #LuxuryWatchTalk #WatchCollectors #RolexExperience #PullTheCrownPodcast

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    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? Time waits for no one, but if you need a second, you could always Pull The Crown —] https://www.pullthecrown.com Thanks for watching! #PullTheCrown #Rolex #RolexWaitlist #LuxuryWatches #WatchCollectors #PTCWatches #RolexAtRetail #WatchTalk #RolexHacks

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    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 Pull The Crown —] https://www.pullthecrown.com Thanks for watching! #PullTheCrown #WatchTariff #SwissWatches #PTCWatches #LuxuryWatchMarket #Rolex #Omega #PatekPhilippe #AudemarsPiguet #Tissot #GrandSeiko #WatchCollectors

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    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   Time waits for no one, but if you need a second, you could always Pull The Crown —] https://www.pullthecrown.com Thanks for watching!   #PullTheCrown #WatchCollabs #MoonSwatch #LuxuryWatches #WatchCollectors #TiffanyDial #WatchFails #APxMarvel #WatchTrends #PTCWatches #WatchRanking #SwatchOmega

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    Luxury Looks for Less: Affordable Alternatives to Iconic Watches —] Pull The Crown

    Want the look of a Rolex, Patek, or Richard Mille without emptying your savings? In this episode of Pull The Crown, Chris and Julien bring their best budget-friendly alternatives to the world’s most iconic luxury watches. From the Daytona to the Nautilus, we’re keeping the class — and skipping the price tag. 🔄 What’s Inside: 🆚 Rolex Daytona → Seiko Speed Timer 🌑 Omega Speedmaster → Bulova Lunar Pilot 📅 Rolex Day-Date → Tudor Glamour / Orient President 🔲 Cartier Tank → Longines Dolce Vita 🌊 Rolex Submariner → Orient Kamasu 💥 Richard Mille → Tsar Bomba 🧠 Patek Grand Complications → Longines Triple Calendar 🧳 Patek Nautilus → Yema Wristmaster / Frederique Constant Worldtimer & Perpetual Calendar 👀 Plus: A colorful drop from Baltic kicks off our watch news segment. ⌚ Wrist Check: Chris — Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 Julien — Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15300ST Time waits for no one, but if you need a second, you could always Pull The Crown —] https://PullTheCrown.com #PullTheCrown #AffordableWatches #LuxuryWatchAlternatives #WatchPodcast #WatchCollectors #WatchTalk #RolexAlternatives #PatekAlternatives #WatchNews #Horology #WatchCommunity #WatchEnthusiasts #SeikoSpeedTimer #BulovaLunarPilot #OrientKamasu #TsarBomba #TissotPRX

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    🛠️ 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

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    📊 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

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    ⌚👑 Budget Kings: The Best Watches Under $1,000 💸 --] Pull The Crown

    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

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    🤫 Timepieces of the Underworld: Gangster Watches Explored ⌚ --] Pull The Crown

    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

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    ⚪ White Dial Chronograph SHOWDOWN! Rolex DAYTONA Vs Omega SPEEDMASTER! ⏱️ --] Pull The Crown

    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

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    WTF Was Rolex Thinking?… and the Best Releases from Watches & Wonders 2025 --] Pull The Crown

    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

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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 listening!

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