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A Weird Way To Value Collectible Watches, and Collecting the Patek Philippe 3970
Tell me I'm crazy.
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Tony Traina
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Quarter Pounders and the Art of a Hand-Carved Dial
Catching up with Korea's rising watchmaker; scary good fakes; a unique Chopard with one of the best dials I've seen.
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Tony Traina
5
Breaking: Breitling To Relaunch Another Heritage Brand
With the impending relaunch of Universal Geneve, Breitling and Partners Group have acquired another historic brand known for its chronographs.
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Tony Traina
15
A 'Paul Newman' Daytona, CPO, and What It Means for Collecting Vintage Rolex
A closer look at a curious Paul Newman and the importance of period correct; updates on the Franken Speedmaster; a Watch of the Week from Universal…
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Tony Traina
8
Photo Report: Inside A Big-Time Vintage Watch Meetup
Sights, sounds, and insights from one of the U.S.'s longest-running vintage get-togethers.
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Tony Traina
20

January 2025

Why Vintage Collectors Keep It Original
On authenticity, aging, and Dave Grohl.
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Tony Traina
23
Price Increases, Indie Allocation, and Getting Excited for 2025 | Q&A
Answering your questions; where to find a vintage Calatrava; a Watchlist full of classics.
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Tony Traina
13
What Even Is a Watch Collector (and Is It Me)?
Plus LVMH Watch Week, Daniel Roth, brand furloughs, Chopard L.U.C, and more.
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Tony Traina
13
A Watch Story from L.A., Hands-On with the Vacheron 222, and 2025 Watch Events
Plus, vintage Rolex, Swatch, and Cartier in the Watchlist.
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Tony Traina
14
The Great Big Watch Calendar 2025
The watch industry events, shows, and gatherings to look out for this year.
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Tony Traina
5
Photo Report: Vintage Watches at the Miami Beach Antique Show
Insights on what's selling—and what's not—from the biggest annual show in the U.S.
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Tony Traina
19
Q&A: Ask Me Anything
Launching a newsletter, vintage watches, new releases, geezers — answering your questions
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Tony Traina
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