Archive - Unpolished Watches

How To Put Collectors First; A Cartier-signed Rolex GMT-Master from Reddit

Criticism in watch media, a Gilbert Albert Patek, a Cartier Tank to watch out for, and more vintage watches from Omega and Patek.

Nov 19 •

The Watchlist | Lennon's 2499 (Chapter 113), A Fresh Patek Calatrava 565, & An Original Aquanaut

A bonus edition with more vintage Patek chatter than usual and the latest on the world's most valuable watch.

Nov 15 •

Rarity Is Overrated

And what even is this newsletter?

Nov 13 •

A completely incomplete and only mildly offensive Geneva auction preview

Nov 6 •

September 2024

August 2024

Market Update And The End Of The 'Investment Mindset' | August Update

In-depth on watch crystals, plus vintage finds from Heuer, Abercrombie, Zodiac, and Cartier.

Aug 14 •

July 2024

Vintage Finds from Audemars Piguet, Vacheron, Gallet, and More

And is the watch industry dying?!

Jul 25 •

Visiting The Patek Philippe Museum With An iPhone + July Update

Bad photos of special vintage watches; Chinese watchmaking; 30 under 30ish; a Patek jigsaw puzzle.

Jul 9 •

July Update: Are Reports Of The Watch Industry's Collapse Greatly Exaggerated?

Also, local man (me) talks incessantly about his own watches + in-depth on the Rolex Submariner 5513

Jul 2 •

June 2024

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