Unpolished Watches
Tony Traina, kingflumThe newsletter for watch collectors. Recs on what to buy (and not to). From a former Hodinkee editor.
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I enjoy watches, and write about the intersection of watch collecting, philosophy and psychology. ‘SDC Weekly’ (separate section, same Substack) is a newsletter published every week. See “links” in my profile to find the newsletter!
Writing the newsletter for watch collectors and insiders, including what to buy (and what not to). Former editor at Hodinkee, also in GQ, Sotheby's, etc. Mostly vintage.
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