The newsletter for watch collectors. Recs on what to buy (and not to). From a former Hodinkee editor.
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Real Review: The New Lange & Söhne Saxonia Annual Calendar
Before today’s Real Review: We just published the latest YouTube video on field watches, which you can watch here—and please subscribe to the channel! This post may be too long for email, so click the headline to view it in your browser....
Error Proof or California Dial? | Ref. 03
California or Error Proof?
The Ref is a weekly story about a sometimes-forgotten watch or moment in history. Sunday is the perfect time to step away from the feed for a few blissfully naive minutes to remember the watches that were. Ref....
It's Too Hot Out There
Good morning. The Unpolished Canvas Strap is perfect for summer:
- Two of a Kind. There are only three vintage Patek Philippe references with enamel dials: (1) the well-known ref. 2526, (2) its successor ref. 3428, and (3) ref. 2577. Mo...
The Cartier Watches Nobody Wanted in 1996 | Ref. 02
A 1996 auction catalog, some back-of-napkin math, and a few lessons for today's collectors.
Happy Memorial Day to those in the U.S. Before we get to today’s main event:
Nobody's Rioting for Neovintage Blancpain
Good morning. I’m helping to organize an event at Huckberry Chicago this weekend with Trevor of Pare Pare Podcast, who’s visiting from L.A. Drop me an email, and I’ll reply with the RSVP link: tony[at]unpolishedwatches.com. I know it’s a ho...
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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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