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The Fourth Wheel

Chris Hall
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Latest Issues

News Of The Week: October 28th 2026

Hello and welcome back to the Fourth Wheel’s weekly news bulletin. All a bit corporate this week, and not entirely positive either - but I do have two heavyweight watches to talk about from Lange and Laurent Ferrier, as well as a palette cl...

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Issue 226: 34 Things I Learned At Ulysse Nardin

From the unexpected applications of marine chronometers to luminous oil, micro differentials and enamel-dialled telephones

Hello and welcome back to The Fourth Wheel, the weekly watch newsletter that has been to Switzerland and back and fo...

9 days ago
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Issue 225: Review - Longines Spirit Pilot Flyback Chronograph

We know Longines can make a good watch. But can it make me want it?

Hello and welcome back to The Fourth Wheel, the weekly watch newsletter that, at the eleventh hour, realised it was not in possession of a working camera! So this week’s r...

16 days ago
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News Of The Week: October 14th 2026

Hello and welcome back to the Fourth Wheel’s weekly news bulletin. As I say in this week’s podcast, it happens to be quite a visual update, for which I apologise. I’m interested in new watches from MB&F, Baltic and Serica and confused by on...

18 days ago
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Issue 224: Where Does Ebel Fit In Today’s Market?

The 1980s giant has been acquired by Chanel and F.P. Journe, with previous owner Movado retaining a 5 per cent share. What might its future hold?

Hello and welcome back to The Fourth Wheel, the weekly watch newsletter that has been up late...

23 days ago
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