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What Dealers Can't Sell Right Now | Watchlist Pt. 2
More dealers on the watches sitting in stock—simple Langes, early Speedmasters, and why a 'naked' Datejust scares buyers. (Plus, tariffs.)
Jul 30 • Tony Traina
Getting to Know Derek Pratt, the Watchmaker's Watchmaker | Ref. 09
Mary Pratt on her father, meeting George Daniels, and Reuleaux triangles.
Jul 26 • Tony Traina
He's Been to the Titanic 5 Times—Here's What He Wore
Plus: a Rolex sales associate talks, Lorier's new era, and the best watch-brand creator partnership yet.
Jul 24 • Tony Traina
An Introduction to Unpolished
A start here guide for new enthusiasts and collectors.
Jul 17 • Tony Traina
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Taking His Watches to the Titanic (David Concannon)
David Concannon on finding Apollo, working with Rolex, and using his tools.
Jul 24 • Tony Traina
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26 Incredibly Niche Watches I Love
Feb 18 • Tony Traina
47 Unpolished Rules for Watch Collecting
Sep 25, 2025 • Tony Traina
10 New Watches I'd Actually Buy at Retail
Jun 26 • Tony Traina
12 Predictions and Rumors for 2026
Dec 31, 2025 • Tony Traina
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The newsletter for watch collectors. Recs on what to buy (and not to). From a former Hodinkee editor.

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Behind Lorier's Acquisition by Worn & Wound
The updated core collection is now available for pre-order.
Jul 24 • Tony Traina
The Supplier Shortcut and Stern Dials | Ref. 08
How the Must de Cartier pushed Switzerland's most famous dialmaker toward the democratization of luxury.
Jul 20 • Tony Traina
The Real Story Behind the Most Famous Watch Review Ever
A 'start here' guide for Unpolished, plus I applied for a gold MoonSwatch.
Jul 17 • Tony Traina
The Most Sinn of All Sinns | Ref. 07
And a few EZM1s you can actually buy right now.
Jul 13 • Tony Traina
The Boomer Watch Is On Sale
But is anyone buying it?
Jul 9 • Tony Traina
A Very American Way to Lose an Industry | Ref. 06
The American spirit that invented the watch industry—and so much else—also explains why we often can't hold onto it.
Jul 4 • Tony Traina
Real Review | Ming Polymesh and 'Add to Cart' Innovation
The numbers behind Unpolished in 2026—plus, the 3D-printed bracelet I can't stop touching.
Jul 1 • Tony Traina
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