Archive - Unpolished Watches

How we'll collect watches in 50 years | Q&A

Plus: A favorite obtainable release of 2025; how to start collecting vintage Cartier

Dec 27 • Tony Traina

Unpolished Year-in-Review 2025

The most popular stories, themes, and what's coming in 2026.

Dec 19 • Tony Traina

16:18

Photo Report: Visiting the Largest Independent Service Center in the U.S.

Why hundreds of watches pass through Dayton, Ohio every week.

Dec 17 • Tony Traina

December Q&A: Ask Me Anything

See you in the comments, one more time.

Dec 12 • Tony Traina

The Best Watchmaking of 2025 with Jack Forster

Looking back at the biggest trends, technical innovations, and our favorite watches of 2025.

Dec 9 • Tony Traina and Jack Forster

1:01:15

When Expectations Meet Reality | Market Report

Geneva auctions 2025, by the numbers.

Dec 6 • Tony Traina

Is Breguet back?

And a few gift recommendations for the holiday season.

Dec 2 • Tony Traina

November 2025

Introducing: The Unpolished Matte Calfskin Strap

Hands-on with a breakout brand of 2025

Nov 26 • Tony Traina

Understanding the new Tudor Ranger 'Dune' by looking at the original.

A visit to Tudor’s archives helps close the gap between a muddled past and a modern field watch that just makes sense.

Nov 23 • Tony Traina

The Unpolished Guide to Geneva

The best boutiques, museums, manufacturers, and how to eat fondue without ruining your trip.

Nov 18 • Tony Traina

44:25

At My 7 O’Clock: The Closest Look You'll Ever Get at a Steel Patek Philippe 1518

The week started with a 12-franc cappuccino and ended by getting a look under the hood of a $17 million perpetual calendar chronograph.

Nov 12 • Tony Traina

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What Wei Koh Wants from Independent Watchmaking

Talking FP Journe, Revolution, Cartier, what indies are missing, and more with the Man of the Hour.

Nov 6 • Tony Traina

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