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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.
May 25
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Tony Traina
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Nobody's Rioting for Neovintage Blancpain
AP's pre-owned plans, a lesson in humility, and a market update on the Blancpain Villeret.
May 21
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Tony Traina
45
25
1
Royal Popped
What the AP x Swatch launch looked like at a suburban Chicago mall.
May 18
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Tony Traina
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How to Hunt for Watches on eBay
How to search, how to deal, and how to not lose your shirt on a vintage Mido.
May 14
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Tony Traina
50
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3
The Steel Lange That Was Never for Sale | Ref. 01
A new Sunday series on watches mostly forgotten to history.
May 10
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Tony Traina
46
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10 Takes | Cartier, Daniel Roth, Swatch x Royal Oak, and More
Why more brands need to find their version of Christopher Nolan's 'Batman,' where did all the dive watches go, and watchmaking's Four Families.
May 7
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Tony Traina
50
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What Dealers Can't Sell Right Now | The Watchlist
How to double a watch's price in 6 months, + the April Unpolished recap.
May 4
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Tony Traina
50
32
April 2026
A Visit to Geneva's Newest Independent Watchmaker
The wrong lesson to learn from the indie boom; the return of the desk clock; Chicago events; a visit to Gregory Proz.
Apr 28
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Tony Traina
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A Visit to Geneva's Newest Independent Watchmaker [Audio]
The wrong lesson to learn from the indie boom; the return of the desk clock; Chicago events; a visit to Gregory Proz.
Apr 28
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Tony Traina
4
18:21
Notes from the Beige Halls | Geneva Dispatch
What happens when even the barista knows about the watches and the wonders.
Apr 21
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Tony Traina
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25
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Q&A | Watches and Wonders 2026 Edition
photo dump + leave your questions in the comments.
Apr 19
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Tony Traina
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15 Rapid-Fire Thoughts on Watches & Wonders
Rolex, Tudor, Cartier, and more quick takes on all the releases from Geneva.
Apr 15
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Tony Traina
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42
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