Best Of

The A. Lange & Söhne Conundrum

When world-class watchmaking meets modern luxury headaches.

Jul 27 •

How Hand-Finishing Became the New Complication

Once a hidden detail, hand-finishing is now a visible signal of value, status, and hype. But what happens when everyone chases the same angles?

Jul 17 •

The Best of 2025 (So Far)

Releases, reporting, and more from the first 6 months of Unpolished.

Jul 5 •

Forget American, These Guys Just Wanna Make Great Watches

Inside the new wave of U.S. watchmaking—and why it’s not about waving the flag.

Jun 24 •

Buying A Watch Is Mostly Vibes—Here’s the Actual Data | Auction Report

A data-driven look at auctions: Which brands beat expectations, which didn’t, and where collectors can find value.

Jun 13 •

Watches Prices Are Insane

A survival guide for collecting watches when watch prices don’t make sense.

Jun 9 •

A First Look at the Berneron Annual Calendar

The Watchlist features a pair of Universal Genèves and a Cartier Tank by any other name—and Berneron's second act.

May 18 •

Beyond Unpolished: Let's Talk About Restoration

Eric Ku on why he 'f*cking hates' that word—and what collectors get wrong.

May 12 •

Watches Keep Getting Better. It Might Also Be Their Biggest Problem.

As technology democratizes watches, luxury brands face new challenges in defining their value

Apr 28 •

The Insider's Guide to Watches and Wonders 2025

The watches, parties, and everything you need to know about the watch world's biggest trade show.

Mar 25 •

20 Predictions and Rumors for 2025

Death to the geezer watch, media and retail realignment, trends and new releases – insights and what to expect this year.

Jan 7 •

Welcome Back (I Left Hodinkee)

A completely incomplete and only mildly offensive Geneva auction preview

Nov 6, 2024 •

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