The companion podcast to Unpolished, the newsletter for watch collectors. Follow along for regular chats with collectors and enthusiasts. <br/><br/><a href="https://www.unpolishedwatches.com?utm_medium=podcast">www.unpolishedwatches.com</a>
Unpolished Watches
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The companion podcast to Unpolished, the newsletter for watch collectors. Follow along for regular chats with collectors and enthusiasts. <br/><br/><a href="https://www.unpolishedwatches.com?utm_medium=podcast">www.unpolishedwatches.com</a>
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April 28, 2026
A Visit to Geneva's Newest Independent Watchmaker [Audio]
<p></p><p>This is the audio edition of the April 28 newsletter, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.unpolishedwatches.com/p/a-visit-to-genevas-newest-independent">a visit to Geneva’s newest independent watchmaker</a>. </p><p><strong>Show Notes</strong></p><p>* <strong>Subscribe to the podcast to get future episodes in your feed: </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5ftlq0wkiQO9BLzPHP6PLO?si=d9a7702a53d340d9"><strong>Spotify</strong></a><strong> / </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unpolished-watches/id1833825511"><strong>Apple</strong></a><strong> / </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/6476.rss"><strong>RSS</strong></a></p><p>* <strong>Unpolished is the newsletter for watch collectors</strong> and a top-20 Fashion & Beauty Substack. Join for $8/mo or $80 year: <a target="_blank" href="https://unpolishedwatches.com/">unpolishedwatches.com</a>.</p><p>* <strong>Chicago events</strong>: I helped organize a small get-together in Chicago last week. We didn’t promote it much, and I got a bunch of messages after posting about it asking how to attend the next one. If you’d like to hear about future events, <strong>send an email</strong> to tony[at]unpolishedwatches.com with the subject line “CHICAGO.” I’ll add you to a separate list just for future events.</p><p>* Shop all our U.S.-made straps at <a target="_blank" href="https://shop.unpolishedwatches.com/">shop.unpolishedwatches.com</a>.</p><p><p><strong>Unpolished is the newsletter for watch collectors</strong>. Join a community of 13k+ and become a free or paid subscriber:</p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://www.unpolishedwatches.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2">www.unpolishedwatches.com/subscribe</a>
April 11, 2026
The Psychology of Collecting (w/ King Flum)
<p></p><p></p><p>One of the reasons I find watch collecting so fascinating is that it puts on full display the entire breadth of human psychology: Why we want the things we want, and how to be happy with what we already have.</p><p>Today’s guest is <a target="_blank" href="https://substack.com/profile/40694449-kingflum">kingflum</a>, who writes the newsletter <a target="_blank" href="https://www.screwdowncrown.com/?r=qh5y">Screwdown Crown</a>. He’s known just as much for his diversions on psychology as he is for calling out the BS he sees in the watch industry. </p><p>We discuss how to appreciate watches without having the sometimes unhealthy desire to own every single one; the two systems always at work in our brains; how Instagram has changed watchmaking; enjoying his titanium Rolex Yacht-Master and Romain Gauthier C6; why your taste is not as personal as you think; the McMansion effect and the power of mimetic desire; the difference between a community and a cult, and which are FP Journe owners? On the eve of Watches & Wonders, we also talk about the industry: Is the slowdown cyclical or existential; the rise of Chinese manufacturing; the death of the middle market. We close with a few minutes on the current state of watch media: How brands are (or aren’t) interacting with independent newsletters, handling criticism, and is now the most exciting time to be an enthusiast? </p><p> Subscribe to Unpolished <a target="_blank" href="https://unpolishedwatches.com/">here.</a></p><p>Subscribe to Screwdown Crown <a target="_blank" href="https://www.screwdowncrown.com/?r=qh5y">here</a>. </p><p><strong>Our book recs:</strong> </p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/4c2EBBD">Thinking, Fast and Slow</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/48E6I7Q">Alchemy: The Dark Art of Creating Magic</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/48E6I7Q">Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire</a></p><p><strong>Unpolished subscribers get:</strong></p><p>* 2 newsletters/week</p><p>* 10% off U.S.-made straps in the <a target="_blank" href="https://shop.unpolishedwatches.com/">Unpolished Store</a></p><p>* $50 off any service from <a target="_blank" href="http://watchcheck.com/">Watchcheck</a></p><p><strong>Subscribe to the podcast to get future episodes in your feed: </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5ftlq0wkiQO9BLzPHP6PLO?si=d9a7702a53d340d9"><strong>Spotify</strong></a><strong> / </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unpolished-watches/id1833825511"><strong>Apple</strong></a><strong> / </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/6476.rss"><strong>RSS</strong></a></p><p><p><strong>Unpolished is the newsletter for watch collectors,</strong> and a top-20 Fashion & Beauty Substack. Join for free or get all the good stuff for $8/mo:</p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://www.unpolishedwatches.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2">www.unpolishedwatches.com/subscribe</a>
March 21, 2026
How to Sell a Watch (w/ Wes Wynne)
<p>Paid subscribers can see the full Unpolished Guide to Selling a Watch: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.unpolishedwatches.com/p/the-unpolished-guide-to-selling-a">https://www.unpolishedwatches.com/p/the-unpolished-guide-to-selling-a</a></p><p>In early February, I went to Miami for a small <a target="_blank" href="https://www.unpolishedwatches.com/p/inside-a-vintage-watch-meetup-in">vintage meetup</a>. While there, I sat down with Wes Wynne of <a target="_blank" href="https://collectorscornerny.com/">Collectors Corner NY</a> to discuss a question we’re both asked often:</p><p>How do you sell a watch? </p><p>We discuss the who, what, when, where, why, and how of selling, including:</p><p>* The players: From large dealers like 1916 Company or Analog Shift to niche dealers like Wes, along with platforms, marketplaces, and auctions.</p><p>* When to consider selling vs. consigning, and the margins for each, with a few real examples. When do you need a consignment agreement, and how to get rid of the “dogs” in your collection? </p><p>* What to ask a dealer, along with a few of our pet peeves and red flags.</p><p>* A rough Chrono24 Rule for thinking about what your watch is actually worth. </p><p>I’ve published a companion guide on “How to Sell a Watch,” exclusive to paid subscribers, that goes into more detail on working with and navigating this complicated, confusing world. A useful, practical guide for paid subscribers.</p><p>Subscribe at: <a target="_blank" href="https://unpolishedwatches.com/">unpolishedwatches.com</a></p><p><strong>Subscribers get:</strong></p><p>* 2 newsletters/week</p><p>* 10% off U.S.-made straps in the <a target="_blank" href="https://shop.unpolishedwatches.com/">Unpolished Store</a></p><p>* $50 off any service from <a target="_blank" href="http://watchcheck.com/">Watchcheck</a></p><p><strong>Subscribe to the podcast to get future episodes in your feed: </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5ftlq0wkiQO9BLzPHP6PLO?si=d9a7702a53d340d9"><strong>Spotify</strong></a><strong> / </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unpolished-watches/id1833825511"><strong>Apple</strong></a><strong> / </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/6476.rss"><strong>RSS</strong></a></p><p><p><strong>Unpolished is the newsletter for watch collectors and a top-20 Fashion & Beauty Substack</strong>. Join for free or get all the good stuff for $8/mo:</p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://www.unpolishedwatches.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2">www.unpolishedwatches.com/subscribe</a>
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