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Pull The Crown

Welcome to Pull The Crown, the place for off-the-cuff watch content. Join us as Chris, a watch collector, and Julien, a watch dealer, debate their perspectives on everything watch-related. Time waits for no one, but if you need a second, you could always Pull The Crown. Thanks for watching!InstagramTikTok: @pullthecrown https://PullTheCrown.com

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82:57

Watchmaker Exposes Rolex! Julien Got Insta-Baited......

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2026/03/26

Big thanks to OVTLYR for supporting the show 🙌 ⚡️ Save Time ⏳ Make Money 💸 and Start Winning 🥇 with Less Risk 🎯 → https://www.ovtlyr.com/?fpr=pullthecrownA real watchmaker joins the show… and nothing is off limits. From Rolex service realities to what brands don’t want you to know, we go deep into the craft, the industry, and the truth behind modern watchmaking. Meanwhile, Julien gets pulled into a new pickup with Yema… and we finally address the comments. TOPICS 🛠️ What watchmakers REALLY

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70:00

Grail Watch Showdown: Nautilus vs Royal Oak 💎⌚ —]...

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2026/03/12

Big thanks to OVTLYR for supporting the show 🙌 ⚡️ Save Time ⏳ Make Money 💸 and Start Winning 🥇 with Less Risk 🎯 → https://www.ovtlyr.com/?fpr=pullthecrownTwo of the most iconic luxury sports watches ever made go head-to-head: the Patek Philippe Nautilus vs the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak. Both were designed by the legendary Gérald Genta and both reshaped the watch industry forever. But which one truly deserves the crown? In this episode of Pull The Crown, Chris and Julien break down the battle

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83:37

The Watches We’d Actually Buy With Our Own Money in...

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2026/02/26

Big thanks to OVTLYR for supporting the show 🙌 ⚡️ Save Time ⏳ Make Money 💸 and Start Winning 🥇 with Less Risk 🎯 → https://www.ovtlyr.com/?fpr=pullthecrown2026 is shaping up to be a fascinating year for collectors. In this episode, Chris and Julien break down the watches they would genuinely buy with their own money — no hype picks, no fantasy grails, just smart collector decisions across three key categories. From underrated daily wearers to serious value sleepers and bold design statements,

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61:32

🔥 Which Rolex Generation Is ACTUALLY the Best? 🕰️💥 —]...

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2026/02/12

Big thanks to OVTLYR for supporting the show 🙌 ⚡️ Save Time ⏳ Make Money 💸 and Start Winning 🥇 with Less Risk 🎯 → https://www.ovtlyr.com/?fpr=pullthecrownThis week on Pull The Crown, we break down the three generations of Rolex — Vintage, Neo-Vintage, and Modern — and debate which era truly represents the best of the brand. From Red Submariners and Coke GMTs to the Hulk and modern Cerachrom execution, we’re diving deep into design philosophy, build quality, collectability, wearability, and

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52:43

From Rolex to AP: A Fan Boy's Turning Point —] Pull...

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2026/01/29

Big thanks to OVTLYR for supporting the show 🙌 ⚡️ Save Time ⏳ Make Money 💸 and Start Winning 🥇 with Less Risk 🎯 → https://www.ovtlyr.com/?fpr=pullthecrown Chris shows up to not wearing a watch — and admits to something almost unthinkable in the watch world: he sold his grail Rolex Daytona. In this episode, Chris and Julien break down what led to the decision, the emotional cost of selling a grail, and the hard lesson every collector eventually learns: buy within your means. From regret and

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80:38

🚨 Chris SOLD His Grail Watch… The Rolex Daytona Is...

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2026/01/15

Big thanks to OVTLYR for supporting the show 🙌 ⚡️ Save Time ⏳ Make Money 💸 and Start Winning 🥇 with Less Risk 🎯 with OVTLYR → https://ovtlyr.com?fpr=pullthecrownThe Rolex Daytona is iconic — but is it actually the best chronograph for the money anymore? This week, we break down the best Daytona alternatives at every price point, from affordable panda chronos to true high-horology heavy hitters that fly under the radar. From hype fatigue to real value, we cover what you actually get when you

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53:11

📉 The Watch Market Collapse EXPLAINED —] Pull The Crown

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2026/01/01

Big thanks to OVTLYR for supporting the show 🙌 ⚡️ Save Time ⏳ Make Money 💸 and Start Winning 🥇 with Less Risk 🎯 with OVTLYR → https://www.ovtlyr.com/?fpr=pullthecrownThe watch market didn’t just “cool off” — it went through a full boom, bubble, and correction. In this episode, we break down exactly what happened, why prices exploded during Covid, how far the market has fallen since, and what comes next for collectors, buyers, and investors. From Paul Newman Daytonas creeping over retail in the

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89:25

Best Watch Releases of 2025 & Gifts for Watch...

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2025/12/18

Big thanks to OVTLYR for supporting the show 🙌 ⚡️ Save Time ⏳ Make Money 💸 and Start Winning 🥇 with Less Risk 🎯 with OVTLYR → https://www.ovtlyr.com/?fpr=pullthecrownIt’s our Christmas Special 🎄 This week, we break down the best stocking stuffers for watch collectors, the watches we want this holiday season, the best and worst releases of 2025, and our watch-world wishes for the year ahead. Plus, a special Christmas interview with Christopher Uhl from OVTLYR. ⏱ Topics: 0:00:00 🗣️ Intro

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53:46

Is Tudor Actually Better Than Rolex?! —] Pull The Crown

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2025/12/04

Big thanks to OVTLYR for supporting the show 🙌 ⚡️ Save Time ⏳ Make Money 💸 and Start Winning 🥇 with Less Risk 🎯 with OVTLYR → https://ovtlyr.com?fpr=pullthecrown This week, we break down one of the biggest debates in watch culture: Rolex vs Tudor. The history, the hype, the value, the movements, the flex, the taste — and which one actually deserves your wrist. No fanboy angles. No brand loyalty. Just the real comparison people never do honestly. ⏱ Topics: 🏰 Why Tudor was created and what it

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73:24

We Pressure an Authorized Dealer Into Revealing the...

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2025/11/20

Big thanks to OVTLYR for supporting the show 🙌 ⚡️ Save Time ⏳ Make Money 💸 and Start Winning 🥇 with Less Risk 🎯 with OVTLYR → https://ovtlyr.com?fpr=pullthecrownThis week, we sit down with a real Authorized Dealer for an unfiltered conversation about how the watch industry actually works. From margins to waitlists, brand politics to grey-market pressure, we finally get answers the public never hears. ⏱ Topics: 🏬 Why certain brands are chosen 📉 Margins, markups & whether discounts still

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47:37

Should You Buy a Quartz Rolex, AP, or Patek? —] Pull...

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2025/11/06

Big thanks to OVTLYR for supporting the show 🙌 ⚡️ Save Time ⏳ Make Money 💸 and Start Winning 🥇 with Less Risk 🎯 with OVTLYR → https://ovtlyr.com?fpr=pullthecrown💥 This week on Pull The Crown, Chris and Julien dive into one of watchmaking’s most controversial questions: Should you ever buy a luxury quartz watch? From the Seiko Astron to the Grand Seiko Spring Drive and even Cartier’s iconic Tank Quartz — the guys break down why quartz changed the industry forever. Topics Covered: ⚡ What is a

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37:17

Is Brad Pitt’s IWC better than a Patek Philippe or...

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2025/10/23

💥 Brad Pitt’s new F1 movie might be about racing — but for watch nerds, the real story is on his wrist. In this episode, Chris and Julien break down the IWC Ingenieur worn by Pitt’s character Sonny Hayes — a custom-built piece inspired by Gérald Genta’s 1970s design.We look at why this IWC isn’t just a prop — it’s a narrative tool. From engineering roots to emotional storytelling, the Ingenieur embodies everything IWC stands for: precision, durability, and legacy. Topics Covered: 🏎️ Why Brad Pitt

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35:30

Can You Buy a GOOD Watch For Under 50$!? —] Pull The...

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2025/10/09

💸 How good can a watch really be for under $50? Chris picks an Invicta Pro Diver that looks suspiciously like a Submariner — and Julien goes full vintage with a 1960s Seiko Sportsmatic 5.⌚ Topics Covered: 🪙 The $50 Watch Challenge — Invicta vs Seiko showdown 💧 Real vs “hand-wash only” water resistance ⚙️ Quartz vs mechanical at the budget level 👃 The truth about Invicta hate 🧠 Why Seiko still wins at every price point 🤝 How to make cheap watches feel premium Time waits for no one, but if you

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35:38

Convincing a Submariner Fanboy that Omega Is King! —]...

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2025/09/25

💥 Rolex fans swear the Submariner is untouchable — but is Omega’s Seamaster the better watch in 2025?In this episode, Chris and Julien go head-to-head to compare the two kings of the dive world. Topics Covered: 💰 Price & Availability — retail vs resale, waitlists vs boutiques 🎨 Design & Variants — timeless Sub vs bold Seamaster ⚙️ Movements — Rolex COSC vs Omega METAS Co-Axial 📈 Value Retention — why Subs hold & Seamasters dip 📖 History — Bond, heritage, and brand legacy 🔥 Hype

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36:13

The Secret Room at Patek is Real… And Rolex ADs Could...

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2025/09/11

💥 The secret room was real — but the comments raised a bigger question. Why is Rolex AD culture so toxic? In this episode, we respond to the viral debate and break down how things got so bad.Topics Covered: 💬 Chris’ Patek story vs. the Rolex AD experience 🛑 Why Rolex sales culture feels toxic 📉 Scarcity, gatekeeping, and “loyalty building” explained 🔍 Is this unique to Rolex, or do all watch brands play the game? ⚖️ Omega and others: better service, less exclusivity? 🔮 Will Rolex culture ever

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30:18

Your Coach to Get a Rolex at Retail —] Pull The Crown

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2025/08/28

💥 Everyone wants a Rolex at retail — but getting one is harder than ever. In this episode, we break down the truth about waitlists, allocation lists, and how collectors really get the call.Topics Covered: 📝 Waitlist vs Allocation List — what’s the difference? 📖 Stories from inside the Rolex AD game 🔑 How to beat the list (and the tricks that might work) 🤝 Building real relationships with Authorized Dealers ✈️ Travel, connections, and the grey market reality 💭 Are allocation lists sustainable

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18:26

Rolex Prices About to EXPLODE?! 39% US Tariff on...

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2025/08/12

💥 The U.S. just hit Swiss watches with a 39% import tariff as of August 7, 2025 — and the ripple effects could reshape the market.We break down what happened, who’s affected, and how collectors should react. From Rolex to Tissot, Patek to Omega — this is going to sting. Topics Covered: ⏱️ Breakdown of the 39% tariff & “Swiss Made” rules 🇨🇭 Which brands are affected (and which aren’t) 💸 Impact on retail, pre-owned, and grey market 📉 How dealers, brands, and collectors will respond 🌍 Market

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01:02:07

The Nespresso Watch Is Real — And Of Course, It's a...

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2025/07/31

💥 Swatch & Omega. AP & Marvel. Hublot &... Nespresso?In this episode, Chris and Julien dive deep into the weird world of watch collaborations. From iconic to idiotic — we're ranking the best and worst of all time. 🧊 Bonus Segment: Julien breaks down the mystery and madness of Tiffany-stamped dials — and what collab would actually break the watch world. 🔧 Topics Covered: 🟡 TAG Heuer’s racing comeback at Goodwood 🔴 Omega × Swatch MoonSwatch – is it overhyped? 🔵 AP × Marvel:

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46:17

Luxury Looks for Less: Affordable Alternatives to...

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2025/07/17

Want the look of a Rolex, Patek, or Richard Mille without emptying your savings? In this episode of Pull The Crown, Chris and Julien bring their best budget-friendly alternatives to the world’s most iconic luxury watches. From the Daytona to the Nautilus, we’re keeping the class — and skipping the price tag. 🔄 What’s Inside: 🆚 Rolex Daytona → Seiko Speed Timer 🌑 Omega Speedmaster → Bulova Lunar Pilot 📅 Rolex Day-Date → Tudor Glamour / Orient President 🔲 Cartier Tank → Longines Dolce Vita 🌊

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49:47

🛠️ Watch Maintenance: The Do’s, Don’ts & Disasters ⌚...

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2025/06/26

In this episode of Pull The Crown, Chris and Julien get their hands dirty — but not with olive oil this time. They break down the world of DIY watch maintenance: what you can do at home, what you definitely shouldn’t, and where things can go horribly wrong. From battery swaps and bracelet changes to polish jobs and service scams, it’s a deep dive into the maintenance mistakes that can cost you… or save you. 🔧 Topics Covered: 🪫 Battery changes — Timex, Seiko, Grand Seiko 🏪 Authorized Dealers vs

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