Are regulator dials ugly? Are Lange a credible threat to Patek’s repeaters? What’s the ideal Bond Villain watch? Why do so many watch professionals seem like they don’t even like watches? Erik & Max put out a call to you for your hot takes and controversial opinions. Some were lukewarm, but many were truly controversial and made for excellent discussion. If hot takes aren’t to your taste, this episode concludes with resolutions in watches for the new year.
Links Mentioned:
Roman Numerals Discussed:
https://hairspring.com/blogs/finds/19019-rolex-oysterquartz-day-date-1
https://www.phillips.com/detail/patek-philippe/HK080423/880
https://hairspring.com/blogs/finds/brown-guilloche-dial-voutilainen-observatoire-1
5374:
https://hairspring.com/blogs/finds/5374p-patek-philippe-minute-repeater-perpetual-calendar
RD2:
5327G:
https://www.patek.com/en/collection/grand-complications/5327g-001
90s IWC:
https://www.unpolishedwatches.com/p/heres-why-im-so-into-90s-iwc-right
History of the Calatrava:
https://monochrome-watches.com/history-of-the-patek-philippe-calatrava-part-1-reference-96/
Regulator Dial:
https://hairspring.com/blogs/finds/laurent-ferrier-micro-rotor-regulateur-ecole
70s Longines:
https://www.fratellowatches.com/buying-guide-the-best-longines-watches-from-the-1970s/
13ZN:
https://www.acollectedman.com/blogs/journal/longines-13zn-still-collectible
116500:
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/rolex-daytona-ref-116500ln-review
Only Wrist:
https://hairspring.com/collections/exclusives/products/ur-210s-full-metal-jacket-steel-titanium
https://langepedia.com/a-lange-sohne-tourbillon-pour-le-merite/
