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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! Instagram: @pullthecrown

  1. 15 JAN

    🚨 Chris SOLD His Grail Watch… The Rolex Daytona Is Gone 😳⌚ —] Pull The Crown

    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 The 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 look beyond the Crown — and why some of these watches might be smarter, cooler, and more enjoyable than chasing a Daytona allocation. ⏱ Topics: ⌚ What makes the Daytona so iconic 💸 Affordable panda chronograph alternatives 🔥 Mid-tier chronos that punch above their weight 🧠 High-horology options that outclass the hype 📉 Value, wearability & collector perspective 🎯 When a Daytona still makes sense — and when it doesn’t 👇 Which Daytona alternative would YOU take? Drop it in the comments. Chris —] https://www.instagram.com/mr_mennillo/ Julien —] https://www.instagram.com/morozjulien/ Time waits for no one, but if you need a second, you could always Pull The Crown —] https://www.pullthecrown.com Thanks for watching! #PullTheCrown #RolexDaytona #WatchCollectors #Chronograph #LuxuryWatches #WatchTalk #PTCWatches #Horology #WatchCommunity #WristCheck #HighHorology #DaytonaAlternatives

    1h 21m

  2. 1 JAN

    📉 The Watch Market Collapse EXPLAINED —] Pull The Crown

    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=pullthecrown The 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 80s, to hype culture and stainless steel sports watches taking over the 2010s, to the crypto-fueled mania of 2020–2022 — this is the clearest explanation of the modern watch market cycle you’ll hear anywhere. ⏱ Topics: 📈 How the watch market evolved from the 80s to pre-Covid 🔥 The rise of hype culture & stainless steel sports watches 🦠 Covid speculation, factory shutdowns & grey-market insanity 📉 The crash: what the data actually says (ChronoPulse, WatchCharts, Subdial) 🪙 Why gold watches stabilized first ⌛ Is the market still crashing — or rebuilding? 💰 Is now the right time to buy a Rolex? 🚫 Why flipping is dead (and not coming back) 🏆 Which brands are holding value best — and which aren’t ☢️ Apocalypse watch picks & other dumb but important questions 👇 Are you buying right now, or still waiting on the sidelines? Drop your take in the comments. Chris —] https://www.instagram.com/mr_mennillo/ Julien —] https://www.instagram.com/morozjulien/ Time waits for no one, but if you need a second, you could always Pull The Crown —] https://www.pullthecrown.com Thanks for watching! #PullTheCrown #WatchMarket #Rolex #LuxuryWatches #WatchCollectors #GreyMarket #Horology #WatchInvesting #PatekPhilippe #AudemarsPiguet #Cartier #WatchTalk #PTCWatches #WristCheck #WatchCommunity

    53 min

  3. 18/12/2025

    Best Watch Releases of 2025 & Gifts for Watch Collectors 🎁 —] Pull The Crown

    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=pullthecrown It’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 0:02:40 🎁 Stocking stuffer gift ideas for watch collectors 0:18:17 🎙 Special Christmas interview with OVTLYR 0:32:17 ⌚ Watches we want this holiday season 0:53:55 🏆 Best watch releases of 2025 1:08:40 💀 Worst watch releases of 2025 1:18:55 🎄 Watch wishes & resolutions for the new year 👇 What watch gift would YOU want under the tree this year? Chris —] https://www.instagram.com/mr_mennillo/ Julien —] https://www.instagram.com/morozjulien/ Time waits for no one, but if you need a second, you could always Pull The Crown —] https://www.pullthecrown.com Thanks for watching! #PullTheCrown #WatchCollectors #ChristmasSpecial #WatchGifts #LuxuryWatches #Horology #WatchTalk #PTCWatches #Rolex #Tudor #Omega #TagHeuer #WristCheck #WatchCommunity #WatchAddict

    1h 29m

  4. 20/11/2025

    We Pressure an Authorized Dealer Into Revealing the Truth! —] Pull The Crown

    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 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 exist 📦 Behind-the-scenes brand pressure ⏳ Waitlists, favoritism & artificial scarcity 🕵️ Grey market vs flippers 🔥 His most honest stories from the AD world 👇 What question would you ask an AD? Drop it in the comments. #PullTheCrown #AuthorizedDealer #WatchIndustry #LuxuryWatches #WatchCollectors #Omega #IWC #Hublot #Zenith #Breitling #WatchTalk #PTCWatches #GreyMarket #WristCheck #Horology #WatchCommunity #MontrealWatches

    1h 13m

  5. 06/11/2025

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

    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 quartz watch & how it works 🕰️ The Quartz Crisis that almost killed Swiss watchmaking 🇯🇵 Seiko Astron: the watch that started it all 🔬 Precision vs. Soul — Quartz accuracy vs. mechanical emotion 💎 Grand Seiko Spring Drive: the perfect middle ground 🏎️ Breitling Aerospace — the ultimate pilot’s quartz 💬 Should Rolex, Patek & AP embrace quartz again? Chris —] https://www.instagram.com/mr_mennillo/ Julien —] https://www.instagram.com/morozjulien/ Time waits for no one, but if you need a second, you could always Pull The Crown —] https://www.pullthecrown.com Thanks for watching! #PullTheCrown #QuartzCrisis #LuxuryWatches #Rolex #PatekPhilippe #AudemarsPiguet #GrandSeiko #SeikoAstron #BreitlingAerospace #CartierTank #Horology #WatchCollectors #WatchTalk #WatchPodcast #QuartzWatch #SpringDrive #LuxuryTimepieces

    48 min

  6. 23/10/2025

    Is Brad Pitt’s IWC better than a Patek Philippe or AP? —] Pull The Crown

    💥 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 chose the Ingenieur for F1 ⌚️ IWC’s “engineer’s watch” DNA 🧠 Gerald Genta design cues and what changed 💪 How it stacks up against Patek Philippe & Audemars Piguet 🔧 The technical tweaks for the film version 🔥 Why the Ingenieur deserves more hype Chris —] https://www.instagram.com/mr_mennillo/ Julien —] https://www.instagram.com/morozjulien/ Time waits for no one, but if you need a second, you could always Pull The Crown —] https://www.pullthecrown.com Thanks for watching! #PullTheCrown #IWC #BradPitt #IWCEngineer #IWCIngenieur #F1Movie #LuxuryWatches #WatchTalk #Horology #PatekPhilippe #AudemarsPiguet #IWCPilot #SonnyHayes #WatchCollectors #PTCWatches #GentaDesign

    37 min

  7. 09/10/2025

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

    💸 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 need a second, you could always Pull The Crown —] https://www.pullthecrown.com Thanks for watching! #PullTheCrown #InvictaProDiver #Seiko5 #BudgetWatches #WatchCollectors #PTCWatches #WatchTalk #CheapWatches #AffordableWatches #Under50Challenge #QuartzVsMechanical #SeikoSportsmatic #WatchComparison #WatchCommunity

    36 min

  8. 25/09/2025

    Convincing a Submariner Fanboy that Omega Is King! —] Pull The Crown

    💥 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 & Noticeability — which one really makes a statement? Which side are you on — Submariner or Seamaster? Comment below 👇 Time waits for no one, but if you need a second, you could always Pull The Crown —] https://www.pullthecrown.com Thanks for watching! #PullTheCrown #Rolex #Omega #RolexSubmariner #OmegaSeamaster #WatchCollectors #LuxuryWatches #PTCWatches #WatchTalk #DiveWatches

    36 min
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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! Instagram: @pullthecrown

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  • Creator
    Pull The Crown
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Explicit
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