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Issue 179: In Conversation With Philippe Narbel
The former AP watchmaker turned finishing guru and trusted supplier on founding his own brand, and the truth about CNC-machined interior angles. No…
Nov 7 • 
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Issue 178: Memento Mori: A Horological Horror Story
A rare experiment with fiction for your Halloween holiday
Oct 31 • 
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Issue 177: Brand Focus Report - IWC
An in-depth analysis of IWC, its product portfolio, brand image and future outlook
Oct 24 • 
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Issue 176: The Most Interesting Rolex Book I've Read
Ressence CPO news - Bell & Ross on leaving W&W - Scrutiny of the Gleitze Rolex - The unintended impact of price rises - and much more!
Oct 17 • 
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Issue 175: What AI can (and can't) do for watches
Plus, some coming changes to The Fourth Wheel
Oct 10 • 
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Issue 174: Visiting Audemars Piguet
What I learned in Le Brassus about the RD#5, the future of AP's R&D, and more. No paywall!
Oct 3 • 
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Issue 173: Should We Care About The Datejust?
Reviewing Nick Foulkes' latest volume of official Rolex history
Sep 26 • 
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Issue 172: Bennahmias Is Back And He's Buying Brands
The former Audemars Piguet CEO is building a new luxury group and shopping for watch companies. Also: are press trips a waste of time and money?
Sep 19 • 
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