AMA

Issue 170: Ask Me Anything

Antimagnetism, top watch facts, defining limited editions and Hong Kong's special status. Plus a GPHG update. No paywall this week!

Sep 5 • Chris Hall

Issue 160: Ask Me Anything

Who buys Frederique Constant? Why didn't everyone copy the MoonSwatch? Which indies should the big groups snap up? And why is the media so…

Jun 27 • Chris Hall

Issue 150: Ask Me Anything

The future of James Bond watches; Why brands stick with slow-selling models; What's wrong with the PRX; Grail chronographs; Positive surprises at W&W…

Apr 18 • Chris Hall

Issue 140: Ask Me Anything (free!)

The future of geezer watches; why yellow gold is so niche; what makes a good watch review and the best Rolex nicknames

Feb 7 • Chris Hall

Issue 130: Ask Me Anything

How influential are podcasts? Should posh quartz be 'a thing'? Could a brand ever just start over again? Plus AP x KAWS, a real use for moonphase…

Nov 22, 2024 • Chris Hall

The Fourth Wheel, Issue 120: Ask Me Anything

Your questions answered: The tackiest tie-ins, advice for Breguet, Greg Yuna's Talking Watches and what the future holds for watch media and independent…

Sep 13, 2024 • Chris Hall

The Fourth Wheel, Issue 111: Ask Me Anything

Your questions answered: The most important horological development of the last century; recycling watches; diminishing returns and what current trend…

Jul 12, 2024 • Chris Hall

The Fourth Wheel, Issue 100!

News about the future of the Fourth Wheel, plus the AMA: vintage Rolex, auction fatigue, good design, sustainability and Hodinkee's ups and downs.

Apr 26, 2024 • Chris Hall

The Fourth Wheel, Issue 91

AMA Extended Bonus Edition: Were vintage watches actually better? What to make of the Urwerk UR-102? Just how do celebs get the hottest watches? And…

Feb 23, 2024 • Chris Hall

The Fourth Wheel, Issue 90

Ask Me Anything: Do we really want sustainability? Is time up for integrated bracelet designs? What are the best case materials? And why are minute…

Feb 16, 2024 • Chris Hall

The Fourth Wheel, Issue 80

Ask Me Anything: indie watchmakers' waiting lists, the real potential of AI, and the brands I'd want to work for... Plus: the fall of a mighty OAK.

Dec 1, 2023 • Chris Hall

The Fourth Wheel, Issue 70

Ask Me Anything: Why the Reverso isn't a sports watch, the best time of day to buy watches and what happened to the Watch Snob

Sep 22, 2023 • Chris Hall

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