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The Horological Identity Crisis: What Makes a Watch Collector Tick?

Unravelling the paradox of collector identity through horological thought experiments and philosophical quandaries
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SDC Weekly 59; GPHG 2024 Nominees; Philosophy Wisdom
Clymer Speaks, Tiffany Woes, Gen-Z Consumer Trends, Swiss Watch Industry June Update, More Rolex Patents, Zero Tax Map, History of UBI, Vape Phones…
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SDC Weekly 58; The Einstellung Effect; Tom Wolfe Returns
New Rolex Patents, Lange and Moser CEOs speak, LV Misguided, Biver CEO, Deloitte India Spotlight, Atelier de Chronométrie + Lang & Heyne +Urban…
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SDC Weekly 57; Dior Exploits People; Tom Wolfe on Status; Dickens' Great Expectations
This week's SDC delves into Rolex's dial-making process, potential F1 sponsorship shifts, and Dior's manufacturing controversy. We also examine Tom…
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SDC Weekly 56; Kurt Klaus; Independent Journalism
This week's SDC delves into Richemont's leadership changes, Rolex's controversial purchase contracts, and Watches of Switzerland's results. We also…
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SDC Weekly 55; On Quartz Revival; Features vs Products
This week's ScrewDownCrown delves into the plummeting vintage watch market, LVMH vs Hermès watch war, features vs products in horology, and other…
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SDC Weekly 54; The Mandela Effect; Lessons from Bernard Baruch
Panerai Elux, John Lennon's 2499, Rexhep to increase production, Luxury in Asia, Jean Daniel Nicolas update, Swatch Group Shake Up, LVMH slave trade…
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SDC Weekly 53; Anoma, Escale and Innovation in Design; The Role of Serendipity in Watch Collecting
Market Updates, Watch Auctions, News at Chanel, World Happiness Report, Birkenstock and Luxury, Albert-Gustave Piguet, Aristotle vs The Stoics, Dunhill…
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SDC Weekly 52; One year of SDC Weekly; Die With Zero; The Prix Gaïa
Cartier's Cost Cutting, Does Rolex Own a Newspaper?, China Update, Watch Deposits, Hypercars and Investment, Rolex Price Lists and Increases…
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The Decay of Luxury Watchmaking
Is the pursuit of perfection in luxury watchmaking a relic of the past? Today we explore the '80% solution' sweeping the industry, and why it might be…
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Morgan Stanley's Q2 2024 Swiss Watch Market Report
A Comprehensive Analysis of Key Trends, Challenges, and Changes in the Swiss Watch Market
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How Pleasure Works
Exploring watch collecting through the lens of psychology. Discover why we cherish certain watches, how provenance affects value, and why the stories…
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A Watch Collector's Ramblings
Ever wondered what goes on in a watch collector's mind? Here's a moderately filtered look at the joys, quirks, and lessons from the hobby. Whether…
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The Hermès Empire: A 187-Year Journey from Harness Shop to Luxury Icon
How a commitment to craftsmanship and family stewardship created a $200 billion empire, withstanding feuds, feeding desire, and fending off the luxury…
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A few things to know before stealing my Patek Philippe 5004P
Ever wonder what it's like to steal an expensive watch? This piece walks you through the hilarious challenges of operating a Patek Philippe 5004P, from…
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Intelligence, Moral Worth, and the Value of Luxury Watches
Can intelligence determine moral worth? Do luxury watches reflect personal value? Dive into the fascinating debate and uncover the surprising parallels…
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The Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report 2024: Key Insights and Trends
The Art Basel Global Art Market Report 2024 offers a comprehensive overview of the global art market's performance in 2023, and we explore the potential…
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The Incredible Story of Hans Wilsdorf, the Visionary Founder of Rolex
Discover the journey of Hans Wilsdorf, from orphaned youth to luxury watch industry titan, and the birth of the iconic Rolex brand.
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The Future of Watches in a Virtual Reality World
The Intersection of Horology and Immersive Technology
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Doing the work required to have an opinion
Many of us hold an opinion on watches and watch collecting, but how many put in the relevant work required in order to have this opinion?
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A Horological Trip Through Switzerland
In depth, with Rexhep Rexhepi, Luca Soprana, Romain Gauthier and Giulio Papi
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SDC Weekly is a newsletter containing my thoughts on the world of watches, and any other interesting material I’ve consumed since the last edition. It will likely cover a wide range of subjects in addition to watches including, but not limited to technology, nature, geopolitics, energy economics, parenting and history.
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The Decay of Luxury Watchmaking
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The Future of Watches in a Virtual Reality World
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Intelligence, Moral Worth, and the Value of Luxury Watches
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How Pleasure Works
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