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The French Revolutionary Calendar
The French Revolutionary Calendar, a failed 18th-century attempt to remake society by radically restructuring time, offers a cautionary tale about the…
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Horology and Human Nature
A dive into the psychology of collecting, looking at the subtle social games we all play, and unpicking the unspoken dynamics which shape our hobby.
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Morgan Stanley's Q1 2024 Swiss Watch Market Report
A Comprehensive Analysis of Key Trends, Challenges, and Changes in the Swiss Watch Market
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The Artisans of Deceit
Unraveling the Web of an Elaborate Watch Counterfeiting Operation
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March 2024

Let's talk about envy
That dirty topic which everyone likes to ignore!
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No regrets
Why changing tastes should be embraced by watch collectors
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50 Guiding Principles
Some guiding life principles and lessons, with a “watch collecting spin” added to each one.
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My 8 Best Techniques for Evaluating Character
These methods have helped me enormously—and can save you much heartache and anxiety
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Friendship & Watch Collecting
A Timeless Pursuit of Connection
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Pierre Bourdieu on Taste
Applying Pierre Bourdieu's thinking to the world of watch collecting
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February 2024

Swiss watch industry’s top 50 brands for 2023
A breakdown of Morgan Stanley and LuxeConsult's "Seventh Annual Swiss Watcher" - an annual report on the Swiss watch industry,
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Unveiling Deception: The Rolex Albino Daytona
A brief history of the Rolex 6263 Albino Daytona, and a little story about a fake one doing the rounds.
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