💥 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

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💸 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

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💥 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?

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💥 The secret room was real — but the comments raised a bigger question. Why is Rolex AD culture so toxic? In this episode, we respond to the viral debate and break down how things got so bad.

Topics Covered:

💬 Chris’ Patek story vs. the Rolex AD experience

🛑 Why Rolex sales culture feels toxic

📉 Scarcity, gatekeeping, and “loyalty building” explained

🔍 Is this unique to Rolex, or do all watch brands play the game?

⚖️ Omega and others: better service, less exclusivity?

🔮 Will Rolex culture ever actually change?

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💥 Everyone wants a Rolex at retail — but getting one is harder than ever. In this episode, we break down the truth about waitlists, allocation lists, and how collectors really get the call.

Topics Covered:

📝 Waitlist vs Allocation List — what’s the difference?

📖 Stories from inside the Rolex AD game

🔑 How to beat the list (and the tricks that might work)

🤝 Building real relationships with Authorized Dealers

✈️ Travel, connections, and the grey market reality

💭 Are allocation lists sustainable for the long-term?

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💥 The U.S. just hit Swiss watches with a 39% import tariff as of August 7, 2025 — and the ripple effects could reshape the market.

We break down what happened, who’s affected, and how collectors should react. From Rolex to Tissot, Patek to Omega — this is going to sting.

Topics Covered:

⏱️ Breakdown of the 39% tariff & “Swiss Made” rules

🇨🇭 Which brands are affected (and which aren’t)

💸 Impact on retail, pre-owned, and grey market

📉 How dealers, brands, and collectors will respond

🌍 Market shifts to Asia, Middle East & Europe

🛠️ Potential loopholes and brand strategies

🔮 Predictions on which watches will spike in price Time waits for no one, but if you need a second, you could always

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💥 Swatch & Omega. AP & Marvel. Hublot &... Nespresso? In this episode, Chris and Julien dive deep into the weird world of watch collaborations. From iconic to idiotic — we're ranking the best and worst of all time.

🧊 Bonus Segment: Julien breaks down the mystery and madness of Tiffany-stamped dials — and what collab would actually break the watch world.

🔧 Topics Covered: 🟡 TAG Heuer’s racing comeback at Goodwood 🔴 Omega × Swatch MoonSwatch – is it overhyped? 🔵 AP × Marvel: legit flex or comic cosplay? 🟢 Supreme × Jacob & Co. – trolling or trend? 🟣 Hublot × Nespresso – no words… ⚫ Dream collabs we’d actually want to see 💎 Why Tiffany dials go for millions — and what makes them so rare

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In this episode of Pull The Crown, Chris and Julien get their hands dirty — but not with olive oil this time. They break down the world of DIY watch maintenance: what you can do at home, what you definitely shouldn’t, and where things can go horribly wrong.

From battery swaps and bracelet changes to polish jobs and service scams, it’s a deep dive into the maintenance mistakes that can cost you… or save you.

🔧 Topics Covered:

🪫 Battery changes — Timex, Seiko, Grand Seiko

🏪 Authorized Dealers vs Independent Watchmakers

💎 Replacing crystals, polishing cases, & scratch removal

🧰 When to DIY and when to leave it to the pros

🧴 Protective stickers, nanocoating, and other myths

🖐️ The real etiquette of placing your watch on a table

👀 🪛 Are high-end tools worth it?

🗞️ Watch News:

🌊 Tudor Black Bay 58 Lagoon Blue

⌚ Timex Q 1975 Enigma Reissue

🛩️ Breguet Type XX Chronographe

🌫️ Girard-Perregaux Laureato Infinite Grey

📏 MAEN 37 Ultra Thin

👇 Tell us your worst maintenance mistake in the comments — and let us know what you'd actually try at home.

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