Independent Watch Writing: Understanding Tony Traina’s Bold Move

February 4, 2025

When I learned, towards the end of last year, that former Hodinkee writer Tony Traina was launching Unpolished – his paid, independent newsletter – I got curious on a few levels. First, can such a business model succeed? After all, there’s a bunch

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Understanding “Speedy Tuesday”, the Watch World Phenomenon Celebrating its 10th Anniversary

May 16, 2022

A few months ago, like many watch enthusiasts do every week, I posted a photo of an Omega Speedmaster on Instagram with the...  A few months ago, like many watch enthusiasts do every week,

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Talking Bienne, Watches & More with Robert-Jan Broer

December 13, 2021

"Bienne Makers” is a new series of interviews with those who contribute to the town’s unique position in the world of watchmaking. To kick it off, a very special guest: Robert-Jan Broer, founder of leading online watch magazine Fratello Watches

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