Episode 97: Our Unpopular Opinions

<p>While prior episodes have covered your hot takes, this week’s discussion sees Erik &amp; Max dive into a few controversial views of their own. From undisclosed ebauches in independent work today to silicon going widespread, or moonphase accuracy across to 6538s, there’s a lot to unpack here. </p><p><br></p><p>University of Utah Hot on Journe?:</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://shorturl.at/cSCXN" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://shorturl.at/cSCXN</a></p><p><br></p><p>6538 at Sotheby’s:</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2026/important-watches/reference-5510-big-crown-submariner-a-stainless" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2026/important-watches/reference-5510-big-crown-submariner-a-stainless</a></p><p><br></p><p>Petermann Bédat 2941:</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://watchesbysjx.com/2023/07/petermann-bedat-reference-2941-split-seconds-chronograph-review.html" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://watchesbysjx.com/2023/07/petermann-bedat-reference-2941-split-seconds-chronograph-review.html</a></p><p><br></p><p>Pinaud Chronograph:</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.sylvain-pinaud.com/the-monopoussoir-chronograph/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.sylvain-pinaud.com/the-monopoussoir-chronograph/</a></p><p><br></p><p>LeComte:</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://monochrome-watches.com/florent-lecomte-a-recently-discovered-gem-of-independent-watchmaking/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://monochrome-watches.com/florent-lecomte-a-recently-discovered-gem-of-independent-watchmaking/</a></p><p><br></p><p>A bit on Akrivia and MHC/BNB Concept:</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://revolutionwatch.com/the-three-kings-of-independent-watchmaking/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://revolutionwatch.com/the-three-kings-of-independent-watchmaking/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Famous Lange Service 17K Bill:</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/ALangeSohne/comments/1gmdmha/17k_service_bill/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.reddit.com/r/ALangeSohne/comments/1gmdmha/17k_service_bill/</a></p><p><br></p><p>3970:</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://hairspring.com/collections/exclusives/products/3970ep-small-hallmark-second-series-perpetual-calendar-chronograph-platinum" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://hairspring.com/collections/exclusives/products/3970ep-small-hallmark-second-series-perpetual-calendar-chronograph-platinum</a></p><p><br></p><p>3940:</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://hairspring.com/products/3940p-perpetual-calendar-third-series-platinum" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://hairspring.com/products/3940p-perpetual-calendar-third-series-platinum</a></p><p><br></p><p>Auctions Primer:</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://goldammer.me/blogs/articles/buying-watch-auction-guide" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://goldammer.me/blogs/articles/buying-watch-auction-guide</a></p><p><br></p><p>881101/01 Clapton:</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://hairspring.com/blogs/finds/881101-01-clapton-universal-geneve-tri-compax" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://hairspring.com/blogs/finds/881101-01-clapton-universal-geneve-tri-compax</a></p><p><br></p><p>Patek’s March to Silicon:</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://collectability.com/learn/patek-philippe-advanced-research-made-simple/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://collectability.com/learn/patek-philippe-advanced-research-made-simple/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Rolex Silicon:</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://monochrome-watches.com/rolex-dynapulse-escapement-in-depth-technical-explanation-5hz-calibre-7135-syloxi-hairspring-review/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://monochrome-watches.com/rolex-dynapulse-escapement-in-depth-technical-explanation-5hz-calibre-7135-syloxi-hairspring-review/</a