Episode 100: Lessons Learned & Q&A (Pt. 9)

<p>Now 100 episodes in, this episode covers some reflections and lessons learned. This is all ahead of a full-sized Q&amp;A with questions ranging from a two-watch 100k collection, time traveling to give yourself advice, market direction, non-indie brands carrying the torch for watchmaking, and many other topics. Plus, a fantastic Only Wrist for a linebacker.</p><p><br></p><p>Links Mentioned:</p><p><br></p><p>Total Unbiased FP Journe Market Update:</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.phillips.com/article/what-now-for-f-p-journe-at-auction-phillips-new-york-june-2026">https://www.phillips.com/article/what-now-for-f-p-journe-at-auction-phillips-new-york-june-2026</a></p><p><br></p><p>Rolex + Tudor:</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://hairspring.com/products/9401-0-marine-nationale-submariner-steel">https://hairspring.com/products/9401-0-marine-nationale-submariner-steel</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://hairspring.com/products/7928-eagle-beak-gilt-dial-submariner-steel">https://hairspring.com/products/7928-eagle-beak-gilt-dial-submariner-steel</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://hairspring.com/products/8171-padellone-yellow-gold_43285">https://hairspring.com/products/8171-padellone-yellow-gold_43285</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2023/important-watches-part-i/daytona-john-player-special-reference-6241-a">https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2023/important-watches-part-i/daytona-john-player-special-reference-6241-a</a></p><p><br></p><p>JDN:</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://hairspring.com/blogs/finds/jean-daniel-nicolas-two-minute-tourbillon">https://hairspring.com/blogs/finds/jean-daniel-nicolas-two-minute-tourbillon</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://hairspring.com/blogs/finds/early-production-c187-daniel-roth-tourbillon-double-face">https://hairspring.com/blogs/finds/early-production-c187-daniel-roth-tourbillon-double-face</a></p><p><br></p><p>Modern Patina: </p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.phillips.com/detail/fp-journe/165511">https://www.phillips.com/detail/fp-journe/165511</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.fratellowatches.com/two-months-of-living-with-the-tudor-black-bay-fifty-eight-silver/">https://www.fratellowatches.com/two-months-of-living-with-the-tudor-black-bay-fifty-eight-silver/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Vintage up to 5K:</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.rescapement.com/blog/for-your-reference-rolex-air-king-reference-5500">https://www.rescapement.com/blog/for-your-reference-rolex-air-king-reference-5500</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.strictlyvintagewatches.com/the-rolex-oyster-perpetual-reference-1018">https://www.strictlyvintagewatches.com/the-rolex-oyster-perpetual-reference-1018</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://universalgenevepolerouter.com/articles/">https://universalgenevepolerouter.com/articles/</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://hairspring.com/blogs/finds/168-017-linen-dial-omega-constellation-date">https://hairspring.com/blogs/finds/168-017-linen-dial-omega-constellation-date</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://hairspring.com/blogs/finds/mk1-enicar-sherpa-jet-gmt">https://hairspring.com/blogs/finds/mk1-enicar-sherpa-jet-gmt</a></p><p><br></p><p>Winnerl (Bernhard Zwinz):</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://hairspring.com/blogs/journal/striking-a-delicate-balance-tradition-and-innovation-in-modern-watchmaking-with-bernhard-zwinz-of-winnerl">https://hairspring.com/blogs/journal/striking-a-delicate-balance-tradition-and-innovation-in-modern-watchmaking-with-bernhard-zwinz-of-winnerl</a></p><p><br></p><p>Some Contemporary Winners:</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://hairspring.com/products/4300v-overseas-ultra-thin-perpetual-calendar-skeleton-white-gold">https://hairspring.com/products/4300v-overseas-ultra-thin-perpetual-calendar-skeleton-white-gold</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/introducing-chopard-luc-strike-one-titanium">https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/introducing-chopard-luc-strike-one-titani