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Unpolished Watches

Unpolished
Watches
Rolex
Watch Collecting
Geneva
Patek Philippe
Horology
Consumer Culture
Vintage Watches
Taste
Patek Philippe 1518
Watchmaking
Rolex Daytona
FP Journe
Neo-Vintage Watches
Vacheron Constantin
Patek Philippe 3940
Social Media
Pre-Owned Watches
Independent Watchmaking
Breguet Escapement

The companion podcast to Unpolished, the newsletter for watch collectors. Follow along for regular chats with collectors and enthusiasts. www.unpolishedwatches.com

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Austin Rogers is a New Yorker by way of Ohio, and goes by @rehaut on Instagram. He’s also scuba certified and an aspiring mountaineer—he’s tried to summit Mount Baker three times but has encountered some truly terrible luck. Each time, he’s had a Rol... more

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In December 2025, a surprising watch went viral. It wasn’t from Switzerland, Japan, or any of the traditional watchmaking hubs.

It was from India and cost about $42. The brand did no marketing, and it sold ... more

Jeff Stein is a collector, researcher, scholar, retired lawyer from Atlanta, and the proprietor of On the Dash, the resource for all things Heuer. Since 2003, he’s meticulously documented nearly 600 watches there. In 2016, he was featured in a Talkin... more

It’s almost the end of summer. Before we head back to school and a few of you lucky folks head to Geneva Watch Days, I decided it was time for a Mid-Year Awards Show. I called up Andy Green and Felix Scholz of the O.T.: The Podcast to talk about the ... more

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Recent Guests

Austin Rogers
Content creator known as Rehote on Instagram
Self-proclaimed watch enthusiast and content creator
Episode: Titaniumize Everything (w/ Austin Rogers, @rehaut)
Anish Dandwani
Founder of Delhi Watch Company
Delhi Watch Company
Episode: How A $42 Watch from India Went Viral (w/ Delhi Watch Company)
Ishaan Vajpai
Designer behind Terra and collaborator with Delhi Watch Company
Delhi Watch Company
Episode: How A $42 Watch from India Went Viral (w/ Delhi Watch Company)
Jeff Stein
collector and proprietor of On the Dash, known for extensive Heuer cataloging and vintage research
On the Dash
Episode: Sell Your Watches, Checklist Collecting, And When Heuer Was Hype (Jeff Stein, On the Dash)
Felix Scholz
Aussie watch enthusiast and host from OT the Podcast
OT the Podcast
Episode: The 2026 Mid-Year Awards Show (w/ OT: The Podcast)
Andy Green
Aussie watch enthusiast and host from OT the Podcast
OT the Podcast
Episode: The 2026 Mid-Year Awards Show (w/ OT: The Podcast)
Wesley Smith
Founder of Standard H, apparel designer
Standard H
Episode: What We Want from IWC, and How to Make a T-Shirt (Wesley Smith, Standard H)
John Cote
Lifelong watch collector with deep expertise in American pocket watches and chronographs
NAWCC member, collector
Episode: Collecting 'Boomer Watches' in Pairs (w/ John Cote)
David Concannon
Explorer, attorney, and watch collector, general counsel of the Explorers Club, and Rolex program participant
Explorers Club; Rolex
Episode: Taking His Watches to the Titanic (David Concannon)

Host

Tony Drake
Host active on Unpolished Watches; central figure across multiple episodes with focus on independent watchmaking, collecting, and market discussions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • Wesley Smith has a great take.

    I didn’t know how much I was going to like this episode because the fashion part was stated upfront, but I loved Wesley Smith’s take, especially on T-shirts. T-shirts are a very individual thing and I love the way he thinks about them. I also really loved it that a lot of the Watch conversation was about IWC. I think the brand gets short shift, especially in the United States. Keep up the great work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Interstatetime
    United Statesa month ago
  • “Not to name drop, but…”

    David Concannon comes across as pompous bore, but the podcast is otherwise great

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SPQR 2.0
    United States2 months ago
  • Paid subscriber but..

    I also love these podcasts. Not only can I listen on the go, but the content is usually expanded or different in some way. Tony’s time with Hodinkee plus his previous experience with Eric Wind on Significant Watches (RIP) makes him a great interviewer or monologuer, unlike a lot of other single person recorded content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sheen XS ifcherbsbwed
    United States6 months ago
  • Love the detailed insights!

    Very enjoyable to listen in on Tony’s perspective on watches

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tokkodai
    Canada7 months ago
  • Top Notch!

    Fantastic! Love the audio versions of the newsletter!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jordan M.
    United States7 months ago

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Titaniumize Everything (w/ Austin Rogers, @rehaut)
Q: Omega imagined models that don't exist yet and what could be next, especially with titanium.
He fires up ideas like a baby Ultradeep with a titanium build and mantis lugs, or a modern marine chronometer-style rectangular piece with a circular dial, pushing Omega into bold, audacious territory beyond their current lineup.
Titaniumize Everything (w/ Austin Rogers, @rehaut)
Q: What would a Longines dress watch in titanium look like and could they execute it at a high level?
He envisions a refined, high-end titanium dress watch from Longines, potentially in the Ultracron or a new precious-metal-inspired line, with emphasis on superb finishing and a movement that competes with Omega in quality, while maintaining Longines' heritage identity.
Titaniumize Everything (w/ Austin Rogers, @rehaut)
Q: A watch for Rolex that doesn't exist yet that you would like to see them make.
Austin would love to see a 36-38mm titanium Submariner or Explorer II, coupled with a more compact form factor like a smaller Sky-Dweller, to broaden wearable options while preserving Rolex's iconic DNA.
How A $42 Watch from India Went Viral (w/ Delhi Watch Company)
Q: How did you approach cost and manufacturing to achieve a $40–$50 price point without compromising quality?
They moved from waterjet to EDM to enable high-volume production, used in-radius manufacturing to keep costs down, and relied on lean operations, outsourced machining on a per-hour basis, and careful material use to maintain affordability while delivering quality.
How A $42 Watch from India Went Viral (w/ Delhi Watch Company)
Q: Can you talk about what it was like behind the scenes on the Terra launch and the moment it exploded in popularity?
The launch day exceeded expectations, with thousands of customers trying to purchase at once, the website queue forming automatically, and payments getting bottlenecked; within a short window, thousands were checking out and some orders had to be canceled after the fact due to the demand spike.

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This show revolves around the world of watches, with in-depth conversations about collecting, market dynamics, independent watchmaking, and the human side of horology. Episodes frequently feature dealers, independent makers, brand founders, and prominent writers, offering practical selling tips, market observations, and psychological angles on collecting. The format leans toward thoughtful interviews and long-form discussions that blend technical insights with everyday realities of buying, selling, and appreciating watches. A notable strength is the accessibility of insider knowledge—readers get behind-the-scenes perspectives on pricing, production, and brand storytelling from seasoned voices in the field.

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2. Anish Dandwani
3. Ishaan Vajpai
4. Jeff Stein
5. Felix Scholz
6. Andy Green
7. Wesley Smith
8. John Cote

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