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City Guide NYC Watch Buyer’s Guide

This is not your average watch guide. Crafted by Cam Barr of Craft + Tailored, the Vintage Watch Buyer’s Guide: New York City is a boots-on-the-ground, handpicked map of the dealers, repair shops, galleries, and hidden gems that make NYC the beating heart of the vintage watch world. Because in New York, it’s not just about what’s in the case—it’s about who’s behind the counter.

Cameron Barr
The Case Study The Case Study: What If This Was the Only One? The Rolex DateJust Ref. 1601

Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601: A Case Study No flex. No fluff. Just steel, a fluted white gold bezel, and five decades of quiet credibility. Cam Barr digs into why the 1601 might be the most wearable—and meaningful—Rolex of them all.

Cameron Barr
The Case Study Seiko’s “Slim Willard” and the Value of the Old Breed

Cam Barr kicks off the Case Study series with a closer look at the Seiko 6105-8000 “Slim Willard”—a vintage diver that proves why feel still matters more than flex.

Cameron Barr

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  • What Is On My Wrist

    2001 Rolex Daytona Beach 18K WG (ref. 116519) Green Chrysoprase Stone Dial

  • What Is On My Wrist

    Rolex Submariner ref. 5513 “Meters First”

  • What Is On My Wrist

    2004 Omega Speedmaster Professional ref. 3570.40 “Japan Racing Dial”

  • Under the Radar

    1970s Omega Seamaster Cosmic ref. 166.022 “Turler Dial”

  • What Is On My Wrist

    Cameron Barr’s Personal Cartier Tank Louis ref. 96065

  • Under the Radar

    1970s Mondia Chronograph (ref. 02.807.20)

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City Guide London Watch Buyer’s Guide

London wears its history on its sleeve—every corner, street, and shop tells a story. The city has been a global hub for centuries for culture, commerce, and craftsmanship. Whether you’re strolling past the iconic landmarks of Westminster or exploring the hidden nooks of Notting Hill, London pulses with a unique blend of old-world charm and modern vibrancy.

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As we celebrate the launch of the new Craft + Tailored x Zodiac Watches release of the “unsigned” Super Sea Wolf Ref. 691, we wanted to give some insight into the process of how this watch happened and why we chose the 691 in the first place.

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