Archive - The Fourth Wheel

Issue 200: The Big Watches & Wonders Special

39 thoughts on everything from the Daytona 'Grand Feu' to the Cubitus perpetual, with dancing robots, astronauts and secretive exhibitions at Rolex HQ…

13 hrs ago • Chris Hall

Issue 199: Visiting Dominique Renaud

Inside the brand new atelier, complete with swimming pool, for insights both mechanical and corporate. Might this be the best way to run an indie watch…

Apr 10 • Chris Hall

News Of The Week: April 8th 2026

Positive changes at the GPHG, Universal Geneve's overwhelming relaunch, Rexhep Rexhepi's chronograph and the Bonniksen boys taking on Naissance d'un…

Apr 8 • Chris Hall

28:30

Issue 198: Corum's Alive!

First-hand impressions of the new Admiral and in-depth analysis of the business and product strategy behind Corum's revival. Plus: GPHG realpolitik…

Apr 3 • Chris Hall

March 2026

Issue 197: Style And Substance? Thoughts On The New Omega Constellation

How should practicality and elegance co-exist, or put another way: what happens when tool watch brands make dress watches

Mar 27 • Chris Hall

Issue 196: Reviewing the Ming 56.00 Starfield

Ming's first integrated bracelet watch has a Vaucher movement you can't really see and a mirror polish you can't ignore. Where does it stand in the…

Mar 20 • Chris Hall

News Of The Week: March 17th 2026

Explaining the mystery watches from Omega and Jaeger-LeCoultre at the Oscars; Dominique Renaud's new Pulse60; why chronometry trials data might all be…

Mar 17 • Chris Hall

19:30

Issue 195: Advice For Aspiring Watch Writers

Your nine-point plan for entering the thrilling world of watch journalism. Plus - Marteau's second sale and a preppy pennant pick.

Mar 13 • Chris Hall

News Of The Week: March 10th 2026

A few thoughts on British Watchmakers' Day, the convertible dive watch from Kurono Tokyo and the tape-deck-inspired Otsuka Lotec No. 8

Mar 10 • Chris Hall

16:49

Issue 194: The Real Stories Behind New-Old-Stock Movements

Understanding the world of NOS - the sourcing, the detective work and the financial risk - with help from Massena LAB, Fears, Andersen Geneve and…

Mar 6 • Chris Hall

News Of The Week: March 3rd 2026

A brand new monopusher chronograph from Ming; watches enter the world of prediction markets; my take on Morgan Stanley vs Swatch Group; new watches from…

Mar 3 • Chris Hall

20:38

February 2026

Issue 193: The Watchmaker I Found On My Doorstep

A visit to Mr Jones Watches in its South London HQ. Plus: hats!

Feb 27 • Chris Hall

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