Archive - The Fourth Wheel

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

News Of The Week: Feb 24th 2026

Breitling's valuation write-down, a new doctor's chronograph from Habring2, a sharp collab from Citizen and Seconde/Seconde/, the next sale from Marteau…

Feb 24 • Chris Hall

19:51

Issue 192: The Best Ways To Spend £5,000 On A Watch

43 New, Pre-Owned and Vintage picks. Plus my thoughts on Morgan Stanley's league table and Richard Mille's soccer timer

Feb 20 • Chris Hall

*Not* The News Of The Week: Feb 17th 2026

A new episode of The Watch Enquiry, while your host regains his voice...

Feb 17 • Chris Hall

59:53

Issue 191: Is The Pilot's Watch Dead?

At the very least, I think it is falling without a parachute. Here's why...

Feb 13 • Chris Hall

News Of The Week: Feb 11th 2026

Could Jaeger-LeCoultre go it alone? Meanwhile, Breitling partners with Aston Martin, new watches from Ming and Sarpaneva, and Studio Underd0g wants to…

Feb 11 • Chris Hall

9:57

Issue 190: Ask Me Anything, Vol. 19

Is Genta overrated? Why are Audemars Piguet perpetual calendars undervalued? What might Stephen Forsey do next? Do Rolex shops on cruise ships have…

Feb 6 • Chris Hall

News Of The Week: Feb 3rd 2026

Turmoil at Greubel Forsey as co-founder Stephen Forsey exits; AP's jumping hour and hyper-complicated pocket watch; LV x De Bethune; Tudor signs onto…

Feb 3 • Chris Hall

21:59

January 2026

Issue 189: In Conversation With Split Watches

As the young British company claims a world first, I sat down with founder Ed Margulies to hear what it's like growing a brand in today's climate.

Jan 30 • Chris Hall

News Of The Week: Jan 27th 2026

The best limited editions announced for British Watchmakers' Day 2026; Watches of Switzerland UK's latest figures; something in the water from Toledano…

Jan 27 • Chris Hall

20:31

Issue 188: The Most Significant Watches Of The Last 15 Years

Rolex, Rexhep, Richard Mille and... the Omega Globemaster? Eleven designs that really changed the world of watches.

Jan 23 • Chris Hall

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