It’s a simple phrase, often said with a smile, sometimes posted with the obligatory wrist shot before the box even cools. “Got the call from the AD.” That’s it. No need to explain what was said, which reference was allocated, or whether it was even the one hoped for. The …

If you’re going to call yourself a watch lover—whether you’re someone who wears one every day without a second thought, or a seasoned collector who knows the smell of fresh lume and the song of a fine escapement—it makes sense knowing what you’re looking at. Not just the brand printed …