Then as is our custom I reached out to an expert who could give an objective opinion on my subjective picks. My expert is none other than the very smart very accomplished and very cool Isabella Proia. She's a
link former Hodinkee staffer and a current Vice President at Phillips
link who works as the Head of Sale and International Specialist in Watches yes this
link is me bragging. She very generously took a look at this list and instead of saying "girl what" added her incisive two cents.