The Source File

As the founder of Crown & Caliber, HAMILTON POWELL holds a position in the pre-owned-watch marketplace that provides a unique outlook on the world of horology. The successes and failures of the timepieces that pass through his doors play at least an ancillary role in determining future releases from manufacturers. In addition, his network of contacts in the vintage marketplace serves as an accurate gauge of trends among consumers and collectors. On a personal and professional level, Powell conveys a passion that proves infectious to novices and cognoscenti alike. —JUSTIN MASTINE-FROST