Allen is Robb Report's digital watch editor. His writing and photography have appeared in Fortune, Hodinkee, WatchTime, International Watch and many others. When he's not obsessing over vintage Vacheron Constantin time-only watches and five-digit Rolexes from the tritium era, Allen can usually be found skiing, cycling or motorcycling.
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