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Bring a Loupe: An 'Evil Clapton' From Universal Genève, A Chronomatic Heuer Carrera, And A Very Early Fake Watch
All that and more in this week's edition of Hodinkee's What's Selling Where column.
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All that and more in this week's edition of Hodinkee's What's Selling Where column.
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From pilot to watchmaker, this is the story of one of the fiercest women shaping the industry.
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Back in March 2022, the watch world experienced something rarely seen - a global frenzy, not over a mechanical masterpiece or a limited-edition grail but, instead, a battery-powered, (Bioceramic) plastic-bodied chronograph. The original Omega × Swatch MoonSwatch collection dropped without much warning, causing scenes that rivaled those of sneaker releases. People queued overnight outside Swatch […] Visit Introducing: The MoonSwatch Mission to Earthphase – Moonshine Gold to read the full article.
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Happy first weekend of August, and welcome to another new release summary! Would that make it a “summery” summary? Bad alliterative jokes aside, we’ve seen some exciting new pieces from big-name watchmakers and microbrands alike. Rounding out this release list are a colorful new IWC Top Gun collab, a Jaeger-LeCoulture that shoots for the stars, a meteoric Bremont with lofty aspirations, and a Minase that brings a little winter chill to the summer sun. Read on, and let us know if there is a new release that you think we missed out on in the comments! IWC Schaffhausen Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Top Gun Miramar Far from their first Top Gun release, IWC’s new chronograph may not seem that exciting at first glance. But the new Miramar edition has a secret weapon: a Pantone hue of the same name. Other Top Gun IWCs have been made available in shades of black, gray, and beige, which although appropriate for the military-theme, aren’t terribly exciting from a color perspective. The Miramar, then, stands out with its unapologetically cheery blue, inspired by the light blue t-shirts worn by TOPGUN flight instructors under their flight suits. It’s not just the color that gives the Miramar an edge, though. Design-wise, the left-leaning subdials at the 12, 6, and 9 o’clock positions, balanced out by the dual date and day windows, provide for a handsomely readable aesthetic. The typeface is characteristic of other IWC Top Gun watches, with rounded sans serif numeral...
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A 101 guide to quartz watches: how they work, why they last, and what makes them a smart, low-maintenance pick.
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While British microbrand Aera's new M-1 may draw inspiration from the iconic Dirty Dozen field watches, it is not bound to or limited by its source material.
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A clear guide to chronograph watches: what they do, how to use one, and whether it belongs in your collection.
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What came before the vintage Type XX Pilots' Chronographs? Nothing, really. But if you imagine hard enough, it could have been this.
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BENRUS has a history going back to 1921 in New York City and over a million watches were being produced annually by the 1950s. Classic American brands like Hamilton and Elgin are well known by enthusiasts today, but Benrus was also among the best known during the mid-20th century with both military and civilian watches. […]
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Come for the watches, stay for the altitude training.
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The group of 20 semi-finalists spans the globe, with some familiar young faces and some new names you probably haven't heard before.
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Bezel's report shows that fake or incorrect timepieces still proliferate across a variety of brands.
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Summer… The time of the year when temperatures rise and outdoor adventures beckon. The call of the sea for some, the appeal of a sun-drenched coastline, or simply enjoying the good life and relaxing. Whether you’re heading to the beach, preparing your diving gear, hiking a mountain trail, or enjoying city strolls, summer means a […]
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Second quarter prices show continued divergence between listed company brands and independents on used market, according to Morgan Stanley and WatchCharts.
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The one-of-one Tudor Black Bay Chrono was made for Beckham's 50th birthday.
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