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Fearful Symmetry: Customising the Valjoux 22 chronograph
We explore the often under rated Valjoux 22, and its use in illustrious chronographs in history. And the latest iteration in a watch by a new independent.
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Nostalgia Reigns: Frederique Constant Vintage Rally collection
Sought after, you might not be able to find a classic Austin-Healey, but you can celebrate nostalgia with the latest Frederique Constant Vintage Rally.
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Spot The Watch: Working & Spotting
This week we take Spot The Watch to the workplace to see what are the popular brands and models being worn by the working crowd..
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A Lady’s View: What do women really want?
What do women really want in a watch? What's a female watch? Is there one? Should there be one? Are diamonds and jewels all it takes? We explore.
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New Saxonia dial colors for re-opening of Lange Boutique in Ginza, Tokyo, Japan
A. Lange & Söhne celebrates the re-opening of Lange Boutique in Ginza, by announcing two dial additions to the Saxonia Automatic line.
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Review: Zenith El Primero Classic Car
Zenith's contribution to the watch world has been remarkable by any measure. For starters, it was the first manufacture to create an automatic integrated column wheel movement, fondly known as the El Primero. More recently, its increasing staple of well-priced and attractive watches with reliable in house movements makes Zenith one of our favourite brands.
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Review: Modestly priced watches: The Sinn U1 Camouflage
Sinn releases a new limited edition to 500 pieces camouflage edition of the popular U1 collection. The popular German submarine theme watch brand is well known for its military associations. In particular, the brand was made famous by the use of submarine steel and its tough watch demeanour. The nomenclature also alludes to German submarines, the U-boat
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The Collector’s View: Brand Primacy: Birth of the Omega Master Chronometer standard
We explore the Co-Axial escapement and how it proved Omega's primacy in history, by examing the Omega Master Chronometer and the METAS certification.
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Review: Girard Perregaux Esmeralda Tourbillon
Just a year ago, we reviewed the Girard Perregaux Vintage 1945 Tourbillon with Three Golden Bridges. We were amazed by the design and quality of the watch. Not to be disappointed, Girard Perregaux's latest release at Baselworld 2016, the Girard Perregaux Esmeralda Tourbillon has once again impressed us with its high quality craftsmanship and mechanical expertise.
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In conversation with Frederic Watrelot on Christie’s Important Watches Auction 2016
In conjuction with the Christie's Important Watches Auction which will be held in Hong Kong on the 30th of May, we arranged a special session with Frederic Watrelot, Head of Watch Department for Christie's Hong Kong. In his own words, the upcoming auction is a special one, as it marks the 30th anniversary of Christie's Hong Kong.
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Review: TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer-02T
In a stunning industry move, TAG Heuer launches the impressive Carrera Heuer-02T, which can easily be known as the most affordable Swiss-made tourbillon watch today.
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Review: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph 41 mm in Yellow Gold
Audemars Piguet releases her latest Royal Oak Chronograph 41 mm in yellow gold (ref. 26320). While the design of the watch is essentially the same as its previous variant, Audemars Piguet takes convention and breaks it apart by its choice of gold.
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In Conversation: Barry Cohen, CEO Luminox
We get close to Barry Cohen, CEO Luminox and talk about how he created the brand which is authorized for use by the US Navy SEALS.
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Review: Zenith Heritage Pilot Cafe Racer with pricing
Zenith releases the Heritage Pilot Cafe Racer to add to its line of Pilot watches. Recently helmed by the Type 20 and the Extra special series, the Cafe Racer represents a new variety, reasonably priced with a superb El Primero chronograph movement.
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Baselworld 2016: The Editor’s Top 5 Watches
The Editor's Top 5 watches: Czapek & Cie Quai des Bergues, Gronefeld 1941 Remontoire, Jacob & Co Twin Turbo, Patek Philippe 5390, Tudor Black Bay Bronze.
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Baselworld 2016: De Bethune DB28 & DB28T – Kind of Blue
In honour of the colour blue, a fundamental element of its identity, De Bethune presents a monochromatic range of its iconic models, DB28 and DB28T. Radical and magnetic, their colour is created by an artisanal and natural treatment of the metals.
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Zenith Christophe Colomb
Zenith recalls the pioneering days of exploration with its tourbillon alternative In 1916, Zenith produced a new escapement called the Echappement Colon - Colón being the Spanish word for Columbus, and échappement the French word for escapement. This Lépine-style chronometer movement was 20½ lines in size and was awarded three first prizes by Neuchâtel’s observatory […]
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Baselworld 2016: Glashütte Original Senator Excellence
Glashütte Original releases the new Senator Excellence with a new in-house Calibre 36 movement. The watch is a good representation of quality German watch m
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How a Tourbillon Works
With a little help from Jaeger-LeCoultre, we uncover the workings of the tourbillon. The purpose of Breguet’s inspired creation was to combat the poise errors found in the balance, balance spring and escapement in vertical positions by rotating these timekeeping elements. (For more on the tourbillon and its history, read “A Brief History of […]
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Baselworld 2016: Chopard L.U.C Perpetual Calendar Chrono
Introducing the Chopard L.U.C Perpetual Calendar Chrono at Baselworld 2016 The first perpetual calendar and chronograph offered by Chopard.
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Baselworld 2016: TAG Heuer Heuer Monza Chronograph
A novelty from Baselworld 2016: the reissue of the Heuer Monza, by TAG Heuer.
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Phillips Watch Auction: START-STOP-RESET Epic Stainless Steel Chronographs
On the 15th of May 2016, Phillips Watch Department will be holding a special auction dedicated to the chronograph and the measurement of time.
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Review: Richard Mille RM 69 Erotic Tourbillon
If there's anything to be left wanting, we all wish that the watch was phallic instead of tonneau. After all, that would be one more function, a plumbing device for gaping holes.
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The Marcus Audemars Piguet Collection: Part 1
Tales of legendary watch collectors are legion, like the guy with one of every Greubel-Forsey model or 50 Rolex “Paul Newman” Daytonas. One collection that is not contested, because its owner produced a book documenting some of its treasures, is said to be even greater than the accumulation by the brand itself. Marcus Margulies, owner […]
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Review: De Bethune DB25 World Traveller
De Bethune presents the DB25 World Traveller, an intelligent watch featuring a second time zone and world time expressed with a mysterious display. We found this piece to be particularly exciting because of its signature De Bethune characteristics, brilliant designs matched with well-made and finished movements.
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Brief History of Tudor Dive Watches
Tudor was founded by none other than the founder of Rolex, Hans Wilsdorf, in 1946 to be an affordable alternative to Rolex, using the parent company’s cases but fitting them with third-party movements to keep prices lower. With a few exceptions, the early Tudor watches largely mimicked Rolex models, and even sometimes bore the Rolex […]
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Building a Better Tourbillon
The technical and aesthetic challenges that have to be surmounted in crafting a fine tourbillon are reasons why they are especially prized. One very basic problem, is power. Mainsprings should be kept as weak as possible in order to reduce wear, but they need to be powerful enough to deliver sufficient energy to keep the […]
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Basel Sneak peek: Sarpaneva K0 Seasons: exclusive first hands-on with price and full specs.
Sneak peek: First look, with hands-on, live photographs, specs and price of the new, to be released in BaselWorld 2016 Sarpaneva K0 Seasons.
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SIHH 2016: Chester’s Top 5 Picks
SIHH 2016 can hardly be said to be spectacular nor lackluster. As usual, we see some brands go on a decline with questionable releases, and some which we applaud loudly on the stands and in our hearts. The 5 pieces that I have selected are from some of the brands that I have been a fan of for quite some time now.
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Angelo Bonati speaks about one of Panerai’s greatest innovations yet
REVOLUTION founder, Wei Koh, sits down with Angelo Bonati and Officine Panerai’s R&D; Director Frédéric Dreyer-Gonzales to better UNDERSTAND the innovation that is Panerai’s new Lo Scienziato Luminor 1950 Tourbillon GMT Titanio and what it represents for watchmaking. Wei: You look great, as usual. Mr. Bonati: Yes, of course, as usual. So, I was really impressed by […]