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Whenever we talk about Graham watches, either some aviator theme watches or the Chronofighters with the trademark “fast-action start/ stop trigger” beside the crown would subconsciously come to mind. This time round, Graham did something a little unorthodox, and the result is simply out of this world! Before we start talking about this timepiece, letsRead More
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Panerai has something that no other brand has this much of. It is one of the rarest commodities in watchmaking, and many watchmakers lose sleep over the lack of it. That commodity is space. You’d expect a Panerai to be big and bulky since it is an essential part of the DNA of the brand. […]
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The universe sometimes works in mysterious ways. With the passing of Robin Williams, the world has lost one of its greatest comedians. His daughter Zelda quoted Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s “The Little Prince” to commemorate him, and at the same time IWC is commemorating Antoine de Saint-Exupéry himself with a limited edition dedicated to his last […]
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Affordable watches: A quick look at the Jeanrichard trio: Terrascope, Aquascope and Aeroscope
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The Gyrotourbillon 1 was first introduced by Jaeger LeCoultre in 2004 as what would be the first of a series of multi-axis tourbillon wristwatches, the theoretical goal of which was to create variations on the tourbillon suitable for a wristwatch rather than a pocket watch. Each of the Gyrotourbillon wristwatches has a different configuration of […]
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It is said that those who do not learn from the past are doomed to repeat it, but in the case of horology –especially nowadays –the past is constantly being mined enthusiastically for inspiration –sometimes with antecedents acknowledged, and credit given where it’s due, and sometimes not, with the hope that nobody will notice that […]
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Whenever Rolex is about to launch a new timepiece, there would always be a plethora of hype and speculation in the watch community. It was therefore not surprising that there was a lot of excitement when Rolex announced that they will be launching a new variant of the popular Deepsea Seadweller (also known as theRead More
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Return With Us Now, To Those Thrilling Days Of Yesteryear Dept: Out of morbid curiosity, I decided to go to the very first place I ever expressed an opinion about a watch on the Internet: the alt.horology usenet newsgroup (remember those, kids?) The oldest attested use preserved (I checked with Google’s newsreader) is from a […]
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Return With Us Now, To Those Thrilling Days Of Yesteryear Dept: Out of morbid curiosity, I decided to go to the very first place I ever expressed an opinion about a watch on the Internet: the alt.horology usenet newsgroup (remember those, kids?) The oldest attested use preserved (I checked with Google’s newsreader) is from a […]
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Yesterday Kering (formerly known as PPR) announced that it will take over 100% of Ulysse Nardin. The luxury conglomerate headed by François-Henri Pinault, has always been quite light in the field of Haute Horlogerie, but it seems that they are on a strategy to change all that. Traditionally Kering is very strong in the field […]
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Credor Spring Drive Minute Repeater: The Japanese Strike Back striking watches, decimal repeater
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To many, Christopher Ward is known as a brand that produces very reasonably priced quartz and mechanical watches. Contrary to the extravagant marketing we are used to by bigger and more renowned watch brands, Christopher Ward dispenses with the hype, selling quality watches online at good prices directly to customers. In coincidence with their 10-year […]
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[ooyala code=”NhZzlkbjpIAXOXrLEU_No5wyxzPBysiE” player_id=”906938bb2f324c93a733b2fb3b34b260″ width=”750″ height=”590″] Terra Cielo Mare is a relatively new under the radar brand that impressed us with their limited edition Tazzoli watch. Hear Luca Fontana, owner of the brand, introduce this watch as well as other pieces in the range, including the watch worn by Brad Pitt’s character in the movie “World […]
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What if wristwatches were invented 200 years earlier? It would have had an impact on the course of history, without a doubt, but it would also place this device on the wrists of people in history that never had the pleasure of wearing one, simply because it did not exist. I’m not even talking about […]
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Tarpons are big fish, with some measuring more than eight feet long, and they are eerily industrial-looking with glassy eyes and shiny scales that give them an armor-plated appearance. They are undisputedly at the top of the food chain in Bonaire (Netherlands Antilles), where they dwarf the barracuda, and sharks are scarce. These prehistoric predators […]
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Each year, BaselWorld 2014 is a frantic, mad struggle to make all the appointments to bring you the first hand news and views of the novelties. As we rush about the fair grounds, we are entertained by these non-horological eye candies. These lovely ladies, dressed a bit rediculously with their shiny, pixlated berets were presentRead More
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Girard-Perregaux came to Basel this year with a more classically implemented Constant Escapement L.M in Rose Gold, the Tri-Axial and the Neo-Tourbillon. Listen to CEO, Michele Sofisti on more about this innovative trio of watches.
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Tudor has gained incredible momentum in the last couple of years. Although they are still Rolex’s little brother, their collection is no longer an emulation of Rolex. Taking a more independent approach to watchmaking, Tudor watches are no longer made with Rolex-cases with ETA-movements. Instead, the brand showcases their rich heritage with modern interpretations of […]
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Speake-Marin may be a relatively new independent watchmaking brand, but its impact has been tremendous. And with the new Magister Tourbillon, it just gets better. The folks at Deployant has been fans of Speake-Marin since its inception. Personally, I have a soft spot for the brand. One of the most distinct features of the watch would be theRead More
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Twenty minutes into the dive, I lose all feeling in my fingers. It’s a slow process - first tingling, then mild discomfort, then burning, and finally, with a strange sense of relief, my hands become like dead weights on the ends of my arms. My left hand curls like a frozen claw around the safety […]
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Shortly after presenting their novelties at this year’s Baselworld, and having graced our UK edition’s second issue cover, the HYT team went on a world tour to further connect with fans, beginning from Los Angeles, and moving on to New York, Tokyo, Hong Kong and finally Singapore. This Singapore edition of this world tour was […]
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With the 210 series Felix Baumgartner and Martin Frei created another timepiece that was more in line with their earlier more symmetrical creations, like the 103 , 201 & 202 and of course with the newest 105m, that our own Suzanne Wong wrote about here. For a long time I thought that strapping off an […]
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When talented watchmaker Mr. Roger Dubuis decided to launch his own brand in 1995, he sought inspiration in the innovations and techniques pioneered by Swiss watchmakers of the past. “I decided I wanted to create a watch to thank my teachers, friends and all those who had helped me learn and perfect my art,” shared […]
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Bremont is a brand that is synonymous with aviation and adventures; there is no surprise that their latest offering was derived from an expedition in Antarctica. Earlier this year, two British polar explorers managed to trek 1,795 miles across Antarctica. Ben Saunders, as well as his teammate Tarka L’Herpiniere, managed to break the world record for settingRead More
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Aside from the fact that the Bathyscape Flyback Chronograph is absolutely, unassailably, unequivocally, Steve-McQueen-in-ice-filled-underpants cool, it also represents a union of some of the most important technical achievements in horology.
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