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Rolex Stella-Inspired Oyster Perpetual 41 Dec 9, 2024

Why I Bought It: Rolex Stella-Inspired Oyster Perpetual 41 with Turquoise Blue Dial

There aren’t that many rules that GaryG applies to watch collecting, but one rule that he has found critically important is that it’s crucial to handle a watch before buying it. This story however is about how Gary completely violated that rule and nonetheless came away happy with a watch that few people would have guessed he would buy: the 2020-launched Oyster Perpetual 41 from Rolex with a bright turquoise blue dial.

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A. Lange & Sohne Dec 8, 2024

Why I Bought It: A. Lange & Söhne Pour Le Mérite Tourbillon

When the hammer came down at the Phillips auction and GaryG became the new owner of an A. Lange & Söhne Pour Le Mérite Tourbillon, the feeling was one of complete joy, representing the culmination of a multiyear chase. What makes this particular watch so special in so many ways to him?

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Dec 7, 2024

The Secret to Good Watch Design: The Art of Proportion

A principle of art that Raman Kalra find best at capturing why some watches work so well is that of proportion. Here he explains why.

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Armin Strom Dec 6, 2024

RIP Mr. Armin Strom: A Master of Skeletonization

With great sadness, the independent Swiss watch manufacture Armin Strom announces the death of its founder, Mr. Armin Strom at the age of 86.

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Armin Strom Tribute 2 Copper Edition Dec 5, 2024

New Release: Armin Strom Tribute 2 Copper Edition

The Armin Strom Tribute 2 Copper Edition features a mainplate with a distinctive grattage design in an elegant copper hue. It's a limited edition of just 10 pieces.

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Dec 4, 2024

South Australia Wine Guide 2025 (PDF): A Comprehensive Look at One of the World’s Best Wine Regions - and It’s Free!

The South Australian Wine Guide 2025 has been launched to provide a definitive guide that throws a light on all of South Australia’s wine regions, with a singular focus on the unique wines from what is still ‘The Wine State’.

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Dec 3, 2024

New Release: Parmigiani L’Armoriale Répétition Mystérieuse: A Minute Repeater Striking Cathedral Gongs, No Dial Side Indications, and Packed with Arts and Crafts

The art and craft is so important to the Parmigiani L'Armoriale Répétition Mystérieuse that there are no dial side time indications. In fact, there is no dial side dial!

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Patek Philippe Ref 5208R Grande Complication Dec 2, 2024

Patek Philippe Ref. 5208R Grande Complication Reviewed by Tim Mosso

The Patek Philippe 5208R is exceptional, even by the perception-warping standards of a watch industry insider like Tim Mosso and here he explains why.

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F.P. Journe Watches Strategies Tips Nov 24, 2024

Collecting F.P. Journe Watches: Strategies, Tips, and Advice with Osama Sendi (aka The Journe Guy)

Osama Sendi, perhaps better known as The Journe Guy (@thejourneguy on Instagram), joined George Mayer in The 1916 Company's New York office for a panel discussion where they go over collecting tips, talk about some of their favorite Journe models.

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Ulysse Nardin Freak S Nomad Reviewed Nov 23, 2024

Ulysse Nardin Freak S Nomad Reviewed by Tim Mosso - Spoiler Alert, He Likes It!

The new Ulysse Nardin Freak S Nomad is titanium cased with carbon fiber composite cladding on its flanks. While the carbon is laced with subtle veins of yellow gold, the material doesn’t overpower.

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Urwerk UR-150 Scorpion It’s got Nov 22, 2024

New Urwerk UR-150 Scorpion: It’s got a Sting in its Tail!

Urwerk has installed the latest evolution of its wandering satellite-hour movement on the new he UR-150 Scorpion. It delivers a sense of theatre when one hour dramatically transitions to the next.

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Nov 21, 2024

Larcum Kendall and K1: The Greatest Watchmaker and Watch You Have (Probably) Never Heard Of

You may have heard of a few or more of the following historical people and events: Thomas Mudge, George Graham, John Harrison, the Longitude Prize, Captain James Cook, and the mutiny on the 'HMS Bounty.' However, you are less likely to have heard the name of a horologist who played a pivotal role in all of the above: Larcum Kendall (1719–1790). Come with me on a worldwide adventure involving timekeeping and history.

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Daniel Roth Nov 20, 2024

This Watch Changed My Life: The Jean Daniel Nicolas Two-Minute Tourbillon by Daniel Roth

The Two-Minute Tourbillon by Jean Daniel Nicolas/Daniel Roth is a watch that changed Ian Skellern's life. Here he explains how and why.

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Omega Spirate System Nov 19, 2024

The Omega Spirate System: A New Idea in Balance Spring Technology

The Omega Spirate is a new type of balance spring. It isn’t just a flashy concept piece, it is a practical advancement capable of improving horology.

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Nov 18, 2024

Catching My First Wild Trout Fly Fishing in Scotland

On the third cast, the nymph hits the water with a distinct plop and there is a sharp tug on the line. I instinctively set the hook, a glint of gold and brown breaks the surface. I have just caught my first wild trout.

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Patek Philippe Omega Nov 17, 2024

5 Watches That Have Stood The Test of Time Starring Rolex, Patek Philippe, Omega, and Cartier

Why is it that watch brands celebrate watch anniversaries so enthusiastically? The answer isn't as complicated as you might think . . . here we illustrate the answer with some major brands like Rolex, Patek Philippe, Cartier, Chanel, and Omega.

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Patek Philippe Triple Scale Chronograph Ref Nov 16, 2024

Patek Philippe Triple Scale Chronograph Ref. 5975P Reviewed by Tim Mosso

Patek Philippe’s 175th-anniversary collection contained a bumper crop of memorable models and the Ref. 5975 triple scale chronograph was the quirkiest.

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Chopard Nov 16, 2024

Chronometer Certification in Watches Explained: How-To with Tim Mosso (video)

Omega, Tudor, Chopard, and many more watches all boast “COSC Chronometer” status on their watches, but what exactly does this certification entail? In this episode of How-To, Tim breaks down what exactly a watch needs to achieve to get COSC status and what defines a chronometer.

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Rolex Wears Nov 15, 2024

Here’s Why The Crown is the Unsung Hero of Watchmaking and Why Rolex Wears the Crown

The crown is one of the most important yet underappreciated parts of a watch. The humble crown has played an extensive role in helping Rolex – and the rest of the watch industry – get to where it is today. Here's why.

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Voutilainen all taking home prizes Nov 14, 2024

All of the Winners of the 2024 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG)

The 2024 GPHG was a big night for jewelry brands as well as independent watchmakers with Rémy Cools, Kudoke, Ming, Sylvain Pinaud, Bernhard Lederer, and Kari Voutilainen all taking home prizes.

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Nov 13, 2024

Ian’s Predicted Winners of the 2024 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG)

7 pm (CET) on Wednesday night in Geneva is the red carpet prize giving ceremony of the 2024 GPHG. Ian Skellern shares his predictions on the watches that he thinks are likely to take these coveted prizes.

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Rolex GMT-Master II Meteorite Global Nov 12, 2024

Behind The Lens: Rolex GMT-Master II Meteorite: Global Travel Meets Outer Space

GaryG had the opportunity to borrow a Rolex GMT-Master II BLRO Meteorite from a long-time friend to photograph and wear. This watch's main event is the dial, a thin slice of metallic meteorite whose crystalline structure reflects the slow cooling process that took place as the meteor hurtled through space. Here he tries a variety of photographic techniques to learn which works best on the dial's unique structures. Which are your favorites?

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Franck Muller Nov 8, 2024

The Ongoing Saga Of The World’s Most Complicated Wristwatch: Superbia Humanitatis By Louis-Elysée Piguet, Franck Muller, And Paul Gerber (Plus Video)

The Superbia Humanitatis Louis-Elysée Piguet/Franck Muller/Paul Gerber super complication is one of the most legendary watches of our time. And what a story! And here it is in its entirety: from 1892 when Piguet made the movement through 1992 when Franck Muller altered it, all the way through the present day when Paul Gerber modified it three more times to make it the most complicated wristwatch in the world.

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Vacheron Constantin Nov 7, 2024

Jaeger-LeCoultre Watches: Why Are They Not More Popular?

Jaeger-LeCoultre's competition i.e., Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin and Audemars Piguet have surged in recent years. They are now all well-recognized brands in broader society, whereas the love for JLC is reserved for true enthusiasts. Raman Kalra explains why.

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Grönefeld Nov 5, 2024

Grone Oldenzaal: a New More Affordable Brand by Bart and Tim Gronefeld Launches with the Manueel One ‘Sjef’s One’

Tim and Bart Gronefeld have quietly launch a new brand of more affordable watches than those in their Gronefeld collection. The new brand is called Grone Oldenzaal and the launch model is called the Manueel One ‘Sjef’s One’.

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Patek Philippe Cubitus Nov 5, 2024

Tim Mosso Shares his Thoughts on the Patek Philippe Cubitus and Wish-List Million Dollar Collection

To say the Patek Philippe Cubitus is controversial is to state the obvious. Due to similar design and movements, the Cubitus and Nautilus models have some overlap, and that's led to questions about whether the two can co-exist. Tim Mosso shares his views of the new Patek Philippe Cubitus in this video.

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Greubel Forsey Nano Foudroyante EWT Nov 4, 2024

Greubel Forsey Nano Foudroyante EWT with Flying Tourbillon: Lightning Fast Monopusher Chronograph using Minimal Energy in a Very Wearable 38mm Case

A foudroyante hand is visually spectacular as it is running faster than the eye can follow – foudroyante is French for lightning fast! But the complication uses a lot of energy, or did until the Greubel Forsey Nano Foudroyante EWT.

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Nov 1, 2024

Suggestions for a 3-Watch Collection for £10,000/$13,000

What if you were given £10,000/$13,00 to spend on creating a new collection? With a hypothetical wish list, what would you buy? Raman Kalra shares his suggestions and why.

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Oct 31, 2024

Laurent Perrier Grand Siècle Champagne: House Heritage and Tasting Notes

When one of the world’s leading wine critics names a non-vintage champagne as their Wine of the Year (not just Champagne of the Year), then it is worth a look, especially in competition with 36,000 other wines. The wine is Laurent-Perrier’s Grand Siècle No 26.

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Oct 31, 2024

Equation Of Time (EoT): What Is It And What’s The Attraction?

In its simplest form, the equation of time is defined as the difference between the time displayed by the position of the sun (as by a sundial) and the mean time displayed by any modern clock or watch. But that's just the beginning. Watchmaker Ashton Tracy explains more.

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