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Introducing – The Return of the Gerald Genta-Designed

Gerald Genta is surely mostly known for his work with Audemars Piguet (1972, Royal Oak), Patek Philippe (Nautilus, 1976) or his own bold and original ...

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First Look – Parmigiani Introduces Three Fresh Colours

Designed by Michel Parmigiani, the classic Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda went through a tasteful facelift as an integrated sports watch following the appo ...

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Introducing – The De Rijke & Co. Amalfi Enamel Se

One of the rising stars of the young Dutch independent watchmaking scene, De Rijke & Co. Watches, founded by Laurens De Rijke, started as a fun pr ...

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First Look – The Kauri Régulateur Carbone, a Modern R

Kauri is an independent watchmaking brand recently founded by Samuel Gillioz. This young watchmaker studied at the École d?Horlogerie de Genève befo ...

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Three New Models Join the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Collectio

They say three’s a charm, and fans of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s popular Polaris will be delighted by the latest additions to the distinct family ...

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Parmigiani Fleurier Drops Three New Variants of the Tonda PF

Milano Blue, Arctic Grey, and London Grey: Parmigiani Fleurier adds three new intriguing iterations to its Tonda PF Sport Chronograph line-up. Fresh a ...

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Credor Reissues Genta-Designed Locomotive as a 300-Piece Lim

With the exception of the Eichi ii timepiece, Seiko?s high-end Credor brand has been largely kept to the Japanese domestic market in order to keep the ...

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Parmigiani Fleurier Introduces The Tonda PF Sport 2024 Colle

Replacing the Tonda GT line, the Tonda PF Sport Chronograph modernizes and refreshes the case, dial, and bracelet. The post Parmigiani Fleurier Introd ...

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Maurice de Mauriac Introduces a (Very) Big Version of their

Maurice de Mauriac in 1997, and helmed by twins Massimo and Leonard Dreifuss since 2021, has carved out a niche as one of the more playful and ecce ...

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New Video: Accutron?s Electrostatic Movement Explained!

For the first time, Accutron has pulled back the curtain on all the intricacies and technologies that go into how and why their one-of-a-kind electros ...

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[VIDEO] A Brief Hands-On with the Tudor Black Bay 41 Monochr

It?s been a few months since the end of Watches and Wonders, and the world of watches is starting to feel a little bit more normal again. There are ...

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Fratello Talks: The Quest For Relevance In A Hype-Hungry Wat

Welcome to the latest episode of Fratello Talks. This week, Nacho is joined by RJ and Lex to discuss their thoughts on a hype-hungry watch industry. L ...

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Building A Watch Brand Episode 14: An Update On The Producti

It has been a while since the last episode of Building A Watch Brand. In fact, that was a full month before the big launch, which took place on March ...

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Introducing: The Gérald Genta-Designed Credor Locomotive Ma

The Credor Locomotive is a fascinating design from the late 1970s. Today, the brand has brought it back to life. Let’s take a first look at this ...

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Introducing: The Schofield Obscura ? Adding Metallurgic Marv

For some of you, the bold case shape will be instantly recognizable as a Schofield creation. But while it is indeed symbolic of the brand, this is a v ...

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#TBT Moonshine Joy With The Valjoux 88-Powered Gallet MultiC

It could have been about three or four years since I saw a Gallet Astronomic listed last time. It was on eBay, and the price reached the ?10,000 limit ...

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Hands-On Debut: Maurice Lacroix Pontos S Diver DLC And Bronz

The original Maurice Lacroix Pontos S Diver was a fairly short-lived offering that was first launched in 2013 and discontinued just a few years later ...

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New Release: Isotope x Revolution Mercury Limited-Edition Wa

There are polished stainless steel watches, and then there?s the new mirror-finished Isotope x Revolution Mercury, a watch inspired by different inter ...

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Take To New Heights With The CASIO G-SHOCK GRAVITYMASTER GRB

Sponsored post presented on aBlogtoWatch for advertiser The world of aviation has changed dramatically over the past century, moving from single-prop ...

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First Look – New High-End Breguet Marine Chronograph 5

The words ‘contemporary’ and ‘sporty’ are hard to apply to Breguet, but barring the aviation-inspired Type 20, the Marine coll ...

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First Look – Louis Erard Unveils its First Regulator w

Louis Erard pursues its mission of delivering traditional handmade decorative techniques at accessible prices. Usually the preserve of top-tier brand ...

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Editorial – Are Watches a Good Investment"

Beyond their cultural and aesthetic value, luxury and high-end watches have increasingly become recognised as a viable investment asset class, offerin ...

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Dads and Grads Sale 2024: Grad Gift Guide

As graduation season comes to an end, we thought we?d throw one more gift guide down the hatch during our DADS AND GRADS SALE to offer inspirati ...

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The G-SHOCK of Fountain Pens: the Pilot Varsity

Without a doubt, my favorite pen is the LAMY AL-Star. I could (and very well might) write paragraphs about this incredible fountain pen ? something ...

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Louis Erard’s Latest is a Regulator with a Traditional

Swiss watchmaker Louis Erard has recently collaborated with Donzé Cadrans, a veteran in the enamel dials field since 1972. As a first for Erard, t ...

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Another Look at the Patek Philippe Nautilus Flyback Chronogr

First launched at Watches & Wonders 2024 is the one of the more more experimental new timepieces from the famed watchmaker in the Patek Philippe N ...

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Manufacture Visit: Thomas Explores The Vallée De Joux With

One of the perks of this job is that we get to see where and how watches are made. I love a good manufacture visit as it provides context for the watc ...

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The Red Arrows Celebrate Their 60th Display Season With Two

Even if you?re not a plane spotter or an aviation enthusiast, the name Red Arrows might very well ring a bell. The Red Arrows are the RAF?s legendary ...

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Hands-On With The Hermès Cut On The Calm Greek Island Of Ti

The Hermès Cut debuted in April at Watches and Wonders in Geneva. That’s why we were quite surprised when we received an invite from Hermès fo ...

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Hands-On With The Nezumi Adventure Trio That Lets You Travel

The young Swedish brand Nezumi has made a name for itself with a catalog of stylish, affordable watches. Now, with the release of its new Terrain fiel ...

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Watch Review: Chopard Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph JX7 W

It is interesting how, until I became acquainted with the Chopard Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph JX7 watch for Jacky Ickx, I thought only high five- ...

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New Release: Oris Aquis Date ‘Taste Of Summer’

As the summer season quickly approaches, watch fans everywhere will be deciding which pieces will be in their rotation for the months of sun and fun. ...

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ABTWW: 24-Hour Watch Boutiques, Swiss Made Shenanigans, And

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick, Ariel, David, and Ripley do what they do every week — dive into the latest and greatest from the wild, ...

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New Release: Richard Mille RM 27-05 Flying Tourbillon Rafael

When it comes to ultra-lightweight mechanical sports watches, Richard Mille is the undisputed champion, and ever since 2010, the brand has created a s ...

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Introducing – The New Hanhart 417 ES Tornado Maiden Fl

2024 marks a significant milestone for the Tornado multirole combat aircraft: 50 years ago, on August 14, 1974, the first Tornado prototype took off f ...

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First Look – MB&F Raises the Complication Stakes

The aphorism “if it ain?t broke, don?t fix it” is not often used by watchmaker Stephen McDonnell, the mastermind behind MB&F?s most co ...

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Introducing – New Porsche Design Custom-Built Watches

Today is an important moment in the history of a 60-year iconic sports car. The new generation of Porsche 911, dubbed 992.2, has just been revealed an ...

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First Look – The New Black and Bronze Versions of the

While most have the highly successful and appealing Aikon collection in mind, the brand’s vision of an accessible luxury sports watch with an in ...

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Rolex Turns to Precious Metal for Latest Deepsea Dweller Yel

If the launch of the latest GMT-Master II by Rolex? with its quiet new colorway and small green details? was a demonstration of the brand?s subtlety, ...

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Lewis Hamilton Sports New IWC Concept In Monaco

Lewis Hamilton made headlines at the Monaco Grand Prix, not just for his performance on the track but also for the IWC on his wrist. The post Lewis Ha ...

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Hanhart Marks an Important Aviation Anniversary with their L

In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Tornado aircraft’s maiden flight, Hanhart, in collaboration with PANAVIA Aircraft, created the 417 ES ...

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Time Through the Ages, Part 2: Abraham-Louis Breguet’s

Editor?s Note: Time Through the Ages is a four part series written by Andrew Canter, member of the British Horological Institute, Alliance of Briti ...

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TAG Heuer Introduces a New Skeletonized Monaco

Once again, TAG Heuer has released a new Monaco chronograph to celebrate the running of the Monaco Grand Prix, which took place over the weekend in ...

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Fratello Favorites: The Best Watches Under ?2,500 ? Mike?s P

It’s time to chime in on the best watches under ?2,500. It’s a tough subject for a couple of reasons. First, many of my colleagues have al ...

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IWC Reveals Ceralume With The First Fully Luminous Ceramic W

Luminescent materials have been a part of watchmaking for generations. The use of radioactive materials in the last century was fundamental in the des ...

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The May 2024 Fratello × REM Strap ? Spacewalk

On June 3rd, 1965, Ed White was the first NASA astronaut to perform a spacewalk. White, who died during the horrible accident with Apollo 1 on January ...

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Watch Review: The 36mm Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Auto

Best known for its military history and its partnerships with Hollywood, Hamilton debuted two new watches in its Khaki Aviation series in January 2024 ...

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Hands-On: TAG Heuer Carrera Tourbillon Chronograph Watch Wit

Dramatically, we could call it a decade how long some of us have waited for TAG Heuer to place its affordable competitively priced tourbillon chronogr ...

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Introducing – The William Wood Dunkirk Watch

William Wood is well known for its firefighter-themed portfolio like the Fire Exit Watch, Triumph Chronographs and The Red Watch, but this latest piec ...

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First Look – The Stylish new Bell & Ross BR 03 Wh

The BR 01 is the face that launched a thousand ships for Bell & Ross, capturing the military and aviation inspiration that has come to define this ...

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News – IWC Unveils Ceralume, The First Fully Luminous

The use of luminescent materials on watches is far from new… Soon after the discovery of radium and its properties (and dangers…) by Marie ...

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Portrait – Scandinavian Two-Man Show Vuollé Watches I

Scandinavian design is often laureled for its simplicity and functionality, but in watches, that doesn’t always seem to stick. Finnish independe ...

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The Spirit of Speed: TAG Heuer Revs up with Monaco Chronogra

Precision and performance in fractions of a second are ideals that play an equally important role in the world of Formula 1 and timekeeping. This symb ...

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Let There Be Light: IWC Unveils First Fully Luminous Watch

There are two main areas in which brands showcase their latest breakthroughs: the movement, of course, and the introduction of new and innovative mate ...

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Isotope and Revolution Unveil their “Mercury” Li

Growing up in the late ?90s and early ?00s, there were plenty of things I missed out on. I was too late to see the Rangers win the Stanley Cup, was ...

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Bell & Ross Adds a Two-Tone Option to their Popular BR

Bell & Ross is continuing to fill out their updated BR 03 collection with new references to accommodate the subtly smaller case they introduced ...

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Pre-Owned Spotlight: Universal Genève Classics To Buy Befor

At the end of last year, Breitling announced that it had acquired Universal Genève. That move caused excitement within the watch community, mainly be ...

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Keeping Things Fluid This Monday Morning With The HYT T1 ? A

One of the biggest recent watch surprises happened the day before Watches and Wonders 2024. Impressively, the watches even captivated all four of the ...

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Introducing: The Stealthy Allure Of The BA111OD CHPTR_?.5 La

If you haven?t heard that term before, that makes two of us, but trust me; I?ll explain. The CHPTR_?.5 (pronounced “Chapter Delta point fiveR ...

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Zodiac Introduces The Super Sea Wolf Pro-Diver With A Full-L

Recently, Zodiac and RedBar released a special edition of the Super Sea Wolf Pro-Diver. This 200-piece LE introduced a full-lume dial and harked back ...

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Hands-On With The Fortis Novonaut AMADEE-24 Mars Analog Miss

Life on Mars is around the corner. That is what some science-fiction movies are telling us, at least. The people who are properly interested in the st ...

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Ariel’s Thoughts: Consumer Expectations For Watches Ha

I’ve noticed a recent source of conflict between watch enthusiast consumers and the companies that make the products they want. The conflict is ...

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SUPERLATIVE: Carole Kasapi and Nicholas Biebuyck of TAG Heue

This week on the Superlative Podcast, our host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Carole Kasapi and Nicholas Biebuyck of TAG Heuer. Ca ...

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New Release: IWC Unveils Ceralume Luminous Ceramic Watch Tec

Continuing on its journey to develop and utilize new variations of ceramic, IWC has just announced its Ceralume luminous ceramic technology and, along ...

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aBlogtoWatch MTM Hypertec H-61 Giveaway Winner Announced; En

The team here at aBlogtoWatch is excited to announce Ricki G. of Rönninge, Sweden as the winner of our MTM Hypertec H-61 watch giveaway. Its rugged, ...

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Buying Guide – Six Recently Uncovered Independent Watc

For regular readers, it’s no real surprise that we have a deep-rooted passion for indie watchmaking; in fact, it is the very reason for our exi ...

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Sartorial & Skeletonized: The Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda

This article was originally published in the September/October 2022 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine. Under Guido Terreni, Parmigiani Fle ...

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A Week in Watches Ep. 81: The Return of the Ming Diver

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! While, yes, there is a genuine day of remembrance on Monday, it?s also the weekend that unofficially marks the beginnin ...

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The Roundup: Familiar Favorites and Some Newcomers Too

The Roundup is the Windup Watch Shop’s weekly rundown of the latest and greatest watches, accessories, EDC, and more. Top billing belongs to ...

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Sunday Morning Showdown: Tudor Black Bay 58 GMT Vs. Black Ba

Grab a cup of coffee, and get ready for a new Sunday Morning Showdown. For this week’s battle, we have selected two new Tudor introductions. Dur ...

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Hot Take: The New TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Skeleton In B

If you read this article shortly after publication, you are probably missing the Monaco Grand Prix. Or you are multi-tasking, which I would not recomm ...

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Introducing: The William Wood Dunkirk Watch

By now, it’s pretty clear William Wood has gone all in with its firefighting-themed watches. For its latest creation, the brand pays homage to t ...

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Vintage Watches: The Movado Disco Volante

Today, we’ll take a look at a vintage Movado Disco Volante. This is a lovely watch with an incredible case. It also marks the first article I ...

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Hands-On: Limited-Edition Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic Br

Charisma is a tricky thing to design for in watchmaking. A timepiece that falls flat in some colorways can be transformed by something as simple as a ...

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Watches, Stories, & Gear: the Rise of “Bromakase,

?Watches, Stories, and Gear? is a roundup of our favorite content, watch or otherwise, from around the internet. Here, we support other creators, e ...

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Hands-On: SpaceOne Tellurium Watch

Editor?s Note: The watch pictured here is a pre-production media sample and carries several minor visual differences from the production model. These ...

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New Release: Ulysse Nardin Diver NET OPS And Diver X Skeleto

Last year, Ulysse Nardin launched two Freak OPS watches (OPS being short for ?operations?) that were characterized by their tactical-themed black and ...

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Introducing – The new Dark Blue TAG Heuer Monaco Skele

Long associated with motorsport, TAG Heuer keeps maintaining its racing heritage with its emblematic Carrera and Monaco collections. Born in 1969 and ...

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Introducing – Summer Beckons with the Oris Aquis Date

Summer is in the air, and the holiday season is just around the corner. As a brand that has never been shy of colour, Oris proposes two watermelon-col ...

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In-Depth – Everything You Should Know about the Legend

The ETA Valjoux 7750 chronograph movement is well-known in the world of watchmaking for being tough, reliable, and versatile. Since it was first intro ...

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The Petrolhead Corner – Morgan and Pininfarina are Rea

Both Morgan and Pininfarina are household names when it comes to car design. The British firm is known for its hand-built retro-styled roadsters and t ...

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Three New Diver Watches to “Sea” from Tissot, Or

With summer almost in full swing, let?s have a look at some of the latest diver?s watches of the season. With their robustness and air of discovery an ...

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Christie?s To Auction The Most Expensive Timepiece Ever In T

Christie?s has officially announced the ?Important Watches? live auction at Christie?s Rockefeller Center on June 10, 2024. The post Christie?s To Auc ...

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Oris is Ready for Summer with New Aquis Date “Watermel

Summer might not officially be here for another month, but we can?t help it if we?re already feeling like the season is upon us. First of all, it?s ...

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Five Must-Have EDC Picks Under $100

EDC continues to grow as part of what we enjoy and feature here in the Windup Watch Shop for many of the same exact reasons we love watches. We ap ...

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The Fall Guy: TAG Heuer, Ryan Gosling, and Appreciating the

For those who look forward to Summer Blockbusters as much as I do, The Fall Guy was the perfect way to kick off the season. And not only because it ...

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eBay Finds: A Rare Vintage Swatch, Two Cool Bulovas, and a C

eBay Finds is back! This bi-monthly installment will feature a selection of watches currently listed on eBay that have caught the eye of editor Chr ...

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A Flurry Of Faces: Is Tudor Forcing Its Hand With Too Many L

Last week, Tudor released a 1,908-piece limited run of Black Bay 58 watches with a special dial to celebrate Inter Milan winning the Italian Serie A f ...

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Fratelli Stories: Connecting To Vintage Watches Through Old

In this edition of Fratelli Stories, reader Antonio shares how his father’s passion for vintage Seiko and Omega sparked his very own love of wat ...

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Watch Photography For Beginners: The Gear To Get You Started

Watch photography has come a long way in a short time. Not too long ago, a good photo was one where the watch was properly lit and sharp. Today, watch ...

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Fratello?s Top 5 Vintage Piaget Bracelet Watches ? How To Be

Another Friday, another Top 5! After last week’s auction article, it’s time for something different. For this article, we have selected fi ...

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Fratello Favorites: The Best Watches Under ?2,500 ? Thor?s P

I’m sorry; I misunderstood the task at hand. This is not about me being given ?7,500 to spend on three watches… I’ve reluctantly giv ...

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My First Rolex: The Oyster Perpetual 1002

For me, Rolex had a golden era. It was from the middle of the last century right up until the mid-2000s. Many of our fellow enthusiasts and collectors ...

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Watch Review: The Automatic Citizen “Tsuyosa” Sm

At this time “Tsuyosa” (meaning “strength” in Japanese) is Citizen’s collection of affordable, albeit refined, mechanica ...

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New Release: TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Watch In DLC Titan

In the world of motorsports, the last weekend in May is the most important spot on the calendar. Not only is this the weekend of the legendary Indiana ...

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New Release: Bell & Ross BR 03 White Steel & Gold

While Bell & Ross produces a fairly wide assortment of models, it is the classic square-shaped BR 03 collection that is most emblematic of the bra ...

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Watch Review: Tissot T-Race Chronograph Bracelet Watch

  The longstanding Tissot T-Race Chronograph watch family has released a new generation of models, and this reference T141.417.11.051.01 is the b ...

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First Look – Military Gear for the Ulysse Nardin Diver

Sustainability is a big trend in watchmaking today as brands jump on the bandwagon of environmentally friendly products. Some, like Chopard, ensure th ...

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Introducing – The 37.09 Bluefin is the New, Compact Di

Independent, Malaysian-Swiss brand MING is not necessarily associated with dive watches… At least, it might not be the first style of watch tha ...

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First Look – The Serica 6190 Chronomètre M.S.L, the U

Despite being a relatively young brand (founded in 2019), Serica already carries a consistent collection of retro-inspired sports watches – fiel ...