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Bell & Ross BR03-92 Dive Watch (Blue & Bronze)

Following the surprise and positive release last year of its BR 03-92 Diver (below pictured), Bell & Ross has followed up in 2018 to make the BR03-9 ...

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Happy Tourbillon Day

June 26, 2018 marks the 217th anniversary of the patent of the Tourbillon, a revolutionary invention by Abraham-Louis Breguet, father of modern horol ...

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Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Enamel Ferdinand Hodler

These beautiful decorative watches from Jaeger-LeCoultre come from its ?Métiers Rares? workshops and pay tribute to 19th-century symbolist painter Fe ...

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5 Top Pilot Watches for Men

Originally pilot watches were adopted in World War II and designed specifically for pilots.  Key differences between pilot watches or standard watch ...

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Introducing: Unimatic Modello Uno Dive Watch (Nous Paris Ret

Niche brand Unimatic Watches, designer and maker of the “Made in Italy” Modello Uno dive watch series, is set to drop a new special edit ...

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Meet the Manufacturer: Louis Moinet

I had the pleasure to meet Jean-Marie Schaller in Las Vegas several years ago, and I was immediately impressed by his passion for his watches bearing ...

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Another Titanium Patek Philippe You Didn’t Know Existe

BOOM.  Another titanium Patek Philippe graces the world with its presence.  Well, maybe not the world, but at least one ultra-wealthy individual, r ...

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Meet the Manufacturer: Laurent Ferrier (video)

Join Montredo in the latest episode of Meet The Manufacturer as we dive into the world of Laurent Ferrier.  A conversation with Co-Founder & Creativ ...

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Introducing: IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph (Online Bou

IWC is no stranger to “boutique-only” edition watches, but in a new twist (and sign of the times), this new Pilot’s Watch Chronogr ...

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Introducing: Roger Dubuis Excalibur Pirelli Sottozero

Extending its partnership with Pirelli tires, Roger Dubuis presents the new testosterone-filled Roger Dubuis Excalibur Pirelli Sottozero.  Not for t ...

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Introducing: The New Omega Speedmaster CK 2998 Limited Edit

The original OMEGA CK 2998 was released in 1959 and, for collectors, it has since become one of the most sought-after vintage Speedmasters in the wor ...

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3 Questions about Armin Strom Resonance Watches

We recently caught up with the Chief Designer at Armin Strom to talk about the manufacture’s new “resonance” series. Perpetuelle: ...

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Vintage Watch of the Week: Yellow Gold GMT-Master 6542

As many of you may already know, Rolex introduced their very first pilot watch in 1954 with the GMT-Master ref. 6542. The watch was built for Pan Am ...

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Glashütte Original Excellence (Baselworld 2018)

Baselworld 2018, German watchmaker Glashütte Original has rolled out its Senator Excellence Panorama Date and Senator Excellence Panorama Date Moon ...

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Introducing: Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5968A – the First

Yea the new Nautilus with perpetual calendar is interesting, but I think this is more interesting and attractive:  the very first chronograph in th ...

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Chopard L.U.C Quattro (Baselworld 2018 Preview)

Baselworld is just days away.  Here now let’s have a look at one of Chopard’s new pieces for 2018, a new interpretation of its classy� ...

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Introducing the Arnold & Son “Globetrotter”

Times have certainly changed since the days of using chronometers to determine longitude, as have the needs of the modern traveler.  In the spirit o ...

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A Look at the Artisans de Genève “Tribute to Daytona&

Artisans de Genève is a Swiss watch manufacturer based in Geneva which produces truly special watches.   The company — operating entirely ...

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A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Daymatic Tokyo Boutique 10th

In celebration of the 10th anniversary of its Tokyo boutique, A. Lange & Söhne has unveiled this 20-piece limited edition version of the Lange 1 Day ...

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A Look at the Hautlence Vortex Gamma “Tron”

With daring designs, five- and six-figure price tags, and production measured in the hundreds of timepieces annually, Hautlence is a boutique brand w ...

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Barrington Watch Winder Review

Barrington Watch Winders was started around a simple yet opportunistic insight:  there was no “middle market” for watch winders.  Ultra ...

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Sign of the Times: Bucherer Announces Acquisition of Tournea

Bucherer, the leading European retailer for fine watches and jewelry, announced today that it has acquired Tourneau, the largest U.S. based luxury wa ...

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SIHH 2018: Roger Dubuis x Lamborghini for the New Excalibur

For 2018, Roger Dubuis again pushes the envelope with several new bold and colorful design iterations in its iconic Excalibur line in conjunction wit ...

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2018: Frederique Constant Worldtimer Manufacture in Green

Frederique Constant presents its first novelty of 2018, a new edition of its attractive, affordable — and increasingly popular — Classi ...

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SIHH 2018: Ulysse Nardin Freak Vision (with video)

Introducing the first automatic watch in the Ulysse Nardin Freak Collection, the Freak Vision.  Ulysse Nardin is a pioneer of innovations in timekee ...

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2018 Sneak Peek: Breguet Classique Tourbillon Extra-Plat Aut

Breguet gives us a first look at the first new model of its 2018 collection. The inventor of the tourbillon is introducing its Classique Tourbillon E ...

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Jaeger-LeCoultre x Casa Fagliano

In 2018, Jaeger-LeCoultre is proud to continue its partnership with Casa Fagliano, the famous Argentinian boot maker (polo boots of the rich and famo ...

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SIHH 2018: Vacheron Constantin Complete Calendar in Platinum

Vacheron Constantin recently announced a beautiful limited edition platinum complete calendar watch that will be officially released early next year ...

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Hublot x Richard Orlinski

( Photo By Omar Vega/HUBLOT ) A few days ago Hublot announced a new partnership with French artist, Richard Orlinski.  First I’ve heard of thi ...

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One For the Money: Christopher Ward C60 Trident Bronze Pro 6

Limited to 600 pieces, the new C60 Trident from Christopher Ward is a great looking watch at a respectable price (under $1,000).  This piece also ma ...

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Breaking: OMEGA Launches E-Commerce for the United States Ma

You knew this was coming…after years preparing to take full control of its sales stack, Omega now goes all-in on direct-to-consumer with launch ...

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Introducing the Heuer Autavia Limited Edition for UAE

Heuer without “TAG” is cranking out some great looking watches these days.  42mm steel case.  Cream dial. Sand brown registers and bezel ...

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One of One: Chopard L.U.C Perpetual Calendar Tourbillon R

Just love the case and dial finishing on this watch — a limited edition of only one piece…now that’s exclusive!  Basically this ...

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Introducing the Hublot Big Bang Golf Watch with DJ Dustin Jo

Accompanied by pro golfer and ambassador Dustin “DJ” Johnson, Hublot recently unveiled this Big Bang Golf watch in Shanghai. Naturally, ...

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A Look at the Christophe Claret Magicafiore (Live pics)

Only Watch 2017, the biennial sale of one-of-a-kind timepieces to support a muscular dystrophy charity, is just days away.  Off the heels of Paul Ne ...

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Moritz Grossmann Benu Enamel Watches

It’s easy to appreciate the beautiful watches coming out of Germany-based Moritz Grossmann these days.  Priced at the higher-end of the luxur ...

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F.P. Journe Chronomètre “Holland & Holland”

Now this is my kind of collaboration.  The new F.P. Journe Chronomètre Holland & Holland watch made in collaboration with the 182 year-old British ...

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Worn & Wound’s “Wind Up” Watch Fair T

Watch blog Worn & Wound, covering independent watch brands around the world, will open the doors to its 3rd annual Wind-Up watch fair in the iconic C ...

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Breguet Unveils Special Edition Classique 5175 ?Ginza Annive

At the occasion of the 10th year of its Ginza, Tokyo Boutique, Breguet surprises us with a special 10-piece series of watches offered through the Jap ...

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Laurent Ferrier Introduces A Galet Square Porcelain Limited

Hunter, cushion, barrel (tonneau): these are all words that fine Swiss watch manufactures have adopted to describe the shapes of their watch cases, b ...

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Urban Jürgensen “The Alfred” Watch, Celebrating

Now headquarter in Biel/Bienne, Urban Jürgensen was originally founded by in Denmark around 1773 by its namesake family.  In the year that the Unit ...

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First Look: New Louis Vuitton Tambour “All Black”

Two new “all black” Tambour models from Louis Vuitton.  One is a time only with small seconds in a 41.5mm black PVD finished steel case, ...

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New Panerai “Panerai For Purdey” Engraved Watche

I’ve written about the “Panerai for Purdey” collection of watches on a couple occasions over the last five or so years.  In short ...

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Vacheron Constantin Introduces the Historiques Triple Calend

These gorgeous new triple calendar watches were just unveiled by Vacheron Constantin.  Both based on models produced by Vacheron in the 1940s, the r ...

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Ulysse Nardin Marin Chronometer Annual Calendar “Monac

In 2016, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Marine Collection, a Marine Chronograph incorporated an annual calendar for the first time.  The w ...

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Armin Strom Will Be At SIHH 2018

In 2018, ARMIN STROM will be present for the first time in the Carré des Horlogers at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH).  The S ...

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Watch Review: Monta Triumph

Editor’s Note:  Thanks to friend of the house and guest contributor Adam Soshnick for this review.  Adam’s earlier review of the Mont ...

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A Look at the Bulgari Octo Ultranero Watch

For 2017, Bulgari has expabnded its Bulgari Octo Ultranero line with three new color sets:  red, grey, and a vivid blue.  The blue is known as the ...

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The New Hublot Big Bang Bavaria Bronze with Handcrafted Stra

Cut from bronze, the Hublot Big Bang “Bavaria” it is strapped onto two robust, hand-embroidered bracelets in deer leather handcrafted in ...

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A. Lange 1815 Rattrapante Perpetual Calendar Handwerkskunst

German watchmaker A. Lange & Söhne has unveiled a Handwerkskunst version of its 1815 Rattrapante Perpetual Calendar, limited to just 20 pieces.  ...

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Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean “Michael Phelps” Li

This Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean watch is a tribute to American swimming legend Michael Phelps, the most successful Olympian of all time (and also a ...

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George Daniels Space Travellers Watch Sells for Record $4.3m

Most expensive English watch ever… Lest there was any lingering doubt, George Daniels horological legacy continues to be affirmed by global col ...

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Debut: Zenith Defy Lab Showcases Revolutionary New Silicon O

Zenith turns the page on a new chapter in the history of the Swiss watch industry with the introduction of a new oscillating system it touts as †...

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Introducing the Bulgari Octo Retro Maserati GranSport and Gr

Officially partners since 2012, Bulgari and Maserati have collaborated on some bold (some might say brash!) watches over the years (2012, 2014).  An ...

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A Look at the New Panerai Green Dial Luminor and Radiomir Ed

Broadening its color range, Panerai has unveiled a trio of watches with military green dials, available now in all Panerai boutiques.  There are two ...

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Tiffany & Co. Square Watch, An Impressive Offering With

With a plan of returning to the mechanical watch world with its own high end watch offerings, Tiffany & Co. set up a watchmaking division in Switzer ...

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Introducing: Richard Mille – RM 030 Blue Ceramic EMEA

Ultra-luxe watchmaker Richard Mille unveils this new RM030 with a very attractive case — blue ceramic with white TPT quartz caseband. A bit bol ...

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Debut: Ulysse Nardin Executive Moonstruck Worldtimer In Plat

Eight years after the first Moonstruck made its mark, the Moonstruck Worldtimer remains the only astronomical wristwatch with the bright part of the ...

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The New Manufacture Royale ADN Collection

How about these new pieces from Manufacture Royale.  Forged carbon….steel….or both…flying tourbillon….dual time display.  A ...

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A Look at the Platinum Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Worldtimer

Summer break is in the rear view!   Looking ahead, I thought this somewhat unusual piece from Omega warranted a look.  I say ‘unusual’ ...

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First Look: Hublot Classic Fusion Fuente 20th Anniversary Sp

20 Years of the Fuente Fuente Opus X… Hublot celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Fuente Fuente Opus X with three limited editions based on ...

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Vladimir Putin’s Platinum Patek Philippe Ref 5208 Sell

Earlier in July, Monaco Legend Auctions swung the auction hammer at 1,062,000 Euros on this piece which was papered in the name of “Mr Vladimir ...

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Meet the Manufacturer: MB&F (video)

Our ongoing Meet the Manufacturer series is back.  Join e-tailer Montredo as they take a look inside the MB&F MAD Gallery, talk with Head of Communi ...

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???New Richard Mille RM 67-02 “Sprint” and ̶

On the wrists of Wayde van Niekerk and Mutaz Essa Barshim during the World Championships in Athletics at the Olympic stadium in London, the public wil ...

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The Desert Issue Submariner by SFI

Interesting project here which just came to my attention…custom Rolex fans will definitely want to check this out.  The SPECIAL FORCES ISSUE ( ...

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Hublot Big Bang Unico Sapphire Usain Bolt for ONLY Watch 201

Includes “meet and greet” with Usain Bolt… For its 2017 Only Watch offering, Hublot has created a transparent watch inspired by o ...

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A Look at the New Louis Vuitton Smartwatch

The new Louis Vuitton Tambour Horizon Smartwatch.  Surprised"  I kinda was.  Although smartwatches are kind of a thing right now, it is interestin ...

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Girard Perregaux Neo Bridges N° 1 for Colette

A follow on to the Neo Tourbillon (debut 2014), the less complicated and more affordable Girard-Perregaux Neo Bridges watch (24300 Swiss Francs) was ...

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Ulysse Nardin Marine Tourbillon for “Only Watch 2017&#

The entire collection of unique pieces for the “Only Watch 2017” charity event are now posted (see all 49 of the Only Watch 2017 watches h ...

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The New Chanel J12 Graffiti

Though heavily catering to the “fashionista” side of the watch world, this new and whimsical take on the iconic white ceramic J12 design ...

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Hublot Big Bang Blue Celebrates New Cannes and St. Tropez Bo

To celebrate summer and the blue of the sky and sea — and the opening of its new boutiques in Cannes and St. Tropez (pictured below) — ...

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Auction Watch: Al Capone?s Pocket Watch Sold For $84,375

Al Capone’s diamond-studded pocket watch was sold today for a whopping $84,375, by Boston-based RR Auction.  RR’s thematic “Gang ...

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Introducing the Bell & Ross BR 03-94 AeroGT Orange

This new eye-catching design has Bell & Ross written all over it.  The BR03-94 AeroGT Orange is a limited edition of 500 pieces, at a price of $8,80 ...

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The Spectacular New Louis Vuitton Tambour Moon Flying Tourbi

The new “Tambour Moon” case, in platinum… A jaw-dropping new piece from Louis Vuitton, the Tambour Moon Flying Tourbillon ?Poinçon ...

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Frederique Constant’s Superb, In-House Flyback Chronog

Believe it, and in-house Manufacture Flyback Chronograph below $4,000.  Developed in-house from scratch over a six year period, manufactured compone ...

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Ulysse Nardin Classic Dual Time Enamel (Boutique Edition)

The latest variation Ulysse Nardin’s Classic Dual Time, this limited edition timepiece sets itself apart with its off white grand feu enamel d ...

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Debut: A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1815 Flyback Chronograph

new dial color… The newest piece from A. Lange & Söhne is sure to be a winner with the cognoscenti:  a black dial dialed, white marked rendit ...

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Introducing: Manufacture Royale ADN Street Art Collection

Swiss independent watchmaker Manufacture Royale has unveiled its “street art” inspired collection of one-of-a-kind watches, and the first ...

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A Look at the New Blancpain Villeret Day-Date (Ref. 6652-112

This elegant day-date from Blancpain’s Villeret collection was introduced at Baselworld 2017, and it’s been in my head ever since.  Th ...

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What is knurling" Parmigiani Fleurier Explains

Outside of fine watchmaking, knurling is quite common.  Knurling is a manufacturing process, typically conducted on a lathe, whereby a pattern of st ...

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Paul Newman?s Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, Yes the Original 

One of The Most Sought After Watches In The World Discovered! Wow and wow.  Paul Newman?s Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Ref 6239, a gift that his wife, J ...

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Spotted: Hublot Big Bang Unico Sapphire

This Hublot Big Bang UNICO Sapphire is one of only 500 pieces made.  This watch was Hublot’s first full sapphire case, and inside it has Hubl ...

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Introducing: Richard Mille x Rafael Nadal RM 27-03 Tourbillo

As the 2017 French Open kicks off, Richard Mille has unveiled the fourth iteration in his headline-grabbing, jaw-dropping “Rafael Nadal” ...

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Meet the Manufactuer: DeWitt (video)

Join along for a fun look inside the Dewitt manufacture.  Our friends at Montredo recently spoke with Montres DeWitt CEO Viviane Jutheau De Witt and ...

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Introducing: Armin Strom Mirrored Force Resonance Water

Following the warm welcome given to its premier Resonance watch in rose gold which launched in 2016, Armin Strom extends the limited edition collecti ...

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First Look: Harry Winston Histoire De Tourbillon 8 Watch

An annual favorite that I very much look forward to unveiling every year, this is the new Harry Winston Histoire de Tourbillon, No. 8.  As with last ...

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Most Expensive Rolex Ever: Rolex Ref. 6062 ‘Bao Dai

Sold! The last Emperor of Vietnam’s Rolex garners over $5 million… The Rolex ?Bao Dai? Ref 6062 sold to a phone bidder for 5,066,000 Swi ...

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A Look at the new IWC Portugieser Chronograph Classic Watch

IWC has released a successor to its Portugieser Chronograph Classic.  The new reference 3903 replaces the reference 3904 and brings in a few subtle ...

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First Look: Panerai Mare Nostrum Accacio (Steel) PAM 716

Panerai is back with another Mare Nostrum model, this time a new special edition reinterpreting one of the 1993 “Slytech” Mare Nostrum re ...

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Introducing: Tudor Heritage Black Bay Bronze “Blue Edi

Well, it looks like the exclusive Bucherer “Blue Edition” collection (which I previewed last November) has one more partner joining the e ...