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Andrew Cavanaugh / SJX Watches Hands On: Piaget Polo Perpetual Calendar Blue Obsidian
Piaget combines its traditional expertise in stone dials and ultra-thin movements with the Polo Perpetual Calendar Blue Obsidian, a handsome – and more original – take on the complicated Polo. The slim white gold case is combined with a mesmerizing…
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Devin Pennypacker / Worn & Wound Hands-On: the Girard-Perregaux Laureato 42mm Enamel Infinite Grey
There is a good possibility that Girard-Perregaux may remain an if-you-know-you-know pick when it comes to the luxury watch market, but it’s not for lack of trying. Its recent vintage reissue, partnerships with Aston Martin F1, and focus on differe…
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Denis Peshkov / Monochrome Watches First Look – The New Panerai Luminor Luna Rossa PAM01653 and PAM01654
Panerai strengthens its partnership with the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli team ahead of the 38th America’s Cup and unveils two new watches that highlight performance-driven engineering and signature design: the Luminor Chrono Flyback Luna Rossa PAM0165…
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Griffin Bartsch / Worn & Wound Hands-On: the Zeitwinkel 240° Noir
It’s hard not to focus on price these days. The world has gotten more expensive over the last few years, and watches have not been immune to price hikes. Anyone following watch media in 2025 would be able to tell you that, and this site has not bee…
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Roberta Naas / ATimelyPerspective Revival of the Fittest: A Closer Look At The New Urban Jurgensen
Urban Jurgensen UJ 3Urban Jürgensen, one of watchmaking’s most storied names, is back. The Danish-rooted brand, founded in the 18th century and revered for its elegant designs and technical sophistication, has been quietly reborn under new ownershi…
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Zach Blass / Time+Tide The Breitling Top Time B31 could be the top dog under US$6,000
Watch pricing is always a hot topic, and these days, enthusiasts often claim brands are being a bit too enthusiastic. But when a big-name brand drops something in the US$5,000 to US$6,000 range, ears perk up and they tune in. With a design dating…
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Peter Chong / Deployant New: Yema x seconde/seconde Yachtingraff
seconde/seconde partners with Yema for a new collaboration project in the form of the new Yachingraff. Press Release information with commentary in italics.The Yema x seconde/seconde Yachtingraff will retail at an MRSP of CHF 369. Available for pre…
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Ripley Sellers / aBlogToWatch New Release: Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Temporis Duo Grand Complication Openface Watch
Alongside its various standard-production models and limited editions, Vacheron Constantin also creates one-of-a-kind watches and custom-order pieces from within its prestigious Les Cabinotiers department. In addition to practicing traditional arti…
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Alexander Krupp / WatchTime Watch Test: The Glashütte Original SeaQ Chronograph
While dive watches represent one of the most popular categories in the industry, there are surprisingly few mechanical options that come with a chronograph function, and almost none that offer a big date complication on top of that. When it comes t…
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Lex Stolk / Fratello Watches Introducing: The Le Régulateur Louis Erard × Konstantin Chaykin Time Eater III — Don’t Fight The Regulator WristMonster; Wear One!
A double 178-piece edition in two colorways and sizes Let’s start with a riddle. What has one eye, one mouth, two hands, and a rebellious soul? You got it — the Le Régulateur Louis Erard × Konstantin Chaykin Time Eater III. The million-dollar quest…
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Carlos Torres / SJX Watches In-Depth: A Guide to Every Equation of Time Watch by A.-L. Breguet
Abraham-Louis Breguet (1747-1823) stands among the most revered names in horology, celebrated for innovations that shaped modern watchmaking. While his tourbillon, self-winding mechanism, and anti-shock system are widely acknowledged, his work in a…
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Roger Ruegger / WatchTime Spotlight: The Porsche Design Chronograph 1 – 1972 Limited Edition
In 2022, Porsche Design is paying tribute to some of its most iconic product creations. Among them is a faithful re-edition of “the first all-black chronograph” from 1972, the legendary Chronograph 1.In 1972, Professor Ferdinand Alexander “Butzi” P…
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Martin Green / WatchTime Spotlight: The Breguet Classique 7337 Calendar
Abraham-Louis Breguet (1747–1823) can be counted as one of the people who laid the foundation for modern watchmaking. While many know him today mainly as the inventor of the tourbillon, his legacy extends much further than that. As a true visionary…
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Robin Nooy / Monochrome Watches Buying Guide – Shopping on a Budget, with 5 Watches Priced Below 1k
Whenever we speak of luxury mechanical watches, the subject of money is understandably never far away. Even amongst the team, we often debate about prices, and are well aware that the vast majority of the watches we cover are out of reach for most…
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Henry Black / Fratello Watches Value In Vintage: The Must De Cartier Tank
Cartier is a watch maison synonymous with iconic case shapes. Among them are the Santos, the Tonneau, and the Pasha. The Tank, however, must be the brand’s most famous creation. Within the Tank family, we have so many standalone icons, including th…
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Ariel Adams / aBlogToWatch Watch Review: Hublot Big Bang MECA-10 Concrete Jungle
Swiss Hublot may be primed for “having a moment,” and I think that wider enthusiast appeal for the company’s achievements is probably forthcoming. The company has existed since the early 1980s but was barely on anyone’s map until Jean-Claude Biver…
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Pietro Pilla / Time+Tide New releases from Ressence, Roger Dubuis, Cornell and more
Independent watchmaking sometimes means using unconventional materials and vibrant colours, and at other times it means adopting more conservative styles with a unique twist. Well, this week we really had options for every category. Ressence partne…
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Watchonista Frederique Constant’s Very British Classic Car Connection
The eyes of most classic car fans will light up at the very mention of former roadster maker Austin-Healey. Fortunately, a new capsule collection from Frederique Constant revs the engine on the golden age of free-spirited, open-air motoring – vinta…
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Chester Lau / Deployant New: MeisterSinger Johann Strauss 200th anniversary
To mark the 200th anniversary of Johann Strauss, MeisterSinger introduces the Pangaea and Neo Edition—a casual, music-inspired single-hand watch limited to 125 and 75 pieces. With design cues drawn from The Blue Danube, it offers a contemplative ta…
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Roger Ruegger / WatchTime Entering a New Dimension with the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Ultra
In 2022, Bulgari celebrated the 10th anniversary of its award-winning Octo collection with the Italian maison’s eighth world record, the thinnest mechanical watch ever produced. Meet the 1.8-mm thick Octo Finissimo Ultra.1.80 mm. One point eight mi…
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Thomas Van Straaten / Fratello Watches Back To Basics: Accuracy And Certification In Watches
We’re back with another installment of Back to Basics, our series aimed at newcomers to our lovely shared hobby. This time, we explore the world of accuracy in luxury mechanical wristwatches. So, if you are considering buying your first “real” watc…
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Robin Nooy / Monochrome Watches The Petrolhead Corner – Three-In-A-Row For The Ferrari 499P At Le Mans
It’s more or less a cliché by now, but this year’s Le Mans race didn’t feel like an endurance race, but a mad dash to the line instead! From the get-go, there was a full-on battle between the Hypercars, LMP2s and LMGT3s. Cadillac locked out the fro…
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Mike Razak / aBlogToWatch Watch Review: Bangalore Watch Company Peninsula Professional
Since its inception, Bangalore Watch Company has made Indian culture and heritage part of every single release. It usually picks something specific but with broad appeal, like the Indian Air Force, cricket, or a satellite. Not only is the chosen cu…
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