Hans Wilsdorf: The Man Who Founded Rolex
In the fascinating world of watchmaking, one name rises above the tick and the tock: Hans Wilsdorf, the mastermind behind the iconic Rolex brand. Born in 1881 in Kulmbach, Germany,...
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Hamilton Watches in Oppenheimer: The Movie's Vintage Pieces
« Movie Watches from the Archives » Like the physicist, the American brand is known for its pioneering achievements. That is not the only reason Christopher Nolan chose Hamilton for...
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Omega Seamaster History: Vintage Models to Today
If you compare vintage and new designs among Omega's water-resistant men's watches, the sheer range is overwhelming. Since 1948, the Omega Seamaster has been one of the most important dive...
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The Rolex Mystique: How a Watch Brand Became a Legend
« How the world's best-known luxury watch brand became a legend » In 1927, the Oyster very nearly crossed the English Channel on the wrist of an enthusiastic swimmer. In...
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Watches That Hold Their Value: 5 Smart Investment Picks
« 5 Watches That Make Lucrative Investments » Grandes Complications from Patek Philippe, the Royal Oak Offshore from Audemars Piguet or a limited-edition Big Bang from Hublot: for many people,...
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Jasmine Audemars: A Look Back at Her Remarkable Career
For three decades, she secured Audemars Piguet its standing as the only major Swiss luxury watch manufacture still in family hands. Now the great-granddaughter of company founder Jules-Louis Audemars is...
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Who Wears Rolex? Famous Owners and Wearer Types
« Everything About Famous Owners and Types of Wearers » He's successful, loves status symbols, and has no idea what he's actually wearing on his wrist: the cliché Rolex owner....
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Christian Pfeiffer-Belli: Remembering a Watch Pioneer
« Remembering a Watch Expert from the Very Beginning » Christian Pfeiffer-Belli, the influential Munich-based watch expert, collector, and author, passed away on December 9, 2021. Best known as editor-in-chief...
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Who Invented Time? The History of Timekeeping
« Tracing the Origins of Time » It governs our entire day and is what makes modern civilization possible in the first place: precise time. Even more than the steam...
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160 Jahre Junghans: Uhrinstinkt gratuliert
Seit der Gründung im Jahr 1861 prägt Junghans die deutsche Uhrenwelt wie kein zweiter Hersteller: Anfangs als beschauliche Teilefabrik eröffnet, wird die Marke um 1900 zum weltweit größten Uhrenproduzenten und...
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Soccer Players' Watches: Ronaldo, Beckham, Pelé & More
Soccer players aren't just idols and exceptional athletes – many of them are also passionate, top-tier watch collectors. What Ronaldo, Ibrahimovic and company wear on their wrists regularly exceeds the...
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What Does Tudor Mean? The Story Behind the Name and Logo
« ... and why it suits the watches so well » Rugged luxury watches at a fair price: ever since Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf acquired the rights to the name...
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Nuremberg Egg: The First Pocket Watch and Its Successors
« From the first German-made pocket watch to the top models of our time » Did you know that the first pocket watch was shaped like a small box, was...
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