GUB Spezimatic: The Glashütte Caliber of the GDR
“A Caliber That Crossed the Iron Curtain” Built from nothing, brought to bloom, dismantled and finally reborn: the story of Glashütte marks a fascinating chapter in modern horology. Even in...
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Komplikation Carrousel
« Das etwas andere Tourbillon? » Bezwinger der Schwerkraft, König der Komplikationen: Seit über 200 Jahren zählt das Tourbillon zu den aufwendigen und prestigeträchtigen Mechaniken der Uhrenwelt. Was viele nicht...
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Frankenwatches, Redials or Replicas? How to Spot Them
It is every watch lover's nightmare: the seemingly perfect vintage piece from the pre-owned market, meant to fulfill a long-held dream, turns out to be a fake after the purchase....
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Why Clocks Use IIII Instead of IV: Roman Numeral 4
« A Little Piece of Watch History » Roman numerals marking the hour indices are especially popular on classic watch models. The Roman numeral 4 on watches, however, often causes...
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Junghans Solar and Radio-Controlled Watches: History & Models
Luxury watches don't necessarily have to be powered by a mechanical movement. In fact, there are watchmakers in the luxury segment that deliberately rely on modern electronics and other advanced...
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Omega Sedna Gold: The 18K Rose Gold Alloy Explained
« 18 Karats for Omega Watches » The modern watch industry's capacity for innovation seems unstoppable: after the 21st century had already produced a wealth of new complications and creative...
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Financing a Luxury Watch: Smart Move or Contradiction?
« A Contradiction in Terms or a Smart Decision? » Does it make sense to buy a luxury watch on credit, or should a purchase like this be paid for...
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Nomos Neomatik: The Slim Glashütte Automatic Movement
“The Glashütte Movement for Every Occasion” Over the course of its still relatively short history, the Glashütte watch brand Nomos has invested consistently in developing its own calibers. The result...
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The Flying Tourbillon Explained: History & Technology
« When Complications Learn to Fly » The most demanding mechanics meet sublime aesthetics: for more than 200 years, the tourbillon has been regarded as the pinnacle of all complications,...
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Tissot Live Timing: How Tour de France Timekeeping Works
« Timekeeping Technology » As official timekeeper of the Tour de France, the Vuelta a España and numerous other cycling races, the watch brand Tissot bears a crucial responsibility for...
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Watch Servicing Explained: What Happens During a Service
« Welcome to the Watch Workshop » If you buy a luxury watch and want to enjoy it for many years, you should have it inspected and serviced regularly. For...
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Hesalite Crystal: What It Is and Why Watches Still Use It
« What Is It Good For? » In the luxury watch segment, sapphire crystal is by far the most common material used to cover the dial today. Occasionally, however, you...
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Omega Caliber 321: The Return of the Moonwatch Movement
« The Return of a Legend » For many watch enthusiasts, it was something of a sensation when Omega announced in early 2019 that it would bring its legendary Caliber...
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