Quiet Luxury Watches: Why Understatement Is the New Power
For a long time, luxury was loud. Big, shiny, impossible to miss. A sign of success that demanded to be noticed. But that definition has changed. In a world shaped...
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Quiet Luxury Watches: Why Understatement Is the New Power
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Automatic Watch Accuracy: How Much Deviation Is Normal?
If you favor mechanical masterpieces, you know that today's accuracy and precision are impressive, yet they have their limits. A certain amount of deviation is part of the commitment to...
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Rolex Models Overview: History and Current Collection
“Historic Models and the Current Collection” Gold watches for flaunting your wealth. That amateurish cliché about Rolex stubbornly persists, fueled by prices that can reach dizzying heights. Yet these prejudices...
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Alarm Wristwatches: Luxury Watches with Alarm Complication
The alarm complication in the wristwatch looks back on an eventful and fascinating history. It spans from the technically demanding beginnings in the early 20th century, through the boom starting...
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Powermatic 80 Movement: Tech, Accuracy Tests & Watches
“Watches and Test Results of a Young Legend” The Powermatic 80 movement was developed by the watch brand Tissot in collaboration with ETA. The caliber is based on the ETA...
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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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Luxury Watches Under €2,000: The Best Models
“Which brand offers the most luxury?” Your budget rules out outrageously expensive watches, and average simply isn't desirable. Materials, technology, functionality, and design: feel free to set the bar high...
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What Is a Chronograph? How It Works and Its History
The chronograph, also known as a stopwatch, is one of the most significant developments in the history of watchmaking. It looks back on a fascinating history spanning several centuries. The...
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Panda Dial Watches: The Most Popular Models
Charming associations, striking contrasts, an elegant black-and-white look: legendary timepieces like the Daytona "Paul Newman" from Rolex with a panda dial are appealing, but they're well beyond the budget of...
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Top 5 Omega Speedmaster Ceramic Watches: Our Picks
On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong became world-famous with the first Moon landing, and with him a timepiece from Switzerland. The so-called Speedy made it on board thanks to its...
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5 Water-Resistant Sports Watches for Swimming
“Not a Dive Watch, but Still Water-Resistant” The adventurers descended an astonishing 3,900 meters without their timepiece letting them down. It withstood the immense pressure of the deep sea and...
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How to Spot a Fake Watch: Rolex, Breitling & More
« No Chance for Fakes of Rolex, Breitling and Co. » Fakes, counterfeits and Franken watches are a phenomenon that has long since spread beyond the best-known brands. Alongside the...
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Best Entry-Level Omega Watches for Men and Women
Owning your first Omega is a big dream for many watch lovers. Few other manufactures combine spectacular heritage, world-class star power and mechanical quantum leaps on a comparable level. Today,...
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Your First Rolex: Entry-Level Models for Him and Her
Orphaned at a young age, Hans Wilsdorf set out into the wider world after completing his commercial training, determined to make his mark. The glorious result is known to almost...
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