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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DLC Coating on Watches: How It Works, Pros and Cons
« What Does Diamond-like Carbon Mean? » Eternal youth for your luxury watch: DLC coatings promise lasting resistance to wear and a smooth, pleasant surface. But how does the coating...
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Underrated Swiss Watches: 6 Hidden Gems Experts Love
« Under the Radar, Yet Right on Trend » The fascination of the watch world lies in its incredible diversity. Alongside shining stars such as the Rolex Submariner or the...
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Hype Watches: 10 Luxury Watches That Caused a Frenzy
« 10 Luxury Watches That Caused a Frenzy » They make headlines, sometimes come with considerable waiting lists, and are the talk of the town among enthusiasts: hype watches. The...
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The Most Popular Chronometer Watches: COSC, METAS & Rolex
« Automatic Chronometers from Junghans, Breitling, Omega, TAG Heuer and Rolex » Watches bearing the name "Chronometer" enjoy an excellent reputation, even though not everyone knows exactly what the term...
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Top 6 Power Reserve Indicator Watches: Our Picks
Originally developed for hand-wound watches, the power reserve indicator has long since found its way into the world of automatic timepieces and ranks among the most popular entry-level complications in...
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Breitling Blockchain: The Digital Passport for Your Watch
« A Digital Certificate for Your Luxury Watch » It marks the start of a new, digital era: since October 2020, Breitling has been the world's first watch brand to...
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How Does a Quartz Watch Movement Work? History & Tech
« Precise Sand-Powered Gearing with the Potential for Crisis » Precise, efficient and highly controversial: electronic movements spark heated debate in the watch world and transformed the industry like no...
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Top 5 Watches for Architects: From Max Bill to Mido
« From Max Bill to Mido »A watch is one of the most spectacular gifts you can give someone you care about. But art lovers and architects in particular are...
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Iconic 1980s Watches and Their Modern Successors
« How retro models are being reinterpreted » Neon, denim, sneakers: the '80s shaped fashion and lifestyle in unforgettable ways. Today, many trends from that bold decade are back in...
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Nomos Swing System: The In-House Escapement Explained
« From ETA to Manufacture » One of the best-kept secrets of mechanical watchmaking is how to build a precise escapement. Only a handful of companies have the expertise to...
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Breitling Navitimer AOPA: A 70th Anniversary Edition?
« A New Limited Edition for the Navitimer's 70th Anniversary? » Did you know that the first Navitimer from 1952 didn't carry a Breitling logo on its dial? Instead, it...
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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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Breitling AVI: 1953 Re-Edition, Aviator 8 & Super AVI
«A Pilot Favorite with Heritage and New Editions» Since its debut, the Breitling AVI (Ref. 765 1953) Re-Edition has been celebrated by fans of the brand: Conceived as a tribute...
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