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Watch hype about hype watches

« 10 luxury watches that caused turmoil » They make the headlines, sometimes demand considerable waiting times, and are the talk of the town among enthusiasts: hype watches. The celebrities of the horological universe do not enjoy their popularity by chance, but have many highlights to offer, from historical significance to impressive technology. We show you the top 10 luxury …

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Rolex Chronometer watches

The most popular chronometer watches

« Junghans, Breitling, Omega, Tag Heuer and Rolex automatic chronometers » Timepieces with the name suffix “chronometer” enjoy a high reputation, although the exact meaning of the term is not clear to everyone. In today’s article, we clarify the question of what distinguishes chronometer watches and present the most popular models from renowned top brands in different price ranges. You …

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Why the Roman four on watches is usually written with four dashes

«A short watch history» Roman numerals to mark the hour indices are very popular, especially on classic watch models. However, the Roman 4 on watches often causes irritation when only 4 dashes appear instead of the IV. We have looked into the matter and have investigated an interesting piece of watch history for our readers. Roman numerals stand for tradition …

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When is a gold watch a “real gold watch”?

Gold – for thousands of years, this noble, shimmering metal has exerted an incomparable fascination on people. Coveted as jewelry and valued as an investment, it plays a special role in the watch industry. But if a watch shimmers gold, this does not mean that it is a “real” gold watch. We explain which variants there are for a gold …

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The most popular watches of the 80s and their descendants

” How retro models are reinterpreted “ Neon, denim, sneakers: the 80s shaped fashion and lifestyle in unforgettable ways. Today, many of the trends of that bold decade are back – especially in the world of watches. From bicolor to quartz, we show you the most popular watches of the ’80s, introduce their modern descendants, and explain which tastes the …

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