The 5 best bronze watches
I remember a few years back when everywhere you looked, bronze-cased watches were all the rage. Collectors went nuts for the rustic look, some of them accelerating the aging process through various methods of forcing patina, including, I kid you not, using hard-boiled eggs. Personally, I prefer the aging to occur naturally through everyday exposure … Continued
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As soon as Tudor was founded as an affordable offshoot of Rolex, their cult popularity began. Even so, I don’t think many people could have predicted just how far things would come. The introduction of the Black Bay series in 2012 really accelerated Tudor’s journey out from Rolex’s shadow, and the last handful of years … 
Divers are still some of the most popular watches on the market, even for those of us whose boldest underwater adventures consist of a quick dip on a beach vacation. And while everyone has their own personal favourites, I think my admittedly subjective selections under $5,000 are pretty solid, with a few leftfield choices holding … 
In the weeks since Watches & Wonders, I’ve been ruminating on the numerous releases, and have realised that this year has been one of the toughest to pick favourites from. Nevertheless, through sheer determination and perseverance, I’ve managed to come up with five that excited me. Some inclusions are surprising – a modern Rolex being … 
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Now that the smoke has cleared, and I’ve had a moment to wrap my head around the enormity of Watches & Wonders 2023, I’ve nailed down a list of my favourites from the show. Yes, I realise my taste can be quirky, and you won’t find anything overtly dressy, blingy, or haute horology-leaning in my … 
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