The 10 best Japanese watch brands
Japan has played numerous crucial roles in horological history, whether introducing one of the first automatic chronographs, developing a watch resistant enough to be used as a hockey puck (no prizes for guessing what this one might be), or taking the next step in movement technology with the likes of the Spring Drive movement. Naturally, … Continued
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For some people, the blingier the better when it comes to their wristwear. If you’re a fan of flash, a bit of bright work in the finishing of a stainless-steel or gold timepiece is easy to find, from the brilliant fluted bezel of a Rolex Day-Date, to the polished bezel chamfers of an AP Royal … 
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