What is PVD? The definitive guide
PVD coating is taking over the industry and completely replacing old forms of plating, but do you actually know what it is?
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PVD coating is taking over the industry and completely replacing old forms of plating, but do you actually know what it is?
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There are tonnes of myths being perpetrated about dive watches – and it doesn’t help when brands contribute to the mythologising of dive watch trends.
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Known for its grey-blue hue, tantalum has a cult following in watchmaking, but how much do you know about this tough metal?
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Stone dials are slowly becoming a trend, but they are not always what they seem, with some man-made, some treated, and mislabelled.
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Jamie explains how solar-powered watches work and their history, as well as answer some common questions about owning them.
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It can get confusing and potentially offensive to give the wrong label to a brand, so how do you define these two categories?
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Find out exactly how your watch is performing without having to take it to a watchmaker with this simple machine.
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High-frequency movements can be a great conversation starter, but do you know why the exist and what makes the tick?
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High-frequency movements can be a great conversation starter, but do you know why they exist and what makes them tick?
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Leaving debates about generic trademarks aside, there’s a good reason why the term “NATO strap” is a bit misleading.
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