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 they exist and what makes them tick?
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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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Leaving debates about generic trademarks aside, there’s a good reason why the term “NATO strap” is a bit misleading.
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Brands are experimenting with what cases are made from – here are some of the new materials watch brands are trying out.
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You’ve heard about diamonds, but what about stones like rubies and emeralds, or even tsavorites? Buffy delves into the precious topic.
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