In-Depth – The History of the ETA 2892, The Enduring Elite Movement from ETA

Introduced in the 1970s during the rise of quartz movements, which were poised to dominate the industry, threatening to eclipse and eradicate mechanical mechanisms almost entirely, the ETA 2892 has become one of the most renowned and widely used self-winding calibres produced by the Swatch Group’s giant movement maker. Like the ETA 2824, the 2892 […]

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In Partnership – The G-SHOCK MRG-B2100B

The G-SHOCK MRG-B2100B blends iconic G-SHOCK heritage with a new direction in design. Featuring a minimalist three-hand design and a meticulously crafted dial with a three-dimensional metallic texture inspired by traditional Japanese Kigumi woodworking, this watch combines elegance and functionality.

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Hands-on – The Genus GNS2, Sleeker but Still Mechanically Fascinating

A masterpiece of ingenuity and complexity, the GNS1 dazzled the watchmaking scene with its incredible free-moving train travelling around the two central counters on the dial like a mechanical caterpillar. Marking the indie brand’s debut in 2019, the GNS1 was ten years in the making and protected by two patents. Earlier this year, Genus introduced […]

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First Look – The New and Affordable Certina DS-1 Day-Date

Certina’s robust and affordably priced DS-1 is a descendant of the brand’s pioneering DS (Double Security) concept introduced in 1959. Back then, much like a turtle’s protective shell, the DS concept was engineered to enhance the resilience, reliability, and water resistance of watches against external threats by incorporating O-ring seals. This versatile and straightforward timepiece […]

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