Retrospective – The A. Lange & Söhne Datograph, the First 25 Years

In the realm of chronographs in 1999, it was customary across the watchmaking industry to rely upon outsourced calibres. Rolex, for example, was still using a modified Zenith El Primero to power the Daytona, and Patek Philippe had yet to introduce its in-house chronograph (2005); Patek’s 1998 chronograph 5070 was built upon the Lemania 2310 […]

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Can the Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Petite Seconde challenge the Rolex 1908 at nearly double its price?

PF Toric Petite Seconde VERSUS 1908 Platinum Rolex DesktopA dress watch from a sports watch brand takes on a high-end, revitalised artisan. It’s Rolex versus Parmigiani Fleurier.

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2 years ago

Introducing – Naoya Hida Unveils its 2024 Collection, Including a Stunning Rectangular Type 5A

We’ve said it on numerous occasions, but watchmaking isn’t limited to Switzerland or even Europe. There is potential all around the globe, sometimes in the most unexpected places. Japan, for that matter, is one of the most fascinating spots for watches, including independent, creative horology. Names such as Minase, Hajime Asaoka (and Kurono) or Kikuchi […]

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Introducing – The Mido Ocean Star 200C Carbon Limited Edition

If you’re in the market for a well-built, well-powered, well-designed, and well-priced dive watch, Mido is almost always a strong candidate. A pioneer in the production of watertight cases since the 1930s, Mido’s Ocean Star 200 collection is the brand’s 21st-century dive watch, a rugged model designed for extreme sports on all terrains. Powering up […]

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