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How chronometers went from ships to wrists

Chronometer History Part 3 desktop As soon as John Harrison realised that a pocket watch could be made to be just as accurate as his 60cm-tall chronometer sea clocks, the road to wristwatch chronometry had begun. Most watch enthusiasts are familiar with how wristwatches became popular after WWI, thanks to the convenience of keeping your hands free while soldiering. It … Continued

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In-Depth: The Wild, (Mostly) Complete Story Of John Lennon’s Lost Patek Philippe 2499

A Geneva court ruled Yoko Ono is the owner of one of the world’s most valuable watches, but that’s only the beginning of a story of extortion, theft, and a watch that traveled around the world. Now that we know where it is, will we ever see it?

First Look – Omega Introduces The Seamaster Planet Ocean Deep Black ETNZ Edition

Timekeeping in sporting events is of the utmost importance to not only determine a victor but also to start a race simultaneously for everyone involved. On land, it’s not that difficult to do, even though there can be quite a bit of tech involved. On the water, however, lining up for the start of a […]

Edox Neptunian Grande Réserve

edox neptunian feature Diver-centred brand Edox introduce the slimmer, and more dressed-up Neptunian Grande Réserve

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Pre-Owned Picks: A Blancpain Fifty Fathoms ‘Big Date,’ A Rolex GMT ‘Root Beer’ Ref. 16713 With Extra Patina, And An Omega Speedmaster Mark II ‘Racing Dial’

Plus, a modern-day sports watch from Cartier and a touch of California from Panerai.

Introducing – Piaget Altiplano Ultimate Concept Midnight Blue Edition

Presented in 2018, the Altiplano Ultimate Concept earned the record for the thinnest watch in the world with its incredibly thin 2mm profile, making it Piaget’s (a brand known for its mastery of ultra-thin) slenderest mechanical watch ever. Since then, Bulgari and Richard Mille have even made thinner watches, but Piaget’s AUC remains a spectacular technical […]

Charlie Paris Concordia GMT

charlie paris concordia gmt blue dial nylon strap wrist feature Charlie Paris shows off an evolution of the Concordia diver, powered by the Soprod C125 GMT calibre

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First Look – An Eye-Catching Green Dial for the Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle

As the oldest manufacture in continuous production, Vacheron Constantin has an unrivalled heritage and a devotion to Haute Horlogerie traditions passed down from the 18th century. The Traditionnelle family is, as its name indicates, the brand’s repository of timeless, traditional models. Luckily, Vacheron is also sensitive to trends and fuses conventional features with modern touches […]

Introducing – A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Perpetual Calendar Platinum & Black Dial

During its initial release of the Lange 1 Perpetual Calendar in 2021, A. Lange & Söhne presented two versions: a pink-gold model with a dark grey dial and a quickly sold-out limited edition of 150 pieces in white gold with a solid pink-gold (often referred to as salmon) dial. This year, the renowned Saxon watchmaker […]

Ulysse Nardin Freak X OPS

ulysse nardin freak x ops Ulysse Nardin’s Freak X OPS takes the brand’s proprietary Magma carbon composite and gives it a camo look

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