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Antiques Roadshow delivers the feels (again) with this old solider’s white-gold Rolex Day-Date

Antiques Roadshow Let’s not sugar-coat things here: life can often be a cold, hard bitch. But if you know where to look, you can still find plenty of feel-good moments to brighten the inevitable gloom. Some things, in fact, are guaranteed serotonin boosters that simply cannot fail to lift sagging spirts. Being welcomed home by a happy … Continued

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Introducing – The Girard-Perregaux La Esmeralda Tourbillon “A Secret” Eternity Edition In White Gold

Although younger generations will associate Girard-Perregaux with the Laureato luxury sports watch collection, this brand has a historic watch up its sleeve with a colourful history. Known as La Esmeralda, this famous award-winning tourbillon chronometer pocket watch with three gold bridges was based on a model built by Constant Girard in 1860. Following the special […]

Introducing – TAG Heuer Silently Releases A Black Dial For The Autavia Flyback Chronograph

It appears that it’s an increasingly common tactic to launch a new watch and not communicate about it whatsoever. We’ve seen it with the Tissot PRX from yesterday, but in the past also with watches like the Omega CK 859 or the IWC Pilot’s Watch Mark XX. Today we bring you another one that’s quietly […]

Vacheron Constantin unveils multi-level boutique in Sydney

Vacheron Constantin is a brand that does things properly. Established in 1755, the prestigious manufacturer only produces about 20,000 watches a year, due to their commitment to uphold their famously high standards. This exacting attitude contributed to the delay in opening a dedicated Sydney boutique until they found the ideal location. But that wait is … Continued

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The Minase Masterpiece collection lives up to its name

When a brand so full of artistic integrity as Minase labels something a masterpiece, we had better pay attention. Given the level of quality and attention to detail of even the most affordable Minase, what they can do in super-limited runs with a sizeable budget and the help of dedicated artisans is almost beyond the … Continued

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The IWC Portofino Complete Calendar features an exciting brand first

New calendar module debuts in the IWC Portofino Complete Calendar Available in stainless steel or 18k 5N gold IWC also introduces a new Portofino Pointer Date in 39mm If I asked what the first watch you think of is when I say IWC, I wonder how many would name the Portofino. I certainly wouldn’t, but … Continued

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Hands-on – The Vibrant Cuervo y Sobrinos Historiador Gran Premio de Cuba 1957

Anyone who has but even the smallest love for cars and racing knows about names like Fangio, Moss, Shelby, Hill and many others. Men battled it out on racing circuits around the world to see who was best in open-wheel Grand Prix cars or sports cars by Ferrari, Maserati, Aston Martin, Jaguar and the likes. […]

Dispatch: Did Tudor Just Create The Most Daring Team In Cycling?

A traditional brand plans for an non-traditional long-range attack

How I’d Spend $100K: First, I’d Buy A Black Bay 58. Then I’d Overdose On Cartier

I didn’t forget about vintage Rolex or Heuer either.

Spotted – The Ice-Blue PRX Powermatic 80 Tissot Is Quiet About

The Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 has been a smashing success for about two years now. Ever since it was first launched, people embraced it with open arms. Here was a luxury stainless steel sports watch with very good looks, solid mechanics, a very decent price tag, and above all; it was and still is widely […]