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The Ulysse Nardin Diver Net Azure and Diver X Skeleton Azure plunge into sustainable luxury

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23.12.23

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The Ulysse Nardin Diver Net Azure and Diver X Skeleton Azure plunge into sustainable luxury

As one of the front-runners in sustainable watchmaking, Ulysse Nardin show off their best use of recycled materials.

The Ball Engineer Master II Diver Worldtime punches above its entry-luxury pricing

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22.12.23

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The Ball Engineer Master II Diver Worldtime punches above its entry-luxury pricing

At its entry-luxury price point, the Ball Engineer Master II Diver Worldtime has a level of spec and build quality that rivals more expensive professional…

The Maurice Lacroix Aikon Summer collection is beach-ready for all wrists

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21.12.23

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The Maurice Lacroix Aikon Summer collection is beach-ready for all wrists

The mid-range integrated-bracelet watch was just updated with a fresh colour palette.

The Piaget Limelight High Jewelry depicts a chunk of wild opal

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18.12.23

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The Piaget Limelight High Jewelry depicts a chunk of wild opal

Australia's national gemstone is honoured in a white gold-rimmed Piaget dial.

Beware of falling in love with the Louis Vuitton Tambour Fiery Heart Automata

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17.12.23

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Beware of falling in love with the Louis Vuitton Tambour Fiery Heart Automata

With seven animations and some incredible artisan handiwork, this is another example of LV's know-how.

The Studio Underd0g Field is a cheeky yet innovative piece of wrist candy

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15.12.23

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The Studio Underd0g Field is a cheeky yet innovative piece of wrist candy

These playful field watches feature a pretty impressive dial design that’s a first in the watch industry.

The Lorca Model No.1 GMT is 36mm of horological goodness

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15.12.23

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The Lorca Model No.1 GMT is 36mm of horological goodness

We take a closer look at a microbrand entry into an surprisingly sparse section of the GMT market.

The Tusenö Shellback V2 is a stylish Swedish dive watch that’s a cut above most independent offerings

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14.12.23

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The Tusenö Shellback V2 is a stylish Swedish dive watch that’s a cut above most independent offerings

A tasteful sandwich dial, enormous amount of lume and on-the-fly micro-adjustment helps this Swedish watch stand out from the pack.

A subtle flight of fancy: Zenith’s revamped Pilot collection flies high

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12.12.23

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A subtle flight of fancy: Zenith’s revamped Pilot collection flies high

These modern pilot's watches nevertheless still pay homage to the history of flight and pilot’s watches with subtle touches.

Omega’s Seamaster 300M Paris is clad in medal gold

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10.12.23

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Omega’s Seamaster 300M Paris is clad in medal gold

With nods to the winners' medals and revolutionary icon Marianne, Omega pays tribute to the Paris Olympics.

The Formex Baby Reef is smaller, but just as mighty

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07.12.23

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The Formex Baby Reef is smaller, but just as mighty

The spec-monster microbrand introduces a new mid-size diver with their signature stamp of excellent quality.

The Citizen Series 8 GMT is the best true GMT for under US$2,000

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06.12.23

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The Citizen Series 8 GMT is the best true GMT for under US$2,000

If you have other suggestions - we're all ears.

The subtle and not-so-subtle changes to the Bulgari Aluminium Chronograph

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05.12.23

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The subtle and not-so-subtle changes to the Bulgari Aluminium Chronograph

Summer-ready colours and a small size increase add a breath of fresh air to the funky design.

The Vacheron Constantin Overseas 35mm untweaks my tourb for this reason…

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03.12.23

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The Vacheron Constantin Overseas 35mm untweaks my tourb for this reason…

Zach's prayers have been answered with a new, smaller Overseas.

Casio’s tough new G-SHOCK Mudman GW-9500 is a no-fuss tool watch, in the best way possible

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02.12.23

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Casio’s tough new G-SHOCK Mudman GW-9500 is a no-fuss tool watch, in the best way possible

It's tough, big and full of features - but this no-nonsense G-SHOCK is also surprisingly handsome.

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01.12.23

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The Frederique Constant Power Reserve Big Date sports the brand’s 31st in-house calibre

What better way to celebrate a significant milestone for a young brand that a shiny new release?

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30.11.23

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Hublot’s Big Bang Integrated Time Only is the modern essence of the brand

Porthole-shaped cases and innovative materials with a nod to Hublot's sporty, luxe origins.

The Riviera 39 is Baume & Mercier’s mid-size champion

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29.11.23

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The Riviera 39 is Baume & Mercier’s mid-size champion

Sized at 39mm for the first time, the most versatile Riviera sports smoked sapphire dials and titanium and steel construction.

The new Louis Vuitton Tambour shines brightest in gold

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28.11.23

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The new Louis Vuitton Tambour shines brightest in gold

We take a closer look at Louis Vuitton's new ultra-luxe integrated-bracelet offering,

Atelier Wen, Wristcheck, and seconde/seconde/ show that Perception is everything

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28.11.23

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Atelier Wen, Wristcheck, and seconde/seconde/ show that Perception is everything

The Franco-Chinese duo make the most of Atelier Wen's perfectionism with the Perception 锔瓷.

Chopard’s fiery first Australian limited edition is an Alpine Eagle designed by must-know First Nations artist Shal

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27.11.23

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Chopard’s fiery first Australian limited edition is an Alpine Eagle designed by must-know First Nations artist Shal

Inspired by the beauty of Australian landscapes, this "Sunburnt Red" Alpine Eagle is unlike any other.

Seiko’s Prospex Whitsunday SPB429J is a Sumo with summer-ready colours

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25.11.23

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Seiko’s Prospex Whitsunday SPB429J is a Sumo with summer-ready colours

Seiko continues to treat Australian fans with yet another special edition, this time focused on the azure seas of the Whitsunday Islands.

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22.11.23

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The Hublot MP-13 combines signature brand style and haute horlogerie tech

Equipped with a bi-axis tourbillon and double retrograde, it's quite the departure from the 1980s model.

Grand Seiko’s whirlpool-inspired SBGH331 Oceania limited edition has got Antipodean watch fans in a spin

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18.11.23

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Grand Seiko’s whirlpool-inspired SBGH331 Oceania limited edition has got Antipodean watch fans in a spin

Inspired by an undeniably Japanese natural phenomenon, it weirdly makes sense for a watch earmarked for Australia and New Zealand.

Longines’s cult-favourite Legend Diver has received a period-correct makeover

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16.11.23

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Longines’s cult-favourite Legend Diver has received a period-correct makeover

A smaller case size and a proper steel bracelet adds to this diver's already-insane value proposition.

Tactical green for the new Ulysse Nardin Freak One OPS

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16.11.23

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Tactical green for the new Ulysse Nardin Freak One OPS

Ulysse Nardin decks out the Freak One OPS in mil-spec colours.

The sequel is here – Zenith x Time+Tide Defy Skyline Skeleton Night Surfer El Primero

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15.11.23

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The sequel is here – Zenith x Time+Tide Defy Skyline Skeleton Night Surfer El Primero

Two years after the original, the sequel drops, with a fresh El Primero-derived movement.

The Glashütte Original Senator Chronometer does stealth-wealth the German way

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15.11.23

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The Glashütte Original Senator Chronometer does stealth-wealth the German way

Glashütte Originals shows they can do stealth wealth as good as anyone.

The Bulova Jet Star delivers a mechanical sweep with a 262kHz quartz movement

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12.11.23

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The Bulova Jet Star delivers a mechanical sweep with a 262kHz quartz movement

High-frequency quartz movements are a bit of a rarity these days, making Bulova's Jet Star all the more appealing.

Take a dark plunge with the Ball Engineer II Skindiver Heritage Manufacture Chronometer

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10.11.23

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Take a dark plunge with the Ball Engineer II Skindiver Heritage Manufacture Chronometer

Ball outfits their vintage-inspired Skindiver with an in-house calibre and a super-hard case coating.

The Alpina Heritage Carrée Automatic brings the ’30s to the masses

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02.11.23

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The Alpina Heritage Carrée Automatic brings the ’30s to the masses

Alpina's Art Deco offering goes for old-school charm with newfangled tech.

The Nomos Ahoi Neomatik 38 Sand and Sky are a mid-size take on their Bauhaus diver

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01.11.23

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The Nomos Ahoi Neomatik 38 Sand and Sky are a mid-size take on their Bauhaus diver

These unconventional sports watches exemplify the originality, out-of-the-box thinking, and superb execution Nomos is now known for.

The Certina DS Super PH1000M dives deep for cheap

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01.11.23

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The Certina DS Super PH1000M dives deep for cheap

As one of Switzerland’s most underrated brands, it’s great to get reminders of Certina’s place in watchmaking history. By the 1970s dive watches had begun…

The new Certina DS-1 Skeleton shows off the latest Powermatic 80 development

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29.10.23

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The new Certina DS-1 Skeleton shows off the latest Powermatic 80 development

With a wide open view of the Powermatic 80 movement within, we go hands-on with Certina's take on a skeletonised dial.

The Baume & Mercier Riviera Azur 300m is a strong dive remix of a classic shape

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29.10.23

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The Baume & Mercier Riviera Azur 300m is a strong dive remix of a classic shape

The dodecagonal Riviera shape is moulded into a brawny diver with some impressive specs.

AVI-8’s Bell X-1 Glamorous Glennis honours the first supersonic plane

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28.10.23

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AVI-8’s Bell X-1 Glamorous Glennis honours the first supersonic plane

While it's not something that looks like it came from 1947, AVI-8's homage to Chuck Yeager and Glamorous Glennis is full of neat touches.

Boo! The Spinnaker Fleuss Automatic seconde/seconde/ is a Halloween-ready pun of a watch

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25.10.23

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Boo! The Spinnaker Fleuss Automatic seconde/seconde/ is a Halloween-ready pun of a watch

This 'Fifty Phantoms' is a spooky, cheeky and very on-trend parody of the much-spoken-about Blancpain Fifty Fathoms.

The many facets of the Hublot Chronograph Orlinski Titanium

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23.10.23

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The many facets of the Hublot Chronograph Orlinski Titanium

From case pushers to bracelet clasp, the Classic Fusion Chronograph Orlinski is a bit of a light(weight) show.

Marnaut Safe Harbour and Dark Surge – the everyday warrior and the diving explorer

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21.10.23

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Marnaut Safe Harbour and Dark Surge – the everyday warrior and the diving explorer

The Croatian microbrand dresses up their sea urchin inspiration, and updates the model they launched with.

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21.10.23

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Louis Vuitton’s new Tambour is a show of the brand’s watchmaking know-how

Scrapping an entire collection and replacing it with a totally different proposition is hard, but it's exactly what Louis Vuitton has done with the new…

The starry night of the Ulysse Nardin Marine Torpilleur Moonphase Aventurine

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19.10.23

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The starry night of the Ulysse Nardin Marine Torpilleur Moonphase Aventurine

Ever wondered what the night sky looks like out at sea? The UN Marine Torpilleur Moonphase Aventurine brings the starry skies to your wrist.

The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Glassbox Gold is covered in motorsports glory

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18.10.23

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The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Glassbox Gold is covered in motorsports glory

TAG Heuer has recaptured the glamour of the golden age of motorsports with this sumptuous take on the Carrera Glassbox.

The Piaget Polo Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin commits to green and gold

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12.10.23

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The Piaget Polo Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin commits to green and gold

Bright and flashy colours were initially seen as a returning trend when they first started cropping up a couple of years ago, but unlike the…

The Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition will not lead you astray

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11.10.23

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The Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition will not lead you astray

With its compass bezel, the Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition is a field watch that knows where it's going.

The new Speake-Marin Academic Rouge offers their entry design in a new hue

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05.10.23

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The new Speake-Marin Academic Rouge offers their entry design in a new hue

Speake-Marin offers their entry-level Academic in a new Rouge configuration. The distinct red of the dial is achieved through 14 layers of Pantone 188C-coloured lacquer.…

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03.10.23

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Rado DiaStar Original Skeleton

Leaders in development of ceramic, Rado presents the latest in line of their cult heroes, the DiaStar Original Skeleton.

The Seiko Cocktail Time Irori Moments SRPK50 combines Australian and Japanese inspiration

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01.10.23

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The Seiko Cocktail Time Irori Moments SRPK50 combines Australian and Japanese inspiration

The new Seiko Presage Cocktail Time Irori Moments SRPK50J takes inspiration from an Australian whisky distillery's bespoke cocktail

The Depancel Serie-R 80s revels in neon brashness

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27.09.23

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The Depancel Serie-R 80s revels in neon brashness

The styles of the 1980s are possibly the most revered through rose-tinted glasses, with nostalgia contributing to the global success of shows like Stranger Things…

The Zenith Defy Revival Shadow brings modern noir to a vintage design

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26.09.23

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The Zenith Defy Revival Shadow brings modern noir to a vintage design

The Zenith Defy Revival Shadow is the first of the collection to undergo a more modern makeover in microblasted titanium.

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24.09.23

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The Yema Sous Marine is a modern dive watch from a mostly retro-inspired brand

Collaborating with underwater photographer “Cayman” Jason Washington, Yema show off their know-how when it comes to a more contemporary design with the Sous Marine.

Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Skeleton

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17.09.23

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Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Skeleton

The Rado Captain Cook range shows its versatility, with reissue-like references alongside distinctly modern, vintage-inspired pieces like the Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Skeleton

The Seiko 5 Sports Bruce Lee Limited Edition SRPK39 is a badass tribute to “The Little Dragon”

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16.09.23

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The Seiko 5 Sports Bruce Lee Limited Edition SRPK39 is a badass tribute to “The Little Dragon”

As a cultural icon and famous wearer of the brand, Seiko is honouring Bruce Lee with the SRPK39 Seiko 5 Sports Bruce Lee Limited Edition.

TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Night Driver

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14.09.23

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TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Night Driver

TAG Heuer has been synonymous with motorsport for decades, and they’re back with an eye-popping new edition of their classic Monaco chronograph. The Monaco is…

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14.09.23

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Edox Neptunian Grande Réserve

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

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13.09.23

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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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13.09.23

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Bulova Curv Chronograph collection

The new Bulova Curv Chronograph collection is the world's first curved chronograph, complete with a curved caseback.

The Horage Supersede Date shows off the true meaning of Swiss-made

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10.09.23

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The Horage Supersede Date shows off the true meaning of Swiss-made

Horage's 'all-terrain' luxury sports watch receives an ocean-inspired second instalment, ditching its GMT complication while retaining some GMT DNA.

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06.09.23

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HANDS-ON: The Longines Spirit Flyback leverages the brand’s near-century of experience with the complication

The Longines Spirit collection has cemented itself as a go-to option for buyers looking for value-driven and robust daily wearers. The collection has since grown,…

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03.09.23

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HANDS-ON: The Panerai Radiomir Otto Giorni brings a new case finish to the collection

Panerai are generally not a brand to depart from their established successes, usually riffing around the same ideas for years with subtle tweaks and colour…