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Everything you need to know about Christopher Ward
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Everything you need to know about Christopher Ward

We bring you the story of Christopher Ward - also known as the microbrand granddaddies.
How the Cartier Tank Française changed over the decades
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How the Cartier Tank Française changed over the decades

Telling the story of the Cartier Tank Française, the unsung hero of the Cartier Tank collection.
The Louis Vuitton x Akrivia LVRR-01 Chronographe à Sonnerie proves Louis Vuitton is a safe haven for independent watchmaking
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The Louis Vuitton x Akrivia LVRR-01 Chronographe à Sonnerie proves Louis Vuitton is a safe haven for independent watchmaking

A partnership between Louis Vuitton and Rexhep Rexhepi of Akrivia marks the inaugural entry of Louis Vuitton's collaborative series with independent watchmakers.
The ATP watch is the precursor of the ‘Dirty Dozen’ that no one knows about
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The ATP watch is the precursor of the ‘Dirty Dozen’ that no one knows about

Turns out that there is a field watch that preceded the Dirty Dozen...
Louis Vuitton Tambour Einstein Automata Only Watch 2023
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Louis Vuitton Tambour Einstein Automata Only Watch 2023

We take a closer look at the Louis Vuitton Tambour Einstein Automata, the brand's entry into the 2023 edition of Only Watch.
Did Blancpain break their promise with this electric clock?
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Did Blancpain break their promise with this electric clock?

Blancpain famously claims that "since 1735 there has never been a quartz Blancpain watch. And there never will be.” Just how true is that?
How chronometers went from ships to wrists
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How chronometers went from ships to wrists

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…
The story of Thomas Gaunt, premier Melbourne clockmaker
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The story of Thomas Gaunt, premier Melbourne clockmaker

After the opening of Time+Tide’s Watch Discovery Studio in our hometown of Melbourne, I started thinking about the city’s relationships with clocks and timekeeping. I…
Grand Seiko Manufacture Tour Part 5: Seiko/Epson Shiojiri Studio Shinshu – home of all Spring Drive, 9F quartz, and the Micro Artist Studio
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Grand Seiko Manufacture Tour Part 5: Seiko/Epson Shiojiri Studio Shinshu – home of all Spring Drive, 9F quartz, and the Micro Artist Studio

Editor’s note: We have finally reached the end of the Grand Seiko Manufacture Tour series. In part one I detailed my visit to Grand Seiko…
How marine chronometers shaped horology today
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How marine chronometers shaped horology today

Navigation is definitely taken for granted these days. Not that I don’t personally rely on Google Maps to take me pretty much everywhere, but the…
Grand Seiko Manufacture Tour Part 4: Chatting with the man behind the Kodo at Atelier Ginza
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Grand Seiko Manufacture Tour Part 4: Chatting with the man behind the Kodo at Atelier Ginza

We are nearing the end of this Grand Seiko Manufacture Tour series. In part one I detailed my visit to Grand Seiko Studio Shizukuishi, the…
Everything you need to know about Traska and some of their top models
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Everything you need to know about Traska and some of their top models

The Florida-based independent watch brand Traska is making four of its five models available for immediate shipping this Sunday, August 13, at 11am EST. With…
Grand Seiko Manufacture Tour Part 3: The Seiko House Ginza (Wako Main Building)
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Grand Seiko Manufacture Tour Part 3: The Seiko House Ginza (Wako Main Building)

So. I have detailed the first stop of my trip to Japan with Grand Seiko at the Grand Seiko Studio Shizukuishi – the home of…
From emperors to astronauts — the colourful history of Raketa
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From emperors to astronauts — the colourful history of Raketa

Despite what some marketing departments would have you think, there’s almost never such a thing as a centuries-old watch brand with an unbroken history. Whether…
Grand Seiko Manufacture Tour Part 2: The Seiko Museum in Ginza
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Grand Seiko Manufacture Tour Part 2: The Seiko Museum in Ginza

After having a blast in Morioka, getting intimate with all things Grand Seiko 9S mechanical at Studio Shizukuishi, we returned to Ginza to check out…
Could this obscure Submarine have been the first waterproof wristwatch?
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Could this obscure Submarine have been the first waterproof wristwatch?

Despite being a multi-billion dollar industry with hundreds of years of development, there don’t seem to be that many people dedicating their time to chronicling…
IN-DEPTH: The history of the Glashütte watch region
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IN-DEPTH: The history of the Glashütte watch region

German watchmaking today is given the same reverence as the Swiss, if not even more in some cases. But many people aren’t aware that the…
Grand Seiko Manufacture Tour Part 1: Studio Shizukuishi – the home of 9S mechanical
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Grand Seiko Manufacture Tour Part 1: Studio Shizukuishi – the home of 9S mechanical

Ever since I went down the rabbit hole of watch enthusiasm, truly well and down the hole, I have always wanted to visit the Grand…
How Australia fell in love with TAG Heuer
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How Australia fell in love with TAG Heuer

It’s a grey August morning in Sydney and the city centre is quieter than normal due to the winter rain bouncing off the streets. Hardier…
Tudor vs Rolex is no longer such a fanciful comparison and a visit to the new manufacture shows why
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Tudor vs Rolex is no longer such a fanciful comparison and a visit to the new manufacture shows why

At Watches & Wonders this year, one night I accidentally got on the wrong bus from the Palexpo convention centre and found myself whizzing through…
How time shaped the Type 20 chronograph, and the brands that keep the legend alive
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How time shaped the Type 20 chronograph, and the brands that keep the legend alive

Watches and military history have an unbreakable bond. You only need to think back to the very beginnings of the wristwatch as a tool. During…
The storied history of the Seiko mechanical chronograph
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The storied history of the Seiko mechanical chronograph

Occupying a unique spot in the world of watchmaking, Seiko’s offerings provide an incredible span of diversity – from entry-level quartz pieces to haute horlogerie…
How Tissot weaves history into their collections
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How Tissot weaves history into their collections

In a world where heritage is often a deciding factor when it comes to credibility, Tissot’s long-standing existence is certainly a plus. The brand has…
The Quartz Crisis wasn’t solely to blame for the industry downfall, real trouble was brewing for years
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The Quartz Crisis wasn’t solely to blame for the industry downfall, real trouble was brewing for years

The history of timekeeping dates back to whenever the first creature wondered where the sun was in the sky, and the earliest evidence for calendars…
How Junghans went from making straw hats to become a global power
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How Junghans went from making straw hats to become a global power

The name Junghans is familiar to a lot of watch enthusiasts, even if you’re not totally aware of the brand’s former or current glory. They’re…
IN-DEPTH: The history of Bovet, a contemporary brand with impeccable old-world credentials
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IN-DEPTH: The history of Bovet, a contemporary brand with impeccable old-world credentials

Despite the age of the watchmaking trade, there aren’t too many brands that can boast 200 years of history. Those that do often have insular…
The Rolex Air-King: A history of the Crown’s most divisive model
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The Rolex Air-King: A history of the Crown’s most divisive model

When you think of Rolex, you don’t exactly think of quirky or unusual watches. Nowadays, the massive brand is known for its simple, surgically measured…
IN-DEPTH: The history of the TAG Heuer Carrera is inspired by a race with a serious body count
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IN-DEPTH: The history of the TAG Heuer Carrera is inspired by a race with a serious body count

In 1963, two legends were born that would both go on to become icons within their respective fields: the Heuer Carrera and the Porsche 911.…
IN-DEPTH: The history of Landeron, the legendary manufacturer that never gets the recognition it deserves
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IN-DEPTH: The history of Landeron, the legendary manufacturer that never gets the recognition it deserves

In the collective memory of watch enthusiasts, the legendary watchmakers are the likes of Breguet, Lange and of course the holy trinity of Audemars Piguet,…
The Minase Masterpiece collection lives up to its name
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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…
Why you should care about Credor – plus seven models you should be familiar with
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Why you should care about Credor – plus seven models you should be familiar with

Editor’s note: While more and more people are familiar with Grand Seiko’s reputation for dial artistry and almost pathological attention to detail, Credor remains a…
Beheadings, vice and a massive harem: The wild inspiration behind the Cartier Pasha
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Beheadings, vice and a massive harem: The wild inspiration behind the Cartier Pasha

The Pasha of Marrakesh enjoyed a life of barbaric splendour. During the first half of the 20th Century, Thami El Glaoui rose from a tribal…
IN-DEPTH: The Louis Vuitton Tambour Curve GMT Flying Tourbillon
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IN-DEPTH: The Louis Vuitton Tambour Curve GMT Flying Tourbillon

The average person thinking of Louis Vuitton will have a lot of inspiration from which to draw their impressions. Between the $4000 handbags, $700 T-shirts,…