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VIDEO: Taking flight with the Longines Spirit Collection
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VIDEO: Taking flight with the Longines Spirit Collection

Longines have bided their time in launching a comprehensive line of wrist-ready pilot watches that are suited to any occasion. While their historical contributions in…
VIDEO: The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 43mm in titanium – less large, still very much in charge
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VIDEO: The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 43mm in titanium – less large, still very much in charge

Audemars Piguet have definitely thought outside of the box with many of their recent designs, such as the Code 11:59, Royal Oak Concepts, and the…
Former Australasian head of Rolex Patrick Boutellier opens Rolex Boutique in Melbourne CBD, invites customers to “come and tell your story”
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Former Australasian head of Rolex Patrick Boutellier opens Rolex Boutique in Melbourne CBD, invites customers to “come and tell your story”

There is a saying that when one door closes, another one opens. The only problem with that for Patrick Boutellier was that when he closed…
VIDEO: Keep your watches secure and wound in style with Wolf Watch Winders
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VIDEO: Keep your watches secure and wound in style with Wolf Watch Winders

As watch collectors, we all buy quite expensive timepieces and if you’re going to invest in a quality watch then it makes sense to also…
How the Rolex GMT-Master defined jet-set style
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How the Rolex GMT-Master defined jet-set style

Welcome to The Icons, a new series where we take a horological deep dive into the most legendary watches of all time. We’ll delve into…
INTRODUCING: The Seiko Presage Cocktail Time Star Bar Limited Edition
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INTRODUCING: The Seiko Presage Cocktail Time Star Bar Limited Edition

Seiko (and Grand Seiko) lead the watch world in drawing inspiration from nature, especially for their dials.  Seasons, textures, materials and surfaces, drawn together with…
The evolution of a collection: Tom Holland and his Wonderful Web of Watches
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The evolution of a collection: Tom Holland and his Wonderful Web of Watches

It’s a Friday night in 2015 and I’m in movie mode. After a bit of channel surfing, I come across a movie staring Ewan McGregor…
INTRODUCING: The Grand Seiko Heritage Hi-Beat GMT SBGJ255 celebrates 55 Years of the 44GS
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INTRODUCING: The Grand Seiko Heritage Hi-Beat GMT SBGJ255 celebrates 55 Years of the 44GS

Limited editions have become a hot-button issue in the watch world, particularly in the past couple years and most people would agree that some of…
VIDEO: The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 43 Flyback Chronograph
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VIDEO: The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 43 Flyback Chronograph

Born in 1972, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is known for being the original luxury stainless-steel sports watch. The line has since grown and evolved,…
WHAT TWEAKS MY TOURB: Why asymmetrical running seconds drive me crazy
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WHAT TWEAKS MY TOURB: Why asymmetrical running seconds drive me crazy

Taste is subjective, we all have our individual preferences – therefore what irks me may not necessarily irk you. But What Tweaks My Tourb is…
These colourful Rolex “Beach” Daytonas used to be “cheap fun”. You can now bid on a set of four on Loupe This and they may represent value
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These colourful Rolex “Beach” Daytonas used to be “cheap fun”. You can now bid on a set of four on Loupe This and they may represent value

There’s a lot more to the Rolex Daytona than Paul Newman. While famed for its long history as one of motorsports’ most iconic timepieces, the Daytona…
“Einstein’s mistress who he gave his Longines to was actually a Russian spy” – A video interview with Longines CEO Matthias Breschan
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“Einstein’s mistress who he gave his Longines to was actually a Russian spy” – A video interview with Longines CEO Matthias Breschan

When Matthias Breschan speaks you could swear that he’d founded Longines 189 years ago, such is the passion that the Austrian CEO has for the…
WHO WORE IT BEST? Alexander Skarsgard vs Tom Brady and the IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph
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WHO WORE IT BEST? Alexander Skarsgard vs Tom Brady and the IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph

Whisper it quietly, but earlier this week was Alexander Skarsgard really responsible for instigating the unthinkable and taking down Waystar RoyCo? Of all the formidable actors…
HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang UNICO Full Magic Gold
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HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang UNICO Full Magic Gold

Black and gold has traditionally been a colour combination that oozes refinement, having reached a peak of sophistication in the old-world charm of the Art…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Festive cheer, a broken arm and a very drunken watch buy…
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Festive cheer, a broken arm and a very drunken watch buy…

Following another COVID-blighted year, we’ve all learned to appreciate certain aspects of life that lockdown deprived us of. The joy of things like pub gardens,…
WHO TO FOLLOW: @tyalexanderphotography and his amazing watch shots
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WHO TO FOLLOW: @tyalexanderphotography and his amazing watch shots

Crisp. Clean. Accurate colours. These are all the things that come to mind when I think of this week’s Who To Follow. This gentleman posts…
INTRODUCING: The Hublot Classic Fusion Aerofusion Aspen Snowmass Limited Edition
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INTRODUCING: The Hublot Classic Fusion Aerofusion Aspen Snowmass Limited Edition

Many brands align themselves with celebrities and famous influencers, but nothing is more authentic than nature and sport itself. In honor of the 75th anniversary…
Brett Goldstein (AKA Roy Kent from Ted Lasso) wears a Girard-Perregaux Laureato Absolute Light at the Critics Choice Awards
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Brett Goldstein (AKA Roy Kent from Ted Lasso) wears a Girard-Perregaux Laureato Absolute Light at the Critics Choice Awards

Aside from the FIFA video game series, I can’t say, as an American, that I am overly tuned into what the majority of the world…
HANDS-ON: The Oris Rectangular has all the right angles and a welcome pop of colour
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HANDS-ON: The Oris Rectangular has all the right angles and a welcome pop of colour

During Dubai Watch Week, as I found myself entertained by the travels of deputy editor Zach Blass, I found it a bit difficult to keep…
Of course, the first Tiffany-blue Nautilus to be spotted in the wild had to be on the wrist of Jay-Z
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Of course, the first Tiffany-blue Nautilus to be spotted in the wild had to be on the wrist of Jay-Z

On Tuesday, at a NeueHouse Hollywood screening of The Harder They Fall, Jay-Z was captured wearing the Hype Piece of the Year: the Tiffany-blue dialled Patek…
INTRODUCING: The Monochrome Montre de Souscription 2 x Czapek Antarctique “Monochrome White”
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INTRODUCING: The Monochrome Montre de Souscription 2 x Czapek Antarctique “Monochrome White”

While the collection has been around for years now, more and more members of the watch community are waking up to the appeal of the…
The Formula 1 Championship of watch brands goes to…
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The Formula 1 Championship of watch brands goes to…

This past Sunday was the conclusion of one of the most fiercely contested years of Formula 1 racing. On the recently revised Yas Marina track…
A chicken-wristed man’s search for a watch strap with the perfect fit
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A chicken-wristed man’s search for a watch strap with the perfect fit

There’s a scene in the Alfred Hitchcock film, Rear Window, where the main character L.B. Jefferies (a gruff photojournalist played by James “Jimmy” Stewart) looks…
Succession finale: The most significant watches from the hit show
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Succession finale: The most significant watches from the hit show

Are you reeling from the finale of Succession, too? Over the nine episodes of the third season, the HBO show has consistently upped the dramatic…
How does this 1982 Seiko still manage to look so damn good and blemish-free?
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How does this 1982 Seiko still manage to look so damn good and blemish-free?

At first glance this looks like a fairly good condition vintage Seiko manufactured in the early 80s, a ref 5933-5080, with only a couple of…
Ralph Ellison’s Omega Speedmaster breaks the record for the most expensive 145.012 ever sold
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Ralph Ellison’s Omega Speedmaster breaks the record for the most expensive 145.012 ever sold

As the home of watch culture, Time+Tide is always intrigued by how the niche world of horology and the broader milieu of culture impact on…
A host of savvy celebs are snapping up this super-accessible and inexpensive watch
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A host of savvy celebs are snapping up this super-accessible and inexpensive watch

People often bang on about the corrosive effects of fame and fortune. Purported negatives include paparazzi harassment, endless selfie requests from fans, not to mention…
Three Reasons to check out the White Birch in person, which you can now do at the boutique in Sydney (rejoice)
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Three Reasons to check out the White Birch in person, which you can now do at the boutique in Sydney (rejoice)

Attention all Grand Seiko fanatics, admirers, or just plain curious creatures! The long anticipated SLGH005 ‘White Birch’ is finally starting to land in Grand Seiko…
MICRO MONDAYS: Betting on black with the Brellum Wyvern GMT LE.1 Ghost Chronometer
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MICRO MONDAYS: Betting on black with the Brellum Wyvern GMT LE.1 Ghost Chronometer

What would you do if you were an independent brand and created a specced out sports watch? A sports watch made with limited production and…
What is Credor and why should I care about it? Plus 7 of the best models
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What is Credor and why should I care about it? Plus 7 of the best models

Editor’s note: Grand Seiko has established itself as one of the top five luxury watchmaking brands in the US. That’s an achievement that no one…
EDITOR’S PICK: 5 of the best budget watch brands that get the nod from watch snobs
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EDITOR’S PICK: 5 of the best budget watch brands that get the nod from watch snobs

EDITOR’S NOTE: What’s that you say? You don’t have a spare $6.5m kicking around to buy a Tiffany Blue 5711/1A-018 like the one that sold at…
HANDS-ON: The Bulgari Aluminium GMT just oozes the feel-good lifestyle
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HANDS-ON: The Bulgari Aluminium GMT just oozes the feel-good lifestyle

At the end of the day, what is a GMT really all about? The Bulgari Aluminium GMT seems to sum it up quite well when…
Giving your dress watch a dressing down – four winning options for casual wear
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Giving your dress watch a dressing down – four winning options for casual wear

I’m a big fan of dress watches. Much to my chagrin, they often come with the stigma that they can only be worn in certain…
“This is what watch collecting is all about” – Aurel Bacs on the Tiffany Blue 5711/1A-018 selling at Phillips for $6.5M USD
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“This is what watch collecting is all about” – Aurel Bacs on the Tiffany Blue 5711/1A-018 selling at Phillips for $6.5M USD

This week, the watch world was eagerly awaiting what the result of “lot 1T” would be, and, not if it would break the record for…
Why the Heuer Monaco is still the watch world’s ultimate square deal
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Why the Heuer Monaco is still the watch world’s ultimate square deal

Welcome to The Icons, a new series where we take a horological deep dive into the most legendary watches of all time. We’ll delve into…
The good, the bad and the ugly: 19 Instagram reactions to the new Patek Philippe Tiffany Blue 170th Anniversary Nautilus
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The good, the bad and the ugly: 19 Instagram reactions to the new Patek Philippe Tiffany Blue 170th Anniversary Nautilus

You know those calm-headed people who are inherently non-judgemental? Rather than leap to a hasty conclusion they patiently analyse an issue from every perspective, let…
INTRODUCING: The Franck Muller x Bamford Watch Department Snoopy inspired Crazy Hours
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INTRODUCING: The Franck Muller x Bamford Watch Department Snoopy inspired Crazy Hours

“Yesterday I was a dog. Today I’m a dog. Tomorrow I’ll probably still be a dog. Sigh! There’s so little hope for advancement.” These words were…
Raketa teams-up with The Limited Edition and Scottish Watches to present the Mars-3
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Raketa teams-up with The Limited Edition and Scottish Watches to present the Mars-3

Watches and the celebration of outer space have a long and intertwined history, most notably Omega with their Speedmaster joining NASA’s trip to the moon.…
WHO TO FOLLOW: @case_and_crown will remind you of the sheer joy of collecting
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WHO TO FOLLOW: @case_and_crown will remind you of the sheer joy of collecting

There will be a point in your collecting life when the snobbery and pretentiousness of the scene can become too much. A time when it…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Tiffany madness, DeBethune and Richard Mille in space, and a Marvel Hawkeye Rolex?
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Tiffany madness, DeBethune and Richard Mille in space, and a Marvel Hawkeye Rolex?

Although we are approaching the holiday season, the watch world shows no signs of slowing down. A lot (pun intended) has been revealed this week…
WHO WORE IT BEST? Prince William vs Joe Biden battle it out with the Omega Seamaster Diver 300m
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WHO WORE IT BEST? Prince William vs Joe Biden battle it out with the Omega Seamaster Diver 300m

The future King of England and the 46th POTUS share a certain Omega Seamaster in common. Last month in Glasgow for the COP26 climate change…
INTRODUCING: The Omega Globemaster Annual Calendar collection gets enlivened with a burst of colour
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INTRODUCING: The Omega Globemaster Annual Calendar collection gets enlivened with a burst of colour

When someone hears “Omega”, the watch that pops into their head is invariably the iconic Speedmaster. Yet the brand’s dress watches are some of their…
CODE41: The subversive watch brand that dared to tell the truth and its latest crazy idea…
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CODE41: The subversive watch brand that dared to tell the truth and its latest crazy idea…

Interviewing the CEOs of watch brands can prove to be a tiring business.  You have to circumnavigate all that smiling evasion, the confected optimism and…
HANDS-ON: The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT offers a sportier take on a modern classic
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HANDS-ON: The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT offers a sportier take on a modern classic

For many, myself included, the Bulgari Octo Finissimo has been a consistent benchmark for  craftsmanship, artfulness, and bravery in watchmaking. Off the top of my…
The J.N. Shapiro Infinity Tantalum Limited Edition marks the first tantalum case made in-house outside of Switzerland
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The J.N. Shapiro Infinity Tantalum Limited Edition marks the first tantalum case made in-house outside of Switzerland

I must confess I have a strong affection for J.N Shapiro watches. As a born and bred American, whenever I see US watchmaking get time…
Kevin Pietersen creates his ultimate Test cricketer in the spirit of Hublot’s art of fusion
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Kevin Pietersen creates his ultimate Test cricketer in the spirit of Hublot’s art of fusion

To the uninitiated, Test cricket can seem like a mystifying business. As sporting occasions go, it’s often a slow-motion spectacle in which a single game…
Farewell to the Omega Ploprof in steel – the tooliest of tool watches
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Farewell to the Omega Ploprof in steel – the tooliest of tool watches

The stainless-steel Omega Ploprof (a French contraction of “Plongeur Professional” i.e. professional diver) is now discontinued, leaving the titanium case as the only new option…
Four unexpected takeaways from the new Tiffany Blue 5711 – the real final victory lap of Patek’s Nautilus
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Four unexpected takeaways from the new Tiffany Blue 5711 – the real final victory lap of Patek’s Nautilus

Earlier this year, Patek Philippe announced that the Nautilus, the most sought-after watch in the entire world, was being retired. The acclaimed reference would have…
EDITOR’S PICK: The 7 watch-collecting commandments of Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary
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EDITOR’S PICK: The 7 watch-collecting commandments of Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary

EDITOR’S NOTE: Imagine you could spent pretty much whatever you liked on watches. You had deep enough pockets to essentially ignore budgetary concerns and snap…
Minase Watches’ first American tour exposes the craftsmanship of the cult Japanese brand
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Minase Watches’ first American tour exposes the craftsmanship of the cult Japanese brand

How do you communicate true quality? It’s a question that many brands face as they try to capture the attention of collectors today. For big…
MICRO MONDAYS: Well blows me down, it’s the Vario ИAVI x POPEYE Nautical Watches
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MICRO MONDAYS: Well blows me down, it’s the Vario ИAVI x POPEYE Nautical Watches

There are certain mechanisms that bring a sense of child-like wonder to the eyes of a watch collector. There is the twisting and turning of…
Kevin Hart’s watch collection is the stuff of your horological dreams
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Kevin Hart’s watch collection is the stuff of your horological dreams

There is something special about a comedian’s ability to make you laugh. For a few moments in time, all your defences come down so that…
ZACH’S MAILBAG: “My watch budget is $1,000 – $1,500 – what brands should I look at?”
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ZACH’S MAILBAG: “My watch budget is $1,000 – $1,500 – what brands should I look at?”

Often we receive questions via email and social media from our readers, and we always strive to respond to each and every one. But we…
EDITOR’S PICK: Five platinum watches to put on your wish-list
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EDITOR’S PICK: Five platinum watches to put on your wish-list

EDITOR’S NOTE: Marc Hayek, CEO of Blancpain, Breguet and Jaquet Droz, said it best. “Platinum is among the noblest and most precious of metals,” he told The Financial Times. “It has extraordinary…
INTRODUCING: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Eden Rock St Barths is an even more limited twist on the Unico Sky Blue
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INTRODUCING: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Eden Rock St Barths is an even more limited twist on the Unico Sky Blue

Last year, Hublot introduced a Big Bang Unico Sky Blue – which we raved about due to its eye-popping hue in a year where blue…
The IWC Portugieser is having a moment from Squid Game and Hot Ones to The Rock
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The IWC Portugieser is having a moment from Squid Game and Hot Ones to The Rock

When I was bingeing Squid Game – the record-breaking Netflix series that has become a global phenomenon – I paused the show more than I would…
What’s the connection between The Matrix and the Hamilton PSR MTX Limited Edition? We have the exclusive…
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What’s the connection between The Matrix and the Hamilton PSR MTX Limited Edition? We have the exclusive…

Hamilton loves to tell a great story with each of their new releases. This facet of the brand is recognised by many of their partners.…
Taking a deep dive into the Omega Seamaster
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Taking a deep dive into the Omega Seamaster

Welcome to The Icons, a new series where we take a horological deep dive into the most legendary watches of all time. We’ll delve into…
INTRODUCING: The IWC Big Pilot’s Watch 43 Spitfire Editions
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INTRODUCING: The IWC Big Pilot’s Watch 43 Spitfire Editions

Has IWC finally created the perfect iteration of the Big Pilot? Well, perfect for those of us whose wrists don’t resemble a redwood’s trunk, anyway.…
“For me, it’s a life-altering sum of money” – What it feels like to sell a watch you found in your sock drawer for $240,000
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“For me, it’s a life-altering sum of money” – What it feels like to sell a watch you found in your sock drawer for $240,000

Back in June, we told you about Paul Draper*.  He got in touch with us after reading our story about how a report estimated that $60 billion…
INTRODUCING: The Baltic Bicompax Pulso made for Revolution and The Rake
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INTRODUCING: The Baltic Bicompax Pulso made for Revolution and The Rake

As far as microbrands are concerned, Baltic is slowly reaching iconic status. There was a strong showing at this year’s Pink Dial Project auction for…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Omega raises pricing for Seamaster 300M divers
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Omega raises pricing for Seamaster 300M divers

This week, many members of the watch community noted that, once again, Omega has incrementally raised the pricing on one of their bestselling models, the…
INTRODUCING: The Zenith DEFY Zero-G and 21 Double Tourbillon are clear-cut winners in sapphire crystal
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INTRODUCING: The Zenith DEFY Zero-G and 21 Double Tourbillon are clear-cut winners in sapphire crystal

Sapphire crystal. Known for its durability and high transparency, it’s the number one choice for top watch brands around the world, providing a window for…