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Recommended Reading: Dufour and Journe are basically the Patek and Rolex of the Indies, and they are on a tear
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Recommended Reading: Dufour and Journe are basically the Patek and Rolex of the Indies, and they are on a tear

The tide seems to be shifting in the auction world towards scarcity and craftsmanship, rather than scratched-up provenance and movie-star affiliations. We could see results…
Watch brand league table: Rolex is now 25% of the entire Swiss watch industry, here are the other pandemic movers
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Watch brand league table: Rolex is now 25% of the entire Swiss watch industry, here are the other pandemic movers

Rolex is the biggest watch brand in the world (so long as you don’t count Apple). But while that information might not come as a…
I bonded with Paul Newman over a Timex Ironman, but you’ll be surprised what was on his wrist
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I bonded with Paul Newman over a Timex Ironman, but you’ll be surprised what was on his wrist

I met Paul Newman once. Back in 2001, I spent an hour in his company. Just him and me chatting in a drawing room in…
VIDEO: The DOXA SUB 300 Carbon Aqua Lung US Divers that should have won the GPHG
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VIDEO: The DOXA SUB 300 Carbon Aqua Lung US Divers that should have won the GPHG

I have made it no secret that I felt the DOXA SUB 300 Carbon Aqua Lung US Divers watch was snubbed in the Divers prize at…
A month on the wrist with the Rolex “Pepsi”, the watch that has completely derailed my collecting strategy…
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A month on the wrist with the Rolex “Pepsi”, the watch that has completely derailed my collecting strategy…

That is if I ever really had one. When it was released in 2018, the Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi Ref. 126710 BLRO quickly cemented itself at the…
Dammit, I wasn’t supposed to buy this Sinn U1 DS, but I just did…
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Dammit, I wasn’t supposed to buy this Sinn U1 DS, but I just did…

When we talk about what attracts people to watches, you may typically expect the response to be the movement. But when it comes to the…
Watch tattoos have become a bizarre new trend. What is wrong with people?
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Watch tattoos have become a bizarre new trend. What is wrong with people?

Paw prints, Celtic bands, bows on thighs, pretty much anything inked on the face… There’s no shortage of tattoo choices that are questionable at best…
INTRODUCING: The first Seiko we’ve seen on a bund strap – the Limited Edition SJE085 Alpinist is a killer version of their first sports watch
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INTRODUCING: The first Seiko we’ve seen on a bund strap – the Limited Edition SJE085 Alpinist is a killer version of their first sports watch

When Seiko launched their new, vintage-inspired sub range of the Alpinist, we shared the three standard models in our story here, but we’ve kept the…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: The Rolex that changed its red and blue stripes, catch-ups on Clubhouse and IRL and the collectability of G-Shock
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: The Rolex that changed its red and blue stripes, catch-ups on Clubhouse and IRL and the collectability of G-Shock

Let me start by saying that I’ve had quite the week. Summer doesn’t seem to want to end, the T+T Team are working really hard…
VIDEO: Does the Rolex GMT-Master II Ref. 126710 BLRO “Pepsi” really live up to the hype?
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VIDEO: Does the Rolex GMT-Master II Ref. 126710 BLRO “Pepsi” really live up to the hype?

We all know that pretty much any stainless-steel Rolex sports watch is insanely popular right now. In fact, there’s an unrelenting groundswell of hype around…
EVENT: 5 rare high-complication watches from Jaeger-LeCoultre in a stunning vineyard setting
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EVENT: 5 rare high-complication watches from Jaeger-LeCoultre in a stunning vineyard setting

Jaeger-LeCoultre are known as the watchmaker’s watchmaker with good reason. Over their nearly 190-year history, the brand has produced movements used by most major Swiss…
INTERVIEW: British Watchmaking’s brave new dawn
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INTERVIEW: British Watchmaking’s brave new dawn

As one British alliance lies wounded from failing to remain in touch with the times, another is going from strength to strength. Indeed, unlike the…
This is why smart collectors are hunting the rare Chanel J12 3125 (ref. H2918)
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This is why smart collectors are hunting the rare Chanel J12 3125 (ref. H2918)

The Chanel J12 has recently been overhauled by the brand to leverage a more unisex 38mm case size. In addition, its movement is now produced…
INTRODUCING: This minty-fresh foursome celebrates the Seiko 140th Anniversary from a tough Seiko 5 to the technical tour de force of Astron.
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INTRODUCING: This minty-fresh foursome celebrates the Seiko 140th Anniversary from a tough Seiko 5 to the technical tour de force of Astron.

It’s 140 years since Seiko founder Kintaro Hattori established his first watchmaking shop in Tokyo. To mark this occasion, the Seiko designers must’ve had a…
Rare $500K Richard Mille RM 11-03 stolen at gunpoint in Beverly Hills, owner offering $50K reward for its return
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Rare $500K Richard Mille RM 11-03 stolen at gunpoint in Beverly Hills, owner offering $50K reward for its return

Unfortunately, yet another theft has shaken the watch world. As luxury items, it’s no secret these coveted and pricey items can become targets for thieves…
INTRODUCING: The Oris Pro Pilot TLP Limited Edition soars with a distinctive olive green dial
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INTRODUCING: The Oris Pro Pilot TLP Limited Edition soars with a distinctive olive green dial

The pilot’s watch category is one of the most popular segments in the watch industry. With the number of pilot’s watches on the market, each…
Want to be fitter, healthier and better at golf? The new TAG Heuer Connected watch has your back
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Want to be fitter, healthier and better at golf? The new TAG Heuer Connected watch has your back

In 2020, TAG Heuer doubled down in their efforts to dominate the luxury smart watch market with the launch of the third generation of their…
INTRODUCING: The Zenith DEFY 21 Felipe Pantone is a psychedelic conversation starter
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INTRODUCING: The Zenith DEFY 21 Felipe Pantone is a psychedelic conversation starter

Zenith threw a knockout punch only a few weeks ago with the new Chronomaster Sport. But CEO Julien Tornare and his team are clearly on…
The Dial Artist is the man behind the customised CasiOak Galaxy – the hottest G-Shock on the planet
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The Dial Artist is the man behind the customised CasiOak Galaxy – the hottest G-Shock on the planet

It’s no secret that we’re big fans of the G-Shock CasiOoak and have become particularly intrigued by the modified versions. The CasiOak has quickly become…
Here’s why the 2008 Omega Planet Ocean continues to be the watch I wear the most
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Here’s why the 2008 Omega Planet Ocean continues to be the watch I wear the most

What is it that makes a watch an ideal daily wearer? The requirements change from person to person without doubt, but there are a few…
RECOMMENDED WATCHING: 3 reasons why watches are so horribly expensive
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RECOMMENDED WATCHING: 3 reasons why watches are so horribly expensive

When one of your non-watch friends asks how much your watch cost, they’ll probably be shocked or straight up appalled that anyone could spend thousands,…
MICRO MONDAYS: Furlan Marri deliver retro chronographs at a great price in their assured debut collection
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MICRO MONDAYS: Furlan Marri deliver retro chronographs at a great price in their assured debut collection

The 1940s were peak years for twin register chronographs with some notable greats from Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin and Lemania.  As the functional sports watches…
Fresh and unfiltered – why Dimepiece could be the shake-up that watch culture needs
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Fresh and unfiltered – why Dimepiece could be the shake-up that watch culture needs

If you want youthful edge and attitude, watch marketing is probably the last place in the known universe that you’re going to find it. Brands…
A WEEK ON THE WRIST: The Hublot Big Bang Integral King Gold is a watch that demands attention
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A WEEK ON THE WRIST: The Hublot Big Bang Integral King Gold is a watch that demands attention

Editor’s note: Andrew walked through the door of the Time+Tide office one afternoon in February and looked down at his wrist. “It’s a watch that…
Moser to discontinue Pioneer Cosmic Green, while Andrew talks about his Pioneer Midnight Blue on Monochrome
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Moser to discontinue Pioneer Cosmic Green, while Andrew talks about his Pioneer Midnight Blue on Monochrome

Editor’s note: In some kind of cosmic coincidence, Edouard Meylan from H. Moser & Cie just announced that the Cosmic Green Pioneer will be discontinued…
INTRODUCING: The new Seiko Prospex 1959 Alpinist Modern Re-Interpretation
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INTRODUCING: The new Seiko Prospex 1959 Alpinist Modern Re-Interpretation

Neo-vintage? Vintage-inspired?  Take your pick with this new interpretation of the Alpinist. Personally, I love it, I’m still happily surfing on the vintage wave –…
HANDS-ON: The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time is a seriously luxurious travel watch
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HANDS-ON: The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time is a seriously luxurious travel watch

The Vacheron Constantin Overseas collection represents sports watch pedigree through and through and the Dual Time is no exception. While the collection features everything from…
From IWC to TAG Heuer – 10 of the best watches under 40mm from our buying guide (Part II)
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From IWC to TAG Heuer – 10 of the best watches under 40mm from our buying guide (Part II)

In the name of my fellow tiny wristers, or just those who prefer watches closer to classic proportions, I’ve assembled a list of 10 of…
How G-Shock is leading the pack on entry level collectables
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How G-Shock is leading the pack on entry level collectables

When it comes to watches and collectibility, the mind immediately gravitates to high-end manufacturers such as Rolex, Audemars Piguet and Patek Philippe. After all, these…
VIDEO: The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time offers fine watchmaking for an active lifestyle
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VIDEO: The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time offers fine watchmaking for an active lifestyle

In 2021, every brand has a luxury stainless-steel sports watch. But when the concept was born in the 1970s, there was less than a handful…
UK rapper Dave adds a Patek Phillipe Aquanaut 5168G in “khaki green” to his stellar collection
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UK rapper Dave adds a Patek Phillipe Aquanaut 5168G in “khaki green” to his stellar collection

Almost a year to the day since Dave made headlines at the annual Brit Awards for his heartfelt performance of hit single Black, Britain’s hottest…
From Patek Philippe to Tudor – 10 of the best watches under 40mm (Part 1)
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From Patek Philippe to Tudor – 10 of the best watches under 40mm (Part 1)

Confession time: I do not have the largest wrists in the world. Last time I checked, my wrist circumference came in not far above six…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: TAG Heuer celebrate the Carrera in Chadstone and there’s a reason we love Rolex forums
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: TAG Heuer celebrate the Carrera in Chadstone and there’s a reason we love Rolex forums

Yet another regrettable effect of COVID is that, over the last twelve months, it’s stopped most of the watch community from experiencing timepieces in the…
INTRODUCING: The TAG Heuer Formula 1 Special Edition
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INTRODUCING: The TAG Heuer Formula 1 Special Edition

It doesn’t feel like that long ago since Lewis Hamilton became the most decorated F1 driver of all time, winning his seventh world championship in…
Study explores the psychological reasons for posting on Rolex forums. Here’s what it found…
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Study explores the psychological reasons for posting on Rolex forums. Here’s what it found…

Let me pose a little thought experiment. How much have Rolex online forums cost the global economy in terms of wasted productivity in the workforce?…
Watches by movement: 5 watches powered with an SW200 from divers to dress
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Watches by movement: 5 watches powered with an SW200 from divers to dress

As far as ubiquitous movements go, the SW200 and its variants is one to make your eyes light up when you see it on a…
EVENT: If you’ve got a need for speed the TAG Heuer x Porsche pop-up is a watch-lover’s delight
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EVENT: If you’ve got a need for speed the TAG Heuer x Porsche pop-up is a watch-lover’s delight

At the start of last month, TAG Heuer announced a partnership with a pretty special brand: Porsche. Why you might ask? What’s the difference between…
Bremont show how to nail a virtual watch event with the world’s greatest mountaineer
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Bremont show how to nail a virtual watch event with the world’s greatest mountaineer

Despite a full 12 months passing since COVID began restricting the places we can go and the people we see, the watch world still hasn’t…
The Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Sedna Gold elevates a week of work-from-home looks
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The Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Sedna Gold elevates a week of work-from-home looks

It’s late-February in the UK, winter is still biting and though there are only baby signs of the lockdown being lifted, there is still a…
Rapper Bobby Shmurda is released from jail and celebrates by getting a Rolex Sky-Dweller
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Rapper Bobby Shmurda is released from jail and celebrates by getting a Rolex Sky-Dweller

Rapper Bobby Shmurda wasted no time after being released from a six-year prison stint to make sure that his wrist game was back on point.…
INTRODUCING: The Seiko Presage Sharp Edged GMT Collection oozes robust elegance
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INTRODUCING: The Seiko Presage Sharp Edged GMT Collection oozes robust elegance

The force is strong with Seiko and it’s clear they are not holding back this year with some fantastic new releases. The Sharp Edged Presage…
The 5 most baller watches from our NOW buying guide including Vacheron Constantin, Audemars Piguet, Hublot and Louis Vuitton
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The 5 most baller watches from our NOW buying guide including Vacheron Constantin, Audemars Piguet, Hublot and Louis Vuitton

According to the Urban Dictionary, the definition of a baller is: “A person that makes shit happen. Without additional context, ‘baller’ typically is assumed to…
Nick Jonas shows he’s a serious watch guy with this Omega Speedmaster in Canopus Gold on Saturday Night Live
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Nick Jonas shows he’s a serious watch guy with this Omega Speedmaster in Canopus Gold on Saturday Night Live

As a watch enthusiast and journalist, I get excited when I see celebrities sporting coveted timepieces on their wrists. More often than not we see…
VIDEO: The Rolex Explorer II Ref. 216570 is the unsung hero in the Professional series
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VIDEO: The Rolex Explorer II Ref. 216570 is the unsung hero in the Professional series

Each of the models in the Rolex Professional series is a tool watch made for a man on a mission. While the Submariner and Sea-Dweller…
This tale of an octopus wrestler’s Rolex Explorer worth $126,000 will change the way you view your watch
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This tale of an octopus wrestler’s Rolex Explorer worth $126,000 will change the way you view your watch

Question: How do you catch and wrestle a giant Pacific octopus? The answer, of course, is very, very carefully. That’s according to the Canadian Television…
How Richard Mille’s new partnership with Ferrari is shaking up Formula One sponsorship
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How Richard Mille’s new partnership with Ferrari is shaking up Formula One sponsorship

As the 2021 season of Formula 1 revs up to get started, the drama and speculation around the 10 teams continues to grow with each…
MICRO MONDAYS: The William Wood Triumph collection is a set of chronographs ready to catch fire
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MICRO MONDAYS: The William Wood Triumph collection is a set of chronographs ready to catch fire

William Wood is known for their well built and accessibly priced timepieces, all of which are inspired by fire rescue and the brave people who…
VIDEO: Why I bought a quartz Grand Seiko SBGN007 as my first “good watch”
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VIDEO: Why I bought a quartz Grand Seiko SBGN007 as my first “good watch”

Your first good watch is an important step in your watch collecting journey. It represents your first serious commitment to the hobby and probably the…
HANDS ON: Is the Rolex Explorer II enough of a value proposition to be the Crown’s ultimate tool watch?
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HANDS ON: Is the Rolex Explorer II enough of a value proposition to be the Crown’s ultimate tool watch?

You’ll notice I wrote “tool watch” in the headline and will undoubtedly be challenged on this on two counts, so I’ll address them before the…
VIDEO: The T+T interview with Hollywood legend Russell Crowe just hit 1M views, and these are our favourite watches in the video
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VIDEO: The T+T interview with Hollywood legend Russell Crowe just hit 1M views, and these are our favourite watches in the video

A few years ago Hollywood superstar Russell Crowe caught the attention of the watch world. Why? He was selling most of his impressive watch collection…
The One I Got Away From – The 1971 King Seiko 5626-7000
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The One I Got Away From – The 1971 King Seiko 5626-7000

As a hobby, watch collecting is often full of little surprises. When it comes to the resale value of a watch, I can get a…
Britain runs the risk of losing another of its crown jewels – King George’s Breguet pocket watch
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Britain runs the risk of losing another of its crown jewels – King George’s Breguet pocket watch

Monarchists in Britain have endured a tough time of late.  Just before coronavirus went literally viral, there was a right royal rumble as Prince Harry…
VIDEO: The H.Moser & Cie Streamliner Flyback Chronograph refuses to play by the rules
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VIDEO: The H.Moser & Cie Streamliner Flyback Chronograph refuses to play by the rules

Just when we had finally sussed out the design language of Moser they have another ace up their sleeve and it seems to be a…
6 watches Daft Punk might have been wearing when they self destructed this week (SOB)
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6 watches Daft Punk might have been wearing when they self destructed this week (SOB)

Initially, the idea of robots taking over the earth doesn’t sound too promising. But if the aforementioned robots happened to be Daft Punk it probably…
We have some new team members we’d like you to meet, our US Editor and Independents Editor
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We have some new team members we’d like you to meet, our US Editor and Independents Editor

One of the upsides of a pretty challenging 2020 was that while it reinforced the tyranny of distance we feel from the industry we’re a…
FEMALE WIND DOWN: That is not a typo, this is not a test. 5 new ways women can get into watches
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FEMALE WIND DOWN: That is not a typo, this is not a test. 5 new ways women can get into watches

It’s a fitting time to publish our first ever Female Wind Down, in place of the usual Friday Wind Down. New websites are launching, collectives…
Women do not need permission to buy men’s watches, so who cares about the category?
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Women do not need permission to buy men’s watches, so who cares about the category?

The watch industry’s persistent categorising of watches by gender is back on the agenda. And well and truly in frame is the pointlessness of the…
INTRODUCING: A duo of disruptors mount up in the King Nerd x G-Shock GM-6900GKING-9ER
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INTRODUCING: A duo of disruptors mount up in the King Nerd x G-Shock GM-6900GKING-9ER

Johnny Dowell, a.k.a King Nerd – who was one of our Londoners featured recently in a series by European Editor Mike Christensen – is a watch…
1 Watch 5 Ways: The Rolex Submariner on rubber, leather and NATO straps
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1 Watch 5 Ways: The Rolex Submariner on rubber, leather and NATO straps

Rolex bracelets are some of the best in the business and the Oyster bracelet with Glidelock on the ref. 114060 Rolex Submariner (featured below in…
INTRODUCING: The IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition “Tribute to 3705”
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INTRODUCING: The IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition “Tribute to 3705”

Heritage is the key buzzword when it comes to watches right now. With many consumers enamored with timepieces of the past, it’s a no-brainer for…
INTRODUCING: The Grand Seiko GMT Seasons Collection goes global
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INTRODUCING: The Grand Seiko GMT Seasons Collection goes global

One of the biggest complaints about the Grand Seiko ‘Four Seasons’ collection had nothing to do with the watches themselves, but the fact that they…
HANDS-ON: The Grand Seiko 140th Anniversary Limited Edition SLGH007 with “Annual Growth Tree Rings” dial in platinum
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HANDS-ON: The Grand Seiko 140th Anniversary Limited Edition SLGH007 with “Annual Growth Tree Rings” dial in platinum

The Grand Seiko brand and the Seiko Corporation have a lot to celebrate this year. Across Seiko brands, the collections have seen growth all around…
HANDS-ON: The Grand Seiko SBGC240 140th Anniversary Limited Edition with newly developed polygonal bezel
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HANDS-ON: The Grand Seiko SBGC240 140th Anniversary Limited Edition with newly developed polygonal bezel

The 140th Anniversary celebrations for Seiko are continuing, hot on the heels of the news that – and this is remarkable – both brands actually…