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Wrist Aficionado’s NFT collection

WRIST AFICIONADO’S HISTORIC LEAP INTO THE METAVERSE

April 10, 2022 in Other brands

With a reputation stretching back 30 years, Wrist Aficionado is making a move into the digital world, the metaverse to be exact, with its own NFT collection.

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Swatch x Omega Bioceramic MoonSwatch SO33M100

WHAT DOES THE MOONSWATCH MEAN FOR THE MOONWATCH’S LEGACY?

April 08, 2022 in Omega, Swatch

It’s not everyday you can buy an ‘Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch’ for $320, even though in reality the Swatch x Omega MoonSwatch is going for 4-figures now in the grey market…

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Lt. Charles Whitaker’s vintage Rolex – ordered while he was in the Oflag VII-B prisoner of war camp

THE ROLEX HANS WILDORF SENT TO A DUNKIRK POW

April 04, 2022 in Rolex

A British Army lieutenant presumed dead, the prisoner of war camp from the Great Escape, and a Rolex? This story has plenty of intrigue…

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The Orologeria Svizzera from the 1920s, the famous watch shop of the Panerai family.

LOOKING BACK AT VINTAGE ITALIAN WATCH BRANDS

April 01, 2022 in Bulgari, Panerai, Other brands

I think we can agree that when it comes to watchmaking, you don’t typically think Italian. As it turns out, Italy has a rich history of watchmaking, which has often been overshadowed…

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The Carbon Daytona Motley by Designa Individual Watches

DESIGNA INDIVIDUAL WATCHES: A HISTORY OF WATCHES

March 31, 2022 in Other brands

Now and then, one happens to come along and demonstrate complete mastery in such an honest way. In 2022, Designa Individual Watches has proven to do just that in watchmaking…

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The very first Swatch chronograph collection from the early 1990s

The very first Swatch chronograph collection from the early 1990s

SWATCH WATCH HISTORY: WHY ARE SWATCH WATCHES SPECIAL?

March 22, 2022 in Swatch

Many people recognize Swatch watches for their unique design features, very different from the rest of the watches on the market. But few know that…

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Seiko's caliber 9F83

A LOOK AT GRAND SEIKO'S 9F QUARTZ MOVEMENT

March 21, 2022 in Seiko, Grand Seiko

When it comes to quartz movements Seiko is definitely on top. Even if Citizen currently holds the prestige of the most accurate quartz movement, Seiko has history on its side…

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THE AMF VOIT SKIN DIVER WATCH

March 18, 2022 in Other brands
THE AMF VOIT SKIN DIVER WATCH

The AMF Voit watch brand is about as unconventional as it gets, specialized in skin divers throughout the 1960s…

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The Seiko Lord Quartz 7853-7000 and Toyota's electrical vehicle lineup.

HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF: HAS AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING ENTERED ITS QUARTZ ERA?

March 16, 2022 in Watch Industry, Opinion

If you’ve been paying attention, there have been some significant waves in the automotive industry relating to the use and rise of the electric car. Tesla, Chevrolet, Ford…

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REVISITING THE IWC YACHT CLUB’S HISTORY

March 16, 2022 in IWC
REVISITING THE IWC YACHT CLUB’S HISTORY

In 1967, IWC released its first dive watch, the Aquatimer, and another model to accompany it, the Yacht Club - a unique timepiece that mixed sports with luxury.

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The Heuer Monnin Diver ref. 844 / Credit: Shuck the Oyster

HEUER’S FIRST DIVE WATCH: A LOOK AT THE HEUER MONNIN 844

March 14, 2022 in Heuer

Over the years, Heuer has released plenty of stand out and even odd timepieces, just think of the Heuer Kentucky. Last year, another such vintage Heuer was revived for a homage: the Heuer Monnin Diver ref. 844!

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A 1975 Girard-Perregaux ‘Casquette’ ad

THROWBACK TO THE ORIGINAL 1970s GIRARD-PERREGAUX ‘CASQUETTE’

March 13, 2022 in Girard-Perregaux

Not long-ago, Girard-Perregaux re-introduced a special timepiece that was somewhat forgotten in their history. This new timepiece is a homage to an LED, quartz Girard-Perregaux that dates back to the mid-1970s…

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CODE41 IS CHANGING THE FACE OF TRADITIONAL WATCHMAKING

March 04, 2022 in Microbrands
CODE41 IS CHANGING THE FACE OF TRADITIONAL WATCHMAKING

CODE41 is a young Swiss brand whose origins date back to 2016. They are disrupting the flow of traditional watchmaking and innovating the luxury watch market, and here’s how…

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MADE IN GLASHÜTTE'S NEW LEGAL PROTECTION

March 03, 2022 in NOMOS, Watch Industry, A. Lange & Söhne
MADE IN GLASHÜTTE'S NEW LEGAL PROTECTION

The German town of Glashütte, in Saxony, is a small town of only 7,000 people that, much like comparable Swiss municipalities, boasts 11 watch companies.

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TOP 3 MEN’S WATCHES UNDER $100

March 02, 2022 in Seiko, Casio, Timex
TOP 3 MEN’S WATCHES UNDER $100

These three watches are not only great beaters, but themselves come with an awesome history dating back decades…

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THE UKRAINIAN WATCH BRAND BEHIND THE FIRST UKRAINIAN ASTRONAUT IN SPACE

February 27, 2022 in Microbrands
THE UKRAINIAN WATCH BRAND BEHIND THE FIRST UKRAINIAN ASTRONAUT IN SPACE

We’ve talked Russian watches before, but this is the first time we mention any Ukrainian watch brand. And that’s for one simple reason, there aren't many, in fact there’s only one…

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THE MYSTERY OF SEIKO UKIYO-E DIALS

February 25, 2022 in Seiko
THE MYSTERY OF SEIKO UKIYO-E DIALS

Ukiyo-e dials were made in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The designs were based on art from the Edo period. The Edo period, also known as the Tokugawa period, was from (1603-1867)…

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