Not many ‘new’ brands get the attention Bell & Ross does, and for good reason…
Read MoreBell & Ross BR03-92 MA-1 / Credit: Chronopassion
THE STORY OF BELL & ROSS
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WHO REALLY MADE THE FIRST STOPWATCH?
People these days are very fond of the saying, “history is written by the winners,” especially when viewed through a postmodernist lens. The story of the stopwatch…
Read MoreA SIXTIES WYLER WATCH MARKETING DEMONSTRATION
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As far as public relations go, the watch industry may be one of the most significant in terms of impactful strategies that have long lasting effects…
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The Patek Philippe x Tiffany Nautilus and the AET Remould—Biscay Green
WATCH MODDING AND ARTISTRY WITH AET REMOULD
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AET Remould originated in Germany with a new and unparalleled perspective in the field of luxury watch modifications.
Read MoreTHE HISTORY OF CWC WATCHES
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The internet is home to a myriad of military-style watches, however real military watch brands are far and few between…
Read MoreTHE FORGOTTEN STORY OF CZECHOSLOVAK MILITARY WATCHES
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The First Czechoslovak Republic was considered to have a very well-equipped air force given its size, part of the equipment for which was a wristwatch…
Read MoreTHE DOLLAR WATCH: THE CHEAPEST WATCH EVER?
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Towards the end of the 19th century, watch companies were experimenting continuously with new timepieces to capture their audiences. One company got it right, Ingersoll with their Yankee or ‘Dollar Watch’…
Read MoreLONGINES, RECORD, WHAT’S THE STORY?
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You may have noticed the Longines ‘Records’ for sale or perhaps Longines’ modern re-issue of the ‘Record’. But the history of Record goes back far before it was ever linked to Longines…
Read MoreIN BRIEF: THE GLYCINE AIRMAN
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While Glycine is often overlooked by collectors today, it was a popular watch brand in the 1950s, especially its Glycine Airman, that competed with the likes of Rolex and Omega…
Read MoreTHE HISTORY OF THE ORFINA PORSCHE DESIGN WATCH WORN IN TOP GUN
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One of the most prominent watches in what will most likely be considered the movie of the summer, Top Gun, we explore the history of the Orfina Porsche Design Chronograph.
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AET Remould Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore
ARTISTIC EXPRESSION AND THOUGHT DRIVE THIS WATCH MOD BRAND: AET REMOULD
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When it comes to a successful strategy and strong brand identity, AET Remould are head and shoulders above everybody else in the timepiece modification niche.
Read MoreTOP SKIN DIVERS TO ADD TO YOUR COLLECTION
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What makes a real skin diver? Which brands made vintage skin divers and what is the history of this particular type of vintage dive watch?
Read MoreVINTAGE ABERCROMBIE & FITCH WATCHES
in Heuer, Other brands
Fashion brands don’t often make worthwhile watches, but there are vintage watch models made by Abercrombie & Fitch with Heuer that are sought after by collectors. Models like the Seafarer, Solunar, and Auto-Graph…
Read MoreTHE GOLDEN AGE AND REBIRTH OF PFORZHEIM WATCHMAKING
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Pforzheim, an ancient city in Southwest Germany, is often overlooked when it comes to watchmaking for more prominent hubs like Glashütte. However, it was once the epicenter of a thriving jewelry and watchmaking trade…
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Wrist Aficionado’s NFT collection
WRIST AFICIONADO’S HISTORIC LEAP INTO THE METAVERSE
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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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The Orologeria Svizzera from the 1920s, the famous watch shop of the Panerai family.
LOOKING BACK AT VINTAGE ITALIAN WATCH BRANDS
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
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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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