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How did watches evolve into wristwatches?
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How did watches evolve into wristwatches?

Buffy explores the history of the wristwatch, which goes back further than you might think.
Should you take ring watches seriously? Their history and place in watchmaking
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Should you take ring watches seriously? Their history and place in watchmaking

For as long as watchmaking has been distinguished from clockmaking, the Venn diagram between watches and jewellery has been a circle. No amount of utility…
Seiko dominated the 1960s with three historical firsts in style and technical innovation
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Seiko dominated the 1960s with three historical firsts in style and technical innovation

Seiko has been a much-loved enthusiast brand for a long time. But it was the 1960s that defined its long-term success.
The history of the chronograph
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The history of the chronograph

It is often considered the most prolific complication in the watch world, and it has a long, complex, story to tell.
Why are HMT watches underrated outside of India?
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Why are HMT watches underrated outside of India?

From Citizen roots to shutting down, HMT watches still offer plenty of value - but getting one is a different story.
Deep Freeze: the cool history of the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic
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Deep Freeze: the cool history of the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic

With its recent release we wanted to go back to the history books and discover the incredible story of the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic.
Credor: A history of the Seiko Corporation’s most enigmatic brand and its defining characteristics
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Credor: A history of the Seiko Corporation’s most enigmatic brand and its defining characteristics

With Credor largely sheltered in Japan, we dig into the history of Seiko's secretive brand and its defining characteristics.
Laurent Ferrier, the watchmaker with three careers, from Patek Philippe to Le Mans driver
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Laurent Ferrier, the watchmaker with three careers, from Patek Philippe to Le Mans driver

Find out how bringing the Nautilus to life, excelling at Le Mans, and family brought the Laurent Ferrier brand to life.
The underappreciated history of Mido, and where it stands today
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The underappreciated history of Mido, and where it stands today

Mido has an incredibly rich history, and its one we don't hear about often enough, so we took a dive into the archives to find…
Learning about the madness of Magic Gold at the Hublot manufacture
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Learning about the madness of Magic Gold at the Hublot manufacture

Hublot Magic Gold is the world's first scratch-resistant 18k gold... But is it really? And how do they make it?
How Borgel and Taubert revolutionised water resistance
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How Borgel and Taubert revolutionised water resistance

Buffy tells the story of waterproofing pioneers Borgel and Taubert, the casemakers that preceded the modern dive watch.
An exclusive look at two military-issued Tudors for the French special forces
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An exclusive look at two military-issued Tudors for the French special forces

It's not often we get to see watches made for these elite forces, and we've managed to get hands on with two.
Horage just invented a new way to regulate your own watch
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Horage just invented a new way to regulate your own watch

It's not often we get something that feels new in the world of watchmaking, making the Horage Microreg development truly exciting.
The ultimate Orient watch guide that demystifies the popular entry-level brand
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The ultimate Orient watch guide that demystifies the popular entry-level brand

While you might've heard of the Bambino or Mako, Buffy brings you the full-low-down on Orient.
From Bauhaus to Brutalism – the relationship between art movements and watch design
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From Bauhaus to Brutalism – the relationship between art movements and watch design

Various art movements have influenced every aspect of our lives and our watches are no different.
Every watch brand that has collaborated with Ferrari
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Every watch brand that has collaborated with Ferrari

The prancing horse has graced some of the greatest sports cars of all time, and it can be found on a number of great watches…
The oddball Gérald Genta-designed Omega that everyone forgets about
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The oddball Gérald Genta-designed Omega that everyone forgets about

Designed by Gérald Genta, launched as a quartz model, and iterated upon over the next decade, it's a fun-filled model from Omega's past.
History of the tourbillon, and the relevance of the complication today
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History of the tourbillon, and the relevance of the complication today

From its infancy in a Breguet letter to the latest triple-axis wonder, we explore the history of the tourbillon.
A guide to every Seiko brand
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A guide to every Seiko brand

Credor, King Seiko, Grand Seiko, Prospex or Presage - how do these Seiko brands and collections actually stack up?
The history of minute repeaters
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The history of minute repeaters

From tolling bells to settling disputes, Buffy explores how minute repeaters were shaped by history.
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Duomètre is back, but how compelling is JLC’s haute horlogerie collection?
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The Jaeger-LeCoultre Duomètre is back, but how compelling is JLC’s haute horlogerie collection?

All the details about the return of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Duomètre and the model's patented, high-tech movements.
Michel Navas talks Louis Vuitton Voyager Plique-à-jour, and reviving a millennium-old enamelling technique
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Michel Navas talks Louis Vuitton Voyager Plique-à-jour, and reviving a millennium-old enamelling technique

Having founded La Fabrique du Temps and developed GPHG-winning watches, Michel Navas chats to Andrew about the scope of LFT's abilities.
What makes Richard Mille so different?
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What makes Richard Mille so different?

Russell musters all of his skiing experience to discover what makes the avant-garde brand tick.
The secrets behind the Tudor manufacture
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The secrets behind the Tudor manufacture

Tudor's new manufacturing centre has revealed how it has prioritised efficiency, productivity and automation above all else.
Everything you need to know about COSC
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Everything you need to know about COSC

What is a chronometer, or what does it mean to be COSC-certified? Here are all the answers.
The perpetual calendar through the years
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The perpetual calendar through the years

Exploring the rich history and ingenious innovation of a staple haute horlogerie complication.
Are “JDM” Seikos really that much better than normal Seiko watches?
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Are “JDM” Seikos really that much better than normal Seiko watches?

Most Seiko lovers would prefer to own a Japanese-made Seiko to an international version. But is this preference well-founded?
Zodiac is a brand of firsts that you may not know about
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Zodiac is a brand of firsts that you may not know about

The plucky Le Locle brand has plenty of history of sticking it to the big box brands. Here are some notable examples.
How the humble honey bee helps keep Jaeger-LeCoultre’s high watchmaking buzzing
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How the humble honey bee helps keep Jaeger-LeCoultre’s high watchmaking buzzing

Can making honey also help you make super-high-end watches? JLC certainly seem to think so.
Wooden dials, and why they should come back
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Wooden dials, and why they should come back

Organic materials may not seem the best choice for a durable watch - but these brands certainly thought differently. Why don't they anymore?
The impressive history and precarious future of Mathey-Tissot
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The impressive history and precarious future of Mathey-Tissot

Can a once-great supplier of military watches rise from the ashes of uninspiring homages?
The Omega F300 is a high-tech, underappreciated vintage beauty
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The Omega F300 is a high-tech, underappreciated vintage beauty

Adam dives into the history and particularities of a oft-overlooked vintage Omega.
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 Zodiac started the funky colour trend
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How Zodiac started the funky colour trend

The deeper history of dive watches will always be murky, especially on the topic of first-time achievements when simultaneous development had countless brands competing. When…
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

The history of the TAG Heuer Carrera begins in 1963, when two legends were born: the Heuer Carrera and the Porsche 911.
The retro-futurism of the Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic
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The retro-futurism of the Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic

Rado has always been a unique company in the annals of Swiss watchmaking – a collision of heritage and high tech is how one could…
The history of Landeron, the legendary manufacturer that never gets the recognition it deserves
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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,…