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The Minase Masterpiece collection lives up to its name
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The Minase Masterpiece collection lives up to its name

When a brand so full of artistic integrity as Minase labels something a masterpiece, we had better pay attention. Given the level of quality and…
The Chopard Alpine Eagle is a luxurious remix of an ’80s classic
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The Chopard Alpine Eagle is a luxurious remix of an ’80s classic

Integrated-bracelet luxury sports watches aren’t going anywhere, and more high-end manufacturers are getting into the game. Or getting back into it, as is the case…
Why the Grand Seiko “Snowflake” captivated the watch world
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Why the Grand Seiko “Snowflake” captivated the watch world

What’s cooler than being cool? Well, if you’re Outkast, the answer is “ice cold!” (alright, alright, alright), but if you’re a watch collector, there’s a…
The Hamilton Murph is a wrist-bound movie star in its own right
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The Hamilton Murph is a wrist-bound movie star in its own right

As both a watch buff and a film buff, I love it when those two worlds collide. When we see a watch on screen, it’s…
The F.P.Journe Chronometre Bleu is a retro-futuristic classic
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The F.P.Journe Chronometre Bleu is a retro-futuristic classic

In a space where so much history has gone before, it’s nigh impossible to create a timepiece that’s totally unique. For example, just about any…
The G-Shock “CasiOak” backed legendary toughness with a radical new design
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The G-Shock “CasiOak” backed legendary toughness with a radical new design

It’s the Shock heard around the world. No other G-Shock, perhaps since the very first model, has had the impact of this new release since…
The Franck Muller Crazy Hours is a horological exercise in pure, unbridled fun
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The Franck Muller Crazy Hours is a horological exercise in pure, unbridled fun

It goes likes this: 8, 1, 6, 11, 4, 9, 2, 7, 12, 5, 10, 3. No, this isn’t some Fibonacci-like mathematical sequence, the combination…
The Bremont MBIII is a pilot’s watch with one hell of a backstory
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The Bremont MBIII is a pilot’s watch with one hell of a backstory

Stories. All my favourite watches in my collection have one. More than how much you paid for something, or who you know at an authorised…
The Hublot Big Bang Sapphire sits at the bleeding edge of technology and opulence
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The Hublot Big Bang Sapphire sits at the bleeding edge of technology and opulence

Swiss luxury powerhouse Hublot has long been known for their outsize watches for outsize personalities. The man responsible for the brand’s rise to fame, Jean-Claude…
The Baltic Aquascaphe continues to sell out on a regular basis. Here’s why…
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The Baltic Aquascaphe continues to sell out on a regular basis. Here’s why…

Ah, the French. So stylish, yet so understated. I’m generalising, of course, but if you were ever searching for a watch with a vintage elegance that…
The A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk is a truly high-end digital watch
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The A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk is a truly high-end digital watch

When I think of digital watches, my mind immediately goes to a display carousel stocked with black plastic quartz watches priced at $9.99 at a…
Why the jump hour display of the Louis Vuitton Spin Time shook the watch world
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Why the jump hour display of the Louis Vuitton Spin Time shook the watch world

Watches. They broadly tell the time, but the way in which they do so is where things get interesting. You have your minimalists, which strip…
At $179, the Timex Q is a watch for the Budget Baller Hall of Fame
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At $179, the Timex Q is a watch for the Budget Baller Hall of Fame

Timex has long been known as the everyman’s watch, and if you’re looking for Rolex GMT-Master vibes on a shoestring, this retrolicious reissue is just…
The NOMOS Tangente is a minimalist masterclass for the wrist
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The NOMOS Tangente is a minimalist masterclass for the wrist

One of German designer Dieter Rams’ principles is that “good design is as little design as possible”, and it shows in his creative output. His…
The Urban Jürgensen One is the integrated bracelet sports watch for those “in the know”
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The Urban Jürgensen One is the integrated bracelet sports watch for those “in the know”

Talk about a twist. Here’s a move I’m willing to bet very few people saw coming: a stainless-steel luxury sports watch from revered Danish/Swiss watchmaker…
The TAG Heuer Aquaracer Night Diver recreates a cruelly overlooked Bond watch
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The TAG Heuer Aquaracer Night Diver recreates a cruelly overlooked Bond watch

Anyone who knows me knows I’m a sucker for all things 007. The action, the intrigue, the charm, the gadgets… and most of all, the…
How the Tudor Black Bay struck gold as a modern tool watch with real vintage heritage
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How the Tudor Black Bay struck gold as a modern tool watch with real vintage heritage

Upon its release in 2012, the Tudor Black Bay set the watch world ablaze with a blockbuster reception, a pretty clear result of pent-up demand…
Beheadings, vice and a massive harem: The wild inspiration behind the Cartier Pasha
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Beheadings, vice and a massive harem: The wild inspiration behind the Cartier Pasha

The Pasha of Marrakesh enjoyed a life of barbaric splendour. During the first half of the 20th Century, Thami El Glaoui rose from a tribal…
The Vacheron Constantin Patrimony remains a top discreet flex piece
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The Vacheron Constantin Patrimony remains a top discreet flex piece

“It’s not the notes you play, it’s the notes you don’t play.” – Miles Davis. We’re all guilty of it. Nothing succeeds like excess, and…
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris combines innovation with elegance
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The Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris combines innovation with elegance

You’d be forgiven if you thought that Jaeger-LeCoultre was only about their stellar movements, or the case-flipping Reverso watch. True, the Reverso is an icon…
IN-DEPTH: The Louis Vuitton Tambour Curve GMT Flying Tourbillon
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IN-DEPTH: The Louis Vuitton Tambour Curve GMT Flying Tourbillon

The average person thinking of Louis Vuitton will have a lot of inspiration from which to draw their impressions. Between the $4000 handbags, $700 T-shirts,…
The slinky genius of the record-breaking Bulgari Octo Finissimo
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The slinky genius of the record-breaking Bulgari Octo Finissimo

“You can never be too rich or too thin” isn’t a sentiment I generally agree with, but in the world of horology, opulence and a…
The Seiko Turtle combines bulletproof reliability with a bargain price
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The Seiko Turtle combines bulletproof reliability with a bargain price

When it comes to iconic dive watches, Seiko has to be near the top of any enthusiast’s list. My personal connection to the brand is…
The history of the Hublot MECA-10 movement
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The history of the Hublot MECA-10 movement

If you want lines crossed and bold moves taken, then Hublot has much to offer with the MECA-10 movement.
The two TAG Heuer Carrera 160 Years – the perfect two-watch-one-brand collection of 2020?
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The two TAG Heuer Carrera 160 Years – the perfect two-watch-one-brand collection of 2020?

For me, the TAG Heuer Carrera 160 Years Silver Limited Edition (available for purchase here) could quite possibly be my favourite from the maison in…