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    The Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph Aston Martin Edition is displayed at an angle on a yellow pedestal; the Aston Martin branding can be seen blurred in the background.
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    Editorial

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    Novelties

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    Watches in Space: the Omega Speedmaster Professional Ref 105-012, worn by Buzz Aldrin on the Moon.
    Editorial

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    Close-up of the dial of the Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin Ref. 4300T/000R-H107.
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    Two hands hold the Overseas Tourbillon in titanium by Vacheron Constantin
    Editorial

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    Editorial

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    Interview With Karl Heinz Peters, Managing Director of The Patek Philippe Boutique Hamburg

    The Hublot Big Bang 20th Anniversary Red Magic, reference 431.CF.1313.RX.
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Alexander Stilcken

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F.P.Journe’s lineSport Collection: When Ambition Meets Zeitgeist

For years, F.P.Journe’s watchmakers have been assembling its coveted models in Geneva, amongst them variants of the lineSport collection.

  • 12 Feb 2024
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Editorial

An 85th Birthday Watch: The Patek Philippe Ref. 1938P-001 Created in Honour of Philippe Stern

To mark Philippe Stern's 85th birthday, Thierry Stern is presenting the Patek Philippe Reference 1938P-001, limited to 30 pieces.

  • 10 Nov 2023
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Only the Best for its Birthday – The New A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk Minute Repeater Honeygold

As the iconic model celebrates another birthday, A. Lange & Söhne introduces the new Zeitwerk Minute Repeater Honeygold.

  • 24 Oct 2023
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Collectors' Talk

Forget About Money: This One’s for the Dreamers

We talk about our three favourite watches up to 20,000, up to 50,000, up to 100,000, up to 200,000 and up to 500,000 euros.

  • 24 Oct 2023
  • 7 min
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Blancpain x Swatch: The Quest for the Cool Factor

Blancpain and Swatch have presented a watch together with the Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms. But how cool is the collaboration in reality?

  • 21 Sep 2023
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The Bucherer Deal: Where to Purchase a Rolex in the Future

Rolex plans to take over the retailer Bucherer. What are the chances of getting a Daytona or GMT-Master II now?

  • 27 Aug 2023
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An Exhibition of Vital Importance to Thierry Stern: Patek Philippe Rare Handcrafts Tokyo

For the sixth time, Patek Philippe held the Watch Art Grand Exhibition in Tokyo - with 2500 square meters and 190 historic timepieces from the Patek Philippe Museum, it was the largest exhibition to date.

  • 29 Jun 2023
  • 8 min
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Louvre Art In Miniature Format: Vacheron Constantin Expands Its Cooperation With The Famous Museum

In partnership with the Musée du Louvre, Vacheron Constantin creates unique pieces as part of its "Les Cabinotiers" collection, which present paintings, drawings and sculptures from the Louvre's collection on the dial.

  • 09 May 2023
  • 7 min
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Editorial

Watches & Wonders 2023: IWC Ingenieur Automatic 40 – The Long-Awaited Return

With the new IWC Ingenieur Automatic 40 in four variants, the watch icon is finally celebrating its long-awaited comeback.

  • 10 Apr 2023
  • 8 min
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Editorial

Attractions, Highlights, and Absolute Sensations: First Look at the Patek Philippe Novelties

From a simple Calatrava to the Grandmaster Chime, Alexander Stilcken shares his views on the Patek Philippe novelties from Watches & Wonders 2023.

  • 08 Apr 2023
  • 8 min
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Watches & Wonders 2023: Three New Patek Philippe Calatravas Reference 6007 – Now Also in White Gold

Patek Philippe presents three new variations of the Reference 6007 featuring bright yellow, red or sky-blue accents.

  • 27 Mar 2023
  • 4 min
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The Power of Dreams: Exclusive Novelties From Patek Philippe’s “Rare Handcrafts” Series

As part of the "Rare Handcrafts" 2023 collection, Patek Philippe presents the pocket watch reference 995/137J-001 - the "Léopard" - and the Calatrava reference 5189G-001 - the "Grand Prix des Nations - 1948".

  • 26 Mar 2023
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