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    The Grand Seiko Evolution 9 collection SLGB006 Ice Forest at Dawn on the wrist.
    Editorial

    Watches & Wonders 2026: Grand Seiko SLGB006 “Ice Forest at Dawn” and the Most Precise Spring-Driven Movement in the World

    Black SINN 936 S chronograph on a black background
    Novelties

    Watches & Wonders 2026: 936 S by Sinn Spezialuhren – Practical Functionality in a Robust Black Finish

    A diagonal front view of the Van Cleef & Arpels Midnight Jour Nuit Phase de Lune.
    Editorial

    Watches & Wonders 2026: Van Cleef & Arpels Midnight Jour Nuit Phase de Lune

    Panerai Luminor 31 Giorni PAM01631 Dial
    Novelties

    Watches & Wonders 2026: Panerai Launches the Luminor 31 Giorni PAM01631 With a 31-Day Power Reserve

    The Van Cleef and Arpels Midnight Heure d’Ici and Heure d’Ailleurs Watches and Wonders 2026.
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    Watches & Wonders 2026: Van Cleef & Arpels Midnight Heure d’ici & Heure d’ailleurs

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    Novelties

    Watches & Wonders 2026: The 544 And 544 RS From Sinn Spezialuhren – Focusing on the Essentials

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    Industry News

    Breitling, Universal Genève, Gallet: House of Brands Unveils New Leadership Team

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    Industry News

    Inhorgenta 2026: Trends, Watch Talks & Award-Winners

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    Industry News

    COSC Introduces New „Excellence Chronometer“ Seal

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    Industry News

    Inhorgenta 2026: Innovations, Trends And The Swisswatches Talk About The New Collecting Trend Among Watch Enthusiasts

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    Industry News

    2026: Rolex Prices Rise And Others Follow Suit

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    Industry News

    Van Cleef & Arpels Opens First Boutique in Hamburg

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    The Chopard Alpine Eagle, featuring an anti-magnetic balance spring, is shown here in a front view on the wrist.
    Editorial

    Watches & Wonders 2026: Chopard Alpine Eagle 41 AM – The First of Its Kind

    View through the sapphire crystal case back of the Chanel Monsieur Lion Tourbillon Black Edition on the wrist
    Editorial

    Watches & Wonders 2026: Chanel – Where Haute Couture Meets Haute Horlogerie

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    Editorial

    Everything you need to know about the Rolex GMT-Master (II) ‘Pepsi’

    The Jaeger-LeCoultre La Vallée des Merveilles Reverso One and Reverso Tribute Enamel Hokusai collection.
    Editorial

    Watches & Wonders 2026: Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Métiers Rares 2026 – Precision Beyond Mechanics

    This photograph captures the striking architecture and bold design of the Excalibur Bi-Retrograde Perpetual Calendar from a horizontal perspective.
    Editorial

    Watches & Wonders 2026: Roger Dubuis Excalibur Biretrograde Perpetual Calendar

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    Editorial

    Watches & Wonders 2026: IWC’s New Releases

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

    20 Years of Big Bang: How Hublot is Revolutionising The World of Watches

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    Grand Seiko: The Japanese Giant

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    Aspiring Watchmakers: Wempe’s Top-Performing Training Centre in Glashütte

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    Collector's Guide: Patek Philippe Annual Calendar
    Collector's Guide

    30 Years Patek Philippe Annual Calendar: The Ultimate Collector’s Guide

    The Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Starwheel Ref. 15212NR.OO.A002KB.01 from the front.
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    Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet: From Controversial New Collection to Vessel for Innovation

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    The Hublot Masterpiece Collection: Where Innovation Meets Extravagance

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    A Symphony of 72 Masterpieces: 30 Years of Calibre Development at A. Lange & Söhne

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    Buyer’s Guide For Watches Up To 1,000 Euros

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    Boutique Travel Guide

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    Patek Philippe Boutique Frankfurt

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Joern Frederic Kengelbach

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Collector's Guide: Patek Philippe Annual Calendar
Collector's Guide

30 Years Patek Philippe Annual Calendar: The Ultimate Collector’s Guide

The Patek Philippe Annual Calendar is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. We take a look back at its history and have compiled a list of the most important models.

  • 28 Apr 2026
  • 26 min
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The Wempe Signature Collection x TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph on the wrist.
Editorial

Wempe x TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph – First Joint Watch in the Signature Collection to Mark the Start of the Formula 1 Season

Wempe and TAG Heuer are unveiling the Wempe x TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph shortly ahead of the start of the new Formula 1 season.

  • 03 Mar 2026
  • 8 min
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The Porsche Design Custom Built Timepieces Chronograph and Globetimer on the wrist.
Editorial

Porsche Design custom-built Timepieces: About The Courage to be Unique

Porsche Design custom-built Timepieces is the most ambitious and successful customization program in the entire Swiss watch industry.

  • 22 Feb 2026
  • 10 min
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The Patek Philippe and Kutter 1825 Calatrava Weekly Calendar Ref. 5212A-012 on the wrist.
Editorial

Patek Philippe Calatrava Weekly Calendar Ref. 5212A-012: A Special Anniversary Reference For Jeweller KUTTER 1825

Jeweller KUTTER 1825 and Patek Philippe are marking their double anniversary with the launch of the Calatrava Weekly Calendar Ref. 5212A-012, limited to 20 pieces.

  • 26 Nov 2025
  • 10 min
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The dial of the Chopard L.U.C Grand Strike Ref. 161994-1001.
Editorial

The Sound of Eternity: Chopard Is Introducing Its First Grande Sonnerie – The L.U.C Grand Strike

With the L.U.C Grand Strike, Chopard arrives at a technical milestone, uniting a grande sonnerie, a petite sonnerie, and a minute repeater.

  • 19 Nov 2025
  • 8 min
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The Girard-Perregaux Laureato Fifty Ref. 81008-63-3412-1CM in a frontal view.
Editorial

Girard-Perregaux’s Laureato Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary: The Complete History and Highlights of the Legendary Watch

To mark its 50th anniversary, Girard-Perregaux presents the Laureato Fifty model in a limited edition with a completely new movement. Here's the whole history.

  • 19 Oct 2025
  • 13 min
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Editorial

Porsche Design Watches: 10 Reasons Why Collectors Should Take a Closer Look

We have 10 good reasons why Porsche Design watches already occupy a special position today and will be even more sought-after in the future.

  • 13 Oct 2025
  • 12 min
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CEO Talks

Lunch With: Henrik Ekdahl, Managing Director of Ernst Leitz Werkstätten

Swisswatches Magazine met up with Henrik Ekdahl, Managing Director of Ernst Leitz Werkstätten, for lunch and talked about Leica watches.

  • 19 Sep 2025
  • 14 min
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The Leica Camera ZM 2 watch with manual winding on the wrist alongside a camera, third view.
Manufacture

Leica Watches And How Every Leica Camera Holds a Piece of Swiss Watchmaking History

This Leica brand portrait explores the development of Leica watches and places them in the context of the company’s history and future.

  • 10 Aug 2025
  • 28 min
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A portrait of Officine Panerai CEO Angelo Bonati.
Editorial

What Watch CEOs Can Learn From Angelo Bonati

An obituary for Angelo Bonati, the man who reinvented Panerai, who passed away on 15 May at the age of 74.

  • 30 May 2025
  • 4 min
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Red Bull driver Max Verstappen wearing Tag Heuer.
Editorial

TAG Heuer And Formula 1: The Winning Formula

The impressive history of TAG Heuer and its connection to the great heroes of motorsport.

  • 23 May 2025
  • 26 min
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Editorial

Vacheron Constantin Is A Master Of Enamelling – An Exploration Of A Rare Artisanal Craft

Swisswatches Editor and watch expert Jörn Kengelbach embarks on a journey into the world of Vacheron Constantin’s enamel craftsmanship.

  • 21 Apr 2025
  • 16 min
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