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    The Hermès Arceau Minute Repeater in white gold with a violet dial is shown from the front on the wrist.
    Novelties

    Hermès Arceau Samarcande: A Minute Repeater With a Horse’s Head

    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.
    Novelties

    Watches & Wonders 2026: Van Cleef & Arpels Midnight Heure d’ici & Heure d’ailleurs

    Logo House of Brands (three stripes): Universal Genève (blue), Breitling (yellow), Gallet (green)
    Industry News

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

    Orange passageway at Inhorgenta 2026
    Industry News

    Inhorgenta 2026: Trends, Watch Talks & Award-Winners

    Three people in the COSC laboratory
    Industry News

    COSC Introduces New „Excellence Chronometer“ Seal

    View of the entrance to the Munich Trade Fair Center during Inhorgenta
    Industry News

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

    cosmograph Daytona turquoise lacquer dial (reference 126518LN)
    Industry News

    2026: Rolex Prices Rise And Others Follow Suit

    Van Cleef & Arpels boutique in Hamburg
    Industry News

    Van Cleef & Arpels Opens First Boutique in Hamburg

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    The Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop Otto Rosso SSX03R100N.
    Editorial

    Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop: Perhaps The Most Unusual Royal Oak of All Time

    The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Essential Taupe in 32 mm and 42 mm is shown in a front view.
    Editorial

    Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Essential Taupe: Chapter V of the Essential series

    The watchmaking instructor Jean-Marc Figols with an apprentice
    Editorial

    Rexhep Rexhepi And Jean-Marc Figols Reunite for A New Apprenticeship Workshop

    The Norqain Freedom Chrono Enjoy Life Sprinkles Special Edition reference N2201-19S04-K01-S01 on the wrist.
    Editorial

    Is The Norqain Freedom Chrono Enjoy Life ‘Sprinkles’ The Most Fun Watch of 2026?

    Georges Kern, CEO of the House of Brands.
    Editorial

    “If Audemars Piguet can produce 50,000 watches, then so can we!” – An Interview with Georges Kern on the Rebirth of Universal Genève

    The Jaeger-LeCoultre and Vacheron Constantin featured image is shown here.
    Editorial

    Minute Repeater With Tourbillon: Two New Models From Jaeger-LeCoultre And Vacheron Constantin, Vying For Every Millimetre

    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

    The Team of the Wempe Kontorhouse Stubbenhuk
    CuratedBy

    Wempe Opens One of Europe’s Largest and Most Modern Watch Servicing Workshops in Hamburg

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    CuratedBy

    Grand Seiko: The Japanese Giant

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    CuratedBy

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

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    CuratedBy

    How Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak Offshore Combined Luxury With Culture For The First Time

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    CuratedBy

    Diver’s Watches Made In Germany:  An Overview Of The Glashütte Original SeaQ-Series

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    Collectors' Talk

    The Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop: Genius Collab or Collector’s Flop?

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    Collectors' Talk

    Watches & Wonders 2025: What Impressions Can We Take Back From Geneva?

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    Collectors' Talk

    Meet the New Cubitus: Innovation and Excitement Unleashed

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    Collectors' Talk

    Forget About Money: This One’s for the Dreamers

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    Collectors' Talk

    Blancpain x Swatch: The Quest for the Cool Factor

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    Collectors' Talk

    The Bucherer Deal: Where to Purchase a Rolex in the Future

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    Collector's Choice

    Collector’s Choice: @jumphourking Ruud van Rijn Talks Jump Hour Watches

    Collector's Choice

    Collector’s Choice: A Day In The Life of Kristian Haagen

    Collector's Choice

    George Glasgow Jr: Gentlemen’s Style

    Collector's Choice

    The Watch Alchemist: @mochi_watches

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    With A Penchant For Independence: @thehoracle

    Patek Philippe Nautilus 5712 1A 001 Tiffany Dial
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    Rendezvous With Charlie Sheen: @bzabodyn214

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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.
    Collector's Guide

    Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet: From Controversial New Collection to Vessel for Innovation

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    Collector's Guide

    The Hublot Masterpiece Collection: Where Innovation Meets Extravagance

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    Collector's Guide

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

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    Collector's Guide

    The Ultimate Guide to Zenith’s El Primero

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    Collector's Guide

    Pushing the Boundaries of Watchmaking: Patek Philippe Advanced Research

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    Buyer’s Guide

    The Best Chronographs With In-House Movements: Top Picks For Every Budget

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    Buyer’s Guide

    The Best GMT Watches for Every Budget: A Guide for Beginners and Collectors

    Buyer’s Guide

    Buyer’s Guide For Watches Between 1,000 – 3,000 Euros

    Buyer’s Guide

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

    Buyer’s Guide

    Buyer’s Guide For Preowned And Vintage Watches Part 2: Shipping, Paying, Insuring

    Buyers Guide – Preowned and Vintage Rolex, Patek Philippe, Omega, Audermars Piguet, etc.
    Buyer’s Guide

    Buyer’s Guide For Preowned And Vintage Watches Part 1: Choosing The Right Seller Or Dealer

    Facade of the boutique Le Lounge in Geneva by Roger Dubuis
    Boutique Travel Guide

    Roger Dubuis Boutique in Geneva

    The Van Cleef & Arpels boutique in Frankfurt am Main from the outside.
    Boutique Travel Guide

    Van Cleef & Arpels Boutique Frankfurt

    Exterior view of the Patek Philippe boutique in Frankfurt, operated by Wempe
    Boutique Travel Guide

    Patek Philippe Boutique Frankfurt

    Boutique Travel Guide

    Panerai Boutique Stuttgart

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    Boutique Travel Guide

    Grand Seiko Boutique Paris Place Vendôme

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    Boutique Travel Guide

    TAG Heuer Boutique Munich

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Nico Bandl

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234 Articles
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Editorial

Piaget Polo: The Evolution And Revolution of a Watch Classic

The frantic history of the Piaget Polo from 1979 to today.

  • 10 Feb 2023
  • 12 min
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Novelties

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin 41 mm in Titanium

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin 41 mm makes its return housed in a titanium case.

  • 03 Feb 2023
  • 4 min
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Novelties

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Split-Seconds Chronograph GMT with Big Date

Audemars Piguet is introducing a new Concept model: the Royal Oak Concept Split-Seconds Chronograph GMT Large Date.

  • 03 Feb 2023
  • 4 min
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Novelties

Trilogy: Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Grande Sonnerie Carillon Supersonnerie

This year, the horology house launches the Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Grande Sonnerie Carillon Supersonnerie in three new editions.

  • 03 Feb 2023
  • 4 min
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Novelties

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Novelties 2023

Audemars Piguet unveils several Royal Oak novelties, from turquoise and smoky blue dials to a Jumbo Extra-Thin and chronograph with blue sapphires.

  • 02 Feb 2023
  • 6 min
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Editorial

Vacheron Constantin’s Historiques Collection: The Highlights

The Historiques collection provides contemporary reinterpretations of iconic models from the prestigious heritage of the 1755 founded Maison Vacheron Constantin.

  • 23 Dec 2022
  • 8 min
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Porsche Design Chronograph 1 – GP 2023 Edition

With the Chronograph 1 GP 2023 Edition, Porsche Design is launching a limited special edition for the second time on the occasion of the "GP Ice Race" in Zell am See.

  • 15 Dec 2022
  • 5 min
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Made of Steel: Wempe Glashütte I/SA Iron Walker

In 2020, Wempe Glashütte I/SA presented the steel Iron Walker, an extremely pleasing and contemporary line, Made in Germany.

  • 30 Nov 2022
  • 9 min
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CuratedBy

Bucherer BLUE – Exceptional timepieces from Lucerne

Collectors of mechanical watches have long since discovered the exclusive creations of Bucherer BLUE. But what's the secret behind them?

  • 22 Sep 2022
  • 6 min
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Editorial

Rolex, Tennis and Roger Federer’s Farewell

Rolex is undoubtedly the watch house most closely associated with tennis. And Roger Federer its biggest testimonial in the sport. This autumn, Federer announces his farewell.

  • 17 Sep 2022
  • 8 min
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Editorial

Breitling Heralds A New Era With The Superocean Line

The new Superocean Automatic is perhaps the coolest diver’s watch that Breitling has ever conceived, with its playful, bright candy colour variations and new case materials.

  • 27 Jul 2022
  • 7 min
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Collector's Guide

Pushing the Boundaries of Watchmaking: Patek Philippe Advanced Research

The ultimate guide to Patek Philippe's Advanced Research Department. Its technologies and patents have fundamentally changed watchmaking.

  • 12 Jul 2022
  • 17 min
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