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

If you're going for a four-digit watch, your expectations will have risen considerably in comparison to our Buyer's Guide Part 1, which took you through watches from 150 to 1,000 euros. Consumers are justified in expecting something pretty special for a watch over 1,000 euros. It usually means higher quality, finesse, and perhaps also a…

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The Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711 Alternative Collection

When Patek Philippe first tasked designer Gerald Genta with the creation of the Nautilus, all former conventions went out of the window. To some, the creation of a shockingly sporty steel watch by a traditional luxury brand like Patek seemed almost grotesque. What’s more, it brazenly went against the trends of its time by putting…

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Tudor Black Bay 58 Black vs Blue

Point of View: Why The Original TUDOR Black Bay 58 Reigns Supreme

The TUDOR Black Bay 58: the Black Bay’s old-school, slightly smaller sibling. Following its introduction in 2018, the watch returned to the limelight last year when TUDOR released its acclaimed navy blue version. Both versions certainly have legions of faithful fans – but for me, the original still prevails. If Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf were…

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TUDOR’s new references for supplied movements

Swiss watch brand TUDOR is introducing a new system for referencing supplied movements. For historical reasons, the manufacturer until recently used four-digit references for third-party movements. The new designations are intended to avoid confusion between manufacture movements and supplied calibers. The four-digit references that were previously used – such as 2671 – will be replaced by…

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Swisswatches Magazine 24 Days of Christmas: Top Watches of 2020

While many of us will admittedly be glad to bid farewell to 2020, the watch community will nevertheless be looking back fondly on the wonderful mechanical creations to emerge from this unusual year. That's why, here at Swisswatches Magazine, we compiled a list of our favourite timepieces to come out of the horology industry in…

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The Evolution of TUDOR’s Submariner to the Black Bay

How the Black Bay lives on through its most popular diver’s watch If he were alive today, Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf would be tremendously proud to see the legacy of his life’s work in the 21st century. Temporarily removing Rolex from the picture, he would have been equally proud to discover how its sister brand,…

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Baselworld’s Response To Departure of Key Brands

The MCH Group, organiser of Baselworld, has responded to the news that leading brands Rolex, sibling Tudor, Chanel, Patek Philippe and Chopard have left the international trade show. The companies made the move in favour of a new fair that is to take place alongside Watches & Wonders in Geneva. Baselworld's organiser was neither aware…

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Delving Into The History Of TUDOR Chronographs

Before getting to TUDOR chronographs, let us start at the very beginning of the history of TUDOR. Almost 100 years ago, Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf decided to pursue a new enterprise. As many watch aficionados will be able to quote, he determined to create a watch ‘at a more modest price’ than its Rolex siblings,…

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How Tudor’s Black Bay Bronze shapes your Lifestyle

If you are a go-getter type of person, someone that likes to get out of his comfort zone but always makes sure to only take reasonable risks, then this watch is for you. Not because you necessarily need to own a watch for being a go-getter type of guy, but because us men like to…

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TUDOR Black Bay Chrono Dark

On the occasion of this year’s Rugby World Championship and in honor of its partnership with the Rugby national team of New Zealand the Swiss watch brand TUDOR presents the Black Bay Chronograph in black. The quantities of these limited pieces depend on how many players have been part of the All Blacks ever since their foundation…

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