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    The Patek Philippe Ref. 3448G Perpetual Calendar Red Dot is shown from the front.
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    Armin Strom Minute Repeater Resonance 12:59 First Edition: Why the Watch Could Strike 12:59 at Any Time

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Our In the Metal editorials share first-hand experiences with watches that have been tried and tested by our editors. By contrast, our Point of View articles provide fresh and unique viewpoints regarding certain timepieces, collections or certain developments inside the watch industry. Meanwhile, First Look editorials will give you the facts, as well as points to consider, regarding brand new pieces. Finally, A Closer Look will take things a step further, diving deeper into the details.

The Patek Philippe Ref. 3448G Perpetual Calendar Red Dot is shown from the front.
Editorial

One Reference, 15 Variations: The Hidden Complexity of Patek Philippe Reference 3448G

Why the Patek Philippe 3448G is more than just a reference: 15 variants, rare dials, different languages and price differences.

  • 21 Jul 2026
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All models of the Breitling Top Time B01 Chronograph 41 Tribute to Aston Martin DB5 can be seen in another front view.
Editorial

Breitling Top Time B01 Chronograph 41 Tribute to Aston Martin DB5: The Shared History Continues

Breitling Top Time B01 x Aston Martin DB5: Three limited chronographs in steel, platinum and rose gold with in-house calibre and Bond DNA.

  • 20 Jul 2026
  • 4 min
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The Armin Strom Minute Repeater Resonance 12:59 First Edition can be seen in the lead image, viewed from the front.
Editorial

Armin Strom Minute Repeater Resonance 12:59 First Edition: Why the Watch Could Strike 12:59 at Any Time

Armin Strom’s Minute Repeater Resonance 12:59 strikes either the current time or, at any time, the longest possible Westminster chime sequence.

  • 17 Jul 2026
  • 4 min
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The Corum Heritage Coin Watch collection.
Editorial

The Story of the Coin Watch: From Concealed Timepieces to the Corum Coin Watch

The history of the Coin Watch, from early concealed timepieces to Corum’s new Heritage Coin collection marking 250 years of the United States.

  • 16 Jul 2026
  • 8 min
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The highlights of the Patek Philippe Rare Handcrafts 2026.
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Patek Philippe Rare Handcrafts 2026: What a Beautiful World

Patek Philippe Rare Handcrafts 2026: 64 models celebrate enamel, engraving, marquetry and the beauty of the world.

  • 10 Jul 2026
  • 8 min
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Gianluigi Buffon als Norqainer modeling for the Norqain Wild One Skeleton Chronographs
Editorial

Hands-on: Norqain Wild One Skeleton Chrono

Norqain Wild One Skeleton Chrono review: ultra-light, shock-resistant, skeletonised & featuring a flyback movement – here’s how it looks on wrist.

  • 07 Jul 2026
  • 6 min
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The dial and the movement of the Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Twin Beat Perpetual Calendar reference 3200T/000P-H167.
Editorial

Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Twin Beat: A Perpetual Calendar With a 70-Day Power Reserve

Vacheron Constantin revisits the Traditionnelle Twin Beat Perpetual Calendar with two frequencies, a perpetual calendar and 70 days of power reserve.

  • 06 Jul 2026
  • 8 min
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The Breguet novelties marking 225 years of the tourbillon.
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Breguet Celebrates 225 Years of The Tourbillon With Four New Anniversary Models: The History And Development of The Tourbillon

Breguet celebrates 225 years since the invention of the tourbillon by A.-L. Breguet with four new anniversary models.

  • 01 Jul 2026
  • 18 min
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The winners of the Cartier Watchmaking Prize, Arthur Choquet and Aymeric Peters, are pictured together.
Editorial

Talented Young Watchmakers: The Cartier Talents Horlogers de Demain Award

With the Talents Horlogers de Demain Award, Cartier showcases the creativity, boldness and technical skill of the next generation of watchmakers.

  • 26 Jun 2026
  • 7 min
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The Hermès Slim d’Hermès Stately Wheels is shown in the lead image.
Editorial

Hermès Slim d’Hermès Stately Wheels: London’s State Coach with a Tourbillon

The Hermès Slim d’Hermès Stately Wheels combines miniature painting, a tourbillon and British heritage in a watch limited to six pieces.

  • 26 Jun 2026
  • 3 min
  • 0
The Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate reference 6224N-1142-55B.
Editorial

Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate 38mm – Mechanical Elegance as a Guiding Principle

The Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate now comes in 38 mm, pairing slim dresswatch proportions with calibre 1150 and a 100-hour power reserve.

  • 25 Jun 2026
  • 11 min
  • 0
First mechanical watch
Editorial

The First Serious Watch: What Makes a Good First Mechanical Watch

Choosing your first mechanical watch: what matters most in case size, movement, everyday wear, budget and service.

  • 25 Jun 2026
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