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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.

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Breguet Classique Hora Mundi 5717 Düsseldorf Boutique Edition – Mechanical Genius

The Breguet Classique Hora Mundi 5717 Düsseldorf Boutique Edition was launched to celebrate the opening of the Düsseldorf Boutique.

  • 18 Dec 2019
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From Fifty Fathoms to Air Command – how Blancpain got into producing Toolwatches

We take a closer look at the Blancpain Toolwatches Fifty Fathoms and Air Command.

  • 08 Dec 2019
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A piece of contemporary watch history: the Patek Philippe Reference 5204 Split-Seconds Chronograph Perpetual Calendar

The Patek Philippe 5204 is the first creation from the manufacture to house a split-seconds chronograph as well as a perpetual calendar.

  • 04 Dec 2019
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Statement Piece – Panerai Radiomir 1940 in Military Green

With "Radiomir Edizione Verse Militare", Panerai presents four new interpretations of a 1940 watch made especially for the military.

  • 23 Nov 2019
  • 6 min
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When IWC Watchmaker Kurt Klaus met the Smart Watch

IWC watchmaker Kurt Klaus plays the leading role in the three new video sketches "A Smart Watch - And A Half" by IWC.

  • 21 Nov 2019
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How Tudor’s Black Bay Bronze shapes your Lifestyle

If you're a bit of a daredevil type, someone who sometimes leaves his comfort zone, then this watch is for you.

  • 16 Nov 2019
  • 5 min
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Rexhep Rexhepi Chronomètre Contemporain “Only Watch”

The independent watchmaker Rexhep Rexhepi created for the auction 'Only Watch' 2019 a one of a kind timepiece of his Chronomètre Contemporain

  • 06 Nov 2019
  • 5 min
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Breguet Marine: Titanium Against All Odds of the Oceans

You should take the time to delve a little deeper into the history of the horology house Breguet.

  • 04 Nov 2019
  • 8 min
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Vacheron Constantin Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955 (Video-Interview with Christian Selmoni)

With the Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955, Vacheron Constantin revives the old reference 6087 from 1955.

  • 30 Oct 2019
  • 6 min
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Black-Redgold: The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore „Pride of Germany“

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore "Pride of Germany" fits quite well into the tradition of awakening, resistance, and change.

  • 11 Oct 2019
  • 6 min
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Almost a Bronze Sculpture – IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Heritage Bronze

The IWC Big Pilot's Watch Heritage Bronze is limited to 1,500 pieces and comes in a case made of the trendy bronze material.

  • 11 Sep 2019
  • 6 min
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Montblanc Heritage Collection – A love affair between vintage and contemporary

Davide Cerrato, Managing Director of the Watch Division at Montblanc, has returned to the search for clues.

  • 31 Aug 2019
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