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    The Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph Aston Martin Edition is displayed at an angle on a yellow pedestal; the Aston Martin branding can be seen blurred in the background.
    Novelties

    Breitling Makes Its Formula 1 Return With Aston Martin And The Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43

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    Editorial

    Vacheron Constantin is Presenting its Third Overseas Tourbillon Titanium Model in Deep Red

    The Louis Vuitton Tambour Convergence Ref. W9PG21 from the front.
    Novelties

    LVMH Watch Week 2026: Louis Vuitton Launches New Tambour Convergence Guilloché

    Front view of the Hublot Yohji Yamamoto All Black watch with black case and textured dial.
    Novelties

    Hublot x Yohji Yamamoto Classic Fusion All Black Camo

    Two Omega Speedmaster Professional chronographs side by side, one in yellow gold and one in stainless steel with black dial and tachymeter bezel.
    Novelties

    Omega Launches Black And White Speedmaster Moonwatch Duo in Moonshine Gold And Steel

    Novelties

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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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    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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    Industry News

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    Industry News

    Watches & Wonders Geneva 2026 – Save the Date

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    Watches in Space: the Omega Speedmaster Professional Ref 105-012, worn by Buzz Aldrin on the Moon.
    Editorial

    The Most Important Mechanical Watches in Space

    Close-up of the dial of the Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin Ref. 4300T/000R-H107.
    Editorial

    The Best Perpetual Calendar Watches

    Two hands hold the Overseas Tourbillon in titanium by Vacheron Constantin
    Editorial

    Vacheron Constantin is Presenting its Third Overseas Tourbillon Titanium Model in Deep Red

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    Editorial

    Audemars Piguet Novelties 2026: A Bold Start Into The New Year

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    Editorial

    The Most Expensive F.P.Journe Wristwatches of All Time

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    Editorial

    Interview With Karl Heinz Peters, Managing Director of The Patek Philippe Boutique Hamburg

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

Everything You Need to Know About the Rolex GMT-Master

The complete history of the Rolex GMT-Master & GMT-Master II – from the first Ref. 6542 to today’s modern 'Batman' and 'Pepsi' models.

  • 02 May 2025
  • 19 min
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Editorial

The Time is Ripe For Change: What Can we Expect in The Watch Industry in 2025?

We present the most significant company and watch anniversaries of 2025 and offer a (critical) outlook on the watch industry for the year ahead.

  • 10 Jan 2025
  • 33 min
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Buyer’s Guide

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

Discover the finest GMT watches for every budget – a compact guide with recommendations for both newcomers and seasoned collectors.

  • 26 Nov 2024
  • 13 min
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Editorial

What is a GMT watch and how does it work?

The GMT function is popular—but how do you set a gmt watch, and what types of watches are there? Find out everything you need to know.

  • 26 Nov 2024
  • 6 min
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The Most Expensive Rolex Wristwatches Of All Time

Owning a Rolex is the ultimate symbol of prosperity in the western world – so let's meet the most expensive Rolex watches of all time.

  • 19 Sep 2024
  • 13 min
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Novelties

The New Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II With Black And Grey Bezel

Rolex is introducing two new Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II models for 2024 with a grey and black colour scheme.

  • 09 Apr 2024
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Editorial

Watches & Wonders 2023: Rolex Highlights

The Rolex Highlights 2023 are revised Daytona models, the GMT-Master II in yellow gold and with Jubilee strap, the Yacht-Master 42 in titanium and the new Perpertual 1908.

  • 27 Mar 2023
  • 7 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

W&W 2022: Rolex Highlights

At this year's Watches & Wonders, Swiss watchmaking giant Rolex proved that whatever they're doing is, as always, working.

  • 30 Mar 2022
  • 6 min
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Editorial

Rolex Revision: All Facts And Figures About The Watch Service

For the Rolex revision, only Rolex watchmakers are permitted to perform after-sales service work on a Rolex.

  • 15 Feb 2021
  • 6 min
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Editorial

Iconic Watches: Daytona, Nautilus, Royal Oak – The Price Of Demand and Desire

The prices for the iconic watches like the Rolex Daytona, Patek Philippe Nautilus or Audemars Piguet Royal Oak are steadily growing.

  • 23 Mar 2020
  • 10 min
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Editorial

World number one Show Jumper Steve Guerdat and his Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona

Although Steve Guerdat knows much more about horses than about mechanical watches, there is a parallel to Hans Wilsdorf.

  • 12 Aug 2019
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