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    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

    544 RS lying down and 544 from Sinn Spezialuhren
    Novelties

    Watches & Wonders 2026: The 544 And 544 RS From Sinn Spezialuhren – Focusing on the Essentials

    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

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    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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    View through the sapphire crystal case back of the Chanel Monsieur Lion Tourbillon Black Edition on the wrist
    Editorial

    Watches & Wonders 2026: Chanel – Where Haute Couture Meets Haute Horlogerie

    A close-up of the Rolex ref. 126710BLRO
    Editorial

    Everything you need to know about the Rolex GMT-Master (II) ‘Pepsi’

    The Jaeger-LeCoultre La Vallée des Merveilles Reverso One and Reverso Tribute Enamel Hokusai collection.
    Editorial

    Watches & Wonders 2026: Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Métiers Rares 2026 – Precision Beyond Mechanics

    This photograph captures the striking architecture and bold design of the Excalibur Bi-Retrograde Perpetual Calendar from a horizontal perspective.
    Editorial

    Watches & Wonders 2026: Roger Dubuis Excalibur Biretrograde Perpetual Calendar

    The IWC Ingenieur IW344904 is shown from the front and back.
    Editorial

    Watches & Wonders 2026: IWC’s New Releases

    The IWC Pilot’s Venturer Vertical Drive is shown from the front.
    Editorial

    IWC Pilot’s Venturer Vertical Drive: Embracing new Beginnings

    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

    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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    Collectors' Talk

    A New Daytona? Another Nautilus? Wishful Thinking Ahead of Watches & Wonders 2023

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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

    DeBethune DB27 Titan Hawk V2
    Collector's Choice

    With A Penchant For Independence: @thehoracle

    Patek Philippe Nautilus 5712 1A 001 Tiffany Dial
    Collector's Choice

    Rendezvous With Charlie Sheen: @bzabodyn214

  • Guides
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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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Editorial

Interview With Alexandre Ghotbi From Phillips on The Auction Market: „Watches Will Compete With Picassos“

Interview With Alexandre Ghotbi Phillips head of the watch business for Europe and the Middle East on the auction market.

  • 03 Dec 2025
  • 8 min
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Universal Genève Tribute to Compax black dial
Editorial

Universal Genève Presents Six Reinterpretations of a Historic Compax Chronograph

Following the Polerouter, Universal Genève is now launching the Tribute to Compax edition, consisting of only six watches, a reinterpretation of the watch known among collectors as ‘Nina’.

  • 07 Nov 2025
  • 4 min
  • 0
Rolex authenticity check at Chrono24 Direct
Editorial

Pre-owned Watches: Growing Variety in a Thriving Market

The pre-owned watch market is exciting, diverse and multifaceted. Here you will find an overview of the wide range of products on offer.

  • 17 Oct 2025
  • 13 min
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Novelties

Rado Captain Cook Over-Pole: Vintage in a New Format

The Rado Captain Cook Over-Pole combines a vintage-style silver dial with world time functionality and a newly introduced 39 mm case.

  • 14 Apr 2025
  • 3 min
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Editorial

Everything You Need to Know About the Omega Speedmaster

From the fascinating history of the Moonwatch to its most important models – here’s everything you need to know about the Omega Speedmaster.

  • 06 Mar 2025
  • 29 min
  • 0
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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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Editorial

Everything You Need to Know About The Rolex Submariner

Take an in-depth look at the the Rolex Submariner and discover key models, features, and why it's a such popular watch model.

  • 01 Oct 2024
  • 17 min
  • 0
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Collector's Choice

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

Conversing with jump hour enthusiast and watch collector Ruud van Rijn, who introduces us to his very own creations alongside his collection.

  • 12 Sep 2024
  • 7 min
  • 0
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Editorial

150 Years of Piaget: Insights Into an Exclusive Anniversary Exhibition

Piaget recently spent a week in Paris looking back on its rich history with an exclusive anniversary exhibition.

  • 18 Jul 2024
  • 14 min
  • 1
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Editorial

Auction results: Kicking Off the Season with the Monaco Legend Group

A successful Exclusive Timepieces auction by Monaco Legend Group with many lots breaking records for their model.

  • 27 Apr 2023
  • 6 min
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Editorial

Watches To Watch: Certina DS-2 Powermatic 80

In March this year, Certina introduced the new DS-2 Powermatic 80 - a watch that deserves more attention.

  • 26 Jun 2022
  • 3 min
  • 0
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Editorial

W&W 2022: The Ridiculously Chic Vacheron Constantin Historiques 222

At W&W 2022, Vacheron Constantin is introducing the new 222, which harks back to its original model from the heyday of luxury sports watches.

  • 14 Apr 2022
  • 4 min
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