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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

    cosmograph Daytona turquoise lacquer dial (reference 126518LN)
    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

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    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

Guitarist John McLaughlin and his ravishingly attractive LeCoultre

What was guitarist John McLaughlin doing at the Only Watch auction? We happened to run into him and discovered a special piece on his wrist.

  • 13 Feb 2022
  • 3 min
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Collector's Guide

All You Need To Know About The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona

The Rolex Daytona is one of the most revered models in the world, but why? We are here to answer all of the questions you ever had.

  • 08 Aug 2021
  • 14 min
  • 0
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Editorial

The Curious Tale Of The ROLEX 1530: An Automatic Movement In A Quartz Watch

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1530 was produced in a limited series of around 1500 pieces from 1975 to 1977. Few know the story behind it.

  • 01 Aug 2021
  • 5 min
  • 0
Fifty Fathoms No Rad, Fifty Fathoms No Radiation, Blancpain No Radiation, Fifty Fathoms Limited Edition, Blancpain Fifty Fathoms No Rad Limited Edition, Blancpain-Fifty-Fathoms-NoRadiation-Ref-5008D-1130-B64A
Novelties

Blancpain Tribute to Fifty Fathoms No Rad Limited Edition

Military combat divers from multiple nations wore this Blancpain Fifty Fathoms No Rad, which is now being reissued as a limited edition.

  • 15 Mar 2021
  • 3 min
  • 0
Buyer’s Guide

Buyer’s Guide For Preowned And Vintage Watches Part 2: Shipping, Paying, Insuring

In our second part of our new series "Buyer's Guide" we explain how to handle the purchase of pre-owned watches in terms of shipping, paying and insuring.

  • 18 Aug 2020
  • 6 min
  • 0
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Novelties

TAG Heuer Carrera 160 Years Montreal Limited Edition

To mark the 160th anniversary since its foundation, TAG Heuer is introducing the TAG Heuer Carrera 160 Years Montreal Limited Edition.

  • 25 Jun 2020
  • 3 min
  • 0
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

In our first part of our new series "Buyer's Guide" we explain which basic rules you should follow when buying a preowned or vintage watch.

  • 29 May 2020
  • 6 min
  • 0
Breitling Superocean Heritage 57 with Blue Dial Brown Leather Strap A10370161C1X1
Novelties

The Breitling Superocean Heritage ’57 Capsule Collection

Breitling's new Capsule Collection Superocean Heritage '57 brings the surfer style of 50s and 60s California back to life.

  • 16 Apr 2020
  • 3 min
  • 0
Tudor Heritage Chrono 70330B 0003 Blue Fabric
Editorial

Delving Into The History Of TUDOR Chronographs

With 50 years of history in the field of chronographs, TUDOR has created numerous watches and amassed a devoted following from across the globe.

  • 08 Apr 2020
  • 9 min
  • 0
Montblanc Heritage Small Second Limited Edition 38
Editorial

A Collector’s Dream: Montblanc Heritage Small Second Limited Edition 38

Montblanc presents the new Heritage Small Second Limited Edition 38, inspired by the calibres from historic watchmaking marque Minerva.

  • 11 Mar 2020
  • 5 min
  • 0
Frederique Constant 397HWB5B6 Vintage rally healey chronograph limited edition 2020 © Eric Rossier
Novelties

Frederique Constant Release Vintage Rally Healey Chronograph Germany

Celebrating 15 years of partnership with Austin Healey, watchmaker Frederique Constant released its annual new Vintage Rally Healey watch.

  • 10 Mar 2020
  • 2 min
  • 0
Tissot Heritage 1973 T124 427 16 041 00 UVP Euro 1.990
Novelties

Three New Models Of The Tissot Heritage 1973

A year after the first generation of the Tissot Heritage 1973, the brand now launches a second series of its barrel-shaped chronograph.

  • 01 Mar 2020
  • 2 min
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