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Hands-On: Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Turquoise Dial 2020 (VIDEO)
Reference 126000

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Hands-On: Patek Philippe’s Most Controversial Release in Recent Memory (VIDEO)
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Hands-On: Grand Seiko SBGW258. The Dress Watch Perfected? (VIDEO)
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Hands-On: Grand Seiko SBGJ237 GMT (VIDEO)
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Hands-On: Grand Seiko SBGW231
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Hands-On: Grand Seiko 60th Anniversary Mechanical Hi-beat 36000 80 Hours SLGH002
Limited Edition with Maximum Appeal

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Hands-On: A. Lange & Söhne Langematik Perpetual in Honeygold (VIDEO)
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Hands-On: Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Turquoise Dial 2020 (VIDEO)
Reference 126000

The Oyster Perpetual range received a dramatic update in 2020. Rolex retired the 39mm size for the entire range, added a new and greatly improved calibre and also introduced quite a few new lively dial executions. Five new notable colours being, candy pink, yellow, green, coral red, and turquoise.

Hands-On: Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Turquoise Dial 2020 (VIDEO)
Reference 126000

Jan de Griff October 29, 2020 2 Comments

The Oyster Perpetual range received a dramatic update in 2020. Rolex retired the 39mm size for the entire range, added a new and greatly improved calibre and also introduced

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Interview: FEARS Watches – “This is my legacy” (VIDEO)

We talk to Nicholas Bowman Scargill – The Fourth Managing Director from the Fears Watch Company. Fears has a fascinating story to tell and beautiful watches to share. If you’re looking for a clean watch design and a very wearable

Interview: Giorgia Mondani

One doesn’t get into watch collecting without running into the Mondani family in one way or another. Be that in the shape of some of their reference books covering the details of various watches, by browsing and buying watches through

Unscripted Jean-Claude Biver: Talking Rolex, Apple Watch, Karl Lagerfeld And More (Video Interview Part 2/2)

Without further delay, we are happy to present the second and final part of our Unscripted Interview with Mr Jean-Claude Biver. Mr Biver is one of just a few individuals to have dramatically impacted the Swiss Watch Industry and saved

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A Visit To The H. Moser & Cie Manufacture

At the close of last year we had the pleasure to visit H. Moser & Cie in Schaffhausen (Neuhausen am Rheinfall to be exact). In an industry dominated by giant-sized luxury groups, H. Moser & Cie is one of the few remaining independent & family owned Swiss manufactures out there.

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Earlier this month we had the genuine pleasure to welcome Mr Jean-Claude Biver to Brussels

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A few months ago, I had the sincere pleasure to visit Mr Mintiens at the

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Report: Master Class Haute Horlogerie (Video)

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How A Vintage Dial Is Made At Glashütte Original

The dial is arguably the most interesting visual on a watch. Yet so often they turn out rather plain. Not so with the by now recognizable-from-a-mile Glashütte Original green Sixties and Sixties Panorama Date dials. Once seen, one simply does not forget. It is now with much personal delight