Event: Complimentary Valuations On Vintage Watches By PHILLIPS in Brussels & Knokke (Sign-Up)

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Interview: Virginie Liatard-Roessli Watch Specialist At PHILLIPS In Association With Bacs & Russo

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How To: How NOT to Remove A Rolex Bracelet (Video)

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Hands-On: G-SHOCK GMW B5000 Full Metal (VIDEO)

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Hands-On: Grand Seiko Spring Drive SBGY003

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Shop News: Introducing Free Express Delivery And Improved Worldwide Shipping Conditions

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Hands-On: The Konstantin Chaykin Joker Dracula Watch

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Interview: Virginie Liatard-Roessli Watch Specialist At PHILLIPS In Association With Bacs & Russo

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INDUSTRY TALK

Interview: Virginie Liatard-Roessli Watch Specialist At PHILLIPS In Association With Bacs & Russo

A few months ago a friend ran into the ‘issue’ of wanting to slim down his collection of watches. Very special watches. The way that happened was by connecting with Ms Liatard-Roessli. She met with said gentleman in order to assess

Interview: The One And Only Mr Konstantin Chaykin

Mr Chaykin took the scene by storm with his by now world-famous Joker watch. That is however but one of his many innovative contributions to the horological world. Here’s a watchmaker where you never know what you’re going to get next.

INDUSTRY TALK

Interview: RESSENCE Founder & CEO Benoît Mintiens. Designing The Watch Of The Future (Long Read)

A few months ago, I had the sincere pleasure to visit Mr Mintiens at the RESSENCE HQ in Antwerp. The interview was scheduled in the weeks leading up

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Independent watch analysis & genuine photography

Hands-On: The Grand Seiko Lion Rrrrrroars With The Spring Drive 20th Anniversary Limited Editions (SBGC230, SBGC231)

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I don’t know who was on the Spring Drive party committee at Grand Seiko, all I

Release: Steel Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Limited Edition

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Hands-On: Akrivia AK-06

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Hands-On: Oris Clean Ocean And Oris Great Barrier Reef

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Hands-On: H. Moser & Cie Knows What (Wo)men Want With The Endeavour Centre Seconds Diamonds

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Independent watch analysis & genuine photography

Hands-On: G-SHOCK GMW B5000 Full Metal (VIDEO)

June 7, 2019 3 Comments

Hands-On: Grand Seiko Spring Drive SBGY003

June 6, 2019 No Comments

Hands-On: The Konstantin Chaykin Joker Dracula Watch

June 5, 2019 No Comments

Hands-On: The Grand Seiko Lion Rrrrrroars With The Spring Drive 20th Anniversary Limited Editions (SBGC230, SBGC231)

May 31, 2019 1 Comment

Release: Steel Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Limited Edition

May 17, 2019 9 Comments

Hands-On: Akrivia AK-06

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Hands-On: Oris Clean Ocean And Oris Great Barrier Reef

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Hands-On: H. Moser & Cie Knows What (Wo)men Want With The Endeavour Centre Seconds Diamonds

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VISIT TO THE MANUFACTURE

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

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.