Release: Nomos Metro 33 in 18K Rose Gold

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Hands-On: Omega Seamaster Edizione Venezia

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Events: Bourse Horlogère Internationale de Lille

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News: Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo Opens PHILLIPS PERPETUAL – Permanent Boutique in London

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Release: Seiko Presage Prestige Line Enamel Dial Spring Drive!

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News: Apple Launches Screen Replacement Program for Aluminum Models of Apple Watch Series 2 and Series 3

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Griff Talks: Ultimate Guide How To Spot A Fake Rolex (Video)

Starting off a new column where we bring Griff to life and talks all things watches and what not. The first topic tackled is an up to date and detailed guide at how to spot fake Rolex watches. The second hand market is exploding and therefore it is very

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Hands-On: Everything You Have To Know About The Rolex Explorer 214270 (Video)

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Today it’s all about the Explorer, the Rolex Explorer 214270. After having worn this watch for

Hands-On: Zenith El Primero Revival A386 – 50th Anniversary

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Hands-On: Everything You Need To Know About The Garmin MARQ Collection (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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Independent watch analysis & genuine photography

Hands-On: Omega Seamaster Edizione Venezia

September 12, 2019 1 Comment

Long Term Review: Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso DuoFace

August 12, 2019 2 Comments

Hands-On: Grand Seiko Air Diver SBGA229

July 16, 2019 4 Comments

Hands-On: Everything You Have To Know About The Rolex Explorer 214270 (Video)

June 27, 2019 2 Comments

Hands-On: Zenith El Primero Revival A386 – 50th Anniversary

June 19, 2019 1 Comment

Hands-On: Everything You Need To Know About The Garmin MARQ Collection (Video)

June 17, 2019 2 Comments

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

June 7, 2019 3 Comments

Hands-On: Grand Seiko Spring Drive SBGY003

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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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Exclusive: The World’s First Interview With The Inimitable and Unparalleled WRISTBUSTERS

In the luxury watch world, I believe it is not an exaggeration when I say that everything and everyone tries to look as polished and polite as possible. A world of make-believe with as little controversy as possible is the preferred

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.

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Vintage Rolex Buyer’s Guide: Case Details To Look For When Buying A Vintage Rolex

Exhaustive: Buying a Vintage Rolex – A Set Of Puzzle Pieces (That Almost Fit)

Buyer’s Guide: Rolex Submariner

Buyer’s Guide: Which Omega Speedmaster To Buy?

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VISIT TO THE MANUFACTURE

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.

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