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The Croft Mid-Size Automatic Dolphin Project Limited Edition 2026 is a collaborative watch between Spinnaker and the Dolphin Project charity, featuring a 40 mm case with a 150 m water‑resistance rating and a unidirectional rotating bezel. Powered by a Miyota 8215 automatic movement with a 42‑hour power
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The piece highlights five standout Jaeger‑LeCoultre watches released in recent years, emphasizing the brand’s blend of innovative engineering and timeless design. It begins with the Master Control Chronometre Perpetual Calendar, an integrated‑bracelet model unveiled at Watches and Wonders 2026, noted for its slim 39 mm case, elegant
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The piece highlights the historical and collectible significance of several notable timepieces, beginning with the Hamilton Model 21 Marine Chronometer, recognized as the most important American watch ever made. It explains how, during World II, the U.S. Naval Observatory commissioned American manufacturers to produce marine chronometers, leading Hamilton to
Hermès, a historic luxury brand founded in 1837, entered the watch market relatively late, beginning its own watch production in the late 1970s and later developing in‑house technical components. Leveraging its reputation for exquisite craftsmanship, the company blends traditional artisanship—such as leatherwork and wood marquetry—with playful, whimsical
The 28th edition of the Cartier Prize for Watchmaking Talents of Tomorrow announced six winners from France and Belgium, recognizing outstanding apprentices and technicians. In the Apprentice Watchmakers category, Aymeric Peters earned first prize for “Silence Choisi,” while Layla Sluysmans and Edouard Nicod shared second prize with “Nymphéa” and “La
AXIA Time has become the official watch supplier for the FIFA World Cup 2026, offering a collection of team‑specific timepieces that blend sports branding with functional design. The range includes three models—the Argos diver with a 300 m water resistance and a £1,122 price tag, the more
Solar-powered watches have evolved from early Japanese prototypes by Citizen in the 1970s to sophisticated luxury timepieces across major brands. Citizen pioneered the technology, creating the first light‑powered analogue watch and continuously improving battery life, while later innovations such as Seiko’s GPS Solar and Tag Heuer’s
Zinédine Zidane, the celebrated French soccer legend, is donating his first watch—a Cartier Pasha he bought in Bordeaux 35 years ago—to the Watches For ELA charity auction at Christie’s in November. The watch, described as a round, ball‑like piece with distinctive pushers and a modern bracelet,
Studio Underd0g’s D0ghouse in Maidenhead transforms the brand’s whimsical identity into a tangible destination where visitors can explore a miniature world of playful watchmaking. The intimate showroom, hidden passageways, and curated objects reflect the brand’s irreverent spirit, while offering a hands‑on assembly experience that lets guests
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The comparison examines two vintage‑inspired dive watches, the Squale Sub 37 Legend and the Baltic Aquascaphe, evaluating how each interprets authentic mid‑century design. The Squale leverages its long heritage, offering a restrained dial with old‑radium lume, a slim 11.2 mm profile, a proven Sellita SW200‑1
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Breguet commemorates the 225th anniversary of the tourbillon invention by releasing three new limited‑edition models that showcase the brand’s mastery of the anti‑gravity mechanism. The Classique Tourbillon Sidéral 7255PT returns in a platinum case with a black aventurine enamel dial, featuring a flying tourbillon that rises 2.
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The new Breguet Classique Tourbillon 7357 celebrates the 225th anniversary of Abraham‑Louis Breguet’s original tourbillon invention with a compact 35 mm case that combines classic elegance and modern technology. Housed in either 950 platinum or 18 K Breguet gold, the watch features a hand‑guilloché fluted caseband, sapphire
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The Maurice Lacroix 1975 Legacy introduces a machine‑guilloché petite seconde display at the 6 o’clock position, reviving the clean aesthetic of the 1988 Les Classiques series while adding a pleated look to the dial. Limited to 500 pieces in silver and slate grey, the watch features the brand’
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The Holthinrichs LAB Series 1.S and GMT watches showcase a decade of the brand’s dedication to experimental 3D‑printed watchmaking. Built on a 38.5 mm titanium case, the models feature ultra‑thin, ribbed lugs, hand‑patinated dials, and intricate details such as a rooster‑feet leather strap
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The 28th edition of the Cartier Prize for Watchmaking Talents of Tomorrow announced six winners from France and Belgium, recognizing outstanding apprentices and technicians. In the Apprentice Watchmakers category, Aymeric Peters earned first prize for “Silence Choisi,” while Layla Sluysmans and Edouard Nicod shared second prize with “Nymphéa” and “La
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The Van Cleef & Arpels Midnight Jour Nuit Phase de Lune expands the brand’s Poetic Complications line by adding an animated moon‑phase module to the existing day‑night watch. Housed in a 42 mm 18k white‑gold case, the timepiece features a black Murano aventurine sky that displays
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The piece explores the latest additions to H. Moser & Cie’s Streamliner collection, focusing on the newly introduced 28 mm and 34 mm Minis. Both models retain the signature sleek design and integrated bracelet, but are re‑engineered for smaller wrists with refined links and a comfortable fit. The
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The piece evaluates several British watch brands, highlighting their distinct approaches and the reasons they stand out within the market. Christopher Ward is praised for blending British design with Swiss assembly, offering a range of value‑focused pieces from military‑style chronographs to elegant world timers, while still delivering solid
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The Doxa Sub 200 T.Graph II revives the brand’s iconic late‑60s dive chronograph with modern upgrades, offering a 42 mm case, 200 m water resistance, and a Sellita SW510 automatic movement that provides a 56‑hour power reserve. Four colorways—Professional (orange), Sharkhunter (black), Searambler (silver), and
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Louis Moinet’s Time to Race Flash is a motorsport‑inspired monopusher chronograph that combines a matte graphite base with a warm golden hue, creating a striking two‑tone palette reminiscent of the golden age of Grand Prix racing. Available in grade‑5 titanium and 18 K red gold, each
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The Tudor Black Bay Chrono 39 “Bumblebee” is a scaled‑down version of the original Black Bay Chrono, offering a more wearable 39 mm case while retaining the same high‑spec MT5813 movement and attractive price of US$6,725. Its yellow dial maintains the familiar Black Bay aesthetic with
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The Union Glashütte 1893 Johannes Dürrstein Edition Double Moon Phase combines German watchmaking heritage with modern design, featuring a 41 mm stainless‑steel case, brushed flanks, polished lugs, and a sapphire‑crystal‑covered dial. Its champagne‑coloured dial showcases a manually wound double moon phase complication, day‑of‑week and
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Brew’s latest offering, the Metric Copper, updates the brand’s popular Metric manual‑wind platform with a Swiss Sellita SW210 hand‑wound movement and a distinctive copper‑toned dial. The 36 mm case, measuring 41.5 mm across the lugs and only 8.5 mm thick, retains the original’
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The Oceaneva Deep Marine Explorer VI 6000m Power Reserve stands out as the world’s first diver’s watch capable of reaching 6,000 meters while offering a functional power‑reserve indicator. Housed in a 44 mm titanium case with a 19.75 mm thickness, it combines robust construction, a
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The echo/neutra Rivanera Ros’Antico collection introduces two rectangular titanium watches, the Classic and the Piccolo, both finished in an antique rose shade that distinguishes them from typical watch colors. The Classic measures 27 mm × 40 mm, features a railway‑track style small‑seconds subdial and an ETA 7001
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Frederique Constant’s Classic Worldtimer Manufacture has been a flagship piece since its 2012 debut, now refreshed with the new FC‑719 movement. The updated calibre offers a 72‑hour power reserve, a compact 30 mm diameter built from 193 components and 26 jewels, and a frequency of 28,800
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Movado, a Swiss watchmaker founded in 1881, celebrates its 145th anniversary by highlighting a rich heritage of innovation, design, and technical achievement. The brand’s story spans early precision successes, such as winning chronometer trials in the late 19th century, to pioneering case shapes and complications throughout the 20th century,
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The video reveals three essential strategies for securing coveted Rolex allocations, emphasizing the importance of timing, market insight, and strategic positioning. By analyzing the buying patterns and allocation processes, viewers learn how to identify optimal purchase windows and leverage market dynamics to increase their chances of obtaining a Rolex. Additionally,
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The episode examines the growing backlash against Rolex in the Chinese market, exploring how recent controversies have affected consumer sentiment and brand perception. It highlights key factors driving the negative response, including pricing concerns, supply chain issues, and cultural expectations, offering insight into the challenges the luxury watchmaker faces in
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The Peacock HAIYI Tourbillon Diver watch combines a compact 40 mm case with a manually‑wound PAX9610B movement that features a 4 Hz, 68‑hour power reserve and a flying tourbillon with a Gyromax escapement. Its design includes a sapphire‑crystal dome, AR‑coated sapphire crystal, luminous markers, and solid‑
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The new Farer Racing Chronographs pay tribute to the iconic liveries of the late 1960s and early 1970s, translating bold team colors into three vibrant models: Libre, Gara, and Volante. Each watch shares a 38.5 mm stainless‑steel case, a Sellita SW510‑M hand‑wound movement with a 63‑
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The review examines three recent Fears Brunswick watches—the Jump Hour China Blue, and the pilot‑style Filton models in Raven Black and Squadron Green—highlighting their cushion‑case design, meticulous finishing, and the brand’s heritage. It details each model’s specifications, including case dimensions, materials, movements, power reserves,
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The Sartory‑Billard SB04‑E “Foundry” is a limited‑edition watch created in collaboration with Time+Tide, inspired by New York City’s historic architecture and Art Deco motifs. Drawing on the city’s iconic metalwork and facades, the 39.5 mm stainless‑steel case features a multi‑finished brown
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Blancpain introduces a new 38 mm version of its Villeret Ultraplate, offering a slimmer profile at 8.35 mm thickness and a refined case size that balances presence with comfort. The collection features two dial options—a sunburst salmon dial in steel and a gold‑toned opaline dial available in
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The video showcases the latest Atowak MARS AGE model, highlighting its cutting‑edge features and advancements over previous versions. It emphasizes the device’s innovative design, enhanced performance capabilities, and the technology that sets it apart as the most advanced offering from Atowak. Released on June 26, 2026, the presentation
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The video showcases the launch of Hublet’s newest timepiece, emphasizing the brand’s forward‑thinking design and the excitement it generates among luxury watch collectors. It presents a detailed look at the watch’s features, craftsmanship, and the way it pushes the boundaries of modern horology. Through dynamic visuals
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Bamford London has entered the United States market by appointing Collective Horology in Ventura, California as its first authorized retailer. The partnership marks a major milestone for the British brand, known for its bold, British‑designed watches that house Swiss movements and a playful aesthetic. Collective Horology, founded in 2018
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Cruise retail is emerging as a pivotal channel for luxury watch brands, offering extended dwell time, immersive brand experiences, and a captive audience that can surpass the performance of traditional airport and department store concessions. With the luxury cruise fleet set to grow from 104 to at least 130 ships
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Baltic’s Scalegraph collection has been elevated to a permanent line, now offered in three dial colors—champagne, blue, and grey. The new models retain the classic tricompax layout while featuring a redesigned 39.5 mm stainless‑steel case with wider lugs, sharper lines, vertical brushing on the lugs, and
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The Armin Strom Orbit Midnight Purple is a limited edition watch that builds on the brand’s iconic Orbit series introduced in 2022. Housed in a 43.4 mm stainless‑steel case with a sapphire crystal front and back, it features a black ceramic bezel with date markings and a
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The Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate now comes in a more compact 38 mm case, maintaining the brand’s classic elegance while introducing softer colour schemes and refined proportions. The new size offers a slimmer 8.35 mm thickness and a 43.35 mm lug‑to‑lug span, making it discreet on
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Akhor introduces the new Day/Night Nour La Lumière, a limited‑edition watch that adds a third rotating disc to its signature floating‑dial architecture, displaying a day/night indicator against a desert‑inspired scene with dunes, a sun, a moon and a hand‑painted dromedary rider. The 40 mm
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Sylvain Pinaud’s new Tourbillon watch builds on the design language of the earlier Origine while introducing a high‑speed 30‑second tourbillon that rotates twice per minute. Housed in a 39 mm case available in titanium or platinum, the movement features a hand‑wound, three‑Hz calibre with a
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The piece showcases five watches that capture the essence of summer, each selected for their bright dials, versatile straps, and water resistance of at least 200 meters. Starting with the budget-friendly Vaer G5 Pacific Polar GMT under €1 k, it highlights the watch’s creamy white dial, mechanical GMT
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IAMWATCH 2026 will take place from 12 to 15 November in Singapore, gathering more than 50 independent watchmakers, collectors, designers and industry figures for a four‑day program that celebrates contemporary watchmaking culture. The event features renowned makers such as Kari Voutilainen, Rexhep Rexhepi, Andreas Strehler, Konstantin Chaykin, Max Büsser,
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The episode explores the latest innovations and cultural shifts shaping the watch industry, highlighting the UN’s upgraded Freak X line with a new bracelet and movement, as well as the expanding adventure-focused offerings from the Fears brand. Listeners also hear about the introduction of the Citizen 1 Eco‑
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The overview examines the defining characteristics of dress watches in 2026, highlighting criteria such as a round case in precious metal or polished stainless steel, a maximum size of 39 mm in diameter and 10 mm in height, a smooth bezel, mechanical movement, limited functions (time and optional date), a
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AXIA Time has become the official watch supplier for the FIFA World Cup 2026, offering a collection of team‑specific timepieces that blend sports branding with functional design. The range includes three models—the Argos diver with a 300 m water resistance and a £1,122 price tag, the more
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Solar-powered watches have evolved from early Japanese prototypes by Citizen in the 1970s to sophisticated luxury timepieces across major brands. Citizen pioneered the technology, creating the first light‑powered analogue watch and continuously improving battery life, while later innovations such as Seiko’s GPS Solar and Tag Heuer’s
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The review highlights Rado’s 40‑year celebration of High‑Tech Ceramic with the Anatom Skeleton, a modern reinterpretation of the 1983 original. The watch features a distinctive convex ceramic crystal, a comfortable rubber strap, and a sleek monochrome design accented by gold elements. Its 33.5 mm squared case
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The Unimatic Modello Uno UT1‑IPP is a vibrant summer diver from the brand’s Swimming Pool series, featuring a distinctive ice‑blue Infinity Mist dial, dark‑blue bezel, and a sandblasted 41.5 mm case that catches the sunlight. Powered by a Seiko VH31A mecha‑quartz movement with sweeping
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The video showcases a creator’s effort to produce a highly educational piece that helps viewers learn new concepts efficiently. By combining clear explanations with engaging visual media, it demonstrates the value of sharing knowledge in an accessible format. Through thoughtful presentation and thorough analysis, the content aims to empower
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The video delves into the meticulous craftsmanship behind luxury watchmaking, showcasing how centuries‑old techniques and modern precision combine to create timepieces that are both functional and works of art. It highlights the dedication of master artisans who hand‑assemble intricate components, ensuring each watch embodies a legacy of quality
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The comparison evaluates the Sinn 104 and the Archimede Pilot 39 as German pilot‑style watches for everyday wear. The Sinn 104 is highlighted for its versatile design, featuring a clean, highly legible dial, a rotating countdown bezel, and robust water resistance of 20 bar. Powered by a Sellita SW
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The new Mido Ocean Star 200 dive watch combines classic design with modern upgrades, featuring a Caliber 80 movement that offers an 80‑hour power reserve and a Nivachron balance spring that resists magnetic interference. Its 41 mm case, satin‑and‑polished steel finish, and uni‑directional aluminum bezel give