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Citizen Watch UK achieved an 8% increase in sales for the year ending March 2026, reaching a record turnover of £36.8 million, while operating profit rose 11% to £2.5 million. The growth was driven by strong performances from brands such as Bulova, which celebrated its 150th anniversary with
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Over the past fifty years, the price of Rolex watches has increased dramatically, rising from about £220‑£280 in the mid‑1970s—roughly one month’s wage for an average British worker—to £6,200‑£7,200 in 2026, equivalent to two months’ pay. While Swiss watchmakers cite higher costs
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Leica is expanding its heritage of precision optics into watchmaking by developing high‑end, small‑scale mechanical watches that reflect the brand’s photographic roots. Drawing on early experience in Swiss watchmaking and leveraging its expertise in precision engineering, Leica introduced the manually‑wound ZM 1 and ZM 2 in
The narrative traces the evolution of the multi‑axis tourbillon from its conceptual roots in Anthony G. Randall’s 1978 patent and Richard Good’s carriage‑clock prototype to its modern incarnations across dozens of brands. Early pioneers such as Randall, Good, and later Thomas Prescher laid the theoretical and
Hing Wa Lee’s evolution from a Hong Kong gemstone carving workshop to a leading independent luxury watch retailer in the United States reflects a strategic shift toward immersive, experience‑driven retail. While the company continues to prioritize product, service, and brand partnerships, it now designs stores around hospitality, personal
The Oris Divers Date combines vintage-inspired design with modern features, offering a 39 mm stainless‑steel case, an olive‑green dial, and a durable black ceramic bezel insert. It is water‑resistant to 200 meters, includes a screw‑down crown, and houses the Oris Caliber 733 automatic movement that
H. Moser & Cie has embraced an “unbrand” identity, deliberately avoiding conventional branding while delivering distinctive, high‑end watches that blend tradition with playful innovation. The company’s recent collections, such as the Pump, Streamliner, and various limited‑edition pieces, showcase bold design choices—like orange pushers inspired by Reebok
The centenary of the automatic wristwatch marks a pivotal moment in horology, beginning in 1926 when British watchmaker John Harwood partnered with Swiss manufacturer Fortis to transform the self‑winding concept into a commercially viable product. Harwood’s patented bumper‑type oscillating weight replaced the traditional crown‑wound system, allowing
F.P. Journe’s journey from a rebellious teenager in Marseille to the founder of one of the most revered independent watch brands is rooted in a deep immersion in traditional horology. After an apprenticeship with his uncle, a distinguished restorer of historic timepieces, Journe honed his skills at the
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The narrative traces the evolution of the multi‑axis tourbillon from its conceptual roots in Anthony G. Randall’s 1978 patent and Richard Good’s carriage‑clock prototype to its modern incarnations across dozens of brands. Early pioneers such as Randall, Good, and later Thomas Prescher laid the theoretical and
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The piece showcases a curated selection of standout microbrand watches released for July 2026, highlighting innovative designs, distinctive materials, and limited‑edition production runs. It begins with the Sans Arrêt Rewind Moonlight, a slim 6.7 mm quartz‑driven piece featuring a clean metal dial, interchangeable leather strap, and a
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Hing Wa Lee’s evolution from a Hong Kong gemstone carving workshop to a leading independent luxury watch retailer in the United States reflects a strategic shift toward immersive, experience‑driven retail. While the company continues to prioritize product, service, and brand partnerships, it now designs stores around hospitality, personal
New Watches
The Astronomia Régulateur reinterprets Jacob & Co.’s iconic Astronomia line with a minimalist aesthetic, featuring a 43 mm rose‑gold case and a sleek black dial. Separate hour, minute, and seconds sub‑dials orbit the face, driven by a high‑speed carrier that completes a revolution every minute, while
New Watches
Yema has introduced a special collection to celebrate the Marine Nationale’s 400th anniversary, featuring the limited‑edition Navygraf Barracuda CMM.20. This watch boasts a 39 mm steel case, 300 m water resistance, a carbon‑fiber bezel and dial, and an in‑house calibre CMM.20 automatic movement with
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The Split GMT review highlights a London‑based independent brand’s new GMT watch, noting its unique design, composite Ceramod+ case and rubber strap, and the Miyota 9075 true GMT movement with a 48‑hour power reserve. While the watch’s aesthetics and functional features—such as a legible dial,
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Buzz Aldrin’s personal watch collection, featuring a range of Omegas, a Jaeger‑LeCoultre Shark Deep Sea chronograph, an Omega X‑33, a Constellation Manhattan Day‑Date, and a box of commemorative pieces, is being offered in Sotheby’s Space Exploration auction. The lot includes 24 watches, each with its
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The Oris Divers Date combines vintage-inspired design with modern features, offering a 39 mm stainless‑steel case, an olive‑green dial, and a durable black ceramic bezel insert. It is water‑resistant to 200 meters, includes a screw‑down crown, and houses the Oris Caliber 733 automatic movement that
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The Cybex Collection offers children’s watches that combine safety and education. Each watch features an integrated QR code that, when scanned, provides immediate access to emergency contact information without the need for an app or additional hardware. This simple system connects lost children with parents and nearby helpers, turning
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H. Moser & Cie has embraced an “unbrand” identity, deliberately avoiding conventional branding while delivering distinctive, high‑end watches that blend tradition with playful innovation. The company’s recent collections, such as the Pump, Streamliner, and various limited‑edition pieces, showcase bold design choices—like orange pushers inspired by Reebok
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The piece critiques a recent press release announcing a $25,000 watch that relies on an unmodified third‑party tourbillon movement, highlighting the absurdity of charging a premium for a complication that has become widely accessible and inexpensive. It explains how tourbillons, once rare and costly symbols of horological mastery,
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The centenary of the automatic wristwatch marks a pivotal moment in horology, beginning in 1926 when British watchmaker John Harwood partnered with Swiss manufacturer Fortis to transform the self‑winding concept into a commercially viable product. Harwood’s patented bumper‑type oscillating weight replaced the traditional crown‑wound system, allowing
New Watches
The Seiko Rotocall has returned in two new references, HFL002 and HFL003, featuring monochrome bezels and dials with silver and gold-tone cases respectively. Both models keep the original 37 mm case size, eight‑sided rotating bezel, reverse LCD display, Hardlex crystal, 100 m water resistance, and the A824 quartz
New Watches
The Krayon Parhelion is a maximalist, gem‑set reinterpretation of the brand’s Anywhere watch, featuring 159 baguette‑cut sapphires covering the case, dial, lugs and buckle. Housed in a 42 mm white‑gold case with a 9.5 mm thickness, the watch showcases a blue mother‑of‑pearl dial
New Watches
The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Perpetual Calendar receives a striking new look in blue titanium, maintaining its status as the world’s thinnest perpetual calendar at just 5.80 mm thick. Limited to 50 pieces, the 40 mm case features a sandblasted blue PVD coating, a blue‑varnished dial with grey
New Watches
The Maurice de Mauriac Rallymaster Swiss Tennis watch celebrates the 130th anniversary of the Swiss Tennis Association with a limited run of 130 pieces. Designed by US‑based Carlton DeWoody, the timepiece features a snowy opaline dial marked by a luminescent tennis‑net motif, red gradient sub‑dial, and a
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Citizen’s new Photon watch commemorates the brand’s 50‑year Eco‑Drive legacy with a limited‑edition model available in two titanium variants and priced just under USD 1,000. The design features an octagonal case and integrated bracelet made from Super Titanium Duratect, a dual‑layer dial inspired
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The review explores the Luminox USAF Stealth Series 3400, a vintage military‑style watch inspired by the F‑117 Nighthawk. It highlights the watch’s historical roots in MIL‑W‑46374F specifications, its robust 44 mm stainless‑steel case, oversized Arabic numerals, and functional design elements such as the 200
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The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Tech Ref. 5019A revives the brand’s iconic dive‑watch lineage while introducing a groundbreaking three‑hour bezel designed for closed‑circuit rebreather diving. Housed in a 47 mm Grade 23 titanium case, the watch combines a robust 300 m water resistance, helium escape valve, and
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The Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 ‘100 Years’ commemorates a century since the brand patented its hermetically sealed Oyster case, marking the milestone with the plainest model in the line rather than a limited‑edition platinum piece. Unveiled at Watches and Wonders Geneva, the 41 mm Oystersteel case features a slate‑
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The episode examines the Swatch‑Audemars Piguet Royal Pop collaboration, highlighting how the initial hype quickly faded as market enthusiasm waned. By analyzing search trends and consumer reactions, the discussion reveals lessons for future partnerships, emphasizing the importance of sustained engagement and strategic timing to avoid similar downturns. The conversation
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The analysis examines how consumers often project false preferences onto luxury watch brands, highlighting a disconnect between the perceived status of owning high‑end timepieces and genuine appreciation for their craftsmanship. By exposing this gap, the piece reveals how marketing strategies can exploit aspirational imagery, prompting buyers to align themselves
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The video showcases Tim Mosso unveiling his new watch, emphasizing the latest trends in personal technology. It highlights how the device reflects current consumer interest in wearable gadgets and demonstrates the features that set it apart in the market. By presenting the watch’s design and functionality, the video aims
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The video presents a curated selection of five exceptional watches released in 2026, spanning a wide price range from $200 to $63,000. Each timepiece is examined for its design, craftsmanship, and unique features, offering viewers insight into what makes these models stand out in a competitive market. By highlighting
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The video provides expert legal guidance on purchasing luxury watches online, highlighting common scams and offering strategies to verify authenticity, assess seller credibility, and protect personal and financial information. It emphasizes the importance of thorough research, understanding warranty and return policies, and using secure payment methods to ensure a safe
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Buying Time Analysis reveals that the watch market in mid‑2026 is experiencing notable valuation shifts driven by a blend of scarcity, technological advancements, and evolving consumer preferences. High‑end mechanical pieces are seeing price appreciation as collectors seek limited‑edition releases, while smart‑watch adoption continues to expand, influencing
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The luxury watch market is portrayed as deceptive, with claims that mislead consumers about value and authenticity. By dissecting these false narratives, the analysis equips buyers with the insight needed to evaluate watch purchases critically and avoid being swayed by misleading marketing. Through a detailed examination of industry practices, the
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F.P. Journe’s journey from a rebellious teenager in Marseille to the founder of one of the most revered independent watch brands is rooted in a deep immersion in traditional horology. After an apprenticeship with his uncle, a distinguished restorer of historic timepieces, Journe honed his skills at the
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Watch lugs have evolved from simple wire loops welded onto pocket‑watch cases to sophisticated components that define a watch’s aesthetic and functionality. Early wristwatches borrowed lugs from pocket watches, initially using crude welded or soldered wire lugs that shifted the crown to a more accessible position. The demands
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The piece highlights recent developments in the watch industry, starting with Gerald Charles partnering with world‑no. 1 padel player Gemma Triay, emphasizing the brand’s alignment with the sport’s rapid growth and its commitment to precision and innovation. It then shifts to Tutima’s strategic move to serve
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The piece reflects on a watch that remains largely unworn, a Universal Genève Ferrovie dello Stato Mark II, cherished for its historic significance and personal connection rather than everyday practicality. It explains how the watch’s utilitarian origins, delicate vintage construction, and distinctive design make it unsuitable for daily wear,
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The first half of 2026 delivered several unexpected watch releases that impressed enthusiasts with their innovative designs, high‑quality movements, and compelling price points. Baltic surprised the market with its Heures Du Monde series, offering stone‑dial variants, luminous details, and a robust Soprod C125 caliber, quickly selling out its
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The Kiwame Tokyo KUBO (窪) collection showcases a minimalist Japanese design philosophy, emphasizing subtle details that emerge through light and shadow. Each watch features a lacquered dial with recessed small‑seconds display, a 37 mm case measuring 10.7 mm in thickness, and a domed sapphire crystal that enhances depth
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The piece examines whether affordable dive watches remain the optimal choice for a first timepiece, arguing that they continue to offer a reliable, versatile foundation for new collectors. It highlights how dive watches combine practical features—such as robust water resistance, legible dials, and interchangeable straps—with a timeless aesthetic
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Regulator watches separate the hour, minute, and second hands onto distinct scales, a design originally created for precise timekeeping in laboratories, factories, and railroads. Modern wristwatch makers have revived the layout, offering niche pieces that showcase both historical heritage and contemporary creativity. Brands such as Hamilton, Junghans, Louis Erard, Chronoswiss,
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The piece presents a curated selection of GADA‑compatible watches, emphasizing the balance between versatile design, reliable water resistance, and robust movements. It outlines essential criteria such as a moderate case size, a versatile dial colour, and a minimum of 100 m water resistance, then showcases a range of models
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The piece highlights several emerging independent watchmakers whose creations blend innovative escapement designs with meticulous hand‑finishing. L’Atelier Bernard’s “The Owl” showcases a reworked duplex escapement and limited production of six pieces priced at CHF 150,000. Cleguer’s Inspiration One introduces an “Innate” dual escape wheel escapement,
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The piece highlights six standout timepieces that can elevate a watch collection beyond mainstream luxury brands such as Rolex and Omega. It begins with the independent Habring² Foudroyante Felix, noting its unique fraction‑of‑a‑second complication and approachable price of €6,550. The Kudoke 2 follows, featuring a German‑
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The showdown pits Seiko’s new 38.5 mm Presage Cocktail Time against the Baltic HMS 002, two sub‑€500 watches that share a similar price and size but differ in design philosophy. Seiko offers a polished case, a modest date window at 4:30, and a textured, nature‑inspired
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The piece explores the synergy between premium fragrances and high‑end watches, highlighting five perfume selections that complement specific timepieces. Each fragrance is presented with its heritage, scent profile, and the watch it pairs best with, illustrating how scent and horology can enhance one another’s presence on the wrist
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The piece recounts a pit‑stop challenge undertaken by a group of journalists at Alpine’s Enstone facility, where three‑person teams attempted to change a tire using a gun, an extractor, and a fitter. Despite swapping roles to compensate for a heavy gun, the team’s best time of
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The new Baltic Scalegraph chronograph combines vintage-inspired design with modern durability, featuring a 316L stainless‑steel case measuring 39.5 mm wide and 14.1 mm thick, a deep‑dish caseback, and a double‑domed sapphire crystal that together give the watch a low profile and comfortable wrist fit.
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The Casio Edifice EFK‑200 series expands the brand’s mechanical watch line with five references and three price tiers ranging from $330 to $500. Built around the Miyota 8215 movement (module 5766), the watches retain a 42‑hour power reserve and a vibration rate of 21,600 VPH, while
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The discussion centers on the Omega Speedmaster, a watch that has generated countless variations and passionate debates over nearly seven decades. In a Fratello Talks episode, three enthusiasts—Nacho, RJ, and Gerard—share the Speedmaster models that have left the strongest impression on them, focusing on iconic references that matter
New Watches
The new Luminox Navy SEAL Foundation 3220.XS.3228.NSF marks a distinct shift for the brand, moving from its traditional carbon-reinforced polycarbonate cases to a full stainless‑steel construction. Finished in a blacked‑out IP Gun 316L coating, the 43 mm watch features a unidirectional bezel, a stainless‑
New Watches
The Ingenieur Automatic 35 “Pool” revives IWC’s classic engineering heritage with a vibrant turquoise‑green dial, pairing the iconic Genta‑inspired architecture with a compact 35 mm stainless‑steel case. The watch retains the reliable automatic caliber 47110, offering a 42‑hour power reserve, 10‑bar water resistance, and
