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Rediscovering the Golden Age of Omegas delves into the rich history and timeless appeal of Omega’s mid-century watches, highlighting their significance among collectors today. The mid-20th century, particularly from the 1940s to the 1960s, is presented as a golden era for Omega, showcasing innovations like the bumper-rotor automatic movements
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Vacheron Constantin recently celebrated its 270th anniversary, highlighting its rich heritage through an extensive collection of archives that inspire contemporary watch designs. The brand introduced La Quête du Temps at the Louvre, a complex mechanical artwork that merges astronomical clocks with automata, showcasing a unique R&D collaboration that
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The piece explores the emotional significance of wristwatches as gifts, particularly during the holiday season. Collectors share heartfelt stories about the most meaningful timepieces they have given or received, emphasizing the connection between generations. Each narrative reveals how watches serve not only as practical objects but also as symbols of
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In 2025, the Swiss watch industry faced significant challenges, particularly highlighted by the imposition of a 39% tariff on Swiss timepieces by the U.S. government on Swiss National Day, August 1st. This unexpected turn prompted a swift response from industry leaders, culminating in negotiations that ultimately reduced the tariff
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Rolex's Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) program is adapting to better compete with the unregulated grey market. Initially, watches had to be at least three years old to qualify for resale with official tags and a manufacturer-backed warranty; this requirement has since been reduced to two years. Additionally, Rolex has
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Breitling's sales in the UK have fallen by 24.1% to £58 million ($77 million) during the 2024-25 financial year, reflecting a challenging retail environment and economic backdrop. Despite the brand's efforts to expand its retail presence with 26 monobrand boutiques and 75 authorized multibrand retailers,
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An ultra-rare Rolex Daytona Paul Newman, crafted from solid 14k yellow gold, is set to headline Antiquorum's Monaco auction on December 12, 2025. This model, known as Lot 181, has an opening bid of €550,000 and is anticipated to reach up to €1 million. It is distinguished
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The review of the Seiko 'Save the Ocean' Diver highlights an unexpected connection with the latest 1965 Heritage Diver limited edition, which features a color inspired by the waters around Okinawa called Tranquil Teal. Unlike previous models that felt overly thematic, this watch presents a clean sunburst dial,
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The Roger Smith Series 6 watch exemplifies British craftsmanship and practicality, presenting a refined aesthetic that balances beauty with functionality. This new release, which marks Smith's first in six years, features a pared-down design while introducing an innovative caliber with a unique "travelling date window." The
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In the latest episode of the Worn & Wound Podcast, Sam Amis joins host Zach Kazan to discuss the fascinating overlap between watch and pocket knife enthusiasts. As an industrial designer and veteran in the knife and EDC industry, Amis shares insights from his recent article that explores the connections
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Laco and Circula have partnered to create the ProLab, a unique two-watch collaboration that honors their shared heritage from Pforzheim, Germany. The ProLab set features a pilot watch from Laco and a field watch from Circula, each designed to complement the other while showcasing the distinct styles of both brands.
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The Dennison ALD Dual Time watch showcases a refined design that embodies the resurgence of dress watches, particularly with its innovative use of stone dials. As a follow-up to the original ALD model, this watch features a dual time display and is available in configurations that highlight different stones, such
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The Serica Ref. 6190 TXD marks the return of the brand's Tuxedo dial, a two-tone design first introduced nearly four years ago. This new model features a sophisticated three-tone layout, enhancing depth and contrast while maintaining the compact and ergonomic dimensions of the 6190 line. Made of 316L
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The Serica 6190 TXD is a new addition to the brand's collection, featuring a distinctive black and beige tuxedo-style dial that enhances its elegant appeal. This model maintains the same 37.7mm stainless steel case as its predecessors but incorporates improved design elements such as a more cohesive
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The Urwerk UR-230 Black Star Edition marks the final installment in the UR-230 series, which was first introduced in 2023. This limited edition watch is characterized by its sleek design, featuring a black and yellow color scheme and a case constructed from a unique laminated composite ceramic. Measuring 44.81mm
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The Lederer Inverto Titanium 39mm is an innovative watch that showcases a unique inverted movement design, derived from the Central Impulse Chronometer. This model, crafted from Grade 5 titanium, is a more compact and lightweight iteration of its predecessor, featuring a highly-domed sapphire crystal that enhances its three-dimensional appearance. With
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Richard Mille celebrates twenty years of women's haute horlogerie by unveiling a captivating collection of timepieces that blend strength and elegance. Highlighted within this collection are the RM 037 and RM 07-01 models, both featuring Richard Mille's signature tonneau-shaped cases and skeletonized automatic movements. These watches
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The Alpina Alpiner Extreme Automatic Freeride World Tour Special Edition is a new addition to the brand's collection, celebrating its ninth year of partnership with the Freeride World Tour. This model, housed in a compact 39mm × 40.5mm stainless steel cushion-shaped case, features a monochromatic grey design inspired
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Frederique Constant and Bamford Watch Department have introduced a limited edition of the Highlife Chronograph Automatic, restricted to just 100 pieces. This timepiece uniquely blends Swiss precision with British avant-garde design, featuring a striking 41-mm crystallized titanium case that is both technically sophisticated and visually arresting. The watch showcases turquoise
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Fratello has compiled a list of the best watches of 2025, showcasing five standout picks, including models from renowned brands such as Grand Seiko, Nomos, Laventure, Vacheron Constantin, and Rolex. The Grand Seiko U.F.A. SLGB005, celebrated for its stunning purple dial and advanced movement, is highlighted as a
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Maurice Lacroix celebrates its 50th anniversary by unveiling the Aikonic Master Triple Retrograde, a watch that showcases the brand's expertise in retrograde displays. This steel timepiece features three retrograde indications in an urban design that highlights depth and intricate detailing. The anthracite dial includes a vertically brushed surface
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Angelus has unveiled two limited editions of its Chronodate watch, the Chronodate Gold Moka and Chronodate Titanium Moka, just in time for the seasonal celebration of Pantone’s Year of Mocha Mousse. These models feature a luxurious mocha dial and a sophisticated multi-material case design, comprising 5N red gold limited
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Revolution celebrates its 20th anniversary by reflecting on over 100 milestones that have defined watchmaking in the 21st century, a period marked by significant evolution and recovery from the Quartz Crisis. The celebration highlights influential leaders, iconic watches, and innovative breakthroughs that have shaped modern horology, showcasing how watches have
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De Bethune is set to bring hairspring production in-house, positioning itself among a select group of watchmakers capable of processing alloy wire into finished balance hairsprings. This initiative involves mastering a range of complex processes, including wire drawing, rolling, cutting, heat treatment, and assembly. The move is motivated by the
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Isotope Watches has introduced two new wall clocks, the Wall Return and Exit Clock, inspired by their Hydrium X watch design. The Wall Return features vibrant red hands and a blue bezel, reminiscent of traditional British shop signs indicating temporary closures. Meanwhile, the Exit Clock is designed based on common
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TAG Heuer has been active towards the end of 2025, unveiling new watches at significant events such as Dubai Watch Week and Art Basel Miami. The brand showcased its LAB concept in Dubai, introducing high-tech versions of the Monaco watch, including a chronograph with vibrant Super-LumiNova treatments and an iridescent
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Tariffs on Swiss watch imports to the United States have been reduced from over 39% to a maximum of 15%, effective retroactively from November 14, 2025. This decision aims to provide significant relief to importers, allowing them to claim refunds on the higher tariffs paid in the preceding months. The
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CHP Caliber, a new distributor based in New York, is making significant strides as it approaches the end of its first year, confirming partnerships with three new retailers and adding two watch brands to its portfolio. The company aims to serve as a bridge between independent watchmakers and U.S.
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Cartier has recently opened a new boutique in Palm Beach, Florida, continuing its expansion strategy in affluent locations. This latest store showcases both Swiss watches and fine jewelry, following a significant investment in the brand's Miami Design District showroom. The boutique is located within the historic Royal Poinciana
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Signet Jewelers has reported a 2% decrease in sales for its UK operations, attributed to store closures and increasing competition from rivals such as F. Hinds and Beaverbrooks. The company operates 81 Ernest Jones and 167 H. Samuel stores in the UK, significantly reduced from 272 a year ago. The