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The Ace Jewelers X Fears Brunswick 38 ‘De Stijl’ Edition is a limited edition watch celebrating the Dutch De Stijl art movement, marking Ace Jewelers' 50th anniversary. This unique timepiece features a striking dial inspired by Piet Mondrian’s minimalist style, cleverly incorporating hour markers within the artistic motif.
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Dubai Watch Week 2025 showcased an impressive array of timepieces, attracting a record-breaking 49,000 attendees and featuring over 90 brands. The event was celebrated for its vibrant atmosphere and hospitality, notably from the Seddiqi family, which has been pivotal in creating an engaging experience for collectors and enthusiasts alike.
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The Blancpain Grande Double Sonnerie represents a groundbreaking achievement in horology, designed under the leadership of Marc A. Hayek. This wristwatch features a unique dual-melody system allowing it to play two distinct melodies, including the full Westminster sequence, while also being robust enough for everyday wear. The watch integrates a
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James Lamdin is a prominent figure in the vintage watch market, recognized for his extensive experience and insight. As a co-founder of the RedBar Group, a well-known collector meetup, he later established Analog Shift, a vintage and pre-owned watch dealer acquired by Watches of Switzerland in 2020. During a live
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The A. Lange & Söhne Centennial Tourbillon, originally showcased at the 1900 Paris World Exhibition, has a rich history as a remarkable pocket watch. Featuring a one-minute tourbillon and an enameled depiction of the goddess Minerva, this timepiece was commissioned in 1900 and initially delivered to a jeweler in Dresden.
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The Felipe Pikullik Mondphase II represents a significant milestone in independent watchmaking, showcasing the brand's first in-house calibre, FPMP2. Known for his exceptional decorative techniques, Pikullik transitions from enhancing pre-existing movements to creating a fully original design that emphasizes both technical functionality and aesthetic appeal. The new movement
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The Louis Erard x Konstantin Chaykin Unforgettable watch is a limited edition piece inspired by the Slavic myth of the Frog Princess, featuring a unique dial design that resembles a frog, complete with large reptilian eyes at 9 and 3 o'clock. This collaboration introduces a reimagined case construction
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Christie’s upcoming auction in Hong Kong features a remarkable selection of complicated watches paired with metal bracelets, a rarity in the high-end watch market. Among the highlights are notable pieces from Patek Philippe and A. Lange & Söhne, including the Patek Philippe ref. 3448⁄8 with a possibly unique
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EONIQ, based in Hong Kong, celebrates a decade of bespoke watchmaking by introducing the new Malbec series, which showcases the brand's expertise in custom dials. This elegant watch features a 38.5mm wide and 45.5mm long 316L steel case, complemented by reliable Miyota 9039 calibers and sapphire
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Mk II and Project Recover have collaborated to release the limited edition Hellion-BAKU tribute watch, designed to honor the missing members of Underwater Demolition Team-10. This modern field watch draws inspiration from historic military designs, featuring a brushed 316L stainless steel case, 100 meters of water resistance, and a double-domed
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Hublot has launched two limited winter editions of the Big Bang Unico, celebrating the beauty of the snowy season with innovative designs. The Big Bang Unico Winter Sapphire features a 42mm polished sapphire crystal case that provides a clear view of its intricate movement, while the Winter Titanium Ceramic edition
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The Ferro Paramount Vino is a thoughtfully designed watch that pays homage to the elegance of Art Deco style, combining vintage aesthetics with modern manufacturing. With dimensions of 38mm in diameter and a thickness of just 8.35mm, it strikes a balance between contemporary wearability and classic appeal. The watch
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The Blancpain Grande Double Sonnerie 15GSQ stands as the most intricate watch ever crafted by the brand, showcasing a remarkable chiming mechanism that includes a grande and petite sonnerie, a minute repeater, a flying tourbillon, and a retrograde perpetual calendar. Created over eight years, the watch consists of 1,053
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The piece highlights a curated selection of luxurious watches suitable for transitioning from professional settings to social events. Each timepiece embodies a blend of elegance and functionality, with brands like Chanel, Dior, and Cartier showcasing their craftsmanship through unique designs and premium materials. From Chanel's minimalistic Premiere Galon
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Watches are predominantly made from materials such as stainless steel, titanium, gold, and platinum, each offering unique advantages. Stainless steel is favored for its strength and corrosion resistance, making it ideal for tool watches. Titanium boasts a superior strength-to-weight ratio and biocompatibility, although it is costlier to produce. Gold serves
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Swiss watch exports to the United States have significantly declined, with a staggering 46.9% drop in October, following a 55.6% decrease in September. This downturn is a direct result of the unpredictable tariff policies implemented by the Trump administration, which began with a 31% additional tariff announced in
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UBS House of Craft hosted an exclusive event in Chicago, where guests engaged in an intimate discussion with IWC North America Brand President Stanislas Rambaud and Hodinkee Senior Editor Mark Kauzlarich. The event, held at IWC's Oak Street boutique, focused on the Ingenieur collection, which has garnered attention
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Dress watches are often misunderstood and deemed simple or unimpressive, yet they embody a significant design achievement that deserves recognition. Traditionally, dress watches featured polished surfaces and minimalistic dials, focusing on timekeeping with few complications. The evolution of wristwatches has shifted towards tool watches, but the resurgence of dress watches
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Small watches offer a unique blend of functionality and style, showcasing clean design and honest proportions without the need for oversized cases. The review highlights a curated list of small watches ranging from affordable options like the Casio F-91W to luxury pieces such as the Rolex Explorer 14270. Each watch
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The 2025 Urwerk watch releases showcase the brand's innovative spirit through a diverse lineup of unique timepieces, each reflecting Urwerk’s commitment to unconventional design and mechanical artistry. Among the highlights are the UR-Freak, a limited edition collaboration with Ulysse Nardin featuring a rotating movement and wandering satellite
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In 2025, TAG Heuer showcased a diverse range of watch releases, emphasizing its strong ties to motorsport while embracing modern design and material innovations. The new lineup includes the Monaco Chronograph “Night Racing” Limited Edition, featuring a striking design and advanced materials, along with the Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph Air 1,
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The AVI-8 CVRT 3775A Automatic is a new tactical-inspired everyday tool watch that marks a departure from the brand's traditional pilot's watch designs. Developed in collaboration with Worn & Wound Creative Services, this model emphasizes a minimalist aesthetic while retaining military and aviation influences. Its 37.
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Kikuo Ibe, the founder of G-Shock, shared his inspiring journey at a recent panel, detailing the development of the iconic watch that has sold over 100 million units worldwide. The idea for G-Shock originated from a personal experience when Ibe dropped a watch gifted by his father, which led him
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Dubai Watch Week showcased the resurgence of hardstone dials, highlighting the craftsmanship of various luxury watch brands. Notable pieces included Biver's Automatique Atelier series featuring unique stones like mahogany obsidian and lavender jade, and Gerald Charles' Maestro 9.0 Tourbillon Tiger’s Eye, celebrating both the brand&
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London's Bond Street has emerged as the most expensive location for retail rents globally, experiencing a significant 22% increase over the past year. This rise is attributed to the opening of Europe’s largest Rolex boutique and the expansion of Patek Philippe’s salon, propelling it ahead of
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The Blancpain Grande Double Sonnerie is an extraordinary timepiece, taking eight years to develop, and represents the brand's most complicated watch to date. It features a dual melody four-tone sonnerie, a perpetual calendar, and a flying tourbillon, all housed in a 47mm gold case. The Grande Double Sonnerie
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The March LA.B Belza Surf Watch has been reimagined in a sleek titanium edition, appealing to outdoor sports enthusiasts with its robust design and advanced features. Crafted in grade 2 titanium, the watch features a 40mm case that is 200 meters water-resistant, adorned with a green ceramic bezel and
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The Vanguart Black Hole Tourbillon in Rose Gold is a limited edition watch, with only eight pieces available, showcasing the brand's commitment to independent watchmaking. This model features a unique case design that merges the case and movement into a cohesive structure, measuring 45mm diagonally but designed to
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Dubai Watch Week 2025 marked a significant milestone in its evolution, celebrating both its 10th anniversary and the 75th anniversary of Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons. The event transformed from a local gathering for watch collectors into a prominent global watch fair, attracting enthusiasts, brands, and press from around the world.
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The Circula ProSea is the brand's latest addition to its collection of high-quality mechanical tool watches, designed in collaboration with renowned designer Guy Bove. This diver's watch features a unique dial inspired by manta ray skin, offering a visually striking texture that enhances readability. The ProSea