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At Dubai Watch Week, Rolex CEO Jean-Frédéric Dufour announced that the brand will not significantly expand its own retail presence and will continue its collaboration with authorized dealers. Dufour emphasized that the acquisition of the Swiss-based Bucherer was a unique opportunity, stating that it only represents a small
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The review highlights five affordable dress watches that blend style with functionality, challenging the notion that elegance comes at a high cost. The Q Timex Reissue stands out for its nostalgic design and comfort, while the Seiko SRPE51 offers a refined aesthetic with a versatile grey dial. The Baltic MR01
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The Armin Strom One Week Skeleton in Rose Gold showcases the brand's commitment to visible mechanics and exquisite hand finishing. This limited edition watch, with only 50 pieces available, features a solid 18k rose gold case that maintains meticulous proportions. Measuring 41mm in diameter and 10.6mm in
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The TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph for the Las Vegas Grand Prix 2025 is a limited-edition watch that showcases a striking design inspired by the vibrant nightlife of Las Vegas. With a black DLC-coated Grade 2 titanium case, the watch features an open-worked dial that transitions from violet
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Rolex invests CHF 100 million annually to maintain its watchmaking technology, emphasizing its commitment to in-house production. The company refrains from outsourcing, opting instead to manufacture all components internally and assemble each watch by hand in its facilities in Bien and Geneva. CEO Jean-Frédéric Dufour highlights that the
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Hublot celebrates the 75th anniversary of Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons with two limited editions of the Big Bang watch, released in conjunction with the Dubai Watch Week. The Big Bang Titanium Grey features a 43mm titanium case with King Gold accents, a unique two-tone grey carbon fibre dial, and
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The TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Skeleton for Las Vegas GP celebrates the excitement of night racing with its striking design and advanced features. Limited to 600 pieces, this watch features a 39mm black DLC-coated titanium case with an openworked dial that transitions from purple to deep blue, symbolizing the
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The Fratello Dress Watch Season concluded with the 34mm A. Lange & Söhne 1815 being crowned the best dress watch of 2025. Throughout the competition, readers voted on their favorite among 34 nominated watches, with the A. Lange & Söhne 1815 consistently defeating its competitors, including notable brands like Breguet
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The H. Moser & Cie. Streamliner Perpetual Moon Concept Meteorite showcases a streamlined design that reflects the elegance of luxury sports watches, introduced in tandem with Dubai Watch Week 2025. This timepiece features a 40mm steel case with a sophisticated moon phase complication crafted from Gibeon meteorite, known for its
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The Frederique Constant Highlife Chronograph Automatic Bamford Special Edition is a limited release of just 100 pieces, showcasing a unique collaboration between Frederique Constant and Bamford Watch Department. The watch features a 41mm grade 2 titanium case, finished with a black DLC coating, providing a distinctive, non-uniform texture while
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Jean-Frédéric Dufour, CEO of Rolex, addressed concerns during the Dubai Watch Week, emphasizing that Bucherer, its retail partner since 2023, will not replace Rolex's existing wholesale partners. He highlighted the importance of these partnerships in building Rolex's success and stated that Bucherer is a small
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The RZE UTD-8000-CKG represents a remarkable addition to the digital watch market, showcasing how smaller brands can effectively compete with established names. This model features a striking Cerakote green case, a black DLC bezel, and an amber display, all designed to enhance its military aesthetic. The watch maintains
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Keanu Reeves has had several stolen items returned to him, including a Rolex watch that was used in the John Wick films, according to confirmation from the FBI. The items were taken from his home, and their recovery has garnered significant attention, reflecting the high-profile nature of the actor&
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Micromilspec is celebrating its sixth anniversary by introducing vibrant new versions of its Dualtimer models, moving away from its traditional all-black dials. The new offerings, Perfect Blue, Perfect Green, and Perfect Sand, reflect a shift toward a more colorful civilian lineup while maintaining the brand's rugged, purpose-
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The Bell & Ross BR-X3 Tourbillon Micro-Rotor is a limited edition watch, with only 25 pieces available, retailing at CHF 80,000 or SGD 125,000. It features an innovative transparent steel and sapphire case that showcases the entire movement, designed with an elegant open-work layout. This
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Tudor has unveiled a new version of its Ranger field watch, now in a 36-millimeter size with a striking ‘Dune’ white dial. Known for its no-nonsense design, the Ranger has a history tied to the British North Greenland Expedition in the 1950s. The latest model retains oversized Arabic
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Chopard celebrates the 30th anniversary of its manufacture with the release of the stunning L.U.C Grand Strike, a watch that reflects over 11,000 hours of research and development. This remarkable timepiece features a grande sonnerie, petite sonnerie, and minute repeater, showcasing a history of innovation in chiming
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The Urwerk x Ulysse Nardin UR-FREAK represents a remarkable collaboration between two innovative watchmaking brands, merging the kinetic architecture of the Ulysse Nardin Freak with Urwerk’s signature wandering-hour satellites. This limited edition timepiece, with only 100 pieces produced, showcases a 44mm sandblasted titanium case that balances both
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The upcoming Hong Kong auction at Phillips features a stunning array of matching watch sets, with the highlight being the Concord Saratoga Splendour set, which includes four exquisite timepieces representing diamond, sapphire, ruby, and emerald. Each watch showcases unique movements crafted by Christophe Claret and is designed to prevent root
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Urwerk and Ulysse Nardin have collaborated to unveil the UR-Freak, a limited edition watch that merges their distinctive design philosophies. The UR-Freak features a 44mm sandblasted titanium case and a unique dial that combines a central silicon oscillator with Urwerk's signature satellite hour display. The watch
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The Daniel Roth Tourbillon in Platinum represents the brand's third iteration of its tourbillon watches, now featuring a striking monochromatic design. This model maintains the distinctive double-ellipse case, which is now crafted from platinum, offering a cooler aesthetic compared to its gold predecessors. Measuring 38.6mm x
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The Gérald Genta Genissima Oursin has been reimagined with two new 41mm models that introduce a contemporary twist to its distinctive design. Featuring blue or green meteorite dials, these new versions offer improved water resistance of 50 meters and are paired with rubber straps that enhance the overall sporty aesthetic.
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Two new Louis Vuitton Escale timepieces have been introduced at Dubai Watch Week, showcasing hardstone dials in natural turquoise and malachite. These unique watches not only feature exquisite aesthetics but also embody the craftsmanship associated with the luxury brand. The Escale collection has evolved since its inception, now including models
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Vacheron Constantin, celebrating its 270th anniversary in 2025, has a rich history marked by technical innovations and record-setting timepieces. The brand introduced its first watch with a calendar function in 1790 and created the thinnest movement in the world in 1955. Over the years, Vacheron Constantin has produced remarkable
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Chopard has unveiled its most intricate chiming watch yet, the L.U.C Grand Strike, further enhancing its legacy in the realm of chiming complications. This timepiece features a grande sonnerie, petite sonnerie, and minute repeater, all powered by a new manually-wound caliber that boasts 686 components. The 43mm
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The collaboration between Ulysse Nardin and URWERK has resulted in the creation of the UR-FREAK watch, which marks Ulysse Nardin's first partnership with another watchmaker. The UR-FREAK combines the innovative features of the Ulysse Nardin Freak series, known for its rejection of traditional watchmaking norms, with
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TAG Heuer has unveiled the Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph Air 1 at Dubai Watch Week, showcasing an impressive evolution of its predecessors. Weighing in at 85 grams, the new model incorporates solid gold components while retaining its iconic square case design, reworked with inspiration from Formula 1. The watch features
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Biver has introduced 11 new variants of the Automatique, showcasing a range of dials, including grand feu enamel and stone options. The Automatique, which features a proprietary microrotor movement and zero-reset seconds function, has been highly successful since its initial launch. The new models include various case materials and
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The De Bethune DB Kind of Two Jumping GMT is a remarkable watch that showcases duality through two independent dials, each representing a different time zone while being powered by a single movement crafted in the brand's Swiss workshops. This innovative design features a complex mechanism that ensures
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In the latest episode of the Worn & Wound podcast, Zach Kazan invites Griffin Bartsch to discuss the fall auction season, highlighting the recent sale of a high-priced steel Patek that has garnered significant attention in the watch community. Alongside this notable sale, they explore other interesting lots that
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At Dubai Watch Week, Georges Kern announced the 'House of Brands' strategy, which aims to revitalize two historic watchmakers, Universal Genève and Gallet, under the Breitling umbrella. This initiative marks a significant moment in the watch industry, as both brands have been dormant since the quartz crisis of
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The Chopard L.U.C Grand Strike is a highly sophisticated chiming watch unveiled at Dubai Watch Week 2025, marking a significant achievement in the brand's nearly 30-year history of crafting luxury timepieces. With over 11,000 hours of research and development, this watch features a tourbillon,
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Bremont has unveiled two upgraded models at Dubai Watch Week, showcasing the skeletonized Altitude Perpetual Calendar GMT Mono-pusher and the limited-edition Terra Nova 40.5 Jumping Hour Aventurine. The Terra Nova features a deep blue Aventurine dial housed in a frosted 904L steel case, limited to just 50
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Master comedian Tom Segura engages in an entertaining dialogue with Erik and Max about his passion for watches and collecting. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including his experiences with various watch brands, from FP Journe to the iconic 6263 Daytona. Segura shares insights on his collection philosophy,
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The Biver Automatique Clous de Paris is a luxury watch introduced at Dubai Watch Week 2025, showcasing a blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern innovation. Founded by Jean-Claude Biver in 2023, the brand quickly gained recognition for its expertise and unique design approach. The timepiece features a striking blue
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On December 13, 2025, Ineichen Auctioneers in Zurich will present a significant dual-lot event featuring the only White Rabbit wristwatch ever to be auctioned, alongside the original painting "A Mad Horological Party" by Konstantin Chaykin. The wristwatch is a grand-complication masterpiece, recognized as one of the
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The Girard-Perregaux Laureato Three Gold Bridges is a limited edition watch celebrating the brand's legacy as a pioneer in the integrated sports watch category. Launched to mark the 50th anniversary of the Laureato, this timepiece features a 41mm stainless steel case with an octagonal white gold bezel
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Bovet has introduced the Récital 30 Worldtimer Seddiqi Limited Edition, celebrating Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons’ 75th anniversary. This limited edition watch, available in only seven pieces, features a 42mm Dimier-style case crafted in grade 5 titanium or 18k red gold, with a blend of polished and satin-brushed finishes.
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The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Mattar Bin Lahej Limited Edition watch showcases a remarkable fusion of contemporary Italian design and sophisticated Swiss mechanics. Limited to just 10 pieces, this timepiece features a 40mm sandblasted titanium case, adorned with laser-engraved Arabic calligraphy inspired by the words of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed
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The updated Oris ProPilot Date Collection represents a thoughtful evolution of a practical design rooted in the brand's rich heritage of pilot watches. It features a refined 41mm stainless steel case with improved proportions, sharper edges, and a slimmer profile of 11.7mm. The dials come in black,
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The Louis Vuitton Escale Malachite and Turquoise watches represent a luxurious blend of craftsmanship and design, featuring stone dials made from malachite and turquoise, and protected by platinum elements. These limited edition pieces, only 30 of each available, showcase a 40mm case that incorporates ornamental stones, requiring precise cutting techniques
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The De Bethune DB25 Perpetual Sky represents an evolution in the brand's prestigious DB25 line, merging the complexity of a perpetual calendar with a stunning celestial dial. Crafted from polished grade 5 titanium, the watch maintains a compact 40mm size and 11.3mm height, featuring integrated hollowed lugs
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The Tudor Ranger collection has introduced a new model featuring a Dune White dial and a 36mm case, expanding upon the existing 39mm version. This watch is designed as an all-round exploration timepiece, echoing the aesthetic of vintage Rolex models, particularly the Explorer 1016. The new 36mm variant is
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The Laurent Ferrier Classic Origin Beige is a luxurious watch that celebrates the brand's 15th anniversary with a refined design featuring a 5N red gold case and a serene beige opaline dial. The watch maintains a classic 40mm diameter and 10.7mm thickness, showcasing elegant red gold markers
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Audemars Piguet has introduced an innovative setting device for its Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar during Dubai Watch Week 2025. This device aims to simplify the adjustment process for automatic perpetual calendars, which are known for their complex mechanisms that adjust the date and other functions based on the calendar year.
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The Schwarz Etienne 1902 GMT is a new watch that combines sophisticated design with technical excellence. It features a 39 mm grade 5 titanium case that is both lightweight and durable, with a polished bezel and satin-brushed surfaces. The watch is equipped with a micro-rotor movement, the ASE
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The TAG Heuer Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph Air 1 represents a significant innovation in the world of high-end watches, combining a rattrapante movement with a groundbreaking titanium case design. This limited edition timepiece, with only 30 units being produced, utilizes advanced manufacturing techniques such as Selective Laser Melting to
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Norqain has launched a limited edition of the Wild One watch, featuring a unique dial made from genuine iron meteorite, set within a striking burgundy case. This special edition is part of the Independence collection and showcases Norqain's commitment to innovative design and materials. The watch includes a
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The Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean has reached its fourth generation, continuing the legacy of precision and luxury synonymous with the Omega brand. This latest iteration promises enhanced features while maintaining the high standards of craftsmanship that enthusiasts have come to expect. The design reflects a blend of modern aesthetics and
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The feature "Striking The Mark" delves into the significance of case hallmarks on luxury watches, highlighting their role in indicating authenticity and metal purity. It explores how collectors value crisp hallmarks as markers of condition and craftsmanship. The narrative discusses various hallmark symbols across different countries, such as