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Louis Vuitton has unveiled the five finalists and jury members for the second edition of its Watch Prize for Independent Creatives. This year attracted a significant number of entries from independent watchmakers globally, highlighting the increasing interest in both the prize and independent horology. After thorough evaluation by a committee
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Porsche recently celebrated the 90th birthday of Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, the influential designer behind the iconic 911, by launching a limited-edition capsule collection that reflects his design philosophy. The collection includes the Chronograph 1 – 90 F. A. Porsche, a modern interpretation of the original 1972 watch, featuring black-coated titanium and
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Seiko has launched a pair of limited edition watches from the Seiko 5 Sports collection, designed specifically for winter sports enthusiasts. The models, available in striking purple and brown colorways, reflect a unique aesthetic inspired by winter sports equipment. Built on the popular "5KX" platform, these watches feature
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A legendary dive watch, the Zodiac Sea Wolf, has surfaced at Ross Dress for Less stores for an astonishing price of $125, significantly lower than its retail value of $1,600 to $2,300. This unexpected discount has sparked excitement on Reddit, with numerous users sharing their experiences of finding
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The A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange Jumping Seconds is a limited edition watch that exemplifies luxury and precision with its 18K white gold case and 18K rose gold dial. It features a unique mechanism for jumping seconds, complemented by a constant-force escapement and a zero-reset function, allowing for precise
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The Reference 5308G 'Quad Comp' by Patek Philippe showcases a modern approach to high complication watchmaking, designed to meet contemporary demands for larger and more substantial timepieces. With a 42mm white gold case, the watch features a microrotor movement that diverges from the vintage aesthetics of previous models.
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The year 2025 has brought forth an impressive array of timepieces that exemplify the pinnacle of horological craftsmanship, making them ideal gifts for discerning collectors. The featured watches include the Vacheron Constantin Historiques 222, which celebrates the brand's 270th anniversary with a stainless steel reinterpretation of a classic
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The Fortis Stratoliner S-41 has launched a new collection of chronograph models that highlight the brand's commitment to space exploration and robustness. With a 41mm case and a water resistance of 200m, these watches come in various materials including recycled stainless steel and DLC-coated options. Each model features
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La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton is set to host the biennial Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Independent Creatives for the second time, following the inaugural edition won by Raúl Pagès. The prize aims to celebrate the creativity and craftsmanship of the independent watchmaking industry. For the 2025-2026 edition, 20
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Patek Philippe is set to host its Grand Exhibition of Watch Art in Milan from October 2 to 18, 2026, marking the seventh edition of this event. The exhibition will take place at the renovated CityOval, a former sports pavilion, and will be the largest organized by the brand to
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The Armin Strom Gravity Equal Force Ultimate Sapphire Salmon is a limited edition watch, with only 25 pieces available, designed to capture attention with its unique salmon-colored mainplate. This watch features a stainless steel 41mm case and a gray nubuck strap, offering a blend of modern and traditional aesthetics. It
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James Lamb has introduced the Linea Editions, a limited series of watches featuring hand-engraved titanium dials and an Argentium silver case. This new line represents a significant evolution in design, with a more complex case structure and larger dimensions compared to the Origin Series. Each watch maintains the same manually
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The Longines Master Collection introduces a limited edition watch to celebrate the 2026 Year of the Horse, coinciding with the Chinese Lunar New Year. This model is a moon phase watch featuring a deep red sunray-brushed dial that symbolizes good fortune and prosperity. With a total of 2,026 pieces
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The Alterum Worldtimer Horizon is a limited edition watch that embodies the essence of modernism in its design philosophy, emphasizing simplicity and clarity over ornamentation. Inspired by architectural masterpieces like Frank Lloyd Wright’s Guggenheim Museum and Apple Park, the watch features a unique dial without conventional hands, utilizing four
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The Girard-Perregaux Bridges Cosmos has returned as a unique piece, reinterpreting the original model introduced in 2019 with new materials and refined aesthetics while maintaining its impressive technical features. This watch showcases a titanium case with a distinctive design and incorporates a one-minute tourbillon along with two rotating globes that
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The photo report highlights the vibrant atmosphere and notable watch spotting at Dubai Watch Week 2025, one of the largest watch events in the region, attracting nearly 50,000 attendees. It showcases unique timepieces from various brands, including exclusive Rolex models and vintage finds, while also featuring a diversion to
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The Victory Watch, made by James McCabe and presented to Admiral Lord Nelson, sold for £152,400 at Sotheby’s Fine Watches sale, which was below the low estimate. This watch, with its presentation inscription dated August 20, 1805, captures a personal moment in Nelson's life just before
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Sher has introduced its first "grown-up" watch, the Sher x That Watch Podcast Limited Edition Dive Watch, designed in collaboration with the hosts of That Watch Podcast. This limited edition, with only 300 pieces available, is crafted from corrosion-resistant 316L stainless steel and features a matte ceramic bezel
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The Lord Elgin Direct Read 7775, affectionately known as the Chevron, is a captivating timepiece that reflects the peak of mid-century watch design. Released in 1957, it featured advanced elements such as a unique jumping hour mechanism and a distinctive Chevron design on its face. The watch measures 31.5mm
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The luxury watch industry is facing challenges related to brand building, democratisation, and retail experience, particularly in engaging younger consumers from the Millennial and Gen Z demographics. Traditional luxury marketing imagery is becoming outdated, necessitating a shift in how brands connect with a new generation of watch enthusiasts who value
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Bulova and Stetson have partnered to celebrate their shared heritage and craftsmanship with a new collection of men's automatic watches, timed to coincide with Bulova's 150th anniversary. This collaboration honors the historical connection between the two brands, which began in 1930 through family ties and has
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Gerald Ratner is attempting to buy back the UK retail operations of Signet Jewelers, which includes the H. Samuel and Ernest Jones brands, 34 years after he lost control of the company. Ratner has criticized the US-based management for neglecting the UK division, arguing that their focus on the larger
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Breitling has unveiled a special blue and black version of its Superocean Heritage for Bucherer, marking a return to exclusive pieces for the retailer now owned by Rolex. While many brands previously created unique blue editions for Bucherer, this trend seems to have diminished since the acquisition, raising questions about
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Vacheron Constantin has expanded its presence in the United States by opening two new boutiques in Atlanta and Palm Beach, continuing a retail legacy that began in 1832. The Atlanta boutique, situated in Phipps Plaza, is designed to reflect the brand's heritage while incorporating elements of the city&
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The Swiss watch industry is experiencing its first employment downturn since the post-Covid era, with about a quarter of companies utilizing the country's short-time work program to manage staffing while avoiding permanent job cuts. The government has extended this program's duration in response to a persistent
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The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph x fragment Limited Edition represents the third collaboration between TAG Heuer and Hiroshi Fujiwara, a pioneer in streetwear design. This watch builds on the legacy of the Carrera model introduced in 1963, emphasizing clarity and mechanics without sacrificing style. The modern Glassbox design maintains the
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The Breguet Classique 7235 is a remarkable tribute to the brand's heritage, celebrating its 250th anniversary with a design that reflects the distinctive Breguet style established by its founder, Abraham-Louis Breguet. While it may not boast the most complex features or innovations compared to other models released in
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The Movado Museum Imperiale watch combines a rich heritage with modern design elements, embodying the brand's commitment to quality and aesthetic appeal. Building on the iconic Museum Dial first introduced in 1947, the Museum Imperiale features a clean dial design with a signature sun marker at 12 o&
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The Capri collection from De Rijke & Co. features a unique and elegantly sculpted dress watch that emphasizes form and proportion, inspired by the island of Capri. The watch boasts a compact stainless steel case measuring 28.5mm wide, 38mm long, and only 6.5mm thick, embodying a new minimalist
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The MONOCHROME Montre de Souscription 4 is set to launch on December 18, 2025, at 3 PM Central European Time. This limited edition watch, with only 33 pieces available, follows a successful series of previous Montre de Souscription releases. It features a unique dial design co-created with a young designer