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HANDS-ON: The new Zenith Defy Revival A3691 & A3690 Boutique Edition

The idea of a re-edition within the watch market is nothing new. Many brands have woken up to the huge demand for revivals, recreations, or remixes of their lauded vintage references. But when these designs date to the specialist era of watchmaking, where multiple brands turned to the same dial, case, and movement manufacturers, there … Continued

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Introducing – The Cuervo y Sobrinos Historiador Gran Premio de Cuba 1957

The Swiss brand with Cuban heritage expands its Historiador collection with a racing-red chronograph inspired by the exciting Cuban Grand Prix of 1957. Looking back over its shoulder, Cuervo y Sorbinos has chosen its flamboyant vintage-inspired Historiador model to host the chronograph. Decked out in rich colours that echo those of Juan Manuel Fangio’s winning […]

Introducing – The Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Spring Drive 5 Days Lake Suwa SLGA021G

By now, it’s pretty well known that Grand Seiko loves to play around with dial textures and colours and is quite good at it too. So whenever a press release of a new model comes up, we immediately envision a specific type of watch with a faceted case, an intricately brushed and polished dial inspired […]

THE IMMORTALS – The Chopard Alpine Eagle is a luxurious remix of an ’80s classic

Integrated-bracelet luxury sports watches aren’t going anywhere, and more high-end manufacturers are getting into the game. Or getting back into it, as is the case with Chopard. Their modern-day classic, the Chopard Alpine Eagle, launched in 2019, has proven to be their biggest hit in recent memory, and it’s easy to see why. Based on their … Continued

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How I’d Spend $100K: First, I’d Buy A Patek. Then A Rolex. But I’d Save Some Money For The Bunny

A new series where we ask our editors to build their fantasy collection.

Hands-on – The 62MAS-Inspired Seiko Prospex 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation SLA065

A couple of weeks ago, Seiko released a new dive watch as part of the SLAxxx series – the higher-end collection with the most advanced features the brand can pack. Once again, it had to do with the most emblematic dive watch of the brand, the 62MAS – which is also the brand’s first-ever and, […]

Vintage Watches: A Market Update And Trend Report Fresh Off The Original Miami Beach Antique Show

Recapping North America’s best vintage watch show in Miami and talking trends with those who were there.

Talking Watches: With Allen Wright, Collector And Crane Operator

Explore Wright’s collection of modern watches he built to his own tastes.

Do you wear a genuine NATO strap? Probably not, according to this trademark – and some retailers aren’t happy

NATO What’s in a name? Potentially a lot of cash, marketing leverage and credibility when it comes to the world of trademarks. These legal registrations of intellectual property can be genuinely useful, too. Trademarks evolved to protect the public from deceit, emerging out of consumer-protection court cases where one company sued another for using deceptive marketing … Continued

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In-Depth – The Unique & Remarkable Louis Vuitton Tambour Jacquemart Minute Repeater 200 Years

As the world’s most valuable luxury brand, Louis Vuitton is associated in every corner of the globe with high-quality leather goods and accessories. Maintaining a consistent level of impeccable quality across all product lines is a prerequisite, and Louis Vuitton’s relatively young watchmaking division reveals how earnest the brand is in securing a rung in […]