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HANDS-ON: The Chopard Alpine Eagle 41mm we are all pining for

There’s definitely not a shortage of stainless-steel sports watches in the marketplace. It’s a truly saturated category due to the high demand, so if you’re going to draw attention away from the usual suspects then the design you bring to market has to be distinct and fresh. Fortunately, that is exactly what the Chopard Alpine … Continued

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Watching Movies: It’s Like ‘Top Gun,’ But Real: Glen Powell And Jonathan Majors Fly Planes Wearing IWC and Rolex In ‘Devotion’

Powell heads to the cockpit once more in 2022 for our watch-related movie of the week.

Year In Review: The Rise And Fall Of The Hype Watch

Last year, a handful of specific watches – you know the ones – went from “rather expensive, even for a luxury item” to “these prices simply cannot be real.” This year, the bubble popped. Here’s what happened, and what it means for 2023.

Happenings: 14 Pièce Unique Timepieces Will Be Sold This Weekend At The TimeForArt Auction

A first-of-its-kind auction sees the worlds of art and high horology collide through the Phillips New York Watch Auction: SEVEN.

The Collector’s Corner – The First-Generation Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore

The Royal Oak Offshore may not be on everybody’s wishlist this Christmas, but quite a few gentlemen would be okay with getting a first edition of “The Beast” to crown their collections. The hype might revolve around the Royal Oak designed by Gerald Genta in 1972, but the Offshore series is no less critical to […]

INTRODUCING: A striking engraved masterclass from the Parmigiani Fleurier La Rosa Celeste

Parmigiani Fleurier is experiencing a mammoth resurgence under the watchful eye of Guido Terreni – we had a taste of this with their incredible releases from Watches & Wonders like the Tonda PF Skeleton. Today’s topic, however, honours the brand’s founder and master watchmaker, Michel Parmigiani. A special person deserves a special watch. This prompted … Continued

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Gift Guide: For The Parents Who Gave Us Every Little Thing

When the milk and cookies are gone – we must honor the parents who went the extra mile.

Introducing – The Zenith Defy Extreme Double Tourbillon

Zenith’s Defy Extreme erupted on the scene in 2021 as a high-testosterone brother to the already virile, heavy-duty, high-performance Defy collection. Making its debut with a 1/100th of a second chronograph with two escapements, the Defy Extreme is back with an even more complex high-frequency chronograph movement equipped with two independent tourbillon mechanisms. Available in […]

Introducing: Nivada Grenchen And Worn & Wound Team Up For A Vintage-Inspired Collab With A Surprise Inside

Mecaquartz or Valjoux 72? The choice is up to you.

Gold rush: Three discontinued gold watches you can have for a bargain

Solid gold watches can be wildly expensive, and this is partly why the consumer base largely focuses on stainless-steel references. But those who are willing to do the leg-work can track down some really interesting vintage gold watches that, in the scope of what they offer, can be had for quite a bargain. As a … Continued

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