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Transparency and Sustainability in Watchmaking
The issue of transparency in watchmaking is moving from the fringes to the mainstream, thanks to a focus by younger collectors on sustainability. Yet the lack of standards is worrying. We look at the issues, and propose a modest compromise.
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Everything You Need To Know About Titanium Watches: Part One
Titanium has become a staple in watchmaking. Its features continue to make it popular from not being allergic to it, to even being self-cleaning.
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Seiko President Akio Naito on Making the Sports Watch Work for Grand Seiko
We interview the new President of Seiko Watch Corporation on the subject of communicating the differences between Seiko and Grand Seiko.
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A Look Into a Watch’s Direct Dual Impulse System
Moving beyond the standard Swiss lever system, we move straight into the new Grand Seiko system of regulating organs in part five of our continuing series exploring what makes time tick.
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Tested to Extremes: Rolex Watches for Risk Takers
Robust and reliable timepieces that perform flawlessly for every season and reason.
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Deep Dive Into Natural and Detent Escapements of Watches
The lever escapement is by no means the only arrangement for the regulating organs of the wristwatch. We look at just two largely historical forms here.
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Built to Last: Rolex Watches for Every Realm
Whether in the depths of the deepest oceans to the summits of the highest mountains, in the air and on the sea, there is a Rolex watch for the intrepid adventurer in you.
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A. Lange & Söhne’s Tino Bobe On Creating The Little Lange 1 Moonphase
A. Lange & Söhne Head of Manufacturing Tino Bobe completes our troika of conversations with veterans at the brand.
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Rolex Gem-set Timepieces: Exquisite Expressions of Decadence
Nothing says joie de vivre like diamonds, as Rolex demonstrates with four timepieces of unparalleled resplendence.
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Cartier’s Cloche de Cartier Sounds The Bell of the Modern Times
Cartier sticks to creating fine timepieces by revisiting its statement models and giving them the 21st century treatment. Cloche de Cartier is exactly that.
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Inspiring Rolex Timepieces for the Distinguished Gentleman
Gleaming with timeless style and status, these four classic Rolex watches are the perfect embodiment of refinement, nobility and precision.
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Weight Watchers: The Increasingly Important Component of A Watch
Is there an ideal weight for a watch? While there is a cheery race towards the lightest possible watch, there are some important caveats. We find out what industry leaders and experts think.
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