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Why the Patek Philippe Ref. 5270 is Special, Even Among Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Chronographs
The iconic reference 5270 sees a new model in a classic material. In the world of Patek Philippe, this particular reference is truly unique. Here’s why.
11 Jul 2020
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Manual Winding Movement
A mechanical manual winding movement, also known as a hand-wound movement, is one by which the mainspring is wound by hand via the crown. This is unlike an automatic movement where its mainspring is wound either by way of an oscillating weight or manually by turning the crown.
01 Jul 2020
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Retrograde Display
Retrograde displays are typically semi-circular indications featuring a hand or pointer that follows the curve of an arc to highlight a horological function.
26 Jun 2020
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Power Reserve
The power reserve of a mainspring-driven mechanical watch or clock generally refers to the amount of time the timekeeping instrument can run autonomously.
18 Jun 2020
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Perpetual Calendar
A perpetual calendar watch features the calendar mechanism that auto-corrects for the different days of each month, regardless of whether it is 28, 29, 30 or 31, and that means it takes leap years into account as well.
07 Jun 2020
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H. Moser & Cie. Works with MB&F Creating Two Outstanding Pieces That Combine The DNA of These Independents
With all this turmoil around the world, it is vital that everyone stick together and stay united in weathering the storm. For two independent watch brands – H. Moser & Cie. and MB&F – they have taken it quite literally, forming a very unlikely collaboration to produce two incredible, limited edition pieces.
29 May 2020
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Annual Calendar
A watch equipped with an annual calendar mechanism correctly indicates the dates of all 12 months where manual intervention is only required once each year.
17 May 2020
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OMEGA Adds Full Gold Models to the Speedmaster 38mm Collection
Blending classic Moonwatch design with refined feminine style, the Speedmaster 38 mm has become a popular choice with women across the world. Now, OMEGA is heightening the levels of luxury yet again by introducing new models in full 18K gold.
11 May 2020
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Two New Shades Of Aqua Terra
OMEGA’s classic collection gets a boost of extra colour - with new dials in blue and green.
03 May 2020
