Insights
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- Brand Spotlight
A Diver’s Watch Born in the Desert
The 500-piece Blancpain Bathyscaphe Day Date Desert Edition tells a story unlike any other.
08 Mar 2021
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- Brand Spotlight
Bell & Ross to Partner with the Patrouille De France
Bell & Ross – the reference brand in Aviation watches – was chosen by the armée de l'Air et de l’Espace (French Air and Space Force) to become the official watchmaking partner of the patrouille de France (French Acrobatic Patrol).
02 Mar 2021
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- Curated by Cortina
What Watch To Pair With Your Chinese Zodiac Sign
Astrology-based selections, can’t argue with that.
17 Feb 2021
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- Curated by Cortina
Invite Prosperity and Good Fortune into Your Lives with these Red-Themed Watches
Ever since we can remember, the colour red has always been synonymous with the Chinese New Year. Here are some perfect watches to paint the town red.
10 Feb 2021
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- Curated by Cortina
Choosing the Right Couple Watch for Your Valentine
This Valentine’s Day, shower your better half with gifts that are oh so fine.
05 Feb 2021
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- Curated by Cortina
Work of Art: Exclusive Timepieces to Ring in the Year of the Ox
These commemorative timepieces are a natural extension of those born in the year of the ox.
22 Jan 2021
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- Brand Spotlight
Faster, Sleeker and Sportier Than Ever: Zenith Unveils the Chronomaster Sport, With an Evolved El Primero Calibre Measuring 1/10th Of A Second
Some of life’s most decisive moments happen in a fraction of a second. A tight race towards the finish line, a perfectly struck ball scoring a goal, or even an instinctive decision at the crossroads of life, these instances are what shape the future. Zenith accompanies those who are always on the move towards achieving their dreams with an equally fast-paced chronograph: the new Chronomaster Sport collection, capable of measurements with an accuracy of 1/10th of a second.
22 Jan 2021
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- Brand Spotlight
Why the Nautilus Truly Represents Patek Philippe’s Ideals Today
The Nautilus is easily the most recognised and demanded Patek Philippe collection in the world. Here are the real reasons why it’s so coveted.
08 Jan 2021
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- Brand Spotlight
Everything Patek Philippe Released in 2020, in One Article
For anyone who hasn’t managed to keep up with the steady release of timepieces by Patek Philippe, here’s a quick run-through for your easy reference.
21 Dec 2020
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- Watch Knowledge
Minute Repeater
A repeater is a watch that provides an acoustic dimension in time-telling. This is achieved in mechanical timepieces with a striking mechanism using hammers that strike gongs to sound the time, typically indicating the hours and minutes.
11 Dec 2020
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- Watch Knowledge
Tourbillon
The tourbillon is one of the most fascinating horological complications with origins dating back to the late 16th century. It is basically a mechanism that improves the precision of a watch by having the escapement placed within a carriage that rotates completely on its own axis.
25 Nov 2020
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- Brand Spotlight
The Cult Classic Black Bay Fifty-Eight Now Available in Navy Blue
It is a rare occurrence that you get watch enthusiasts all around the world so excited about the launch of a new colour in an existing collection. It could have been attributed to the success of marketing, but realistically, it was probably because the collection in question was the Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight.
05 Nov 2020