Insights
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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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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
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- Watch Knowledge
Diver Counter
The rotating bezel, commonly found on sports watches, is a utilitarian tool when used in conjuction with the time shown by the running movement.
29 Oct 2020
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- Watch Knowledge
Chronograph
A chronograph is a time-telling instrument such as a pocket watch or wristwatch equipped with a mechanism that can measure short intervals of time on demand.
21 Oct 2020
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- Brand Spotlight
Diving Deep into the TUDOR Naval Heritage
Taking a closer look at the long history of TUDOR divers’ watches.
16 Oct 2020
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- Watch Knowledge
Bezel
The bezel is the ring or frame that secures a transparent protective layer of material made of either sapphire crystal, mineral glass or plexiglass over the dial and to the watch case.
05 Oct 2020
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- Brand Spotlight
Rhapsody in a Patek Philippe Ref. 5370P-011 Blue
The Patek Philippe Ref. 5370P has returned in a new glossy blue, and it is a sumptuous stunner.
22 Sep 2020
