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10 Reasons Why: Rolex Cosmograph Daytona
The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona was launched in 1963, and today, over half a century later, it is still with us, the Daytona, a serious contender for the title of most famous
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Five of the most unusual materials used in watchmaking
For centuries, watches were in brass, and later, in many other types of non-oxidising metals such as gold, platinum, stainless steel, titanium and aerospace alloys. These are accompanied by rubies,
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A pilot’s watch by Montblanc
The Montblanc 1858 Small Second Special Edition is pure pilot’s , and what’s more, the vintage pilot’s appearance, with black dial, cathedral hands, generous SuperLuminova and a small seconds
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Montblanc's 10 best watches 2015
Just the fact that we can compile a “top ten” for Montblanc provides an indication of the breadth and depth of the brand’s work. From innovation in wearable technology to some exceptionally
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After 145 years of men-only models, IWC launches its first collection for women
The new Portofino Midsize models are groundbreaking because IWC has, up until now, been a totally men's watches brand. For many years their slogan has been "Engineered for men.". Even though watches
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4 of the best: Chronograph Watches
The chronograph, with its subdials and pushers, is one of the most familiar watch types on the market. It's easy to point out that a smartphone costing a fraction of the price would be far more
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On Air with IWC Schaffhausen
Every IWC Schaffhausen collection has a unique story behind it. What better way to get to know this year’s stars – Pilot’s Watches – by speaking to one of IWC’s most important personalities who
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Grieb & Benzinger - skeletonized watches for women
Up until recently, mechanical watches were generally a predominantly male-oriented product, with women's watches principally featuring jewel-setting. Skeletonized watches are a case apart, because
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Jaquet Droz - the Bird Repeater
Jaquet Droz has a long history of building automatons, and the company made some remarkable bird automatons in the 1700s. Those pieces often included mechanically-powered whistles that duplicated
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Top ten pilot's watches 2012
Pilot's watches are amongst the most distinctive types of fine mechanical timepiece. They are characteristic for their great legibility, black dials with white numerals and hands reminiscent of cockpit instruments, and a
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Top five candidates for the first wristwatch in the world
Arnaud Bamberger, Executive Chairman of Cartier UK, says, in an exclusive interview for LUXOS , "Alberto Santos-Dumont was the person for whom the first wristwatch was created by Louis Cartier, at the beginning of the la
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Rolex Sky-Dweller - new at Baselworld 2012
At Baselworld 2012, Rolex unusually introduced something very new, a complete new product family titled Sky-Dweller, which includes some interesting and original functions. The first thing that
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2012 Top 10 Watches in the World
This year, the world's top watch manufacturers have turned to their rich heritage for inspiration, reinterpreting some of their bestselling collections with technological breakthroughs. Your favourite watches are better
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Moon 39
It's there, on your wrist. Your first prestige mechanical watch. It looks amazing. It's not flashy, almost minimalist, with the added fascination of the moon phases, and above all it exudes a sort
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Watch news from Baselworld 2011
Of the world's top 10 best watches many are likely to have "Swiss made" on the dial. Baselworld highlighted some interesting trends, from large watches to hi tech watches and ultra-slim
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Brand History: Chopard – A Passion For Excellence
150 years of premier design jewellery and luxury sports watches.
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Luxury watches brand Girard-Perregaux opens in New York
The Swiss Haute Horlogerie Manufacture Girard-Perregaux has opened an exclusive boutique in New York. The flagship store is at 701 Madison Avenue, a location where many of the finest luxury brands
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The Breguet Flagship Boutique At 1881 Heritage In Hong Kong
The décor is inspired by the design of the marque's classic watches.
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Timeless: Audemars Piguet Have A World-Leading Reputation For Their Exclusive Timepieces
As sophisticated and beautiful an investment as it was a hundred years ago.