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In the world of watches there is no provenance stronger or more desirable than that of Henry Graves Jr. , arguably the most important and… Read More »The Henry Graves Jr.Patek Philippe Minute Repeating Wristwatch No. 97’589
After the limited edition in bronze , the Oris Divers Sixty – Five is now finally available as a regular production chronograph model. Unmistakably influenced… Read More »Retro Stopwatch – Oris Divers
Today, you don’t need to be an auction-house “insider” to pick up a few period watchmaking gems. Countless second-hand websites propose original models. So, what… Read More »Original or reissue: which should you choose?
Unfortunately, and unlike the 7750, this movement provides no rapid- reset function for the date display via the crown. Instead, the wearer must press a… Read More »The distinctly ‘70s chrono’s big cushion case houses the ETA Valjoux 7753 workhorse
The object of this test bench incorporates the latest advances in Zenith’s research as part of its quest for chronometry. The track explored in recent… Read More »Inside Zenith Defy Zero G
Reference 3974 – The two complications in which Patek Philippe excels – the perpetual calendar and the minute repeater – come together for the first… Read More »Patek Philippe caliber R 27 Q
Unfortunately, watchmaking has numerous enemies that affect the mechanical heart of certain timepieces, or even damage them irremediably. To combat these, Tissot has introduced a… Read More »Tissot: Defeating The Enemies of Chronometry
While the Air-King refers to the historical links between Rolex and aviation, this new model makes a modern statement with a 40-mm case, boldly styled… Read More »Rolex: King Of The Sky
A quartz calibre is produced every second at the Saku factory operated by Miyota. The Citizen Group’s movement manufacturer equips a plethora of entry-level watch… Read More »In The World’s Largest Movement Factory
Even in the traditional Swiss watchmaking industry, it’s something truly special when, like Vacheron Constantin, a manufacture can look back on more than a quarter… Read More »Vacheron Constantin History: Pioneers of Precision
Audemars Piguet is manufacturer of ultra-luxury Swiss watches and is celebrated for its precise movements and exquisite, opulent designs. It was founded in 1875 in… Read More »Audemars Piguet: Manufacture d’Horlogerie de Precision
The very private Swiss watch giant opens the doors of its new Geneva facility. Rolex has always had a Garbo-like sense of privacy. With no… Read More »Inside Rolex