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On finding the secrets

On finding the secrets

Cartier Crash: Past the hype

December 7, 2020

In-Depth

The Cartier Crash: beyond the hype, and towards a theory of collecting.

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In In-Depth, Editor's Picks Tags Cartier
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Switzerland, c/o Maine

Switzerland, c/o Maine

L.L. Bean and Hamilton: Made and not in America

November 30, 2020

In-Depth

Knife-wielding turtles and the future of watches in America.

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In In-Depth, Editor's Picks Tags Hamilton
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The uncelebrated timepieces in 'A Grand Complication'

November 14, 2020

In-Depth

Understanding the collections of two of the most prolific collections, Henry Graves Jr. and James Ward Packard, by digging deep.

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In In-Depth, Editor's Picks Tags Patek
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Christie’s

Christie’s

The best modern Cartier? A look at the Santos-Dumont 90th Anniversary Limited Edition

October 19, 2020

Just for Fun

Swimming upstream with the Cartier Santos-Dumont 90th Anniversary Limited Edition.

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In Editor's Picks, In-Depth Tags Cartier
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A brief history of the Universal Geneve Uni-Compax

October 17, 2020

In-Depth

A Big Eye on the Uni-Compax.

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In In-Depth, Editor's Picks Tags Universal Geneve
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Phillips

Phillips

Stainless steel Patek reference 1436 chronographs: Three's company

October 13, 2020

In-Depth

Stainless steel split seconds. Say that three times fast (and only three times).

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In In-Depth, Auctions, Editor's Picks Tags Patek
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Sotheby’s

Sotheby’s

A brief look at Tiffany-signed Patek Philippe 1436 split-seconds chronographs

October 8, 2020

In-Depth

Going big on the small split seconds chronograph from Patek and retailed by Tiffany.

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In Auctions, In-Depth, Editor's Picks Tags Patek
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IWC Portugieser Chronograph: Core competency

October 3, 2020

In-Depth

From World War II to in-house chronograph: A brief history of the IWC Portugieser Chronograph.

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In In-Depth, Editor's Picks Tags IWC
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Patek Philippe Reference 1578GM | Credit: Christie’s

Patek Philippe Reference 1578GM | Credit: Christie’s

Patek Philippe and General Motors: Leading the way

September 25, 2020

In-Depth

Patek Philippe and General Motors: When General Motors led the way.

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In In-Depth, Editor's Picks Tags Patek
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Tudor Oysterthin: Not extra, not ultra

September 19, 2020

In-Depth

When Thin was in.

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In In-Depth, Editor's Picks Tags Tudor
1 Comment
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For Your Reference: The Tudor Ranger

September 3, 2020

For Your Reference

In-depth with one of the most beguiling vintage watches there is.

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In For Your Reference, Editor's Picks Tags Tudor
7 Comments

So you're curious about Enicar, huh?

August 15, 2020

Guides

A proper introduction to Enicar, funk and all.

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In Guides, Editor's Picks Tags Enicar
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The best everyday watches of 2020

August 10, 2020

Guides

The best go anywhere, do anything watches of a crazy year.

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In Guides, Editor's Picks Tags Seiko, IWC, Oak & Oscar, Tudor, Patek, Vacheron Constantin, Tag Heuer, Cartier, Nivada Grenchen
6 Comments
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Collecting the Grand Seiko 62GS

August 1, 2020

In-Depth

What to know before you start collecting the first automatic Grand Seiko.

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In In-Depth, Editor's Picks Tags Grand Seiko
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Two Watch Collection: Grand Seiko 62GS and 'Spring' SBGA413

July 19, 2020

In-Depth

Building the perfect two-watch collection with vintage and modern Grand Seiko.

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In In-Depth, Editor's Picks Tags Grand Seiko
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Universal Geneve 'FS': The Italian Railway Watch

June 27, 2020

In-Depth

The Universal appeal of the Italian State Railway watch.

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In In-Depth, Editor's Picks Tags Universal Geneve
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Seiko 5 Sports SRPE55

Seiko 5 Sports: The most important watch of 2020

June 20, 2020

Editor’s Pick

Seiko 5 Sports: No bezel, no problem.

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In In-Depth, Editor's Picks Tags Seiko
7 Comments

Kanye West: Bonafide watch collector

June 7, 2020

Guide

From traditional luxury to charting his own path as a collector.

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In Just for Fun, Editor's Picks Tags Rolex, Vacheron Constantin, Apple, Cartier
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Zenith S.58 Mark II / Mark I. Watches courtesy of Greg Selch, @livingstonsatnight. | Photo credit: Wind Vintage

Zenith S.58 Mark II / Mark I. Watches courtesy of Greg Selch, @livingstonsatnight. | Photo credit: Wind Vintage

For Your Reference: Zenith S.58

May 30, 2020

For Your Reference

Everything you needed to know about the Zenith S.58 diver.

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In For Your Reference, Editor's Picks Tags Zenith
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For Your Reference: Vacheron Constantin Reference 4072 Dial Variants

May 22, 2020

For Your Reference

Everything you need to know about the Vacheron Constantin vintage chronograph reference 4072.

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In Editor's Picks, For Your Reference Tags Vacheron Constantin
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