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In January 2025, Rescapement relaunched as Unpolished Watches, the newsletter for watch collectors and insiders. It’s a 2x/week email to stay up to date on what’s really happening. Named one of the best single operator newsletters on the internet.


Nomos+Tangente

Comparing the Nomos Tangente and Club Campus

November 11, 2020

In-Depth

Comparing the Nomos Tangente and Nomos Club Campus, two of the brand’s best — and most affordable — offerings. Sport v. dress. Youth v. experience. Tradition v. experimentation. But always Bauhaus.

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In Guides, In-Depth Tags Nomos
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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

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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longines+legendary+watches

Longines: A newfound love

October 2, 2020

In-Depth

Learning to love Longines through a book and a watch.

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In In-Depth Tags Longines
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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 7960

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
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Rolex in aviation and space flight

August 24, 2020

In-Depth

The history of Rolex in air and space. An exclusive excerpt from The Vintage Rolex Field Guide.

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In In-Depth Tags Rolex
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Seiko SARB 033

Seiko SARB033 and SARB035: Pure watch

August 4, 2020

In-Depth

Shut up and Seiko.

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In In-Depth, Just for Fun Tags Seiko
2 Comments
grand seiko 6245 6246

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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grand seiko 62gs 6246

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 ferrovie dello stato

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 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
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kurono tokyo anniversary

All I wanted was a cool green watch

May 23, 2020

Essay

On trying to cop the Kurono Tokyo Anniversary Green Mori watch.

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In In-Depth Tags Kurono
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Cartier, magic, and the importance of the Pasha

May 3, 2020

Guides

The Cartier Pasha is a modern, magical icon. Don’t write it off.

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In Editor's Picks, In-Depth Tags Cartier
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New Coke | Bob’s Watches

New Coke | Bob’s Watches

Rolex, Patek, and a new era of neo-vintage collectibility

April 27, 2020

Guides

When a great watch is just a great watch.

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In Editor's Picks, In-Depth Tags Rolex, Patek
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📷 Saga Trading Co.

📷 Saga Trading Co.

Rolex Submariner: What to know before buying your first vintage Submariner

April 19, 2020

Guide

A numbers-driven guide to buying your first vintage Rolex Submariner.

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In Editor's Picks, In-Depth Tags Rolex
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📷P. Goueffon

📷P. Goueffon

Enicar Garnix reference 2303: the enigmatic Enicar

April 9, 2020

Guides

The Enicar reference 2303 Garnix is just one in a long list of Valjoux 72 chronographs deserving of more attention that it receives, but with a truly unique design from a quirky brand, it’s a watch worthy of continued discovery.

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In Editor's Picks, In-Depth Tags Enicar
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