Greubel Forsey Invention Piece 1

Does Hand Finishing Matter? A Collector’s View Of Movement Decoration (Archive)

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Many of you are likely to have come across at least a few heated discussions of “finishing,” a topic that seems to fascinate, and divide, watch enthusiasts. Like many people, GaryG’s starting point for serious watches was with a well-priced brand long known for its expertise in developing movements, justly viewed as offering good value for money – but not necessarily for the refinement of its movement finishing, at least on its less expensive pieces. Read on to discover what he has learned since then?

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The cast of ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ at the world premier in Los Angeles (photo courtesy Citizen)

Avengers Assemble: Marvel’s Star-Studded Cast Shows Off Host Of Luxury Watches At World Premiere Of ‘Avengers: Infinity War’

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Here are a number of watches spotted on the superwrists of Marvel’s superheroes at the world premiere of ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ on April 23, 2018, at the Los Angeles Dolby Theater including a Greubel Forsey, a Jaeger-LeCoultre, and a Cartier.

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Montecristo Línea 1935 (L-R): Dumas (49 x 130 mm), Maltés (53 x 153 mm), and the Leyenda (55 x 165 mm)

Montecristo Línea 1935 Leyenda Cigar: The Closest Thing To The Second Coming?

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The long-awaited, much-hyped, and very much debated line of premium cigars Línea 1935 from the house of Montecristo is finally hitting the shelves. The Línea 1935 range is very much aimed at the pinnacle: these are high-priced cigars for special occasions. But how do they smoke? Ken Gargett has specific opinions on this.

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Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2019: Some Icons Simply Refuse To Die

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While you would be forgiven for not noticing, for the very first time in its longstanding career the Mercedes G-Class has been completely redesigned. Martin Green explains how the “brick” has been improved and why it will still appeal to fans of the traditional vehicle.

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Tutima Tempostopp flyback chronograph

Tutima Tempostopp Flyback Chronograph: A Moving Homage To The History Of Glashütte (Archive)

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The Tutima Tempostopp flyback chronograph was one of Elizabeth’s biggest Baselworld 2017 surprises: it is simply an outstanding timepiece, inside and out, thanks to both its historical inspiration and the modern use of Glashütte ingenuity.

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The laureates of 2017 GPHG award ceremony (photo courtesy Gregory Maillot/www.point-of-views.ch)

2018 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie De Genève (GPHG) Gets Underway – With Two Quill & Pad Editors On Jury

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The first news from the 2018 edition of the “Oscars of watchmaking” – the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève – have arrived, and returning jury member Elizabeth Doerr thinks that overall things are looking very positive for the popular competition.

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Gronefeld Parallax Tourbillon

Grönefeld Parallax Tourbillon: A Nerd Story From Copernicus To An Alignment Shift (Archive)

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Parallax is a fascinating phenomenon that has real-world applications, including the amazing ability of humans to use their two eyes and parallax shift to judge depth of field. For this reason and more Joshua absolutely loves one of the latest creations to come out of the Grönefeld brothers’ workshop: the aptly named Parallax Tourbillon.

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Shopping The Airports For A Luxury Watch: Customs, Duties, And Discounts Explained

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Some people understand the benefits, limitations, and mechanics of duty-free shopping for a luxury watch at an airport: they know a deal when they see one. For these savvy individuals, shopping at the airport can and does make economic sense – sometimes. In this article Chris Malburg explains watch shopping at airports for the rest of us.

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Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso tribute to Ferdinand Hodler

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Métiers Rares Enamel Tribute To Ferdinand Hodler: Artistic Grandeur, Very Swiss

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In 2018, Jaeger-LeCoultre pays homage to one of Switzerland’s most significant artists of the nineteenth century, Ferdinand Hodler (1853–1918), with a Reverso Tribute Enamel available in three versions limited to eight pieces each: ‘Lake Geneva with Mont Blanc in Morning Light’; ‘Lake Thun, Symmetric Reflections’; and ‘Lake Thun with Symmetric Reflections Before Sunrise’ (Sabine’s favorite).

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Breguet Marine Chronographe Reference 5527 in pink gold

New Breguet Marine Models: All Hands To Battle Stations!

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Breguet has updated its Marine collection with three new models offering a wide range of styles and case materials to suit all tastes. Martin Green explains why he thinks this is a winning strategy.

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