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Edition Impossible: Exclusive + Available + Inferior

October 27, 2025/0 Comments/in Highlights, Thoughts & Opinion, Vacheron Constantin/by Tamim Almousa

“We’re only making two hundred and fifty of them,” they say, causing your ears to perk up like a Doberman’s. “Just two fifty,” you ponder, eyebrows raised. “Correct,” says the salesperson, pulling a well-rehearsed “You don’t see one of these every day” face. Dazzled by the prospect, you throw your credit card down.

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New Release: MB&F Legacy Machine 101 EVO: LM101 Receives the EVO Treatment

September 3, 2025/0 Comments/in New for 2025, Highlights, MB&F/by Ian Skellern

In celebration of MB&F’s 20th anniversary in 2025, two LM101 EVO editions are introduced in titanium, available with either a salmon or peacock green dial plate.

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Asian Buzz at the 2025 Hong Kong Clock and Watch Fair

August 30, 2025/2 Comments/in New for 2025, Highlights, Affordable Luxury, Events, Fairs & Exhibitions/by Ian Skellern

Some trade fairs simply showcase new products. Others illuminate entire industries, their supply chains, and market dynamics. The Hong Kong Clock and Watch Fair, opening September 2 for its 44th edition, falls squarely in the latter category.

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New Release: Greubel Forsey Nano Foudroyante Flying Tourbillon Flyback Chronograph

August 23, 2025/0 Comments/in New for 2025, Highlights, Greubel Forsey/by Ian Skellern

Foudroyante, which is French for lightning bolt), chronographs have always been very rare because in measuring fractions of a second by driving a hand that rotates every second uses a lot of energy. With the Nano Foudroyante: Greubel Forsey has solved the inherent drawbacks in foudroyante chronographs by using nanotechnology to reduce power consumption […]

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New Release: Angelus Chronodate Titanium, Magnetic Silver Edition featuring Chronograph plus Peripheral Date

July 4, 2025/0 Comments/in New for 2025, Highlights, Angelus/by Ian Skellern

Chronodate is a fusion of two different styles: Angelus, the historic brand and its Swiss watchmaking heritage, and Angelus, the technical, modern brand with a penchant for complications. With this colour combination, the house presents the most striking version of this chronograph collection.

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History of De Bethune Watches for Watch Collectors by Tim Mosso

May 31, 2025/0 Comments/in Highlights, Collectors and Collecting, Video, De Bethune/by Tim Mosso

In this video Tim Mosso explains the full history of De Bethune, from its first watches to their latest models. Over its first 23 years of history, the brand co-founded by watchmaker Denis Flageollet has created a vast array of innovative watches that belies its relative corporate youth.

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The Joy Of Port, Especially Vintage Port (With Tasting Notes)

May 26, 2025/0 Comments/in Highlights, Wining, Dining and Cigars/by Ken Gargett

Port is special for Ken Gargett as it was what originally led to his love of and fascination with wine. Here he provides an overview of Port styles that no wine lover should miss!

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Keep Calm and Continue Collecting: Advice for an Up and Down Watch Market

May 21, 2025/0 Comments/in Highlights, Collectors and Collecting, Thoughts & Opinion/by GaryG

Now, it seems fairly evident that we are on the down slope of either a cyclical correction in prices or, if one takes a less optimistic view, a permanent loss of watch value as the mechanical timepiece industry faces a variety of challenges and potential disruptions. So what’s a collector to do?

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New Release: MB&F Special Project One: Seemingly-Simple, 38 mm, Time-Only, and Simply-Sensational

May 20, 2025/0 Comments/in New for 2025, Highlights, MB&F/by Ian Skellern

The MB&F SP One, initially dubbed “Three Circles”, showcases a trinity of floating elements – the barrel, balance wheel, and dial – defying gravity on your wrist.

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Greubel Forsey Double Tourbillon 30° Edition Historique Reviewed by Tim Mosso: The Hand Finishing is Sensational!

May 12, 2025/4 Comments/in Highlights, Greubel Forsey/by Tim Mosso

In Tim Mosso’s opinion, there’s a refreshing take-it-or-leave-it vibe to the Historique. That said, many divisive elements are purposeful rather than capricious. Certainly, the case is huge, but so is the movement.

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