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1339 search results for: Why I Bought It

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Grand Seiko 1960 Re-Creations: Celebrating a Turning Point – Reprise

July 1, 2023/0 Comments/in Seiko/by Joshua Munchow

To celebrate its enduring legacy, Grand Seiko has re-created the original Grand Seiko model from December of 1960, and it is all the right kinds of vintage Japanese minimalist design that any self-respecting WIS would appreciate. The Grand Seiko 1960 Re-Creations are the essence of Grand Seiko.

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Rolex Air-King: Cool Idea, Poor Execution

June 28, 2023/18 Comments/in Highlights, Thoughts & Opinion, Rolex/by Raman Kalra

The Rolex Air-King has in the Rolex lineup since 1945, but the most significant change to the watch came in 2016 with the release of ref. 116900. The Air-King divides opinions, and Raman Kalra is one of those that doesn’t understand it. Here’s why.

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Ming 18.01 H41 and 27.01: Revolution and Evolution – Reprise

June 25, 2023/0 Comments/in Highlights, Ming Watches/by Joshua Munchow

Just when Joshua Munchow thought he was out, Ming Watches pulled him back in! The brand is (still) on a roll with two pieces having been nominated for the final round of the 2020 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève plus a new concept featuring an AgenGraphe chronograph movement by Agenhor. Here Joshua checks out […]

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Book Review. “Hands of Time: A Watchmaker´s History of Time” by Rebecca Struthers

June 23, 2023/0 Comments/in Highlights, Book reviews/by Thomas Brechtel

Rebecca Struthers: “Hands of Time. A Watchmaker´s History of Time” is a journey through history, a comprehensive compendium, a rich historical reference book about time, clocks, movements, craft, material, significant inventions, and the people who made them.

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Wearing The Crown: Ressence Type 2 E-Crown (Video) – Reprise

June 19, 2023/0 Comments/in Highlights, Video, Ressence/by Elizabeth Doerr

The Watches TV founder Marc-André Deschoux explains how the personal Type 2 E-Crown of Ressence’s founder, Benoît Mintiens, works in this video.

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Collecting and Patronage: Two Unique Watches from Independent Watchmaker Christian Klings – Reprise

June 17, 2023/0 Comments/in Highlights, Collectors and Collecting, AHCI, Independents/by GaryG

GaryG had the good fortune to photograph two sensational unique timepieces from independent German watchmaker Christian Klings.

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Breitling Watches: The Resurgence and the Georges Kern Effect

June 14, 2023/3 Comments/in Thoughts & Opinion, Breitling/by Raman Kalra

Breitling needs no introduction. Just on hearing the name you can already picture their watches. But the brand was in trouble and Georges Kern has appeared to turn it around. Raman Kalra explains how.

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Holthinrichs Deconstructs the Wristwatch Dutch Style with First In-House Movement

June 12, 2023/0 Comments/in Highlights, New for 2023, Independents/by Martin Green

Holthinrichs latest watch, the Deconstructed, has taken things to the next level without compromising the elements that make them so special. And Martin Green thinks the bracelet deserves a prize of its own.

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Big Fish: Behind The Lens With Unique And Rare Salmon-Dialed Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendars – Reprise

June 13, 2023/0 Comments/in Highlights, Behind the Lens, Patek Philippe/by GaryG

GaryG enjoyed the opportunity to check out three of his friends’ rare Patek Philippe pieces, all with salmon-colored dials: Reference 5059G-018 and Reference 3940G-029 perpetual calendars from Patek Philippe’s Vintage Collection and a unique piece Reference 5270G. He shares his thoughts and stunning photos with us here.

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Patek Philippe Nautilus: Analysis of How Prices Have Changed Over Four Years – Reprise

June 11, 2023/3 Comments/in Highlights, Thoughts & Opinion, Patek Philippe/by Ian Skellern

How much does a Patek Philippe Nautilus cost? How will Nautilus prices evolve? Answering these questions, as relevant as they are, has become extremely difficult following the bubble formed in the luxury men’s watch market. This article analyzes the price history of 31 Patek Philippe Nautilus models, revealing the models that have gained an absolute value, the […]

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