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Monochrome Watches
Just Because – From Pocket To Pendant, A Selection Of The Coolest Non-Wristwatches
There was no getting around the Swatch x Audemars Piguet Royal Pop these past week and a half or so, especially for us, as we were the first to show you what it actually looked like. And while it sparked a very strong debate, to say the least, the transformability of the Royal Pop did […]
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A Blog to Watch
Watch Review: Hublot Big Bang UNICO Mint Green Ceramic Chronograph
Love it or hate it… Well, I was going to make a lofty statement here, but the point lies in just those five words. Love it. Or, hate it. The Hublot Big Bang UNICO Mint Green Ceramic Chronograph is a conceptually simple and technically complex watch that I, for one, adored wearing for five or […] The post Watch Review: Hublot Big Bang UNICO Mint Green Ceramic Chronograph appeared first on aBlogtoWa
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Monochrome Watches
The Petrolhead Corner – The WEC Is Turning Into The Most Exciting Championship On Earth, As We Attended the Spa 6 Hours Race
Spa-Francorchamps… to many, myself included, it feels almost like hallowed ground. It’s one of the greatest race tracks in the world, nestled in the south-east of the Belgian Ardennes. The circuit undulates up and down, left and right, presenting a 7,004-meter-long high-speed and technical challenge for man and machine. The Busstop chicane, the La Source […]
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Worn & Wound
Watches, Stories, & Gear: An Enormous Ruby, a New Release from Liberum Watches, and Images from the Cannes Film Festival
“Watches, Stories, and Gear” is a roundup of our favorite content, watch or otherwise, from around the internet. Here, we support other creators, explore interesting content that inspires us, and put a spotlight on causes we believe in. Oh, and any gear we happen to be digging on this week. We love gear. Liberum Watches […] The post Watches, Stories, & Gear: An Enormous Ruby, a New Release from Li
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Monochrome Watches
Introducing – The Calatrava-Inspired Horologically Unique HU-01 Finale Series, Smaller and with Diamond Dials
Like many microbrands, Singapore-based Horologically Unique was fueled by a passion for watches and the desire to create something personal, something that would first answer the own requirements of the creator. In this case, the idea was to offer a watch that respects as much as possible the Patek Philippe Calatrava 96, basically the blueprint […]
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Hands-On: The Stewart Dawson SD 911 Watch Brings Classic Dashboard Cues To The Wrist
There are two schools of thought when it comes to automotive-inspired watch design. The first is transformative: taking the idea, design ethos, or general atmosphere surrounding a car, and translating it into a watch with a similar or referential design language. The second is more literal, generally taking a single recognizable automotive element and transporting […] The post Hands-On: The Stewar
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Revolution Watch
A. Lange & Söhne Unveils the Cabaret Tourbillon Honeygold
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Monochrome Watches
First Look – The New A. Lange & Söhne Cabaret Tourbillon Honeygold
A. Lange & Söhne revisits one of its most distinctive designs, the rectangular Cabaret, and reinforces the model’s role by pairing the brand’s proprietary Honeygold alloy with a black-rhodiumed dial, a combination seen earlier in the Tourbograph Perpetual Honeygold, thus highlighting the importance of the watch. First introduced in 1997, the Cabaret stands apart in […]
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Hands On: A. Lange & Söhne Cabaret Tourbillon Honeygold
A. Lange & Söhne has been a sponsor of the Concorso de Eleganza Villa d’Este for 15 years now, but this year marks the first time a limited edition is debuting at the event: the Cabaret Tourbillon Honeygold. Staged annually on the shores of Lake Como, the classic car show has historically awarded a unique […]
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Tissot Pinarello Special Edition Watch
This watch is the first timepiece borne out of the new (as far as I know) relationship between Swiss Tissot and Italian Pinarello. Tissot has plenty of experience with sports and cycling, but has never really created a watch that is connected to the globally popular hobby of bicycle riding. Now it has, and the […] The post Tissot Pinarello Special Edition Watch appeared first on aBlogtoWatch.
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Worn & Wound
A Fistful of Jade: Windup in a Bay 2026 with Marathon & Prometheus Design Werx
There are few places on earth that feel as mythologized and untamed as California’s Big Sur coastline. The cliffs seem too steep, the Pacific too violent, and the roads too beautiful to be entirely real. It’s the sort of place that attracts a particular kind of person, someone who sees adventure not as spectacle, but […] The post A Fistful of Jade: Windup in a Bay 2026 with Marathon & Prometheus D
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Monochrome Watches
Hands-on – The Patek Philippe Calatrava Alarm 5322G, Technically Impressive, Genuinely Usable
Over the past few years, Patek Philippe has been continuously reshaping the Calatrava. What was once the ultimate ultra-classical dress watch – well, it still is with the 6196P – has evolved into something more textured, more casual, and, importantly, more practical. References like the 5326 Annual Calendar Travel Time and the 5328 8-Day introduced […]
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Worn & Wound
Review: the Venezianico Arsenale Calendario
Venezianico makes a lot of watches. This is a fact that’s become unmistakably clear over these last few years as their footprint has expanded in the enthusiast community. Regardless of whether you know them for watches like this or watches like this, there’s a good chance they also make a watch that’s completely unlike anything […] The post Review: the Venezianico Arsenale Calendario appeared firs
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Monochrome Watches
First Look – The New Briston Clubmaster Legend Diver Ocean, with Wave-Textured Dials
French brand Briston is known for its accessible sports watches that are easy-going and fun to wear, and the new Clubmaster Legend Diver Ocean takes that same route. Much of the brand’s identity comes from the use of cellulose acetate cases, the same material often used for sunglasses, and on top of it, this is […]
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Monochrome Watches
Introducing – New Textures and Dial Colours for the Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba and Khaki Navy Scuba GMT
When dive watches start to flood the watch scene, it’s a sure sign that summer is just around the corner. With this in mind, Hamilton updates its go-anywhere, do-anything 40mm Khaki Navy Scuba line with wave-patterned dials and new colours. For those venturing abroad, Hamilton also proposes three new editions of its pragmatic travel-oriented diver, […]
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Hanhart 415 ES Watch Review: A Sublime Blend Of Sport Classicism And Modern Comfort
I’ve been remarkably happy with the last few Hanhart watches I have reviewed on aBlogtoWatch, and I think the same thing goes for the other members of the team who have been looking at the modern (though often retro-styled) sport watches from the traditional German brand located near the Black Forest. More so, a lot […] The post Hanhart 415 ES Watch Review: A Sublime Blend Of Sport Classicism And
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Monochrome Watches
Introducing – Hublot Softens its Edge with the Spirit of Big Bang Essential Taupe
Discretion or subtlety are rarely the first words associated with Hublot. More engaged with disruptive colour schemes to exalt its assertive case designs, Hublot tones down the palette with the fifth iteration of its Essential series, an annual, online-only drop that focuses on a single colour. This year, Hublot gives two Spirit of Big Bang […]
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Hands On: Marco Lang Seven Spheres
German independent watchmaker Marco Lang launched the Seven Spheres, the first multi-axis tourbillon wristwatch from Germany, and one of the few made with traditional materials and techniques. While the rotational speed is necessarily gradual, the central position of the massive seven-axis regulator affords a good view of the fine Saxon finishing from all sides. Initial […]
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Worn & Wound
Bringing Hands-On Watchmaking to Windup Watch Fair San Francisco 2026 with DIY Watch Club
One of the most memorable additions to Windup Watch Fair San Francisco 2026 wasn’t a new release, a panel discussion, or even a brand activation. It was the twist of tiny screwdrivers, movements clicking into place, and attendees experiencing the satisfaction of building a mechanical watch with their own hands. For the first time ever […] The post Bringing Hands-On Watchmaking to Windup Watch Fair
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Monochrome Watches
Hands-on – A. Lange & Söhne’s Brilliant 1815 Tourbillon In Platinum, Up-Close
Ever since its release, A. Lange & Söhne’s superb 1815 Tourbillon is a genuine horological heavyweight. While it might not have the complexity of the Tourbograph or the Triple Split, it certainly carries its weight, and not just by material. This latest edition is refined, elegant, technically impressive and aesthetically beyond words. Dressed in all […]
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Worn & Wound
Seiko Introduces new Astrons, Including a Limited Edition, for their 145th Anniversary
This year marks the 145th anniversary of Seiko, and while 145 isn’t exactly the most notable round number anniversary, it’s still, well, a very long time. And as we’ve mentioned countless times in these pages, the watch industry simply doesn’t let an anniversary year go to waste. Seiko has just announced a new collection of […] The post Seiko Introduces new Astrons, Including a Limited Edition, fo
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Worn & Wound
The Three Watch Collection for $5,000: Reader Edition – Paul Pessagno
After a bit of a break, 3 for $5k is back! The reader edition of this series has always been a favorite, as it allows Worn & Wound’s audience to chime in on the watches they own, or would buy, with a hypothetical $5,000 budget. The fun with these is always in the approach, and […] The post The Three Watch Collection for $5,000: Reader Edition – Paul Pessagno appeared first on Worn & Wound.
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Monochrome Watches
Introducing – The Perrelet Turbine Casino Roulette, a Playful Three-Hander
Perrelet’s Turbine range has gone in quite a few directions over the years. Last year, we saw the new-generation Turbine Chrono Neo, and as 2025 was about to close, the brand presented the colourful Perrelet x Diaa Allam edition, revealed during Dubai Watch Week. Perrelet has also continued to produce more straightforward models, such as the Weekend […]
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Revolution Watch
Shin Ohno’s Fuyu-Geshiki Is a Portrait of Obsession in 395 Parts
The post Shin Ohno’s Fuyu-Geshiki Is a Portrait of Obsession in 395 Parts appeared first on Revolution Watch.
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Straum Jan Mayen Titanium Purple Borealis Watch Review: Heavy-Metal Sensible
Norwegian brand Straum is based in Oslo (with a Swiss product), and its major model collection (there are a number of versions) is the Jan Mayen. aBlogtoWatch first reviewed the Staum Jay Mayen when the collection premiered in 2023. Since then, Straum has created a number of different dial colors and textures, while maintaining the […] The post Straum Jan Mayen Titanium Purple Borealis Watch Revie
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Hands On: Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time “Cardinal Points”
The Vacheron Constantin (VC) Overseas Dual Time “Cardinal Points” was one of the most talked about releases of Watches & Wonders — despite being a somewhat predictable, incremental upgrade to an existing model. The response is indicative of strong product/market fit and the transformative power of colour and texture. Initial thoughts By all accounts, the […]
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Worn & Wound
Windup Watch Fair San Francisco 2026 Recap: Our Biggest Bay Area Weekend Yet
If there was any doubt that Windup Watch Fair San Francisco had evolved into something far bigger than a traditional watch show, this past weekend erased it completely. Over three unforgettable days at Fort Mason’s Gateway Pavilion, over 7,000 enthusiasts, collectors, first-timers, industry veterans, and curious passersby packed the waterfront for what became our most […] The post Windup Watch Fai
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Worn & Wound
De Rijke and Co.’s Balancing Act
The watches made by Dutch independent De Rijke & Co. are all charming and considered designs, but it’s difficult to trace any defined throughline between them. While most upstart brands tend to find their lane and iterate on a concept ad nauseam, De Rijke has consistently kept us on our feet while avoiding the creative […] The post De Rijke and Co.’s Balancing Act appeared first on Worn & Wound.
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Revolution Watch
The Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop Was Never Going To Be A Simple Royal Oak
The post The Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop Was Never Going To Be A Simple Royal Oak appeared first on Revolution Watch.
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The Audemars Piguet × Swatch Royal Pop Is Here
The post The Audemars Piguet × Swatch Royal Pop Is Here appeared first on Revolution Watch.
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Favre Leuba Revives the Harpoon, and a Little of Itself
The post Favre Leuba Revives the Harpoon, and a Little of Itself appeared first on Revolution Watch.
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The Surprising Royal Pop from Swatch and Audemars Piguet
Audemars Piguet (AP) and Swatch have teamed up to launch the Royal Pop, a series of lanyard-borne pocket swatches in eight pop art-inspired colourways set to hit stores on May 16th. It also debuts new manually wound Sistem 51 movements, including one with small seconds, to capture the pocket watch feel. This could be seen […]
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Hands-On: The Citizen Promaster Land GMT Watch Adds A Second Timezone To A Fan-Favorite Design
One of my all-time favorite Citizen models is the Promaster Tough, which has existed in a handful of different executions throughout the years, but has always remained an ultra-durable expression of a contemporary time-and-date field watch. When I first learned about the Citizen Promaster Land GMT, I was immediately interested in the model, as it […] The post Hands-On: The Citizen Promaster Land G
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Conversations: Lange CEO Wilhelm Schmid on Capacity and Limited Editions
In the run-up to Watches & Wonders, our founder SJX sat down with Lange CEO Wilhelm Schmid to discuss the brand’s new releases, including the Saxonia Annual Calendar and the Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar “Lumen”. They also touch on the brand’s philosophy around limited editions, the challenges of training watchmakers on new movements, and […]
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Revolution Watch
Why the Pocket Watch could be the Biggest Trend of 2026
The post Why the Pocket Watch could be the Biggest Trend of 2026 appeared first on Revolution Watch.
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Seiko Slims the Solar-Powered Astron
Seiko is marking its 145th anniversary by continuing to push the envelope for high-end quartz. The Astron GPS Solar Dual-Time Chronograph is a series of four new references featuring a new multi-function quartz calibre, a streamlined case, and a push-button interchangeable strap system compatible with both the standard titanium bracelet and a range of silicone straps. […]
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New Release: The Audemars Piguet X Swatch Royal Pop Aims To Capitalize On Hype Culture
When rumors first started swirling that Swatch was teaming up with Audemars Piguet, I was highly skeptical that the collaboration was actually real. Countless AI-generated renders only made the rumors feel less plausible, but the Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop is officially here, and rather than being a wristwatch, the two Swiss brands (which […] The post New Release: The Audemars Piguet X Swa
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Worn & Wound
Get in Line: the Swatch x Audemars Piguet “Royal Pop” Arrives this Weekend
Well, it’s here. After a great deal of speculation, Swatch and Audemars Piguet’s new “Royal Pop” collaboration has been unveiled. Only a few years ago, a partnership between Swatch, known mostly for inexpensive, colorful quartz watches that often serve as a gateway to a life of watch enthusiasm, and Audemars Piguet, a “Holy Trinity” brand […] The post Get in Line: the Swatch x Audemars Piguet “Roy
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Seiko Adds New Seiko 5 References with Compass Bezels
Every watch enthusiast has gotten the question from a newly watch-curious friend: “what should be my first real watch?” Of course, designating any watch as “real” over another is a bit silly, but the sentiment remains. For newbies to the horological hobby, there are few “first” watches better than any model from the ever-expanding and […] The post Seiko Adds New Seiko 5 References with Compass Be
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Hands On: Urwerk UR-10 Spacemeter Blue Final Edition
Urwerk bids farewell to the Spacemeter with UR-10 Spacemeter Blue Final Edition. As the final series of the UR-10, the 25-piece limited edition features a dark blue dial that differentiates it from the black and silver editions released previously. The watch is otherwise identical to its predecessors, and features an instrument panel-like display that tracks […]
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Filippo Loreti Atelier Loreti Celestial Tourbillon Review: Redefining A Once Haute Complication
In 2026, the tourbillon regulation system is both the same and different from what it once was. Mechanically, the mechanism from the late 18th century that spins a balance wheel on its own axis in an ongoing circle hasn’t changed much since watchmakers started to prolifically install them in luxury watches in the 1990s. The […] The post Filippo Loreti Atelier Loreti Celestial Tourbillon Review: Re
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Audemars Piguet – The Établisseur, Rehabilitated
This year Audemars Piguet (AP) walked into Watches & Wonders Geneva for the first time in seven years, and it did so carrying a word it had not used in public for the better part of a century. The brand had departed the predecessor of the fair, the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH), […]
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The SUPERLATIVE Podcast: Justin Jakobson Of Camp Watches On Industrial-Inspired Watch Design And Southern California Creativity
On this episode of Superlative, aBlogtoWatch founder and our host, Ariel Adams, sits down with Justin Jakobson, founder of Camp Watches, to discuss how industrial design, automotive culture, and personal storytelling all come together in modern independent watchmaking. Based in Los Angeles, Justin explains how his background in consumer electronics and industrial design shaped the […] The post The
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Citizen Brings The ATTESA To The World Of Jack Ryan In New Prime Video Collaboration
For decades, watches in espionage thrillers have served a purpose beyond simple product placement. They are shorthand for a character’s priorities: precision, reliability, readiness, and the ability to function under pressure. In the upcoming Prime Video film Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War, Citizen leans directly into that tradition by placing one of its luxury […] The post Citizen Brings The A
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SJX Podcast: Rexhep Rexhepi’s Vision
For the 40th episode of the SJX Podcast, we sat down with Rexhep Rexhepi in Geneva to learn more about his latest watch — the RRCHF Chronograph Flyback. In this conversation, Rexhep explains why he wanted to make a chronograph, and how the self-imposed constraint of a symmetrical layout resulted in a more refined overall […]
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According To Ariel: Understanding The American Luxury Consumer Market For Foreign Watch Brands
Ever since I started covering the watch industry, I have noticed two important and contradictory trends related to my home market, the United States: The United States continues to be the most important market for watches (it has slipped to second place at times, but always jumped back to the top with impunity), and companies […] The post According To Ariel: Understanding The American Luxury Consu
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Hands On: Ulysse Nardin Super Freak
Ulysse Nardin (UN) celebrates 25 years of the landmark Freak with the aptly named Super Freak — a timepiece that pays homage to its predecessors while asserting its own distinct identity. Showcased at UN’s eccentric booth at Watches & Wonders 2026, the Super Freak was advertised as the most complicated time-only watch ever made — […]
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Rolex’s New Day-Date 40 Men’s Jewelry Watch Hands-On: Diamonds, Green Aventurine, & Jubilee Gold
If Rolex’s existing precious metal options are not enough for you, the most famous name in luxury Swiss timepieces has developed a new 18k gold alloy from its in-house foundry. Now, in addition to 18k yellow gold, 18k Everose (rose) gold, 18k white gold, and 950 platinum, Rolex has introduced a new gold it calls […] The post Rolex’s New Day-Date 40 Men’s Jewelry Watch Hands-On: Diamonds, Green Ave
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Hands-On: The Beauty Of The Baltic Prismic Stone Watch Is More Than Dial-Deep
2026, it seems, is the year of the stone dial. Over the past few years, textured stone has become increasingly more common in brand lineups, but 2026 has seen the trend explode in popularity, especially on the more affordable side of the spectrum. On the face of it, this makes sense: the sort of slim, […] The post Hands-On: The Beauty Of The Baltic Prismic Stone Watch Is More Than Dial-Deep appear
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aBlogtoWatch Weekly Podcast #220: The Great Watch Price Debate, Glow-In-The-Dark IWC, And Windup Weekend Chaos
This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, the team dives headfirst into one of the biggest problems facing the modern watch industry: pricing. From luxury brands continuously pushing prices higher to the growing success of microbrands delivering serious value, Ariel, Rick, Ripley, and David debate whether the industry has officially lost touch with enthusiasts. Along the way, […] The post aBlogtoWatch Wee
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JCK 2026 Trade Show Expands Its Watchmaking Ambitions With ‘Timepieces’ — And Serious Industry Backing
The annual JCK Show in Las Vegas has long been the gravitational center of the American jewelry trade. For 2026, though, organizers are highlighting watches, with the continued rollout of Timepieces at Luxury & JCK, a curated destination that’s quickly evolving from a side category into an exciting industry platform. This year’s edition (May 29th […] The post JCK 2026 Trade Show Expands Its Watchm
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Girard-Perregaux La Esmeralda ‘A Secret’ Eternity Edition Honey Girard-Perregaux Tourbillon with Three Flying Bridges
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Girard-Perregaux 1966 Château Latour Edition Girard-Perregaux 1966 East to West
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Watches Of Switzerland Opens Its Newest Boutique At Encore Boston Harbor
Our partner retailer is expanding in a big way. Go inside Watches of Switzerland's latest boutique. By Josh Shanks Contributor Last weekend, the city of Boston inaugurated a glitzy $2.6 billion, 20-acre casino resort. The new Encore Boston Harbor is part of
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Click At Your Own Risk! Our Top Five Watches For The Silver Screen's Most Infamous Slashers
These watches complete our favorite slashers better than blood on a jumpsuit. By Thomas Hendricks Contributor Product placement is all the rage these days in movies and television – like that Starbucks cup in Game of Thrones. And even the watch world has go