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RedBar, the largest watch collector group in the world, began with two friends meeting up in New York City to talk watches. That informal ritual grew—first into weekly gatherings, then into a full-fledged network of collectors that now spans dozens...
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You probably didn't buy a Rolex thinking about when not to wear it. But at some point—maybe before walking through a city you don’t know all that well—you check your wrist and consider it. You’re not being paranoid by thinking...
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Most watch collectors will wax poetic about mechanical movements: these tiny machines powered entirely by the person wearing them. It’s romantic—the idea that a good mechanical watch, with regular care, could outlive you and still be running on someone else’s...
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At first glance, the Rolex Submariner references 16800 and 168000 appear to be twins. Their reference numbers are nearly identical, and on the wrist, they’re often indistinguishable to anyone but a seasoned collector. But beneath the surface, Rolex made a...
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In 2022, Rolex released one of the most extreme dive watches ever made: the Deepsea Challenge, reference 126067. Rated to 11,000 meters, cased in RLX titanium, and measuring a staggering 50mm wide by 23mm thick, the Deepsea Challenge is not...
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When most people think of Rolex, they picture stainless steel tool watches or the classic Submariner. But every so often, Rolex veers into unexpected territory—releasing designs that defy its conservative reputation and send collectors into debate. These are the models...
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This past weekend marked Windup Watch Fair’s fourth time in Chicago. After years of attending the New York edition of the watch retail show, I was curious to see how the Midwest version compared. Windup Chicago has a reputation for...
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