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Ceramic watches are nothing new. In fact, the industry has been producing watches commercially from the tough yet lightweight material for decades. However, with the recent boom in new ceramic releases from some of the industry’s top brands, such as...
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A while back we talked about the Rolex Explorer 2 and what made it special, especially looking at the current reference. In this article we’re going to take a step back in the past and focus more on the history...
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The history of the development of chronograph watches is tightly linked to car races and any sport that requires precise timing. One could say that chronographs changed sports and not the other way around. And one common characteristic that most...
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The introduction of quartz watches was labeled a ‘crisis’ for a reason. These mass produced, inexpensive, battery-powered movements are far more accurate than their mechanical counterparts. Mechanical movements vary. They’re subject to inaccuracy via gravity, temperature, magnetic fields, etc. While...
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When we think about chronographs today we think about the Omega Speedmaster, the Rolex Daytona, and the Zenith El Primero. While each one of these is an exceptional watch, one may wonder when was the first chronograph wristwatch invented, by...
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Rolex is responsible for many, many horological innovations. From the first water-resistant case to the first self-winding movement and, as I recently learned, the first date complication on a watch. Yes, the Datejust introduced in 1945 (although the dial did...
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For many watch enthusiasts, part of the fun of curating the perfect watch collection is collecting various straps to accompany their favorite timepieces. And if you ask me, there’s no such thing as having too many straps, either. Some of...
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