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Jun 12, 2026
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Review: the Sinn 544, a Tool Watch for Minimalists
Worn & Wound
Simple and sporty. That’s it. That’s the review. Well, sure, I can elaborate. Sinn likes to surprise us on occasion, and in the most Sinn way possible. Not by releasing something high-tech or with a t
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:00:08 +0000
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Complicated Collectors: J. B. Champion Jr.
watchesbysjx.com
On October 25, 1967, Joe Ben “J. B.” Champion Jr. sat silently through the murder trial of a client named E. K. Bearden. It was the second time the prominent Texas defence attorney had conducted himse
Carlos Torres via SJX
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The Citizen Series 8 880 GMT Turns You Into a Local, Twice Over
fratellowatches.com
Ask me about my current favorite Citizen models, and I’ll quickly point to the brand’s Series 8 watches. It’s Citizens’ collection of modern mechanical watches that falls somewhere between the high-en
Jorg Weppelink via Fratello Watches
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Buying Guide – Two-Tone Charm, with Five Effortlessly Cool Steel-and-Gold Watches
monochrome-watches.com
There are plenty of ways to stand out from the masses when it comes to watches. You can go for a bold design, a unique dial material, flashy colours or a mesmerising complication. Or you can opt for a
Robin Nooy via Monochrome Watches
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Looking Through The Blinds: A Peek At The Patek Philippe Cubitus Perpetual Calendar Skeleton Ref. 5840P-001
fratellowatches.com
The introduction of the distinctly different-shaped Cubitus collection in October 2024 didn’t go unnoticed. Patek Philippe stated that the Cubitus collection’s mission is “to offer a new reinterpretat
Lex Stolk via Fratello Watches
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Discovers: Style for August 2026
oracleoftime.com
Birkenstock Boston Clog, from £125 The Boston has earned its status as the summer shoe that never really goes away. The closed-toe silhouette keeps things smarter than an open sandal, the cork-latex f
Sponsored via Oracle Time
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Sunday Morning Showdown: Citizen Tsuyosa 37 Vs. Casio Edifice EFK-200
fratellowatches.com
With the summer break still in full swing, it’s time for another Sunday Morning Showdown. In today’s match-up, two watches that could have easily made for your perfect affordable summer watch. But tha
Jorg Weppelink via Fratello Watches
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The ABCs of Time – The History of Metal Bracelets for Wristwatches
monochrome-watches.com
With few exceptions, metal bracelets are a 20th-century phenomenon, really surfacing in the 1920s as wristwatches became a cultural and fashion phenomenon. Three names are generally recognised as part
Erik Slaven via Monochrome Watches
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MeisterSinger Unitas 1Z Edition – a new dial variation in enamel
Deployant
DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors One hand specialist MeisterSinger releases a variant to their Unitas 1Z Edition – now with a light blue enamel dial and decorated Unitas mo
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0000
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Reaching The Top With The Heavyweight HP Hercules In Polished Tantalum
fratellowatches.com
Last year, Thomas went hands-on with the HP Hercules Hand-Wound Double-Barreled. Today, I’m going to do exactly the same. However, this time the watch doesn’t feature a stainless-steel case but rather
Daan de Groot via Fratello Watches
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Vario Launch NAVI Voyage Chapter One: Europe with Five Language Variants
oracleoftime.com
While Singapore has only become a hub of watch design over the last couple of decades, it has been one of the world’s most significant maritime trading ports for much longer. For more than 2000 years
Michael Sonsino via Oracle Time
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The Nivada Grenchen F77 MKII: Refining the Integrated Ideal
Quill & Pad
The late 1970s were a wildly transitional era for horology, one where the delicate, fragile elegance of the dress watch was shoved aside for the bold integrated steel sports watch. The post The Nivada
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:48:07 +0000
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