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Hands On: Breguet Classique Tourbillon 7357
watchesbysjx.com
As it undergoes a late-in-life rejuvenation, Breguet has been steadily updating models long in its catalogue, including its range of tourbillon watches. The Classique Tourbillon 7357 is the long overd
JX Su via SJX
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Certina DS Action Diver 38 Titanium: The Tool Watch You've Been Waiting For?
teddybaldassarre.com
Certina is one of those under the radar watch brands that, despite being Swatch Group's best keep secret, produce some of the most compelling tool watches out there. For years, if you wanted a serious
Nina Scally via Teddy Baldassarre Entertainment - Watches
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Hands-on – Armin Strom’s Orbit in Midnight Purple Regalia
monochrome-watches.com
In the world of mainstream watchmaking, unconventional ideas rarely make it past the concept stage. But for an independent, inventive brand with a fully integrated manufacture like Armin Strom, the po
Rebecca Doulton via Monochrome Watches
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Introducing: The TAG Heuer Formula 1 Solargraph Limited Edition Inspired By Zandvoort For The Final Dutch Grand Prix
hodinkee.com
What We Know This one is orange. That's the news here, really. It's a bit shocking to think that since TAG Heuer's reintroduction of the mighty Formula 1 with an updated Solargraph movement, back in e
Andy Hoffman via HODINKEE - Wristwatch News, Reviews, & Original Stories
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Introducing: Panerai’s Luminor Marina PAM01707 Is All Classic Everything, Except For The High-Tech Composite Case
hodinkee.com
What We Know As one of the more recognisable watch designs, period, the current Panerai Luminor shape has been rendered in many different materials since the 1955 introduction of the crown protection
Borna Bošnjak via HODINKEE - Wristwatch News, Reviews, & Original Stories
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Oracle Time Is Hiring: Junior Editor
oracleoftime.com
Oracle Time is hiring a full-time Junior Editor. No journalism degree required, no bylines required, just proof that you can write and that you care about watches more than is strictly sensible (espec
Tom Pettit via Oracle Time
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Play It Classic, Or Make It Loud: Unpacking the Grøne Horologium’s Dual Identity
fratellowatches.com
Grøne introduces the Horologium, a new manual-winding timepiece available in two different versions, “Something Quirky” and “Something Classic.” Both watches come in a 39mm stainless steel case and fe
Walid Benla via Fratello Watches
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Twelve on Time – PS Horology’s Peter Speake and his Personal Relationship with Time and Watches
monochrome-watches.com
Twelve on Time is a conversation series that invites leading personalities from the watch industry to step beyond their work and speak more personally about their relationship with time, creativity, a
Xavier Markl via Monochrome Watches
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Fears Retires the Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour with the ‘Ultimus’ Edition: an Appreciation of a Modern Classic
Worn & Wound
Fears made some news this week not only with a new release, but also the announcement that one of their signature watches is being retired. The new Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour ‘Ultimus’ is, somewhat surp
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:00:15 +0000
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Budget-Friendly With Vintage Charm: The Updated Wolbrook Skindiver 38 Automatic
fratellowatches.com
It’s always nice when you run into an old acquaintance. A few years ago, I spent quite a bit of time on the Wolbrook website, as I really liked the brand’s Tropic-style rubber straps. To me, they were
Daan de Groot via Fratello Watches
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They Grow Up So Fast! Meet The Casio Edifice Automatic EFK-200
fratellowatches.com
Fast-track evolution. In just one year, Casio launched its first automatic mechanical watch, the Edifice EFK-100, and rapidly improved it. Now, the third generation of the Casio Edifice automatic is h
Lex Stolk via Fratello Watches
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Bangalore Watch Company Introduces the Forty-Seven, their First Pocket Watch
Worn & Wound
I’m not quite sure that it would be correct to say that pocket watches are “having a moment,” but I’ve certainly thought and written about pocket watches more in 2026 than in any year I can remember.
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:00:53 +0000
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