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Jun 12, 2026
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Exclusive insider review: the new Watch Ho x Selten Yum Cha
Deployant
DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Discover the Watch Ho & Co x Selten Yum Cha, a limited-edition mechanical watch created for the community’s third anniversary. In this hand
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000
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Hands On: Greubel Forsey Balancier 3 Titanium
watchesbysjx.com
The Greubel Forsey (GF) Balancier 3 topped our summer watch wish list thanks to its uncompromising craftsmanship and ergonomic form factor. Though not an altogether new watch — the model debuted in 20
Brandon Moore via SJX
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7 Of Our Favorite Skin Diver Watches (And What Is A Skin Diver, Anyway?)
teddybaldassarre.com
Skin diver watches have been around since there have been, well, watches made for divers, but they’re a category-within-a-category that still appeals to a very particular fan base. Here’s a closer loo
Mark Bernardo via Teddy Baldassarre Entertainment - Watches
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Introducing – The New Rado Captain Cook x European Cricket Special Edition
monochrome-watches.com
Since its revival in 2017, the Rado Captain Cook collection has grown from a faithful vintage re-edition into one of the brand’s pillars, embracing models to include compact 37mm models, ceramic execu
Denis Peshkov via Monochrome Watches
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Happenings: Watch Week Aspen Returns For Its Third Year
hodinkee.com
If you need another reason to visit Aspen this summer, Watch Week Aspen is returning for its third edition, taking place from August 13 to August 16. The long weekend is packed with endless opportunit
Meyme Nakash via HODINKEE - Wristwatch News, Reviews, & Original Stories
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First Look – The Watch Ho & Co. x Selten Yum Cha, A Heartfelt Tribute to Hong Kong’s Tea House Tradition
monochrome-watches.com
Since its launch, Watch Ho & Co(mmunity) has taken a very personal approach to collaborative watchmaking. Founder Jackie Ho has consistently built projects around stories and culture. Previous collabo
Denis Peshkov via Monochrome Watches
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The Modest Moonwatch Alternative: Omega’s Speedmaster Reduced
fratellowatches.com
Many of you will know that, from 1988 to 2010, Omega offered a smaller alternative to its Moonwatch known as the Speedmaster Reduced (reference 3510.50.00). There was also a series of smaller Speedmas
Robert-Jan Broer via Fratello Watches
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What is the Most Popular Wristwatch Case Material?
oracleoftime.com
Case material has become one of the clearest indicators of shifting taste in the pre-owned watch market, reflecting a balance between durability, innovation, and long-term value. Pre-owned watch speci
Staff Writer via Oracle Time
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Introducing – Celebrating the Founder’s 200th Anniversary, Moritz Grossmann Releases the Tefnut 36 Silver-Plated by Friction Turquoise Blue
monochrome-watches.com
Moritz Grossmann continues to celebrate the 200th anniversary of its founder, Carl Moritz Grossmann (1826-1885), one of the key figures behind Glashütte’s rise as a powerhouse of German watchmaking. F
Rebecca Doulton via Monochrome Watches
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Selten and Watch Ho & Co. Introduce the Yum Cha, a New Limited Edition with an Engraved Grand Feu Enamel Dial
Worn & Wound
Last year, Selten and Watch Ho & Co released the Jui, a limited run watch celebrating the community Watch Ho & Co has fostered in Hong Kong, and it kind of went viral. For a few days, it was basically
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:00:41 +0000
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16 of the Best Purple Watches for Every Budget Released in 2026
oracleoftime.com
Violet, lavender, mauve, plum, lilac, amethyst – there are a lot of shades of purple out there. Most of them have graced the dial of a watch at some point or other and there is a huge selection of mod
Michael Sonsino via Oracle Time
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Interview: A Glimpse Into The World Of Konstantin Chaykin
fratellowatches.com
Konstantin Chaykin is a self-described watchmaker, inventor, and artist. In this interview (casually combating the English-Russian language barrier), Chaykin takes us on his journey from a maker of co
Catherine Bishop via Fratello Watches
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