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Jun 12, 2026
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The Best Solar Watches
teddybaldassarre.com
Solar watches are an eco-friendly alternative to traditional quartz watches with lithium battery-powered movements. Watches with solar-powered movements still maintain the accuracy and reliability of
TB Team via Teddy Baldassarre Entertainment - Watches
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Happenings: Inside The Launch Of HODINKEE Australia & New Zealand At The Sydney Opera House
hodinkee.com
This week, HODINKEE Australia & New Zealand was officially launched at one of the country’s most iconic venues, Bennelong, tucked beneath the sails of the Sydney Opera House. The evening also served a
Jamie Weiss via HODINKEE - Wristwatch News, Reviews, & Original Stories
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Introducing – The Bell & Ross BR-05 GMT Green Steel
monochrome-watches.com
Following the black, white and sky blue editions, Bell & Ross expands its urban-inspired BR-05 collection with the new BR-05 GMT Green Steel. The latest model introduces a new sage green colourway whi
Denis Peshkov via Monochrome Watches
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The Definitive Modern Speedmaster — Six Years With The Calibre 321
fratellowatches.com
Recently, one of our readers asked me for an update on my ownership of the Omega Speedmaster Calibre 321. He also wanted to know how often I wear it compared with the stainless-steel Omega Speedmaster
Robert-Jan Broer via Fratello Watches
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The Arche By Laps Bridges The Gap Between Architecture And Watchmaking
fratellowatches.com
When you’re into watches, you sometimes come across new brands on Instagram that spark your interest. The recently introduced Arche by French watch design studio Laps is a great example of this phenom
Daan de Groot via Fratello Watches
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Five Norqain watches that show how dynamic a brand can be
Time+Tide
Few young Swiss brands have made an impact as quickly as Norqain, with these being the five watches not to miss. The post Five Norqain watches that show how dynamic a brand can be appeared first on Ti
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:01:50 +0000
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Seiko Introduce Presage Classic ‘Craftsmanship’ Enamel and Urushi Laurel Dial
oracleoftime.com
Created in 1913, the Seiko Laurel holds the record for being not only the first wristwatch produced by Seiko but also the first wristwatch made in Japan. Considering that 2026 marks the 145th annivers
Michael Sonsino via Oracle Time
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Owner’s Review: the Ōtsuka Lōtec No. 8
Worn & Wound
I occasionally have a hard time understanding why some brands are so popular. It’s not that they don’t deserve to do well, but I see brands that don’t seem to be doing anything much different from the
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:00:22 +0000
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The Chronoswiss Small Second Stone Dials tell the story of a brand
Time+Tide
A simple watch that tells the story of the brand's past, present, and where it might be going in the future. The post The Chronoswiss Small Second Stone Dials tell the story of a brand appeared first
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:00:04 +0000
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Fratello On Air: Nick From DC Vintage Watches and Matt From SOTP Join The Show
fratellowatches.com
Mike is taking a week off from the podcast, but that doesn’t mean you have to go without an episode. Instead of finding one guest to fill the gap, I figured, why not two? So this week, I sat down with
Balazs Ferenczi via Fratello Watches
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The Best Watch I Have Ever Owned: How The Tudor Black Bay Pro Became The Best Watch I Almost Owned
fratellowatches.com
Exactly a month ago, Thomas kicked off a series on the best watches we’ve ever owned. The idea is for each writer to describe his favorite watch, the one that served him most loyally and brought the m
Jorg Weppelink via Fratello Watches
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TAG Heuer’s Latest Carrera Taps Team Ikuzawa
watchesbysjx.com
Following TAG Heuer’s first collaboration with racing-inspired fashion label Team Ikuzawa and Bamford Watch Department in 2023, the trio has returned for a second lap with the Carrera Chronograph x Te
Jack Shepherdson via SJX
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