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Jun 12, 2026
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Kāla Series 001: A Toronto Atelier Turns Watchmaking Into a Canvas
Microbrand Watch World
kala is a new Toronto-based watch atelier launching its debut, the Series 001, on Kickstarter. Limited to 100 pieces, it pairs a hand-forged Damascus steel bezel with a Musou matte dial that absorbs 9
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:30:22 +0000
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Discovers: Watch Accessories for August 2026
oracleoftime.com
Trémont The Strap Collection, From £59 Handmade in Italian leather and built to age with the wearer. Trémont’s strap collection comes in croc-embossed, lizard-embossed, and suede across seven colourwa
Sponsored via Oracle Time
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Sunday Morning Showdown: Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Auto Vs. Mido Ocean Star 200
fratellowatches.com
On this summery Sunday morning, we dive into a Swatch Group battle. This week, we picked two dive watches from popular Swatch Group brands to determine which you prefer. Daan will back the revamped Kh
Jorg Weppelink via Fratello Watches
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The ABCs of Time – The History and Evolution of Shock Resistance in Watches
monochrome-watches.com
Early 16th-century watches were fragile by today’s standards, to say the least. These mechanical curiosities for the mega-wealthy could sustain catastrophic damage from a single drop or hard knock, an
Erik Slaven via Monochrome Watches
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The Petrolhead Corner – The Boreham MKI RS Pushes the Humble Escort to New Heights
monochrome-watches.com
The humble Ford Escort spanned six generations from its debut in 1967 to its end in 2004, with over 4 million cars built during those years. The small family car was Britain’s best-selling car for man
Robin Nooy via Monochrome Watches
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The Caravelle Sea Hunter Vs. The Seiko SKX And SRPE93 “Turtle”
fratellowatches.com
There is a very specific kind of watch that changed how I think about this hobby. This watch was not particularly expensive, and it was not Swiss. It did not come in a velvet-lined box or carry a stor
Henry Black via Fratello Watches
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New: Ferdinand Berthoud Chronomètre FB 3SPC.2-1
Deployant
DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Ferdinand Berthoud FB 3SPC.2-1 brings the COSC-certified Chronomètre FB 3SPC into 18-carat rose gold with a sandblasted nickel silver movem
Sat, 01 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0000
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The Best Affordable Tourbillons of 2026
oracleoftime.com
From a £7,800 Swiss flying tourbillon to a £300 impulse buy, here are the best tourbillons on the market that won’t cost you a house deposit. The tourbillon has carried a five or six-figure price tag
Sam Kessler via Oracle Time
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Seiko’s Prospex HBC010 European Limited Edition Looks Like A Postcard From Austria
fratellowatches.com
Summer is here, so many Europeans are starting to explore their beloved lands. Maybe that’s why Seiko drew inspiration from the beautiful Lake Hallstatt in Austria for its newest European-exclusive li
Daan de Groot via Fratello Watches
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Cartier brings its Santos de Cartier Chronograph down to a more favourable “Large” size
Time+Tide
The latest Cartier Santos de Cartier Chronograph drops down from XL sizing to Cartier's large size for more refined proportions. The post Cartier brings its Santos de Cartier Chronograph down to a mor
Sat, 01 Aug 2026 11:01:05 +0000
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First Look – The Green, Europe-Only Seiko Prospex 1965 Heritage Diver HBC010
monochrome-watches.com
Seiko’s Prospex collection is wide… Even by narrowing it down to dive watches only, there’s plenty to choose from, starting with the accessible Samurai and Turtle, followed by the robust 1968 Heritage
Brice Goulard via Monochrome Watches
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Editors' Picks: Our Favorite Quartz Watches
teddybaldassarre.com
Once you really dive into the world of watches, the subject of quartz reveals itself to be somewhat contentious and tends to bring a lot of strong opinions to the surface. But it’s important to note t
TB Team via Teddy Baldassarre Entertainment - Watches
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