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The Top 5 Watches Released In July 2026
fratellowatches.com
Another Friday, another list! This week, we’ll return to our series of articles focusing on the best releases of every month. Summer is in full swing, and most of you are enjoying or about to enjoy a
Jorg Weppelink via Fratello Watches
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Do New Dials And Colors For Hamilton’s Khaki Navy Scuba Lineup Do The Trick?
fratellowatches.com
When I hear the name Hamilton, dive watches aren’t the first things that come to mind. The Swiss brand with American roots is mostly known for its great lineup of military field watches. On top of tha
Jorg Weppelink via Fratello Watches
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Ming Introduces the 37.06 Royal Selangor, a Limited Edition with a Hammered Pewter Dial
Worn & Wound
The latest from Ming is a collaboration that I think most enthusiasts could never have predicted, but makes quite a bit sense when you take a few steps back and look at the participants from a high le
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:00:22 +0000
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Hands-on: Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate – now in 38mm!
Deployant
DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors The Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate is now available in 38mm, alongside the emblematic 40mm. We got a quick look and handled it at the Blancp
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0000
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The secondary market is back on the rise, at least $1M+ lots are
Time+Tide
Earlier this week, the platform Everywatch released its bi-annual report on the secondary watch market, looking at the first half of the year and comparing it to the year prior. The headline figure is
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:00:31 +0000
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SJX Podcast: Second-Chance Watches
watchesbysjx.com
The return of the Vacheron Constantin Twin Beat Perpetual Calendar got us thinking about other technically interesting watches that showed promise but never truly found their footing. In episode 47 of
Brandon Moore via SJX
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Seiko 5 Sports x HUF Limited Edition SRPM09 Review: A Classic 70s Design Reimagined With A Skate-Style Twist
teddybaldassarre.com
It would seem as if we are reaching the peak in the collab era of watches, with more and more brands on all ends of the spectrum now more willing than ever to collaborate with companies in realms outs
Erin Wilborn via Teddy Baldassarre Entertainment - Watches
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Introducing: The Ming 37.06 Royal Selangor Limited Edition
hodinkee.com
What We Know A funky new dial is probably the least surprising thing to come from Ming these days, but somehow, the new Ming 37.06 Royal Selangor still feels like a compelling play on the brand's two-
TanTan Wang via HODINKEE - Wristwatch News, Reviews, & Original Stories
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Channelling the Roadmaster – the new TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph x Team Ikuzawa
Time+Tide
For the second time, we see a racing combination that brings together some of the most evocative motorsports references around. The post Channelling the Roadmaster – the new TAG Heuer Carrera Chronogr
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:00:26 +0000
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Decoding The Master Chronometer: What Does METAS Certification Actually Mean?
teddybaldassarre.com
Whether you spend most of your time reading articles, contributing to forums, or watching videos on horology, you’ve likely noticed the sheer amount of abbreviations circulating the internet, so much
Nina Scally via Teddy Baldassarre Entertainment - Watches
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First Look – The Sicura Hexa 400 Marks the Return of a Forgotten Swiss Tool Watch Name
monochrome-watches.com
Few now remember the Swiss watchmaking name Sicura. Founded in Grenchen in 1939, the brand enjoyed success during the 1960s and 1970s under Ernest Schneider, producing affordable, unconventional watch
Denis Peshkov via Monochrome Watches
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Sicura Makes A Comeback After 47 Years With The Hexa 400
fratellowatches.com
In the past decade, we have seen many once-defunct Swiss brands return to the watch industry. A few recent returnees that come to mind are Gallet and Universal Genève. Today, another legendary brand j
Jorg Weppelink via Fratello Watches
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