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Jun 12, 2026
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Real Watch Collectors: Tim Mancuso on Rolex and the Royal Oak He Still Can’t Buy
oracleoftime.com
Tim Mancuso’s collection makes no sense, and he knows it. Petite platinum Cartier Tanks sit alongside Ulysse Nardin Freaks, a Patek 5327G perpetual calendar shares space with a £400 Studio Underd0g. W
Sam Kessler via Oracle Time
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Citizen Introduces the Tsuyosa Shore “Time Slip” Limited Edition
Worn & Wound
It’s devilishly easy to be reeled in by the promise of a limited edition item. The allure of exclusivity, the potential for appreciation, the collectability factor: all perfectly reasonable excuses to
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:00:32 +0000
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The Bianchet Rotondo UltraFino Rose Gold: A Stunning Take On Contrast
fratellowatches.com
I will admit it: when Bianchet first launched quietly in 2017, the idea of another openworked tourbillon watch wasn’t overly intriguing. Then again, as a traditionalist, I tended to dismiss watches li
Michael Stockton via Fratello Watches
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Don’t Get A Seiko SKX — Buy This Classic Model Instead!
fratellowatches.com
I was never a fan of the Seiko SKX. There, I said it. I know this will get me into trouble with a lot of watch lovers because the SKX’s legacy is grand. For many enthusiasts, the SKX007 or SKX009 was
Jorg Weppelink via Fratello Watches
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Five Unusual Celebrity Ambassadors for Seiko, Speake-Marin, Rolex, and More
Worn & Wound
One of the things you may have noticed about Worn & Wound over the years is that we don’t pay too much attention to celebrity watch spotting or culture (I use that term very loosely). We usually just
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:00:40 +0000
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Conversations: American Watchmakers Jason Lu and Zach Smith of 1776 Atelier
watchesbysjx.com
The 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States did not escape notice from the nation’s fledgling watch industry. To mark the occasion, 1776 Atelier released the Liberty 250, a watch credib
Brandon Moore via SJX
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Fratello Talks: The Watches That Won Us Over
fratellowatches.com
First impressions matter, but they aren’t always the last word. In the watch world, some of the most enduring designs are also among the most divisive. A watch that initially seems too large, too unco
Fratello via Fratello Watches
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New: Bell & Ross BR-05 GMT Green Steel
Deployant
DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Bell & Ross extends the BR-05 collection with a new model in a sage green dial. Available in their now iconic steel bracelet or a rubber st
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000
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Hands On: Rolex Day-Date 40 Jubilee Gold
watchesbysjx.com
Twenty twenty-six has been a milestone year for Rolex, which is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its signature Oyster case with several commemorative models. While not as innovative as the enamel-
Brandon Moore via SJX
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Hands-on – The Dominique Renaud Pulse 60 and the Fascination of a One-Hertz Regulating Organ
monochrome-watches.com
Dominique Renaud hardly needs an introduction. Co-founder of Renaud & Papi, later to become Audemars Piguet Renaud & Papi (APRP), he helped shape modern haute horlogerie by developing complications fo
Denis Peshkov via Monochrome Watches
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Museum Piece
Revolution
The post Museum Piece appeared first on Revolution Watch .
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:00:58 +0000
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Business News: Independent Watch Retailer Collective Horology Sues Trump And Administration Over New Tariffs
hodinkee.com
Independent watch retailer Collective Horology LLC filed legal action against President Donald Trump, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, and a host of other government officials and departments
Andy Hoffman via HODINKEE - Wristwatch News, Reviews, & Original Stories
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