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CronusArt RT06-001 Carbon Fiber Sports Car Watch Review
oracleoftime.com
A decade ago, carbon fibre was a rare material to see in watch design, reserved for the most exclusive timepieces from sports watch specialists. Today, it’s exciting to see more brands explore the mat
Sponsored via Oracle Time
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Hands-On: The Chopard L.U.C Time Traveler One Khaki
hodinkee.com
Chopard came out of Watches and Wonders this year swinging by simply introducing a new colored dial in the L.U.C. 1860, and perhaps it was a great indicator that sometimes, a show-stealer need not be
TanTan Wang via HODINKEE - Wristwatch News, Reviews, & Original Stories
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A Majestic Journey Through Clocks & Watches Made for Royalty: The Enlightened Empress – Maria Theresa and the Mechanics of Wonder
Worn & Wound
From the imposing astronomical clocks of Tudor England to the exquisite pendant watches of Victorian Britain, timekeeping has long been a symbol of power, prestige, and technological marvel within Eur
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:00:13 +0000
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Fratello On Air: Rethinking The Definition Of Entry-Level Watches
fratellowatches.com
Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, Mike is in Florida, and Balazs is in Hungary. But we’re here for you! In today’s discussion, we tackle a listener suggestion. We’re talking ab
Michael Stockton via Fratello Watches
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Owner’s Review: the Serica 5303-3
Worn & Wound
Over the last few years, Serica has emerged as one of these small indies or microbrands that has a real identity, seemingly right out of the gate. We often talk about brand like Ming, or Brew, or Spac
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:00:46 +0000
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BA111OD Introduces a New Version of their Chapter 7 Skeleton Integrated Bracelet Sports Watch
Worn & Wound
Swiss indie BA111OD has introduced a new version of their Chapter 7 integrated bracelet sports watch featuring a skeleton dial. BA111OD has quietly been building a reputation these last few years for
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:00:30 +0000
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Rolex Vs. Omega: How Do The Two Most Famous Watch Brands Compare?
oracleoftime.com
According to Google Search data, Rolex and Omega are the two most frequently searched luxury watch brands in the world. It’s not a surprising fact given they are two of the few watch brands that can b
Michael Sonsino via Oracle Time
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Héron Introduce Marinor Rainbow White Decompression Timer Dive Watch
oracleoftime.com
I have a soft spot for Héron dive watches. They blend practicality, fun, value for money and vintage inspired design elements in exactly the right quantities. Perhaps the best example of that is last
Michael Sonsino via Oracle Time
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Industry News – LVMH Reports Accelerating Growth for the First Half of 2026, Incl. for the Watch Division
monochrome-watches.com
Recent financial statements by industry institutions and groups have been on the positive side, with what seems to be a comeback of growth, after a couple of rather difficult years for the watch indus
Brice Goulard via Monochrome Watches
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CIGA Design’s Warmer Take On Its Most Industrial Line — The Hunter Vintage
fratellowatches.com
The Chinese watch brand CIGA Design expands its most industrial line, the Hunter, with warmer tones. New Sand Gold, Rose Gold, and Brown Gold configurations allow the new Hunter Vintage to soften and
Walid Benla via Fratello Watches
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A Promising First Encounter With The Updated Aera D-1 Diver
fratellowatches.com
Making a dive watch stand out today is genuinely tough. The archetype has been reinterpreted so many times that most releases blur together. The Aera D-1 Diver, however, managed to catch my attention
Jorg Weppelink via Fratello Watches
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Hands On: Singer Reimagined DualTrack
watchesbysjx.com
Having made its name with auto-racing central chronographs, Singer Reimagined recently debuted its first-ever GMT, the DualTrack. Retaining the aesthetic established by Singer’s chronographs, the Dual
JX Su via SJX
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