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Explained: Grande Sonnerie Click Wheels
watchesbysjx.com
A visual staple of grande sonnerie watches is a pair of large, highly finished and intriguing-looking click wheels. Continuing our exploration of various horological energy systems — including winding
David Ichim via SJX
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Happenings: Join Us For This Month's Hodinkee Happy Hour [RSVP Here]
hodinkee.com
It's the last week of July, so that means it's time for another Hodinkee Happy Hour! This installment will be held at Watches of Switzerland on Green St in SoHo. Space will be limited, and we may have
Hodinkee via HODINKEE - Wristwatch News, Reviews, & Original Stories
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Introducing – New Indie Atelier Pieters Introduces Its Inaugural Watch, the Atelier 1 Founders’ Series
monochrome-watches.com
There’s a new indie watch brand on the scene. It seems that we’re telling this story every week. Sometimes, or should I say rather often, these new ventures are coming with pretty fascinating inaugura
Brice Goulard via Monochrome Watches
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The Best Octagonal Watches For Every Budget
teddybaldassarre.com
While the octagonal watches in the contemporary imagination are closely associated with the sports-luxury genre, the unique, angular shape has actually been a fixture of horology since watches were st
Erin Wilborn via Teddy Baldassarre Entertainment - Watches
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Six Decades Beyond Earth: Omega Speedmaster
Revolution
The post Six Decades Beyond Earth: Omega Speedmaster appeared first on Revolution Watch .
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:00:34 +0000
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In-Depth: The Patek Philippe Victorin Piguet Split-Second Wristwatch
hodinkee.com
In our first addendum to our Reference Points video and story on Patek Philippe split-second wristwatches, we looked at Patek Philippe split-second pocket watches and the brand's relationship with its
Mark Kauzlarich via HODINKEE - Wristwatch News, Reviews, & Original Stories
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Faux-tina or no-tina? Andrew and Justin dive deep into the Omega Speedmaster FOIS
Time+Tide
Every Omega Speedmaster collector knows the Moonwatch. But what about the watch that started it all? The post Faux-tina or no-tina? Andrew and Justin dive deep into the Omega Speedmaster FOIS appeared
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:01:14 +0000
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Introducing – Platinum Editions of the Parmigiani Tonda PF GMT Rattrapante, Minute Rattrapante and Chronographe Mystérieux
monochrome-watches.com
Parmigiani Fleurier marks its thirty years of independent watchmaking with a platinum trilogy of mechanically sophisticated models that offer on-demand complications. Reflecting the collection’s spiri
Rebecca Doulton via Monochrome Watches
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In-Depth: The Patek Philippe Split-Seconds Pocket Watch
hodinkee.com
Just last week, we published a Reference Points video on the Patek Philippe split-seconds wristwatch. The complication itself—a.k.a. the rattrapante—is incredibly important in the brand's history, for
Mark Kauzlarich via HODINKEE - Wristwatch News, Reviews, & Original Stories
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Introducing – Union Glashütte Averin Chronograph Limited Edition Sachsen Classic 2026
monochrome-watches.com
For several years, Union Glashütte has celebrated its partnership with the Sachsen Classic historic rally through annual limited editions based on the retro-styled Noramis Chronograph. For the 23rd ed
Denis Peshkov via Monochrome Watches
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Watches, Stories, & Gear: Jimothy, the Future of the Cinerama Dome, and a New Marvel Trailer
Worn & Wound
“Watches, Stories, and Gear” is a roundup of our favorite content, watch or otherwise, from around the internet. Here, we support other creators, explore interesting content that inspires us, and put
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:00:47 +0000
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Seeing James Cameron’s Historic Rolex Deepsea Challenge Up Close
fratellowatches.com
I have seen a lot of significant Rolex pieces over the years, from steel Daytonas to military-issued Submariners and GMT-Masters that have literally flown around the globe (thank you, Cliff Tait). Now
Henry Black via Fratello Watches
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