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Fratello On Air: Sleeper ’90s And ’00s Watches Worth Waking Up For
fratellowatches.com
Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we discuss sleeper watches from the ’90s and ’00s. It was an interesting period for timepieces, representing a transition from smaller, often
Michael Stockton via Fratello Watches
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Hands On: TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph TH20
watchesbysjx.com
Earlier this year, TAG Heuer unveiled the latest iteration of a longstanding model, the Monaco Chronograph TH20. It’s essentially a reissue of the Monaco ref. 1133 made famous by Steve McQueen, but no
JX Su via SJX
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Get Your Groove On With The Grape-Dial Glashütte Original Sixties Chronograph
fratellowatches.com
I always thought of Glashütte Original as a modest watch brand. However, the German watchmaker does indeed use its Vintage Collection to experiment with more than the usual black, silver, and blue dia
Daan de Groot via Fratello Watches
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In-Depth: IWC’s ProSet Perpetual Calendar
watchesbysjx.com
IWC’s history was dotted with landmark innovations such as Albert Pellaton’s pawl winding system, Kurt Klaus’ famous perpetual calendar, and Richard Habring’s split-seconds chronograph module. Though
David Ichim via SJX
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Toledano & Chan Introduces the Breutalist, a Limited Edition for the Horology Club
Worn & Wound
We’re about half a year removed from the release of Toledano & Chan’s b/1.3r, certainly the brand’s most ambitious release to date with a solid gold dial, subtly updated case construction, and their f
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:00:39 +0000
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New MoonSwatch to celebrate Apollo 11 landing. Launch date: July 12, 2026
Deployant
DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors In time to celebrate the Apollo 11 Moon landing of July 12, 1969, Swatch x Omega releases a limited edition MoonSwatch featuring Moonshine
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0000
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Introducing – American Indie Watchmaker RGM Launches the Model 151 Snoopy Flying Ace
monochrome-watches.com
RGM Watch Company has never been a brand to chase trends or pop culture. Founded in 1992 by Roland G. Murphy in Pennsylvania, the brand has built its reputation on traditional watchmaking, producing a
Brice Goulard via Monochrome Watches
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It’s No Desk-Diver: The Nodus Sector Deep Black Destro
Time+Tide
The Nodus Sector Deep Black Destro proves you don’t need to spend a fortune for a genuine 500m dive watch with thoughtful engineering. The post It’s No Desk-Diver: The Nodus Sector Deep Black Destro a
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:01:41 +0000
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Omega Dynamic: Revisiting A Cult-Classic Watch That Was Ahead Of Its Time
teddybaldassarre.com
Omega has a proud history of horological innovation, from being the first to place a tourbillon within a wristwatch, to developing high-tech solutions, such as the Spirate system, that take accuracy t
Blake Buettner via Teddy Baldassarre Entertainment - Watches
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Orlando Bloom and Porsche Design: Two Brits Take on Manhattan
Revolution
The post Orlando Bloom and Porsche Design: Two Brits Take on Manhattan appeared first on Revolution Watch .
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:00:53 +0000
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Swatch’s MoonSwatch ESTA could change hype watch launches forever
Time+Tide
Swatch x Omega's just launched an ultra-limited MoonSwatch, with an all new way of allocating them, but is it enough? The post Swatch’s MoonSwatch ESTA could change hype watch launches forever appeare
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:30:39 +0000
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Hands-On: The Vacheron Constantin 'Twin Beat' Perpetual Calendar Returns
hodinkee.com
When Vacheron Constantin announced the original Twin-Beat at SIHH in 2019, I wasn't in the watch space in the same way I am now. I was also focused on a much different price point—the one I shop in, n
Mark Kauzlarich via HODINKEE - Wristwatch News, Reviews, & Original Stories
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