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Panerai Sails Again with Two New Luna Rossa Releases
Revolution
The post Panerai Sails Again with Two New Luna Rossa Releases appeared first on Revolution Watch .
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:32:45 +0000
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Worn & Wound has Acquired Lorier – Let’s Talk About Why, and What This Means for Lorier’s Future
Worn & Wound
We have some exciting news to share. Worn & Wound has acquired Lorier. Lauren and Lorenzo Ortega, Lorier’s founders, will remain partial owners of the business and retain creative stewardship of the b
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:10:56 +0000
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Introducing – The Roger Dubuis Excalibur The Kabuto Legacy Brings Samurai to the Round Table
monochrome-watches.com
Twelve warriors gather around the table once again, but this time, Camelot gives way to Edo Castle. Roger Dubuis has a knack for creating watches that are equal parts human imagination and great craft
Mohak Gupta via Monochrome Watches
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Watches, Stories, & Gear: Tom Cruise’s Digger Trailer, a new Topo Designs Collection, a New Watch by DOXA
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, 18 Jul 2026 14:00:19 +0000
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Rare Pre-Production F. P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance 022/99R Goes to Auction
oracleoftime.com
We recently discussed the history of watchmaker extraordinaire François-Paul Journe and the watches that helped make him a modern independent icon. One of the watches mentioned in that article was the
Staff Writer via Oracle Time
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Best Affordable Alternatives to Richard Mille
oracleoftime.com
Since their founding in 1999, Richard Mille have stunned with their bold designs, ultra high-tech materials and big price tags, typified by watches like the RM 029. Because of the £145,000+ an RM cost
Michael Sonsino via Oracle Time
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Swatch’s MoonSwatch ESTA could change hype watch launches forever
Time+Tide
Just when we thought the MoonSwatch hype had been well and truly usurped by the recent AP x Swatch collaboration, Swiss giants Omega and Swatch went and broke the internet again last week, announcing
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:30:39 +0000
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Catch The Four Bravur Team Heritage Watches In The Breakaway
fratellowatches.com
The breakaway is five minutes ahead of the peloton. It’s a strong group, and you’d better do your best to catch the four Bravur Team Heritage watches that are in the lead. They look strong and stylish
Lex Stolk via Fratello Watches
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Introducing – Gerald Charles Releases a Trio of Gem Set Masterlink Models with Stone Dials
monochrome-watches.com
Stone dials have long held a special place in fine watchmaking. No two are ever alike, each preserving colours, textures and patterns formed over millions of years. For Gerald Charles, working with st
Denis Peshkov via Monochrome Watches
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The Ultimate Flex: When Watch Brands Leave Their Names Off The Dial
fratellowatches.com
In an age when luxury brands seem incapable of subtlety, there is something deeply seductive about a watch dial that says… nothing at all. Just form, texture, proportion, and confidence. Increasingly,
Henry Black via Fratello Watches
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Introducing Bell & Ross BR-03 GMT Green Lum
Deployant
DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Bell & Ross expands their BR-03 Collection with a new GMT in Green Lum. Press Release information with commentary in italics. Introducing B
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0000
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eBay Finds: a Solid Gold Polerouter, an Iconic Seiko Diver, and a Pac-Man Appearance
Worn & Wound
eBay Finds is back! This bi-weekly installment will feature a selection of watches currently listed on eBay that have caught the eye of editor Christoph McNeil (@vintagediver). If you come across any
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:00:53 +0000
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