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Jun 12, 2026
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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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Complicated Collectors: King Farouk I
watchesbysjx.com
On the morning of March 30, 1937, 16-year-old King Farouk I of Egypt visited the workshops of Vacheron & Constantin in Geneva. He had been on the throne for less than a year. His father, Fouad I, had
Carlos Torres via SJX
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Buying Guide – The Best of Old-Turned-New, with Five of Today’s Finest Retro Watches
monochrome-watches.com
It’s common for brands to look back for inspiration for future releases, and some put a lot of effort into it. It’s not just about taking the shape of an hour marker or a hand and putting it into an e
Robin Nooy via Monochrome Watches
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H. Moser & Cie: Inside an Unbrand
Quill & Pad
Everyone loves a maverick. The definition comes from husbandry: an unbranded stray calf that belongs to no one. Or a person or organization that refuses to conform. The post H. Moser & Cie: Inside an
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:52:24 +0000
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Discovers: Watches for July 2026
oracleoftime.com
AV86 1954 Amalfi Mechanical, £339 Named for the Italian Riviera’s golden age and wearing the reference proudly, the 1954 Amalfi is a 36mm dress watch in gold-plated stainless steel with a domed sapphi
Sponsored via Oracle Time
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What Dreams Are Made Of: The Angelus Tinkler 1958 Steel Quarter Repeater
fratellowatches.com
If you collect vintage Angelus watches or are simply interested in the brand, there are a handful of pieces you must hold in your hands. One is the mighty Angelus Chrono-Datoluxe. Another, some argue,
Balazs Ferenczi via Fratello Watches
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Sunday Morning Showdown: Certina DS Super PH2000M STC Vs. Tissot Seastar 2000 44mm
fratellowatches.com
Welcome to this week’s installment of our Sunday Morning Showdown series. For today’s matchup, we pitted two Swatch Group divers against each other. You can take both to great depths, and even better,
Jorg Weppelink via Fratello Watches
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The ABCs of Time – The Complex World of Casebacks
monochrome-watches.com
Many don’t realise just how complicated casebacks have become. Whether they’re contributing to high water resistance, displaying the movement or becoming part of the case itself, casebacks aren’t simp
Erik Slaven via Monochrome Watches
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Who Owns Rolex and What Is The Hans Wilsdorf Foundation?
oracleoftime.com
The Hans Wilsdorf Foundation, also known as the Fondation Hans Wilsdorf (FHW), is best known for one thing: being the 100% owner of Rolex. Yet despite the notoriety that comes from owning the world’s
James Dowling via Oracle Time
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New releases from Nomos, Maurice de Mauriac, Krayon and more
Time+Tide
With Wimbledon having concluded just last week, the tennis inspiration is still strong in our minds. Maurice de Mauriac expands its Rallymaster collection with a new colourway celebrating Swiss tennis
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:30:25 +0000
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New: Rado True Round Open Heart Limited Edition
Deployant
DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Rado introduces the True Round Open Heart Limited Edition: a pale rose high-tech ceramic watch with a photochromic dial that shifts from ro
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0000
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