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Jun 12, 2026
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Introducing: Five New Orient Mako 40 Models With Gradient Dials
fratellowatches.com
Orient builds on its sporty Mako 40 line with five new compelling dial colors. The range introduces green, navy blue, brown, gray, and copper dégradé dials, each bringing a different personality to th
Ben Hodges via Fratello Watches
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Fratello Talks: Watches Every Collector Should Own At Least Once
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All watch collectors’ journeys are different. Some focus on a single brand, while others enjoy exploring as many corners of the hobby as possible. Still, there are certain watches (or even categories
Fratello via Fratello Watches
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Hands On: A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar “Lumen”
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A. Lange & Söhne’s flagship launch for the year, so far, is the Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar “Lumen”. It follows a familiar template, applying the desirable “Lumen” treatment to a complicated
JX Su via SJX
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Roger Dubuis Honour Japanese History with the Excalibur Kabuto
oracleoftime.com
By now Roger Dubuis’ Excalibur Knights of the Round Table is a staple of high watchmaking, a haute horology take on Arthurian legend that’s as magnificent as it is over-the-top. But while there have b
Sam Kessler via Oracle Time
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Bulgari Octo Finissimo 37mm Review: The Best Octo Yet?
teddybaldassarre.com
Sometimes, a small change can make a big difference. In the case of the Bulgari Octo Finissimo, that small change amounts to a mere 3mm. The Octo Finissimo has always been a famously svelte watch, but
Blake Buettner via Teddy Baldassarre Entertainment - Watches
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The Business of Watches Podcast: Guido Terreni (Chief Executive Officer, Parmigiani Fleurier)
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This week on The Business of Watches, we're talking to the leader behind one of the strongest turnaround stories in the industry in recent years. Guido Terreni joined Parmigiani Fleurier as CEO in Jan
Andy Hoffman via HODINKEE - Wristwatch News, Reviews, & Original Stories
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Nodus x Raven Watches Launch Project TrailTrekker Carbon
oracleoftime.com
Nodus and Raven Watches share a lot of the same values when it comes to watch design: producing practical tool watches designed for regular use rather than being destined for a display case. For examp
Michael Sonsino via Oracle Time
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Introducing – The new Bell & Ross BR-03 GMT Green Lum
monochrome-watches.com
Known mostly for its military-inspired and pilot’s watches from the BR-01 and BR-03 series, the emblematic circle-within-a-square design, Bell & Ross has long mastered the use of luminescent materials
Brice Goulard via Monochrome Watches
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First Look – Doxa unveils the SUB 300 Ti5 Clive Cussler, The Iconic Diver Reimagined in Titanium
monochrome-watches.com
There is no denying that Doxa is one of the most revered brands when it comes to dive watches. The brand, which has been active since the 1960s in this field, has produced several of the most emblemat
Brice Goulard via Monochrome Watches
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Industry News – Richemont Reports Strong First Quarter 2026, Sales up by 20%
monochrome-watches.com
Richemont, the Swiss luxury powerhouse, has started its 2026 fiscal year on a strong note. For the first quarter ended 30 June 2026, the group reported revenues of EUR 6.3 billion, representing a 20%
Xavier Markl via Monochrome Watches
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The March LA.B AM2 XS Series Cracks Every Dress Code With Ease
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One thing that makes a watch series interesting to me is variety. I love it when a series can transform like a chameleon without losing its recognizability. The March LA.B AM2 collection does exactly
Jorg Weppelink via Fratello Watches
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Retrospective: My One-Of-One Pragotron × UDC Porsche 911 SC Coffee Timer
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It has been almost a year since my last article, so no pressure at all! “It has to be an epic comeback,” I told myself as one month flew into another. There were many watch candidates with unusual sto
Tomas Rosputinsky via Fratello Watches
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