Thomas Kaufmann
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Casio G-Shock DW-5600 Review: An In-Depth Look
Published by David Deteve in Casio on 03/27/2026 at 2:52 p.m. Casio G-shock DW-5600 The watch that manages everything without bothering you. Color lighting at the press of a button. Stopwatch at 1/100th, 24 hours max. Countdown timers that restart on their own — perfect if you’re taking medication at a fixed time or training
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Why Certain Watches Gain More Time Than They Lose – Montres Passion
The little mystery of the wrist: why your watch “gets ahead” You’ve probably already experienced it: a mechanical watch that you love, that you wind with an almost ritual pleasure, and which, without warning, ends up displaying a minute ahead after a few days. Oddly enough, we complain about it more often than the other
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Why Don’t All Vintage Watches Feature a Central Second Hand? – Montres Passion
A detail that changes everything: where do the seconds go? On a modern watch, the central second hand has become so obvious that it is barely noticed. It slides, or jumps, above the hour and minute hands like graphic evidence. However, go back in time: on many old watches, the second is not at the
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13 Indications That Reveal a Fake Rolex
01. 6-Hour Laser Engraving — The Number One Test Since 2002, Rolex has been engraving a microscopic laser crown at 6 o’clockdirectly in the mass of the sapphire crystal — not on the flange (the flange is the steel ring around the dial, the one with “ROLEXROLEX” engraved on it, that’s something else). It is
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How to Identify an Authentic Alfred Rochat & Fils: A Passion for Timepieces
Alfred Rochat & Fils: a house apart in the Vallée de Joux Founded in the Vallée de Joux – this temple of fine watchmaking nestled in the Swiss Jura – the Alfred Rochat & Fils house has established itself as one of the world references for watches with automatons and extreme complications. His pieces combine
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Best Women’s Watches Under €500: Our Top Picks
Five hundred euros. This is often the threshold at which a watch ceases to be a simple accessory and becomes a real timepiece. At this price level, we leave the territory of anonymous watches to access houses with a real watchmaking heritage, quality movements, sapphire glass, surgical steel and finishes that last over time. It
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Understanding the Mechanics of a Stop-Second – Montres Passion
The stop-second: the art of stopping time (just enough to better regulate it) The gesture is familiar to all those who like to “set their watch to the time” with almost ceremonial care. We pull out the crown, we observe the seconds hand… and, on certain watches, it stops dead in place. Mechanical silence. Time
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Authenticating Audemars Piguet: The Tip That Saved Me
What I almost did out of blindness Let’s be honest about what put me in danger: I wanted this watch for a customer meeting in Zurich three weeks later. A meeting with leaders of a Swiss family office who — and I know this is stupid — also judge watches. I was in tunnel mode.
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Identifying the Genuine vs. the Counterfeit: Your Ultimate Guide
The 8 warning signs of a fake Dunhill Whether for a bag, a wallet, a watch or a lighter, these 8 points apply to the entire Dunhill range. Keep them in mind as a systematic reading grid. 1. The logo: the place where everything begins (and where everything is betrayed) The “AD” monogram or the
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The Alfred Dunhill Watch
Design and aesthetics of Alfred Dunhill watches Watches Alfred Dunhill are distinguished by their watch design elegant. They reflect theDunhill aesthetic unique. Each model is designed to be both aesthetically captivating and technically efficient. The design of Dunhill watches is a true style statement. It highlights signature visual characteristics. These elements evoke the brand’s British
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Tsar Bomba Watch Review: Our Hands-On Test for You
Real User Experience: The Details That Product Sheets Leave Behind The Silicone Bracelet in Summer: The Uncomfortable Truth The standard silicone strap that comes with most models is functional — but in summer, it sticks. At 30°C and above, after two hours on the wrist, perspiration accumulates. This is not unique to Tsar Bomba, it
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Identifying Counterfeits Before It’s Too Late
Why H. Moser & Cie is a prime target for counterfeiters H. Moser & Cie is not Rolex. Not Patek. This is precisely why it attracts counterfeiters of a certain level. The public who knows it is smaller, the points of comparison less obvious for ordinary mortals, and yet the prices are high – an
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Explore Alexander Shorokhoff Watches in France
Who is Alexander Shorokhoff? The man behind the art of watchmaking Before talking about shops and prices, you need to understand why this brand exists. Alexander Shorokhoff was not born in a boardroom between a marketing director and a luxury consultancy. He was born in a workshop. Alexander Shorokhoff is a goldsmith and engraver of
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Comprehensive Testing, Quality Assurance, and Pricing
Pagani models to look at first Objective: to avoid dispersion. Here are the references that “fit well” on the wrist and do the job for the price — without drowning you in 50 variations. PD-1639 “Submariner-like” The bestseller. Case ~40mm, bezel (often ceramic), NH35. Readability, presence, versatility. To check: bezel clearance, sapphire flatness, triangle alignment.
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I Discovered I Was Sold a Counterfeit Alain Silberstein… Here’s What Happened
I threw 1,400 euros out the window. Transfer made, watch on wrist, seller evaporated. So. The rest is how I got here — and how to avoid the same stupidity. Alain Silberstein, for those who don’t know: a French watchmaker who made watches between the 80s and the end of the 2000s. Dials that look
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Understanding the Functionality of Dual Time Zone Watches – Montres Passion
Traveling with time on your wrist: why the dual time zone has changed watchmaking There are complications that arise from an aesthetic whim, and others from pure necessity. The dual time zone watch belongs to the second category. It tells the story of the rise of commercial aviation, the globalization of trade and this new
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How I Nearly Fell for Deception and the Lessons That Keep Me Smart
Why Bell & Ross attracts counterfeiters so much Before getting to the heart of the matter, you need to understand why this brand is a target. Bell & Ross is not Rolex – it is less publicized, less known to the general public – and that is precisely the trap. Buyers are often aviation enthusiasts,
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How to Set a Watch with Four Buttons
Four buttons. No instructions. It annoys. In brief ✓ The 4 buttons are almost always: Mode, Set, Start, Reset (or equivalent) ✓ You enter the setting with a long press on Set or Reset depending on the model ✓ Start increases values, Reset moves to next setting ✓ Validate by returning to time mode via
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Selecting the Perfect Luxury Watch: A Guide
Evaluate the philosophy of the major luxury watch houses Each house breathes a unique spirit into its creations. Some favor theclassic elegance while others explore very marked technical universes. Bell & Ross watches perfectly illustrate this approach dedicated to aeronautics professionals. Their clean style finds a natural resonance among lovers of precise instruments. You will
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The Ultimate Showdown: Your First Car Awaits!
Tissot PRX vs Seiko 5 Sport: the real duel Two watches. Two worlds. Same budget. The Tissot PRX plays the 70s sport-chic card. Integrated bracelet. Sharpened housing. Sharp reflections. She talks about “beautiful watch”. The Seiko 5 Sportshe assumes the Tool watch / Diver style. Marked bezel. Wide needles. Dial that captures the light. Less
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When French Mint Meets Watchmaking – Montres Passion
For the first time in its history, the Currency of Paris applies its know-how to the world of watchmaking. Twelve centuries of expertise in the art of coining, striking and metalworking are transposed onto a watch face. This first meeting between the Parisian institution and a watch brand gave birth to The Rooma limited edition
