Thomas Kaufmann
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Swiss Soccer Captain Makes Surprising Move into Watchmaking
The Joy of Exploring Watches: From Football to Timepieces Exploring new experiences is a beautiful aspect of life. I have always been fascinated by watches, and it has been one of my interests since I was young. My love for watches has been a significant part of my life. On the other hand, playing football…
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5 Beginner Watch Buying Mistakes to Avoid and the Secret to Avoid them in 2023
As a beginner, getting into watches can be an overwhelming experience. It’s easy to get sidetracked and make mistakes as you navigate your way through the vast sea of options available. In the early stages of my own watch buying journey, I made numerous mistakes. Therefore, in this article, I want to revisit a topic…
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Anthony LaPaglia adorns himself with a Seiko Turtle in the “gold” variant.
In the TV series Florida Man (2023) by Donald Todd, Anthony LaPaglia wears a Seiko Turtle “gold” on a “jubilee” type golden steel bracelet. The story : A disgraced former police officer in debt due to his gambling addiction is forced to return to his home state, Florida, for a more than shady mission… He…
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The “Le Mans” Rolex Cosmograph 6239 is being auctioned by Sotheby’s.
Another important point that characterizes this reference: because of its wider bezel, Rolex had to duplicate the Swiss mention which is at 6 o’clock in order to make it more visible on the dial. In reality, if we look closely, we see that the word Swiss was printed twice a few millimeters apart (invisible in…
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“Certified by Brand” Resale Portal for Luxury Goods Now Available on Ebay.
As we know, the big problem with second-hand products is where they come from. Is it a real watch and not a copy? Isn’t it stolen? Does it work correctly? A whole host of questions, quite legitimate by the way, that buyers ask themselves when buying a second-hand product online. In this case, Ebay has…
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A fresh Moonswatch endeavor: “Journey to the Moonshine Gold”
It’s go again ! At each new full moon since March, the Swatch group offers for a few hours only, and only in a few stores of the brand, a special edition of its MoonSwatch Mission to the Moon baptized Mission To Moonshine Gold. For the May full moon (May 5-6), a special edition of…
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Unveiling the Surprising Truth Behind the Price of Rolex Watches!
Rolex Price Guide: Exploring the Most Expensive and Least Expensive Models When it comes to luxury watches, Rolex is one of the most prestigious brands in the market. From its exquisite design to its exceptional quality, it’s no wonder why owning a Rolex watch is a symbol of status and class. In this article, we…
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Sensual Moments with Le Déclic
But this niche market was really revived by Jean-Claude Biver in the 90s, when he was boss of Blancpain with the creation, at the time, of an erotic automaton on a wristwatch (pieces still produced confidentially by the Brassus watchmaker) Today, a few brands (including Ulysse Nardin) still offer this type of… complications and these…
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Recrystallization yields two innovative extra-durable steel products.
As we know, since the launch of the very first G-Shock watch in 1983, the Japanese brand has established itself as one, even “the” reference in terms of resistance, durability and design. Over time, the Japanese watchmaker has become a must throughout the world, both through its fashion collaborations and in sport, art, music and…
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Bell & Ross BR 05 watch adorns Kang You-seok’s wrist
In Korean TV series Payback (2023) by Won-Tae Lee, Kang You-seok wear a watch Bell & Ross BR05 on rubber strap. The watch is particularly visible in episode 5. But it would seem that the actor also wears a TAG Heuer (the Link bracelet is particularly recognizable but on a close-up the mark is erased)…
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Top 5 Alarm Clocks Suited for Collectors
The alarm clock is not just a practical accessory. Some creations also serve as real decorative pieces and bring a real personal touch to the bedroom. And if you put aside your mobile phone to prefer this object full of charm, as elegant as it is timeless? In this article, we offer you a selection…
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A Salute to the Instruments of the Pioneering Warplanes
Interesting novelty this year at Reservoir, which has definitely not been lacking in creativity lately with the sudden arrival of its chronograph concept and its watches inspired by comic strips. This Black Sparrow is inspired as it should be by a measuring instrument, since it has been the very concept of Reservoir since its creation…
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“Blake and Mortimer’s ‘By Jove’ watch taking Reservoir on a journey through uncharted space”
The display, which combines jumping hours and a retrograde minute hand, has served as the basis for many creative and playful watches. I’m thinking first of all of Gerald Genta Fantasy, which featured characters from the Disney universe, including Mickey and Donald, who were the most representative of it. The principle of the display, thanks…
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Is the art of watchmaking vanishing on Instagram?
We all know that Instagram is constantly evolving its algorithm. However, the latest updates were more impactful because they implemented a real transformation of the very nature of the application. Instagram does not hide it and communicates with transparency on the subject, in particular through Adam Mosseri: the application must evolve, must become a multimedia…
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Panerai’s Interpretation of La Dolce Vita
The 38 mm polished steel case with a closed back (water-resistant to 50 meters) comes with a metal bracelet inspired by Panerai’s exclusive crown protection device, each link (curved) of which takes up the emblematic semi-oval profile of the security system. They alternate polished and satin finishes. The automatic P.900 caliber equips the 38 mm…
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Which Connected Watch Reigns Supreme? Check Out Our Reviews and Decide!
Our advice to buy a connected watch. THE best smartwatches, those for running, swimming, golf. Traps to avoid. It’s been a long time since we talked about connected watches on the MBA blog, but I receive many questions about this type of watch and also messages from readers complaining about their purchase. Being familiar with…
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Success Confirmed for Geneva Watch Days 2022
The 3rd edition of the Geneva Watch Days, which took place from August 29 to September 1, 2022, confirmed the constant growth of the event. More exhibitors, more visitors, greater involvement of the authorities, the success is undeniable and the Geneva Watch Days have become the unmissable event of the new school year. As a…
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Are Even Luxury Watch Brands Making Mistakes? The Top 5 Slip-Ups!
Welcome back friends! Today, we will be looking at the things watch companies are doing wrong. As someone who has been in the watch industry for a while, I have noticed several key issues that need to be addressed for the industry to be taken more seriously. Five Mistakes Watch Companies Are Making Dishonesty First…
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A salmon dial that’s all the rage
With a rich heritage, Vulcain continues to look to the future with Guillaume Laidet. At the helm of the Vulcain collections for more than a year, this vintage watch enthusiast, “new generation” entrepreneur and gifted digital retailer is therefore doing it again in the spring of 2023. We remember the very noticeable “comeback” of the…
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10 Surprising Facts about TAG Heuer that Might Surprise You
We continue our series on the anecdotes of the great watchmaking houses with TAG Heuer. The House of Saint Imier has a rich history of more than a century, punctuated with incredible technical prowess and iconic models. so here’s 10 things you (probably) didn’t know about TAG Heuer. 1. A family history Edward Heuer born…
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Celebrate 60 Years of Tag Heuer Carrera with a Glassbox Edition and a Film
There Carrera is a model of excellence at Tag Heuer, fully inspired by the spirit of motor racing in 1963, its year of birth. In 2023, it therefore celebrates its 60th anniversary and comes out full of vigor with several proposals from the brand which has gone all out to celebrate this anniversary as it…
