Thomas Kaufmann
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Tourbillon Watch at an Affordable Price!
And yes, I’m back to tell you about CODE41, a brand that holds a good place on the blog because I like their vision of watchmaking and I like brands constantly in search of novelty and innovation. After the X41, the DAY41 or the famous Mécascaphe, the Swiss brand CODE41 is back with an even…
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“Victors and Losers in the Timepiece Industry”
Like every beginning of the year, it’s time to take stock. The long-awaited report by investment bank Morgan Stanley, designed in partnership with LuxeConsult, which ranks the 50 most important brands in the watch industry, was released on the sidelines of Watches and Wonders. Who stands out from the crowd? Who are the winners and…
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“Mademoiselle Privé Pique-Aiguilles: Chanel Unveils 5 Surprising Pieces”
Chanel has just paid a very nice tribute to the artisans of haute couture, the seamstresses, by dedicating to them a collection of 5 watches inspired by their essential work accessory, the needle-stick. The timing of this presentation could not have been better chosen, in the midst of Paris Fashion Week. Chanel thus celebrates a…
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The Diver’s Michel Herbelin Newport Heritage
The 316L stainless steel case (42 mm in diameter) features a cushion shape, very fashionable in the 70’s. Mostly polished, except on the edges with a brushed finish, it is surmounted by a unidirectional rotating bezel in polished blue ceramic. By contrast, the white 60-minute scale, complete with a reference triangle covered in white luminescent…
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A Pair of Exquisite New Items with a Distinctly “Breguet” Flair
In 1780, Abraham-Louis Breguet invented a perpetual repeating watch equipped with a “shaking” oscillating weight allowing the caliber to react to body movements and thus automatically rewind the mechanism as the wearer walks. Moreover, this innovation associated with a calendar mechanism was among the first to display a silver guilloché dial. In 2023, Breguet is…
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What makes the Garmin vivoactive collection worth choosing?
Are you looking to buy a versatile GPS watch that will accompany you during all your activities? The vivoactive collection from Garmin will be ideal for you. The brand of watches well known for these models of connected timepieces presents this range with multiple and very interesting features, but above all, more versatile than ever.…
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The LIGE watches: Our Perspective
You will discover in this article our full opinion on the watch brand LIGE. You will discover what is hidden behind this brand with a French-speaking name and the quality of these LIGE models. Full review of Lige watches Many people have written to us asking for our opinion on LIGE watches before buying or…
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The Black Sparrow Pilot collection by Reservoir is now available.
Present in Geneva a few weeks ago in Geneva in parallel with Watches & Wonders as part of the Time to Watches trade show, Reservoir spoils us with a whole new line. Alongside the Airflight, this new trio completes the young brand’s aviation offer with, as always, a strong design and a neat finish. Focus…
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G-Shock Presents Latest Designs in Fashionable Watch Collection.
G-Shock is taking advantage of the return of fine weather to present many new features to the GM-2100, both in terms of materials and colors, with a range of watches ready for all eventualities. News GM-2100 Three models with Nato strap This watch displays a look halfway between urban and outdoor with its octagonal case…
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Highlighting its legacy, Jaeger-LeCoultre adopts “The Collectibles” approach.
Jaeger-LeCoultre has just announced, as part of the Manufacture’s 190th anniversary celebration, the launch of “The Collectibles” initiative. I use the term approach because it is much more than a simple possibility offered to collectors to buy a historical piece revised by the team of the restoration workshop. First of all, the watches that can…
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Novelties from Rolex in 2021
For its 50th anniversary, the Rolex Explorer II is getting a little update for our greatest pleasure. This historic model has therefore been revised, both in terms of movement and design. Here we find the 42 mm diameter dial. However, readability has been improved with a normal matt background and a much more effective Chromalight.…
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Unisex Version of Piaget Ecom Polo Date 36mm
Especially since at the time, this all-gold timepiece, sporty and relaxed at the same time, was worn by the entire jet-set and by the greatest male and female stars (Andy Warhol, Born Borj, Roger Moore…). We will also see her appear in a few films, notably with Alain Delon in Trois hommes à abattre. We…
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The third edition of DAY41 has returned.
Discover the third edition of DAY41 the great success of the Swiss brand Code41, available in pre-order for one week only as well as the brand’s founder, Claudio d’Amore. The DAY41 returns with a third edition We devoted an article to the launch of the DAY41 in January 2020 celebrating the clean, technical and sober…
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The bronze version of the Bell&Ross Cyber Skull makes a come-back
Bell&Ross is giving us a nice surprise this February with the return of the Cyber Skull, this time in a bronze version. I can already sense the snickering: how can I use the term “pretty surprise” for a watch that is characterized by its imposing case (45mm x 46.7mm for a thickness of 13.7mm) which…
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Caipi SevenFriday P1C/04
The name almost says it all. SevenFriday (or 7F) is a week made up of seven Fridays – a week we all dream of, especially in these times. SevenFriday is also the ambition to offer high-end character watches that are unlike any other without taking themselves too seriously. This is a change from the classic…
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36mm Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date: Embracing Peace, Love, and Emoticons.
Worn over time by political figures, leaders and visionaries around the world, the Day-Date is immediately recognizable on the wrist, thanks in particular to its emblematic President bracelet. A predestined name which, combined with the stature of the personalities who wore it, earned the Day-Date the nickname of the “watch for presidents”. The Oyster case…
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Are Lacoste watches worth the investment?
Not everyone knows it, but the brand with the crocodile logo, Lacoste, is not only the creator of its famous polo shirts. Indeed, among the products that it is possible to obtain from the brand, there are also accessories, and in particular watches. These timepieces have met with great success with the public! But what…
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Selecting and Presenting the Finest Watch for a Boy
Swiss Made Watch gives you its secrets for a successful gift. We prove to you today with this guide that choosing a boy’s watch for a teenager is not that complex. Profiles, styles, price ranges, everything you need to take into account. In adolescence, young people affirm their identity. They seek to break away from…
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Code41 reintroduces the NB24 chrono: Our thoughts on the revamped version.
After the immense success of its launch in April 2020 (more than 1300 pieces sold in a few days and more than five million in turnover), the chrono NB24 of Code 41 is back! With hundreds of watch enthusiasts registered on the waiting lists, this second edition should also be sold out in just a…
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Four compelling reasons to purchase an analog watch for men
Are you still hesitating? The men’s analog watch is your obvious choice. Discover the main qualities of this watch model. Summary : What is a men’s analog watch? The benefits of an analog watch A timeless analog watch What is a men’s analog watch? It is very simple. An analog watch is the horological term…
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The Uniqueness of François-Paul Journe
François-Paul Journe is truly a unique personality in the world of watchmaking. He is perhaps the only talented watchmaker to have been able to build a contemporary brand that bears the name of its founder, which is enduring in the fine watchmaking segment and whose aura positions it today among the most prestigious Swiss manufacturers.…