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A ritual, more than a routine Maintaining a mechanical watch on a daily basis means cultivating an art of living. Behind each tick, there are polished bridges, microscopic oils and a pendulum that beats like a discreet heart. Frequent travelers keep their watches under their sleeves when the rain comes, racing enthusiasts set their chronographs

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Saturday October 11, 2025the third edition of the We Love Watches show opened its doors under the magnificent glass roof of La Samaritaine, in Paris. Organized by Swiss Made Watch, the event once again attracted enthusiasts and curious people, eager to discover the latest watchmaking developments in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Swiss Made Watch

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Gérald Genta, the architect of watchmaking desire There are designers who decorate time, and others who architect it. Gérald Genta undoubtedly belonged to the second category. An insatiable self-taught man, he shifted haute horology from its precious straitjacket towards steely modernity. Enduring legend: the Royal Oak hastily scribbled, the day before a trade fair, on

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The whirlwind, this miniature theater that never ages It only takes one look to understand: a rotating cage, a pulsing balance wheel, reflections of mirror-polished steel. This is a complication that hypnotizes from the first blink. The tourbillon belongs to this family of crazy ideas which, in watchmaking, have crossed the fine line between utility

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Autonomy, charge and GPS rigor → The Lily 2 holds on… until it gives way Typical days Urban scenario (steps, a few notifications, 30–40 min of gentle activity): both manage, Lily 2 included. Sports scenario (3 to 4 outings/week + music + GPS): the Venu 2S maintains a more comfortable margin, especially if you forget

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If you are looking for a reliable and stylish watch, the Festina brand offers many flagship models to meet your needs. But how do you choose the ideal Festina watch from the many options available? In this article, we will give you tips to help you make the right choice by examining the flagship models

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A very dark return… and very clear The black dial has never left the watchmaking scene, but today it has regained a singular aura. After a decade of vibrant colors, forest greens and electric blues, the trend is moving towards assumed sobriety. Black returns as a manifesto: that of a precise, lasting and cultural masculine

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Sport & health: precision, diving, robustness GPS & track accuracy On the road, both cut corners cleanly. In urban canyons, the dual frequency reduces “frontage jumps”. In the undergrowth, wandering almost disappears. My traces superimposed on reference GPX remain clean, with a medium bias

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The workshop secret that made the legend of the Royal Oak Ask ten enthusiasts what fascinates them about the Royal Oak and you will hear about its octagon, its hypnotic tapestry, its Genta aura. Few, however, cite this detail, as discreet as it is decisive: the perfect alignment of the “screws” of the bezel. A

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What doesn’t change: the sports engine Full running profile (outdoor, treadmill, track via session), GPS/GLONASS/Galileo, pace/cardio alerts, estimated VO₂ max, basic recovery tracking, security with incident detection + Assistance (smartphone required), maps Garmin Coach. No baro altimeter, no on-board music, no “real” multisport. Identical, down to the smallest menu. On our test outings (5 weeks,

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Criteria Forerunner 55 Forerunner 165 Screen MIP 1.04″, 208×208 1.2″ AMOLED, ~390×390, touch Baro altimeter No Yes Wrist cardio Previous generation More stable recent generation GNSS Multi-GNSS (mono) Multi-GNSS (mono) Garmin Pay No Yes Music No “Music” version (internal memory) Autonomy (watch/GPS) ~14 days / ~20 hours ~11 days (≈4 days AOD) / ~7 p.m.

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In brief The Forerunner 55 is simple and reliable to get started (correct GPS, honest autonomy, guided sessions). The Forerunner 255 goes into serious runner mode: training load tracking, baro altimeter, HRV, triathlon, better GNSS chip. Brutal summary: 55 = serene initiation; 255 = structured progression. Context. I ran for two weeks with both models,

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Designed by a young Gérald Genta for Universal Genève, the Polerouter model has left its mark on the history of watchmaking. Long forgotten, it is reborn today in the hearts of enthusiasts, driven by the vintage wave and the search for authenticity. Here’s why this watch is becoming essential again. An icon born in the

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Terrain: autonomy, GPS, comfort (test bench) Grip & pace stability Departures measured: 7–12 s of typical GPS grip in open towns (55 and 245), 15–25 s sometimes with the old 45, then RAS. The instantaneous pace remains more stable at 55/245 for the first 500 meters. You can feel it in the tempo. No harmful

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Getting started iPhone/Android — 2 minutes Pairing in Garmin Connect Installed Garmin Connect on iPhone. Add the device, create/validate your profile (height, weight, wrist). Let the first synchronization take place (firmware, widgets). And that’s it. Health authorizations + priority of sources In Health > your profile > Apps, check Connect and the permitted data types.

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After presenting its Victorinox Swiss Army to us at the start of the year, the House known for its famous Swiss knives returns today to unveil a new collection of watches called Victorinox Air Pro ! Above all designed for aviators and travelers who like to venture into unknown lands, this new line of all-terrain

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What profile for each watch? Beginner who runs 2–3 times/week : Take 55, point. For what ? Autonomy which removes the mental load, suggestions of sessions, better security. The 45, only If found at very low reconditioned prices and you want the bare minimum. Runner 10 km / semi : The 55 keeps the look

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In the world of watchmaking, certain terms are often confused. This is the case of a chronometer watch, but also with a chronometer watch (without accent). These two spellings designate the same idea: a mechanical watch having passed precision tests and obtained an official certification. Swiss Made Watch magazine reveals what it is for, and

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Why Decathlon for a teenager? Because it holds up and the experience is square: withdrawal in 1 hour, extensive returns, accessible prices, and a clear offer dedicated to juniors – not need to search ten sites. Yes, concrete. Suddenly, to explore the global child universe before entering the hard, takes a look at this complete

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Key features: beyond the sun and the GPS Each beat counts. A solar garmin watch is not just a tech gadget for Outdoor geeks. He is a life assistant, A tool that transforms data into decisions. The Gen 4/5 sensors measure your heart rate in real time, which you run, nag or sleep. Frankly, who

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