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What is the Purpose of Blued Screws in Watch Movements?
A blue glow that owes nothing to chance Open the sapphire caseback of a well-made watch and you will see this discreet, almost electric sparkle: blued screws, planted like ink punctuations on rhodium-plated bridges. For amateurs, it’s a workshop thrill; for laymen, simple coquetry. The truth? This blue is not makeup, but the tangible trace
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Classic Second-Hand Watches for Women: Make Smart Purchases Without the Risk
Mostra Store: a women’s selection designed as a collection, not as stock Mostra Store is a house located in Aix-en-Provencewith a physical store and a structured online presence. We are not on another “site” on the internet. We feel a logic of selection, range, coherence. On their page dedicated to second-hand watches for womenMostra highlights
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Steel, Black Dial, 24 mm: Subtle Elegance (and Potential Drawbacks)
Logical yes: Swiss quartz, sapphire… the real benefits A simple truth: the fewer constraints you have, the more you wear the watch. And the more you love it. So. Swiss quartz: not “cheap”, just consistent THE Swiss quartz on a Clipper, it’s almost an “anti-stress” choice. Daily precision, no winding, no weird drift, no “it
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Rolex Datejust II Reviews: Timeless Luxury Watches
Rolex Datejust II (41 mm): review in 2026, without theater Why it comes up in searches again and again You type “Rolex Datejust II review” because you want something simple: to know if you’re going to regret it. Normal. The Datejust II is an “in-between” model. Between the classic Datejust (more sensible) and the Datejust
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Amazon Reduces Price on Google’s Smartwatch
The deal in brief Model : Google Pixel Watch 3, 45mm, Matte Black / Volcanic Black, Wi-Fi version Amazon price: €282.86 instead of €449.00 (around 37% off, lowest price in the last 30 days shown) Kind : Sports & health connected watch under Wear OS, with advanced Fitbit functions Sold and shipped by: Amazon (depending
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Garmin Forerunner 970 vs. Fēnix 8: A Comparison and Ranking Guide
In brief + truth block Answer in 20 seconds:Forerunner 970 if you’re into running/triathlon and want “clean” performance: 1.4” AMOLED, SatIQ + multi-band GPS, color mapping, LED torch, microphone/speaker, load-oriented running metrics.fenix 8 if you do hard outdoors and/or diving: 10 ATM, “dive rating” (according to the model doc), depth sensor (advertised 0–40 m), decompression
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When Material Shapes the Art of Watchmaking.
RADO and Ceramics: When Material defines Watchmaking. On Mon Petit Horloger, I use cookies to guarantee you the best possible experience. Ok for you? Cookie settingsACCEPT Privacy & Cookies Policy
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How Does an Automatic Movement Function?
It’s a silent dance that you wear on your wrist. An energy that is born from your gestures, passes from one metal to another, is regulated to the hundredth of a millimeter to display the correct time. There is nothing magical about the automatic movement — it is a mechanical art, heir to three centuries
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Affordable Dual-Frequency GPS Watch Now Available!
The deal in brief Model : COROS Pace 3, 1.2″ screen, Ink Nylon strap (ultra light) Amazon price: €229.00 instead of €249.00 (8% discount) Kind : GPS sports/running watch with dual frequency GPS Sold and shipped by: Amazon (free returns advertised) See the live price of the COROS Pace 3 on Amazon Why this deal
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Amazon Slashes Price on This Running Watch
The deal in brief Model : Garmin Forerunner 165 Music, 43 mm case, White / Light Gray color Amazon price: €265.05 instead of €329.99 (around 20% discount) Kind : Smart GPS running watch with AMOLED screen and music storage Sold and shipped by: Amazon (ongoing promotion, potentially limited stock) See the live price of the
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What Roles Do Rubies Play in Watch Mechanisms?
The red secret at the heart of the calibers They barely twinkle, set like cold stars under the bridge of movement. We can often see them through a sapphire caseback, engraved with a word that has become almost legendary: “17 jewels”. Rubies are not there to seduce, but to survive. In a world of micro-forces
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Go Solo: Embrace Independent Training
Here, we are not going to redo the technical sheet. We’re going to talk about what it’s like in real life when you run 4 times a week, whether you’re preparing for a half, a marathon, a 30 km trail or a big bike ride. And above all help you answer just one question: Which
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What Defines a Field Watch?
There are watches for strutting around and others that are used. There field watchOr field watch in French, is part of this second family, that of honest pieces, designed to live. Born in the shadow of barracks, she left the field of operations for café terraces, hiking trails and open-air offices. A watch for use,
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Amazon Reduces Price on Outdoor GPS Watch
The deal in brief Model : Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED, 50 mm case, Black / Charcoal gray color Amazon price: €372.73 instead of €499.99 (25% discount) Kind : Robust, multisport outdoor GPS watch, AMOLED screen Sold and shipped by: Amazon (according to the offer displayed) See the live price of the Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED
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Technical and Iconic Timepieces
Among the watch brands most respected by enthusiasts, Sinn occupies a special place. Discreet but admired, it has built a solid reputation thanks to watches designed above all for functionality, resistance and readability. The Swiss Made Watch Magazine takes you into the heart of its resolutely technical, typically German DNA, which has allowed the brand
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How to Select the Perfect Batteries for Your Quartz Watches (Compatibility, Brands, and Lifespan)
I am above all a lover of mechanical watches — but I am not sectarian: I also have my small collection of quartz watches. And when it comes to changing the battery, it’s best to know what you’re doing. Here is a practical guide to understanding the types of batteries, their equivalences, the recommended brands
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The New Android Watch Launches at an Unbelievable Price!
The deal in brief Model : Google Pixel Watch 4, 41mm, Matte Black / Volcanic Black (WiFi version) Amazon price: €329.00 instead of €399.00 (18% discount) Kind : Android connected watch, sport & health, under Wear OS Screen : Actua 360 brighter, 10% larger active area, scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass Sold and shipped by: Amazon (offer
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Why the Brand Is Reconsidering Its Golden Rule
The Oyster obsession: when the watch must first survive At Rolex, everything began with a promise sealed in 1926: the Oyster, a waterproof, hermetic watch, made to face everyday life like the sea. Hans Wilsdorf never sold mechanisms in a window; he sold the idea that a timepiece should work, again and again, whatever the
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Get 25% Off Your Health Bracelet Today!
The deal in brief Model : Fitbit Inspire 3, Parma color activity bracelet (Small and Large bracelets included) Amazon price: €74.99 instead of €99.95 (25% discount) Kind : Sports & health activity bracelet, ultra light, 24/7 tracking Autonomy announced: up to 10 days of battery, waterproof up to 50 m Customer reviews: rating 4.4/5 from
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Amazon Slashes Prices on GPS Fitness and Health Watch
If you wanted a versatile Garmin for sport, sleep and everyday life without breaking your budget, this is honestly the right signal. Were you waiting for an excuse to change your watch? There it is. The deal in brief Model : Garmin vívoactive 6, 1.2″ round screen, black color, black case Amazon price: €255 instead
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Fitbit Inspire 3 Review: Insights from a Comprehensive Test – Smartwatch Overview
Design, comfort and screen: the bracelet you forget on your wrist Fitbit Inspire 3 data sheet Characteristic Detail Model Fitbit Inspire 3 Category Entry-level fitness bracelet / activity tracker Release date September 2022 Introductory price Around €100 (≈$99.95/£84.99) Current price (2025–2026) Often between €60 and €90 depending on promotions Weight ≈ 17.7g Screen ~1.5″ color
