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What type of dial should you choose for your watch?
The time display on a watch may differ from one model to another, on each of them. Indeed, we are a long way from the simple needle watch of yesteryear. The different types of dials Here are the 4 different types of watch display: On this type of model, the time is generally indicated by…
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What is a Swiss Made watch and what are the requirements? – Watch and Learn #34
Hi this is mark from Long Island watch calm and welcome to another episode of watch and learn today we’re going to be tackling Swiss made what does the term that you see on a watch dial or a case Swiss made what does that term mean and it’s actually not a very simple answer…
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Watches for Christmas – it’s already Christmas
Winter has been here for days and has given us a magnificent blanket of snow. At the Christmas markets, a Christmassy scent of roasted almonds, mulled wine and delicious Christmas cookies fills our nostrils. Christmas is around the corner. Time for family, quiet reflection – time for sledding, building snowmen and maybe a few snowball…
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ZRC Grands Fonds GF38 Heritage: new diver’s watch
In 2015 the trend of neo-vintage watches was still in its infancy. Watches inspired by the 60s are still rare and they are often divers. We think in particular of the Tudor Black Bay or the Oris Diver 65, pioneers in the field. That year, another brand, more confidential, made a strong comeback by bringing…
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Rolex 6694 Champagne: Review
Let’s talk about this beautiful Rolex 6694. This Oyster has had a long life in the Rolex ranges. Indeed, the reference 6694 was introduced at the beginning of the 60s and lasted until the end of the 80s. A fine career. For me, it’s the perfect watch for the collector taking their first steps into…
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Time for children | The blog around the clock
CASIO Analog Monster small wrist watch with date Watch gifts should also “snow” for the little ones at Christmas. Make children’s eyes light up with the Monster quartz watch from CASIO – because this watch is monster-cool! You could also say: “Small, but mighty!”. Because this children’s watch with precision quartz movement can not only…
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Awake Mission to Earth Chapter III: Time Travelers
Just two weeks after we interviewed its founder, Lilian Thibault, Awake announce the third and final chapter of a trilogy full of meaning, always with avant-garde materials and eco-design. Zoom on the Mission to Earth Time Travelers ! The least we can say is that the young brand ends this series in a beautiful way…
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Omega Constellation “C” Blue 168.0056 caliber 1011 : Repair
Let’s talk a bit about this beautiful Constellation and its rare finely brushed blue dial. The Constellation range appeared at Omega in 1952. The movements are certified chronometers and the case backs are engraved with the effigy of the Geneva observatory as well as eight stars. Watches elegant, precise and well finished. The specimen which…
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The BEST Swiss Watches Under $1,000 – 14 Watches from Tissot, Hamilton, Doxa, Marathon, and MORE
What’s going on guys teddy baldustar here so today we’re going to be looking at swiss watches and entry-level swiss watches and in general when looking at watches made in switzerland we can look at some very expensive pieces as well as some i would say more attainable pieces And for the sake of calling…
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Giving time in style | The blog around the clock
We have also selected a few suitable gift ideas for men for Christmas. CITIZEN Field Day Date Super Titanium Solar This men’s watch from CITIZEN not only makes an excellent Christmas present, but is also colour-coordinated in green and brown with the Christmas tree. The dark green dial with its large, bright luminous numerals, luminous…
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Swatch records higher annual results, China weighs
In the 2022 financial year, revenue increased by 2.5% to 7.45 billion francs and net profit increased by 6.3% to 838 million. The action ends with a jump of 5.1%. The Swatch watch group recorded higher results for the 2022 financial year, but the owner of the Moonswatch was held back by China where the…
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Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500: Simplicity and Quality
Let’s talk a little about a vintage Rolex that is not on the front of the stage, wrongly. The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 was launched in 1962 and it’s a hit. Shock resistant, reliable, automatic, date, non-magnetic, chronometer… It ticks all the boxes technically. But aesthetically? It’s a playground. Its design is timeless and…
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Seiko Prospex SPB381, SPB383 and SPB385: the first GMT divers
Last summer, Seiko offered a GMT version of its Seiko Sports 5 for the first time; This year, a GMT version of its mechanical divers from the Prospex range is available for sale. With the Prospex SPB381, SPB383 and SPB385, three models of GMT divers are more specifically announced, the first two in the regular…
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World Scout Day – February 22nd
February 22, 2023 is World Boy Scout Day. The one in English under the name “World Thinking Day‘ celebrated commemoration of the Boy Scout movement is already 116 years old this year. Many Scout organizations wear their Scout attire on this day in honor of founder Robert Baden-Powell. Numerous campaigns, fundraising, but also the popular…
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The beginning of spring – increase performance with sports watches
Spring begins on March 20th and many athletes leave the house to get fit for the summer. Sports watches can be useful and supportive in this endeavor. Therefore, in this article, I will show you how to use sports watches correctly and which models we can recommend. What distinguishes sports watches from ordinary watches? A…
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A filigree technology gives the mechanical watch with automatic impulse
Men love it when they deal with everyday achievements that can convince with their technology and mechanics. This is exactly what the mechanical watches with automatic can do. That’s why these watches are always the top sellers. Can it be a mechanical watch with an automatic? A lot speaks for them! They show themselves with…
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The Rolex Precision 6427: the repair
The Precision line offered hand-wound watches when Rolex was primarily known for its automatic calibres. This fact helps to explain the lack of attention this range has gotten, yet this caliber offers many advantages. It is very robust, precise and makes it possible to refine the case. This Oyster case fits like a glove, and…
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Johnny Hallyday’s watches
Whether Johnny Hallyday has blazed a lot in cars and motorcycles, it has done the same in the field ofwatchmaking wearing beautiful watches. If most of his watches are far from affordable, he nevertheless wore a very accessible model that I present at the end of the article.Otherwise, fans can fall back on Johnny Hallyday’s…
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Mach Watch: a watch for Concorde fans
Aero Designa brand specialized in aeronautical decorative elements, is at the origin of the Mach Watch Airspeed watch launched in 2018. Its particularity? It incorporates an original piece of Concorde. This year, the brand is launching a new model, the machmeter whose dial reproduces the machmeter of the famous and fabulous Concorde. Each of the…
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Offer a luxury French watch
Are you looking for a gift to give to a loved one? So consider offering him a luxury watch. You are sure to please the person concerned with this gift. Indeed, the watch is now a piece of jewelery and a trendy accessory rather than a simple tool for telling the time. Here is our…
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Wooden watches
Sign of a greater sensitivity to ecology? The wooden watches made a breakthrough in recent years. Just look at the growing number of creations from brands specializing in the niche of wooden watches to be convinced. Wood is more than just a material. This fundamental element of nature is haloed with such symbolic power that…