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Export of watches increased once more in March
In March, watch exports increased by 13.8% to 2.4 billion francs. Nearly 300,000 additional watches were exported compared to March 2022, for a total of more than 1.5 million units. The positive trend in watch exports observed since the start of the year was confirmed in March. Sales to the United States are progressing at…
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Various Glass Varieties Employed in Creating Wristwatches
Today friends I decided to resume a little the articles dealing with technical subjects in watchmaking. When I say “technical” I don’t mean complicated, but I mean that I’m going to offer you more articles that explain the basics of watchmaking. Like here different watch glasses or tomorrow, why not talk about the different types…
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Top 10 Iconic Watches Crafted by Gérald Genta
Gérald Genta is a Swiss watchmaker and artist widely known for having designed models for the greatest watchmaking houses such as Omega, Patek Philippe, IWC and many others. This audacious designer left his mark on 20th century watchmaking with his undeniable talent, leaving his unique mark on many prestigious timepieces. In this article, we invite…
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Oris takes Kermit seriously
Following the last edition of Watches & Wonders, several of you asked me what I thought of the Oris ProPilot X Kermit Edition. The answer is not easy because everything depends on the position I take. I place myself first as an observer of the brand strategy. From this point of view, I have no…
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Is poor quality always associated with the cheapest watches?
If some lucky people can proudly wear luxury watches, the price of which we know, on their wrist, others unfortunately cannot afford such accessories, for lack of means. But fortunately, there is also the watch market, models of timepieces at a much lower price. However, are these cheaper watches of poor quality? A question that…
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Code41’s initial lap impresses with excellence.
OUR Code41 NB24 watch reviewthe first stopwatch made by the Swiss brand founded by Claudio d’Amore. Technical details, photos and opinions on the NB24 in the program of this article. Code41, after the resounding success of the Day41 and the X41, each pre-order of which exceeded one million euros in sales, is launching its very…
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New Ming 29.01 Worldtimer Takes Center Stage
Far from the big popular brands present at Watches & Wonders, we are now interested in a more confidential house, but whose creations amaze us at each outing. Four years after 19.01, Ming evolves this series and unveils the 29.01always in Worldtimer. You will recognize Ming’s signature here at first glance. We keep the atypical…
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Breguet’s new aesthetic direction embodied in the Breguet Classique Perpetual Calendar 7327
One of my favorite Breguet Classique watches is the reference 5327 Perpetual Calendar. I have always appreciated this watch, although I am not generally a big fan of calendar watches because I found the presentation of the dial to be original and breaking the usual codes of complication. To tell the truth, when one discovers…
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Celebrate Summer with the D1 Milano Deep Blue Subacqueo!
As the beautiful season is fast approaching, here is a very nice watch to wear on your next vacation spot: the D1 Milano Deep Blue Subacqueo, a 43.5 mm “diver” water resistant to 300 meters with internal rotating flange, equipped with a Seiko automatic caliber and excellent value for money at less than 500 euros!…
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“What are the top smartwatches of 2023 with exceptional connectivity?”
Whether you are sporty or not, connected watches are real daily helpers. It is for this reason that more and more people want to get it. As a result, brands do not hesitate to release new models, each more impressive than the next, in order to meet even more success with the public. And, this…
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A Magnificent New Edition of Code41’s Anomaly Evolution
Discover our opinion on the Anomaly Evolution of Code41. Test and photos of the third generation of Anomaly by Code41. A great success to come. 2016: launch of Anomaly-01 and 02 We no longer present the Swiss brand Code41 which shook up the watch market in 2016 with the fanfare launch of theAnomaly-01 and of…
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A fresh Navygraf Marine Nationale GMT revealed by Yema
It is a collaboration that seems so natural that one would think that it was sealed during the golden age of scuba diving. Nevertheless, it is not the case. The link between Yema and the Navy goes back to barely two years ago, an alliance having given birth to the Navygraf Marine Nationale that we…
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A Malles JM watch under the “suspended” category
The transverse opening reveals a grand complication watch (but here, it’s up to you to choose the timepiece that will take pride of place within this trunk) which seems to float in the center of the structure. The watch thus becomes the center of attention. It is enhanced by the trunk structure which transforms into…
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Challenge Your Knowledge in Watchmaking and Identify These Iconic Models
Look around you, how many people wear a watch on their wrist? Generally, the vast majority like to have this accessory for its practicality, but above all for its design. But, of course, not all of them are fans of timepieces and watches. However, if this is your case, you have come to the right…
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The Raketa Copernic: An Iconic Soviet Timepiece of Yesteryear.
A small article to introduce you to a Soviet vintage watch highly sought after by collectors: the Raketa Copernicus. A design that has become legendary with its circular needle and an accessible vintage watch. The mythical Raketa Copernicus and its circular hands Foreword on Russian watches In the world of watches vintage, we often talk…
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Spending a Day with the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer
This is the big news of this new year for hamilton. With an all-new design taking the form of a full range of eleven models, the Jazzmaster Performer opens a new chapter for the Swiss-naturalized American brand. We told you about it when it came out, today we take them in hand to give you…
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The Best 5 Watches Under €100 to Begin Your Watch Collection
When we think of watch collections, we often imagine prestigious models whose prices are far from accessible to all budgets. However, there are many interesting pieces whose prices remain very affordable. To prove it to you, we have chosen to list a few safe bets. Well-made, trendy and pleasing to the eye models, at less…
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The aim of Rolex is to provide added value to their customers.
Rolex’s news at the end of 2022 was marked by two events that do not seem to be linked to each other: on the one hand, the presentation of a new model, the Deep Sea Challenge, on the other the announcement of the official launch of the Certified Pre-Owned program which allows the acquisition, from…
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The Concordia Automatic by Charlie Paris
With its diver’s watch look, its 316L steel case 40 mm in diameter and 12.7 mm thick which alternates between polished and brushed finish, as well as its unidirectional rotating bezel, the watch is truly designed to be worn in all circumstances. Its domed sapphire crystal 3 mm thick, its screw-down crown as well as…
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Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Independent Creatives: First Edition Experts
Organized by The Louis Vuitton Time Factory in Geneva (Switzerland) to reveal new talents, new watch price announces itself as a independent philanthropic initiative aimed at encouraging watchmaking innovation “. ” The diversity of players and their potential for innovation will define the watch industry of tomorrow: independent watchmaking will certainly contribute to changing the…
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Are you able to identify these linked timepieces?
It’s impossible for you to have missed out on the connected watch trend, especially if you consider yourself a true timepiece lover. Useful in our daily life, during our sports sessions, or to manage the home automation of his house, many no longer know how to do without it. And the brands have understood this,…