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Which is the Better Choice: Quartz or Automatic Watch?
Movement, weight, price… All the criteria to take into account before making your choice between a quartz or automatic watch. Summary : An essential choice Their respective functioning Notable differences 1. An essential choice Watches vary significantly in functionality, movement, style, and even design. Like us human beings, none are really alike. At Swiss Made…
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Sequent SuperCharger 2.3 and Elektron 2.3 watch
Unlike other smartwatches that require electrical charging, Sequent watches are distinguished by their power mechanism similar to automatic watches, based on the movements of the user’s wrist. The 2.2 movement technology, visible through the open back of the watch, employs a rotor that transforms kinetic energy into electrical energy, thus providing the watch with a…
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A chef, BRM ambassador
BRM Chronographs has forged strong ties with the Bocuse family over the years. This collaboration with the head chef of the Paul Bocuse institution in Collonges-au-Mont-d’Or is part of this continuity. It also allows the brand with sporting DNA to highlight other facets of its identity. From the importance of the raw material, to the…
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Anomaly T4: a great success for this fourth edition!
Check out our full review of the Anomaly T4: the 4th edition of Code41’s most popular model. History of the Anomaly by Code41 When Claudio d’Amore launched the Anomaly-01 in 2016, he certainly did not expect to be at the head of a watchmaking company making millions in turnover a few years later. The Anomaly…
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Maintenance of Damaged Watches: Tips and Tricks
In addition to the small daily problems that can generate more or less deep scratches, or even break the glass, it can happen that a watch suffers major damage during an accident: fall of the watch or its owner: -/ For example. Maintenance of damaged watches always asks specific questions because the damage (parts that…
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What are the secure solutions for sending watches?
You don’t have time to put down your watch or you don’t live in the Paris region? The Hometime team travels to your home or workplace to collect watches. This service is free and covers the inner suburbs of Paris. For all requests outside the Paris region, Hometime uses secure solutions for sending watches. A…
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The new Reverso Tribute – All the expertise of the Grande Maison
When the Manufacture decides to celebrate the anniversary of its emblematic Reverso watch, it does not do things by halves. The Reverso Nonantième and Hybris Mechanica are brilliant examples of this. A tribute to the brand’s heritage As it celebrates its 90th anniversary this year, the Reverso still displays the same panache as on its…
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Bvlgari Octo Roma Automatic: Roman Holidays
This novelty has a 41 mm steel case, water resistant to 100 meters. The upper bezel is satin-brushed while its octagonal lower bezel is polished. The octagonal flange reinforces the impact created by this design, while the dial is part of an octagonal geometry. As a reminder, the octagonal shape is part of the history…
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What are the differences between wooden watches and classic watches?
How about wearing a wooden watch on your wrist? Indeed, it may seem strange to use this material to make timepieces, but it seems to be a very good alternative to classic watch models. It is not for nothing that the latter are also very successful with a large public of watch lovers. So, want…
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The YEMA Rallygraf Meca-quartz: beautiful but a little too wise…
Discover the new Rallygraf Meca-Quartz from YEMA. The new version of a legendary watch that made the great hours of French-speaking watchmaking. Our opinion on the Rallygraf Meca-Quartz coming out today. The Rallygraf, an iconic YEMA watch Founded in 1948 by the brilliant Henri Louis Belmont, YEMA has long rivaled the most beautiful Swiss brands…
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All the novelties of 2023
Apart from the Rolex Perpetual 1908 that we discussed in a previous article, several other models were unveiled at Watches and Wonders 2023. The brand is taking up some of its emblematic pieces by offering them new elements that are as creative as they are innovative. Let’s take a look at these new icons together.…
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G-Shock GM-2100C Utility Metal: the CasiOak with a NATO look
Let’s start by calming the ardor of the purists: it’s not a NATO, yes, but the CasiOak has the style! In this new series named GM-2100C Utility Metal G-Shock reuses the bracelet adapter used on certain limited editions, in particular for its collaboration with HUF, but in permanent collection to sport a nylon strap. A superb combo that…
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Discovery of the Circula watch brand
As you may have understood by now, I have a penchant for independent and specialized brands. Especially brands that have a history, that are not known and that have been taken over by a family member or an avid collector who have made things much better. A few weeks ago I wrote about the takeover…
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Full of novelties for 2023
As always, the Watches & Wonders show is a source of great discoveries in terms of watchmaking novelties. After Rolex, we are now looking at Zenith, which is relying mainly on black ceramic this year to offer its models a look that is both contemporary and stealthy. New Pilot Collection «Dreaming of conquering the sky.…
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The Biver brand unveils its first watch: the Carillon Tourbillon
We can say that they will not be long in coming! Barely a year after its creation, drink already unveils its first model. A breathtaking timing, but which reflects the ambition of Jean-Claude Biver and his son Pierre. And as much to say that they did not do things by halves. Their first creation is…
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ProPilot Altimeter and ProPilot X Kermit Edition
Watchmaking news is definitely very busy at the start of 2023. This time, it is the Swiss company Oris which is offering us two new products: the ProPilot Altimeter, a watch equipped with an (improved) altimeter in addition to a thinner and lighter case, and the ProPilot X Kermit Edition, a variation of the ProPilot…
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Audemars Piguet and Richemont fight against luxury watch theft
For several years now, the theft of luxury watches has been on the rise and this affects all regions of the globe. Fans of beautiful mechanics and high-end watches are even wondering if it is wise to wear their Rolex Daytona, Royal Oak or even Nautilus in the middle of the street. Whether in Paris,…
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Watches will be replaced if stolen!
This is a first in the history of the watch industry! Faced with the resurgence of thefts of luxury watches, including more and more cases committed with violence, the Maison Audemars Piguet offers its customers to… replace their stolen watch. What can reassure (future) customers if not deter thieves? A refund, repair or compensation This…
