Complications
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The Tourbillon Planetarium of Frédérique Constant Christiaan Van der Klaauw
The Frederique Constant and Christian Van der Klaauw brands have presented their new Tourbillon Planetarium. A watch created for the Only Watch 2023. For this occasion, Frederique Constant’s tourbillon and Christiaan van der Klaauw’s planetarium, the smallest in the world and the first built for a wristwatch, are combined in the same piece. The Only…
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Omega unveils 8 new watches with “Summer Blue” dials in its Seamaster collection
It was hard to miss this tidal wave: the Swiss watchmaker Omega has just unveiled a sumptuous range of watches with its new Seamaster Summer Blue collection . It was right in the middle of the Cyclades, in Mykonos to be precise, that Raynald Aeschlimann , CEO of Omega, decided to present to the press 8 new Omega Seamaster watches equipped with…
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The Traditionnelle Tourbillon by Vacheron Constantin
Traditionnelle is the purest expression of the way Vacheron Constantin has understood Genevan fine watchmaking for more than 260 years. In these watches, the technical aspect stands out, accentuated by the most emblematic watchmaking codes. All of them extol the craftsmanship and watchmaking know-how handed down from generation to generation. With their multi-level round case,…
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Review of the Herbelin Newport Carbon Titanium
It has now been a few years since the famous workshop of French watchmaking Herbelin struggles to offer us modern and sought-after timepieces. After enriching its range with various Cap Camarat references and modernizing the design of its iconic Newport from top to bottom, the house had, remember, decided to accompany this breath of fresh…
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Guide to Selecting the Perfect Wooden Watch: 3 Essential Tips
Watches, not just a time tool. They are style, sophistication, for some, a legacy. And in this world, wooden watches rise. A stylish, unique and green alternative to metallic classics. A mix of natural aesthetics, lightness, and a unique touch to your look. But choosing the right one takes tact. Varieties of wood, designs, movements,…
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ANOMALY Evolution Edition 2: The Iconic Model’s Remarkable Rebirth
A few weeks after the launch of a tourbillon model resolutely focused on haute horlogerie, CODE41 returns to its core target. In 2016, CODE41 revolutionized the routine of Swiss watchmaking by offering the general public the opportunity to participate directly in the creation of an exceptional watch, produced in the most total transparency and for…
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Farewell to the Knight: A Collection of Silvio Berlusconi’s Watches
Silvio Berlusconi left us on June 12, 2023, at the age of 86. Undisputed protagonist of entrepreneurship, politics, football and Italian culture, he is undoubtedly one of the figures who have forever marked the history of our country. We at Italian Watch Spotter, of course, will say goodbye in our own way with an excursus…
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Triplet of Unconventional Works Celebrating the Anniversary of ‘On the Outskirts’
Finally, the third version is characterized by a cascade of colors (“rainbow” type): in fact, its pink gold case is framed by a bezel covering the entire chromatic spectrum with its 40 baguette-cut precious stones, including tsavorites, sapphires and rubies. Again, these naturally colored gems were all chosen for their brilliance, purity and size. A…
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What’s the most inexpensive Rolex timepiece available?
The watches Rolex are synonymous with luxury and elegance. They are often considered an investment, as their value can increase over time. Nevertheless, it is legitimate to wonder what is the cheapest Rolex watch available on the market. In this article, we’ll explore the different models and show you the most affordable option. The Oyster…
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What Are the Reasons to Invest in a Luxury Watch?
The purchase of a luxury watch is a real investment, but the fruits of this investment are powerful and more numerous than you might think. Here are 4 reasons to buy a luxury watch. 1- Pleasure This is probably the most important reason: pleasure. What a pleasure to wear such a jewel on the wrist!…
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Introduction to Fundamental Watch Complexities
Discovering the complex mechanisms of watches is a real pleasure for watch lovers. Complications are these additional functions which enrich the time display and bear witness to the exceptional know-how of the master watchmakers. In this guide, we invite you to discover certain essential horological complications. The date, the essential complication The date designates any…
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Comparing Japanese and Swiss Watch Movements
For decades, the quality and accuracy of watch movements have been a hot topic of debate among watch enthusiasts. Swiss and Japanese movements are particularly renowned for their performance and reliability. But what is the difference between these two types of movements and how do they compare in terms of quality and precision? This guide…
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Where does the 10:10 display on presentation watches originate from?
Have you ever noticed that most watches in shop windows or in advertisements often display thehour To 10:10 a.m. ? This intriguing phenomenon has an interesting history stretching back decades. Right away we will explore the reasons behind this specific time and how it became a standard in the watch industry. Why exactly 10:10 a.m.?…
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The World’s Most Lavish Watches of 2022- A Peek into the Top 10 Pricey Timepieces
The Most Luxurious Watches in the World – Alux.com Official Top 10 List for 2022 The world of luxury watches has changed dramatically over the years, with new innovations and designs constantly disrupting the market. As of 2022, there are no watches in the top 10 that cost less than 10 million dollars. In this…
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Big Bang Watches & Prices by Hublot
Founded in 1980, the luxury watch brand Hublot truly made a name for itself in the watch industry in the early 2000s under the leadership of Jean Claude Biver.. The creation of the Hublot Big Bang in 2005, the Art of Fusion (gold, ceramic, tantalum, Kevlar, rubber, etc.) promoted by the Swiss brand and a…
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The Mystical Charm of Van Cleef & Arpels: Discover Lady Féerie
A Wonderful Time Van Cleef & Arpels: The Magician of Time and Poetry In the 1940s, Van Cleef & Arpels called on fairies, those little imaginary beings endowed with magical powers and graceful looks that scare away the wizards of everyday life, offering a romantic vision of life. This desire to embellish time with the…
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20 Essential Mechanical Watches!
For watch connoisseurs and enthusiasts, mechanical watches are often the only watches of interest.. Requiring no batteries, these watches function thanks to a complex mechanical movement made up of wheels, springs… a movement which can be either self-winding (i.e. operating thanks to the movements of the wrist which makes it possible to wind up and…
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Blue Dial Rose Gold: An Elegant Timepiece
An alliance of two highly appreciated Patek Philippe complications, this automatic flyback chronograph with annual calendar reference 5905 has been available since 2019 in a pink gold version with a brown “sun” dial with a black gradient (5905R-001). In this year 2023, Patek Philippe is replacing it with a new version in pink gold with…
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The Top Watch Brands Ranked by an Expert? Rolex, Omega, Audemars Piguet and More Compared!
1. Audemars Piguet: A Holy Trinity Watchmaker That Defines Quality, Heritage, and Street Cred – Quality: Indisputable quality, a watchmaker’s watchmaker– History: Bags of Heritage, including the iconic Royal Oak and Royal Oak Offshore– Greatest Hits: Reverso and Polaris are very recognizable– Value: A decent proposition for what you’re going to get– Street Cred: Recognized…
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Discover the 5 Most Luxurious Watch Brands of 2023
Watches like sumptuous jewels It’s not surprising that some watches are more expensive than the most luxurious diamond necklaces. Allow us to introduce you to the ten most expensive watches in the world through this list. 1 – Hallucination by Graff Diamonds At the top of our ranking, we find the Hallucination watch by Graff…
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Head-Turning Tourbillon Watches: 12 Must-See Timepieces
The tourbillon is undoubtedly one of the horological complications that inspires lovers of fine watches the most.it remains today one of the symbols of watchmaking excellence for a brand of luxury watches due to the technical prowess it represents. Invented by Abraham-Louis Breguet in 1801, the tourbillon improves the precision of a mechanical watch by…