Diving Watches
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The Seiko Prospex Aventura Vital: An Adventure Essential
Seiko establishes an interesting bridge between its historical pieces and their subsequent reinterpretation through new manufacturing techniques. We see it clearly in Seiko PROSPEX 1968 Diver’s Modern Re-Interpretation GMTa sports model inspired by a 1968 diving watch and that mixes vintage aesthetics with a new Automatic movement with second time zone indication. Ideal for travelers…
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FXD Tudor Pelagos
The Pelagos line is the heir to the great Tudor underwater heritage. He Milsub (short for “Military Submariner”) It was adopted by the US Navy. The new Tudor Pelagos FXD It comes in a titanium case and manufacturing caliber. A piece reminiscent of the Oyster Prince Submariner (Reference 7016, from the 60s) prepared for military…
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5 Affordable Alternatives to the Rolex Submariner
Present in the watchmaking landscape since 1953, at a time when diving watches were reserved for professional divers or the military, the Rolex Submariner which celebrates its 70th anniversary this year, has established itself as a benchmark in the “tool watch” segment. As comfortable on land as at sea, this diver has based its reputation…
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Explore 7 legendary watch straps
In the watchmaking world, watches are often at the center of discussions. However, it is essential not to overlook the importance of the bracelet which is an integral part of this timepiece. Today, we invite you to discover 7 iconic watch straps who have known how to cross the ages and remain trendy. The classic…
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3 Timepieces for the Beginning of September
Let’s not hide our faces because, deep down, we know well, vacations unfortunately don’t last forever! If in September the little ones join their friends at school, the adults make their big return to the office after several weeks of relaxation in the Sun. So, to reunite with your colleagues in style, what could be…
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Only Watch 2023: Celebrating 70 Years of Blancpain Fifty Fathoms
Home Blancpain has presented a previously unseen piece of the new Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 1, distinguished by a unique blue motif, on the occasion of the charity auction Only Watch 2023. Blancpain is a regular donor to the Association Against Muscular Dystrophy of Monaco, which he has enthusiastically supported for more than…
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The SKX013’s Elite Successor
On the occasion of the 55th anniversary of the Seiko 5 Sports range, the essential Japanese house unveils 4 new watches featuring the design and compact dimensions of an emblematic piece well known to aficionados of the brand! A sense of déjà vu… When in 2018 Seiko made the decision to discontinue its famous line…
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A Compendium on Utilizing the Rotating Bezel of Dive Watches
Diving watches are essential tools for divers, amateurs and professionals. They allow you to accurately measure the time spent underwater and therefore to manage your dives in complete safety. One of the key elements of a diver’s watch is its rotating bezel. Within this guide, we will explain how to best use this feature to…
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All You Need to Know about Watch Cases: Their Shapes, Sizes, and Materials
Watches are real fashion accessories that reflect our personality and our style. They have evolved over time to become an essential part of our daily lives. But do you know what makes a watch special? The answer is in its case! In this article, we will explore the different shapes, sizes and materials watch cases…
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Top 25 Men’s Automatic Watches: A Must-See List
In one sense, the automatic watch alone represents the symbol of fine watchmaking, “true watchmaking” some would say. An automatic watch does not need a battery to work, it works thanks to a mechanism driven by a spring wound by the movements of the wrist and arm. Appeared in the 18th century, the automatic watch…
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5 Incredible Watches You Can Get for Less Than £5,000
Top 5 Watches You Can Buy Under £5,000 Watch enthusiasts are always on the lookout for the perfect timepiece that combines style, functionality, and affordability. In this article, we will be discussing the top five watches that you can buy for under £5,000. These watches are not only excellent value for money, but they also…
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Intriguing 2023 Watch Trends: Tudor’s Rise, Rolex’s Boredom, Citizen Coming Back and More!
Predictions and Trends in the Watch Industry Before diving into predictions and hopes for the watch industry in the coming years, it’s important to understand the trends and shifts that have occurred over the past few years. Predicting trends in watches is very different compared to fashion because sometimes it can take several years to…
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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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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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Automatic Diving Watches: Introducing the Fleux FLX001 & FLX002.
Diving watches…vintage…all add up to a particular type of watch that may or may not suit your particular watchmaking tastes. But if so, I look forward to telling you about Flow. No, not the home decor store, but a brand new watch brand that comes to us from the Canada. Ed Chothe founder, is a…
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The Diver’s Michel Herbelin Newport Heritage
The 316L stainless steel case (42 mm in diameter) features a cushion shape, very fashionable in the 70’s. Mostly polished, except on the edges with a brushed finish, it is surmounted by a unidirectional rotating bezel in polished blue ceramic. By contrast, the white 60-minute scale, complete with a reference triangle covered in white luminescent…
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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…