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The Watches That The World’s Most Powerful Men Wear
June 12, 2017Remember when Vladimir Putin invited his Labrador to a Sochi press conference with Angela Merkel, apparently forgetting that the German Chancellor is terrified of dogs? Well, that’s power play politics at it’s finest. And judging by latest hiccups, things are set to get far stranger. Arguably just as powerful as a canine-driven press tactic is […]
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What Makes A Watch Good Value For Money?
June 12, 2017A watch has two kinds of value. First there’s the pounds and pence you spend and might, possibly, get back in the future. If this is what matters to you in a timepiece, then buy a Rolex or, if funds stretch, a Patek Philippe. Get it in steel, put it in a safe and in […]
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7 Swiss Watches That Are Better Bought Second-Hand
June 12, 2017So you’re thinking of buying a brand new Swiss watch? Kudos to you. We can only assume you’ve recently come into a hefty sum of cash (we’re not here to ask how). If you haven’t just had a windfall, however, it makes sense to shop second-hand. It’s at the pre-loved end that things get a […]
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The Best Blue Dial Watches
June 12, 2017When dropping anywhere between a week and a month’s rent on wrist candy, it makes sense to look for a high cost-per-wear ratio, which is why many opt for clean, pared-back watches in classic shades. But blue-hued tickers are becoming just as much of a wardrobe staple, adding some wearable variety, especially for the warmer […]
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6 Of The Best Luxury Smartwatches
June 12, 2017Watches from the world of haute horlogerie (AKA those expensive luxury ones) sit well with a lot of things: a dinner suit, a supercar, a Russian supermodel wife. However, they’ve not always made for happy bedfellows with technology. “Smartwatches aren’t by definition a luxury product, a problem the traditional industry has been battling to overcome,” […]
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MVMT Is The Affordable Watch Brand You Need To Know Right Now
June 12, 2017Jake Kassan and Kramer LaPlante are not your average college dropouts. At just 22 years old, the pair pulled off a near impossible feat – one only matched by names like Jobs, Zuckerberg and Gates. Like many men, the roommates had grown tired of the only way to find a quality watch being to spend […]
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8 Of The Best Military-Inspired Watches
June 12, 2017Don’t be fooled by the glamour: wristwatches were born on the battlefield, not the boardroom. And though nobody in their right mind would take their Swiss finest to the gun range (minus Dan Bilzerian), traces of trench warfare are still apparent. “Some of the earliest records of men wearing watches can be traced back to […]
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5 Ways To Spot A Watch Replica
April 27, 2016The Swiss watch industry is not in great shape. In March, as the biggest brands unveiled their shiny new timepieces in Baselworld’s equally shiny pavilions, its exports slumped 16 per cent compared to the same time the year before. But it’s not just contracting Asian economies and the rise of smartwatches eating into profits. The […]
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You Need To Know The Watch Terms
November 5, 2015We all know that a good watch has the power to instantly upgrade any outfit. But whatever about how they look – actually understanding how they work, which complications are good for what, and which features are actually worth paying for is no cinch. So we asked a group of trusted watch experts to help […]
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