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Over the past few years, Swiss independent watchmaking company Horage has been working hard at producing high-quality watches with in-house designed and constructed movements at a more affordable price than
MeisterSinger’s one-hand watches are a refreshing departure from conventional watches and were inspired by the rudimentary single-handed display of medieval clock towers. Founded by Manfred Brassler in 2001, this German
During the past decade or so, the IWC Aquatimer has lived a very discreet life since the brand’s promotional activities were mostly dominated by the Pilot’s and Portugieser collections. A
Our environment can give birth to fascinating concepts, and designers have been inspired by nature for centuries. This is also the case for the Signature design of Gimbutis (a jewellery/watch
ochs und junior (no capital letters) is a truly fascinating independent watchmaker co-founded by industry legend Ludwig Oechslin and entirely dedicated to minimalism – and not only regarding design but
“Design a watch that gives me all the information I want at a glance.” That was the brief once given by Dr Ludwig Oechslin, then curator of the Musée International
If you’re a watch enthusiast who likes a good story to go along with a good watch, chances are you have heard of the Dirty Dozen military watches. In case
Fratello Watches, our fellow Dutch (in origin at least) watch platform, has once again presented a tantalising limited edition. Partnering with Louis Moinet, the inventor of the chronograph, Fratello chose
1969 was a monumental year for multiple reasons. It’s the year mankind set foot on the moon for the first time, the Boeing 747 Jumbojet made its maiden voyage, Eddy
For many years, the classic Pilot’s Chronograph of IWC has been this very watch, the reference IW377709. This streamlined yet large 43mm watch has long been powered by a modified
Orient Star introduced the Diver 1964 last year to celebrate the brand’s 70th anniversary. It had modern features like a power reserve indicator and sapphire crystal, but also sported retro
It’s not the first time year we’ve grouped together a selection of chronograph watches, and it’s likely not going to be the last time. With Watches & Wonders already well
In all its 174 years of existence, if you take its origins as La Generale Watch Co. into consideration, Omega has left a profound impression on the watchmaking industry. With
Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Master Control Calendar broke rank with the past and appeared in an all-steel version two months ago. As the brand’s classical, slightly vintage branch, the Master Control family combines
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