Am I being overly dramatic when I think of the word “fratricide” after seeing the two-tone Certina DS Action GMT Powermatic 80? Well, first, this is Fratello, so it is
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Am I being overly dramatic when I think of the word “fratricide” after seeing the two-tone Certina DS Action GMT Powermatic 80? Well, first, this is Fratello, so it is
Supermodel and sometime actress Barbara Palvin has joined the ranks of Longines Ambassadors of Elegance. The 30-year-old Hungarian-born model was discovered in 2007 at the age of just 13 and
One in five luxury watches on sale in New York are fakes, according to a report by pre-owned specialist Watchfinder & Co. In total, there are estimated to be 23.3
Soaring sales and fierce competition between traders has dramatically increased the professionalism of secondary market dealers and the digital marketplaces where they sell. Trust has been increasing among typical watch-buying
It's uncommon to see micro-rotors in modern watches. Despite how beloved they are by enthusiasts (who tend to be moved by little curiosities and fun wrinkles in watchmaking history), several
The name of watchmaking hothouse Renaud & Papi has been fading from the memories of younger enthusiasts since it was absorbed into Audemars Piguet in the 1990s. But its oversized
The British watch market is enduring one of its longest periods of contraction in a decade as cooling sales since May last year have stretched into the new year. Sales
<p>In 2023, the Swiss watch industry celebrated a remarkable milestone, with record-breaking sales reaching CHF 26.7 billion. Wristwatches accounted for CHF 25.5 billion of this total, marking a notable 7.7%
A veteran of the Swiss industry, Dominique Renaud joins forces with a young independent watchmaker, Julien Tixier. They aim to revisit fundamental principles of mechanical watchmaking and micro-mechanics introducing innovative
About two years ago, I wrote an essay directed at watch industry insiders that explored some modern trends in product release cycles within the space. The discussion about product release
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A seasoned complications designer and a young prodigy join forces and launch the first in a series of seven watches. The post Dominique Renaud and Julien Tixier reimagine the micro-rotor
Dominique Renaud, a pioneer of contemporary horology, and Julien Tixier, an emerging young talent, have joined forces to create Renaud Tixier, a new watch brand based in Nyon, Switzerland.Their mission
Picking three watches under €1,000 that I think are the best buys in 2024 is not easy. What I always find amusing are comments under articles that say, “This list
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