The Rolex watch company has a rich and fascinating history. It was founded in 1905 by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis in London, England. Originally known as “Wilsdorf and Davis,” the company specialized in the distribution of timepieces, importing Swiss movements and placing them in watch cases made by other manufacturers. In 1908, Wilsdorf registered…
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There are several popular brands known for producing luxury watches. While popularity can vary based on individual preferences and trends, here are some well-established and highly regarded luxury watch brands: These are just a few examples of popular luxury watch brands. There are many other prestigious brands in the market, each with its own unique…
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This year is the 40th anniversary of G-Shock, and to say it’s going unnoticed would be a lie. We have seen a plethora of new commemorative releases from the Casio sub-brand, including the Remaster Black series just ten days ago. And the celebration shows no sign of slowing down, with G-Shock now introducing seven new…
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To be honest, Father’s Day isn’t one of those holidays where my family drops everything and “celebrates Dad.” Perhaps a nice barbecue or a slightly more relaxing day is in order, but it has always been fairly low-key. So, when I was asked to consider a watch-related article for Father’s Day, I decided to discuss…
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I had to think pretty hard about my approach to this topic. It’s not that I don’t have a watch that would qualify — I do. Rather, it’s because my ideal “go anywhere, do anything” watch is not one I own…yet. There will, however, come a day when the Rolex Sea-Dweller ref. 16600 becomes my…
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Which of today’s three new limited-edition watches is the rarest? The transparent blue Chopard L.U.C Full Strike Sapphire is a limited edition of just five pieces. Twice as many Armin Strom Pure Resonance Ultimate Sapphire × Horomariobro watches will be made. And these very limited numbers make the Hublot Big Bang Unico Full Magic Gold…
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A while ago, we completed the concept design/target aesthetic of my upcoming VPC Type 37HW. Now we are in the stage of 3D modeling and technical development. This slow, arduous process takes extensive iterating and is probably the least glamorous part of creating a watch. Therefore, you typically don’t see much of it, so I’m…
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Watches with military history and provenance speak to a subset of watch collectors. Timepieces that were present at significant moments in history speak to the stories they bear witness to. For those who might not have noticed, the United States Armed Forces added a new branch in 2019, the Space Force. Now, in collaboration with…
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