Read on for secondary market predictions, Grammy’s watch spotting and a very funny article about the TAG Heuer Solargraph.

What do the Rolex Oyster, Zenith ladder, and Heuer beads-of-rice bracelets have in common? And the iconic integrated bracelets from the Royal Oak and Nautilus? Oh, and the Bonklip and Patek beads-of-rice? Well, they were all original designs from a company named Gay Frères, a “chaîniste” established in 1835 and integrated by Rolex in 1998. […]

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If I told you about a recently launched watch that measured 46mm-wide, 16mm-thick, had a duo of flying one-minute tourbillons exposed on its dial, and came in solid 18k gold, you’d probably guess it’s a watch by Jacob & Co. — and you’d be right. Behold, the Jacob & Co. Jean Bugatti watch, the latest […]

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A lightweight take on the idea of a heavy duty dive watch.

Piaget has announced a “Pre Watches & Wonders Novelty” with no holds barred. The Swiss watchmaker has bestowed for the first time a mechanical perpetual calendar on the iconic Polo collection. Continuing the legacy of ultra-slim movements, the newest Piaget Polo boasts a 4mm-thin 1255P caliber to power a triple calendar correct until the year […]

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In a watch industry landscape filled with reissues of vintage designs, Zenith stands out for its steadfast devotion to accurately reviving the past. Its vintage-styled El Primero chronograph offerings have built a loyal fanbase over the years thanks to their period-correct sizing, accurate case and dial designs, and excellent, thoroughly modern build quality. In early […]

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Sort of. Either way, this one has got to be the GMT of the winter.

Today, I’ll tell you all a little bit about my latest watch, the Brew Metric Gold. Over the last several years, I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know John Ferrer, the owner and designer behind Brew watches. In that time, he has stayed true to his overarching design theme, but the refinement and execution […]

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