If there is one single year that defines the trajectory of the dive watch genre, that year is 1953. Not only did we see the birth of the Rolex ref. 6204 (the first iteration of the all-conquering Submariner line), this was also the year that gave us the legendary Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, which arguably set […]

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As a watch aficionado, you must have noticed that the Equation Of Time (EOT) is found on some of the most complex and expensive watches, so it must be important, right? Unfortunately, when googling Equation Of Time, one finds dazzling formulas and lengthy pieces of scientific text. But what does it mean to those of […]

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First launched in 2020, the Ulysse Nardin Blast Tourbillon is the flagship model from the brand’s popular open-worked Blast collection, which offers much of the same core aesthetic as the time-only Blast Skeleton X models, but with a flying tourbillon located at 6 o’clock. Over the years, this popular timepiece has been produced in a […]

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An imaginary $5,000 budget put to use with varying degrees of success.

For today’s Speedy Tuesday, I will go on a sentimental journey through Omega Speedmaster history. I will share my absolute favorite versions of one of my favorite lines of watches. It’s not an easy task as there are so many to choose from. So let’s get stuck into it. In random order, these are my […]

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Aside from being the go-to country for pilsner and pretzels, Germany has a well-deserved reputation for building some of the toughest tool watches on the market. While the Germans certainly aren’t alone in building nigh-indestructible watches, the country has produced a disproportionately high share of overbuilt, over-engineered watches featuring wild tech and nearly scratch-proof cases. […]

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From Patek to Omega, five pulsation chronographs after our own hearts.

Today is Monday, February 13th — the day before the sixth Speedy Tuesday of 2023. It’s also the day before Valentine’s Day, the most romantic day of the year. The day you celebrate your love for your partner with gifts straight from the heart. Last year, we spoke of a perfect pair of Swatch watches […]

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