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The Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze watch hands-on

16 July 2021 | Hamilton, Watch Reviews,

Bronze watches are definitely "a commodity". Once introduced as stand-out premium luxury options, bronze cases (with bracelet, too) are as ordinary as it gets, spreading top to medium luxury timepieces, and accessible luxury whose price tag stops under one thousand euros; proof positive is the new Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical …

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IWC, Piaget, Baume & Mercier: Video Review

10 July 2021 | Watch Reviews, Watches and Wonders,

Introduction Our Video review The Baume & Mercier Riviera The IWC Big Pilot's Watch 43 The Piaget Polo Chronograph Blue Panda Final comments Introduction We're past the first half of 2021, and all the watch brands have already pleased us with plenty of new timepieces. The 2021 edition of Watches …

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The Longines HydroConquest Steel & PVD watches hands-on

04 July 2021 | Longines, Watch Reviews,

In 2018, the flagship Longines HydroConquest collection underwent a significant overhaul. Featuring a polished ceramic inlay, a sleeker dial, upgraded bracelet and self-winding movement, the watchmaker introduced a more contemporary yet affordable luxury sports watch. It comes equipped with top-of-the-range diving watch's specifications (e.g., a 300-meter water resistance) and attention …

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The Hamilton Khaki Aviation Converter Air Zermatt watch hands-on

30 June 2021 | Hamilton, Watch Reviews,

The relationship between Hamilton and the world of modern aviation is a close one and well established with aerobatic pilot Dario Costa and the Red Bull Air Race circuit, for instance. In contrast, a few people know that Hamilton has supported Air Zermatt for the past ten years. Air Zermatt …

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The MONOCHROME Montre de Souscription 1 watch

24 June 2021 | Watch Reviews,

If we had to pick one class of timepieces that are hitting the spot and have somehow overperformed during the pandemic, I'll, without a doubt, list the majority of independent watch brands. The boutique brands aforementioned keep growing their fan base among collectors and connoisseurs, outperforming their mainstream siblings. Case …

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The Hamilton Intra-matic Chronograph H watch hands-on

09 June 2021 | Hamilton, Watch Reviews,

We asked, and they listened and delivered: here is the Hamilton American Classic Intra-matic Chronograph H in all its beauty or, let's cut a long story short, the Hamilton Intra-matic Chronograph H. What matters the most is that the Swiss-American watchmaker has released a four-piece collection of timepieces that place it ahead of …

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The Mido Ocean Star Tribute Khaki watch hands-on

01 June 2021 | Mido, Watch Reviews,

Two years after the release of the Ocean Star Tribute first edition, the time has come to review the 2021 offering, which includes two new range extenders. While one is a two-tone steel and gold PVD take on a standard Tribute (and not my cup of tea), the other joins the green dial and bezel, mated …

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The 2021 Rolex Explorer watches hands-on

26 May 2021 | Rolex, Watch Reviews,

Introduction With the reveal of the new Rolex Explorer collection, the 39-mm-sized Rolex Explorer 214270 is officially a collector's piece, while the bigger GMT-equipped sibling has received a significant design and engineering overhaul while preserving its 42 mm case instead. Not only has the size gap between I and II grown, but it's not breaking news any longer that …

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The IWC Big Pilot's Watch 43 watches hands-on

20 May 2021 | IWC, Watch Reviews,

Unlike other businesses where you've often teased with new products ahead of the official presentation, it's hard to get a sneak peek of an upcoming new timepiece unless you discover leaked photos somewhere across social media and watch fora; it is rare indeed. The watchmaking industry is different, and you …

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The Nomos Glashütte Metro neomatik 41 Update watch hands-on

14 May 2021 | NOMOS Glashütte, Watch Reviews,

Introduction Nomos Glashütte Metro neomatik 41 Update: the details The calibre DUW 6101; pricing and final thoughts Introduction At this time of the year, the newly released timepieces are usually hitting the stores. If we exclude a couple of brands, it is the first time we can get up close with new …

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