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Watch crystal: sapphire or mineral glass?
Is there a definitive test for sapphire crystal? We are often asked how one can tell the difference between sapphire crystal and mineral glass. Various 'internet experts' offer a variety of crystal...
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Back to roots: There is something special about being known as the last...
My recent visit to my ex-homeland was yet another opportunity to reflect on my watchmaking roots. As most of you know, I am a third generation watchmaker and both my father and grandfather are still...
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Kurt Klaus: Watchmaking is still the same!
As a premium brand in the international luxury watch segment, IWC has committed itself to the manufacture of top-quality timepieces. The website proudly states that IWC was founded in 1885 and that it...
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Hermes: From horse harnesses to watches
The French luxury goods maker Hermes is known for silk scarves and ties, enamel bracelets, leather bags and fragrances. The business started in 1837 as a horse harness work shop. But unlike other...
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From San Francisco to Sydney: The voyage that inspired the IWC Plastiki
8300 nautical miles 129 days 3083 hours on sea What an amazing journey! Inspired by the great voyage of Kon Tiki, David de Rothschild and his team crossed the Pacific ocean in March 2010. sailing on a...
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Hublot: Cool and uber-cool
Cool and uber-cool When Ferrari signed a partnership program with Hublot last year, it clearly signaled that putting a red horse sticker on a watch dial is no longer the only requirement for a...
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Charles Barbezat: the Chronograph maker from Le Locle
In 1888 Charles Barbezat - a watchmaker form from LeLocle - started the LE PHARE watch company. His specialty: complicated pocket watches, especially chronographs. At that time most high grade...
View ArticlePremium: Who you follow determines your final destination.
If you have recently subscribed to our newsletter then you may not be aware that the newsletter has been around since September 2001. Some years were busier than others, but we are still very excited...
View ArticleYour watch is a PRECISION INSTRUMENT
He arrived last Thursday, well dressed, wearing a $12,800 Rolex. "I would like to buy a Panerai Destro with 56 hours power reserve". Obviously money was not an issue and he appeared to be reasonably...
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1972 Rolex 1680 Red Submariner: one original owner.
You love your red Submariners? Me too! This lovely example of a 1680 red Sub manufactured in the last quarter of 1972 just arrived to our workshop for a complete overhaul. The bracelet had virtually...
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Rolex Submariner 1680 Red - restoration, part II
Rolex 1680 The Red SubWhile we are still on the quest for the 'missing puzzle' - Which shop sold Rolex watches on Norfolk Island in 1970s? the owner of the Red Sub was anxious to get his baby back, so...
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Zenith Cal. 400Z El Primero column wheel chronograph
One of common requests is for 'more movement images' and I am always glad to share what is going on 'behing the scene'. Zenith Cal. 400Z El Primero column wheel chronograph is one of my favourite...
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$1 Rolex: Brace yourself for an insane offer !
I'm known in the watch industry for being different. I buy watches, sell watches, repair watches, and run two of the only watch newsletters every week for my customers. I run my business my way, and...
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Trouble in Paradise
The other day we received a Rolex GMT in the mail.One of those 'never seen before' jobs.The bracelet was twisted with such force that I had no choice butto email the owner to find what happened to both...
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Clocks and Automatons : Androides Jaquet-Droz
Those of you that caught it, I'm sure enjoyed last night's BBC documentaryon clockwork and automata.Coincidently, just a couple weeks ago we mentioned this documentary by providing a link to an online...
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Prague Astronomical clock
Installed in 1411 this is the third oldest astronomical clock in the world and the only one still in perfect working order.Drawing by Tanya H.
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Introducing the DivorceMaker 3.0
There is no other watch winder out there that would test your relationshiplike the DivorceMaker. Apart from a written approval from your wife,you would also need a Council permit to install such a...
View ArticleThe Top 6 most ridiculous closing lines
Luckily this does not happen all the time, but it does every now and then.When it does happen, it is so painfully predictable that you can set your time by it. A brief introduction- You call for an...
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Walking the walk - Large wrists? No problem! Extra long straps in stock
A couple years ago I wrote an article in which, in fairly strong terms,I questioned some economic fundamentals. Here is one such example:Since when does two pairs of Italian leather shoes cost less...
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