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Seiko Presage Classic Series Craftsmanship Urushi-Lack HCC006J1: wrist, title

Introducing the Seiko Presage Classic Series Craftsmanship in Enamel and Urushi - Two expressions of Japanese craftsmanship

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IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar ProSet 140 Years Mercedes-Benz: front
Perpetual Calendar

IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar Marks 140 Years of Mercedes-Benz - A tribute to an automotive legacy

IWC Schaffhausen celebrates Mercedes-Benz’s 140th anniversary with a 140-piece Big Pilot’s Watch featuring the innovative Perpetual Calendar ProSet.
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Sabine Zwettler
Aug 29, 2026
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GMT Watches

Ressence: Type 7 Black and Cactus — Time in Motion - Two new colorways for Ressence’s GMT tool watch

Ressence expands its GMT watch with two new colorways — fully-equipped with the patented ROCS 7 display system, an oil-filled dial, and an integrated titanium bracelet.
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Sabine Zwettler
Aug 28, 2026
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Cartier Santos Chronograph with integrated bracelet
Automatic Watches
Seven Integrated-Bracelet Watches Redefining the Luxury Sports Watch - Titanium, ceramic, and high complications push the integrated-bracelet watch into new territory
Seven integrated-bracelet watches from Bulgari, IWC, Cartier, Vacheron Constantin, and more show how the luxury sports watch is evolving.
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Johannes Beer
Aug 27, 2026
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Formex Essence 39 mm Automatic COSC Alpine White: title
Automatic Watches
Introducing the New Formex Essence 39 - More power, a better fit, and the same compact proportions
Formex refines its best-selling Essence 39 with a screw-down crown, a new COSC-certified movement offering 65 hours of power reserve, and a tool-free micro-adjustment clasp.
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Sabine Zwettler
Aug 27, 2026
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Sponsored: The Glashütte Original Senator Chronograph Brings History Forward - Two new takes on Glashütte’s chronograph tradition
Glashütte Original expands the Senator collection with two new flyback chronographs inspired by historic precision watches from Saxony.
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WatchTime Team
Aug 27, 2026
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WatchTime

First Look: 8 Watches to See at WatchTime New York 2026 - Eight standout releases headed to Gotham Hall this October

WatchTime New York returns this October with new releases from KUDOKE, Blancpain, L.Leroy, Oris, Arnold & Son, Glashütte Original, Citizen, and G-SHOCK.
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Caleb Anderson
Aug 26, 2026
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Tool Watches

Luminox Navy SEAL 3500 "Semper Fortis" Honors the Spirit of "Ever Strong" - Inspired by the enduring values of the U.S. Navy

The new Luminox Navy SEAL 3500 "Semper Fortis" combines a full Carbonox design with a luminous dial message inspired by the enduring values of the U.S. Navy.
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Sabine Zwettler
Aug 26, 2026
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Watch Events

Lancaster Watch Weekend Brings Three Days of Horology to Pennsylvania This September - America’s watchmaking heart beats on

The event returns September 25–27 with exhibitions, workshops, collector gatherings, and a Sunday watch fair in the heart of American watchmaking history.
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Caleb Anderson
Aug 26, 2026
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Longines Master Collection Monopusher Chrono and Longines Master Collection Chrono Moonphase: title
Chronographs

Longines Reimagines the Master Collection - A monopusher and moonphase chronograph to know

Longines unveils a comprehensively redesigned Master Collection, highlighted by a monopusher and a moonphase chronograph.
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Sabine Zwettler
Aug 25, 2026
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Watch Events
WatchTime and Burdeen’s Jewelry Bring Collectors Together in Chicago - A photo report
More than 100 collectors gathered at Burdeen’s Jewelry in Chicago for an evening of new watches, brand presentations, cocktails, and conversation with WatchTime.
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WatchTime Team
Aug 25, 2026
Patek Philippe
An In-Depth Look at Patek Philippe’s Annual Calendar - From Invention to Collection Cornerstone
Introduced in 1996, Patek Philippe’s annual calendar has become a cornerstone complication of the brand. From its origins as a novel alternative to perpetual calendars to its many evolutions across collections, we explore how it became an enduring signature of Patek Philippe.
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Martin Green
Aug 25, 2026
Omega
The 38mm Omega Speedmaster Is Now More Moonwatch-Like Than Ever - There’s a lot to like about a smaller, automatic take on a midcentury tool-watch icon
The latest updates to the Omega Speedmaster 38 aren’t groundbreaking, but round subdials, revised proportions, and other Moonwatch-inspired details make the automatic “Speedy Reduced” more enthusiast-friendly.
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Zen Love
Aug 25, 2026
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe, Ref. 5903 1110 63A: title
Dive Watches
Blancpain Takes the Bathyscaphe back to 1968 for its 70th Anniversary - A vintage re-edition marking seven decades
For the legendary dive watch's anniversary, Blancpain revisits a landmark 1968 model with a vintage-inspired design and a 100-hour power reserve. Limited to 300 pieces, the new edition brings the beautifully raw historic character together with high-end contemporary watchmaking.
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Sabine Zwettler
Aug 24, 2026
Hamilton
Why Every Watch Enthusiast Should Experience the Horological Americana of Lancaster, Pennsylvania - Hamilton’s history is just one reason the quaint Pennsylvania county of Lancaster beckons watch lovers.
From factory floors and museum vitrines to modern workshops and a one-of-a-kind boutique, Lancaster, Pennsylvania tells the deeper story of Hamilton, and further why this quiet county remains one of the most meaningful places in American watchmaking history.
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Zen Love
Aug 24, 2026
Favre Leuba Deep Raider Day Date Green: wrist, title
Dive Watches

Favre Leuba: Deep Raider Day Date — A Dive Watch with a Golden Edge - Two-tone style meets 300-meter dive-watch capability

Favre Leuba gives the Deep Raider Day Date a more refined look with yellow gold PVD accents and three new dial options.
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Sabine Zwettler
Aug 24, 2026
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Audemars Piguet and Rolex watch in front of tennis balls
Sports Watches

Seven High-Performance Watches Built for the US Open - From center court to the stands, these watches are built to keep up

From Rolex and Richard Mille to Omega and De Bethune, these seven sports watches bring lightweight construction, shock resistance, and serious performance to the US Open.
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WatchTime Contributor
Aug 23, 2026
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Czapek Promenade Transparencies Aqua Blue: wrist, title
Skeleton Watches

Czapek Promenade Transparencies Aqua Blue: A Mechanical Study in Blue - Skeletonized in aqua blue

Czapek presents the Promenade Transparencies Aqua Blue, pairing a blue-tinted sapphire crystal dial with a fully skeletonized manufacture movement.
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Sabine Zwettler
Aug 23, 2026
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Patek Philippe Nautilus, platinum watch with in-house caliber
Automatic Watches

Watch Myths: 10 Misconceptions Even Collectors Believe - Myths and misconceptions

Many beliefs about mechanical watches sound convincing. Look more closely, however, and some of the watch world’s most persistent “truths” fall apart.
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Johannes Beer
Aug 22, 2026
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Interviews

Laurent Mekies - CEO & Team Principal at Oracle Red Bull Racing
Interview
Laurent Mekies on Time Pressure, Trust, and Verstappen's Contract Extension
Four years of Verstappen, one last time in Zandvoort: "There's always the next win" — Laurent Mekies in an exclusive interview. The Oracle Red Bull Racing Team Principal & CEO on victory, time, and responsibility.
6 minutes
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Daniela Pusch
Aug 21, 2026
Citizen Eco Drive
Inside the Evolution of the Citizen Eco-Drive and Its 50th Anniversary - An interview with Shoichiro Morita and Yoshihisa Yajima
Marking 50 years of Eco-Drive, Citizen reflects on its light-powered technology, from solving quartz battery limits to shaping the brand today. Shoichiro Morita and Yoshihisa Yajima discuss its origins, evolution, and ongoing relevance.
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Caleb Anderson
Apr 3, 2026
Blancpain
An Interview with Blancpain CEO Marc A. Hayek
As Blancpain looks beyond the 70th anniversary of the Fifty Fathoms, President and CEO Marc A. Hayek discusses what’s next for the iconic dive watch, the impact of the Blancpain x Swatch collaboration, the brand’s long-standing Ocean Commitment, and the high-complication movements shaping Blancpain’s future.
7 minutes
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Ruediger Bucher
Jan 9, 2026
Photo by: Kyna Uwaeme (www.kynauwaeme.com)
Interview
An Interview with Thomas Fleming on His New Brand, Fleming
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Martin Green
Mar 21, 2024
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Interview
Talking Shop With Parmigiani Fleurier CEO Guido Terreni
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Martin Green
Jul 10, 2022
Bell & Ross BR-05 GMT Green Steel: title
GMT Watches
Meet the Bell & Ross BR-05 GMT Green Steel - A fresh look for urban travel
Bell & Ross introduces the BR-05 GMT Green Steel, pairing the watchmaker's signature “circle within a square” design with a refined sage-green dial and a practical second-time-zone display.
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Sabine Zwettler
Aug 22, 2026
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RZE Resolute Type A
Affordable Watches
Hands-On with the RZE Resolute Type A - A classic pilot’s watch formula gets a tougher, more colorful twist
The RZE Resolute Type A pairs a classic pilot’s watch layout with a lightweight titanium case, bold color options, and an automatic Miyota movement.
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Martin Green
Aug 21, 2026
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Yema Superman Bronze CMM.10: title
Dive Watches
Yema Brings Back the Superman Bronze CMM.10 in Three New Colors - Three new colors for Yema’s bronze Superman diver
The wonderfully retro Superman returns in bronze, combining professional diving capabilities with a vintage-inspired design and Yema’s French manufacture expertise.
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Sabine Zwettler
Aug 21, 2026
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Affordable Watches
A Bang for Your Buck: Ten watches That Don't Break the Bank - But still fulfill your watch-collecting soul
Collecting watches doesn’t have to be an expensive pursuit. These ten standout models prove you can get reliable movements, stylish designs, and even a touch of heritage — all without overspending.
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Martin Green
Aug 21, 2026
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IWC, Panerai, Jaeger-LeCoultre, chronograph, dive watch, and dress watch
Automatic Watches
How to Build a Five-Watch Collection for Under $50,000 - Five watches, five distinct roles, one carefully balanced collection
From a Panerai dive watch and IWC chronograph to a Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso, Omega Worldtimer, and independent wildcard, here is how to build a versatile five-watch collection for under $50,000.
6 minutes
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Johannes Beer
Aug 20, 2026
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Sponsored: The Steel That Survived the Eastern Front - The Sopwith Aero Marquis Focke-Wulf Fw 190 Baltic Winter, limited to 55 pieces and now shipping

The Sopwith Aero Marquis Focke-Wulf Fw 190 Baltic Winter is forged from original Second World War cockpit armor plating. Limited to 55 pieces, it's priced at $4,900.
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Aug 20, 2026
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Glashuette Original

Glashütte Original Senator Chronograph and Navigator Debut for 2026 - Two takes on Glashütte chronograph history

Glashütte Original introduces the Senator Chronograph and Senator Chronograph Navigator with 41mm cases, flyback movements, and 70-hour power reserves.
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Caleb Anderson
Aug 20, 2026
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Watch Events

Watch Week Aspen 2026 Wraps Its Biggest Edition Yet - A weekend of watches in the Rockies

The third annual gathering brought more than 300 attendees to Aspen for four days of watches, collector events, and outdoor programming, with WatchTime joining as an event partner.
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WatchTime Team
Aug 19, 2026
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H. Moser & Cie. Endeavour Minute Repeater Cylindrical Tourbillon Skeleton Cosmic Rain: title, dial
Minute Repeater

H. Moser & Cie. Launches the Endeavour Minute Repeater Cylindrical Tourbillon Skeleton Cosmic Rain - A horological ménage à trois

The H. Moser & Cie. Endeavour Minute Repeater Cylindrical Tourbillon Skeleton Cosmic Rain combines a minute repeater, a flying tourbillon, and an artistic aventurine dial in a limited edition of 20 pieces.
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Sabine Zwettler
Aug 19, 2026
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Gerald Genta
Blast from the Past: A Vintage Spotlight on the Gérald Genta Retro - A closer look at the Gérald Genta Retro Sport
A closer look at the Gérald Genta Retro Sport, a watch that reflects its creator’s most personal ideas, from jump hours and retrograde minutes to a design language rooted in technical daring rather than nostalgia.
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Martin Green
Aug 19, 2026
Sternglas: Naos Automatic Edition Bauhaus X with red elements
Affordable Watches
The Best Mechanical Watches Under $1,000 - Seven affordable watches to know
Good mechanical watchmaking does not have to cost a fortune. These automatic and hand-wound models stand out for their distinctive design, dependable engineering, and thoughtful details.
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Ruediger Bucher
Aug 18, 2026
Armin Strom Mirrored Force Resonance Red: Front, title
Luxury Watches
Armin Strom Gives the Mirrored Force Resonance a Bold Red Dial - Two oscillators, one rhythm, and a lot more color
The independent Biel-based manufacture gives the Mirrored Force Resonance a vivid red hand-guilloché dial while retaining its patented twin-balance resonance system and hand-wound ARF21 caliber.
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Sabine Zwettler
Aug 18, 2026
Affordable Watches
Sheffield Introduces the $258 “Brian’s Sheffield” Chronograph - Green, gold, and giving back
Sheffield has launched a 95-piece green-dial chronograph benefiting the Brian LaViolette Scholarship Foundation, with $100 from each sale donated.
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Caleb Anderson
Aug 17, 2026
Luxury Watches
The Seal of Approval: A Guide to the World of Watch Certifications and Quality Seals
Certifications and quality seals have long been used to safeguard reputations, certify precision, and communicate excellence in watchmaking. From chronometer standards to regional marks of distinction, here’s a look at what these credentials really mean — and why not every brand uses them.
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Martin Green
Aug 17, 2026
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Slim Watches
Chopard L.U.C Essence of Shunga: Swiss High Horolgy Meets Japanese Lacquer Art - Unique piece for Time in Art
A rotating display of Japanese Shunga art gives Chopard’s one-of-a-kind L.U.C creation a provocative twist on traditional haute horlogerie.
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Sabine Zwettler
Aug 17, 2026
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Hermès Cape Cod
Automatic Watches
The Hermès Cape Cod Gets a Tougher, Sportier Makeover - A tougher take on one of Hermès’s most distinctive designs
Hermès sends the Cape Cod's signature design offshore, cuts loose the wraparound strap, and gains an in-house movement in the process.
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Daniela Pusch
Aug 16, 2026
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Pocket Watches
Bangalore Watch Company’s First Pocket Watch Looks Back to 1947 - A pocket watch inspired by the beginning of modern India
Inspired by the pivotal year of 1947, Bangalore Watch Company’s first-ever pocket watch combines mid-century design cues with a contemporary take on modern Indian history.
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Sabine Zwettler
Aug 16, 2026
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TAG Heuer Formula 1 Solargraph 38mm: title
Solar Watches
In a Farewell to Circuit Zandvoort, TAG Heuer Launches Formula 1 Solargraph - Special edition of two limited series
For the final Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix at Circuit Zandvoort, TAG Heuer introduces two limited-edition Formula 1 Solargraph models in a compact 38mm format.
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Sabine Zwettler
Aug 15, 2026
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Dive Watches
Seven of the Best Alternatives to the Rolex Submariner - Seven watches that offer their own take on the modern luxury diver
The Rolex Submariner is the world’s most famous dive watch, but compelling alternatives from Omega, Tudor, TAG Heuer, and others range from accessible to decidedly luxurious.
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Ruediger Bucher
Aug 15, 2026
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Seiko Presage Classic Series Tradman‘s Bonsai Limited Edition HCC009J1: title
Automatic Watches
Introducing the Seiko Presage Classic Series Tradman’s Bonsai - Inspired by the Japanese black pine
Seiko draws on the Japanese art of bonsai for a new Presage Classic Series limited edition, pairing a textured deep-green dial with warm gold-colored details and a self-winding movement with a 72-hour power reserve.
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Sabine Zwettler
Aug 14, 2026
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GMT Watches
Perrelet and IFL Watches Turn the Weekend GMT into a Hand-Painted Travelogue - Fifty hand-painted dials, each with its own itinerary
Perrelet and Dubai-based IFL Watches transform the Weekend GMT into a 50-piece tribute to travel, with individually hand-painted dials, a second-time-zone display, and the in-house caliber P-401.
3 minutes
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Sabine Zwettler
Aug 14, 2026
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Luxury Watches
Traveling Along the Horological Silk Road Between Switzerland and China - How outsourcing the production of components for Swiss watch brands has influenced China’s own watch industry
Outsourcing has long been a part of Swiss watchmaking, but in recent years, China’s role as a manufacturing partner has grown in both scale and quality. This evolving relationship is reshaping not only the global supply chain, but also the development of China’s own high-end watch industry.
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Martin Green
Aug 14, 2026
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Louis Vuitton Tambour Dashboard Clock, Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer
Luxury Watches
The Watch Came First: Inside Louis Vuitton and Singer’s Porsche 911 Collaboration - A dashboard clock became two one-off Porsche 911s
Louis Vuitton’s first full automotive collaboration with Singer began with a mechanical dashboard clock and grew into two bespoke Porsche 911s with matching watches and accessories.
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Daniela Pusch
Aug 13, 2026
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Tool Watches
Panerai Clads the Luminor Marina in Carbotech - A lightweight case meets a vintage-inspired icon
The new Panerai Luminor Marina PAM01707 pairs high-tech performance with a particularly refined interpretation of the brand’s historic design codes.
4 minutes
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Sabine Zwettler
Aug 13, 2026
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