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Close-Up: The New Bremont America’s Cup Collection

British watch brand Bremont — which already this year began a partnership with Jaguar cars and had prominent placement in the big-budget spy thriller Kingsman — has pulled off perhaps its biggest coup yet, announcing last week that it has been appointed as Official Timing Partner to both the 35th America’s Cup and the defending...

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Jul 2, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Sponsored: The ANOMALY-T4— the New Watch That’s 100% in CODE41’s DNA

CODE41’s pioneering, iconoclastic business model has very rapidly succeeded in ranking this project among the most promising in Swiss watchmaking. Other than their watchmaking expertise, the real added value is, above all, each individual who’s part of it. Each member of the CODE41 community – more than 400,000 members strong! – represents an exclusive stakeholder...

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Jul 1, 2022 by WatchTime

Close-Up: The New-Look Rolex Submariner (with Video)

In this review, we look at the redesigned Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner watch featuring several new technical innovations exclusive to Rolex.

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Jul 2, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Which Watch Brands Spent the Most on Advertising in 2014?

Watch companies in the U.S. spent an estimated $535.36 million on advertising in 2014, according to Kantar Media. That's an increase of 8.7 percent from the previous year. Find out which watch brands spent the most in this WT feature article.

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Jun 28, 2015 by Joe Thompson

Sponsored: Unlike Any Other, Artem Introduces NATO Style Straps

Since the brand’s launch in mid-2021, Australian-based Artem has been consistently impressing the market with its appealing line of strap offerings. At first, this was in its signature, next-generation of sailcloth straps, but not long after the brand— upon excited and positive feedback from its growing list of fans— expanded its offerings in both appealing...

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Jun 28, 2022 by WatchTime

Cleared for Takeoff: The Breitling Emergency II Lands at U.S. Retailers This Summer

Here's what you need to know about the Breitling Emergency II, the very first wristwatch equipped with a built-in personal locator beacon (PLB).

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Jun 24, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

A Clearer Calendar: Girard-Perregaux’s New Traveller with Large Date, Moon Phases and GMT

Girard-Perregaux launched its Traveller collection — a revamp of its travel-themed ww.tc line — in 2013. Several variations on those first models have arrived on the scene since that debut, including an all-black titanium DLC version. The latest, debuting this fall, is the first Traveller with a translucent dial that offers a glimpse at the...

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Jun 22, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Watch Experts Network: ‘#TBT Fortis Marinemaster 8001 Chronograph’

Basel prognostications begin as early as January and start in earnest in February. One of the most discussed brands, of course, is Rolex. A quick browse of Rolex forums brings out multitudes of hypotheses about what the giant will release at the show and, then, a month or so later, the actual news is almost...

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Jun 22, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

Watch Experts Network: ‘Geo. Graham Tourbillon – watch review by ESCAPEMENT’

Angus Davies falls for the charms of the Geo. Graham Tourbillon, a slender timepiece equipped with a micro-rotor and tourbillon. This watch reveals another side to the brand which takes its name from the legendary English clockmaker, George Graham (1673-1751). I always find it fascinating to hear third parties describe my children. At times, I...

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Jun 21, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

Watch Experts Network: ‘TAG Heuer CARRERA Calibre 6 – watch review by ESCAPEMENT’

The right calibre Angus Davies provides a ‘hands-on’ review of the TAG Heuer CARRERA Calibre 6. This watch features retro-styling, but is very applicable to modern life with its simple to interpret dial and convenient self-winding movement. These are anxious times, as any concerned parent will attest. Children throughout the United Kingdom are in the...

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Jun 21, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

Watch Experts Network: ‘Hublot Classic Fusion Aeromoon – watch review by ESCAPEMENT’

Removing the layers Following a recent extended period of acquaintance, Angus Davies provides an in-depth ‘hands-on’ review of the Hublot Classic Fusion Aeromoon. This watch is equipped with a self-winding movement and a skeletonised dial. Harrods, the prestigious retailer in Knightsbridge, is showcasing Hublot this month with an extensive exhibition. I am no stranger to...

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Jun 20, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

Watch Experts Network: ‘Summer Special: Seiko SKX007 vs Citizen NY0040’

Sun’s out guns out! Yes, it’s June and that means that people are giving serious thought to where they will spend their vacation. For most, this entails some sort of beach setting and may include activities in the water such as swimming, diving, sailing or surfing. If not, though, the vacation usually involves some sort...

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Jun 20, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

Watch Experts Network: ‘Photo-Essay: Weekend in Tuscany with Tudor & Ducati’

As Tudor & Ducati teamed up for the Fastrider we were invited to join them on a fast paced weekend in Tuscany Italy. Shortly after flying into Italy we find ourselves at the Ducati headquarter in Bologna where it all started for them. Here we were welcomed for a presentation about Ducati and continued with...

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Jun 19, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

Watch Experts Network: #TBT Seiko 6105-8110

There’s always a beginning to the story: something that draws one’s interest to a certain brand. Today’s #TBT relates to that beginning, for me at least, and highlights a popular watch in vintage circles outside of just those who admire the brand name on its dial. It’s a watch that has gained interest amongst fans...

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Jun 18, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

Watch Experts Network: ‘Tissot – 2015 Line-up’

When someone is getting himself into nice watches and wants to make the first real Swiss made watch purchase, the is a big chance that Tissot is one of those brands he or she will come across. We sat down with Tissot in Basel and I have to say that we have not been let...

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Jun 18, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

Watch Experts Network: ‘DuBois et Fils DBF003-07 – in-depth watch review by ESCAPEMENT’

A significant date Angus Davies provides a ‘hands-on’ review of the new DuBois et fils DBF003-07. This watch features a big date complication with a visually striking bottle green dial. Throughout history, dates have been used to label momentous events. My parents and their peers would remark, “Where were you when Kennedy was shot?”. The...

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Jun 17, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

Under the Hammer: My Favorite Lots from Today’s Christie’s NYC Auction

Today at 10AM Eastern Time Zone (UTC -05:00), Christie’s New York Important Watches Auction will begin. I got to sit with the newly appointed Vice President and Senior Specialist of Watches, Eric Wind, and ask him about a few of my favorite timepieces from this season’s auction. If you’re reading this after 10AM, click here...

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Jun 17, 2015 by Robert Velasquez

Watch Experts Network: ‘Tempus Machina Ref. 216A – A customized Rolex Submariner reminiscent of the Ref. 6538 (live pics & price)’

It’s not often that we talk about customized watches here, at Monochrome-Watches. Brands usually don’t like this practice that consists in changing several visual or technical aspects of a watch. We don’t cover them also because of the look of such customizations – usually fully black or fully paved with diamonds. Such customization processes can...

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Jun 17, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

Watch Experts Network: ‘“Authentic” NASA velcro strap – Speedy Tuesday meets Strap Review’

If you start to explore the world of Speedmasters and Omega in general one name you will come across is the late and great Chuck Maddox. Many things we know today are results of his thorough research, which is still a reference point for a lot of topics. Let that be a Speedy Pro, a...

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Jun 16, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

Watch Experts Network: ‘Strap maker workshop by DStrap’

With our recurring reviews on watch straps it was great to see local Dutch watch strap maker Olaf Lugten from Dstrap, announce the worlds first ‘strap maker workshop’. After getting in touch we were one of the lucky few to join Olaf for this master class (as we like to call it) that took takes...

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Jun 16, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

Watch Experts Network: ’24 Hours of Le Mans … And The Winner Is: Rolex’

As afollow-up to my two posts about watches & 24 Hours of Le Mans I want to show you some pictures saying more than 1000 words… Click on “read more” to see my report … First of all congratulations to Porsche to win its 17th 24 Hours of Le Mans race. After a clear dominance...

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Jun 15, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

Watch Experts Network: ‘DECAMP Goods Watch Rolls, an Interview’

This week, we feature an interview with the owner of a small watch goods company. I had the opportunity to meet this person on a recent trip to San Diego and was really taken by his story, his real interest in watches and, most importantly, the quality and design of his watch rolls. Erik gave...

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Jun 15, 2015 by Roger Ruegger