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STEEL YOURSELF
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STEEL YOURSELF

Unthinkable as it may be, the Patek Philippe Ref. 5711/1A is bowing out. Let the celebrations begin

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5 mins  |
Spring 2021
CYBER-PUNK
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CYBER-PUNK

The fourth of Bell & Ross popular skull-clad collection takes a futuristic twist

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1 min  |
Spring 2021
 CONSCRIPT DUTY
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CONSCRIPT DUTY

Longines newest recruit marches on in the Heritage Collection

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1 min  |
Spring 2021
BOOT CAMP MENTALITY
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BOOT CAMP MENTALITY

The world may change but one genre stays: military-themed watches. We skim the surface for some casual and fun options

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5 mins  |
Spring 2021
Sky High
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Sky High

Bell & Ross becomes official partner of Patrouille de France

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1 min  |
Spring 2021
TWIN TURBO
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TWIN TURBO

The Breguet Classique Double Tourbillon 5345 Quai de l’Horloge puts time into motion, literally

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2 mins  |
Spring 2021
 STEALTH WINNERS
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STEALTH WINNERS

Our search for the next big thing enters its second year. Here are 10 contenders for future must-haves

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10+ mins  |
Spring 2021
DIGITAL LOVE
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DIGITAL LOVE

The year’s maiden trade show, the LVMH Watch Week 2021, was presented to us in the comfort of our homes

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10+ mins  |
Spring 2021
Leading Through Design
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Leading Through Design

Rado collaborates with Dezeen to launch designer timepieces during Virtual Rado Design Week

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1 min  |
Festive 2020
WOW FACTOR
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WOW FACTOR

We bring our odyssey in 2020 novelties to a close with a few punchlines. This list of fun tickers is a tribute to the many watches of 2020 that sparked joy

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10+ mins  |
Festive 2020
GLOW BRIGHT
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GLOW BRIGHT

The Panerai Luminor Marina Titanio DMLS 44mm PAM0117 is a glowing tribute to the 70th anniversary of the Luminor

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2 mins  |
Festive 2020
THE CONVERSATION: INTEGRATED BRACELETS
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THE CONVERSATION: INTEGRATED BRACELETS

Our stories this year about bracelets provokes a dialogue on a niche but important subset. The editors of WOW Singapore and Thailand trade blows between the lugs

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10+ mins  |
Festive 2020
THE CHANEL J12 PARADOXE
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THE CHANEL J12 PARADOXE

As we observe the journey of a score of years the Chanel J12 has traversed, the brand has released four desirable J12 watches to celebrate two decades of dramatically igniting the world of horology

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2 mins  |
Festive 2020
SLEEK AS NIGHT
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SLEEK AS NIGHT

Santos de Cartier strikes back with the ADLC treatment

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2 mins  |
Festive 2020
EXCEPTIONALLY CRAFTED
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EXCEPTIONALLY CRAFTED

Hublot and Berluti come together using the Big Bang Unico Chronograph as a platform for artistic expression

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2 mins  |
Festive 2020
NAME GAME
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NAME GAME

There are some colourful names in watchmaking, and we thought it would be fun to go down that rabbit hole...

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10+ mins  |
Festive 2020
COLOUR POP
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COLOUR POP

Easily the brand’s most versatile design, the introduction of the 41mm version, which replaces the 39, addresses a market gap with a fresh take on a venerable range

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3 mins  |
Festive 2020
BLACK & BLUE
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BLACK & BLUE

High on masculinity and full of character, the new Bell & Ross BR 05 chronograph exudes a quiet strength

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2 mins  |
Festive 2020
All Tomorrow's Parties
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All Tomorrow's Parties

When exhibitions and parties are possible once more, the watchmaking shows will take on very different flavours. We take a look at how we arrived at this state of affairs

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5 mins  |
Summer 2020
Bejewelled Petals
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Bejewelled Petals

The flamboyant beauty of the Astronomia Fleurs de Jardin offers a fascinating view into the luxurious world of Jacob & Co.

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2 mins  |
Summer 2020
Compositional Glory
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Compositional Glory

There are a few relatively recent standout watches in ceramic that deserve their own space, which is what they get here. Besides that, we also look at a few high-tech materials and processes that are definitely not ceramic, but are new for 2020

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8 mins  |
Summer 2020
Double Time
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Double Time

The new A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Time Zone sneaks into the issue after a delayed debut for 2020

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2 mins  |
Summer 2020
FROM SILVER SCREEN TO WRIST
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FROM SILVER SCREEN TO WRIST

Movies, comics and watch fans come together for the Justice League X Daumier Devia collection!

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6 mins  |
Summer 2020
HEAVY METAL
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HEAVY METAL

To conclude our foray into the world of bracelets, here are eight of the most popular types, with a special note for one grand new entry

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10 mins  |
Summer 2020
NEW DEPTHS
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NEW DEPTHS

A revolutionary new Spring Drive movement now powers the Grand Seiko dive watch

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2 mins  |
Summer 2020
ON THE PACE
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ON THE PACE

Chronographs are complex, but buying one should not be. We break down the essentials one should consider before pulling the trigger

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9 mins  |
Summer 2020
NEW BLUE
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NEW BLUE

Blancpain brings to the fore a combination of red gold and blue dials in two new timepieces

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2 mins  |
Summer 2020
LIONEL FAVRE
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LIONEL FAVRE

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Product Design Director has deep roots in watch and jewellery that make him uniquely suited to tackle icons such as the Reverso

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3 mins  |
Summer 2020
The World At Your Fingertips
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The World At Your Fingertips

Globe-trot in pure class with the new A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Time Zone

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4 mins  |
Autumn 2020
WASHING TIME
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WASHING TIME

If you are washing your hands religiously, shouldn’t you be doing the same for your watch?

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3 mins  |
Autumn 2020