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Hamilton Khaki Converter Gets Chrono Features Too

The latest variation on the Hamilton Khaki Aviation is the Converter Chronograph, a blue dial slide rule bezel watch, which makes a budget alternative to the Breitling Navitimer. Your scales are set on the bezel and the inner chapter ring too, so rotating the bezel lets you calculate speed over a given distance, or pounds of fuel being burned by the minute, assuming your biplane … Continue reading Hamilton Khaki Converter Gets Chrono Features Too

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Are Rolex Homage Watches Worth Buying?

It’s an interesting question because even if you have nine or ten grand lying about spare, you may well struggle to buy a Rolex Sub or GMT homage this side of Renata battery expiry date. That’s 2024 by the way. So if you just want the Rolex look, and don’t care about the Chinese assembly or build quality, here are some alternatives we spotted online. … Continue reading Are Rolex Homage Watches Worth Buying?

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Bamford TAG Aquaracer Adds Orange Fire, Titanium Cool

Bamford of London specialise in custom modded prestige watches and if you like something different the TAG Aquaracer with orange details on the dial and bezel stands out from the TAG crowd. You get the Bamford logo on the black dial, plus orange-edged hands, a little orange arrow on the bezel and a little orange track of flecks running around the outside of the chapter … Continue reading Bamford TAG Aquaracer Adds Orange Fire, Titanium Cool

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eBay Adds Authentication Service in USA on Watches Over $2000

The online giant, eBay, is launching “Authenticity Guarantee,” a new post-sale authentication service for all watches sold for $2,000 or more in the U.S. As many enthusiasts know, an eBay watch can often be something of a gamble. That’s why buyers and sellers have been using platforms like Chrono24 and Watchfinder. As Watchfinder is owned by Richemont Group, it tends to give buyers spending over 10K more confidence. … Continue reading eBay Adds Authentication Service in USA on Watches Over $2000

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Real vs Fake Rolex? Show and Tell

In my trade I get to see plenty of watches, including a few Rolex models, arguably the most faked watch brand in the world. Here are some typical differences between the real deal and a very nice replica. The Bracelet. Don’t start by examining the dial because dials are easy to manufacture by comparison to expensive bracelets. The metal should feel ultra smooth, polished and … Continue reading Real vs Fake Rolex? Show and Tell

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