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Glashutte Original Senator: Flyback To The Future

Glashutte have a very trick tourbillon watch on the market and it’s something that really goes back to the 18th century roots of modern wristwatches. Yes, we know they were all pocketwatches in those days, but smaller ladies pendant watches evolved to suit wealthy female fashionistas in the 19th century and then WW1 produced the necessity of wristwatches for trench warfare. A pocket watch being … Continue reading Glashutte Original Senator: Flyback To The Future

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USA watches

Jack Mason Strato-Timer Dr Pepper Ltd Edition

Jack Mason has expanded its Strat-o-Timer range with a Dr Pepper collab. The watch features a classic GMT layout with a Dr Pepper rich red bezel inlay. Priced at about £830 it’s due to go on sale on October 23rd. Is it worth it? Let’s check the stats on the Strat-o-Timer. Limited edition of 230 pieces, well that’s nice in terms of rarity, but is … Continue reading Jack Mason Strato-Timer Dr Pepper Ltd Edition

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Micro Brands

Yema Yachtingraf Tourbillon is Where In-House Art Meets Engineering

French brand Yema have been creating some great looking watches recently and must be applauded for taking the bold step of manufacturing their own calibre. So many smaller brands adapt bought in versions of the ETA 2428, Sellita SW500/200 series, or something from Miyota that ticks the automatic box. And that’s OK, as far as it goes, but pure watchmaking is about thinking of ways … Continue reading Yema Yachtingraf Tourbillon is Where In-House Art Meets Engineering

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Classic Swiss

Ocarat Edition Nivada Grenchen F77

Nivada Grenchen has a special Ocarat edition of its 37mm F77 model. Featuring a blue/grey dial, steel case and bracelet, it houses a PO24 Cal movement, which is based on the reliable ETA 2824. Is there a little bit of Royal Oak inspiration in there? Yeah probably and that’s no bad thing. Here’s the word; “It is a special edition designed in collaboration with our teams and sold only … Continue reading Ocarat Edition Nivada Grenchen F77

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TAG Carrera Celebrates Porsche 911/Carrera Heritage

TAG has a new Porsche tie-in watch on the market, available in two variants. The watch celebrates the lasting legacy of the Porsche 911 sports car, sometimes sold as the Carrera too. Bill Gates, that well know climate change activist is believed to own a collection of the iconic rear engined sportscars. But that’s OK, he’s rich, we are just climate deniers… Anyhoo, there are … Continue reading TAG Carrera Celebrates Porsche 911/Carrera Heritage

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Finally, A Raymond Weil You Don’t Have to Apologise For

You know Raymond Weil watches are very good, Swiss made and all that and have been since the 70s when the company was founded. Yes, like Frederique Constant it’s a relatively young Swiss brand and for NWC mag RW has always been a bit like a Honda Accord; sturdy, reliable and the type of thing your well off uncle or Grandad would drive. Same deal … Continue reading Finally, A Raymond Weil You Don’t Have to Apologise For

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Japanese Watches

Seiko Speedtimer: Stopwatch on The Wrist

Sometimes a stopwatch is useful, that’s why the chronograph with its two pushers has proved so popular since the 1960s. But do we really need four pushers on one watch case? I would argue not, as they tend to dig into your wrist or hand when doing stuff like fixing motorcycles, driving, lifting things or any other everyday task. Especially on bigger case watches that … Continue reading Seiko Speedtimer: Stopwatch on The Wrist

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Happy Birthday Oris, Let The Purple Reign

A purple dial says two things; one you’re a member of the British Royal Family, or secondly, you just love to stand out from the crowd. Sure every man and his sheepdog own a few blue dial watches, but purple? That’s 70s disco, 80s Prince album. Oris do this Holstein edition thing every June 1st, which is their birthday. This year, it’s been 119 years … Continue reading Happy Birthday Oris, Let The Purple Reign

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