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Breguet Tourbillon 7047: Too Laid Back For Its Own Good?

In case you have won the lottery, or recently sold a large house in the South-East of England and need to spend 100K quickly, here’s the word on a new Breguet Tourbillon from Swatch Group. “To mark the date of creation of the Tourbillon by Abraham-Louis Breguet, the brand unveils its latest model from the Tradition collection: a timepiece featuring strong colours highlighting what has … Continue reading Breguet Tourbillon 7047: Too Laid Back For Its Own Good?

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Watches & Wonders 2022: Which New Rolexes Are Flippers Delights?

OK, let’s start with the big guns at Watches & Wonders and when we say that we mean the big investment watches – not the ones you might actually wear. No, let’s get real, Rolex watches have become investments like NFTs, old masters, classic Ferraris or arable land. Let’s get into it, what’s new and what is ripe for scalping? That is the content you’re … Continue reading Watches & Wonders 2022: Which New Rolexes Are Flippers Delights?

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Japanese Watches

Grand Seiko, With a Sky Full Of Stars

The word from Grand Seiko who have built a watch that kinda looks hewn from solid platinum by hand; In celebration of the 140th anniversary of the foundation of the company, Grand Seiko presents a new Spring Drive masterpiece made by the elite team of watchmakers at the Micro Artist Studio in Grand Seiko’s manufacturing facility in Shiojiri, located in the same Shinshu region as … Continue reading Grand Seiko, With a Sky Full Of Stars

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Grand Seiko Hi-Beat, Platinum Edition

A new Grand Seiko in platinum is something a bit special. You may find it hard to square the circle of spending 60,000 euros on a Seiko watch. But this is one of 140 pieces, so if you live long enough, it will probably be worth a small fortune one day. Like Bitcoin, there are no guarantees. But what you are certain of is that … Continue reading Grand Seiko Hi-Beat, Platinum Edition

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Watch Market: Rolex Cosmo Sets Auction Record in Hong Kong

A unique Rolex chronograph has set an auction record in Hong Kong, at a Sotheby’s Sale recently. The price of $3.3m was realised for a one-off Cosmograph Daytona, with Lapis Lazuli hardstone dial, manufactured in 1999. This watch is the only known Rolex made from platinum, which dioes make it truly unique. It highlights how demand for customised Rolex, Patek or AP watches is rising, … Continue reading Watch Market: Rolex Cosmo Sets Auction Record in Hong Kong

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Show Me The Patrimony! Vacheron Constantin Are Happy to Oblige

You want Kardashian level luxury and have about 65K burning a hole in your tax haven bank account right now? Yeah me too, Hellish isn’t it? OK then Vacheron Constantin have your prestige wristwatch needs covered. Here’s the news on the Patrimony Moon Phase, limited edition model, just launched; The Patrimony moon phase retrograde date model is joining the Collection Excellence Platine concept. Launched in … Continue reading Show Me The Patrimony! Vacheron Constantin Are Happy to Oblige

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