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Armin Strom Capture The Zeitgeist

Those quirky geniuses at Armin Strom have been busy again, with this latest watch just hitting the website. Zeitgeist Resonance is a great name by the way, just saying. Here’s the word from AS; This extraordinary piece from the independent Swiss manufacture Armin Strom celebrates the fifth anniversary of the brand’s resonance technology. Zeitgeist shines the spotlight on Armin Strom’s patented Resonance Clutch Spring and … Continue reading Armin Strom Capture The Zeitgeist

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Glashutte SeaQ: Great Name, Classic Lines

The Seamaster, Sea Dweller, DeepSea, Tissot Sea Star, Super Sea Wolf, Seagull…there are plenty of sea themed watch names out there. But SeaQ? Keep it simple and it just works. Sounds like a military call signal, bit James Bond-ish too. Nice work Glashutte. This a 39.5mm wide watch, inspired by a vintage 1969 Glasshutte model.  It has a bit of gold plating on the crown … Continue reading Glashutte SeaQ: Great Name, Classic Lines

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JLC’s Ultra Thin Master Moon 39mm Doesn’t Quite Hit The Spot

JLC has a new addition to its Ultra Thin Master Moon collection and it has that well known fave feature, the blue dial. Blue is the most popular choice for many watch collectors when it comes to dials and this one has some beautiful sunray-brushed tones to catch the light. A 39mm case makes this a perfect dress watch for many buyers and you could … Continue reading JLC’s Ultra Thin Master Moon 39mm Doesn’t Quite Hit The Spot

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Bell+Ross BR-5 GMT: Tool Watch Simplicity

The GMT is a watch tradition that never goes out of fashion. Yes, most of us don’t travel that much now that Covid19 has provided climate zealots with the ammunition to shutdown overseas jaunts for the 80%, but still, a GMT looks good. Plus it helps you stay in sync with an overseas office if you work in say global IT, insurance, media production etc. … Continue reading Bell+Ross BR-5 GMT: Tool Watch Simplicity

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Braun Chronograph: Get 50% Off

The Braun watch brand has a Sale on right now and you can get the all-black chronograph for £275, which is half price. This is a high spec quartz watch, with a one-piece case construction and sapphire crystal. Here’s the press blurb; The case of this Braun analogue watch is carved of one single block of steel. This one-piece’ construction eliminates the need for a … Continue reading Braun Chronograph: Get 50% Off

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JLC Refreshes Its Master Control Range

Jaeger LeCoultre has refreshed its Master Control range for this year. Here’s the details from the press office. With its 40-millimetre diameter, outwardly sloping bezel and dynamically curved lugs, the Master Control case exudes a relaxed and understated elegance. On the dials, Jaeger‑LeCoultre’s designers have reinterpreted the Maison’s classical codes in a streamlined and modern style, in order to highlight each model’s complications. The applied … Continue reading JLC Refreshes Its Master Control Range

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H. Moser’s Swiss Alp Is a Mechanical Smartwatch, Seriously

The H Moser homage to Apple’s iWatch is a technical delight, if you have the money. For a mere £22,000 you can convince passers-by that you are glancing at a run-of-the-mill iWatch, whereas it is in fact a classic Swiss watch, handcrafted in Switzerland. Here’s the press release; Marking the end of an inspiring concept, the Swiss Alp Watch Final Upgrade will be the climax … Continue reading H. Moser’s Swiss Alp Is a Mechanical Smartwatch, Seriously

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Latest Ball Engineer II Model; Waco Glider Edition

The latest from Ball Watch Co; On the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, BALL Watch proudly presents the all new Engineer Master II Waco Glider, an officer’s watch that combines vintage style with modern technology. Limited to 1,943 pieces each to commemorate the year that the Waco CG-4A gliders went into active service, the Engineer Master II Waco Glider features a … Continue reading Latest Ball Engineer II Model; Waco Glider Edition

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