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TAG Goes Harry Winston, But It’s Lab-Grown Bling

TAG has released a Carrera Diamant chronograph model at this week’s Watches and Wonders with a plasma vibe. Nope, it isn’t some weird Twilight vampire kink, where human blood plasma is coated on the dial, but lashing of electrified carbon dust, or lab grown diamonds are applied all over, including the crown. Inset stones, bezel bling, dial diamante – it’s all there to assault your … Continue reading TAG Goes Harry Winston, But It’s Lab-Grown Bling

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Omega Certificates Will Help Watch Collectors Everywhere

For decades Swiss watch factories were totally uninterested in the pre-owned market. Many, like Rolex, would offer you a 5-10% discount on a new watch rather than repair your older model. They wanted their dealers to sell new watches, not pre-owned and often took action against smaller jewellers who had a secondhand section, such as removing the franchise. But the rise of Watchfinder, Chrono24 and … Continue reading Omega Certificates Will Help Watch Collectors Everywhere

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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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