The world of horology is in a perpetual state of evolution, and for watch collectors, 2025 marks a significant chapter. Navigating this landscape requires a keen understanding of shifting market dynamics, emerging trends, and the undeniable influence of technology. This year is characterized by a recalibration of the market, a renewed focus on intrinsic value, […]
(Ed: I asked Gemini, “what’s the most popular topic being discussed about watches today.” It responded with five options, the first being, “Smartwatch Integration: This is HUGE. People are fascinated by the blend of traditional watch design with tech features like fitness tracking, notifications, and even contactless payments. Brands like Apple, Samsung, and Garmin are
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Tudor at Watches & Wonders 2024: New Black Bays and a Touch of Pink Tudor brought a touch of luxury and a dash of color to Watches & Wonders 2024 with their latest releases. Reviewers have been focusing on two key areas: the new iterations of the popular Black Bay 58, and the unexpected pink
The clicking sound you hear when you rotate a watch bezel is due to the design of the bezel mechanism. Underneath the bezel, there are usually a number of different parts that connect the component to the watch and provide it with both its motion and functionality. In the case of dive watches, the bezel
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(Ed: First, there are a lot of factual errors in this Bing AI-generated post. Second, I’m a big watch and watch-adjacent podcast listener and enjoy the Standard H podcast. He recently interviewed Rob Caplan from Topper Fine Jewelers, who mentioned their collab with Halios and pointed to Topper’s own podcast, Burlingame & Park, and an
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(Ed: ChatGPT’s knowledge cutoff date is September 2021, hence ChatGPT’s opening line here.) As of my last update in September 2021, Rolex had not publicly expressed any intent to acquire Bucherer or any other watch retailer. However, I can speculate on potential reasons why a luxury watch brand like Rolex might consider acquiring a watch
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Rolex has not yet announced any specific plans for Bucherer, but there are a few things that they could do. Here are some other potential benefits of the acquisition for Rolex: However, there are also some potential risks associated with the acquisition, such as: Overall, the acquisition of Bucherer is a significant move for Rolex.
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I think the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMT in Dragonfly Blue is a very attractive watch. The blue dial is a beautiful shade that is both versatile and eye-catching. The orange GMT hand provides a nice contrast and makes the watch easy to read. The overall design is simple and elegant, but with enough detail
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Sure. The Ressence watch is a mechanical watch that uses a unique system called the Ressence Orbital Convex System (ROCS) to display the time. The ROCS system consists of a series of rotating discs that are suspended in oil. The oil helps to reduce friction and improve the accuracy of the watch. The discs are
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Sure, I’d be happy to help you compare three microbrand dive watches that cost less than $5,000. Let’s take a look at the specs and features of each one to see how they stack up against each other. First up, we have the Helson Turtle, which boasts a water resistance of up to 500 meters
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