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Photo Report: Watch Spotting The Monaco Legend Spring 2024 Auction (130+ Photos)
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Come for the dogs, stay for the watches.
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Plus, we're nearly guaranteed to see one Rolex record broken in Monaco this weekend, and it's not the watch you expect.
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Swiss watchmaker Norqain has just released the colorful Freedom 60 Chrono 40mm collection. Showcasing three colorways, this collection is inspired by the idyllic charm of Tuscany, capturing the essence of la dolce vita, mixed with the precision and design elements for which Norqain is known. Each watch in the collection features a 316L stainless steel case in the now familiar Freedom 60 silhouette that evokes classic sports watches from the past. With a diameter of 40mm and a thickness of 14.90mm, these timepieces strike the perfect balance of having presence on the wrist without too much additional bulk. The Freedom 60 Chrono 40 mm collection is available in three new pastel color options: Sky Blue, Pistachio, and Peach, each dial reminiscent of one’s favorite gelateria. Each dial has a darker complementary sub-dial, outer ring, and tachymeter scale to tie the everything together. An anthracite Norqain logo and black counters at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock add depth to the dial, while diamond-cut flat indexes ensure readability in a variety of lighting conditions. The color matched date window, positioned between 4 and 5 o’clock, adds a practical complication, while diamond-cut faceted hour and minute hands, filled with Superluminova, enhance visibility in low-light environments. The Freedom 60 Chrono 40mm collection is powered by the mechanical Norqain caliber N19 (a modified Sellita SW510), offering 62 hours of power reserve. Watches are offered in three strap varie...
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Like clockwork, every Sunday, we group together a bunch of watches around a common theme in our Buying Guide. This can revolve around a whole range of topics, such as colours, shapes and materials but also a certain style or even complications. Very rarely do we go deep into the movement to distinguish a series […]
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Sure, it might just be a new dial color for a year-old watch, but I'm taking the chance to dive into the history of it and where we think the brand could go next.
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If John Keil was to recommend a brand-new functional diver’s watch to a friend who was looking to spend within a certain price range, these would be his suggestions. Or, more specifically, here is what he would purchase himself in a variety of price categories.
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With over $100 million in sales over the weekend, there were great watches on the wrists in the crowd, and even better people wearing them.
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When the auction finally got started, that’s when the watches got really, really wild.
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You've never seen this many insane watches in one place.
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"You must pay the price, if you wish to secure the blessing." – Andrew Jackson
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It’s that time of year again. Watches and Wonders is around the corner. And with that, your purchasing prowess finds itself in hibernation while you eagerly await what your favorite watch brand is going to release. But what does that mean for your current collection? Should those watches hide in fear of possibly taking that long trip to sales land. We at the Windup Watch Shop say no! It’s that time of year again. Watches and Wonders is around the corner. And with that, your purchasing prowess finds itself in hibernation while you eagerly await what your favorite watch brand is going to release. But what does that mean for your current collection? Should those watches hide in fear of possibly taking that long trip to sales land. We at the Windup Watch Shop say no! The post Countdown to Spring with some great deals from the Shop appeared first on Worn & Wound.
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Forty-nine watch brands will exhibit in Geneva between March 27 and April 2, 2023. Oh, and there's a new foundation worth knowing about, too.
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It's up for grabs at Phillips this November. Here's what you need to know about this highly significant George Daniels timekeeper.
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It's called the Central Impulse Chronometer. It's made by Bernhard Lederer. And for movement nerds (like me!), it's a revelation. Here's how it works.
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Or is there ...
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Plus, a few burning questions answered.
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Rub the stump for good luck and let's dive on in.
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Phillips and Christie's and Sotheby's – oh my!
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Come for the lovely dials, stay for the flowery puns.
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Headlined by George Daniels, F.P. Journe, and actor James Garner's collection.
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Caliber 9RA5, high-intensity titanium, and the all-important textured "Black Stream" dial.
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Wood, water, and a pet peeve goes bye-bye.
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Records, surges and shocks – this auction season had it all.
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It’s no surprise that MB&F; would create a special limited series of Legacy Machines honoring Jules Verne and the type of retro-futurism found within his novels. Yet this project is also the artistic child of master engraver Eddy Jaquet who has worked with MB&F; for the last decade and was the driver behind the focus of each piece on and how to realize it. The results of these eight unique timepieces are simply spectacular.
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