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NEW : Zenith Defy Classic Ceramic White (and Blue)
There was a ‘soft launch’ earlier this year, but it was only at Baselworld 2019 that the new siblings of Zenith’s Defy Classic Black – the new Ceramic White and Ceramic Blue models, took a step forward. Of the two… Read More ›
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INDUSTRY NEWS : Jaeger-LeCoultre launches Care Program with 8 year warranty
The move by brands into developing closer direct relationships with their end clients/ owners continues, with Jaeger-LeCoultre announcing a new ‘Care Program’ aimed at developing personalised relationships through a digital platform. Later this month the brand’s customers (whether through brand… Read More ›
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HANDS-ON : Hublot Big Bang Bavaria Limited Edition
Sometimes one happens across a watch and for some reason grabs your attention. Sometimes this reason is obvious, and sometimes it’s a little more obscure. Today’s post falls into the latter category. Two words piqued my curiosity – Bavaria and… Read More ›
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INDUSTRY NEWS : LVMH confirms participation at Baselworld 2020
After the bad news for Baselworld organisers about the departure of Breitling from next year’s fair, all eyes were on the LVMH Group, who had been yet to publicly declare their position. They have now confirmed that Bvlgari, Hublot, TAG… Read More ›
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NEWS : Apple loses legal battle with Swatch over ‘one more thing’ trademark
The Sydney Morning Herald has reported that Apple lost its battle to stop Swatch AG from using the phrase ‘one more thing’ in Australia. Originally popularised in the television series ‘Columbo’ by Peter Falk, who played the eponymous lead, Swatch… Read More ›
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NEW : Oris Divers Sixty-Five Chronograph Bucherer Blue Edition
Oris’ Diver Sixty-Five has grown into a collection family in a number of iterations, including one that was created for charitable purposes. Now, watch retailer Bucherer have added a blue version of it to their ‘Blue Collection’ range. The new… Read More ›
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BRONZE FORTNIGHT : Zenith Pilot Type 20 Adventure Collection
Today is the final of our posts on some of the bronze watches released so far this year. Again it is about more than one model, but they are variants of a core format that has worked successfully for the… Read More ›
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BRONZE FORTNIGHT : Tudor Black Bay Bronze Slate Grey
Three years ago Tudor launched the Black Bay Bronze, which featured a dark brown dial. This was followed up with a bronze pièce unique for the ONLY WATCH auction of 2017, and the rather attractive Bucherer Black Bay Bronze Blue… Read More ›
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BRONZE FORTNIGHT : Panerai Submersible Bronzo PAM00968
Panerai’s original ‘Bronzo’ (the PAM00382) of 2011 had been assumed at the time, to be a one-off. Not only was it not, but it was also instrumental in the subsequent widespread popularity of this material. What had seemed to be… Read More ›
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INDUSTRY NEWS : Another departure from Baselworld 2020
The rumours surrounding Breitling and Baselworld 2020 have been confirmed, with a press release announcing that the brand will not participate in next year’s fair, but not explicitly ruling out attendance in 2021. As well, Tudor will separate from its… Read More ›
