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Grande Complication - The Pinical of Horology - Part 1
There is a special fascination surrounding watch models with Grande Complication. For some watch enthusiasts, acquiring such an exclusive luxury watch is comparable to finding the Holy Grail. However, even for watch collectors who want to expand their watch collection,...
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A comparison of the different watch glasses
PUntil the late 1920s, wristwatches and watches in general used normal window glass, which required a lockable metal cover. However, in the late 1920s, a transparent substitute for glass was developed using the plastic polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), commonly known as...
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Our favourite watchcase materials
Watches have always been an accessory that expresses personal style, and the metals from which a watch is made plays a significant role in that expression. From traditional yellow gold to unconventional materials like carbon fiber, watchmaking has evolved over...
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When did wristwatches get so big?
The preference for smaller watches is often evident in subtle ways, such as saying "I'm more of a vintage fan." This statement implies that modern watches tend to be larger than their mid-century counterparts. But why does one's design preference...
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The dial of a watch is oftentimes referred to as the face of a watch, hiding the complicated movement, in many ways so similar to infinitely complicated nerve endings overloaded with electronic signals that form our brain, behind a so...
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A short dive into the Art-Déco era
Even though the era we now call "Art-Déco" already lies a century behind us, its impact on a wide range of subjects ranging from fashion to architecture can be felt to this day. By bringing a sense of new found...
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Watches that shaped cinema - Part 2
Continuing our Journey throughout the history of watches on the big screen, we cast an eye on timepieces that act as metaphores for the wearers themselves, encapsulating and therefore depicting internal and external struggle. We reach for the stars as we...
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Watches that shaped cinema - Part 1
The relationship between cinema and the art of horologie goes beyond just the James Bond series, as timepieces become icons by being tricky and stylish gadgets on the wrist of heroes and heroines, acting as details reflecting the timeperiod and...
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How can you encapsulate a brand that has been synonymous with luxurious elegance for more than 170 years? We decided to pick 10 pieces of art amongst the wide array forming the history of Cartier, telling the story of the...
