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Date: 13/11/2025 @ 14:10:54 Wrist Watches News by VintageWatches.PK

Casio U.K. [and Malaysia] released the gold Casio CRW-001G-9 Ring Watch, still available

Gold Casio CRW-001G-9 Ring Watch is now available at Casio U.K.

We’re not aware if any official announcement was previously made for the release date, but Casio U.K. is now selling the new gold Casio CRW-001G-9 ring watch for £119 online (link below). We added it to the cart successfully and went to the checkout page, and it appears to be available. Since the ring watch […]

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Royal Thai Marine Corps Rear Admiral is rocking a G-Shock DW-6600 from 1994

In a photo taken on December 11, 2024, by U.S Marine Corps Lance Corporal Conor Ragland, Rear Admiral Nirat Tagoodruar of the Royal Thai Marine Corps is seen extending a handshake with U.S. Marine Corps Colonel Mark F. Schaefer during the USMC-RTMC Future Engagement Planning Conference in Sattahip, Thailand. Tagoodruar wears a G-Shock watch which […]

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Casio A130 versus AE1200WHD: Similar styles and modules but Casio Royale wins on value

The all-new Casio A130 series offers a retro-futuristic and metallic style, with an LCD screen featuring numeric and analog-style time displays. The A130 starts at $69.95 for the silver A130WE-1A (silver and black) or A130WE-7A (all silver) and tops out at $89.95 for the gold A130WEG-9A or gunmetal A130WEGG-1A. The A130 is a spiritual revival […]

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Casio Australia announces precise release date and time for the limited Ring Watch (January 13)

Casio Australia announces release date for the limited edition Ring Watch (January 13)

Casio Australia announced a precise release date and time for the Casio CRW001-1 ring watch, which is Casio’s first-ever digital ring watch and a limited edition release for the Casio Watch 50th Anniversary. The ring watch will be released at the official Casio Australia website (casioau.com link below) on January 13, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. […]

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Official G-Shock watches inspired by the United States and the American flag

G-Shock DW-5600 x Chums 35th Anniversary Collaboration Watch

This post is not intended as a celebration of the final result of the 2024 presidential election, but since it is the biggest news of the moment, it got us thinking about official G-Shock watches with colorways inspired by the American flag or the United States. Most of these releases are older models that are […]

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G-Shock DW-9052 and G-9000 watches are also worn by Navy SEALs

Disclaimer: The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement. (Caption: A West Coast-based Naval Special Warfare (NSW) gives an “OK” before entering the water during combat dive training in the Gulf of Mexico, May 15, 2024. Photo By: Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Alex Perlman.) When […]

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Casio’s ‘Fun Watch Story’ Series highlights interesting wristwatches from the past

In commemoration of the Casio Watch 50th Anniversary in 2024, Casio’s blog-like site at note-pr.casio.co.jp is running the “Fun Watch Story” series about interesting wristwatches from the past. (The articles are in Japanese but are translatable with the Chrome browser.) Some of these watches, while technologically groundbreaking and historically significant, are those that don’t always […]

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Non-limited DW-5000R reissue of first-ever G-Shock (DW-5000C-1A) leaked

Instagrammer Geesgshock (instagram.com/geesgshock) revealed leaked photos of the upcoming G-Shock DW-5000R. This model is an updated reissue of the original G-Shock DW-5000C-1A, which was one of the first two G-Shock models released in 1983. While modern DW-5000 releases are usually limited editions during G-Shock anniversary celebrations (some of which also resembled the DW-5000C-1A), the plain […]

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Affordable Casio alternatives to popular G-Shock watches

It’s our main mission to follow G-Shock, but we also appreciate other Casio watches. For the most part, Casio’s G-Shock is a premium brand which is priced accordingly, and it may not always be within a person’s budget. Even regardless of budget, some people may simply enjoy the satisfaction of buying highly functional products at […]

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Billie Eilish wears a G-Shock GA-100 watch in Japan

Billie Eilish wears Casio G-Shock GA-100 watch

American singer-songwriter Billie Eilish was recently in Japan to promote her latest album Hit Me Hard and Soft and the opening of her merch pop-up shop in Shibuya that was open from June 21 to 23. She made many Japanese television appearances and was wearing a G-Shock GA-100 watch in some of them. The specific […]

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Casio to host 50th Watch Anniversary gallery event in New York City

Casio to host Casio Watch 50th Anniversary gallery event in New York City

Casio is hosting the “Down to Business: 50 Years of Watch Innovation” gallery event in New York City from March 28-29 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.), which will be held at HBX, Hypebeast’s retail outpost and event space located at 41 Division Street. The event flyer states, “Discover five decades of hard work and innovation […]

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Which Casio watch does Barry Keoghan wear in Saltburn?

Actor Barry Keoghan wears a Casio digital watch playing Oliver Quick in the film Saltburn. At first glance, the watch looks like a Casio A168, but the distinctive color markings had us digging deeper. Based on the shape of the display and the two blue spots seen in closer shots, the watch appears to be […]

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Hands-on videos of the Porter GM-B2100 and BAPE GM-6900 G-Shock collaborations, by WatchDavid

G-Shock GM-B2100VF-1A Porter, GM-6900BAPE-1 BAPE Collaborations

YouTube channel WatchDavid posted two videos with exclusive hands-on footage of the upcoming GM-B2100VF-1A and GM-6900BAPE-1 limited edition watches. (Auto-translated subtitles are available with the “CC” icon.) These G-Shock collaborations with Japanese bagmaker Porter and streetwear brand A Bathing Ape will be released worldwide in November and are expected to be some of the most […]

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Full metal G-Shock GM-B2100VF-1A is a Porter collaboration with aged IP and positive LCD display, includes octagonal bag

The G-Shock 40th Anniversary Limited Edition Porter Collection Bag Set was announced in Japan for a November release with a tax-included price of 184,800 yen. The made-in-Japan GM-B2100VF-1A is the first (and possibly only) 40th Anniversary GM-B2100 model and includes a commemorative anniversary bag made by Porter, which can double as a storage case for […]

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G-Shock GM-110VG-1A9PFS includes ‘Time Warrior’ mecha figure case by Sun Shiqian

G-Shock GM-110VG-1A9PFS Mecha Figure Case Display

According to official Casio China websites, the G-Shock GM-110VG-1A9PFS includes an exclusive “Time Warrior” mecha figure case by Sun Shiqian, who is regarded as the “Godfather of Chinese mecha.” This promotion applies to the gold GM-110VG model only and not the black GM-110VB model. The GM-110VG-1A9PFS has a price of 1,990 yuan. Like the GM-110, […]

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Where to learn more about vintage G-Shock watches

As we mainly cover new releases at G-Central (starting in the mid-2010s), there isn’t much content here about older discontinued models from the 1980s-2000s. Fortunately, there are other sites out there with an abundance of retro G-Shock information that is useful to collectors and fans wanting to explore the past. G-Peopleland and 50 Gs Renowned […]

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The retro G-Shock DW-6600PC-5 has this unadvertised throwback feature

G-Shock DW-6600PC-5 LED Backlight with "G"

Thanks to The_Other_Shazbot on Reddit for sharing that the G-Shock DW-6600PC-5 displays a large red “G” when the LED backlight is activated, like some of the original DW-6600 models did with their EL backlights in the 1990s. It is a little different, as the LED backlight of the new DW-6600 models has a white color […]

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G-Shock GM-110 series gets vintage-style aged ion plated treatment with GM-110VB-1A and GM-110VG-1A9

G-Shock GM-110 series gets the vintage-style aged ion plated treatment with GM-110VB-1A and GM-110VG-1A9

The vintage IP or aged IP style was a common treatment on limited edition G-Shock models from high-end series like the MT-G and GPW-1000 a few years back, and it was last seen on the full metal GMW-B5000V-1. The metal-covered GM-110 series is now getting two models in this style: the black GM-110VB-1A and the […]

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Casio to release ’80s-style A120 digital series including Stranger Things A120WEST-1A collaboration

Stranger Things x Casio A120WEST-1A Angle

Casio is introducing the all-new A120 series with a collaborative release with the popular Netflix series Stranger Things. The limited edition A120WEST-1A watch is adorned by motifs inspired by the 1980s-set series, including the Demogorgon on the face, vines extending from the face to the translucent gray band and stainless steel case back, and an […]

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Second DW-6600 revival model coming: G-Shock DW-6600PC-5 in Vintage Product Series with GA-100PC-7A2 and GA-400PC-8A

Second DW-6000 revival model coming: G-Shock DW-6600PC-5 in Vintage Product Series with GA-400PC-8A

A second G-Shock DW-6600 revival model is coming right after the first. The DW-6600PC-5 is part of the Vintage Product Series, which also includes the GA-400PC-8A. The series is inspired by the colors of electronic devices and computers from the 1970s and 1980s. The colors of the DW-6600PC-5 remind us of Commodore (VIC-20, 64) and […]

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G-Shock Teal and Brown Rust Series includes the large GX-56RC-1 and 4 analog-digital models

G-Shock Teal and Brown Rust Series includes the large digital GX-56RC-1 and 4 analog-digital models

The Teal and Brown Series includes three (update: now four) analog-digital G-Shock watches and the large GX-56RC-1 with a digital display. The GX-56 is a fan-favorite model designed as a large and extra-rugged version of the classic “square” DW-5600. The colors are inspired by the vintage look of rusted metal, and each watch has its […]

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‘Tiffany Casio’ MTP-1302PD-2A2V with turquoise blue dial is the hottest Casio watch of the moment

Following the publicity of the Patek Philippe 5711 Nautilus collaboration with Tiffany & Co. and the massive success of the Turquoise Blue Rolex Oyster Perpetual, it seems like every watchmaker has its own version of a Tiffany-like watch with a light blue dial these days. For Casio, that would be the MTP-1302PD-2A2V, which was released […]

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Amazon Prime Early Access Deals: Pro Trek PRT-B70 Fishing Series, Casio A100WE-1AVT, Edifice [Ended]

(Please return for Prime Day 2023 for more deals.) Amazon is currently having its first Prime Early Access Sale from October 11 to 12, with limited time deals for Prime members. There are currently no Early Access deals on G-Shock watches, but Prime members can get a Pro Trek PRT-B70 for up to 43% off […]

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G-Shock U.S. now offering restoration service for vintage G-Shock (5000-5800 series) watches

G-Shock U.S. is now offering a restoration service for owners of the original G-Shock DW-5000C watch and five other early models. According to Casio, the service includes the replacement of the bezel (including screws), band, and battery. Photographs and captions of each step of the service also show that the waterproof gasket (o-ring) is replaced. […]

Date: 14/11/2025 @ 06:27:04 Wrist Watches News by VintageWatches.PK

Livestream 2025 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG): Follow Watchmaking’s Biggest Night Here

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All Pre-Selected Watches in the 2025 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG)

The 2025 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) prize presentation ceremony is at 7pm (CET) Thursday the 13 of November, and you can watch the prize-giving ceremony live here on Quill & Pad.
Here are all of the watches in the running for a prize, there are six watches preselected in each of the 15 categories.

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New Exquisite Timepieces and Arnold & Son Collaboration; The Luna Magna Red Gold Turquoise Limited Edition

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Edition Impossible: Exclusive + Available + Inferior

“We’re only making two hundred and fifty of them,” they say, causing your ears to perk up like a Doberman’s. “Just two fifty,” you ponder, eyebrows raised. “Correct,” says the salesperson, pulling a well-rehearsed “You don’t see one of these every day” face. Dazzled by the prospect, you throw your credit card down.

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WatchCharts October 2025 Watch Market Update : What happened in September 2025?

The WatchCharts Overall Market Index gained +0.6% in September 2025, continuing its gradual recovery trend. Patek Philippe led the way with a +2.3% increase, while Rolex edged up +0.2%. Over the past six months, Patek Philippe and Rolex have risen +5.7% and +2.0%, respectively.

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Visiting Independent Watchmaker Dann Phimphrachanh and his Seconde Vive in His New Workshop

At the heart of Dann Phimphrachanh's Seconde Vive is the jumping seconds mechanism. Dann’s goal was not simply to achieve a jumping seconds hand, but to create one that felt regular, smooth, and, as he puts it, “alive.”

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Tudor Black Bay 58 Reviewed by Tim Mosso – This Silver 1950s-Rolex-Submariner-Homage Might Be Tudor’s Best Watch?

The Tudor Black Bay 58 925 is a crazy dive watch and it offers a better fit than larger Black Bay diver. Tim Mosso takes an in-depth look at Tudor's most unusual and compelling sports watch.

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WatchCharts September 2025 Watch Market Update: Some Brands Up, Some Down (Including Rolex)

In August, about half of the major brands gained ground. Patek Philippe, the best performer so far in 2025, continued its recovery, although the growth isn’t as strong as that of the previous months.

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Hong Kong and Beyond at the Hong Kong Watch and Clock Fair (HKWCF)

The Hong Kong Clock and Watch Fair has closed its doors, so it's time to examine the facts and figures, highlights, trends, and what this might mean for the future of an industry that has been doing considerable head-scratching lately.

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WatchCharts July 2025 Watch Market Update: Performance of Top Brands Remains Mixed

For the fourth month in a row, the picture of performance at the top remains mixed: the WatchCharts Overall Market Index fell by -0.1%, prices for Rolex fell by -0.2% and by -0.3% for Audemars Piguet. However, Patek Philippe prices rose by +0.6%.

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Date: 17/11/2025 @ 08:02:31 Wrist Watches News by VintageWatches.PK

My Predictions and Picks for GPHG 2025

A day before the ceremony, I am sharing my predictions for the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) winners. I suspect it will be a big night for Audemars Piguet and Bulgari, and suspect Grand Seiko and Ming won't go home empty-handed!

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Pacotille and Counterfeits: Swiss Junk Watches of the 19th Century

As incredible as it now seems, Switzerland was once stigmatized as a producer of junk and counterfeit watches. This is the story of the 200 year fight between American and Swiss manufacturers for branding and quality.

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Reconsidering the Folklore of Daniel JeanRichard

Daniel JeanRichard, often hailed as the first watchmaker of the Neuchâtel Mountains, symbolizes the genesis of Swiss watchmaking. His achievements extend beyond legend; he established the system of établissage, fostering craftsmanship in the region. By imparting skills and coordinating production, JeanRichard transformed the local economy and shaped horology for centuries.

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The Curious Case of the “Pateck” Counterfeiter

Imagine being selected to judge a contest of fine watches and finding a counterfeit of your own company's product! That's exactly what happened to Adrien Philippe at the Universal Exposition in Antwerp in 1885, and the resulting furor (including government sanctions and a high-profile court case) laid the foundation for anti-counterfeiting measures to this day. Incredibly, the perpetrator of this fake (labeled "Pateck & Cie, Genève") was a respected watch trader, Armand Schwob, who insisted that it was Patek Philippe that was in the wrong. Let's take a look at the "Affaire Pateck-Schwob"!

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Zodiac Sea Wolf and the Dive Watch Craze

Jose Pereztroika recently debunked the fictitious history of the Zodiac Sea Wolf, inspiring me to look for additional context and information about this historic watch brand. Although it is difficult to say definitively that Zodiac did not produce a dive watch in 1953, there is a great deal of circumstantial evidence to suggest that they, like many other watchmakers, followed the trend set primarily by Rolex, jumping into the dive category at the Basel Fair in 1958. But the original Zodiac Sea Wolf had some interesting features, making a worthy historic model!

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The Controversial Career of Paul Perret

The story of Paul Perret is quite unusual: He was famous not for one single accomplishment but for three different ones: He revolutionized watch adjustment, registered the very first Swiss patent, and contributed to the only watchmaking-related discovery to win a Nobel Prize! Perret was incredibly controversial in his time, vilified and then embraced by his peers, yet there is little record of his life. Read on and discover why Paul Perret deserves to be remembered!

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A Night of Surprises at the 2023 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie

The annual Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève ceremony took place on Thursday night, and it was a night of surprises. This year the jury trumped the fixed categories, and, as always, the overlooked nominations were maddening. Still, the GPHG remains the gold standard for watch awards, driving sales and press like no other.

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How Charles Vermot Saved the Zénith El Primero – In His Own Words

In an industry as full of folklore and puffery as watchmaking, it is refreshing to uncover first-hand knowledge. As I was researching the history of Zénith, Universal, and the Martel watch factory I stumbled on a real gold mine: A 1991 interview with Charles Vermot, the watchmaker who saved the legendary El Primero watch movement from the scrap heap, and a look at how the watchmaking profession was viewed in 1991, as the industry was just recovering. I enjoyed the video enough to translate it and present it here for my readers.

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Palais Invar, the First Watch Boutique in La Chaux-de-Fonds

La Chaux-de-Fonds is sometimes called "Watch City" because it is home to so much watchmaking history. It is said that "Chaux-de-Fonnier" factories produced half of the world's watches in the first half of the 20th century! It's no surprise that some historic sites are forgotten, but the Palais Invar deserves a closer look: It was one of the most recognizable buildings in La Chaux-de-Fonds for most of the 20th century, housing brands like Montre-Invar, Alpha, Venus, Le Phare, Sultana, and Jean d'Eve, and it was home to the first Salon Suisse de l'Horlogerie in 1933.

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The Balance Spring Cartel Crisis

The pattern of high demand, over-production, and collapse is common in all industries, but especially in the history of Swiss watchmaking. We see it repeated throughout the 20th century, from ebauches to complete watches, but all of these efforts trace their roots to a crisis focused on the humble balance spring. Surprisingly, this very first attempt to create a cartel was also the most successful and disruptive! This is the story of Société des Fabriques de Spiraux Rèunies, which cornered the market for balance springs in 1895. The FSR was the template for Ebauches SA, ASUAG, and the Swatch Group, and we would be wise to study the lessons of this "cartel crisis"!

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Date: 13/11/2025 @ 11:48:21 Wrist Watches News by VintageWatches.PK

A Guide to Military Watches

When it comes to toughness, precision, and utility, military watches set the standard. Designed for durability and clarity in the harshest environments, these timepieces are more than just accessories. They’re tools trusted by soldiers, adventurers, and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Whether you’re after real military watches used in the field or military style watches inspired by […]

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How To Replace A Watch Buckle

If you’ve ever wanted to give your timepiece a fresh look or replace worn-out hardware, learning how to remove a watch buckle is an essential watch maintenance skill. Whether you’re swapping out a standard tang buckle for a deployant clasp or upgrading to match your watch band finish, it’s a simple process you can do […]

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Cheap vs Expensive Garmin Watches: A Comparison

When shopping for a Garmin watch, you’ll quickly notice there’s a big difference in price between models. From affordable Garmin watches like the Garmin Forerunner 55 or Garmin Instinct 2, to premium models like the Garmin Fenix 8 and even the Garmin MARQ 2, the range can be overwhelming. So, what sets cheap and expensive […]

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Worn & Tested: Tessé Michel GMT Watch Review

When it comes to Canadian watches, Tessé is gaining attention — and the Michel GMT is a compelling release. This watch combines bold design, solid specs, and a Swiss Sellita SW330-2 GMT movement at a price of around $1,500. This is one of those automatic GMT watches balances style and substance in a distinctly modern […]

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The History of Homage Watches

If you’ve ever admired a luxury watch but hesitated at the price tag, you’re not alone. The rise of homage watches has made it possible for enthusiasts to enjoy the design, heritage, and style of famous timepieces without spending a fortune. But what are homage watches, exactly? And how did they become such a popular […]

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The New Garmin Venu 4 Release: Everything You Need to Know

If you’ve been wondering when will the Garmin Venu 4 be released? — the answer is now. The long-awaited Garmin Venu 4 is finally here, anticipated by fitness enthusiasts, smartwatch lovers, and athletes. Garmin has officially unveiled its next-generation Venu smartwatch, and it brings several exciting upgrades that make it one of the best all-around […]

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7 Best Short Watch Straps for Small Wrists

Finding the right watch strap can be tricky if you have a smaller wrist. Standard watch bands often feel oversized, stiff, or simply too long, leaving an awkward overhang once fastened. The good news is there are watch straps for small wrists that provide a perfect fit without sacrificing style or comfort. In this guide, […]

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The Best Microbrand Releases of 2025 (So Far)

We’re three quarters through 2025 and independent watch brands continue to set the pace. With bold design choices, incredible specs, and prices that often undercut mainstream watchmakers, these 2025 watch releases prove why collectors love going off the beaten path. What Are Microbrand Watches? Microbrand watches are timepieces designed and sold by smaller, independent brands. […]

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History of the NATO Strap: All You Need To Know About This Popular Strap Style

Camo print, cargo pants, combat boots — The military has long been a source for fashion trends, with top designers transforming what was once utilitarian, standard-issue gear into must-haves for the style-savvy. Take one look at the abundance of military-inspired timepieces available today, and it’s obvious that the watch world has wholeheartedly embraced this look […]

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8 Hidden Garmin Watch Features You’re Missing

If you’re the proud owner of a Garmin GPS watch, you already know it’s packed with smart fitness and navigation tools—but even seasoned users are surprised to discover how many hidden Garmin watch features go unnoticed. Whether you’re using a Garmin Fenix, Forerunner, or Instinct, your watch is likely capable of more than you think. […]

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Date: 13/11/2025 @ 06:04:57 Wrist Watches News by VintageWatches.PK

Watching history happen

The queue is massive, spiralling around the block. Photo taken 15 minutes ago. And no, they are not waiting for a Rolex shop to open.

As predicted a few weeks ago: the bubble has arrived — the big, beautiful bubble called the run on gold merchants.

An onlooker unfamiliar with the situation might wonder: what are all these people lining up for? To sell their gold and take advantage of high prices? To buy more, fearing that money will soon be worthless? Yes, a few are queueing for those reasons. But the vast majority are simply desperate to collect actual gold — to convert an “I owe you” piece of paper into real, physical metal.

The frenzy and the urgency? Simple: there’s far more paper, more promissory notes, more contracts, than there is actual gold in the entire world.

And as the price of gold continues to bubble, there will be more demand, more pressure — until the pressure cooker finally blows its lid, and Lima beans hit the ceiling fan.

Back in June 2015, when a batch of twenty Rebelde 18k gold watches was delivered to Rebelde ambassadors, history was made. The first steel model had been released only 13 months earlier — and it was the first time in Australia that a microbrand, still in its infancy, released massive 18k yellow and rose gold watches. And massive they were: 135-gram monsters — not hollowed-out or gold-clad cases, not cheaply cast, but thick, heavy, solid-gold, three-piece machined cases.

The retail price was $13,980. Today, those 18k Rebelde watches are worth twice that.

And their value is not set by me, or by Chrono24, or an auction house, or a group of cashed-up collectors who worship microbrands. That’s the price any gold merchant — anywhere in the world, from Mumbai to Moscow, Hong Kong to Johannesburg, or Buenos Aires — would pay for my watch. Not because they value my horological genius, my name, or the “Australian brand.” For that, they couldn’t care less. They pay for the gold itself.

To my ambassadors who invested wisely in Rebelde: well done — you’ve doubled your money. Plus, you’re wearing a watch of genuine horological significance. You were backers of a project that will never be repeated — or at least not in the next decade — by any Australian microbrand.

When someone once asked, “Why would anyone invest in a gold Rebelde?” I answered in a blog post — more than 10 years ago.
Today, that answer has been fully validated — and it’s as relevant as ever.
What a journey!

https://nickhacko.blogspot.com/2015/06/a-post-in-forum.html

I promised, and I delivered. Handsomely. Smartly. And much faster than anyone could have anticipated. Myself included.

Date: 13/11/2025 @ 06:04:57 Wrist Watches News by VintageWatches.PK

Down the Rabbit Hole of Gold

Over the past few days, a number of subscribers have reached out wanting to sell their gold watches. With gold hitting an all-time high, this is hardly a surprise. In fact, I'll probably be doing the same myself in the near future.

First of all, we're talking about scrap gold, not your shiny Rolex Presidents. Scrap gold comes from broken watches, bracelets, links, and jewellery - sent to a refiner to be melted down and reused. And yes, now is the perfect time to turn junk into gold.

However, the process of turning scrap into bullion is a bit tricky, to say the least. Having gone through this journey a number of times, I speak from experience.

Basically, you have two options:
Sell your scrap to businesses that buy scrap gold, or deal directly with a refinery.

In the first case, the easiest way is to find a local buyer online, make an appointment, and show up with your scrap.
The problem? They'll rip you off. You won't get anywhere near what an online gold scrap calculator might estimate. The price they pay is significantly lower than the gold spot price. They'll also complain about all sorts of things - purity, carat, content - all being "unknown" or "too risky." But you'll walk away with cash in hand.

Dealing with refiners directly comes with its own challenges. The most obvious one: as wholesale businesses, they're primarily interested in large quantities of scrap metal. One broken watch and a couple of earrings aren't worth their trouble.

There are also numerous "fixed costs" associated with refining. The assay fee - a charge to test and determine the purity of your gold - can be either a flat rate or a percentage of the total value. Some refineries waive assay fees for large quantities, while others charge for incoming weight, retention, and handling, in addition to the assay itself.

Then there's the refining time. It can take weeks to get your 24K gold back. But what really makes me nervous is the downright dodginess of the process. You're expected to place complete trust in the refiner, while having no leverage or oversight whatsoever. You leave your scrap - and whatever comes out of it is what it is.

For example, the common procedure is to have your scrap pre-sorted (9K, 14K, 18K, 24K), weighed, and recorded, then weighed again at the refinery. However, the last time I handed over my metal, I was simply asked to leave it behind - to be weighed later - because, apparently, "the scales weren't working." And I did. There's no point arguing with a refiner. It's a take-it-or-leave-it deal.

The upside is that, at the end of the refining process, you'll receive a lump of pure 24K gold (plus some silver), and you'll have the option to sell it on the spot at the actual market rate, have it stored, or take physical possession. You'll also receive a proper receipt.

To be fair, gold merchants and refiners are constant targets for forgers and crooks, so their lives aren't easy either. Dealing directly with them requires experience - and strong nerves. And yes, they're all the same.

Of course, if you have an 18K gold watch you'd like to sell for scrap, or any fine modern or vintage piece similar to our current stock, feel free to reach out. I'll be happy to make you an offer upon inspection.

But then again, selling any watch for its metal value feels almost sacrilegious. Take, for instance, this 1920s gold pocket watch - broken, missing parts, far beyond restoration. And yet, on its weary case back, a tender engraving remains: two birds hovering over a nest, guarding a single egg. The message could not be more heartfelt - a young family, full of hope, awaiting new life. One can almost imagine it: a father-in-law's gift, his blessing engraved in gold.

So, to scrap it, or not?

You tell me.

Date: 13/11/2025 @ 06:04:57 Wrist Watches News by VintageWatches.PK

Important – Please Read

Especially if you are new to watch collecting.

Sydney Watches Pty Ltd is a licensed second-hand dealer. We buy and sell preowned watches.
Yes, many of them are in like-new condition, and some even still unwrapped, but technically and legally, they are all second-hand goods.
If you are an existing customer or a long-time subscriber, you already know how proud I am of what I do.
Finding fine preowned stock at the right price is extremely difficult. My service to watch collectors is highly valued, and over the past 30 years, I’ve sold more than 10,000 high-grade preowned watches. That is actually a conservative estimate.
The bottom line is simple: I know what I’m doing, I’ve been doing it for decades, and I’m happy to continue selling second-hand watches.
All watches offered are 100% genuine. Selling replicas or fake watches is illegal in Australia—and even if it weren’t, I would never sell fakes.

A common question: How old is the watch?

Before I answer, let me make one important point: to me, age is almost irrelevant. What truly matters is condition. A five-year-old watch in unworn, like-new condition is worth more than a one-year-old watch that has been heavily worn. However, to a novice collector—or especially to a first-time buyer—this may not be obvious. It’s natural to focus on age: the newer, the better. Most buyers are happy to learn otherwise, and after a bit of “education” and a few examples, their focus shifts to condition. However, some buyers remain fixated on age, and age only. If that’s you, you’ll be better off buying a brand-new watch from an authorised dealer. Nothing beats a brand-new watch.

Determining the age of a preowned watch

The only reliable and legally valid way to determine the age of a preowned watch is by referring to the date of sale recorded on the warranty card—filled in by the manufacturer or authorised dealer.
In reality, watches on the preowned market typically fall into one of three categories:

Watch only – no warranty card or receipt/invoice (“no papers”).
Watch with warranty card – but no date of sale recorded (“open papers”).
Watch with warranty card and date of sale recorded (“with papers”).

Here is an example open papers warranty and one showing the actual date of sale:

In the first two cases, it’s not possible to determine the exact age of the watch.
Instead, I provide an estimate based on several factors. In such cases, we usually refer to the watch as being manufactured within a certain period—often a span of 5–10 years or a decade—rather than in a specific year.

1. Should you buy a watch with no papers?

That’s entirely up to you.
Often, a watch without papers is cheaper than an identical model with papers. Booklets, warranty cards, invoices, and valuations are often stored separately from the watch—and sometimes they’re simply lost, discarded, or “safely stored” and never found again.
For most buyers, papers are far less important than overall condition.

2. Watches with open papers

Watches with open papers (no date of sale recorded) are less common today than they were 10 or 20 years ago, but many are still in circulation.
In the past, authorised dealers were often willing to leave the date blank at the customer’s request. I’ve seen open papers from Rolex, Omega, IWC and Cartier—you name it—and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that.

3. Watches with papers and factory warranty

A common question: How much of the manufacturer’s warranty is left?
For example: if Omega offers a 5-year warranty on a new watch, and the watch is now 2 years old, is it still covered for another 3 years?
The honest answer: I don’t know—and I don’t care.
Remember, I am a second-hand dealer. I provide my own 1-year warranty on all watches I sell. I don’t represent Omega, and I can’t guarantee whether they will honour their international warranty obligation in cases of transferred ownership.
If they do—fantastic. If they don’t—then perhaps you should buy a brand-new watch directly from Omega instead of a preowned one.

In conclusion, you can’t have your cake and eat it too. New watches: full price, full factory warranty. Preowned watches: savings, one-year dealer warranty.

Date: 13/11/2025 @ 06:04:57 Wrist Watches News by VintageWatches.PK

One micro step in time

The 76th International Astronautical Congress is being held in Sydney from the 29th of September to the 3rd of October 2025, with thousands of delegates from around 100 nations expected.

This prestigious event brings together the world’s space community to explore the latest advancements and trends, academic research, industry connections, and partnership opportunities.

And yes, NH Micro is there - proudly representing Australian home-grown engineering and manufacturing. While NH Micro is certainly the smallest of all exhibitors, we’re already making waves with the fact that we have numerous parts in space. Nearly all of the coolest space projects we are involved in are kept under tight NDA's, but we can say that NH Micro hardware is orbiting above you at any given time, in any given location on earth!

Today, we need your support more than ever. Participating in an event of this magnitude is a significant investment for a micro-business. To help offset some of the costs, we’re running a special promotion on a Seiko, offered at an amazing reduced price. We’ll also include an NH Micro mug, signed by our small team - a win-win deal, heavily skewed in your favour.

We’re excited! Join us and let’s celebrate together.

Seiko Prospex Save the Ocean Special Edition SPB301J

42.7mm case size. Stainless steel case and bracelet. White dial. Sapphire crystal. Date window at 3 o'clock. Automatic movement - calibre 6R35. 70 hours power reserve. Water resistance 200 metres.

Boutique price $2,100

Your price $1,200
+ a signed NH Micro mug!

Date: 13/11/2025 @ 06:04:57 Wrist Watches News by VintageWatches.PK

What Kind Are You?

Watches aren’t going anywhere. No matter what 'big tech' tries to strap onto our wrists, there will always be people who buy, collect, and actually wear watches. I don’t see that slowing down for the next 30 years.

But the so-called collectors aren’t one big happy family. They’re a jungle of sub-species - each with its own quirks, excuses, and questionable logic. After decades in the trade, here’s my field guide:

The Magpie
Collects purely by eye. Beauty, shape, style - if it sparkles, it’s in. The collection ends up a dozen or so watches with nothing in common… except they all look fantastic. Worn daily, shuffled like a deck of cards.

The Sentimentals
A drawer full of Dad’s, Mum’s, and Uncle’s watches. The crown jewel? The twenty-first. Milestone pieces with heart-swelling stories, but almost no resale value. To them, that’s the point.

It’s All About Money
The biggest group of all. Watches aren’t worn - they’re spreadsheets. Each piece is a “strategic asset,” purchased only to appreciate in value. Collecting? No. Market speculation in steel cases.

The Hoarders
Quantity over everything. Two hundred watches and counting - cheap, pricey, broken, doesn’t matter. The joy isn’t in wearing them, it’s in stacking them like firewood.

The One-Watch Guy
Owns a single watch but still stares longingly at every new release. His loyalty is ironclad, but he lives in permanent horological FOMO. Prudence has its virtues… but also its torments.

The Purist
Obsessive, tunnel-visioned, and miserable. Worships craftsmanship - but only if stamped with his chosen brand’s logo. Often correct, rarely fun at parties.

The Dodgy Guy
Knows shit nothing about watches, but needs somewhere to park excess cash. Approach with caution - or better yet, don’t approach at all.

The Bling Dude
Dodgy’s younger cousin. Breitlings iced like a bakery, Rolex Presidents with aftermarket bezels, and other atrocities. Proof that money can’t buy anything of importance..

The Sophisticated Collector
My favourite. Builds thematic collections - often chronographs - tracing a brand’s evolution. Thrives on the hunt for that elusive missing piece. Informed, connected, respectful. The grown-up in the room.

The Rolex Man
Nothing beats Rolex. A full-blown love affair with his AD. His fantasy? A long weekend in Geneva - with the AD, of course.

The Surgeon / Lawyer
After an 18-hour shift, drenched in blood or buried in briefs, he has just enough strength for one click: “I’ll take it.” For him, a new watch isn’t a trophy, it’s therapy. Brutal, honest, well-earned. Respect.

"I like it"
He just likes it - a perfect fit on the wrist, a nice dial, really good looking. He’s happy.
No need to overthink, overdo, or impress anyone. Life is simple, worth living. Watches are fun - meant to be liked and enjoyed. It’s as simple as that.

Happy collecting.
NH

Date: 13/11/2025 @ 06:04:57 Wrist Watches News by VintageWatches.PK

Rebel without a cause

On Wednesday night, I stayed behind the bench longer than usual. Nothing beats the most productive hour of the evening - half past seven, when the city slowly falls asleep.

Around eight, as it was time to call it a night, I was still roaming through the junk box, looking for a "dollar deal" for tomorrow’s premium subscribers. And there it was: a perfect candidate. An old Citizen Diver, still ticking. With a massive scratch on the case - which, thirty years ago, rendered it unsellable.
“I reckon I can polish this one in less than fifteen minutes!” I exclaimed loudly.

“No, you won’t,” a voice replied.

I was quite sure the staff had left two hours earlier. I looked over my shoulder, but there was no one in the office.

“Don’t you dare touch me! Put me back in the junk box!” said the Citizen.

“Worry not, mate. In no time you’ll be as good as new,” I replied.

“Leave me alone, I am sovereign. Besides, you are not a qualified Citizen repairman,” said the watch.

“Listen, you shitter, I am a third-generation master watchmaker, and you are a worthless piece of junk. You may be worth a dollar - but not yet.”

Swiftly, the Citizen was subjected to a buff. But only a second later, it flew away from the spinning wheel, hit the ceiling, then disappeared into the darkness under the bench.

I arrived home tired and worried. That stupid shitter could have hit me right between the eyes.

Now, you may say this is all nonsense - watches can’t talk. Fine. But hear this.

The next day, I arrived early. I had completely forgotten about the incident. But then I remembered that I still needed a bargain to feature. The moment I pulled open the drawer with pocket watches, I heard another voice:

“Herr Hakko, we need to talk!”

There were more than fifty watches in that drawer, but I knew exactly which one was complaining: a 1940s German field piece, a Grana, with a loud escape wheel.

“What do you want now? I am busy! Keep it short!”

The usual stuff. He was complaining that he didn’t want to be in the same drawer with 'asiaten'- Seiko Railway pocket watches.

“I want to be placed in the middle of the display case, where I deserve to be! I am not just an ordinary pocket watch - I was built for Wehrmacht!”

Yes, the delusional self-grandeur stuff I’ve heard so many times before.

“No way. In this shop, all watches are equal. Your glory days are long gone - you’ll remain where you are.”

“On display, to be seen and heard! I am built to last forever!” he demanded.

“You can’t go on display. Your radium hands still glow in the dark, you are a radioactive hazard. A danger to customers. Toxic to everyone.

But he wouldn’t listen.

With a swift swing of the Bergeon case opener, I snapped Grana’s balance staff.

My shop. My rules.

Date: 13/11/2025 @ 06:04:57 Wrist Watches News by VintageWatches.PK

The Dead Wogmaster

The past few weeks have been sheer madness. Andrew and I are drowning in repairs – the bench is overflowing. I can’t quite put my finger on why. Maybe it’s the weather. Maybe it’s because watchmakers have stopped taking apprentices, or because Omega now quotes a 12-month turnaround time. Who knows. What I do know is that more often than not, we’re forced to turn away jobs that simply don’t make sense – either unprofitable, or with parts that no longer exist.

And then, amongst the mountain of Omega and Rolex, a familiar face arrived from Queensland: a Seiko Wogmaster. Yes, the very one we sold not that long ago. I knew it was coming, because I’d taken the customer’s call. New watches don’t just die without a reason. I was expecting something small – a loose screw, maybe a jammed rotor.

On the outside, the watch looked perfect. No scratches, no dents, nothing. But the moment I removed the case back, the story was written in plain sight: the hairspring was a mess, hopelessly tangled. It only happens when a watch takes a fall, or suffers a heavy knock – golf swings are notorious.

But here’s the part that moved me: once the hairspring was set right, this humble Seiko 5 came back to life with an astonishing amplitude, running at +2 seconds a day. Better than most Swiss luxury watches I see on this very bench. That’s not luck. That’s Seiko.

I love Seiko. Especially the ones we’ve sold. They have soul. They remind me why I became a watchmaker in the first place.

And no, I won’t tell the customer that his watch was dropped. He doesn’t need to carry that guilt. This repair is on me, free of charge – return postage included.

Why? Because when I hold a Seiko in my hands, I feel my grandfather and my father standing beside me. Both of them spent their lives repairing Seikos. When I breathe life back into one, I feel them with me. A Wogmaster on my bench is not just a repair – it’s a family reunion.

That feeling never comes with any other brand. Only Seiko. Only the Wogmaster.

Date: 13/11/2025 @ 06:04:57 Wrist Watches News by VintageWatches.PK

So, who buys your watch?

This week we ran out of blue Curl Curl dials.

For the Mark II project, this is a bit uncomfortable to say the least. Like Corinthian running out of lamb. Like Cindy running out of red lipstick. Like Three Beans running out of coffee beans. Simply unthinkable.

To the cynics: No, we have not run out of dial nameplates bearing my name. Plenty of those in stock, thanks for asking.

Yet as trivial as it could be to the naked eye, it is a detail like the pocket in the dial where the name plate sits, that makes the Curl Curl dial challenging to make.

The cut-out is created with a tool that has a radius of just 0.15 millimetres. That is 150 microns. Keep in mind that we are milling hard medical grade titanium, not soft silver or brass. Perfection takes time. There are not many dial manufacturers who can do what we do here in Brookvale, not even in Switzerland.

The Curl Curl dial is actually a three dimensional structure. Yes, the actual waves hitting the shore, are ‘guilloched’ in Titanium. Yet at the same time, they are so small, so fine, that they appear on the surface of the dial as nothing more than a fine line.

And here is the nameplate siting in its pocket, under magnification.

For the past couple of weeks, I have had the privilege to talk to a number of watch enthusiasts who visited our office for one reason only: To see the Mark II in person. Whether the watch impressed them or not, is not for me to say, but those who actually make ‘things’ themselves, who use tools, who design and engineer, were simply blown away with our ability to shape metal, like it is butter. Those who care, understand.

If we are to be put in a box of horology, it would be one labelled ‘very difficult to make’. And we are more than happy with that.

The actual tool is manufactured by a Japanese toolmaker specialist. And here is an interesting story:
After we ordered a dozen or so of the tool, they sent us a polite email asking what product we actually make that requires one of the smallest tools in their entire range?
Josh replied with a photo of the dial pocket. A few days later, Josh was invited by the Japanese to visit their factory. He was the first non-Japanese person to have a full factory tour, to see how the tools are actually made.
Yes, they paid for return tickets for both Josh and his wife, as well as accommodation.

Date: 13/11/2025 @ 06:04:57 Wrist Watches News by VintageWatches.PK

Pounding

There is a thin line between what one might call a fine collection of curious objects and a pile of rubbish. Often, I find myself on the other side.

A perfect example: a 1950s British Morse key, manufactured by Walters Electrical. A bit crude in execution, but very solid - built to be pounded on for decades. This particular example was used by a Post Office Morse code operator. Numbered and signed!

Unfortunately, with so many ongoing projects, the decision was made to let it go. The price was set at a mere $50 which is probably less than what I paid for it twenty years ago. A post on a Facebook ham radio group late Sunday generated plenty of likes and one potential buyer.

“Hey, is the key still available? Can I come and collect it? I live close by.”

It was already past 7pm, cold and wet, and the last thing I wanted was a stranger knocking on my door. Radio amateurs are notoriously nosey. I know them well. He simply wanted to be invited in, to see what else might be of interest. And that is precisely what I wanted to avoid.

“Happy to ship it. Alternatively, you can collect it from my city office.”

“What time?”

“Any time during business hours.”

That was it.

Yesterday, he texted again, asking - Would I be able to stay open until 6pm?

"No, we close at five."

He was persistent. “Then I can come to your home after 8?”

At that point, I’d had enough. “Bloody hell, no. I hate people. Sorry.”

I’ll spare you the details, but my fellow amateur quickly went from passive-aggressive to full-blown mental. He was brutally offended by my refusal to give in; by my right to privacy; by a basic human urge to keep lunatic strangers away, to set a boundary. But what offended him the most was my right to express such feelings boldly.

“Hate” may be a strong word, but sometimes, it’s the only word idiots understand.

Like me, you probably have a watch or two you'd be happy to part with. A watch collection is like a bonsai tree, trimming and pruning is what makes it beautiful. But if you’re tempted to sell privately, just one tip: do not communicate outside business hours.

Texting late makes you vulnerable. You're simply signalling that you have no boundaries. And people with no boundaries are easily manipulated. Groomers and psychopaths are professionals. You'll stand no chance.

Yes, the key is still for sale. Dah di dah.

Date: 13/11/2025 @ 06:04:57 Wrist Watches News by VintageWatches.PK

Every second counts. Or does it?

Last week, I got an email from a watch owner who was fairly disturbed. He took his Tudor watch to a Tudor service centre, and they refused to help.
He called later that day. "What was the problem, and why could Tudor not help?" I’ve asked.
The watch was losing time. Precisely half a second per day. The caller was annoyed with the fact that the maker dismissed his complaint by simply stating that the timekeeping is well within the chronometer specification for a five year old mechanical automatic watch.

And I could not agree more. Actually, I pointed out that he should consider himself lucky - the timekeeping is absolutely perfect, and there is no need for adjustment.

He disagreed. "I would be much happier if the watch was gaining one second per day rather than losing half."

Let me put things into perspective. It is like a person earning $46,200 per day asking their boss for a pay rise of 50 cents.

I am not going to bore you with details, but the longer we talked, the more determined he was that he was 'in the right' and that I should do my absolute best to solve his problem.

Thirty years ago I would have ended the conversation by simply hanging up. Twenty years ago, I would have made a sarcastic remark, and then hung up.
But nowadays, I am a different man: a mellow, woke wimp. "Sure, bring it in, I'll fix it".

The watch arrived on my bench yesterday morning. A Tudor Pelagos with an in house movement.

Assessment

The first step, prior to any adjustment was to place the watch on auto winder, and let it settle at room temperature for 24 hours. After that, the watch was placed on the timing machine, in various positions. The goal was to establish whether the customer’s observation matched the actual timekeeping recorded by the timegrapher.

The watch showed a constant rate in all positions of +0 seconds per day, and a heathy amplitude. There was no deviation except for dial down, showing -1 second per day. However this value is within the tolerance and resolution error of the timegrapher.

Pre-adjustment

The watch strap was detached, case cleaned of gunk, rinsed and dried. The watch was then left to recover for another hour at room temperature.

Adjustment

In order to gain access to the regulator, the watch case had to be removed. Tudor's new calibre MT5612 has a free-sprung balance with four adjustment screws located radially to the balance wheel, and not accessible from the top of the movement.

The mechanism had to be extracted from the case.

The adjustment screws were factory set in position so that the balance wheel is poised perfectly. Theoretically, the time adjustment would require changing the position of at least two screws to prevent a degradation of poise.

Also, the screws were machined with custom-design heads so a custom design (in my case modified) regulating tool is required.

The first step was to experimentally determine the amount of rotation of each screw that would correlate to an adjustment of 1 second, which was approximately 15 degrees. After that, the watch was re-adjusted to +0, then two opposite regulating screws were adjusted (by moving them in towards the centre) by approximately 7 degrees.

Such a fine adjustment is done purely by ‘feeling’. After the adjustment, the timegrapher read a daily error of +1 to +2 seconds.

Post-adjustment

The movement was returned to it's case, secured, and once again, the watch was placed on the timing machine. Often, compressing the movement into the case could cause variation to the adjusted value. However in the case of this Tudor mechanism, the rate remained the same, with only a slight improvement in amplitude. The watch was then water pressure tested.

Time keeping verification

The time was set to mobile phone data network, and placed on the winder for the next seven days when the actual timekeeping error will be determined.

The expectation is that the watch will keep time at a rate of around +1 second per day.

Now, if you think that the purpose of this write up is to impress you with my determination to showcase the ability to squeeze a 1 second improvement out of an already perfectly factory tuned watch, then you are grossly mistaken.

I just need to hear from you how much should I charge for all this work, consisting of 45 minutes behind the bench, 20 minutes of email and phone consultations, 15 minutes of in person consultation, the admin work related to record keeping and for providing insurance coverage on a watch left in my care?

And was it worth it? You tell me.

Date: 13/11/2025 @ 06:04:57 Wrist Watches News by VintageWatches.PK

Public clocks could be tricky

Recently, a 1960s wall clock arrived at our workshop. It sat on a church wall for almost 60 years until it died.

An electric clock which runs quietly – until it wore itself to death. The congregation decided to replace it with a modern clock, but after a year or so, they realised that the new clock is not the same as the old one.

It was hard to pinpoint what exactly was displeasing; after all, the replacement was similar in style and shape, more accurate and was doing it’s job, as intended - keeping the preacher aware that extending the ceremony beyond noon is not just inappropriate but downright unholy. Yes, the good folk loved their rules.

The decision was made to have the old clock restored, no matter what, and money was not an issue. Comfort and conformity has no price tag. Upon inspection, I told them what they already knew: the clock is dead and beyond repair. The only solution: a complete movement replacement. A bit of a compromise, but at least, the main body will be still preserved. “What about the hands?” – they asked, unison.

Fitting an old set of hand on a new clock is quite difficult. The old hands are too heavy for a modern mechanism. There was only one compromising solution: to rebuild the old mechanism. The repair took some time, and it involved both electrical re-coiling, as well as re-bushing (making new bearings).

As I type this, I am pleased to report that the clock is running and keeping perfect time. Yes, all original, all complete, exactly as per customer’s request. Soon it will be reunited with the faithful flock. The best of all: this rebuild is free of charge. The last thing you want upon arrival at the Pearly Gates is a heated discussion over an unpaid invoice.

Your wrist watch is your private business. A public clock – displayed for all to see the time – is a tricky beast. You better choose wisely.

Date: 13/11/2025 @ 06:04:57 Wrist Watches News by VintageWatches.PK

The writeup today is primarily intended for watch enthusiasts who follow the NH manufactured in Australia project - those who already have an NH watch, or intend to add one to their collection.

However, even if your interest in watches is broader than an investment in micro brands, you may find the communique of interest. I certainly hope you would.

Creating a watch brand from scratch is an ambitious project. Watch brands come and go, and for the past hundred or so years, many watchmakers have tried to turn a rather generic product into an immortalized, lasting, multigenerational brand name. Most of them fail.

The handful of watchmakers who succeeded were not necessarily the best, nor the most advanced makers. The most successful were those who understood that a watch is far more than a precision timekeeper, or even a tool: essentially, a watch is a fashionable luxury item.

The best examples of 'luxury horology' are traditional brands like Cartier, Patek Philippe, Rolex and recently, Richard Mille. Brands which spend huge sums of money advertising their watches primarily as luxury status symbols.

If you are to predict which brand will outlast the competition: bet on the best marketer, not the best maker. And if I am to bet my last dollar on a brand that will be here in a hundred years from now, I would put it all on Cartier. The old money luxury brand, bold and assertive.

Being a watch brand is not enough. To outlast and outsell, the prerogative is to grow and metamorphise into a luxury brand.

Yet in reality, if luxury and status are the only reasons we buy watches, then we would all wear only Cartier and Rolex. But we do not. We are drawn to different brands for different, deeply personal reasons. Aesthetics, workmanship, ergonomics, practicality, design, longevity, affordability. A wonderful horological kaleidoscope!

As you are already aware, the reason why I have invested more than 10 years on building my own brand is to prove a single point: that a small, independent Australian watchmaker is as good as any Swiss brand trained watchmaker. And in many cases, much better. With the release of our NH55 Timascus watch, that point has been made and proven beyond doubt.

Of course, the timascus project was a culmination of ten years of learning, investment in manufacturing, and training of the next generation of machinists and watchmakers. Together, we achieved much more than what I initially dreamed and hoped for. We started with a watch project and ended up with a manufacturing ability to make components at a precision and complexity level that surpasses horology.

Which in itself is a strange place to be. The fork in the road: should we continue to make watches, spend another five years developing an in house movement, invest heavily in marketing and branding - or, make high precision parts for other industries?

In both cases, the manufacturing aspect is practically the same. Yet the financial outcome could not be more different. A watch, as a product, is fundamentally different to any other assembly of precision parts.
A watch is built to last for 50 or a hundred years, exquisitely finished, and requires regular servicing. Also, it is sold one at a time, and each sale is directly related to your investment in marketing.
On the other hand, a 100 GHz waveguide, as precise as a watch, has a life span of 3 years. After that it would be either non functional or obsolete. Each waveguide is sold before being made. Actually, our customers demand is five time higher than our maximum production output. The best of all: industrial parts are completely devoid of branding, advertising and marketing to the end user. Not to mention, again, that unlike watchmaking at small microbrand scales, manufacturing of industrial parts can be fully automated.

As there is no real commercial incentive to make watches, why in the world should we continue to make them? I have no rational answer to this question, yet I know that we must.
The responsibility to continue learning, getting better, then passing that knowledge on is the only way to preserve not just our own independence, but the independence of the next generation of Australian watchmakers.
An independent watchmaker planting a microbrand is like a small organic farmer who grows his own produce, not just to feed his family and friends, but to preserve the environment, save the seeds and save the local biodiversity. Not profitable, yet priceless.

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Every second of it

Earlier today, a visitor from Melbourne came in to check out the NH55. A subscriber to our newsletter and a follower of the ‘manufactured in Australia’ project. And once again, we talked about design, making, perfection, timascus, and guilloche; about precision and how difficult it is to turn an idea into a real, physical watch.

He left impressed. And that is the only thing that matters.

Quite frankly, and without fake modesty, as I type this, I am equally impressed with the outcome of the project we’ve poured our heart and soul into. NH55 is not just the most ‘made in Australia’ watch of all time but probably the last such watch in many years to come. It is a miracle, a crazy project that started ten years ago, that consumed every cent of investment at our disposal, and that required sacrifice only a person fighting for its existence is willing and able to do. But it was more than that – as we were making the watch, the watch was making us. The knowledge acquired, our ability to design, shape, and make, and our capability to manufacture at such an incredible level of precision is knowledge that could not be acquired in any other way. Priceless, ultimately rewarding, multigenerational, never to be forgotten.

And yes, it was worth it. We’ve promised, and we have delivered. Every second of it.

The best of all: our journey has just begun.

Should you invest in the most Australian watch ever? Don’t rush with the answer. But if you wish to see the watch, be impressed, and dare I say – be inspired, then stop by and check out the NH55 in person. It will be worth your time, every second of it, guaranteed.

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The graceful butterfly

It is no mystery why butterflies are so often depicted in the visual arts: what could be more beautiful than the brilliant colour and pleasing symmetry of the wings, or the playful freedom of flight? The butterfly is also a symbol of love. The Greeks thought of them as a representation of mind and soul.

Yet this dial is a masterpiece on another level. The dial was made with a technique known as 'Ramolayage'. It consists of removing the material to model the relief, usually done manually on a 'guilloche-style' lathe. Reserved for the most elaborate AP and Vacheron watches, rarely seen in 'common' brands like Omega.

The technique is also known as brocading. Brocade is a decorative shuttle-woven fabric, often made in coloured silks and sometimes with gold and silver threads. The name comes from the Italian broccato meaning "embossed cloth".

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Many steps ahead

When it comes to trade and commerce, we live in strange times. We are swimming against the tide of fake news, market manipulation, senseless tariffs and global uncertainty. Unchartered, shark infested waters. Good business news with optimistic outlooks are few and far between.

Last night, finally, some positivity. Once again, I was invited to the annual SEIKO dealers dinner, a rather low key, almost private event. Seiko's way of saying 'we appreciate your business'. A handful of top performing independent Seiko retailers, from all states, familiar faces, a friendly atmosphere.

The core message was delivered in a typical Japanese way: modestly, but to the point. The last financial year was Seiko Australia's best on books. Seiko is not just doing great, but setting new sales records. It feels fantastic being a part of the winning team.

More good news; thanks to a decision made by Japanese headquarters, all the profit generated in Australia, stays in Australia. Seiko's plan is to invest in advertising and training. Smart.

Yet the detail that impressed me the most: if you are a Seiko employee with 10 years of service, you are still a youngster. Most of their sales executives, sales reps, state managers and technicians have been with Seiko for fifteen, twenty and some even thirty years.
In a world where corporate loyalty is measured in months, where climbing the ladder means relentless skips from job to job, Seiko employees are happy to stay, learn, be trained, remain loyal. To us, they come across as being genuinely fulfilled, rewarded and excited. Their contribution is appreciated and valued. What more can someone ask from their employer?

The unspoken words of the event were even more powerful. Not once was there a mention of competition, Switzerland, or other brands. True to its core founding value, from the days of Kintaro Hattori - "Always one step ahead of the rest.”

Powerful industry leaders lead, fearlessly. The Seiko way, for many decades to come.

Nicholas Hacko
Watchmaker and Premium Seiko Dealer
https://seiko.clockmaker.com.au/

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Locked in time

As I type this, in front of me is a Rebelde Titanium watch. A timepiece which represents a significant milestone on the road to independent watchmaking. The first titanium watch was assembled on the 14th of March 2018 and was immediately nicknamed ‘Tito’. I still remember that moment as if it was yesterday: a huge sense of relief that the project was a success, that all the components manufactured by numerous overseas suppliers are not just on my bench, but that they are manufactured to strict tolerances, and they fit perfectly, working together in harmony.

TiD was my first attempt to ‘deal’ with titanium. I remember months of correspondence with Japanese titanium case makers, asking dozens and dozens of questions – to which I had no answer. What titanium grade do you require? What finishes? Tolerances? Water resistance of each individual surface; the material properties of Teflon and rubber seals; their expansion properties under pressure and temperature. What type of coating, polish, scratch resistance level? Of course, I knew what I wanted, but I had no technical manufacturing knowledge to communicate my requirements to the Japanese in the way they expected. TiD was not just another white label watch; it was a genuine ‘designed and assembled in Australia’ project, started from scratch.

When it comes to the mechanism, Tito took the Rebelde brand to another level. Tanya and I travelled to Switzerland in the search for a movement maker who could offer the highest possible finishes and decoration for the trustworthy Unitas 6497. And we found it, tucked away in an unassuming wooden farm house in the heart of Canton of Bienne, was a movement design studio run by a husband and wife. We clicked instantly. “How many movements do you need”, they asked. “5,000? 10,000?” We needed one hundred. “We can do 100. No problem”. Of course, such a tiny production run came at a significant cost, but Tanya and I replied with ‘no problem’ too.

It took the movement maker almost a year to deliver one of the most beautiful honey coloured movements I’ve ever seen, finished with a circular cote de Genève. The solid 18K balance wheel was mesmerizing, perfectly balanced. The kind of movement you find in 1970s Omega watches, built in that very same village 60 years ago.

The small production run of only 50 TiD watches cost far more than we ever expected, and definitely more than we could afford, but the sacrifice was well worth it. We were proud to offer a NH watch which was as good as any Swiss watch, at a lower price. Yes, completely designed, assembled and adjusted in Australia. The original release price in 2018 was $3,500. Most of the watches were sold straight away, except for three, which were then priced at $4,000. Since then we’ve moved onto other projects, introducing new models: 45mm was simply too large for many of our customers.

The last three watches are firmly locked in time. Today, the production cost of 50 titanium cases would be tens of thousands of dollars. The mechanism of this finish – even more. Actually, the Swiss watch studio which helped us in production is no longer in business. For any small independent makers, life is always on the edge; being exceptionally good means very little in a turbulent world driven by relentless advertising and branding.

I am very proud of TiD Tito. I consider myself lucky that it bears my name on the dial. Completing a project of this magnitude in a very short period of time, on a limited budget was only possible thanks to your support; to Australian watch lovers who trusted us and supported our rebellion.

If you wish to invest in a watch which upholds all the core values of a true independent brand, then TiD is definitely the way to go. The price is $4,000. If you wish to add a hand made Australian watch box, then please add $275. Delivery is free of charge. Each watch comes with a five year guarantee and a life time of gratitude for your support.

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A useless watch review

Writing watch reviews is not my thing. For a number of reasons. First – and most obvious – I am in the business of selling watches, so I will only review a watch I intend to sell. There is, and there always will be, a subconscious element of coming across as non-impartial, biased, prejudiced, or even unfair.

The second reason; I am not just a dealer but an actual watchmaker. Watchmakers look at watches in a very different way to everyone else. The more you know about watches, the more you see, handle and repair, the less enthusiastic you are about branding, heritage, resale value and the "horological boutiqueness" that makes the world of horology go round.

The third reason. At the end of the day, even the best watch review is useless. The most eloquent words and the most artistic photos are not a substitute to holding a watch in your hand, examining it under the light, strapping it on the wrist, wearing it for a year or two, and then - and only then, judging it for what it really is. A masterpiece of engineering, beauty and design - or just another mass produced watch.

Sometimes the best review is just a nod with a smile.

And this is my review for a Seiko Astron, the limited edition titanium, ceramic, sapphire and rose gold, French navy blue chronograph: a nod of the utmost admiration.

If I am to sum it up in just one word: perfection. You are looking at the most perfectly polished, painted, coated, anodized, printed, milled, ground and anglaged surfaces on any watch, which are the result of decades of perfecting the art of watchmaking. You are literally looking at a watch that can not be further refined, improved and perfected.

Timekeeping? Beyond perfection. Way beyond the accuracy you’ll ever need, or even want. It’s an Astron.

To those who love watches, precision engineering, design and functionality: you are lucky to be around at the exciting time when humans have reached the pinnacle of precision manufacturing and precision timekeeping, embodied in the hundred year old form of a wrist watch, which displays time in a six hundred year old analogue form – with three hands showing hours, minutes and seconds. A format that has proven itself deeply embedded in our own perception of what time is, and what it means to us.

Yes, it’s an Astron: a watch for those who care and understand, who appreciate and respect time itself.

Seiko Astron GPS - Dual Time Chronograph SSH180J

Limited Edition. 1,500 pieces worldwide.

44.1mm case size. Titanium & ceramic case and bracelet. Sapphire crystal. Blue textured dial. Power reserve indicator. Stopwatch measures 12 hours in 1/20th of a second increments. Calendar Automatically Adjusts For Short Months and Leap Years Until February, 2100. Dual time. GPS solar movement. Water resistance 100 metres. Accuracy: +/-1 second every 100,000 years (with daily automatic time adjustment).

Boutique price: $5,200

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Repairs and Servicing

In the wake of yesterday’s newsletter piece about Vacheron’s newest most complicated watch, we received several emails with enquiries in regards to servicing. To answer all of those questions and any more you may have, it would probably be a good idea to make clear our repair/restoration services.

Before we get into the details of who, what, and when, let’s have a quick look at vocabulary.

A restoration is required for a watch in a state anywhere between vintage no longer working and near destroyed regardless of age. Generally it is the most amount of work required to generate a good result. Removal of rust and other water ingress type damage, manufacture of replacement components, hand finishing partially/aesthetically damaged components, extensive searching for replacement parts online and through industry connections (this can sometimes take weeks or months depending on the watch). Then any exterior work can begin based upon the customer’s preferences.
Here is one recorded example of a restoration undertaken here in our workshop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8g7tyzRjDc&t=201s&ab_channel=MasterWatchmaker

An overhaul is the term generally used for the work required to ‘service’ a watch. Service and overhaul are quite interchangeable terms in this industry. It involves a complete disassembly of the watch down to the very last screw, cleaning, making any adjustments/replacements to worn components, reassembly and re-lubrication, and then any adjustment/testing required to be confident in the watch’s performance for the next several years. On top of that it may involve re-finishing the exterior of the watch if that is what you prefer. It is a pretty serious undertaking even though it is the minimum work we will perform on a watch. Comparable to taking your car in for a service and the mechanic takes it apart down to the piston rings. But what work on your prized possession shouldn’t be this in depth?
This video will give you more of an insight into the work that takes place during an overhaul: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCmBT3OSKcQ&t=458s&ab_channel=MasterWatchmaker

What we do best…

We provide a service tailored to our customers. The restoration or general servicing of a watch with very specific priorities at the forefront of every question asked and decision made. We aim for good working order, whilst retaining as much of the original watch as possible; both in regards to number of parts and aesthetic condition. We cooperate with our customers as much as possible in this way, making suggestions for what work should or could be done.

What do we work on?

Our main body of work lies in vintage to fairly modern Rolex and Omega. Think from 1940s pieces right up to about the 2010s. The golden age of the humble Rolex and Omega’s power-house manufacture era. Too far past this is where the spare parts restriction becomes an issue. If your watch is too modern i.e. generally 2015 or later, we simply cannot find any spare parts that may be required for the work to be completed to our standards. Hopefully in ten years’ time it will be a different story. We also do some other Swiss models where parts are available. Generally speaking if you have a quartz watch, you are fine to drop it in for a battery. If you are unsure whether your watch is something we can help you with, the best thing to do is send the watch’s details and maybe a photo or two to Gemma at: [email protected]

What don’t we work on?

Anything from Richemont group, or micro brand ‘watchmakers’. Parts cannot be purchased directly and finding them online is incredibly rare. Fake watches are an obvious no. Watches half finished by yourself or someone else? Sorry, no. Can you swap the bezel on my… No.

How long, how much?

We generally quote four weeks once the work actually begins. One to complete the overhaul, two for testing, and the last week as a buffer for awaiting parts if any are ordered. As for price. This is decided upon seeing the watch at our premises, after a quick inspection and rating of the watch’s performance. We can however provide you a rough guide here. For overhaul:

Vintage/modern, time or time and date Omega: $750 plus any parts required as a baseline.
Vintage/modern, time or time and date Rolex (non-sport models): $900 plus any parts required as a baseline.
Omega automatic chronographs: $800 plus any parts required as a baseline.
Omega Moonwatch variants: $1,200 plus any parts required as a baseline.
Rolex gents’ sports varieties: $1,200 - $1,500 plus any parts required as a baseline.

When should you bring your watch in?

If you notice a sudden drop in performance regardless of when it was last serviced - timekeeping, or power reserve. If there is fog or water in your watch - ASAP. If you have dropped or bumped your watch. If it has been somewhere between five and seven years after its last service, regardless of issues being present - not too much longer please.

We do give all repairs a one year warranty on performance to ensure that the watch continues to run smoothly for years to come.

Andrew

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Seiko x Supercars 2025

Seiko 5 Sports Supercars Limited Edition SRPL54K, a striking timepiece that celebrates the brand’s enduring partnership with the Repco Supercars Championship. This new release marks another milestone in a collaboration that began in 2014 and has recently been extended for an additional two years, solidifying Seiko’s commitment to the thrilling world of Australian motorsport.

For 2025, Seiko Australia shifts its focus to this essential element of motorsport. The latest Limited Edition Supercars watch is inspired by the relentless energy, technical precision, and unforgiving nature of the track. A place where every twist, turn, climb, and descent pushes both driver and machine to their absolute limits. A challenge where milliseconds define legacies. This exclusive edition is more than just a timepiece - it is a tribute to the unwavering spirit of racing.

The 2025 Limited Edition Supercars Seiko 5 is a bold tribute to the intensity of the track, featuring a unique textured dial that mirrors the raw surface of racing asphalt. Every detail is designed for a tactile connection to motorsport, from the grid-inspired bezel markers to the Lumi Brite 12 o’clock marker—a homage to the starting lights that signal the rush of competition.

This limited-edition timepiece is presented in a specially designed collector’s box, featuring a detailed track map of the legendary Mount Panorama circuit in Bathurst—an unmistakable nod to one of Supercars’ most iconic racetracks. Completing the experience, the box also houses a scaled replica of the pit lane watch tower, with the limited-edition serial number engraved on the case back, ensuring every piece remains an exclusive part of motorsport history.

Seiko x Supercars 2025 Limited Edition SRPL54K

42.5mm case size. Stainless steel case and nylon/leather strap. Black dial. Hardlex glass. Automatic movement - calibre 4R36. Water resistance 100 metres. 2,025 pieces made.

Our price: $695

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The 53rd state

According to the most recently published KPMG report, manufacturing organisations in Australia are "confronting unprecedented challenges in a turbulent and uncertain business environment".

There are a number of burning issues for the Australian manufacturing sector. The top one is identified as "ageing capital costly to maintain, slower in output and less efficient". By capital, they mean machinery. We are driving a 1995 Mercedes with 700,000km on the clock.

The second issue: "outdated technology impacting growth and response speed". Our Mercedes is not just on its last legs, but it is an ex-rental.

And then, there are the usual suspects: shrinking profit margins due to rising energy prices, fluctuating commodity costs and skills shortages across many business areas.

KPMG sums it up nicely and politely: the Australian manufacturing sector is facing strong headwinds. Basically, you would be mad to invest in any form of manufacturing in Australia.

Here is a graphics presentation of where we are heading - the percentage of manufacturing as a portion of total GDP.
Only 5.4% of our national yearly product comes from manufacturing. Actually, out of the top ten contributors to our wealth, manufacturing is the last one on the list!

On the other hand, Manufacturing is essential to national sovereign capability. If we can't make it here, we are vulnerable and dependant. The question is - do we have a national industrial strategy to get us there? Or should we just give up manufacturing altogether, focus on mining and finance - in the hopes that someone else will take care of us, for decades to come?

[to be continued]

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It is easier to make a watch than to sell a watch

Proof? Walk down the Sydney watch district: tens of thousands of Omega, JLC, Breitling, Hublot, Cartier, Panerai and Vacheron sitting quietly on display - for months and years, awaiting patiently to be placed on the wrist of a watch enthusiast.
'But what about Rolex' - you ask. What about it? Rolex spends hundreds of millions of dollars on advertising, year after year, decade after decade. And even Rolex has billions of dollars of watches in stock, sitting and waiting to be sold.

There are very few products out there that sell themselves. But even brute advertising has only a limited effect on a potential buyer. What works better than a glossy full page advertisement, is a write-up in the form of a 'testimonial' or 'recommendation' or a watch review by a 'trusted watch expert'.
Disguised as a non-advert, it is actually nothing more than a fully paid commercial message pushed down your throat, coated with a thin layer of Swissness.

This is how it is, this is how luxury works, and there is nothing we can do about it. Branding and resale value counts more than workmanship, performance, horological complexity or even the overall quality of a watch.

Quite often, I am approached by newspaper publishers and online influencers who blatantly offer clicks, editorials, favourable reviews, right down to testimonials. "You have such a powerful story, a great Australian made watch - and we are ready to help. Let’s share the excitement with our readers and followers." But I would rather poke both my eyes with the sharpest Dumont tweezers than to allow a self-proclaimed watch expert tell my story.

Not because I am blind to see the correlation between money 'invested' in advertising and number of watches sold, but because those brand experts have no clue about watchmaking. They have no idea what it takes to make a watch in a small workshop, in a country with no watchmaking heritage. Those who are interested in Australian watches, and Australian watchmakers would not benefit from hearing that story from a self-proclaimed expert who does not understand it and does not believe it himself. I'd rather not sell a watch than to sell it with the help of Judas.

Let me give you just one example.
In front of me is a newly completed batch of dials for MK2. This dial is the pinnacle of our in-house manufacturing. Titanium, guilloche, anodized, printed, with in house titanium feathered indices. And it is perfect, in every way, to the smallest detail visible only under a microscope. In the entire history of Australia, no other watchmaker, ever, has produced a watch dial of this complexity and beauty, and especially not in an exotic material like Titanium. This is a fact. I can talk for hours about it, I can show you the processes - from design to final stage of welding the indices - I can show you the machines, and the people who actually made this dial. I can tell you how painful it is to give birth to a watch dial. There are thousands of watchmakers in the world who can make a watch, but only a handful who can make dial like this one. So why in the world would I pay anyone to re-tell my story?

For the past ten years, our goal was to make a point. To show the world - and especially Swiss brands - that we can make a watch in Australia. Not any watch - but a watch that would be as good as a Swiss made watch.
We are not there yet - but we have already proven that we can do it. The results speak for themselves. How many watches we will make, and how many we will sell is completely irrelevant. I don't care. I could not care less.
Sales and money does not matter in the slightest.

What I do care about is to make the owner of an NH watch the proudest watch ambassador. Someone who will wear my watch knowing that he wears the best, most unique, most special watch ever manufactured in Australia. That's what I care about. What about you?

Mark II "Curl Curl"

40mm case size. Stainless steel case and leather strap. 11mm case thickness. Sapphire crystal. Grade 5 titanium anodised base dial, with guilloche "Curl Curl waves" pattern. Titanium hands and applied numerals. Soprod automatic movement. 40 hours power reserve.

Both blue and orange available for immediate delivery.

Price: $7,900

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At a crossroad...

The past two years could be simply summed up as years of exciting discoveries and team building. After setting up the micro machining workshop, we have discovered that the high precision parts we make are highly sought after in space, telecommunications and the medical industries. And it is not just the parts themselves that excite our customers - it is our ability to work closely with them in the field of research and development, allowing them to take their project to next level.

Here is just one example of such co-operation. A well established customer has approached us last year with a request for a part that they've been struggling with for quite some time. The part is complex in the sense that it requires not just precision, but extreme consistency, meaning that a part made today will be identical to one made six months ago as to one to be made in a year from now.
They have tried to have it made in Germany, Switzerland and the US. The results were good, but not perfect. Consequently, due to the lack of consistency, they were struggling to prove the theoretical concept in a practical way, and then to fine tune it further. They knew that the magic happens in a region where the "junction holes" are between 70 and 75 microns in size, but the parts they were getting were simply too inconsistent, varying from batch to batch.

After a few attempts, and for the first time in the life of their project, we were delivering both 70 and 75 micron holes. They were over the moon. Not only have we beaten our competitors, but we are also able to hit even more specific dimensions - we can make perfect parts 'on demand' with holes of 72 and 74 microns in size. We took them to the next level. Why? Because our young team is crazy eager to prove ourselves as makers of parts that others call 'impossible to make'. And the more impossible parts we make, the more customers we have knocking on our door.

The problem is, we have no capacity to scale up, to make parts in volume and fully satisfy a customer's demands. Those high precision parts take hours to make. For example, running both Kern mills for 18 hours per day would produce 25 to 30 parts per week. Our customer needs 500. And this is just one project, by one customer, in one industry.

Being at the crossroads means at least two options:
One, to continue to grow organically, and stay at a prototyping service level. Zero risk, satisfying but painfully slow.
Option two, to seize the opportunity to expand; to double our manufacturing capacity. Hard and pricey.

Only time will tell...

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Skull and Skeleton

KENTARO x SEIKO x AUSTRALIA

"Kentaro Yoshida, an artist originally from a small fishing village in Toyama, Japan, moved to Australia at 18 to embrace a new lifestyle. Drawn to the opportunity to learn English and enjoy the sunny beaches, Kentaro has since made Australia his home, now living and working on the Northern Beaches of Sydney.

Kentaro’s passion for both traditional and digital media shines through in his pastel-coloured artwork, which often features bold lines, quirky characters, and a light-hearted, beachside humour. He specialises in hand-painted art, creating everything from large-scale murals to intricate watercolour paintings."

Seiko 5 Sports x Kentaro Yoshida Limited Edition Collection

Created in collaboration with renowned artist, this Seiko 5 Sports series draws inspiration from Kentaro’s artistic journey in Australia, reflecting the landscapes, culture, and lifestyle that have shaped his distinctive vision.

Tribute to Time Through Kentaro’s Eyes: “Time Goes by Forever”

Kentaro Yoshida was commissioned to create the original artwork, “Time Goes by Forever,” as the foundation for this collaboration with Seiko Australia. The theme embodies the concept of time as an endless cycle, reflecting the continuous motion of life. Drawing from elements of nature—Clouds & Sky, Sun, Moon & Beach, and Wild Plants & Flowers—Kentaro’s artwork captures the essence of growth, change, and the inevitability of time’s passage.

The collection’s overarching concept revolves around time’s perpetual cycles: the sun rising and setting, plants blooming and withering, waves continuously rolling in, and clouds drifting across the sky. These motifs remind us that while time moves forward relentlessly, it is up to each of us to decide how to spend it. Each piece in the collection weaves these themes into its design, creating a cohesive narrative that celebrates the duality of time: both relentless and precious.

Three Timepieces Inspired by Nature’s Elements

SRPL25K: Clouds & Sky
Symbolising fleeting, transient moments, the “Clouds & Sky” timepiece features a sophisticated dark chromatic dial that evokes the depth of the skies. Complemented by a durable black silicone strap, it offers a sleek and timeless aesthetic.

SRPL26K: Sun, Moon & Beach
Reflecting the rhythm of the ocean and celestial transitions, the “Sun, Moon & Beach” watch shines with a yellow gold stainless steel case and matching bracelet. Its design captures the warmth and brilliance of sunlit beaches and the endless motion of ocean waves.

SRPL27K: Wild Plants & Flowers
Representing growth and renewal, this model features a vibrant green dial adorned with intricate motifs inspired by wild plants and blooming flowers. A stainless steel case paired with a green nylon strap creates a harmonious, monochromatic design.

Symbolism and Craftsmanship

Each timepiece incorporates Kentaro’s signature skull and skeleton motifs, seamlessly integrated into the designs. Powered by the reliable Calibre 4R36 movement, they offer a 41-hour power reserve for enduring performance. With a case diameter of 42.5mm and a thickness of 13.4mm, the timepieces provide a bold yet practical design. Water resistance up to 100 metres ensures durability for everyday adventures.

A Limited Edition for Collectors

Completing the design, each watch features a case back engraved with Kentaro’s signature logo and is presented in a limited edition tin box that complements the artwork’s colour theme.

A super rare opportunity for Australian collectors!

Price: $695 each

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Pictures tell a thousand words

I mentioned in an earlier newsletter that we have been working on the next NHW release- every watch we’ve released since the NH1 in 2018 has felt like a horological pinnacle for our small outfit, but this next watch, what we are tentatively calling the NH4, feels like a quantum leap.

Today we (successfully!) tested the second prototype of the NH4 movement- a watch in which we now manufacture one of that hardest, most finnicky components in, the oscillator. The balance wheel, and regulation assembly is mind bogglingly tough to make, but instead of regaling you with the manufacturing stories, I’ll just show you some pictures of the last 2 weeks of prototyping.

Josh Hacko

Balance wheel adjustment screw: M0.4

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Big stud

For the last 12 months we have been working on our next release from NHW. While it's still far too early to talk about the watch, I can say that it's pushing the limits of our manufacturing, in the best way possible.

In this photo below, you can see a component called a "stud". It's an incredibly small part that holds onto the hairspring of the watch. Like all components in a watch, the stud is very tightly toleranced, and requires the utmost care in design, manufacturing, assembly and decoration.

Our in-house, NHW stud is made from titanium, which is very rare - usually studs are made from either steel, which is magnetic and may influence the very fine motion of the hairspring, or from brass. Titanium offers superior strength, anti-magnetic properties, and is light, corrosion resistant and holds a very good aesthetic finish.

Manufacturing something this small is a feat of our machinists here at NHW. Burrs, cracks, nicks, or any other defect totally destroy the function or aesthetic quality of the part. Even a small scratch, a 10th of the size of your hair, would render this stud useless!

10 years ago if you told me that this part was going to be in my palm, made by our internal workshop... I wouldn't have believed it, but here we are. Modern artisanal watchmaking, Manufactured in Australia.

Josh Hacko

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1974 Citizen Cosmotron 7804

I bought this one with a plan to service and spruce up and sell on time-tees.com On arrival although looking dull and having a scratched crystal I thought the dial looked good. As you can see there is definitely potential under that aged crystal. I immediately removed the caseback to now inspect the movement. These […]

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Seiko Type II 7123-7010 1980

This was a watch I picked up in order to sell on www.time-tees.com but once it arrived and I worked on it I thought it was nice enough to add to my already overwhelming collection! Like all good projects this one arrived as a non runner but on inspection the movement looked pretty clean visually […]

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Seiko 6106-8430 July 1979

Bought this one mainly because it has a coffin link bracelet which is not on any other Seiko watch in my collection. It came in a bit worse for wear but then I only buy a watch I can fix up. Watch houses the 6106 movement which I am all too familiar with so just […]

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Citizen Cosmotron

This was an awesome find and all completely original! I found it for little money with poor photos and a bit dirty so took a chance. When it arrived it was much better than anticipated and with a battery installed it was running too. I still decided to give it the full works inside and […]

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Bulova Accutron 214 ‘Spaceview’

This one is a bit of a grail watch for me. I own many 218 Accutron tuning forks but until now the 214 has eluded me. That is until this one came up for sale in a Japanese auction with crap pictures and no description. As I like a challenge I jumped at the chance […]

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Citizen Hisonic

This is probably one of the most dramatic transformations I’ve done on an Accutron movement! It’s a Citizen Hisonic from the 1970s with a wacky case shape and what I can only describe as a granite dial. Superbly retro so that’s got my name all over it. As you can see its in pretty rough […]

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Citizen Hisonic Snowflake Dial

Here is a superb find! I really like Citizen Hisonic watches. They are running the Bulova Accutron 218 tuning fork movement under licence back in the 70s. This one I bought in Japan with only poor photo to go on. Took a chance and when it arrived I was happy with the dail and that […]

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WW2 Bulova A11

This is a small watch only about 30mm in diameter yet it packed a heck of a punch historically. The A11 was a watch commissioned by the US military during world war II. There was a requirement for a watch that had to be a good quality reliable 15 jewel or more movement that offered […]

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Seiko 3803-7060 (1972)

This is quite a rare Seiko from 1972 as this was the first year of production of a 3803 movement which is a very early quartz watch. Seiko invented the firs quartz watch, the Astron in 1969, I have actually handled one and trust me they are extremely rare watches! A 1972 3803 is still […]

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Citizen Cosmotron 7804

Here is a very subjective designed watch from the 1970’s. Some of you will love it others will think its totally awful. This is my first Citizen Cosmotron watch. Its a hybrid movement watch from an interesting era of horology. The 1970s was a time where quartz came out, LED watches and then LCD watches […]

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Ladies Rolex 9ct Rose gold wristwatch, 1920

We recently wrote a post about the world of ladies’ antique watches, which are sadly undervalued compared to men’s watches. This is partly due to…

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The world of ladies antique watches

Ladies’ antique watches, sadly, do not feature prominently in these Time Worn Watches pages. It has not been a deliberate omission. It’s simply because, as…

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IWC half hunter pocket watch, 1890s

IWC has rarely been featured in any Time Worn Watches post until now. I don’t really know why, the brand is respectable, and they produced…

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Watch revolution, 1910-1920

The period between 1910 and 1920 profoundly reshaped watchmaking. This decade witnessed a significant shift in watch design. Pocket watches had long dominated the market.…

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Silver Audax trench watch, 1914

This is an interesting brand, Audax. Until a week ago, I had never heard of the brand. However, it did catch my attention and I…

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The distinctive features of trench watches

The First World War marked a turning point in how battles were fought and timed. For the first time, British generals directed operations from remote…

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What’s the difference between vintage and antique watches?

In this Time Worn Watches post, we will explore what it means when a watch is described as pre-owned, vintage, or antique. Hopefully, this will…

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Prominent Swiss pocket watch makers of the 19th & 20th centuries

Pocket watches once served as essential accessories for both men and women. They provided a reliable way to tell time before wristwatches became popular. People…

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The influence of temperature on watch accuracy

When you think about your mechanical antique watch, temperature might not immediately come to mind. Yet, temperature significantly affects a watch’s accuracy. In simple terms,…

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Who made my British pocket watch?

Identifying the maker of a British pocket watch from the 19th or early 20th century can be a challenging and sometimes frustrating task. The vast…

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Watch Review: Kobold SMG-2

August 18th, 2025 🚨🚨🚨 well this was unexpected but a long time coming. This @kobold_expedition_tools SMG-2 is the newest member of the hive of scum and villainy. Kobold was one of those brands responsible for the resurgence of made in America watch manufacturing. This is one of those Kobold watches with the American made cases […]

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Watch Review: Gruppo Ardito Numerozero V2

July 30th, 2025 🚨🚨🚨STOP THE PRESSES!🚨🚨🚨Make way for the newest candidate for the wretched hive of scum & villainy! Didn’t realize I was in the market for one of these until one of these rare beauties popped up. You all know how much I love my Wolverine aka the generation one Numerozero, but wow oh […]

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Watch Review: Lum-Tec Combat Field X6

July 5th, 2025 We interrupt your Saturday afternoon to introduce you to the new Combat Field X6 Titanium! LumTec puts out some badass watches and the X6 is no different. This watch comes in at $995 USD and what you get for that sub $1k is quite impressive. The long list of specs is listed […]

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Watch Review: Terra Cielo Mare PILOT SORCI VERDI

June 27th, 2025 Allow me to introduce you to the newest member of the TCM family, the Pilot Sorci Verdi. This watch just arrived last night so I thought it would be perfect for Tool Watch Friday! “Inspired by the 205th Bombardment Squadron of the Italian Royal Air Force” The mice logo was what drew […]

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Watch Review: BOLDR VENTURE WAYFARER SIERRA

June 3rd, 2025 Here we have Boldr Tuesday and we are looking at the earthy Boldr Venture Sierra! “The Wayfarer Sierra pays tribute to the heritage of 24-hour sub-dial watches, once essential for explorers, miners, and adventurers navigating environments where daylight was scarce.” I love the autumn tones of this watch. The colors of this […]

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Watch Review: Visconti Abyssus

December 20th, 2024 The Visconti Abyssus! Some of OG Panerai guys that stayed behind in Italy when Panerai moved manufacturing out of Italy to Switzerland, those who stayed behind are responsible for this watch, and other Italian brands that were born out of that time era! I was bummed that Panerai became a Swiss brand […]

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Watch Review: Boldr Expedition 1 White Sands

March 11th, 2025 Boldr Tuesday is back baby and it’s a badass way to bring it back. Allow me to introduce you to the Expedition White Sands or as I like to call it the Boldr Storm Shadow! It might be a little premature but this my friends might be my personal favorite Boldr watch […]

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Watch Review: Squale 1521 Sole Cascante

March 9th, 2025 Welcome to Squale Sunday! Allow me to introduce you to this Gnomon Watches exclusive Squale, the 1521 Sole Cascante! It’s been a very long time since I have owned a Squale. I decided to give the brand another try and step a bit outside my comfort zone. While owning a skin diver […]

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Watch Review: Cronus Prototype 2

January 3rd, 2025 Allow me to introduce you all to the Cronus Prototype 2! A watch that I have been after for a few years. My first #newwatchalert of 2025! For those of you who are unfamiliar with Cronus, here is a bit of information about them: https://cronus-watches.de “The first manual sketches and technical drawings […]

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Watch Review: SeL Omnidiver Xos

December 21st, 2024 SeL is the first American made company to manufacture in-house, a 6000m grade 5 titanium dive watch! A very special edition of SeLturday. Please allow me to introduce you to the new SeL Xos! No, this isn’t a new watch alert! This is in for a good old fashioned review treatment. The […]

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Floral Design Watches: Blooms of the Mechanical Mastery

Reading Time: 7 minutesPicture a quiet afternoon in a Swiss valley, where the air carries the faint scent of alpine blooms, and watchmakers lean over their benches, etching delicate petals into gold. This isn’t some idyllic fantasy; it’s the reality behind the surge of floral watches that have […]

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We’re Wrong About Quartz Watches, Hear Me Out

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe world would be a strange place without quartz watches. Yet, they’re perceived as the absolute antithesis of luxury horology. Mass-produced, budgeted, and battery-powered, they’re devoid of the mechanical timekeeping’s geared poetry and charm. And while these claims might seem plausible on the surface, quartz […]

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Stellar Timekeepers: The Finest Space Watches and Their Epic Stories

Reading Time: 6 minutesImagine a watch strapped to an astronaut’s wrist, silently keeping pace in the vast emptiness of space, where every second carries the weight of survival. The space watches are not just timepieces; they are a companion for the cosmos, blending rugged durability with precision to […]

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Kapoor Watch Co. Debuts Multi-brand Service Center, Kapoor Time Crafter

Reading Time: 5 minutesKapoor Watch Co.’s legacy of time began in 1967, as New Delhi’s most trusted luxury watch service facility, founded and led by Mr. D.S. Kapoor. Nearly 57 years, 16 premium retail addresses, and three generations of leaders later, Kapoor Watch Co.’s journey comes full circle. […]

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Debunking the Biggest Myths of Watch-Care and Servicing

Reading Time: 4 minutesTime is eternal yet delicate, and tools of time require care. Crafted to shine at abysmal depths, precisely time aviation endeavors, and shock-absorb the raw g-force of tennis swings, timepieces are still subject to nature’s laws and the woes of aging. Watch maintenance, care, and […]

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The Ultimate Guide to Watch Repair and Watch Maintenance

Reading Time: 7 minutesImagine slipping your cherished timepiece onto your wrist for a special evening, only to notice it’s running erratically or, worse, has stopped altogether. For owners of fine luxury watches, these moments can evoke a mix of frustration and concern, not just for the immediate inconvenience, […]

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What’s a ‘Hype Watch’?

Reading Time: 5 minutesIn a 2020 Vogue interview, “hype” was defined as a relentless cycle of drops, collabs, and designer appointments, creating a consumer moment of excess. Infecting the world today, the “hype” movement is fueled by pop culture, obsession, and social exclusivity — it’s public yet scarce, […]

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What If Grand Theft Auto VI Featured Real Luxury Watches?

Reading Time: 5 minutesGrand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI), set to release in May 2026, will rake in $7.6 billion in its first 60 days, according to Forbes. With an estimated $2 billion and a decade into development, millions of GTA fans worldwide have their imaginations running berserk […]

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Eternal Vows in Motion: Top 10 Wedding Watches for Him and Her

Reading Time: 7 minutesWhen two souls decide to intertwine their lives, the exchange of vows often calls for symbols that transcend the ordinary, pieces that whisper promises of enduring time together. For the discerning couple navigating the world of luxury horology, a wedding watch emerges not merely as […]

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Why India Is Luxury’s New Power Player

Reading Time: 4 minutesA booming economy, cultural influence, and confident consumers are making India luxury’s market one to watch out for. Earlier this month, Bvlgari announced it will bring its multi-sensory ‘Serpenti Infinito’ showcase to Mumbai’s Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre for the first time—following successful runs in […]

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Beyond Timekeeping: Exploring the World’s Most Unique Watches

Reading Time: 8 minutesWatches are more than timepieces and are rather statements of personality and of horology. In a world in which fashion and functionality often converge, unique watches are personal statements that show style, imagination and personality. Whether these pieces are created in strong and bold design, […]

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Timeless Poetry in Motion: Top 10 Moonphase Watches for Men and Women

Reading Time: 8 minutesMoonphase watches are timeless creations that beautifully merge functionality with artistry. At their core lies the moonphase complication, a mechanism designed to track the lunar cycle by displaying the current phase of the moon on the dial. Originally developed for practical purposes, such as aiding […]

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