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The Best Chronograph Watches To Buy In 2026 (And, What A Chronograph Is)

Tanisha Angel — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 01:52:34 +0000

Equally as relevant now as they were upon their invention over two centuries ago, the appeal and popularity of the chronograph has not attenuated since its inception. While chronograph watches were initially introduced to make astronomical calculations before being adopted as a ‘doctor’s watch’, it’s their ties to motorsport (and a certain Paul Newman) that have served to cement its place in the horological cultural lexicon. Whether it’s used to calculate lap times, measure the heartbeats of patients, or simply […]

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15 Steel Sports Watches That Are Worth Their Weight In Gold

Theo Rosen — Sat, 11 Jan 2025 10:09:44 +0000

In the horological world, the least costly metal is also the most covetable, with the waiting lists for steel sports watches far surpassing demand for white gold, yellow gold, bronze, and platinum timepieces. While common logic would dictate that the most expensive watches would be those crafted from expensive (i.e. precious) metals, the high demand and—often intentionally created—scarce supply of steel sports watches have seen their prices skyrocket on the secondary market over the past few years. While some models […]

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Dive In; The 20 Best Dive Watches To Buy In 2026

Tanisha Angel — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 03:37:07 +0000

A functional necessity for few and a covetable commodity for many, the not-so-humble dive watch has enjoyed a long tenure as the most covetable tool watch style. Despite their utilitarian origins, they’re now just as likely to be spotted peeking out from under a shirt cuff as they are strapped around a wetsuit. And while many of the dive watches worn by the soft-handed investment bankers, hedge fund managers, and lawyers of today are unlikely to see more than a […]

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The Best High-End Luxury Watch Brands Of All Time

Theo Rosen — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 06:05:18 +0000

When it comes to the best luxury watch brands, there are a few key players that immediately spring to mind — Rolex, Patek Philippe, Cartier, and Audemars Piguet among them. However, the best luxury watch brands go beyond the oft-mentioned names, including heritage stalwarts like A. Lange & Söhne, Blancpain, Breguet, and Vacheron Constantin as well as lesser known gems like Arnold & Son, Greubel Forsey, and Glashütte Original. While you can find excellent—and elegant!—watches at every price point (some […]

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What On Earth Is A GADA Watch? And, The Best (Non-Boring!) Ones To Cop

Tanisha Angel — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 03:37:36 +0000

If you frequent watch forums and consider yourself something of a watch idiot savant (WIS), you’re likely all too familiar with the term ‘GADA watch’. If you’re an actual functioning member of society and spend your time doing…literally anything else, allow us to explain. A GADA watch is an acronymic term that refers to a ‘Go Anywhere, Do Anything’ watch. It’s a watch that you can wear while doing anything and looks right in any location; somewhat synonymous with the […]

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IWC Shows Off A Softer Side With Its 2024 Releases

AR Staff — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 05:56:54 +0000

In recent years, IWC has become inextricably linked to its tool watches, whether it’s the plethora of pilot’s watches on offer or the recently revived Ingenieur. This year, the Schaffhausen-based manufacture is showcasing its duality of character, placing its Portugieser collection front and centre. Paying homage to the passing of time, IWC quite literally proves the classics are (almost) timeless, with the Portugieser Eternal Calendar featuring a moonphase that only requires adjustment once every 45 million years. Meanwhile, classic Portugieser […]

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Our Favourite Year Of The Dragon Watch Releases

AR Staff — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 10:42:30 +0000

The Lunar New Year is an important date on the calendars of not just the Chinese community and the diaspora, but for renowned watch manufactures. With China and Hong Kong being two of the largest importers of Swiss luxury watches in the world, it’s no wonder the industry is taking note of the auspicious occasion with lavish limited-edition commemorative timepieces. The Year of the Dragon in 2024 is a particularly special one, with the dragon being the only mythological creature […]

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The IWC Performance Chronograph 41 AMG Amalgamates Pilot & Racing Watches

John Deckard — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 02:40:12 +0000

IWC and Mercedes-AMG have enjoyed almost two decades of collaborations, so, it’s safe to say this isn’t their first rodeo. To date, IWC has been inextricably linked with aviation and has thus far lacked a dedicated racing chronograph — think: the Rolex Daytona, Omega Speedmaster, TAG Heuer Carrera, and Zenith Chronograph Sport — an interesting predicament given the Schaffhausen-based manufacture has been the Official Engineering Partner of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One team since 2013. You’ll also enjoy:The Popular IWC […]

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The Popular IWC Colours Of Top Gun Collection Just Got A Whole Lot More Wearable

Tanisha Angel — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 00:59:34 +0000

Known for its high-precision movements, technical features, functional design, and rugged aesthetics, IWC Schaffhausen is often the go-to manufacture for the military — be it on the water or several kilometres above sea level. However, the Swiss manufacture is slowly but surely shedding its purely technical reputation with timepieces that prove fun and function can coexist in harmony. You’ll also enjoy:The IWC Portugieser Tourbillon Rétrograde Chronograph Lewis Hamilton Takes Pole PositionThe TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Nods To Motorsport’s Golden EraThe […]

The IWC Portugieser Tourbillon Rétrograde Chronograph Lewis Hamilton Takes Pole Position

Admin — Sat, 23 Sep 2023 11:51:24 +0000

Equally as well known for his distinct style as he is for his numerous—196, at last count—podium finishes, Lewis Hamilton is a consummate watch aficionado. The new IWC Portugieser Tourbillon Rétrograde Chronograph Lewis Hamilton marks the racecar driver’s third collaboration with the Swiss manufacture; with previous collaborations taking on a sporty tone, using the Ingenieur Chronograph and Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar as a canvas. You’ll also enjoy:The Refined IWC Big Pilot AMG G 63 Is Inspired By The Mercedes […]

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