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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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These Unconventional & Asymmetrical Watches Think Outside The Circle

Henry Blake — Mon, 26 May 2025 04:23:46 +0000

Regardless of whether you tend to gravitate towards tool or dress watches, it’s quite likely your watch of choice will be circular and almost certain it will be symmetrical. It’s only natural given watches are used to measure the passing of time in equal increments (just think back to all those primary school maths lessons visually depicting fractions in the form of pies or pizzas). Plus, wristwatches are derived from pocket watches, which were exclusively created in round shapes to […]

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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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A Guide To The Different Watch Case Shapes

Tanisha Angel — Sun, 07 Jan 2024 11:58:45 +0000

While the discourse around watch movements often spans paragraphs or even dissertations, a mere line or two is generally afforded to what surrounds them. Namely, the watch case. Inarguably a fundamental component of any timepiece, the watch case had the most influence over the overall look and aesthetic of the watch. In some cases, timepieces are instantly recognisable thanks to their distinct case shape — just think of the Cartier Tank, Hamilton Ventura, and pretty much anything by Panerai. So […]

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The New 40mm Panerai Luminor Marina Quaranta Represents A Reconception Of The Traditional Manly Watch

John Deckard — Tue, 30 Nov 2021 01:00:24 +0000

Although bigger isn’t always better when it comes to watches, size does indeed matter. Known for their bold watch faces, oversized numerals, cushion cases, and distinct crown guard, Panerai is famed for its simple yet robust watches. While technically all watches can be unisex, Panerai has long been considered definitively on the men’s side of things. A quintessential ‘manly’ watch, it’s easy to be somewhat deterred – or alternatively enticed – by the colossal 44mm and 47mm dials that are […]

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