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NEW DIMENSIONS
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NEW DIMENSIONS

Finally we want to rest our case for the Tonda PF with the new Tonda PF 36mm, which is a surprisingly different take on the standard issue 40mm Tonda PF Micro-Rotor.

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PACIFIC BLUE
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PACIFIC BLUE

When humans began to measure time, we turned to the skies. While we have no written records, we do know that ancient humans tracked the motion of celestial objects, and common sense tells us that the day and night cycle would have been obvious.

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SUBTLETY TRIUMPHANT
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SUBTLETY TRIUMPHANT

The story of the Parmigiani Tonda PF continues as the brand adds more depth and breadth to the collection

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NEW DAWN
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NEW DAWN

Orient Star delivers for watch collectors and enthusiasts who want a playful version of the rarefied open-worked, or semi-skeletonised in this case, mechanical watch

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DREAMING IN COLOUR
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DREAMING IN COLOUR

Franck Muller watches are certainly unique and striking, virtues that are fully on show with the Vanguard Skeleton Color Dreams

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ALTERNATIVE BLACK TIE
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ALTERNATIVE BLACK TIE

Stake your claim and push the boundaries even if black tie calls for stricter dress codes

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NEW HIGHS
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NEW HIGHS

On the heels of the success of the Bell & Ross BR-05 range, the firm follows up by levelling up with the 41mm BR-X5.

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THE RIGHT STUFF
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THE RIGHT STUFF

Bell & Ross enters the manufacture club with the Kenissi-powered BR-X5, and celebrates with a stellar event in KL

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SPACE CONSTRAINTS
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SPACE CONSTRAINTS

The Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF SHH Edition tells a tale even from this side of the watch

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Fashionable Precision
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Fashionable Precision

Luxury watch brands partner with fashion and other players to create amazing timepieces…

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LAST WORD
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LAST WORD

Ten years after Bulgari set out on its multifaceted Octo adventure, the brand has delivered something special to the culture of watchmaking itself with the Octo Finissimo Ultra. We take a look at how Bulgari went about creating the world’s thinnest watches

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FUTURE PROOFING
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FUTURE PROOFING

A. Lange & Söhne debuts three watches that are the result of careful planning and consideration, including the vagaries of market forces. Director of Product Development Anthony de Haas explains

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DARK TIDINGS
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DARK TIDINGS

We finally get to properly tackle the story of the Monaco, thanks to three new models in 2022, all of which confirm that it is indeed a paradoxical superstar

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HORN SECTION
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HORN SECTION

How the wristwatch would never have become the convenient and preferred means of wearing a timepiece, without the advent and simplicity of lugs or horns

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PALPABLE DESIRE
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PALPABLE DESIRE

Montblanc Managing Director of the Watch Division Laurent Lecamp talks with us about creating desire. He has identified three pillars, all of which are to be found in every new Montblanc watch this year

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TRIPLE THREAT
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TRIPLE THREAT

Moritz Grossmann CEO Christine Hutter re-introduces us to the brand, which we have been following from afar. Hutter is possibly the only independent founder, owner and business leader at a watchmaking firm who also happens to be a watchmaker

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CATALYTIC PROPERTIES
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CATALYTIC PROPERTIES

Platinum is, first and foremost, an important metal in industry, and its application there limits its potential in traditional watchmaking

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PRECIOUS TIME
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PRECIOUS TIME

With steel watches still streaking, collectors may want to shift their attention to more personal propositions. Nothing is more personal than a yen for precious metals

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ORIGIN STORY
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ORIGIN STORY

Presenting the general properties and fascinating history of platinum

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PLATINUM STANDARD
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PLATINUM STANDARD

Arguably the most noble of metals to grace watchmaking, platinum is frightfully difficult to come to grips with. Even so, the economic stars are looking right for this incredibly dense white metal to figure ever more prominently in watchmaking. We shed some light on the topic in our annual materials special.

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THE CONVERSATION: GETTING PHYGITAL
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THE CONVERSATION: GETTING PHYGITAL

Physical watch fairs are back, and the editors of WOW are all-in on the experience, even if they are not so keen on the word phygital. Of course, they also cheerfully educate each other on some watches…

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MIXED FORTUNES
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MIXED FORTUNES

The full platinum or gold watch may be too weighty for all tastes. Is bi-metal the way to go then? We make the case for and against

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DENSE MATTER
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DENSE MATTER

Hardly a traditional metal in watchmaking, platinum in the 21st century is used sparingly by the trade, typically to signify something truly special

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Jerome Cavadini Defines The Brand's Sustainability Plans
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Jerome Cavadini Defines The Brand's Sustainability Plans

Panerai Chief Operating Officer Jerome Cavadini defines the brand’s sustainability plans in terms of realism, and tells us how this plan took shape

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Meet Tino Bobe, Head of Manufacturing At A. Lange & Söhne
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Meet Tino Bobe, Head of Manufacturing At A. Lange & Söhne

A. Lange & Söhne Head of Manufacturing Tino Bobe completes our troika of conversations with veterans at the brand. His passion for the Glashütte brand and the novelties of 2021 are unmistakable and indispensable

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Rising Up
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Rising Up

The TAG Heuer Aquaracer collection gets a major refresh for 2021, with ergonomic performance top of mind. We put the watches through their paces while creating a visual impression of what they represent

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Dark Knight
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Dark Knight

The fastest way to enjoy ‘la nuova dolce vita’, the Ferrari Roma is a beautiful marriage of comfortable elegance and supreme speed – and she looks even more stunning with Singapore as her playground

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The New Metal Of Watchmaking - Titanium
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The New Metal Of Watchmaking - Titanium

Once the new metal of watchmaking - the vanguard of the superleggera timepiece - titanium has become a staple. Its properties are still winning fans, but today its biocompatibility is emerging as an important feature. Not only will we never be allergic to titanium, it might also be self-cleaning…

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Red Alert
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Red Alert

The BR03-92 Red Radar Ceramic is Bell & Ross’ incarnation of one of its cult favourites

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Elemental Breakthrough
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Elemental Breakthrough

Watchmakers continue to push the boundaries of material advancement with the tried-and-tested alongside special alloys and compositions

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