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First Look – The Updated Longines Master Collection now gets Light Blue Dials

First Look – The Updated Longines Master Collection now gets Light Blue Dials

The Longines Master Collection is, without a doubt, one of the brand’s most important ranges, with the mission to mix traditional mechanical watchmaking and everyday usability. The brand’s one watch collection, if you will. First presented in 2005, it has been entirely revamped earlier this year with revised cases, new dial patterns, reshaped hands and […]

The Longines Master Collection is, without a doubt, one of the brand’s most important ranges, with the mission to mix traditional mechanical watchmaking and everyday usability. The brand’s one watch collection, if you will. First presented in 2005, it has been entirely revamped earlier this year with revised cases, new dial patterns, reshaped hands and

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First Look – The New Longines Master Chrono Monopusher (Incl. Video)

First Look – The New Longines Master Chrono Monopusher (Incl. Video)

Earlier this year, Longines completely overhauled its long-running Master collection. The updates included new dials, colours, sizes and a lot more on top of that, to give it a fresh new look and feel for the coming years. But there was one element of the range missing, and that was the more complicated side of […]

Earlier this year, Longines completely overhauled its long-running Master collection. The updates included new dials, colours, sizes and a lot more on top of that, to give it a fresh new look and feel for the coming years. But there was one element of the range missing, and that was the more complicated side of

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First Look – The Updated Longines Master Chronograph Moonphase (Incl. Video)

First Look – The Updated Longines Master Chronograph Moonphase (Incl. Video)

As the most complex expression of Longines’ watchmaking capabilities, the Master Chronograph Moonphase can be considered not only the collection’s flagship, but also one of the brand’s poster boys. Ever since its introduction in 2005, it has been part of the Master line-up, pairing some of the most classical and well-loved indications into a single, […]

As the most complex expression of Longines’ watchmaking capabilities, the Master Chronograph Moonphase can be considered not only the collection’s flagship, but also one of the brand’s poster boys. Ever since its introduction in 2005, it has been part of the Master line-up, pairing some of the most classical and well-loved indications into a single,

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First Look – Omega Refreshes the Speedmaster 38mm Collection, Including a Moonwatch-Like Black No-Date (with Video)

First Look – Omega Refreshes the Speedmaster 38mm Collection, Including a Moonwatch-Like Black No-Date (with Video)

When talking about the Speedmaster, most watch enthusiasts will immediately think about “The One”, the legendary Moonwatch Professional model. An evolution of the concept launched in 1957, the first watch worn on the Moon, and the only watch ever approved for NASA’s missions to the Moon, this iconic watch is only one element of a vast collection […]

When talking about the Speedmaster, most watch enthusiasts will immediately think about “The One”, the legendary Moonwatch Professional model. An evolution of the concept launched in 1957, the first watch worn on the Moon, and the only watch ever approved for NASA’s missions to the Moon, this iconic watch is only one element of a vast collection

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Hands-on – The Porsche Design Chronograph 1 All-Titanium, Now With Leather Straps

Hands-on – The Porsche Design Chronograph 1 All-Titanium, Now With Leather Straps

Small changes can go a long way, but when a watch goes from bracelet-only (sort of) to a leather strap, it can go a very long way. Especially when said watch is a true pioneer in the field, with historical relevance and iconic design importance. Sounds like a bold claim, but when it comes to the […]

Small changes can go a long way, but when a watch goes from bracelet-only (sort of) to a leather strap, it can go a very long way. Especially when said watch is a true pioneer in the field, with historical relevance and iconic design importance. Sounds like a bold claim, but when it comes to the

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Introducing – The Peacock Black Hole III Curved Guilloche Central Tourbillon; Bold, Complex yet Attainable

Introducing – The Peacock Black Hole III Curved Guilloche Central Tourbillon; Bold, Complex yet Attainable

The tourbillon, one of the most fascinating technical devices created, remains today a technical challenge that often comes at a cost. And when it comes to centrally positioned tourbillons, the landscape becomes even narrower. Only a handful of watches, mostly from independent watchmakers or high-end brands, feature this specific regulator: Omega (the first on the […]

The tourbillon, one of the most fascinating technical devices created, remains today a technical challenge that often comes at a cost. And when it comes to centrally positioned tourbillons, the landscape becomes even narrower. Only a handful of watches, mostly from independent watchmakers or high-end brands, feature this specific regulator: Omega (the first on the

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Introducing – The Jacques Bianchi x Olympique de Marseille OM200, a Natural Connection

Introducing – The Jacques Bianchi x Olympique de Marseille OM200, a Natural Connection

French brand Jacques Bianchi comes from a military diving background dating back to the 1980s and 1990s, with its watches promising superior legibility and a practical design. The JB200 Diver was initially developed for the French Navy’s diving units, and that case has since become the foundation for the brand’s modern dive watches. The watch […]

French brand Jacques Bianchi comes from a military diving background dating back to the 1980s and 1990s, with its watches promising superior legibility and a practical design. The JB200 Diver was initially developed for the French Navy’s diving units, and that case has since become the foundation for the brand’s modern dive watches. The watch

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Buying Guide – Four Captivating Watches With Inverted Movements

Buying Guide – Four Captivating Watches With Inverted Movements

For those with a passion for mechanics, like surely many us have, there’s something magical about seeing a watch movement run. Seeing a whole bunch of minuscule parts working in perfect harmony to tell time, and well beyond just the passing of hours, minutes and seconds, just never gets old. With the vast majority of […]

For those with a passion for mechanics, like surely many us have, there’s something magical about seeing a watch movement run. Seeing a whole bunch of minuscule parts working in perfect harmony to tell time, and well beyond just the passing of hours, minutes and seconds, just never gets old. With the vast majority of

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The ABCs of Time – The History and Evolution of Watch Clasps

The ABCs of Time – The History and Evolution of Watch Clasps

Following up on our recent ABCs of Time article on the history of watch bracelets, we turn our attention to clasps, which are much more than simple closures today. In fact, some of the best are R&D marvels with intense engineering, CNC machining, extensive hand finishing and dozens of parts requiring extremely tight tolerances. The […]

Following up on our recent ABCs of Time article on the history of watch bracelets, we turn our attention to clasps, which are much more than simple closures today. In fact, some of the best are R&D marvels with intense engineering, CNC machining, extensive hand finishing and dozens of parts requiring extremely tight tolerances. The

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The Petrolhead Corner – Three Incredible New Hypercars From The Monterey Car Week

The Petrolhead Corner – Three Incredible New Hypercars From The Monterey Car Week

Just last week, we showed you a pair of stunning Porsches made by Singer Vehicle Design and, surprisingly, Louis Vuitton, launched at the 2026 Monterey Car Week. It was a week full of surprises, with records being shattered left and right for some of the rarest and most special cars, both old and new (40 […]

Just last week, we showed you a pair of stunning Porsches made by Singer Vehicle Design and, surprisingly, Louis Vuitton, launched at the 2026 Monterey Car Week. It was a week full of surprises, with records being shattered left and right for some of the rarest and most special cars, both old and new (40

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