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Patek Philippe Annual Calendar 5035 Owner Review by @watchesandwords
The practical complication of Patek Philippe, the Annual Calendar Ref. 5035 confuses most of the people I know. Firstly people do not know that Patek introduced the annual calendar complication with this watch at the 1996 Baselworld fair as a part of the practical complications collection. The annual calendar complication is invented by Patek Philippe.…
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Owner review: Habring2 Felix
When you think of Austria, elegance might not be the first thing that comes to mind. Rather one thinks of Schwarzenegger, Sound of Music, or Yodeling (Tourists quickly fall for our charm). It is all the more surprising that Austria is home to an independent watchmaker whose timepieces perfectly capture the essence of classic watchmaking…
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The European Gang Talkes Watches #7: Fake Watches and Fake Wonders
Want to hear unusual and dissenting opinions about last week’s new releases of «Watches and Wonders»? This is the show for you. This episode #7 of «The European Gang Talks Watches» was recorded on the evening of the fist day of this years «Watches and Wonders« (and the concurrent «Time to Watches» and «Masters of Horology»).…
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Owner review: Patek Philippe 5115J
Reserving a watch for memorable events and occasions adds a ceremonial cachet to the experience. It ritualises the moment a timepiece girdles the wrist till its dutiful return. For this reason, the Patek Philippe 5115J stands out among other watches in rotation. Anything short of exemplary is deemed unworthy of such distinction. A minimalistic time-only dial…
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Owner review: Seiko SNK381
The Seiko 5 back catalogue is extensive and was the back bone of their general market popularity, with some really worthy classics still available at very reasonable prices. The Seiko SNK381 has been gaining traction a lot lately within the community for good reason and again, like most of my watch purchases, blindsided me. Seiko…
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Owner Review: Breguet Classique 5907, Haute Horlogerie
One of the oldest watchmakers in the industry, Breguet has been a brand lately overshadowed by many of its peers. Some might attribute it to the recent trend of sports watches and an ever-changing lifestyle leading to a lower desire for formal dress watches. Let’s be honest, you’re not going to be seeing much of…
