Bernhardt Watch Company Corsair

…and by “hard times,” I don’t just mean economic ones. Men like wearing indestructible watches on their wrists, even if it’s just to grill steaks or boast at the water cooler. With a 316L stainless steel case sealed to 200m of water, solid screw-linked... 

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1930s Cartier Jump Hour: A Rare Piece of Old World Charm And Possibly The Original Digital Watch

We have featured a wandering hour watch and even a crazy, crazy hours watch , but one of the most common non-traditional configurations for a watch is the jumping hour ( here is a great modern jumping hour from Perrelet ).? They still are not that common,... 

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Snow White Rolex Date: A Fresh Faced Classic from 1969

We have often called the Rolex Datejust / OP Date one of the most versatile watches ever made.? We would never, ever knock anyone that owns one or wears one regularly.? That said, we are rarely really attracted to them.? Sure we have featured a few, like... 

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A Look at Maurice de Mauriac: Zurich’s Only Watch Manufacturer And A Brand To Watch

Maurice de Mauriac holds an interesting place in the watch world. It is not really a new brand, nor is it an old brand. It is, however, a brand that we can certainly endorse and one we see big things coming from in the very near future Maurice de Mauriac... 

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Itay Noy & The City Square: Israel’s Prodigal Designer’s Most Interesting Watch

Many of you may not be familiar with Itay Noy, but perhaps you should be.? He is a designer of the first order, he holds a BFA in jewelry design in addition a masters from the prestigious Design Academy Eindhoven in Holland.? His work has been on display... 

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The Franck Muller 7000 Chronograph: A “Remarkably Beautiful Watch”

We mentioned Franck Muller but once before ( discussing their aptly named “crazy hours” watch ).? This brand is probably best well known by the masses for models such as the Crazy Hours and other novelties of eccentricity.? The watch we have... 

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