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iW’s 2014 Watch Madness- Meet the Players
iW’s 2014 Watch Madness will kick off on March 4th with exciting match ups in Round 1, during which 32 watches will go head-to-head. We need you to VOTE. Each round will be open for 24 hours and this...
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Red Carpet Wristwatches at the 2014 Academy Awards
As celebrities recover from red carpet marathons and after party libations, iW is taking stock of the horological sightings during the 86th Annual Academy Awards on Sunday, March 2. Scroll over the...
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Exploring the MB&F Legacy Machine No. 2
Max Büsser and his Friends (with a capital F) tackled a long-standing horological challenge with the MB&F Legacy Machine No. 2. The retro-futuristic LM2, which debuted last year and is now being...
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Rado Celebrates Tennis, Unveils Esenza Ceramic Touch
By Roberta Naas, founder, www.atimelyperspective.com Rado had a busy schedule Monday night. The Swiss watch brand celebrated its affiliation with tennis and with tennis great Andy Murray for World...
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Frederique Constant and Alpina Embrace Google Glass
As the Google Glass initiative progresses, the emerging technology has caught the eye of watch brands, Frederique Constant and Alpina. The two brands recently joined the Official Google Glass Explorer...
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Gold Standards: The Critical Role of Gold in Watchmaking
Metallurgical innovations have informed case making for centuries. Here’s a look at the critical role of gold in watchmaking history and a review of new gold alloys. Gold doesn’t work alone. Au, the...
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This Week in Watches
Arnold & Son DTE Arnold & Son celebrates its 250th anniversary this year with the DTE, a double tourbillon escapement dual time watch. The timepiece is powered by an A&S8513 movement...
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Roger Dubuis’ Gregory Bruttin Discusses the 2014 Hommage Collection
In January, iW sat down with Gregory Bruttin, Director of Movement Development for Roger Dubuis, to discuss the re-imagining of the Hommage Collection. Bruttin worked directly with Roger Dubuis...
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Battling Magnetism
Long the focus of military watches, dive watches and other models aimed at a technically minded customer, more watch companies today note their ability to resist magnetic fields. When Omega last...
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Breitling Jet Team Reaches US in 2015
The Breitling Jet Team will perform in the U.S. for the first time in 2015. Made up of seven L-39 C Albatris jets, the team can reach soeads of up to 565 mph and have flown across 36 countries around...
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WATCH MADNESS ENTERS THE SWEET SIXTEEN
iW’s 2014 Watch Madness kicked off last week. 32 watches went head-to-head in competition, but only sixteen watches made it to the next round. TODAY marks the start to the SWEET SIXTEEN, round two....
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Audemars Piguet CEO Xavier Nolot Discusses the Royal Oak Concept GMT Tourbillon
Every year since 2002, Audemars Piguet has produced inventive timepieces to the Royal Oak Concept collection. The ever-evolving collection was originally created as tribute to the 30th Anniversary of...
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This Week in Watches
Arnold & Son Limited Edition DSTB In celebration of its 250th anniversary, Arnold & Son debuted it’s latest 2014 novelty, the DSTB. The timepiece is powered by an A&S6003 mechanical...
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Destination Basel
Retailers, exhibitors, journalists and watch enthusiasts alike make an annual voyage to Basel, Switzerland, each spring to attend the most important event in the watch and jewelry industry, BaselWorld....
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WATCH MADNES: WELCOME TO THE ELITE EIGHT
iW’s 2014 Watch Madness is in full swing, having just kicked off the Elite Eight. 32 watches have gone head-to-head in competition, only one will win. Now, more than ever, your vote counts to determine...
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Rolex and Patek Philippe Highlight Antiquorum’s Geneva Auction
Earlier this week, Antiquorum concluded its “Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces” auction in Geneva, having earned over $3.8 million. Final hammer on a Rolex Ref. 6200 with Explorer Dial achieved...
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What’s New with Watch Straps
Watch straps make a difference in the way a watch looks. By changing the strap on a watch, the timepiece becomes new again – offering freshness and change for both men’s and women’s watches. Among the...
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BASELWORLD PREVIEW- Omega Speedmaster Mark II
In 1969 Omega introduced its Speedmaster Mark II, a timepiece that was powered by the same space-tested, hand-wound caliber 861 found inside the Moonwatch. This year Omega debuts this updated...
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WATCH MADNESS DOWN TO FINAL FOUR
iW’s 2014 Watch Madness is in full swing, having just kicked off the FINAL FOUR. 32 watches have gone head-to-head in competition since March 4, leaving Arnold & Son, Carl F. Bucherer,...
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BASELWORLD PREVIEW- Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon Spacemaster Orbital II
Ball soars to new heights with its newest mechanical chronograph, built for adverse conditions with space exploration in mind. Ball’s long-time relationship with space pilot Brian Binnie factored into...
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