When I titled this article, “Why European Watch Company bought Crown & Caliber from Hodinkee” I wanted to add: “Spoiler Alert: It wasn’t for the inventory.” However, space concerns and…
Why European Watch Company Bought Crown & Caliber From Hodinkee
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During Watches & Wonders Geneva earlier this year, Armin Strom introduced a striking new iteration of its One Week Skeleton—this time in lightweight titanium with enhanced skeletonization – making it a light-weight yet highly durable watch. Alluring in los, as well. Now we go hands-on with the timepiece. While the One Week has been part…
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Recently for my Top Watches of 2024 feature in Elite Traveler Magazine, I selected Corum as one of fewer than 30 watches to make the cut. The watch: the Golden…
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What’s Up With The Watches Of Switzerland Purchase Of Hodinkee?
This past Friday, retail giant Watches of Switzerland Group announced its acquisition of Hodinkee. Those in the watch world need no introduction to Hodinkee. It started as a platform to…
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Floyd Mayweather Buys $1 Million Avi Hue Gemstone Watch Set
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