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Montblanc Geosphere Chronograph

By Nancy Olson The Watches & Wonders Geneva 2023 show is in full swing and we are still discovering great new pieces. In fact, Montblanc this year does not disappoint. The brand’s new mountain-inspired Montblanc 8000 Capsule Collection is a tribute to the world’s fourteen highest peaks—each over 8,000 meters above sea level—and the climbers…

Christopher Ward C1 Grand Malvern Jumping Hour Watch Review

Christopher Ward C1 Malvern Jumping Hour watch on Milanese mesh bracelet.

British-based watch brand  with workshops in Switzerland, Christopher Ward unveils its newest affordable yet complex timepiece: C1 Grand Malvern Jumping Hour. We have written about Christopher Ward before here, especially when the brand launched the Malvern watches.  Because we have borrowed and worn the Malvern, we know the remarkable value/quality standards this brand offers. The…

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Watch Review: Tutima Elevates German Watchmaking with 90th Anniversary Tempostopp In-House-Made Chronograph Watch

Tutima Tempostopp chronograph with in-house-made caliber is being built in a limited edition of just 90 pieces for the 90th anniversary of the brand.

There are  a lot of exciting new timepieces coming from German watch brand Tutima this year, but none as breathtaking and complex to build as the bi-compax chronograph designed to celebrate the brand’s 90th anniversary: Tempostopp.  Before you get too excited – we have to warn you of the worst thing about this watch: just 90…

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WatchStars Awards for Best “Stars” Go to Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Hermes, Bulgari

WatchStars Award Ceremony took place in Baselworld 2017 and honors watches unveiled at last year's Baselworld.

Last month in Basel, the annual international WatchStars Awards were presented to winning watches in five categories. Honoring “the best watches of the world,” Watchstars gives awards based on 2016 introductions that are in stores now.  Roberta Naas, founder of ATimelyPerspective, is one of the approximately 90 judges from around the world on the panel. Winners gathered for…

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Four Top Dive Watches Unveiled at Baselworld 2017, at Less Than $3,000: Eterna, Oris, Edox, Citizen

Edox Delfin, the Original Water Champion, in new updated diver version.

Today’s active lifestyles are all about exploration and sports. One of the top hobbies, especially in warm weather and tropic environs, is diving. While diving requires a lot of equipment and can be a bit costly, it can also be affordable. Imagine diving the incredibly beautiful yet super affordable Bali, for instance. That may well…

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