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After 35 years of watch collecting, the author is enjoying retirement with a small collection. Despite the high price of watches, they made a purchase and were pleasantly surprised when offered an ear

Awaiting arrival of special L Leroy watch, Osmior alloy from Paris. Designed by Denis Flageollet, pre-De Bethune co-founding. Appreciative of case, hands, and dial designs, reminiscent of future De Be

Collector's shift from Patek Philippe to independent brands, singling out Cartier due to superior design. Admiration for Cartier's vintage-inspired watches and Breguet influences. Four Cartier models

Collector discusses the increase in independent watchmakers entering the industry, leading to more discerning criteria for watch purchases. Despite usual deliberation, he quickly buys a limited watch

The author is fascinated by vintage watches due to their smaller size and unique charm. Despite owning only two vintage watches in three decades, their passion for vintage timepieces has been reignite

The rise of small independent watch brands offers options for every budget. The Sero Watch Company's Signature model, launching on 29 March 2026 for 890 euros, features a Sellita movement. The Italian

In 2017, Jonathan Ward created the Icon Duesey watch, featuring a unique design with separate windows for jump hour and minutes, real onyx dial, and Dubois Depraz module on an ETA2892-A2 movement. Lim

The article discusses the author's dilemma in choosing between two similar watches with different dials from Horologically Unique. Despite the lack of uniqueness in design, the author praises the abse

The author's admiration for their Patek Philippe 7200R London Edition watch is shifting to the new Daniel Roth Ultra Thin in rose gold. To fund this new acquisition, the author will sell two other wat

The author was apprehensive about buying the LM101 watch due to previous issues with a rose gold model. Decided to give it a second chance as the movement had been improved with a Straumann double hai

The author's favorite Cartier watch is the Cloche due to its unique design and versatility. After missing out on the 2021 model, they were surprised to be offered a special salmon dial version exclusi

The Gronefeld Brothers released 388 pieces of their new watch, the Manueel One, featuring a salmon tremblage dial and a modified Sellita SW210 manual movement, priced at 2,150 euros. The 38.5mm case m

When the rose gold Credor Eichi ll was launched in 2018, I rushed to my AD to try it on but unfortunately the watch did not ignite the necessary passion from within me. The porcelain dial, hand painte

The Elka Watch Company, founded by Hakim El Kadiri, offers a minimalist D Series Essence watch with a limited run of 25 pieces. The 40.8mm watch features a La Joux-Perret movement, a sunburst blue dia

While in London, the writer stumbled upon a stunning clock at Asprey, overshadowing a planned visit to the FP Journe boutique. Surprisingly, the clock revealed itself to be a quarter repeater and a gr

During a brief visit to Brussels, the writer fell in love with a Rolex Day Date 36 in platinum, even though they typically prefer dress watches over sports watches. The watch, with a stunning dial col

The author has owned remarkable watches including a De Bethune DB8 monopusher chronograph. At 42.4mm, it features beautifully designed lugs allowing a supple strap to wrap perfectly. With a simple, le

A person of two extremes! Last week, received De Bethune DB8 monopusher chronograph. Second watch, a Mr Jones automatic jump hour and jump minutes in a creative design.

The author owns prestigious watch brands, but values a Patek Philippe 3878J above all. Produced from 1981-1998 in limited numbers, the author secured one from London in 2018 due to their dealer's spec

A watch enthusiast shares his journey of designing a timepiece with Voutilainen and Cattin, featuring a titanium case and a La Joux Perret movement. Despite Voutilainen's high prices, this creation of