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Independents: Great revision of the Classic

If you think back to the most iconic of Vianney's watches, the Antiqua perpetual, the design and the technical mastery share the stage. Together. Pressed to choose between design and watchmaking genius, I'm now inclined to believe I'd choose the former. This tribute to the art deco era warms my hear
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Vacheron Constantin: Quite special

For an ultra complicated watch, I appreciate the choice of a contemporary design. It is done in a style that is completely distinct from the ultra-complicated pocket watches of the 19th and early 20th century. Thanks for sharing a photo of this spectacular watch.
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Blancpain: My thoughts

I'm by no means an expert, but I've been observing these brands for twenty years. My thoughts. Most important is the watches. Many of the modern watches are not that appealing to the eyes. Lots of issues. Large cases, bad asymmetry, unnecessary text. The case sizes are fashionable, while the mechani
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Chopard: A real gem

In my opinion the AE XPS is very competitive with the AP Jumbo, even before taking price and availability into account. Great wrist shot.
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Independents: Too good to be true?

When released in 2019, the Gravity Equal Force line started at CHF 16 900. Very, very competitive for an original movement with the original level of finishing. Even with the simplified bridges, the current starting price of CHF 20 000 is very competitive in today's landscape. When we look at Armin
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Blancpain: Beautiful watch

Each lens allows us to see this wonderful vintage Fathoms in a different way. It's a great series of photographs.
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Independents: Have you seen the Type 3 BBB?

In my opinion, the Type 3 BBB is the purest expression of the Type 3 so far. Worth seeking it out, if you're giving all of the oil-filled watches a test drive. It may turn out to be your favourite. Of the watches you've tried on, the Type 3 BB or Type 3 W would be my choice. Does the lighter dial wo
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Independents: You could do worse than selling or trading it here.

After all, WPS may be the only place in the world where the majority may prefer your DB 25 over the Odysseus. The DB 25 is not beholden to the trends of the moment. Both great watches. There's an online retailer closely related to DeBethune's ownership. They would buy for sure. Alternatives may offe
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Chopard: Congratulations!

I'm quite happy to learn that you didn't have to play games to acquire this stunning watch. Hopefully a reminder that it is more satisfying to look where others do not.
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Glashütte Original: Still an Original

One of my favourites, a chiming countdown chronograph that many of today's watch enthusiasts may not be familiar with. The many fonts and a mixture of English and German on the dial are charming. If it was up to me, I would think about reallocating some of the single-watchmaker assembly resources to
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