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A higher beat rate can produce a smoother seconds hand and help a movement recover from brief disturbances, but it also brings greater demands on
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A higher beat rate can produce a smoother seconds hand and help a movement recover from brief disturbances, but it also brings greater demands on

A watch may begin as a mechanical object, but years of wear can turn it into something far more personal. We consider why collectors connect

German watch design is often called functional, but that only tells part of the story. From hardened tool watches to polished dress pieces and hand-finished

The Hanhart THERMOSPHERE Limited Edition is more than a fire service-inspired watch. Built around breathing apparatus timing procedures, this 42 mm tool watch limited to

This article reflects on the appeal of retro-inspired watches and why restrained design still feels so compelling. It considers smaller case sizes, traditional dial layouts,

For those who appreciate independent watchmaking with real artistic intent, the Home 2 is a rare opportunity. It brings together Hundertwasser’s world of organic architecture

In this review, Peter Kotsa shares that his favourite all time car from any manufacturer is a vintage Porsche 911, in classic Porsche chocolate brown.

A durable watch is not simply one that feels solid in the hand. From shock and magnetism to pressure, humidity and extreme temperature, proper testing

For more than three decades, German, family-run watch manufacturer Alexander Shorokhoff has been dedicated to creating fascinating horological innovations with intricate craftsmanship and exceptional design.

Peter Kotsa A Breath of Fresh Air – The New SINN 544 RS. The Sinn 544 RS is a sharply resolved automatic watch that pairs

The Tutima Patria Rose Gold Limited Edition Silver is a classically styled rose gold watch with a newly revealed mechanical character. Limited to only 9

The Tutima Patria Rose Gold Limited Edition Anthracite takes the refined Patria formula and gives it a darker, more modern edge. Limited to 9 pieces,

Aventurine, resonance and dual time watchmaking rarely meet in one watch, which is exactly what makes the Armin Strom Dual Time GMT Resonance Aventurine so

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In the latest Watch Journal article, we look at how function-first thinking has influenced German watchmaking, from Bauhaus design principles to the practical clarity found

The Moritz Grossmann Backpage Tremblage Blue turns the traditional movement display inside out. Created in platinum for Moritz Grossmann’s 200th birthday, this twelve-piece limited edition

The Jaeger & Benzinger Edition 6 Grey Moiré is not a watch that tries to impress through size or excess. Its appeal lies in the

Chronograph subdials are far more than dial decoration. They help record elapsed seconds, minutes, and hours while maintaining the clarity needed for practical timing. This

The Alexander Shorokhoff Kandy Avantgarde Blue is a limited-edition release that continues the expressive spirit of the Kandy Avantgarde collection. With its square stainless-steel case,

The Benzinger SWR Shades of Grey is not a watch that shouts for attention. Instead, it draws the eye through texture, shadow, light, and handcraft,