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Baltic's Aquascaphe Classic is the brand's longest-standing model, now seven years into its product cycle and still one of the best options for someone looking for an affordable, vintage-inspired diver. But any good product eventually needs a refresh, and, judging by the specs and photos, Baltic has done a strong…
The first time I ever saw an A. Lange & Söhne was in an article showcasing the Datograph on this very site, wherein it was discussed that Philippe Dufour considered it the greatest chronograph movement ever made. Despite being broadly familiar with fine watchmaking, having been first introduced to the idea in Aspen, Colorado, as…
Prices and listings for pre-owned watches from top-tier brands, including Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, and Rolex, increased after the U.S. announced significant tariffs on Swiss imports in August. But the rise was short-lived, according to data compiled by Everywatch, as buyers pushed back and the secondary market stabilized after the larger-than-expected duties were implemented. …
François-Henri Bennahmias, the charismatic executive who grew Audemars Piguet's annual sales beyond $2 billion while serving as CEO for more than a decade, is returning to the luxury industry as head of a new brand group. Bennahmias unveiled details of the venture called The Honourable Merchants Group that will invest in and develop brands and…
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Last week, Hermès quietly dropped two new titanium designs for the H08 line that stick closely to the already defined design language but add a light and subtle spin. Dimensions remain the same, with the 39mm-wide squared cushion case featuring a 42mm lug-to-lug and a thickness of 10.6mm. While many…
Sylvain Berneron is in high demand, and so are his watch designs. Just last week, a 34-millimeter version of his debut time-only watch, the Berneron Mirage, came up for public auction for the first time, and bidding soared beyond the CHF80,000 high estimate to fetch a staggering CHF241,300, including fees. Having previously worked in the…
