The International Watch & Jewelry Guild, "IWJG," if you're in the know, is comprised of over 8,400 members from 77 countries around the world. Per iwjg.com, it is "the world's most active central exchange for acquiring, buying, selling and trading fine watches; vintage, collectible timepieces, estate jewelry, and important diamonds." Per me, IWJG shows are…
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Let's go back to 2009 when MB&F started developing the first Legacy Machine. Their original idea was to use long, sculptural lugs ("horns") on the LM1 that looked nice. But they couldn't figure out whether the strap should sit closer to the case or the tip of the lug –…
Alright, I'll cut to the chase. Vacheron Constantin now has a Historiques 222 in steel. It has the same great dimensions (37mm by 7.95mm), the same movement, and the same vintage touches, now in more casual and affordable stainless steel, for $32,000. And yes, it’s awesome.
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When it comes to women's watches, Cartier, Rolex, and, to some degree, Audemars Piguet continue to dominate the conversation. But beneath the obvious, outward layer of "conventional" luxury watch consumption for women, there's a category I like to call non-derogatory jewelry-adjacent watches. These watches are design-led, often bedecked with gemstones, and always decorated with intention.…
Welcome back to Bring A Loupe, and happy New Year! After a two-week break of rest and relaxation for your dutiful columnist (and I hope for all of you as well), we're back with our first edition of 2025. As I write to you, I am down in Miami attending one of the largest vintage…
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Recently announced under the banner of Timex Japan's continued focus on recreating versions of the old school, so-called "OG" 8-Lap Ironman, we now have three brand new options that use steel for the case, the bezel and the pushers – and one even comes on a with a bracelet. While…
By now, my anachronistic love of pocket watches – my "pocket watch agenda," as it's become known – is well documented. I'm sure someone (maybe Rich) would have liked them to put a "no pocket watch" clause in my contract, but here we are again. Somehow, it's started to take hold, and a few friends…