Pretty Baby might not be listed in the credits of Aziz Ansari's new film and feature directorial debut, Good Fortune, but it certainly is a character. The reason? Well, because it's a watch—but not just any watch. It's a 1978 18k Yellow Gold Rolex Cosmograph Daytona ref. 6263, and it plays a meaningful role in…
In particular, over the past five years, we've seen watches and jewelry gain popularity and status as asset classes. As a direct result, these luxury goods have become targets for theft and fraud amid the boom in the secondary market. Of course, there are steps you can take to protect against theft, from traveling smart…
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If you loved Panerai's quintessential Luminor collection but have a small wrist, you've been stuck looking longingly at the massive size of the 44mm or 47mm offerings and wishing for something smaller. In 2023, the Luminor Quaranta (and 2024's Quaranta Bitempo, a GMT offering) proved that downsizing to 40mm was…
Just in case you haven't been following the news, the Swiss watch industry is under significant pressure thanks to hefty 39% tariffs imposed on Swiss goods imported into the United States. Swatch Group is one of the biggest vertically integrated watchmakers in the Alpine nation, with brands ranging from Omega to Blancpain and Mido, to…
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With the brand's latest release, Christopher Ward is calling all adventurous types to take a closer look at the new C63 Sealander Extreme GMT. Representing CW's take on a more rough-and-tumble travel watch, this latest iteration of the C63 format offers a larger case and a number of travel and…
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We're a few weeks out from the start of the 10th anniversary edition of Dubai Watch Week, and with that, we're starting to see some special releases exclusive to Ahmed Seddiqi, the founding retailer behind the brand. The first we're covering is this new release from MB&F, a limited edition…