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Zenith Heritage 146: retro blue or brown

by Lex Stolk on 14/02/2017

‘Look mom, no date!’ The Heritage 146 is a re-interpretation of one of Zenith’s historic 1960s models. The 38mm case is delightfully slender and the absence of a date keeps the dial refreshingly clean. A great new El Primero-equipped chronograph in blue or brown.

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Angelus U10 Tourbillon Calavera: unique piece of art

by Lex Stolk on 13/02/2017

The Angelus U10 Tourbillon Calavera is a timepiece and a piece of art in one. And just one piece is built. This unique watch pays tribute to the old tradition of Mexican Calaveras. These are part of a very ancient tradition of memento mori. A very appropriate theme for a timepiece.

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Purple tears of joy and sadness: MB&F Legacy Machine Perpetual

by Lex Stolk on 13/02/2017

We suspect this purple perpetual calendar by Max & friends is a tribute to the artist Prince, who conquered the world with his emotional song ‘Purple Rain’ and who passed away last year. Either way, this Legacy Machine Perpetual with its 581 components and purple dial is a fantastic composition.

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Chopard L.U.C GMT One of L.U.C Time Traveler One: een werelds dilemma

by Lex Stolk on 12/02/2017

Those with a penchant for the finer things in life know about the L.U.C collection by Chopard. The manufacture in the Swiss town of Fleurier builds unique movements that have no trouble at all competing with the established names in haute horlogerie, and has been doing so for 20 years.

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Onbreekbare Casio G-Shock: shokerend ambitieus

by Lex Stolk on 11/02/2017

A Casio G-Shock that will fetch 10 grand? It's only a few years away. A mechanical movement in a Casio? Who knows. A visit to Casio is a shocking experience in more ways than one. The Japanese watch giant doesn't exactly hide its pride, dynamic and ambition under a bushel. A report from Japan.

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Carbon or titanium? The Hublot Big Bang Unico GMT lets you choose

by Lex Stolk on 10/02/2017

The world has become a very small place. It has become so easy to travel around the globe but because of all the different time zones it is still difficult to adept to keep in sync. Physically, mentally AND watch-wise. That’s why you need a Hublot Big Bang Unico GMT for instance.

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The Voutilainen Vingt-8 ISO is a Nobel Prize-winner

by Lex Stolk on 10/02/2017

The Finnish brand Voutilainen didn’t find inspiration for its latest creation in the 1,000 lakes of the motherland. Their latest creation, the Vingt-8 ISO is inspired by a Nobel Prize-winning study on human behaviour.

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