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Best American-born Watch Brands

Today, we move further afield with our Best Watch Brands series. In fact, this time we are looking beyond Europe and discussing the best American-born watch brands. The American watchmaking…

Katie Dickinson August 3, 2023

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Archival Revival: Best 1950s Inspired Watches

Today we continue our Archival Revival series with the 1950s. In comparison to the 1940s, the 1950s did see lots more evolution globally. Now that all efforts did not have…

Katie Dickinson July 20, 2023

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The Ultimate Guide to Seiko Case Shapes

Seiko has amassed a huge following during its lifetime. Both the brand and its founder, Kintarō Hattori, were key figures in establishing Japan as a watchmaking hub. Seiko started off…

Katie Dickinson June 29, 2023

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Archival Revival: Best 1940s Inspired Watches

After a short break, this week we resume our Archival Revival series with the 1940s. Of course, one of the most notable events of this time period was the outbreak…

Katie Dickinson May 26, 2023

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The History of Sternglas

Sternglas is famed for its beautiful Bauhaus watch designs. Based in Germany, the brand has been on the rise in the industry for a while now. However, despite being a…

Katie Dickinson May 24, 2023

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Best British Watch Brands

Britain has been home to many notorious watch brands over time. In fact, the origins of the watchmaking industry are strongly rooted in British soil. Cities such as London and…

Katie Dickinson May 3, 2023

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Archival Revival: Best 1930s Inspired Watches

Next up in our Archival Revival series is the 1930s. Following the boom of the Roaring 20s, the 1930s were comparatively difficult. The Great Depression swept through America, creating a…

Katie Dickinson April 25, 2023

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Archival Revival: Best 1920s Inspired Watches

Glitz, glamour, and galas: conversely to the 2020s, the roaring 20s were a time of youth and socialisation. Technology boomed, as did the economy, jazz music, and the flapper style…

Katie Dickinson April 15, 2023

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History of Hamilton Watches

An American-born brand adopted by the Swiss, Hamilton is a unique fusion of its multiple nationalities. Although it is now headquartered in Biel, Switzerland, Hamilton spent the first 111 years…

Katie Dickinson April 8, 2023

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Top 5 Movie Watches

Watches are no stranger to the silver screen. Although they can be a subtle and quite natural feature in films, they are never easily missed by watch lovers. In fact,…

Katie Dickinson March 28, 2023