Some collectors occasionally opine that Audemars Piguet may be somewhat a victim of its own success, so far as their famous Royal Oak and (particularly) the ultra-popular Royal Oak Offshore watch lines are concerned. What they are of course talking about is the dominating presence of these collections within the …
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At the tender age of 34 – this producer, rapper, singer and songwriter has the world eating out of his hand. In his young 34 years, Pharrell Williams has won 3 Grammy’s, was named Producer of the Year, and has worked with some of the biggest names in music such …
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Of all the watches which have complications (anything beyond the function of telling the time) my favorites are those which display one or more timezones. Unlike certain complications, such as the tourbillon or the minute repeater whose primary appeal is their beauty and/or complexity, the GMT/UTC/dual time watch has truly …
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If you take a moment to think about high prestige watchmaking, these are probably the things that come to mind: gold or platinum cases (or finely finished stainless steel), a shiny, luxurious bracelet, or glittering rhodium-plated or German silver movements, decorated with traditional finishing. And, in many instances, this is …
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Ok, Audemars Piguet fans, and Royal Oak/Royal Oak Offshore watch fans in particular – get ready for the huge rush surrounding the wild new Royal Oak Offshore Alinghi Team Chronograph. With this one, Audemars Piguet has, in my opinion, created a sensation that will take its place amongst such Royal …
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To some, a watch is merely a means to an end, an object which provides them the time of day at a glance. To others, the watch is a symbol of their position in life, a subtle indication that they have “arrived” at a certain point of achievement, and in …
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A beautiful watch is all about details. I am reminded of this each and every time I pull a new watch from it’s box, or unbuckle one of my own cherished timepieces. As silly as it sounds, I catch myself frequently staring at the smooth, distinct beat of a second …
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