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Zodiac Introduces Mid-Century-Inspired Watches

Angelika Pokovba — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 15:00:21 +0000

Swiss watchmaker Zodiac has designed a new collection, dubbed the Grandrally, with pieces inspired by the brand's own '60s & '70s archives.

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New Alpina Horological Smartwatch Reinvents Cool

Patrick Galizio — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 14:46:16 +0000

Image: Alpina. This May, Polar exploration legend Børge Ousland and young explorer Vincent Colliard found themselves at the precipice of one of Alaska’s most dangerous glaciers, the Stikine ice-field, unsupported and armed only with a pack of supplies, tools, and Alpina Horological Smartwatches. Now available worldwide, and just as ready to be eye-candy as it

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Bovet’s Timelessly Intricate Virtuoso VII Retrograde Perpetual Calendar

Chloe Kim — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 13:41:40 +0000

Image: Bovet. An esteemed Swiss manufacturer of luxury timepieces since 1822, Bovet introduced its latest design, the Virtuoso VII Retrograde Perpetual Calendar, a third of the Amadeo Fleurier Complications collection. Functional as both a pocket watch and a wristwatch, this exquisite model continues the house’s tradition launched by its founding father, Edouard Bovet, who was

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From Type to Timepiece, Mondaine Uses Helvetica Font as Muse

Isabela Montalvo — Fri, 20 Feb 2015 20:03:42 +0000

Image: Mondaine. Swiss watch brand Mondaine has used one of the world’s most iconic fonts, Helvetica, as its muse for its latest family line of watches. Developed in 1957 by typeface designer Max Miedinger, Helvetica has become ubiquitous for its usage in public transportation systems—including the New York City subway and Chicago L—as well as in familiar logos such as BMW, American

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South Lane Debuts AVANT Collection

Sam Del Rowe — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 17:00:11 +0000

Image: South Lane. Scandinavian watchmaker South Lane presents its new AVANT collection, the brand’s first to include leather components with its timepieces. Inspired by a 2013 relocation to East London, the innovative collection combines avant-garde detailing with traditional minimalist aesthetic for a fresh design interpretation that remains true to the company’s roots. Three new Swiss-made timepieces

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Launched Today: First Ever Collection of Jack Spade Watches

Evan Ross Katz — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 21:44:55 +0000

Remember back in January when we told you about Jack Spade’s inaugural timepiece collection for Spring? Just nod along with us: Yes! Of course you do. So, consider this the most gentle of reminders—we’re barely nudging you—when we tell you that the collection hits stores and online today. The collection, practically showboating with thirty-seven distinct

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