Author: Blake Buettner
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Parmigiani Stuns with L’Armoriale Répétition Mystérieuse
It’s been a good year for Parmigiani Fleurier releases. One consistent Watches & Wonders release that I hear enthusiasts of all stripes gush about is the new Toric, a stunning new rendition of the collection that launched the brand in 1996. The Tonda PF Sport watches have their own appeal, but this is a brand…
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Omega Goes Green with New Seamaster 300M in Titanium and Bronze Gold
Hot off the heels of two new steel Seamster 300M references, Omega is releasing a third today in green, bronze gold, and titanium. The new watch taps into the same vibes first seen on the No Time To Die Seamaster released around Daniel Craig’s final appearance as James Bond, a watch that has quickly become…
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New Ressence Type 9 Changes the Formula
Ressence is introducing a new collection this week in the Type 9, a watch that represents a new take on the brand’s ROCS system resulting in their smallest and thinnest creation to date. The focus of the Type 9 was ergonomics, and in service to this Ressence developed a new expression of their dynamic dial…
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Omega Drops Anticipated New Seamaster 300M Dive Watches
After a few months of speculation over a watch spotted on the wrist of actor Daniel Craig, Omega has officially revealed a pair of new Seamaster 300M divers that join a burgeoning collection. While no major structural changes are present, they do take the dial in a new direction first seen on the 60th Anniversary…
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Returns to Reverso Tribute Chronograph
The Reverso has proven to be a remarkably versatile platform from Jaeger-LeCoultre, particularly in modern guise as it taps into the core strengths of the design which, as ageless as it seems, is 90 years young this year. The Reverso has an interesting and varied history, even with its near 30 year gap in production,…
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The Timex Ironman 8-Lap OG TW5M54300 is a Different Kind of Reissue
From time to time, I find it healthy to take a step away from whatever the current meta of the watch enthusiast space happens to be, and reconnect with the space in your own manner. Over the past week or so, I’ve done just this by wearing something of a palette cleanser, but in the…
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Zenith Defy Extreme Diver Gets New Silver Dial
When Zenith released their new Defy Extreme Diver at Watches & Wonders earlier this year, it was a revelation. It was also the first sniff of a proper dive watch from the brand in years. The Defy name may date back to the ‘60s, and this was indeed released alongside a throwback of the original…
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Tudor Introduces FXD GMT ‘Zulu’ for Aéronautique Navale
It’s been fun to speculate at Tudor’s new releases over the past five years, mostly because it rarely results in anything accurate. The brand has a way of zigging just when you think they’re going to zag. But this has resulted in some of the great releases, giving us watches like the FXD, which has…