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March 20, 2013
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GMT Watches: Top 5 The GMT is one of the most popular complications a watch can have. Although it was meant for pilots who travel through different time zones, business travelers also found their way to these watches.   |
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Linde Werdelin SpidoSpeed Although Linde Werdelin is a fairly young brand, it doesn't need much introduction, due to its popularity amongst watch collectors and aficionados. |
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Sihh 2012 We asked five of the world's most respected watch experts -- who also happen to be regular AskMen contributors -- to share their top pick from the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie, a major Swiss trade show most men can only dream of attending. |
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Ben Clymer |
How To: Start A Watch Collection This fashion tip will provide you with a fundamental understanding of watch terminology, the four different categories of watches (and when to wear them), the differences between collecting vintage and new watches, and, of course, where to find them. |
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Dress Watches: BaselWorld 2011 Every watch aficionado needs at least one dress watch he can wear during formal occasions, and BaselWorld debuted a few that are worthy of any collector's attention. |
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Steel Watches: Watch Snob Every great watch ever made has been done in steel; it is both durable and handsome. |
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Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Traditionnelle World Time This year, Vacheron Constantin's Patrimony collection expanded with its complicated World Time ref.86060 timepiece. |
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Linde Werdelin Interview Almost 10 years after Linde Werdelin timepieces were introduced, we look back with Jorn Werdelin on his career as an entrepreneur in the watch industry and his life before that. |
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March 6, 2013
Robert-Jan Broer |
Chronograph Watches The chronograph is one of the most popular watch complications. Although originally meant for recording time during sporting events like car or bike racing, the most famous "scientific" use of the chronograph was probably during the Apollo 13 flight in 1970. |
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February 4, 2014 |
The Watch Snob Finally Weighs In On SIHH 2014 When the most intriguing thing about you is your booth at the Salon International Haute Horlogerie -- the SIHH, and not your watches, you may have a problem. |
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Ariel Adams |
Breitling Cosmonaute Automatic Chronograph As a commemoration of the brand's 125th anniversary, Breitling will make just 1,000 pieces of these limited edition watches. |
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Robert-Jan Broer |
Watch Trends: Independent Watches Buying a watch from an independent watchmaking company is a good move. It differentiates you from the crowd that wears models belonging to one of the large watch conglomerates. |
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Gronefeld Exclusive Timepieces: One Hertz Gronefeld Exclusive Timepieces is led by brothers Bart and Tim Gronefeld, who were raised in a Dutch watchmaking family and educated at some of the best facilities in Switzerland. |
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All-Purpose Watches: Watch Snob Though IWC doesn't fare well with the Snob, he is a fan of the IWC Portuguese. "There are really only four watches that can do it all, and half of those four happen to be made by Rolex." |
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James Bassil |
Breitling Watches Interview Breitling's marketing director, Ben Balmer, discusses the ETA's movement moratorium, the difference between Swiss and Japanese watches and why men love timepieces. |
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Breguet Watches There are two brands that are part of the Swatch conglomerate that are worthy of more than a passing glance: Glashutte Original and Breguet. |
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The Watch Snob Q&A Oakley products fashionable or just trendy?... Choosing your first real timepiece... Using a mobile phone as a time-telling device... |
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November 12, 2012
Robert-Jan Broer |
Watches Under $1,000 There are a lot of interesting watch manufacturers that are fairly unknown but deliver a very interesting timepiece for the cost. |
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December 6, 2012
Jason Heaton |
Watchcase: Watch Fundamentals Artistry in watchmaking is not only in the movement. An expertly beveled shoulder or contrasting brushed and polished surfaces on a watchcase can be equally eye-pleasing and far more visible. |
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Watch Width Rugby build or not, there is no excuse for wearing a watch larger than 39 mm, which is just about the golden diameter for watches. |
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Maurice De Mauriac Watches: Watch Snob I'd like to learn more about boutique watches. Could you please steer me toward some other interesting watchmakers who produce watches under $5,000? |
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March 3, 2010
Ariel Adams |
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver The Diver presents an unpretentious rendition of the high-end sport watch line that everyone wants to own. |
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Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie 2013 Lange & Sohne could almost do no wrong once again, with its impressive 1815 Up/Down and Perpetual Calendar Rattrapante Chronograph being two highlights of the entire show. |
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Robert-Jan Broer |
Exotic Watches: BaselWorld 2011 Materials used for space programs and F1 car racing are now found in watches. |
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Linde Werdelin Watches In 2007, when the first recorded successful free climb to the summit of Mount Everest via the North East Ridge was completed, the climbers opted to use Linde Werdelin instruments -- a pretty strong endorsement. |
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Luxury Watches - Expedition Sports: Watch Snob I understand your concerns and welcome your question about luxury watches in the expedition sports category -- you have now provided me the chance to offer a definitive list of sport watches that are Watch Snob approved. |
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Linde Werdelin Watches Linde Werdelin watches are needlessly over-engineered but have a distinct theme. |
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Ariel Adams |
Chopard Classic Racing Chronograph The Chopard Classic Racing Chronograph proves that this watchmaker is dedicated to product evolution, not stagnation. |
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Zenith Watches Zenith is moving back in the right direction. |
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Robert-Jan Broer |
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Moon 39 Jaeger-LeCoultre was on a roll at this year's Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie in Geneva. |
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Thin Watches: Watch Snob The Watch Snob answers questions about Jaegar LeCoultre Master Grande Ultra Thin and Breitling watches. |
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GMT-Master II To slip truly beneath the radar, I say go vintage but find a Glycine Airman, the watch favored by Vietnam-era pilots. You'll need to get used to reading the 24-hour dial, but I'm sure you're up to the challenge. |
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Ben Clymer |
Men's Watch Trends: 2011 Tired of the same old men's watch designs? Curious about what's shaking up the watch industry? Join the club. |
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Ariel Adams |
The Argument For Rolex Watches Rolex has benefited from keeping its product line simple and consistent -- instead of releasing brand new models, it keeps refining existing designs. |
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Sinn Watches The Watch Snob talks about: Sinn watches... Rolex Explorer II... Omega Speedmaster... Patek Philippe... |
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Rafael Nadal's Winning Timepiece: Watch Snob My take is that Rafael Nadal is the best tennis player in the world and he deserves to be wearing the $525,000 RM 027 from Richard Mille. |
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Cartier Watches The Calibre de Cartier is the only Cartier watch that gets true horological props from the Snob. |
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Watch Snob: Watches That Impress The Boss This column answers questions such as how to select an expensive fashionable watch for a man's birthday. |
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Robert-Jan Broer |
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Audemars Piguet has introduced the new Offshore Chronograph collection. The company didn't let Royal Oak fans down. |
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Amos Kwon |
Bulova Accutron II Snorkel We've found a new dive-style watch that both echoes the beautiful horological past while imparting modern Swiss quality -- the Bulova Accutron II Snorkel Ref. 96B208. |
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Robert-Jan Broer |
Harry Winston Histoire De Tourbillon 2 We predict that there will be a number of Harry Winston Histoire de Tourbillon 2s that end up at auctions in a few years from now and will have very decent results. |
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Dwayne Smith |
The Argument Against Rolex Watches No one in their right mind should spend their hard earned money on a new Rolex. Here's why. |
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Rolex Watches Most of the people who write to me know nothing beyond the name on the dial. A complication to these people is the decision whether gold or platinum will make them look more impressive. |
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July 21, 2003
Kimberly Weisul |
When Time Is Money -- And Art Handcrafted watches draw devoted fans with deep pockets. |
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Panerai Luminor Marina Automatic This classic Italian dive watch has been updated with modern precision and construction, while lending a measure of distinctiveness to its wearer |
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Swiss Watches The world would be a far better place if it was run by men with an appreciation for fine timepieces, with the possible exception of Sarkozy -- but, then, he's French. |
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Watch Snob: The True Value Of Bell & Ross Bell & Ross watches are good-looking, and many people like them. However, they do something that is almost inexcusable in the eyes of the Watch Snob. |
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Ariel Adams |
Patek Philippe Nautilus Chronograph Patek Philippe is the straight and sober luxury watch brand that continues to soar in popularity and collector value. |
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Richard Mille Watches The Watch Snob asks if the Richard Mille watch is worth all the hype surrounding the brand. |
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Big Watches: Watch Snob Is TAG Heuer more "cool" to wear for 30-something folks than Rolex? Rolex seems to be for "elderly" folks or young, stuck-up folks who have no taste in fashion. |
