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Meek Mill Gets Real On The Cost Of Freedom And How He Decided To Control His Own Business

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Meek Mill gets real about the cost of freedom, the struggle to keep it real and how he let himself be vulnerable on his new album, “Expensive Pain.” READ MORE

Gérald Genta’s Most Iconic Designs Up For Auction

Gérald Genta’s Most Iconic Designs Up For Auction

No other designer has left such a mark on the industry as Gérald Genta. He was the man that gave us two of the most important stainless steel sports watches in history, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and the Patek Philippe Nautilus. As a true creative force, it didn’t stop there, as he also worked for various other brands, designing icon after icon. A decade after his death, we get a rare glimpse into his archive as Sotheby’s is auctioning one hundred of his original designs, including those of the Nautilus and the Royal Oak. READ MORE

Haute Complication: Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Hybris Mechanica Calibre 185

Haute Complication: Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Hybris Mechanica Calibre 185

For decades Jaeger-LeCoultre has been known as the watchmakers’ watchmaker. The reason behind this is that its movements, and they have made over 1200 different calibers to date, are so good that they also supplied them to some of the greatest names in the watchworld, such as Cartier, Audemars Piguet, and Van Cleef & Arpels. One field in which they excel in particular is that of grande complications. In this, Jaeger-LeCoultre likes to challenge itself, as they did this year with the Reverso Hybris Mechanica Calibre 185. READ MORE

Wrist Aficionado: A Click-And-Mortar Success Story

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Wrist Aficionado, a pre-owned luxury watch specialist and seller, is one of the few modern businesses whose customers prefer a hybrid approach. READ MORE

Jaeger-LeCoultre Presents “Atelier d’Antoine” Highlighting The Importance Of Interaction

Jaeger-LeCoultre Presents “Atelier d’Antoine” Highlighting The Importance Of Interaction

A watch is often an object of true beauty by itself, but its appreciation will only increase when you know more about the brand, its history, and how the watch is made. In the last few decades, brands are trying to educate the public more about their history. They often do this not in direct connection with the launch of a new watch but simply to showcase their rich heritage. Doing so is also a challenge by itself, as many brands were founded over a century ago and didn’t exactly sit still, meaning that there is a lot to share. Visiting a manufacture is another way of getting a much deeper understanding of a brand and what makes them unique. Until recently, this was a privilege often only extended to VIP clients and journalists, but not anymore. READ MORE

Watches Of Switzerland Announces Acquisition Of Analog Shift, Offering Vintage + Pre-Owned Timepieces

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Watches of Switzerland has announced the group’s acquisition of Analog Shift, the premier retailer for vintage + pre-owned timepieces. READ MORE

Bold And Bronze: The Staying Power Of A Not So New Material

Zenith Pilot Type 20 Extra Special Bronze 2015 Wrist

As a material, does bronze have an imposing history playing, especially an essential role from around 3300 till 600 BC. During this period, which is even named the Bronze age, was the alloy made from combining tin with copper. The advantage of bronze was that it is very malleable and also less brittle than, for example, cast iron, so perfect for making a great variety of different objects. As the material is very resistant to corrosion from seawater, it has also played a particularly important role in maritime history. READ MORE

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