It’s a common dilemma that once you’ve decided on your next timepiece, a second dilemma can often kick in. Which material? Which band? Which colour? This (let’s face it, very fortunate) problem was recently confronted by our photographer Kristian, who, through various twists of fate, has just been reunited with his ‘first horological love’; the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms.http://timeandtidewatches.com/blancpain-fifty-fathoms-watch-journey/

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Designed to bring the Gevril name and quality reputation to a wider audience, GV2 watches are prized for their innovative designs and affordable prices. Almost every year GV2 introduces something new that amazes and excites watch aficionados, and 2014 is no exception.http://gevrilgroup.com/watchbrands/gv2-lucky-7-watch-collection/

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The technology behind mechanical watches dates back hundreds of years. It was first used in clocks in the 15th century; then miniaturized for use in pocket watches 200 years later. The wristwatch emerged in the mid-19th century but only gained lasting popularity in the 1920s.http://gevrilgroup.com/watchrepair/mechanical-vs-quartz-watches-romantic-or-pragmatist/

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No, an enthusiast collector’s life isn’t just full of “why I bought it” (one of my recurring topics here at Quill & Pad). Part of the frustration, but also part of the enjoyment of collecting, is the need to make choices; as Mom always said, you can’t have everything. http://quillandpad.com/2014/07/30/objects-of-desire-greubel-forsey/

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Enjoying my new Bell & Ross BR 03-92 New Steel http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=tree&goto=6836658&rid=12189#msg_6836658

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Ralph Lauren is one of the stalwarts of American Menswear – his singular vision has created one of the most enduring, and (appropriately for our subject matter) timeless styles.http://timeandtidewatches.com/ralph-lauren-safari-ralph-ups-watch-game/

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It’s pretty rare that a household name brand surprises you with a product, but in the case of the watch we’re looking at today, that’s exactly what happened. Victorinox, known of course for their Swiss Army knives as well as their watches, brings to mind a certain design vocabulary. One that speaks most clearly to a military aesthetic, particularly infantry field watches. Though they have made models that diverge, they tend to be in the way of modern sport aesthetics. So, when a clearly vintage inspired design showed up on their site, a watch that I don’t even recall seeing in Basel, I was surprised and intrigued.http://wornandwound.com/2014/08/06/victorinox-alliance-mechanical-review/

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