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This Blockbuster Chronograph Quietly Nails a Divisive Design Choice

Few films in recent memory have launched with as much Hollywood horsepower as F1 The Movie. Backed by Apple Original Films with a reported budget of $250 million, the project unites blockbuster talent across the board. Top Gun: Maverick director Joseph Kosinski leads the charge, with Jerry Bruckheimer producing and Brad Pitt starring—and co-producing—alongside a…

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An Underrated Tool Watch Brand Gave Its Most Wearable Chronograph a Coveted Look

Maybe it’s the versatility of the monochromatic color scheme, the iconic vintage examples, or the adorable colloquialism, but watch fans love “panda” dials. From the Newman Rolex Daytona, the original Hamilton Chrono-Matic and the second-generation Seiko Speedtimer to the slew of affordable alternatives, we just can’t get enough of the black-and-white dial layout. If you’re…

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G-Shock Came Up With a Productive Use for AI: Making Stronger Watches

At this point, everybody can agree that AI is not the magic wand we were promised would improve every aspect of life. It clogs up our social media feeds with slop, routinely provides inaccurate answers, frustrates routine work tasks and threatens the stability of all creative arts, democratic governments and trust in news media. However,…

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This Brand’s Best Looking Watch in Years Reps a 186-Year-Old Sporting Event

Every year since 1839, the world’s best rowing athletes have gathered on a stretch of the Thames River near Oxford University for the Henley Royal Regatta. Considered the most precious rowing competition, even rivaling the Olympics, it pits college and club teams against each other with the sport’s greatest glory on the line. As a…

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This Quirky Ceramic Moonphase Watch Is Hiding Some Serious Innovation

The horological world has a long history of combining watches with cartoon characters. Take, for instance, the longstanding trend of Snoopy watches. It might be easy for some folks to dismiss these watches as cutesy marketing schemes…. Check out the original article: [Gearpatrol] This Quirky Ceramic Moonphase Watch Is Hiding Some Serious Innovation

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Is It Worth Getting An Apple Watch With Cellular Support? Here’s What You Should Know

When it comes to buying an Apple Watch, there are several things you should take note of, such as the different international versions, support for your preferred apps, and compatibility with other Apple devices. These days, there are even a ton of Apple Watch accessories by Apple, as well as third-party manufacturers, designed to enhance…

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Why Your Apple Watch Is Only Charging To 80% (And Why You Shouldn’t Worry)

Gone are the days when the only thing your watch can do is tell time. Today, smartwatches, such as the popular Apple Watch, are capable of a wide range of new functionalities. For instance, the Apple Watch Series 10 includes features like checking the water temperature while on a swim, locating your iPhone with a…

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14 New Watches You Missed from G-Shock, Zenith, Longines and more.

From afar, the watch industry may seem unhurried. But every passing day brings about new timepieces from brands big, small, new and old. Below, find about a dozen new releases from the likes of Seiko, Timex and others…. Check out the original article: [Gearpatrol] 14 New Watches You Missed from G-Shock, Zenith, Longines and more.

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This Brand Is Field Testing Its Next Watch in the Coolest Way Possible

Watch research and development is often done in laboratories as sterile as an OR. When field testing is done, it is typically in the hands of trained horological professionals. So when Nodus announced that it was sending a prototype of its next field watch on a two-week scientific research expedition across the Gobi Desert, I…

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One of the Most Iconic Chronographs Just Got a Stunning Revamp

Few watch brands are more strongly associated with a particular color than Zenith is with blue. The insider-admired Swiss watchmaker has used various shades of blue throughout its catalog for decades, even making it the centerpiece of its recent 160th anniversary celebration. Coincidentally, few watch brands are more strongly associated with a single design than…

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