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Watch History
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The Watches of Cars of 30A 2026: Patek Philippe 5270J, Nautilus 5712R and Two Rolex Icons
At Cars of 30A in Alys Beach, the rarest machines were sometimes on the wrists: a Patek Philippe perpetual calendar…
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Patek Philippe Milan 2026: Seven Limited Editions and Prices
Under a Milanese dome, Patek Philippe gathers five hundred watches and seven Italy-only editions, from a tricolor Calatrava trio to…
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Patek Philippe Nautilus vs Audemars Piguet Royal Oak: Price, History and Which to Buy
Both drawn by Gérald Genta, both built around an integrated bracelet: how the Nautilus and the Royal Oak compare on…
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Rolex Submariner vs Omega Seamaster Diver 300M: Price, Specs and Which to Buy
Two dive watches, one decision: how the Rolex Submariner and the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M compare on price, movement, resale…
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Patek Philippe Gondolo Ladies First: Models, Specs and Prices
Patek Philippe’s Gondolo Ladies First sets six new cushion-shaped women’s watches in gold and diamonds, from $37,510.
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Joaillerie: Inside AP’s First Jewelry Collection
Audemars Piguet takes the Royal Oak bracelet off the watch and turns it into 19 necklaces, chokers, cuffs and earrings.
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Dionne Warwick Jewelry Auction: The Sultan’s Ring and a Bulgari
A sultan’s brown diamond, a coiled gold Bulgari and stage-worn turquoise: Dionne Warwick’s jewels come to auction with their stories…
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Rolex Datejust Price in 2026: Every Size, Dial and Metal
From $7,700 in steel to more than $50,000 in white gold: what every size, metal and bezel of the Rolex…
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Cartier Talents of Tomorrow Prize: Jewelry Joins Watchmaking Under a Wild Fauna Theme
For its first time in three decades, Cartier’s young-talent prize opens its doors to jewelers, asking the next generation to…
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Minerva Exo Tourbillon Limited Edition 18: Price, Specs, History
Eighteen yellow gold watches from Villeret, each with a balance wheel floating above its turning tourbillon on an olive-green dial.