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In 2023, German watchmaker Laco released its first DIN 8330 standard-certified pilot watches. The two debut models include...
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I think it might surprise some longtime readers and friends to learn that I kind of love the...
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Another Friday, another list! This week, we continue our quest for the best watches released in the first...
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Ultra-thin watchmaking is a fascinating topic, one of our favourite areas of expertise here, at MONOCHROME. Ultra-thin watchmaking...
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New dial colors prove more options aren't a bad thing.
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Handling a time-only watch that bears the name Excelsior Park is odd. We are used to seeing that...
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Sometimes when we write articles at Fratello, we know exactly how they will land with our readers. Other...
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