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How Did NATO Straps Get Their Name?

The colourful and convenient NATO strap is now commonplace, sometimes even doubling up as a fashion accessory. We unravel the origins of this legendary canvas band.

Hands-on with the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra >15,000 Gauss, and a Brief History of Magnetism Resistance (with live photos and pricing)

At Baselworld 2013 Omega finally took the covers off the Seamaster Aqua Terra >15,000 Gauss, a watch that is not only magnetism-resistant but more importantly a landmark in battling magnetism in wristwatches.

Hands-on with the Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Contemporaine Ultra-Thin Calibre 1731 Minute Repeater (with live photos and price)

Vacheron Constantin took the covers off the Patrimony Contemporaine Ultra-Thin Calibre 1731 minute repeater at Watches&Wonders 2013, revealing for the first time the thinnest minute repeater on the market today.

Hands-On With The A. Lange & Söhne Grand Complication – The Most Complicated Lange Wristwatch Ever (With Live Photos, Video And Price)

Featuring a grand and petite sonnerie, split-seconds chronograph with lightning seconds, and perpetual calendar, the monumental Grand Complication lives up to its name.

Lange and the hallmarks of German watchmaking – explaining their background and history

Lange is arguably the flag bearer for high-end German watchmaking. Its movements are a fascinating blend of beauty, engineering and anachronistic details.

Explaining The Patek Philippe Reference 3970 Chronograph Perpetual Calendar

Made from 1986 to 2004, the Patek Philippe Ref. 3970 was for many years the benchmark chronograph with perpetual calendar wristwatch. Widely regarded as less desirable than the preceding Ref. 2499 or subsequent Ref. 5970, the Ref. 3970 is nevertheless a significant timepiece.


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