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The Genesis of a Legend – Hands-On with the Philippe Dufour Simplicity Prototype No. 000

Now a holy grail of independent watchmaking for many, the Philippe Dufour Simplicity is rightly regarded as the wristwatch with the most exquisite movement decoration in modern times. This is a look at the first Simplicity ever made, the prototype numbered "000" that's now always on Dufour's wrist.

Explaining the Greubel Forsey Perpetual Calendar That’s Simple But Complicated (with Original Photos & Price)

Greubel Forsey's first and only perpetual calendar, the Quantième Perpétuel à Équation is cleverly constructed perpetual calendar that is notably complicated, but simple to use, with all its functions controlled via the crown.

Up Close with the $400,000 TAG Heuer That Never Was

In existence only for a brief, glorious moment, the Carrera Mikropendulum Tourbillon was TAG Heuer's most complicated and most expensive wristwatch ever, featuring twin tourbillon regulators. This is its tale.

A Detailed Look at the Magnificent Philippe Dufour Grande and Petite Sonnerie Wristwatch

Philippe Dufour was the first watchmaker to put the most complex of complications into a wristwatch with his grande and petite sonnerie of 1992. Here's a close-up, exhaustive examination of one of these extraordinary timepieces.

Up Close with the Lange Datograph Perpetual in White Gold, with the Face-Lifted Grey Dial (with Pricing)

Distinguished by its cleaner, more contemporary dial, the face-lifted Lange Datograph Perpetual in white gold nonetheless looks and feels much like the first generation model, with the same gorgeous movement.

How Good is Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Most Affordable Men’s Wristwatch, the Master Control Date?

A solid gentleman's wristwatch, the Master Control Date is the lowest priced men's timepiece from Jaeger-LeCoultre, but it is still equipped with an excellent in-house movement boasting features typical of more expensive watches. 


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