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Blog posts from Andy Callan

Rolex Bezel Inserts

With the invention of the tool watch, for which Rolex can claim most responsibility, the bezel went from being merely a decorative component to one which became integral to a model’s extended functionality. By engraving the bezel’s insert with a scale of some sort—either a 60-minute, 12 or 24-hour scale, or a tachymeter, etc.—it could […]

Watch Exhibition Recap 2021

With the year drawing to a close, we thought now would be a great opportunity to take a quick look back at some of the best luxury watch exhibitions which have taken place over the last 12-months. Obviously, with the pandemic still very much with us, all shows have had to make certain concessions for […]

The History of A. Lange & Söhne

One of haute horlogerie’s most revered names, A. Lange & Söhne has had a long yet disjointed history. From humble beginnings to a position at the top of the watchmaking food chain, followed by tragic destruction and loss and, finally, a tale of restoration, the brand’s story is worthy of an art house movie. Today, […]

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