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Luxury Watch Prices Falling?

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Robert Farago

You might think luxury watch prices would be immune to annoyances like viral outbreaks and economic downturns. Nope. According to voguebusiness.com, “the last global recession lopped nine per cent off the size of the personal luxury goods market,” lowering luxury … Continue reading →

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The Dress Watch – Death Greatly Exaggerated

Posted on February 9, 2020 by Robert Farago

“As the downturn of the watch industry marches on, the dress watch, once a proud general leading the troops, is now becoming the first casualty.” As the guy who argued that the dive watch genre is doomed, I may not be … Continue reading →

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Coronavirus Catastrophe Kills Watch Sales

Posted on February 2, 2020 by Robert Farago

You may have heard that the coronavirus catastrophe has closed China for business. The effects are being felt throughout the region, and beyond. But that general statement doesn’t indicate the seriousness of the problem for Swiss watchmakers . . .

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Rolex Daytona Alternatives

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Robert Farago

Who doesn’t want a stainless steel panda-faced Rolex Daytona? Who wants to pay $13k+ to own one – assuming you could find one to buy? Or shell out nearly twice that amount for a pre-owned RD. Not me. If we’re … Continue reading →

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Press Release: Speedmaster Moonwatch 321 Stainless Steel

Posted on January 8, 2020 by Robert Farago

THE 321 POWERS ON! LEGENDARY CALIBRE IS THE DRIVING FORCE BEHIND ANOTHER MOONWATCH – THIS TIME IN STEEL Introducing the Speedmaster Moonwatch 321 Stainless Steel (311.30.40.30.01.001) In early 2019, OMEGA announced the long-awaited return of its iconic Calibre 321. Soon after, … Continue reading →

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OMEGA Speedmaster Steel Caliber 321

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Robert Farago

“Most famously, [the Caliber 321] was used in a variety of space-bound models including those that went to the moon,” OMEGA’s website trumpets. “After extensive research and reconstruction in a dedicated workshop, the Calibre 321 has now been reborn in-line … Continue reading →

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OMEGA Aqua Terra 41mm: Review

Posted on December 7, 2019 by Robert Farago

Rolex is OMEGA’s alpha. Rolex has more money, prestige and fame than its crosstown rival. The OMEGA Aqua Terra will never receive the kudos heaped on the similarly-priced, “entry level” Rolex Explorer or Oyster Perpetual. So what? There are lots … Continue reading →

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