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THE STORIES BEHIND THE WATCHES #008
On 25 December 1969, a Japanese wristwatch arrived with the accuracy of an entirely new era. Its gold case cost more than many cars — but the technology inside would...
THE STORIES BEHIND THE WATCHES #008
On 25 December 1969, a Japanese wristwatch arrived with the accuracy of an entirely new era. Its gold case cost more than many cars — but the technology inside would...
THE STORIES BEHIND THE WATCHES #007
In 1941, with Europe engulfed in the Second World War, Patek Philippe introduced a wristwatch unlike anything the industry had produced in series before. Combining a perpetual calendar, chronograph and...
THE STORIES BEHIND THE WATCHES #007
In 1941, with Europe engulfed in the Second World War, Patek Philippe introduced a wristwatch unlike anything the industry had produced in series before. Combining a perpetual calendar, chronograph and...
THE STORIES BEHIND THE WATCHES #006
On 29 May 1953, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Their achievement helped establish one of the most iconic watches...
THE STORIES BEHIND THE WATCHES #006
On 29 May 1953, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Their achievement helped establish one of the most iconic watches...
THE STORIES BEHIND THE WATCHES #005
It was square, blue, unconventional and initially difficult to sell. Then Steve McQueen strapped a Heuer Monaco to his wrist for one of cinema’s most authentic racing films — and...
THE STORIES BEHIND THE WATCHES #005
It was square, blue, unconventional and initially difficult to sell. Then Steve McQueen strapped a Heuer Monaco to his wrist for one of cinema’s most authentic racing films — and...
THE STORIES BEHIND THE WATCHES #004
In the closing stages of the Second World War, Britain commissioned twelve watch manufacturers to produce military wristwatches to a demanding specification. Eight decades later, collecting all twelve has become...
THE STORIES BEHIND THE WATCHES #004
In the closing stages of the Second World War, Britain commissioned twelve watch manufacturers to produce military wristwatches to a demanding specification. Eight decades later, collecting all twelve has become...
THE STORIES BEHIND THE WATCHES #003
Before it became the first watch worn on the Moon, the Omega Speedmaster had to survive NASA, the vacuum of space — and one of the most extraordinary journeys in...
THE STORIES BEHIND THE WATCHES #003
Before it became the first watch worn on the Moon, the Omega Speedmaster had to survive NASA, the vacuum of space — and one of the most extraordinary journeys in...