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Is GO bringing back the Seventies Panorama Date?

I was looking at instagram and on the page for Glashutte Original-Dresden, there was this:

It says it’s “back in the bouti…

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Glashütte Original Seventies ‘X’ Chronograph

100-piece limited edition exclusive to the North American market.

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Good Customer Service

A couple of weeks ago, I took my NOMOS club to the AD I purchased it from because I thought the numerals might not be as bright white as they should be (OCD?🤷‍♂️). I was there yesterday getting the new bracelet for my Hanhart sized and the manager told…

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Archimede: The Outdoor 41 Chronograph got a facelift

The Archimede OUTDOOR 41 Chronograph is back.

The Archimede Outdoor 4“ Chrono got a facelift – a small change, a big visual impact. For an even more balanced dial, Archimede decided to discreetly integrate the date window at 6 o'clock. The dial n…

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Tutima – A love story

This story was originally posted a few weeks ago on the Omega Forums. I thought it deserved a wider audience, so here it is.

There are brands whose products speak to us more than others. They generate emotions, desire, sometimes to the point of obsess…

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Glashutte Original, Iconic Sixties in Aqua

So, I've loved this watch for a decade, and I've decided I want it to be my "retirement watch" – having retired last month. I got my spouse an Omega Skyfall watch for his retirement, and now it's my turn.

I've looked aro…

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Sizing Glashütte Original SeaQ Bracelet

I am in-between sizes for my Glashütte Original SeaQ 39.5 bracelet, and the built-in clasp expansion is not sufficient. I know how to remove/add a full link. Is there a way to remove or add half a link?

Thank you.

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German watches vs Swiss

Simple. Why are German watches not as well known as the Swiss brands? Many German brands are just as old as their Swiss counterparts.

Everyone knows Rolex, Tudor, Omega, etc…. but few have ever heard of Hanhart, Laco, Stowa, or Sinn…..

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magnetized Hanhart

After a recent trip, I found my Hanhart was gaining about 40 seconds a day.
I checked it with a magnometer app and a compass and it has become magnetized.

I do have a "demagnetizer" and I have used it successfully on my Omega.
But I cannot g…

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Opinion needed: Nomos on Staib

I need some comments on a German combination : Nomos and Milanese bracelet by Staib.

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