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IWC Ingenieur Automatic 50th Anniversary Limited Editionby Brandon's Brands
Rolex Perpetual Padelloneby Brandon's Brands
Traska Chronograph · Arctic Whiteby Brandon's Brands
Chopard L.U.C XPS · Timepiece Collection 25th Anniversaryby Brandon's Brands
Wren Vessel · Meteoriteby Brandon's Brands
Ikepod Chronopod · Pistachioby Brandon's Brands
Hublot Classic Fusion · TPC 25th Anniversaryby Brandon's Brands
Brew Metric · Court Editionby Brandon's Brands

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How to Buy Your First Luxury WatchA step-by-step guide to choosing your first luxury watch: setting a budget, picking a style, new vs pre-owned, and what to check before you buy.
Microbrand Watches: A Beginner's GuideWhat microbrand watches are, why collectors love them, and what to look for when buying from an independent brand.
Types of Watches ExplainedDive, pilot, field, dress, chronograph, GMT and integrated sports watches: what each type is for and the features that define it.
A Short History of the WristwatchFrom pocket watches to the wrist, the first automatics, the quartz crisis and the mechanical revival: how the modern watch came to be.
Best Watches Under $200, $500, $1,000 and $5,000Great watches at every budget, from the best watches under $200 and $500 to Swiss icons under $5,000, mixing big names with independent microbrands.
Affordable Mechanical Watches: Great Automatics Under $600The best inexpensive mechanical watches: Seiko, Orient, Timex, Citizen and microbrand automatics under $600, with movements, sizes and current prices.
Best Microbrand Watches Under $1,000

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The best microbrand watches under $1,000: divers, GMTs and field watches from Lorier, Traska, Nodus, Vaer, Halios, Zelos, Henry Archer, Boldr and more, with movements and prices.

Swiss vs Japanese vs German WatchmakingWhat "Swiss Made" really means, what makes Japanese and German watches special, and how the three traditions differ.

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How to Start a Watch CollectionBuilding a watch collection with purpose: the three-watch collection, setting goals, buying slowly and keeping track of what you own.

Watch Shows, Meetups and Clubs: Where to Meet CollectorsThe biggest watch fairs, local meetups and online events, and how to find or start a watch club near you.

Green Dial Watches: Why Collectors Love Them and How to Choose OneGreen dials went from rare to one of the most popular watch colors. Here's why, the shades to know, and how to pick a green dial watch you'll love.

Rectangular and Tank-Style Watches: A Guide to the Classic ShapeFrom the Cartier Tank to the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso, the story of rectangular watches, why they're back in style, and how to wear one.

Windup Watch Fair NYC 2026: The RecapWindup NYC 2026 filled Center415 with independent and microbrand watches. Here's what the fair was like and the new releases people talked about.

Windup Watch Fair 2026: NYC Guide to Oct 16–18 at Center415The Windup Watch Fair 2026 hits NYC October 16–18 at Center415, free for everyone. Here's what it is, which brands to look for, and how to plan your visit.