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The Manual Wind: Rolex Yachtmaster Everose Gold

Rolex debuts the new the Yachtmaser Everose Gold at Basel Fair 2015. The first Rolex with a rubber strap. Now for sale at Rolex Authorized Dealers!
Swatch Touch Zero One Activity Watch

The Manual Wind: Swatch Touch Zero One Activity Watch

Swatch breaks into the smart watch and fitness tracking game with its latest, the Swatch Touch Zero One.
Zenith Pilot Type 20 Squelette Sapphire

The Manual Wind: Zenith Pilot Type 20 Squelette Sapphire

Zenith shows that even a pilot watch can become an ornate piece of horological jewelry with their latest release; The Pilot Type 20 Squelette
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The Manual Wind: NOMOS Glashutte Lambda 39mm

The new NOMOS Glashutte Lambda 39mm proves that bigger is not always better.
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The Manual Wind: Breitling Emergency II Now Available in the U.S.

After two long years of testing, the Breitling Emergency II has finally gained approval by the FCC and is available for purchase in the U.S.
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The Manual Wind: Omega Globemaster Master Chronometer

Milestones call for symbolic timepieces. To commemorate their new Master Chronometer movement Omega has released this. The Omega Globemaster.
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The Manual Wind: Ressence Type 1 Genesis

In just five years, Ressence has proven that timekeeping is not confined to traditional hands. They do it again with the Type 1 Genesis.
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The Manual Wind: Bell & Ross BR03-96 Big Date

Bell & Ross makes it's classic square classic again with its latest big date complication in the new BR03-96 Big Date timepiece.
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The Manual Wind: Romain Jerome Skylab 48 in Honor of NASA’s Space Station

Romain Jerome does it again, this time with fragments of the Apollo 11 spacecraft, in its Skylab 48 limited edition.
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The Manual Wind: Ralph Lauren Safari Chronometer Camouflage

Ralph Lauren combines style and horology with their latest introduction. The Ralph Lauren Safari Chronometer Camouflage.
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The Manual Wind: Omega Limited Edition Seamaster for the ETNZ America’s Cup Team

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The Manual Wind: The GrillTimer Barbecue Watch by Little Griddle

Ready for Father's Day is The GrillTimer watch. Time to cook that steak to perfection with just a turn of a bezel.
Oris Automatic

The Manual Wind: Oris 1956 Diver

Oris has made the vintage dive watch obtainable. Introducing the moderately priced Oris 1956 Diver tribute timepiece.
Bamford Watch Department Rolex Yachtmaster II Black/Blue

The Manual Wind: Bamford Watch Department Rolex Yachtmaster II Black/Blue

When it comes to custom watches, there is only one name worthy of ownership; Bamford Watch Department.
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The Manual Wind: Hermes slim d’Hermes Perpetual Calendar

Even fashion houses can make watches. Just look at this fine example of a timepiece: The Hermes slim d'Hermes Perpetual Calendar
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The Manual Wind: Raymond Weil Nabucco Chronograph Inspired by Gibson Guitars

Raymond Weil tunes up their Nabucca chronograph with some inspiration from the famous Gibson Guitars.
Tiffany

The Manual Wind: Tiffany & Co East West Timepiece

Tiffany & Co makes its watchmaking comeback with a bold piece. The Tiffany & Co East West will turns heads in all directions.
Corum Bubble Watch

The Manual Wind: The New Corum Bubble

The Courm Bubble is one of the most recognizable watches in recent history. After a short hiatus, Corum has brought this icon back with three new models.
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The Manual Wind: Breitling B55 Connective Smart Watch

The high end watch companies are putting their own twist on the smart watch craze. Introducing the Breitling B55 Connective. A pilots watch made smarter.
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The Manual Wind: Omega Speedmaster Limited Edition for the Solar Impulse Aircraft

The timepiece has long been a commemorative object. Omega's new release, the Speedster Skywalker X-33 Solar Impulse, makes light of this solar aircraft.
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The Manual Wind: Montblanc Heritage Spirit Orbis Tarrarum

From fine writing instruments to fine timepieces, this year Montblanc shows its prowess with its new world time complication.
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The Manual Wind: Jaeger LeCoultre Master Calendar Meteorite

A new look for a JLC classic. The proof is in the details with the latest introduction from Jaeger LeCoultre; the Master Calendar Meteorite.
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The Manual Wind: Citizen Eco-Drive Satellite Wave F100

In the world of quartz watches, the ones that communicate outside the terrestrial world are the standouts. The GPS Citizen Eco-Drive Satellite Wave F100.
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The Manual Wind 2014 Watch of the Year: Tudor Black Bay Blue

The Manual Wind Watch of the Year is one that is of excellent quality, well designed, has some brand heritage and is a good value: The Tudor Black Bay Blue.
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The Manual Wind: Seiko Re-Craft Mechanical

Seiko comes in with their new Re-Craft Mechanical timepieces. A throwback to the 60s and 70s, these pieces are well worth their low price tag.
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The Manual Wind: Piaget Altiplano Chronograph

Piaget proves the art of the ultra thin watch is not lost. The Piaget Altiplano Chronograph is the thinnest manual wind chronograph in the world.
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The Manual Wind: Hublot Big Bang Unico Magic Gold

Hublot takes to the metallurgy lab and emerges with the Magic Gold. A gold harder than steel, the new Big Bang Unico wears it well.
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The Manual Wind: Ralph Lauren Automotive Chronograph

Ralph Lauren is another fashion brand working hard to take on the high end watch world. See the newly released Ralph Lauren Automotive Chronograph.
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The Manual Wind: RGM Pro Aviator 151A

American made RGM Watch Company introduces their latest take on the pilot watch with the Pro Aviator 151A
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The Manual Wind: Bell & Ross BR-X1 Skeleton Chronograph

Bell & Ross takes the BR line into the future with a medley of materials and a skeleton dial in the new BR-X1 skeleton chronograph.
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The Manual Wind: Glashutte Original Senator Seventies Chronograph Panorama Date

Glashutte Original raises the standards of in house chronograph movements with its new caliber and Senator Seventies Chronograph Panorama Date.
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The Manual Wind: NOMOS Glashutte Zurich Worldtimer

NOMOS Glashutte turns its Zurich Worldtimer blue with the True Blue in October.
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The Manual Wind: Panerai Radiomir 1940 PAM 572

Panerai brings 2014 horology to a 1940s design with the new Radiomir PAM 572.
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The Manual Wind: Omega Aqua Terra Goldfinger

Omega helps raise over $100,000 for the NSPCC with its all gold tribute to the James Bond classic, Goldfinger.
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The Manual Wind: Giuliano Mazzuoli Carrara

Giuliano Mazzuoli once again redefines the use of materials in horology with the introduction of a marble case in his latest Carrara timepiece.
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The Manual Wind: Blancpain Villaret Chronographe Pulsometre

Blancpain has reinvented the classic chronograph with the big faced enamel dial Villaret Chronographe Pulsometre
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The Manual Wind: Rolex Milgauss GV Blue Dial

2014 brings many new models from Rolex including their new retro dial on the Milgauss GV Z Blue.
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The Manual Wind: Weiss Watch Company Standard Issue Field Watch

The Weiss Watch Company bring watch manufacturing back to the U.S. with the American made Standard Issue Field Watch.
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The Manual Wind: Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Quantieme

Jacquet Droz has taken their modern classic, the Grande Seconde Quantieme. and given it the 2014 treatment.
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The Manual Wind: Barrington Watch Winders

Barrington brings quality and value to the otherwise expensive world of watch winders.
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The Manual Wind: Withings Activité

The Withings Activité; when classic watch design and high end fitness technology come together.
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The Manual Wind: De Bethune DB28 MaxiChrono

Defined by innovation and detail, De Bethune is a brand that pushes the limits of horology and design with the DB28 Maxichrono.
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The Manual Wind: Zenith Synopsis

Zenith has once again taken the El Primero chronograph movement and created a classic timepiece with the new Synopsis.
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The Manual Wind: Bell & Ross BR123 GMT

Bell & Ross is known for classic aviation type watches and the BR123 GMT is another great example.
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The Manual Wind: Offshore Safari

Audemars Piguet has released a series of newly designed Royal Oak Offshore with the new Safari front and center.
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The Manual Wind: Summer Rubber B

Rubber B straps have transformed the aftermarket and finally brought Rolex enthusiasts what they have been waiting for. Rubberb.com
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The Manual Wind: JLC for IGY

Jaeger LeCoultre has brought back the classic Geophysic from 1958 with a trio of limited edition timepieces to be the envy of every watch collector.
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The Manual Wind: Chronoswiss Timemaster Retrograde

New from Chronoswiss, the TImemaster Retrograde Day brings simplicity to the world of sport watches just in time for summer.
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The Manual Wind: Conquest to Heritage

The 1970's were an iconic era for watch design. Longines has reinvented the classic cushion timepiece with the release of the new Heritage 1973 chronograph.
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The Manual Wind: Fresh From Hamilton

At Basel Fair 2014, Hamilton rolls out two new models that are worthy of making your watch collection without breaking the bank.