1. Omega Seamaster 300 Master Co-Axial in titanium
If you ask me what is the top sports watch of 2014, I would probably say it is the Omega Seamaster 300 Co-Axial. Modern watches inspired by its vintage predecessors are hot now, but not everyone does it correctly. However, the Seamaster 300 Co-Axial is one of the few watches that does, and I think its looks are bang on. Aesthetics aside, its movement is also unique in horology and highly advanced – the Master Co-Axial movement is COSC certified, highly antimagnetic thanks to the extensive use of silicon components, and also features a co-axial escapement. I don’t think it is an overstatement to say that this is one of best sport watches money can buy right now.
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2. Panerai: A Watch Brand in Evolution & How 7 People Discovered It
Few brands are as divisive as Panerai. It seems that people either love them or hate them. However, there can be no denying their meteoric rise to becoming one of the foremost luxury sports watch brands in the world. Additionally, the company’s efforts to develop in-house movements to offer more exclusivity and value to their customers is also noteworthy. Here’s an interesting look at how seven individuals – some veteran collectors and some new to watch collecting – came to discover Panerai and their initial impressions of the brand.
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3. Patek Philippe 5711 The Nautilus Jumbo versus AP Royal Oak Jumbo 15202 … The Ultimate Head to Head
When someone mentions luxury sports watches, watches like Rolex’s Submariner and Omega’s Speedmaster might spring to mind. Yes, they are both excellent watches and are bona fide horological icons with impeccable pedigree. But as the article puts it, when it comes to luxury sport watches, two models tower above the rest and they are Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak and Patek Philippe’s Nautilus. How do you choose between the two? Is one really better than the other? Read on to find out.
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4. IN-DEPTH: The HODINKEE Guide To Buying Watches On eBay
Depending on who you ask, eBay can either be the worst place to buy a watch, or it could be heaven sent to watch lovers. But if we were to cast aside on prejudices, one cannot deny that eBay is a rich hunting ground for watch lovers. Where else can you browse thousands of watches in the comfort of your home? While it is certainly a convenient way to shop for watches, it is not without its dangers – the most pressing being that one cannot see the watch in the flesh and therefore has to evaluate the watch based solely on photos and the seller’s description. Obviously, this is not the safest way to shop, so how can one protect him or herself? Here are some tips.
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5. TAG Heuer Visit Report
A lot has changed at Tag Heuer in recent months. Stéphane Linder has resigned recently and Jean-Claude Biver has stepped up as its interim CEO. Biver then announced that Tag Heuer will focus its efforts in the $1500 to $5000 price range, after the brand had cancelled production of the CH80 movement and also the Carrera CH80 watch. It will be interesting to see just what Tag Heuer will have in store for its fans and collectors in the coming year, but first, let us pay a visit to their manufacturing facility in La Chaux-de-Fonds.
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