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Collector’s Choice: A Day In The Life of Kristian Haagen

Catherine Bishop — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:00:10 +0000

Kristian Haagen is a self-described “Barbour-wearing, ’67 Series 2A owning, middle-aged watch collector” with eight published books under his belt to date. To the rest of the watch community, Haagen is a renowned Danish photojournalist, collector and auction house consultant.…

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George Glasgow Jr: Gentlemen’s Style

Catherine Bishop — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 18:00:52 +0000

Respected as a man, gentleman, and businessman, George Glasgow Junior is the mastermind behind George Cleverley, the renowned shoemaker of Old Bond Street’s Royal Arcade. But George’s style extends far beyond bespoke shoes; he is also the proud and passionate…

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The Watch Alchemist: @mochi_watches

Swisswatches — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 11:00:47 +0000

When he received his university tuition fees and a few months of rent from his family in advance, he invested it in an OMEGA Speedmaster watch. Fortunately, his application for a scholarship was granted, and his education and accommodation were…

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With A Penchant For Independence: @thehoracle

Swisswatches — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 18:57:59 +0000

Having lived on the West Coast his entire life, it’s not surprising, that his first watch was a Nixon, the epitome of a surf watch. As nobody in his family was ever interested in watches and he never inherited a…

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Rendezvous With Charlie Sheen: @bzabodyn214

Swisswatches — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 12:00:52 +0000

Who can actually claim to have owned a watch from a Hollywood icon? When @bzabodyn214 bought his Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5065A from a local dealer, some research quickly revealed that the original owner was none other than Charlie Sheen and…

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A Collector, Who Doesn’t Want To Be One: @watchleo

Swisswatches — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 15:42:43 +0000

A skeleton quartz Swatch and a bunch of computer style models first caught his attention for watches. However, an OMEGA Speedmaster Professional his mother bought him in 1993 remains his most beloved mechanical timepiece of that time. He also loves his dad’s…

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Swiss Craftsmanship In The Persian Gulf: @watch_1505

Swisswatches — Sun, 19 Jan 2020 15:51:59 +0000

If you are willing to frequently travel between Kuwait and Switzerland, you must be a true watch enthusiast. There, the horological journey of @watch_1505 began during a University stay in 1979; “It’s hard to not fall in love with watches…

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Sustainable Collecting: @uhrenbeweger

Swisswatches — Sat, 18 Jan 2020 15:23:25 +0000

A Junghans from his grandfather is not only the very first mechanical watch he owned, but also the oldest one. The date 12.09.68 is engraved on its caseback. For a long time it was hidden in a drawer, but now…

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