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Bad news for Bugatti owners

If you were an owner of one of these hugely proprietary cars, and major auto manufacturers were done divesting their stakes, what would the future of parts, tech, and software support look like? Considering how excruciating everything from tire swaps to s
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By: AuHavrePro
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New (to me) Tellurium Kepler - anyone want to check if I set it correctly?

I've known of the Trilogy of Time series from learning about the history of Ulysse Nardin, but I'd never seen one in the metal. I was vacationing in Melbourne, Australia, and on a whim I checked Chrono24 to see what watches were available in Australia. Th
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By: dla26
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Menswear Maestro Sid Mashburn on His Beloved Rolex Explorer

Former J.Crew and Ralph Lauren menswear designer Sid Mashburn talks about his longtime Rolex Explorer, stay at Italy's Villa d'Este, and more. Image credit: Robb Report In this intimate profile, menswear legend Sid Mashburn opens up about the objects and
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Ulysse Nardin Imperial Blue.

Issued in 2014, the Imperial Blue is a Grande Sonnerie Westminster on 4 chimes, a Flying Tourbillon and a Grande Date. A spectacular dial, to top it. Now, to be honest, the Royal Blue is more my choice, but How cannot we be attracted by this " Imperial "?
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By: amanico
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Independents at Basel and Geneva 2008! - Blast from the past

Check out Don Corson's reports of the Independents at Basel and Geneva 2008! Speake-Marin Take an intimate tour of Peter Speake-Marin’s workshop, guided by his wife Daniela. From hand-finished tourbillons to maki-e dials crafted by Japanese masters, this
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By: Bill
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Longines Cuervo y Sobrinos Reference 'Hotel Plaza'

Greetings from Canada. I recently acquired a rare watch from Cuba; having little personal experience with Cuervo y Sobrinos watches, I was hoping to get the opinion of the esteemed and expert collectors on this forum. I hope the discussion will also help
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By: Valjoux
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Beauty in Florence

Among the most striking things I saw with the 5098P on my wrist during the week I spent in Florence was the extraordinary exhibition, which seems to be unprecedented by its span, devoted to one of my long-time favorite painters (and not only Renaissance p
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By: quattro
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Not lucky enough to be an owner but I do love all the DB 28's and the Kind of Blue is no exception.

I think only you can decide if it is too flashy or not as we don't really know enough about your lifestyle or what you feel comfortable with. I would say though there is a guy who wears one on High Stakes Poker and even under harsh TV lighting it is still
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By: m2
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Maximilian Büsser is to (modern) horology as Magnus Carlsen & Friends are to the (modern) sport of Chess

Some things are obvious—Max and Magnus—but not everyone knows Magnus Carlsen, the chess Grandmaster. He’s a brilliant all-rounder: a master of chess, a sharp poker player, and someone whose talent for deep, multi-level calculation feels mathematical. His
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By: Dr No
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Unsung heroes - Christophe Claret

A pioneer of many complications developed for many brands and his eponymous watches. Unfortunately, vanished by Richard Mille and other heavy marketing brands. Video courtesy of Montredo
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