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Hands-On: The Carlingue Aviation 01 GMT in Black

By Brent Robillard From designer to brand owner It is not every day that a watch designer steps out from behind the curtain to launch a brand of his own. When it happens, however, enthusiasts tend to pay attention—especially when that designer has spent a decade shaping watches at one of Switzerland’s most respected maisons. I first had the chance to speak with Alexandre Voirin … Continue reading Hands-On: The Carlingue Aviation 01 GMT in Black

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Longines, Aviation, and the Moment I Fell Down the Rabbit Hole

By Brent Robillard Aviation, navigation, and the advent of “avigation” Introduction: Up in the Air If you’d asked me ten years ago what first pulled me toward Longines, I wouldn’t have said aviation—not even close. For me, it started underwater. The Legend Diver, the Ultra-Chron Diver, even the HydroConquest. Solid, handsome dive watches with real lineage and none of the fuss. Longines, in my mind, … Continue reading Longines, Aviation, and the Moment I Fell Down the Rabbit Hole

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