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Kaplans Important Watches, Spring 2026: On the Edge of the Auction Block

by Brent Robillard Between owners and eras Maybe it’s just me, but I think there is a particular kind of tension that comes with an auction catalogue. Or perhaps it’s just excitement. It is not the same as browsing a retailer’s site or even stepping into a boutique. Here, every watch exists in a kind of suspended state—between owners, between eras, between what it was … Continue reading Kaplans Important Watches, Spring 2026: On the Edge of the Auction Block

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Watches and Wonders 2026 Was Not Boring: You Just Had to Look Beyond the Big Brands

by Brent Robillard Echoes I spend too much time on social media. In my defence, I rarely doom scroll. I tell myself I am doing research, keeping up with the pulse of the hobby, and paying attention to how enthusiasts are reacting to what brands are making. Some of that is true. I do enjoy the conversation. But platforms like Instagram and YouTube have a … Continue reading Watches and Wonders 2026 Was Not Boring: You Just Had to Look Beyond the Big Brands

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Watches and Wonders 2026: Highlights from IWC Schaffhausen

By Brent Robillard Watches & Wonders IWC’s booth at Watches and Wonders 2026 was buzzing from the moment the doors opened. Between back-to-back appointments, I managed to spend some quality time with several of their new releases—each representing a different facet of IWC’s engineering mindset. Four pieces, in particular, captured my attention: the Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar IWC‑ProSet™ in 18‑carat 5N gold, the Pilot’s … Continue reading Watches and Wonders 2026: Highlights from IWC Schaffhausen

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