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This Week in Time, Time

This Week in Time (November 29-December 5th)

Welcome back to This Week in Time. Your time matters to us, and we’re committed to keeping this space sharp, thoughtful, and easy to read. Below, you’ll find a quick, curated summary of everything we’ve published this week—your ready-made guide to the conversations, releases, and reviews shaping the watch world right now. Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean (YouTube) The new Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 4th Generation might … Continue reading This Week in Time (November 29-December 5th)

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Other Watchy Bits, Time

The Flourishing World of Modern French Watchmaking

by Brent Robillard Why France’s horological identity is stronger, more diverse, and more globally compelling than ever before For a country synonymous with haute couture, gastronomy, and artistic heritage, it has always seemed curious that French watchmaking lived so long in the shadow of Switzerland. The borders between the two countries may blur in the Jura mountains, but for much of the 20th century—and certainly … Continue reading The Flourishing World of Modern French Watchmaking

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Off The Cuff, Time

Neotype LM02 Type C Panda and Reverse Panda: Vintage Flair Meets Modern Grit

by Brent Robillard Dialed in When Neotype launched the LM02 Type C Chronograph last year, it made an impression not by reinventing the chronograph, but by refining what a modern, French-designed tool watch could look and feel like. It was bold, tactile, and unapologetically functional. It was the kind of watch you could wear on a mountain trail or behind the wheel without thinking twice. … Continue reading Neotype LM02 Type C Panda and Reverse Panda: Vintage Flair Meets Modern Grit

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