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Hanhart 417 ES 1954 Flyback Panda: A Legendary Comeback That’s Vintage Cool

by Brent Robillard Historic revival If you’re a fan of vintage-inspired chronographs, Hanhart has likely been on your radar. And if it hasn’t, well, it’s time to fix that. The Hanhart 417 ES 1954 Flyback Panda is a modern tribute to the legendary 417 ES, a watch that once adorned the wrists of German Air Force pilots in the 1950s—and one other very cool guy … Continue reading Hanhart 417 ES 1954 Flyback Panda: A Legendary Comeback That’s Vintage Cool

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The charming Beaubleu Seconde Française 19.24 in Midnight Blue

by Brent Robillard A French Second Beaubleu is a Parisian watch brand founded in 2017 by designer Nicolas Ducoudert. Specializing in automotive and luxury product design, Ducoudert—in starting the brand—sought to create timepieces that tell a story through their unique aesthetics and materials. When the Seconde Française 19.24 in Midnight Blue showed up on my desk, I understood immediately what Ducoudert was hoping to share. … Continue reading The charming Beaubleu Seconde Française 19.24 in Midnight Blue

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The avant-garde Oracle GMT from MT&W

Article by Marc Levesque; photography by Brent Robillard From vintage to avant-garde MT&W is a group of collectors based in the UK, Hong Kong, and Italy. They are passionate vintage watch enthusiasts. Their goal is to capture the antique look and feel of a classic watch while also bringing something new to the table. They have seen great success with their Vintage Chronograph collections, which … Continue reading The avant-garde Oracle GMT from MT&W

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