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12th November 2021

6 of the best Hublot Classic Fusion Alternatives & Lookalikes (For Every Budget)

Hublot is a well-known brand among chronograph aficionados and a name that often brings a debate as to whether these watches justify their price…
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3rd November 2021

The Perfect Ladies Rectangular Watch For You, We Compare The Longines DolceVita With The Cartier Tank

While most of what we do at Watch & Bullion focuses on men’s watches, we’re big fans of ladies’ watches too. When it comes…
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29th October 2021

Miyota 8215 movement vs the Seiko NH35 which one is better for you?

If you’re a regular reader of the Watch & Bullion blog, you’ll know we’ve been diving deep into different automatic watch movements recently. After…
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19th October 2021

Whats Better The Miyota 9015 Or The ETA 2824?

Whilst it’s usually the design that catches the eye when looking for a new watch, real-time-keeping fanatics know the value of a great watch…
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16th October 2021

7 of the Best Tissot PRX Alternatives: Integrated Bracelet Timepieces

It seems like Swiss automatic watches have taken over the world with their simplicity and style. A “Swiss-made” watch is nowadays a symbol of…
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14th October 2021

7 of the best Rolex Milgauss Alternatives (& A Short History)

A short history of the Rolex Milgauss The Rolex Milgauss has one of the more peculiar histories in the Rolex family we recently put…
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8th October 2021

8 of the Best Pepsi Dive Watches for you

Pepsi dive watches have been trending over the past few years. The logic behind the term “Pepsi” here comes from the mix of red…
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22nd September 2021

6 of the best Seiko (& Seiko-Style) Affordable Moonphase Watches

Moonphase watches are one of the most sought-after and adored watch types in the world. While tracking the phase of the moon has been…
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6th September 2021

4 Great German Watch Brands You Need To Know About

When you think of Germany, watchmaking is unlikely to be the first thing that springs to mind. Despite a reputation for excellent engineering, German…
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27th August 2021

What do you know about German Watchmaking and its History?

Germany is known for many things. The autobahn, beer, and cars most notably. One thing missing though is watchmaking. Why is that the case…
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16th August 2021

4 of the best Breitling Aerospace Alternatives: Analogue-Digital Hybrids

Especially in the luxury watch market, analogue-digital hybrid watches are pretty rare. Because of that rarity, the Breitling Aerospace is a real head-turner as…
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15th August 2021

6 of the best 38mm – 40mm Dive Watches

Divers are one of the most popular genres of watches out there, both for those who take to the water and those who stay…
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9th August 2021

Whats Better Orient Ray II Or Orient Mako II?

Orient are one of the best budget watchmakers on the market. The Japanese brand, owned by one of Seiko’s subsidiary companies, is known across…
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29th July 2021

5 of the best Thin Automatic Watches For Every Budget

When most people talk about finding the right size of watch they often refer to the case size. With watch sizes typically ranging from…
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19th July 2021

Rolex Buckley Dial: Origin Story & 3 Models That Use It

Nicknames and Rolex watches go together like ice-cream and sprinkles. The reason for that is simple. While model names are often too vague for…
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13th July 2021

Water Resistance In Watchmaking: Everything You Need To Know

Out of all the elements that can break your watch none does so in a more devastating fashion than water. A flooded watch can…
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12th July 2021

5 of the best Racing Watches for every budget

Of the many types of watches, there’s something a bit special about a racing watch. Armed with the ability to calculate speed and distance,…
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30th June 2021

5 Of The Most Popular White Dial Seiko Watches

There’s something about a white dial watch that just oozes class. Found most commonly on dress and sports watches, a white dial makes any…