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Watchmakers of the world: German Watches Part II (5 More Brands to Consider)

Welcome back to Watchmakers of the World where we shed light on some our favorite watch manufacturers each country has to offer – today we take our second trip to Deútschland for another adventure in German watches. In case you missed the first instalment of German watches you can find that here. Now, without further ado, …

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First Mechanical Watch, Seiko, Seiko 5, Hamilton, Khaki Field, Orient, Kamasu, Swatch, Sistem 51, Tissot, Visodate, Wrist Watch

A Guide to Your First Mechanical Watch – 5 of the Best Starter Watches Under $500

Looking for your first mechanical watch? We know this can be intimidating to say the least, with so many questions like: Where do I start? What do I look for? How much do I spend? Fear not as you’ve come to the right place. Below we have our picks for 5 of the best first …

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Rolex, Daytona, 116520, Rolex Watch, Rolex Daytona

New vs. Pre-Owned Watches – Which is Right for you?

Interested in buying a timepiece? If so, you’ve probably asked yourself the tough – “Should I look at new or pre-owned watches?”    While we would love to be able to answer this question definitively, the reality is that each person will have their own unique preferences and motivations making the answer differ depending on …

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The Animal Kingdom Of The Watch World – Who’s Who? (5 Brands)

Entering month number 12 of this odd reality we are all living, being stuck inside and watching an embarrassing amount of “insert your favorite streaming service here”. We at the Watchout have finally reached that point and turned to the old faithful…Planet Earth documentaries as we hope to remind ourselves what it is like to …

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Watchmakers of the world: German Watches Part I (5 Brands to Consider)

Welcome to our first installment of watchmakers around the world, where we take a closer look at the most notable watch houses each in each country and share our picks for some brands that should not be missed!   While not the obvious first choice *cough* Switzerland *cough* German watches have been on rise since …

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Dive Watch, Seamaster

A Guide to the Dive Watch Part II – 11 of the Best Divers $1,000 and Up

Welcome back to part II of our dive watch buying guide!  This post focuses on a higher price point of $1,000 and up and focuses on some of the heaviest hitters in the category of dive watches.  Below are the categories we are covering, please use the quick links to jump around; Affordable Luxury ($1,000 – $5,000) …

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Submariner, Rolex

A Guide to the Dive Watch Part I – 6 of the Best Divers Under $1,000

Today we dive deep into the nautical watches that have captivated us for many years, the dive watch! The diver has historically lived as a weekend warrior watch, however, in recent years these rugged timekeepers have made a strong case to be true everyday watches that mustn’t be ignored in any collection.   The diver …

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A Guide to Chronographs Part II – 10 of the Best Chronographs $1,000+

Welcome to part II of our Chronograph buying guide. Part II focuses on a higher price point of $1,000 and above, shedding some light on some of the most timeless and influential watches in existence. Below are the categories we are covering, please use the quick links to jump around;   Affordable Luxury ($1,000 – …

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A Guide to Chronographs Part I – 6 of the Best Chronographs Under $1,000

Today we look to take on the racing inspired watches that we all know and love, the chronograph! The chrono can be a staple in any collection providing some versatility through its uniquely sporty design.   Here we are aiming to outline what makes up a chronograph, a brief history, and provide some great picks …

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