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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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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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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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Who is Gérald Genta? And Why You Should Care!
Gérald Genta is by no means a household name, however to most watch enthusiasts the man is an absolute legend who will have an everlasting impression on watch design. To put things into perspective for the casual watch lover here goes a long winded reference that is sure not to payoff! Think of Gérald Genta …
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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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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Guide to the One Watch Collection – Most Versatile Watches at Every Price Point
Today we look to tackle one of the toughest to answer questions in the world of watches…how to select the one watch that can do it all, that’s right the elusive “one watch collection”. While we all aspire to have a collection covering different brands, styles and price points it is often not a reality …
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How to Change a Watch Strap
Knowing how to change a watch strap is an absolute MUST to ensure we can get the most out of our collections. A simple strap change can turn that rugged tool into an elegant watch overnight! Today we are going to walk through the how to’s of changing watch straps. In this post we will …
Dress Watch Essentials
We often get asked the question “what should I look for in a dress watch?” so today we are going to provide a basic overview on what makes one! The aim here is to provide some essential knowledge of what makes up a dress watch, some items to consider when looking to buy and some options …
Modern Rolex Essentials – Professional Series Part II
Welcome back to Part II of Modern Rolex Essentials – Professional Series. In the last installment we covered the Submariner, Sea-Dweller, Yacht-Master & Daytona which represent the brands offering targeted at both nautical and driving enthusiasts. In this installment we will turn our attention to the watches aimed at adventurers on land and in …
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Modern Rolex Essentials – Professional Series Part I
We are pleased to present the first of what we hope to be many installments of Watchout’s Essentials series. The goal of this series of posts is to provide an unassuming base of knowledge that can act as an entry point into the intimidating world of watches. Without further ado we present part 1 …
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