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by: Ben Tseytlin - on Vintage & Luxury Watches
Pink Corum Bubble Diamond Watch

Watchmaking is a business heavily influenced by tradition, but sometimes even the most conservative designers can show their playful side. Such is the case with the Pink Corum Bubble Diamond Watch. It is an excellent example of luxury which is delightful, and when adorned will give the woman who wears it ritzy sophistication.

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by: Ben Tseytlin - on Vintage & Luxury Watches
wempe luxury watches

Although Switzerland is Europe’s most well-known destination for the manufacture of luxury watches, Germany has made a name for itself, especially in recent years. This is best seen in Wempe watches, which have a unique identity both for design and movement. These German watches emphasize minimalist design, while some display more advanced mechanical movements with base plates that are about three quarters in size.

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by: Ben Tseytlin - on Vintage & Luxury Watches
Breguet luxury watch

Breguet was founded in 1775 in Switzerland by Abraham Louis Breguet, and over the last two hundred years has distinguished itself with its elegant watches. It has also produced jewelry for women, as well as cufflinks and even writing tools, and today is owned by The Swatch Group.

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by: Ben Tseytlin - on Vintage & Luxury Watches
Chanel

While Chanel is primarily known for their cosmetics, they also have a distinguished history in watchmaking. Their timepieces showcase French design in a manner that few brands can, particularly with their famous motif. Of all the watches produced by Chanel, its most iconic is the J12, which has become one of the most coveted timepieces among watch collection enthusiasts.

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by: Ben Tseytlin - on Vintage & Luxury Watches
Patek Philippe power reserve moon steel

The Patek Philippe Power Reserve Moon (5085) is a watch that manages to distinguish itself in a brand known for its distinction, which is no easy feat. Along with the Nautilus, it is one of the few Patek luxury watches to incorporate metallic bracelets, and it has a classic look which is timeless with superb movement.

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by: Ben Tseytlin - on Vintage & Luxury Watches
Perrelet

Since its inception, Perrelet has continuously made advances in watches and horology, and is most famous for its invention of the world’s first watch which was self-winding. However, this is just one of the many contributions that it has made to the mechanical watch industry, which has allowed the brand to flourish for more than two centuries.

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