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Bulgari Octo Finissimo 37

gerdlothar (gerdlothar@undisclosed.example.com) — 2026-06-06T06:17:25+00:00

Bulgari Octo Finissimo 37 The Octo Finissimo 37 is an elegant luxury sports watch from Bulgari. At Watches & Wonders Geneva 2026, Bulgari unveiled this version of the Octo Finissimo with redesigned proportions and an ultra-thin, in-house movement featuring a 72-hour power reserve. It achieves a 20% reduction in volume compared to the movement of the 40 mm Octo Finissimo.

Bulgari Octo Finissimo

gerdlothar (gerdlothar@undisclosed.example.com) — 2026-06-06T06:08:07+00:00

Bulgari Octo Finissimo The Octo Finissimo is an elegant luxury sports watch from Bulgari. The ultra-thin wristwatch was introduced in 2020. It is available with black, blue, gray, or pink dials. See also: * Bulgari Octo Finissimo S * Bulgari Octo Finissimo 37 Reference: * 103297 Stainless steel black

Sunburst finish - created

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Sinn 656

gerdlothar (gerdlothar@undisclosed.example.com) — 2026-06-06T05:52:57+00:00

Sinn 656 The 656 is a wristwatch by Sinn from 2001 through 2011. Overview This pilot's watch convinces by its clear appearance and easy to read dial. It also has some interesting technical features such as magnetic field protection or high water resistance. A PVD-coated 656 S model was introduced in 2004. In 2005, Sinn created a companion model,

Water resistance

gerdlothar (gerdlothar@undisclosed.example.com) — 2026-06-06T05:49:05+00:00

Water resistance Performance feature of a watch What is Water Resistance? An essential feature by which the practical value of today's wristwatches is determined, is its water resistance. To test this, the watch is exposed at the manufacturer to the pressure, which is indicated on the dial or the caseback. The test pressure is measured in atmospheres (atm) or in meters (m) of water column. This means that the manufacturer guarantees that the watch in the shipped status withstands the spe…

Water-resistant

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New/modified articles - [New/modified articles]

gerdlothar (gerdlothar@undisclosed.example.com) — 2026-06-05T16:54:13+00:00

New/modified articles * 5.6.2026: Cartier Santos-Dumont • Bulgari Octo Finissimo 37 * 3.6.2026: Nomos Club Sport neomatik Worldtimer * 28.5.2026: Parmigiani Tonda PF Chronographe Mysterieux • Rolex Land-Dweller • Behrens • March LA.B • Sandblasted • Nomos Club Sport neomatik Worldtimer • Deutsche Uhrenwerke Nomos Glashütte • Armin Strom • Ferdinand Berthoud * 16.5.2026: A. Lange & Söhne Cabaret Tourbillon Honeygold * 28.4.2026: Unimatic • A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Annual Calendar (2026…

Cartier Santos-Dumont

gerdlothar (gerdlothar@undisclosed.example.com) — 2026-06-05T15:32:42+00:00

Cartier Santos-Dumont Santos-Dumont is a wristwatch or watch collection by Cartier. Its predecessor, the Santos, is considered the first men's wristwatch, the first pilot's watch, and the first sports watch. The Santos-Dumont collection was introduced in 2004, exactly 100 years after the original model was unveiled.

Cartier Santos

gerdlothar (gerdlothar@undisclosed.example.com) — 2026-06-05T15:05:25+00:00

Cartier Santos The Santos or Santos-Dumont is a wristwatch by Cartier. Considered to be the first men's wristwatch model, the first pilot's watch, and the first sports watch, it has changed dramatically over time but includes notable elements, including a screwed-on bezel with flat geometric shapes.

Nomos Club Sport neomatik Worldtimer

gerdlothar (gerdlothar@undisclosed.example.com) — 2026-06-03T09:41:36+00:00

Nomos Club Sport neomatik Worldtimer Club Sport neomatik World Time is a wristwatch by Nomos. This world time watch with an automatic movement is as sporty as it is elegant. It allows you to see all 24 time zones at a glance and features a 24-hour display for a second time zone. Model descriptions Series 790.S

Watches & Wonders

gerdlothar (gerdlothar@undisclosed.example.com) — 2026-05-28T15:03:55+00:00

Watches & Wonders Watches & Wonders is a trade fair for the watch industry. From 1991 through 2019 the event was called Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) and was held in Geneva. The name was changed to “Watches & Wonders Geneva” in 2020. Overview

1727

gerdlothar (gerdlothar@undisclosed.example.com) — 2026-05-28T15:00:36+00:00

1727 * The watchmaker Ferdinand Berthoud, after whom the Chronométrie Ferdinand Berthoud would later be named, is born on March 18. <- 1769 | 1771 -> year

Ferdinand Berthoud

gerdlothar (gerdlothar@undisclosed.example.com) — 2026-05-28T14:56:18+00:00

Ferdinand Berthoud * See Also Berthoud, Ferdinand La Chronométrie Ferdinand Berthoud is a watch brand of Chopard Group, announced in 2013 and named for 18th century clockmaking pioneer Ferdinand Berthoud. In 1770 Berthoud was awarded the title of “Clockmaker and Mechanic by appointment to the French King and Navy

Armin Strom

gerdlothar (gerdlothar@undisclosed.example.com) — 2026-05-28T14:33:11+00:00

Armin Strom Armin Strom is a Swiss watchmaker and watch manufacturer established in 1967. Overview The master watchmaker Armin Strom supplied the most demanding customers with complex models, such richly decorated, hand-skeletonized chronographs, alarm clocks and perpetual calendars. Strom opened a shop and workshop in Burgdorf near

Nomos - [Deutsche Uhrenwerke NOMOS Glashütte]

gerdlothar (gerdlothar@undisclosed.example.com) — 2026-05-28T13:06:02+00:00

Nomos Nomos Glashütte/Sa. is a German watch manufacturer in Glashütte, one of the few remaining independent brands.. Company foundation by Roland Schwertner On 1 January 1991 the old traditional name “Nomos” is revived by Roland Schwertner from Düsseldorf, a former computer expert. He founds the company

Fine-adjusted - created

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Deutsche Uhrenwerke Nomos Glashütte (DUW) - created

gerdlothar (gerdlothar@undisclosed.example.com) — 2026-05-28T13:02:38+00:00

Deutsche Uhrenwerke Nomos Glashütte (DUW) Deutsche Uhrenwerke is the name given to the in-house movements produced by the manufacture Nomos Glashütte, which, since 2015, has been gradually equipping and renaming all existing calibers with its proprietary NOMOS Swing System. These movements are developed and manufactured entirely in

Sinn 903 St

gerdlothar (gerdlothar@undisclosed.example.com) — 2026-05-28T10:08:47+00:00

Sinn 903 St 903 St, 903 St Black and 903 St Silver are chronographs by Sinn. Sinn calls this series “Automatic Navigation Chronographs”. The peculiarity of the models with the proven automatic chronograph movement Valjoux 7750 lies in the integrated bezel with logarithmic scale division (slide rule function), as it is also known from the

Satin finish - created

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Rolex Land-Dweller

gerdlothar (gerdlothar@undisclosed.example.com) — 2026-05-28T09:53:57+00:00

Rolex Land-Dweller Land-Dweller is a watch collection from Rolex. The collection was introduced in 2025. With the metal bracelet integrated into the case, Rolex reinterprets the design of earlier models. The dial, framed by a beveled flange, features a honeycomb pattern applied using high-tech laser technology. The

Parmigiani Tonda PF Chronographe Mysterieux

gerdlothar (gerdlothar@undisclosed.example.com) — 2026-05-28T09:03:26+00:00

Parmigiani Tonda PF Chronographe Mysterieux The Tonda PF Chronographe Mysterieux is a wristwatch by Parmigiani. The watch is a world premiere marking the brand’s 30th anniversary, introducing an invisible chronograph featuring a new PF053 caliber. The movement comprises 362 components and utilizes a system of five coaxial hands that align perfectly when at rest, making the dial appear like a standard three-hand watch.

Hublot Big Bang Steel

gerdlothar (gerdlothar@undisclosed.example.com) — 2026-05-28T09:00:07+00:00

Hublot Big Bang Steel Big Bang Steel is a chronograph by Hublot. Stainless steel version of the 2004 launched successful model Big Bang with self-winding movement. Features Dial in black carbon fiber, easily adjustable rubber strap with folding clasp, waterproof to 100 m. The graded game of metal and black tones, as well as the different materials causes the special appeal of this model.

Sandblasted - created

gerdlothar (gerdlothar@undisclosed.example.com) — 2026-05-28T08:55:59+00:00

Sandblasted Using a compressed-air-powered sandblasting machine, an abrasive is propelled onto a surface at a specific pressure. This gives the surface a matte appearance and eliminates any gloss. Only minimal light reflections are visible. Sand is not the only abrasive used to treat the surface of jewelry. Other materials used include ice crystals, nut shells, glass granules, plastic granules, corundum, or blast furnace slag.

Start

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Start [To portal watch brands & watch manufacturers] WATCH BRANDS & WATCH MANUFACTURERS [To portal watch models] WATCH MODELS [Go to movements portal] WATCH MOVEMENTS [To the Watch Knowledge / Encyclopedia portal] WATCH KNOWLEDGE The web encyclopedia Watch Wiki presents an abundance of information about top quality wristwatches and the most prestigious watch companies which produce them. With emphasis on high class mechanical watches and covering the best timepieces and their manufac…

March LA.B - created

gerdlothar (gerdlothar@undisclosed.example.com) — 2026-05-28T08:15:44+00:00

March LA.B March LA.B is a French watchmaker founded in 2009 at the crossroads of Biarritz and Los Angeles. The brand is distinguished by its design, which draws inspiration from the timeless elegance of the 1970s and California’s “cool” vibe, and follows the philosophy of “more with less.”

Behrens

gerdlothar (gerdlothar@undisclosed.example.com) — 2026-05-28T08:09:37+00:00

Behrens Behrens is a Chinese watch brand. The brand is based in Shenzhen, China, and was founded in 2012 by a group of young watch enthusiasts who shared a common vision. Their mission is to interpret time through unique mechanical designs. The brand’s founder was Lin Bingqiang. In

1963

gerdlothar (gerdlothar@undisclosed.example.com) — 2026-05-28T07:50:38+00:00

1963 * To mark the “Carrera Panamericana Mexico,” which was then considered the world's most dangerous road race, TAG Heuer launched the now-legendary sports watch “Carrera,” the first chronograph specifically designed for timing car races, which went on to become a true watch classic and thus one of the pillars of the brand's model range.

1964

gerdlothar (gerdlothar@undisclosed.example.com) — 2026-05-28T07:49:36+00:00

1964 * Hamilton introduces the “soft style” Pan-Europ model. <- 1963 | 1965 -> year

1969

gerdlothar (gerdlothar@undisclosed.example.com) — 2026-05-28T07:46:09+00:00

1969 * On 10 January Zenith presents the first self-winding chronograph movement “El Primero”. * On 3 March, the manufacturers Breitling, Heuer-Leonidas, Hamilton/Büren present their competing product in Geneva, New York , Hong Kong and Beirut under the name of Calibre 11 “Chronomatic”. * On 20 August, Longines introduces the Ultra-Quartz, the first

1982

gerdlothar (gerdlothar@undisclosed.example.com) — 2026-05-28T07:44:42+00:00

1982 * The German master watchmaker Gerd-Rüdiger Lang founds, on the peak of the quartz crisis, a studio for mechanical watches in Munich, which later becomes the company Chronoswiss. * On 30 November 1982, the new Breitling Montres SA, lead by Ernest Schneider, is officially registered. He had purchased the brand from the family just before