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Seiko Presage Arita viert de stralende schoonheid van Japanse tradities (longread)

De pracht van traditionele ambachten uit Japan heeft een aantrekkingskracht die verder gaat dan onze liefde voor horloges. Deze Seiko Presage Arita is vakmanschap op z'n vakmanschapst. Porselein klinkt misschien als iets wat wij Nederlanders ooit in Delft hebben uitgevonden, maar in werkelijkheid was het hier bekende blauwe serviesgoed ooit
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Horloge uitvinders en uitvindingen deel 1: Eureka!

A mechanical watch that shows the time and maybe even has a complication. Nothing too strange for you and me. But it's only because of generations of innovative master watchmakers who consistently sought to break through barriers that the time on your wrist has become commonplace. We present to you a number of old and more recent inventions and inventors. Today Part I.
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Pens and watches from a parallel world Part 2

Pens and watches go hand-in-hand. Lovers of (fountain) pens and watches have an introverted yet strong common bond. After all, sophisticated and highly competent artisanal quality forges a bond. We present you a story in two parts about the parallel world of pens and watches. Yesterday Part 1, today Part 2. Below is a selection of watch brands that couldn't resist the temptation of the traditional writing tool.
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Pens and watches from a parallel world: Part 1

Pens and watches go hand-in-hand. Lovers of (fountain) pens and watches have an introverted yet strong common bond. After all, sophisticated and highly competent artisanal quality forges a bond. We present you a story in two parts about the parallel world of pens and watches. Today Part 1, tomorrow Part 2.
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A personal touch: looking for the perfect watch strap

The watch around a person’s wrist is an expression of his or her personality. But although the watch listed in the catalogue may be produced in a small edition, that edition is identical. Those who truly want to be different wear something unique. A personally selected, different strap is a good place to start. We are looking for a personal strap.
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