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Submariner (no-date, 41mm modern)

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Jaeger-LeCoultre

Reverso Tribute Duoface (Small Seconds)

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Nautilus (first generation)

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Snowflake SBGA211

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Tank Louis Cartier

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Speedmaster Professional

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A. Lange & Söhne

Datograph (first generation)

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Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak "Jumbo" Extra-Thin

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Tudor Black Bay 58, Navy
79030N39mmeditorial
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Omega Speedmaster Professional
310.30.42.50.01.00242mmeditorial
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Grand Seiko Snowflake SBGA211
SBGA21141mmeditorial
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Grand Seiko Shunbun SBGA413
SBGA41341mmeditorial
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Rolex Submariner Date
126610LN41mmeditorial
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Rolex Submariner (no-date)
14060M40mmeditorial
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FOR THE FIRST-TIME BUYER

Buying your first serious watch
Budget, case size, seller, service: the working checklist.
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10-minute inspection checklist
What to check minute-by-minute when the watch is in hand.
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Watches are not investments
A patient read on watches and money.
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