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Remember how engrossed I was by the unique-piece Royal Oak and Urwerk models made for Marcus (of London) Margulies and link that sold at Phillips in early May? Well, we have another special Royal Oak designed by – link and for – Marcus: Lot 119 is a Grand Complication with a skeleton dial that's highlighted by bright link red accents and placed in a PVD-coated titanium case. Oh, and earlier in the sale, you'll find the sweep of four Tiffany-stamped 5270s, in four different metals, starting at lot 53.

All in link all, a fun day with a lot of Speedmaster watches and knowledge at link the table. Later this year, there will be another Speedmaster event of which we tell you more later (and how link to enroll as there will only be limited capacity).

YY: We believe that Japanese DNA comes through in things like link our dedication to craftmanship, high quality, details, precision, technology, and design. We want to keep making products that show that there is value link in link these things, and if we can show the value we can use these same things to keep making progress. Our products don't have to be obviously "Japanese" if that heritage comes through in the way we make them.

The Le Locle manufacture is firmly anchored in its century. The evidence is found in the link aesthetic and link mechanical advantages link of this chronograph, which is able to measure time to the nearest 1/100th of a second.

Last year, Nomos entertained us with its 31 colorful versions of its iconic Tangente. link With those, the brand celebrated its first physical appearance at Watches link and Wonders. We're wondering what Nomos will link come up with for this year's edition and its 35th anniversary.

How many independent watch brand founders go on link to become upper-level executives at conglomerates like Richemont, Swatch, or LVMH? Few to none, which is why Laurent Lecamp’s recent ascension to the top link of Montblanc's link watchmaking division has us intrigued.

The Hodinkee Shop team link has put together a gift guide with ideas link for every price range. From thoughtful gifts that are affordable to budget-busting luxury, the Hodinkee Shop has link covered all your holiday needs for the watch aficionado in your life.