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Longines Record Watch Collection Hands-On
Chronometric performance is a subject we often don't talk about when it comes to new watches. For the most part, we are only focused on the aesthetics and we tell ourselves that if we really want to know the precise time, we should stick to quartz watches or our phones (or smartwatches). That may be true, but I certainly won't want to be wearing a watch, no matter how beautiful it is, if it’s unreliable with accuracy. As a result, I have a soft spot for watches that are chronometer-certified and one of the big new releases from Longines this year at Baselworld is the introduction of their first all COSC-certified collection called the Longines Record.All images by James StaceyIt is no secret by now that the Swiss watch industry is in a bit of a pickle. After an extended period of tremendous growth, exports have fallen considerably over the past two or so years. Watch brands are reacting to this in two main ways: a) give watch lovers and collectors what they want and b) offer more
Submerge Yourself In Soviet History With Raketa's Leopard 24 Watch
Sponsored post presented on best watches for advertiserRussia-based watch manufacturer Raketa is no stranger to fascinating and unusual complications that stand out among the competition. From a celestial-themed timepiece whose hands move counter-clockwise to its bold "Big Zero"model that features large, Arabic numerals that are impossible to miss, it seems each model has an unmistakable calling card that is uniquely its own. In the case of the new Leopard 24 timepiece, it takes a thorough deep dive to fully fathom the depths Raketa went to in order to maintain a consistent Soviet submarine theme.Looking at the cast and characters in the Raketa lineup, both past and present, it is evident that this is a company quite proud of its heritage - and for good reason. In the tapestry of Russian space travel, there is a particular thread that honors Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin and his iconic spaceflight that led to the creation of the Raketa brand itself. A sister brand, Podeba, was worn on Gagarin