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First Impressions: Christopher Ward C5 Malvern 595
First Impressions: Christopher Ward C5 Malvern 595

My initial thoughts on the Malvern? It's thin. Really thin.

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Split SecondBen Newport-FosterApril 12, 2018Christopher Ward, C65, Thin watch, Peseux, ETA, First ImpressionsComment
Ring Out The Bells: A History of Repeating and Chiming Watches
Ring Out The Bells: A History of Repeating and Chiming Watches

From a bespoke 19th-Century grand sonnerie pocket watch to a modern, serially produced minute repeater, each has a sound and character of its own. Here's to the most musical and magical complication of them all!

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Horological HistoryBen Newport-FosterApril 9, 2018Complicated watches, Complications, Grand complication, Greubel Forsey, Sonnerie, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, FP JourneComment
Editor's Choice: My Favorite Articles From Timepiece Chronicle in 2017
Editor's Choice: My Favorite Articles From Timepiece Chronicle in 2017

To wrap off the year, here is an ego-stroking list of my favorite articles that I wrote over the course of 2017.

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A Letter From The EditorBen Newport-FosterDecember 29, 2017Comment
The Most Popular Articles on Timepiece Chronicle from 2017
The Most Popular Articles on Timepiece Chronicle from 2017

With the end of the year almost upon us, I thought it would be appropriate to look back and see which articles were most widely read throughout the year. Some of these were obvious (Spoiler alert, watch geeks like James Bond!) but some did surprise me as to how popular they became. 

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A Letter From The EditorBen Newport-FosterDecember 22, 2017Year in ReviewComment
Thoughts on E-Commerce and Watches
Thoughts on E-Commerce and Watches

In 2017, convenience is a crucial element of luxury sales and yet many brands still aren't available to purchase online. Here are my thoughts on why that needs to change.

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OpinionBen Newport-FosterDecember 8, 2017Omega, E-Commerce, Hodinkee, Online SalesComment
Inside & Out Review: Corum Golden Bridge Rectangle
Inside & Out Review: Corum Golden Bridge Rectangle

The Corum Golden Bridge Rectangle is a marvel of design and watchmaking.  I can't afford it, but that doesn't stop it from being an astounding piece of horology.

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Inside & OutBen Newport-FosterNovember 24, 2017Courm, Corum, Golden Bridge, Rectangle, haute horology, luxury watches, watch reviewComment
Inside & Out Review: Christopher Ward C1 Grand Malvern 5 Day Automatic
Inside & Out Review: Christopher Ward C1 Grand Malvern 5 Day Automatic

The Christopher Ward C1 Grand Malvern 5 Day Automatic might be a mouthful to say, but it is one of the best value for money watches available right now with an in-house movement, 5 day power reserve and a clean design all for under $2000.

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Inside & OutBen Newport-FosterNovember 10, 2017Christopher Ward, C1 Grand Malvern, 5 Day Automatic, British Watchmaking, Watch reviewComment
In-Depth: The History of the Glycine Airman
In-Depth: The History of the Glycine Airman

The Glycine Airman was one of the first pilots watches designed for the jet age. The unique 24 hour display might have turned some people off, but its now regarded as a cult classic.

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Horological HistoryBen Newport-FosterOctober 20, 2017Glycine, Airman, 24 hour dial, pilot watch, Rotating bezel, History of Airman, History of Glycine Comment
A History of the El Primero Movement
A History of the El Primero Movement

The El Primero movement might not have been the first self-winding chronograph, but it was undoubtedly one of the best. 

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Horological HistoryBen Newport-FosterOctober 13, 2017Zenith, El Primero, Chronograph, High-beat, Chrono-matic, Breitling Comment
A History of Ceramics in Watchmaking
A History of Ceramics in Watchmaking

From Ancient Greek pottery to luxury watch cases, ceramic has come a long way in the last 2000 years. How did this material become so popular and what can it offer the watch industry?

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Horological HistoryBen Newport-FosterSeptember 29, 2017Rolex, Omega, Ceramic, Hublot, Dark Side of the Moon, Ceramic bezel, Rado, IWCComment
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