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Top 5 True GMT Watches Under $1500 | VARIO
When it comes to watches, many models have interesting complications, but few are as practical and suitable for everyday use as the GMT complication. For anyone who travels a lot, whether for busin...
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The Dirty Dozen in Context | VARIO
The First World War first ended in armistice in 1918 — four long years of grueling combat had left all nations involved exhausted and emotionally jaded. The world had grown almost universally tired...
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RedBar is a global community of watch collectors and enthusiasts, with chapters around the world, including the vibrant RedBar SG in Singapore. Having been part of RedBar SG since August 2021, I’ve...
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The 1918 Medic Trench | A Watch from an Alternate Timeline
Most WWI-inspired watches aim to recapture the spirit of the era's timepieces. Instead, VARIO's 1918 Medic re-imagines what could have been on the battlefields. It’s impossible to chart the hi...
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Vintage is the way - Vintage Timex | VARIO
The reason why nowadays vintage watches are a poplar category, is because you can find some real gems at price that is unheard of. Think about classic design traits such as Breguet numerals, 35mm c...
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Top 5 Mechanical Single Hand Watches
In a world where time is often measured to the millisecond, there is a certain appeal in slowing down the passage of time and enjoying it more consciously. This is where mechanical single-hand watc...
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Salmon dials are IN – The Pierre Paulin 38
Salmon dials have an interesting background story. Big names like Vacheron Constantin and Patek Phillipe used to reserve this dial color for special editions. In the case of Vacheron, they mixed th...
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We were approached by members of WEI (Watch Enthusiasts India) to create their first Limited Edition group watch. We brainstormed some ideas and came up with the design with the help of a WEI membe...
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The legacy of tilted dials in the history of wristwatches | VARIO
Wristwatches have left behind their utilitarian origins in the great history of watchmaking to become exquisite fusions of function and artistry. They are revered both as functional timekeeping ins...
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Top 12 Art Deco Watches | VARIO
Art Deco was a design movement that emerged in the 1920s and 1930s, characterized by its emphasis on geometric shapes, bold colors, and streamlined designs. It was a time of great artistic and cult...
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