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Welcome to The Journal, dedicated to rare, vintage, and contemporary watches. Enjoy its curated selection of articles on the pleasures of fine watch ownership. Founded in 2014, A Collected Man is the leading online platform for discovering, buying, and selling the world's most exceptional watches. We combine a high level of curation with genuine and thoughtful content, in one of the most..
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9h ago
How does a museum like the Musée Atelier Audemars Piguet function from day to day? Through a tour of the hallowed halls of this institution, we dive behind the scenes of their work, from restoration to discovery, and how they are shaping the future of Audemars Piguet.
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3w ago
Fresh off their success in the 2023 F. P. Journe Young Talent Competition, watchmakers Alexandre Hazemann and Victor Monnin are hungry for more. We explore how they became friends, collaborators, and their time at the prestigious Lycée Edgar Faure Morteau.
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2M ago
Why is it that so many of the most promising recent crop of French watchmakers have come from the same school on the country's border with Switzerland?
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4M ago
Known for their modern take on vintage aesthetics and use of traditional, artisanal methods, Atelier de Chronométrie has risen to become a cult favourite among collectors. We explore how they came to be, how their pieces have evolved over the years, and what’s next in store.
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1y ago
Restoration is a sensitive topic at the best of times. Yet, it is an intrinsic part of the watch world, helping keep the promise that our timepieces, will outlast us. Why then is it so controversial, and does it necessarily have to be? A lot of the angst which surrounds restoration, comes from bad experiences people have had, either with their own watch, or with one they were hoping to buy. From components cobbled together, to reprinted dials that haven’t been disclosed, there are plenty of reasons to be weary.
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