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Look Closer

We’re obsessed with this concept of ‘look closer’ the idea that something else is dwelling just beyond the surface. This comes to life in the world of watch collecting with those small details and historical facts that may not be immediately apparent. This column unearths these stories.

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All A Brief History of Art, Music and Design Buyer's Guide Chasing Time City Guide Complicated History Driven Look Closer Owner's Guide Reference Guide The Details Under the Radar Watches + Style What Is On My Wrist
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  • A Brief History of
  • Art, Music and Design
  • Buyer's Guide
  • Chasing Time
  • City Guide
  • Complicated History
  • Driven
  • Look Closer
  • Owner's Guide
  • Reference Guide
  • The Details
  • Under the Radar
  • Watches + Style
  • What Is On My Wrist
    • Look Closer In Conversation with Devon Turnbull: OJAS Audio and Nom de Guerre Mastermind, and Perpetual Student of Refined Simplicity

    From the early days of the streetwear revolution to OJAS Audio, Devon Turnbull channels divine simplicity into everything he touches.

    Look Closer Deeply Misunderstood: The True Story Behind The Helium Escape Valve

    As watch enthusiasts, we love obsessing about the various complications and features of our timepieces, regardless of their actual practicality in our modern lives. The helium escape valve may be the absolute least practical complication.

    Look Closer The Many Faces and Fast Fans of a Flagship

    What’s really in a name? Andretti, Siffert, Rindt, Jagger. No, we’re not setting you up for the old “three racers and a rock star walk into a bar” joke.

    Look Closer Enter Julia Gogosha’s Elevated Eyewear Dream World

    Meet Julia Gogosha: Los Angeles’ eyewear guru and optical obsessive.

    Look Closer The Patek Philippe Nautilus: Refining a Design Language

    Gérald Genta is considered the most important designer in contemporary watchmaking history and the origin stories and relationship between his two most iconic designs is far more interesting than you might think!
    Look Closer Are In-House Movements Actually Better Than Off-The-Shelf Ones?

    In-house movements are often touted as a major selling point for important marques, but are they objectively better than off-the-shelf units?
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