Latest Posts from TheManual.com Written by Ian Schwam

June 4, 2026
Girard-Perregaux has launched the Laureato Fifty collection, commemorating five decades of the Laureato, the Swiss maison’s celebrated luxury sports watch. The Laureato Fifty collectio…
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June 3, 2026
Zenith has partnered with Naoya Hida & Co. to launch an ultra-limited release watch. The G.F.J. Calibre 135 Double Signed with Naoya Hida & Co. pairs Zenith’s legendary Calibre…
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June 2, 2026
Audemars Piguet is making headlines again—but not because of civic unrest sparked by candy-colored pocket watches dangling from lanyards. The Swiss watchmaker has expanded its Royal Oa…
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May 31, 2026
When you think of luxury watchmakers, you often think of pieces over a century old, calling back to the origins of horology for on-the-go. But that doesn’t mean the watchmakers need to…
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May 29, 2026
We’re at the end of May, which means we’re starting to look dreadfully hot days dead in the face. The humidity is about to rise, and the sun is about to bounce off the pavement t…
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May 28, 2026
Zenith is a watch company built on stories and journeys. A couple of years ago, I got to sit down with a C-suite exec and listened to the story of the origins of the name; a tale of the foun…
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May 28, 2026
Summer is here, and that means it is time to buckle down on the summer style and LOOK hot without BEING hot. Let’s be honest, style is a lot easier in the spring and summer when you do…
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May 26, 2026
Buying a used Rolex has, for several decades now, been a bit of a treasure hunt. You could wander into a tiny shop tucked away between a tailor and a tobacconist, look into a tray of watches…
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May 22, 2026
We have been waiting for 5 years for a new James Bond. But, alas, the powers that be at Amazon and MGM are taking their sweet time moving it forward. Which, practicality says, is a good thin…
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May 21, 2026
Let’s set the mood for a second. We’re outside a Swatch store in the suburbs of Paris. A crowd is fighting and jostling forward as French riot police fire tear gas. No, this isn&…
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May 20, 2026
If you have been reading anything of mine in the last couple of years, you may have picked up on the fact that I am a massive James Bond fan and a huge chronophile. I love a good watch, and …
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May 19, 2026
I have been in men’s style for a long time. From selling suits to being a personal stylist to writing about the style world, I have come into contact with a lot of people who have a lo…
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May 17, 2026
When TAG Heuer and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway team up, they’ve got thirteen collaborations’ worth of muscle memory to draw from. The latest result is the TAG Heuer Formula 1…
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May 13, 2026
The luxury watch world is filled with dedicated collectors. Those collectors go from release to release, voicing thoughts and opinions that you can find all over the internet. There is no sh…
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May 8, 2026
As the summer approaches, you are going to start looking into your wardrobe for the places you need to upgrade. One of the often overlooked areas to update is the watch. Now, as a self-procl…
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May 5, 2026
Herschel Supply Company has built its reputation on the idea that how you carry your stuff says something about where you’re going. Now, the Vancouver-based brand is teeing up a new ch…
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May 1, 2026
SeaVees has never been a brand that chases trends. Since its founding back in 1964, the California-based footwear label has carved out a lane defined by quiet craftsmanship, heritage materia…
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May 1, 2026
The Seiko Prospex has been a reference point in accessible dive watch design for decades, and the PADI Special Edition SRPL53 is the version of that story with the most personality. It&rsquo…
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May 1, 2026
The Kentucky Derby is one of the biggest sports moments of the year. And while we love the performance of the horses and the mint juleps, I have a soft spot for the outfits. I got my start i…
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April 30, 2026
In a world of prestige eyewear, there is a kind of frame that demands to be noticed rather than understood. Defined by gaudy logos, recycled silhouettes, and pricing that is more about the b…
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April 29, 2026
Ever since I was a child, I have loved everything special forces. I grew up watching Chuck Norris in Delta Force. I saw Steven Segal as a SEAL in Under Siege. Who could forget Nic Cage as an…
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April 29, 2026
I consider myself a bit of a chronophile. I am in love with a good watch. When I meet someone new, the very first thing I notice about them is what they wear on their wrist. It isn’t a…
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April 28, 2026
There are style icons, and then there are the people behind them. There are moments in history when a stylish man sees a shift. He notices when an icon is born. He grabs the garment, defines…
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April 27, 2026
Earlier this year, I attended the J. Press Fashion Week show. I was most pleased to see summer sports represented, with rowing oars, bicycles, and bare feet appropriate for boats on the runw…
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April 26, 2026
The biggest style hack in the world is to stick to the classics. Keeping your suits away from the trendy cuts and flashy patterns. Ignoring all the garments of the moment and filling your wa…
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April 23, 2026
Swiss watchmaking at this price tends to split into two camps: watches that look the part but don’t show you anything, and watches that give you a window into the movement underneath. …
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April 19, 2026
Watches and Wonders is a must-see every year for lovers of wrist adornments the world over. Some would call it the Super Bowl for the chronophiles. For me, I am a huge fan of watches and, ev…
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April 16, 2026
Every April, Geneva becomes an even more remarkable place. For one week, it becomes the undisputed center of the watch world, and the action spills out way beyond the main stage. Palexpo, a …
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April 15, 2026
The Bulova Marine Star Series A is not a watch that tries to blend in, and at $358.76 it doesn’t need to. That’s a $291 saving off its $650 list price for a Japanese automatic wi…
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April 15, 2026
Not that long ago, a different version of Watches and Wonders existed in the public imagination. It was hushed voices, marble floors, appointment-only theatrics; a place where brands like Ca…
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