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The alarm function is, in some ways, an underrated and unique complication in a watch. Like most other complications, we never really need it in today’s world, where any alarm is typically set with an iPhone or something similar (who really has an alarm clock at home...

Part of what makes chronographs such fascinating mechanisms to collect is that they are a type of active complication. That is, it's not passive, it's not something that you simply stare at and appreciate, such as in the case of a moonphase or tourbillion. It is part...

Chronographs have been dominating the vintage watch market for quite some time now, and with collector’s tastes becoming increasingly more refined, more attention has shifted towards the earlier offerings of Longines. Though their modern chronographs may not be able...

Welcome everyone to the relaunch of mentawatches.com! I appreciate all of your support and patience during this process; I’m really happy with the result, and I hope you are too!  Feel free to e-mail me with any comments, suggestions, criticisms, etc. That being said,...