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The original Bond watch wasn’t a Rolex

The original Bond watch wasn’t a Rolex

Our tame watchnerd investigates the first watch ever worn by 007 and what he uncovers may surprise you.
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the #watchnerdOct 18, 2015
SalonQP 2015

SalonQP 2015

Disclaimer: I received a Press Pass for SalonQP 2015, and have written for QP Magazine, most recently in Issue 75.
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the #watchnerdJan 6
Talking Hands

Talking Hands

Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Reverso Ultra Thin Tribute to 1931
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The Prodigal FoolApr 9
SalonQP 2015

SalonQP 2015

Our resident watch dealer, a self-described voluptuary, gives us his viewpoint on this year’s exhibition.
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♛ Oakleigh WatchesNov 15, 2015
Does it come with papers?

Does it come with papers?

If you definitely want papers with your pre-owned watch then nothing else will do…but do you?
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♛ Oakleigh WatchesAug 5, 2015
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Six small words

Six small words

The Watchnerd considers a documentary about Roger W Smith and Dr George Daniels, and the relationship between these two extraordinary men.
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the #watchnerdAug 5, 2015
Bell & Ross reaches the zenith of its plagiarism with the BR126

Bell & Ross reaches the zenith of its plagiarism with the BR126

Bell & Ross have always designed derivative watches. With the BR126, they’ve outdone themselves — whatever John Mayer says.
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The Prodigal FoolMar 25, 2015
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First published in 2007 as a sandpit for two old friends to play in, The Prodigal Guide is trying to grow up, really we are. Today, it’s the web’s most irreverent miscellany of extravagance: informed, considered but still deeply devoted to tomfoolery.

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The hostile and costly Hôtel Costes

The hostile and costly Hôtel Costes

Not many restaurants can offer the sense of occasion, the glamour, the excitement and — crucially — the fun to match the Mercedes SLS AMG.
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The Prodigal FoolMar 28, 2015
Living with a Ghost

Living with a Ghost

Bowled over by its engineering, charmed by its opulent interior detailing, and ever so slightly confused about who it’s actually aimed at.
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The Prodigal FoolMar 25, 2015
The Bentley Continental GTC V8: Seductive British beast

The Bentley Continental GTC V8: Seductive British beast

The Fool falls in love with a badly dressed, topless girl from Crewe.
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The Prodigal FoolMar 25, 2015
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The Prodigal Guide

First published in 2007 as a sandpit for two old friends to play in, The Prodigal Guide is trying to grow up, really we are. Today, it’s the web’s most irreverent miscellany of extravagance: informed, considered but still deeply devoted to tomfoolery.

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The website is dead; long live the network

The website is dead; long live the network

There are many reasons we decided to switch off TheProdigalGuide.com but the main one was philosophical.
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The Prodigal FoolMar 30, 2015
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First published in 2007 as a sandpit for two old friends to play in, The Prodigal Guide is trying to grow up, really we are. Today, it’s the web’s most irreverent miscellany of extravagance: informed, considered but still deeply devoted to tomfoolery.

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