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  1. Prague’s Orloj: The Curse of the Prague Clock

    Top Dial of the Prague Astronomical Clock, also known as the Orloj, Located in The Czech Republic

     

    Haunted houses riddled with ghosts and items moving on their own accord seem plausible, but a haunted clock seems a bit unusual. People have told stories about broken watches or clocks that ticked when someone passed. Whether or not they seem believable, to some, the stories are comforting and oftentimes amusing. However, with Halloween just around the corner, the curse of the Prague Clock was one that caught my attention.

    The Prague Astronomical Clock, also known as the Orloj, stands in The Czech Republic. While Prague is the perfect city for any architectural buff and bohemian-style lover, the clock is the best-known tourist attraction in the largest city of the Czech Republic. It is the third-oldest astronomical

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  2. Top Luxury Watches and Their Athlete Ambassadors

    Soccer Ball, Tennis Ball, Golf Ball Surrounds a Rolex Submariner Deepsea, Richard Mille timepiece, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, and Rolex Deepsea Sea-Dweller

     

    Tennis Professional Serena Williams

    One of the best tennis players and most famous professional athletes, Serena Williams has won 23 Grand Slam titles, more than any other woman or man. Her sister Venus and she have also won 14 Grand Slam

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  3. Spending Time with Watch Author and Collector Matt Hranek

    Watch Author and Collector Matt Hranek Smiles and Wears a Red and White Striped Shirt Underneath a Dark Brown Jacket

    A Man and His Watch tells the stories of coveted watches from around the world. Author Matt Hranek conducts interviews about historic and never-before-told watch stories from Paul Newman’s Rolex Daytona to Omega Moon watches, Sylvester Stallone’s Rolex Submariner, and Franklin Roosevelt’s gold Tiffany watch. It’s a passion project that the author describes as a storybook more so than a watch book. On top of writing, Matt is also a photographer, editor, food and drink enthusiast, husband, father, and, of course, an avid watch collector.

    “I have my father’s watch,” the book begins. Matt’s father passed away when he was just eighteen years old. “It’s a

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  4. Avi & Co.’s Top 3 Favorite Watch Collaborations

    Rolex Sea-Dweller James Cameron DeepSea and Rolex Spike Lee Daytona Timepieces sit on a Director’s Chair with the Avi & Co. Logo.

     

    There’s no doubt that luxury watch brands love to collaborate with companies, athletes, and celebrities that they admire. Brands like Richard Mille, Audemars Piguet, and Rolex are always looking for fresh points of view. They enjoy partnering with like-minded people who share similar passions. These commitments to retain the beauty of the craft while working with cutting-edge technology or paying tribute to watch collectors of the past are what make these timepieces so special.

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  5. The Best Summer Movies & Their Watches

    Two Black Dials and Black Bracelet Timepieces Sit in a Bowl of Popcorn with a Movie Clapboard Behind

     

    Summers are all about relaxing on the beach, drinking margaritas by the pool, and having romantic picnics by the lake. However, on those unfortunate rainy days, we love to sit inside with a movie that we can recite from beginning to end.

    Here are some of our favorite summer movies that, of course, feature luxury watches:

     

         1. TOP GUN

    “I have a need… a need for a pilot watch.”

    During his first briefing, Maverick mentions to his instructor that the date of the MiG plane is inaccurate. When she asks him to explain, he swiftly takes off his aviators. He shows his classic Orfino in full

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