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Watch Cases, Dials, and Hands: A Complete Guide to Quality, Origin, and Choosing the Best Parts
Watch Cases, Dials, and Hands: A Complete Guide to Quality, Origin, and Choosing the Best Parts
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Choosing the right watch cases, dials, and hands is one of the most important parts of building a custom watch. This guide explains where these parts come from, what makes... Read more...
Chinese, Japanese, or Swiss Movements: How Do I Choose?
Chinese, Japanese, or Swiss Movements: How Do I Choose?
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Not sure whether to choose a Chinese, Japanese, or Swiss watch movement? Here is how to compare value, prestige, reliability, and purpose when selecting the right movement for your watch. Read more...
Counterfeits, Clarity, and the Difference Between a Watch Component and a Watch Brand
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Seiko's October 2025 warning about counterfeit and modified watches raises a question worth answering clearly: what's the difference between the movement inside a watch and the brand on the dial? Forge & Crown breaks it down. Read more...
NH34 automatic GMT movement — supply, pricing, and alternatives in 2026
The NH34 Dilemma: Movement Supply and Pricing in 2026
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NH34 movement supply has become inconsistent in 2026, with backorders and elevated pricing affecting GMT builds. We break down what's changed and which alternatives Forge & Crown is evaluating. Read more...