Mondaine has announced their new Fall lineup of watches. There's new black or white square models. There's also some classic EVO 38 mm watches with a round case, and some Retro Chic models in other styles. Horology Crazy has all the details on movements and features. Look for these to be released starting in September.

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The Horology Crazy blog has posted an article on replacing a battery in a ORSA military watch. This model contains a ISA 317 calibre. It's a nice look inside. Follow the link over for some good photos of the entire process.

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DJ Kentaro has teamed up with Nixon Watches to release a new collaboration called The Private. It's a very colorful limited edition watch. It's selling in Japan for about $165 USD. You can go ahead and order one now if it works for you.

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Horology Crazy has posted the first part of an article on the modification of a Kronos British military watch. This one has a stainless steel case and contains a ETA 804.114 quartz movement. There's lost of photos of the full disassembly. Follow the link over to check out the process.

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Bape has announced three new Bapex 2 models for release later this year. These watches continue with the Rolex-inspired look. They each come on a metal bracelet and have the option of a black, red/blue or brown face. No word on exact prices, but it's probably more than you would think.

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The Horology Crazy blog has posted an article on the history of collaborations between F1 racer Michael Schumacher and Omega. The article covers 17 different watch models that have been released over the years. There's a wide range of styles. It will be interesting to see what the future holds.

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Chino Watch has this interesting RADO watch for sale. This model is reference R12636163. It's only 100M water resistant with a screw locked crown. It has a ETA2893 automatic movement with 28 jewels. The street price of around $1,285 USD seems a bit much, but it's worth a look.

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