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Guides from DIFFRNT on choosing, sizing and caring for your watch.
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Watches for Small Wrists: How to Choose One That Fits
Have a slim wrist? How to pick the right case size, thickness and bracelet so your watch looks balanced.
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Watches for Small Wrists: How to Choose One That Fits
Have a slim wrist? How to pick the right case size, thickness and bracelet so your watch looks balanced.
How to Remove Light Scratches from a Watch
Light scuffs on your watch? What you can safely polish at home, what to leave to a jeweller and how to prevent new scratches.
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How to Remove Light Scratches from a Watch
Light scuffs on your watch? What you can safely polish at home, what to leave to a jeweller and how to prevent new scratches.
What Is a Chronograph Watch and How Do You Use It?
A chronograph is a watch with a built-in stopwatch. Here is how the pushers and subdials work, and how to wear the look.
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What Is a Chronograph Watch and How Do You Use It?
A chronograph is a watch with a built-in stopwatch. Here is how the pushers and subdials work, and how to wear the look.
Parts of a Watch Explained: Crown, Bezel, Lugs and More
Crown, bezel, lugs, crystal and more: a simple guide to every part of a watch and what it does.
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Parts of a Watch Explained: Crown, Bezel, Lugs and More
Crown, bezel, lugs, crystal and more: a simple guide to every part of a watch and what it does.
How to Open a Watch Clasp: Push-Button, Fold-Over and Butterfly
Push-button, fold-over or butterfly: how to open and close each type of watch clasp step by step, without damaging your nails or the bracelet.
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How to Open a Watch Clasp: Push-Button, Fold-Over and Butterfly
Push-button, fold-over or butterfly: how to open and close each type of watch clasp step by step, without damaging your nails or the bracelet.
Silver or Gold Watch? How to Choose the Right Metal
Silver, gold, rose gold or two-tone? How to pick a watch colour that suits your skin tone, your jewellery and your wardrobe.
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Silver or Gold Watch? How to Choose the Right Metal
Silver, gold, rose gold or two-tone? How to pick a watch colour that suits your skin tone, your jewellery and your wardrobe.
How to Clean a Stainless Steel Watch at Home
Keep your watch looking new: a safe, step-by-step way to clean the case, bracelet and glass of a stainless steel watch at home.
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How to Clean a Stainless Steel Watch at Home
Keep your watch looking new: a safe, step-by-step way to clean the case, bracelet and glass of a stainless steel watch at home.
What Does ATM Mean on a Watch? Water Resistance Explained
What does 3 ATM mean, is 3 bar the same, and can you swim with your watch? A simple chart of water resistance ratings and what each one is safe...
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What Does ATM Mean on a Watch? Water Resistance Explained
What does 3 ATM mean, is 3 bar the same, and can you swim with your watch? A simple chart of water resistance ratings and what each one is safe...
How to Wear a Watch: Wrist, Fit and Style Tips
Which wrist, how tight, and how to pair your watch with a suit, long sleeves or bracelets. Simple rules that always work.
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How to Wear a Watch: Wrist, Fit and Style Tips
Which wrist, how tight, and how to pair your watch with a suit, long sleeves or bracelets. Simple rules that always work.
Different Types of Watches: A Simple Guide to Every Style
Dress watch, dive watch, skeleton, integrated bracelet: a simple guide to the main watch styles and when to wear each one.
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Different Types of Watches: A Simple Guide to Every Style
Dress watch, dive watch, skeleton, integrated bracelet: a simple guide to the main watch styles and when to wear each one.
How to Remove Watch Links at Home
Bracelet too loose? Remove watch links at home in six simple steps, with a short video and the right tool.
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How to Remove Watch Links at Home
Bracelet too loose? Remove watch links at home in six simple steps, with a short video and the right tool.
What Size Watch Should I Get? A Simple Wrist Size Guide
Measure your wrist in two minutes and find the case size that suits you, with a simple size chart for men and women.
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What Size Watch Should I Get? A Simple Wrist Size Guide
Measure your wrist in two minutes and find the case size that suits you, with a simple size chart for men and women.
Automatic vs Quartz Watch: What's the Difference?
Quartz or automatic? How each watch movement works, the pros of both and how to choose the one that suits you.
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Automatic vs Quartz Watch: What's the Difference?
Quartz or automatic? How each watch movement works, the pros of both and how to choose the one that suits you.