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Vanity Fair has produced a beautiful space edition of its biannual watch magazine On Time in which we’re thrilled to say our very own David Duggan features.

As ever, David Duggan and David Hagon travelled to the Swiss city of Basel to take a look at the very latest in horological innovation. Here, David Duggan share a few of their highlights.

To celebrate the 35th year of David Duggan Watches, One To Watch will spend the coming months exploring the origins of some of the most fascinating and sought after complications. This month, we look at one of the most useful – the day-date.

Throughout history, famous people, from royalty to presidents, pop stars to Hollywood heavyweights, have pledged their enduring devotion with a timepiece. Here are some of our favourites…

After looking at the legacy of the Day-Date complication, in the second instalment of our One To Watch series on horological complications, we explore the world of triple date and annual calendars.

In the third installment of our series which takes an in-depth look at the horological complications which have changed our appreciation of timepieces, we look at the perpetual calendar; arguably one of the most enduringly popular amongst avid watch collectors.

David Duggan Watches is thrilled to have become the second Urban Jürgensen representative in the UK, and the first traditional retailer with a full collection of its timepieces on show. To mark the start of this new relationship, One To Watch speaks to president and chief executive Søren Jenry Petersen.

Is your Rolex watch in need of a little love? Our new Rolex Repair Centre is fitted with dustproof glass in the upper level, to ensure an optimum environment for cleaning, repairing and restoring watches as well as a new Lapping machine, able to grain and polish a watch back to immaculate, original factory state.

Holiday season is upon us but which watch should you take? The answer of course depends on the kind of holiday you love, but whether you’re an intrepid explorer, a keen diver, or simply prefer to relax on the beach – we’ve got the watch for you.

We’re still talking about the biggest surprise of this year’s event – the dual release of new GMT models from both Rolex and its sister company Tudor. So, we asked David Duggan for his thoughts on why the GMT continues to make waves and what he makes of these new offerings.

In 2016, Jaeger Le-Coultre celebrated the Reverso’s 85th anniversary, but 2017 has been another busy year for the iconic watch model. We look at one of the most distinctive watches of the past century to find out more about the enduring legacy of the original, reversible timepiece.

In August, admirers of fine wine and watches gathered to celebrate joint passions with an exclusive event hosted by David Duggan, Tudor watches and Corney & Barrow.

A prince among timepieces, the Rolex Air-King is still flying high more than 70 years after it was first introduced.

Another Baselworld has come and gone, and this year felt very vintage. Read David Duggan and David Hagon's field notes on the watch and jewellery exhibition's 100th anniversary

Baselworld 2017 – the world’s largest watch fair – is fast approaching, which means another opportunity to see the world’s finest watches and jewellery over eight frenetic days. We speak to David Duggan and David Hagon to find out what the show is really like.

Wednesday 8 March is International Women’s Day, so to celebrate One to Watch takes a look at a few iconic women and their timepieces and asks David Duggan a little bit about the women’s market.

David Duggan talks to One to Watch about four decades of buying watches and why he loves the chase.

Luxury watch specialist David Duggan discusses Patek’s new awe-inspiring, one-of-a-kind timepiece, the Grand Complication Reference 5208T-010 created for Only Watch 2017

Simpler than their complicated cousins, but no less stylish, the dress watch is all about thin cases, clean dials and simple straps. These watches are a byword in class and during the festive season they are the perfect option for collectors and tricky recipients alike.

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and what better way to share the love than with a beautiful timepiece in rose gold? On trend for the past couple of years, everyone from Michelle Obama to Minnie Mouse is falling for this delicate take on gold. One to Watch takes a look at this popular metal and shares some of David’s favourite rose gold timepieces.

This year’s Baselworld exhibition was a little different from its predecessors, but that certainly didn’t stop the big names pulling out some showstoppers. One to Watch spoke to David to find out what caught his eye at this year’s event.

The realm of the F1 enthusiast and the precision horologist are not all that dissimilar: both require the same obsessive attention to detail and a huge amount of expertise. To celebrate these joint passions halfway through Grand Prix season, David talks turbo timepieces with our friends over at Watchuseek and Ape to Gentleman magazine.

In the first of a One to Watch series looking at what got everyone talking at Baselworld, David Duggan shares his top Rolex picks from this year’s fair.

It’s that time of year again when we all rack our brains for the perfect Valentine’s gift. But perhaps this year you’re looking for something a little more substantial than a box of chocolates and a card? If so, then a pre-owned, luxury timepiece might be just the thing to make your Valentine’s Day one to remember.

We have noticed a particular decline in the past 20 years in the popularity of angular, square-faced and rectangular models. But, rarity drives price and the good news is that from Rolex to Patek, these timepieces demand a fraction of the price of their circular counterparts.

David Duggan shares his own unique stories from the wonderful world of buying and selling luxury watches.

Sartorial secrets from King & Allen Tailors on how to approach bespoke tailoring. Wearing a rare, vintage timepiece shares that same appeal as wearing an entirely bespoke suit and much like a classic timepiece, a bespoke suit is an investment.

It can be hard to know quite what to buy a watch lover – short of purchasing another timepiece for their collection. That’s why we curated a list of gifts to keep the horologist in your life ticking through the festive season.

In the first of a series of staff profiles, we talk to David Hagon about how he first got into the business of selling watches and which watch he’d buy if he won the lottery…

We asked David Duggan expert Lana for her tips on how to choose the perfect engagement watch.

David Duggan recently talked to Watchuseek Editor, Michael Weare, about what makes Tudor such an exciting luxury watch brand.

London’s luxury watch enthusiasts joined David Duggan to mark the exclusive launch of new and vintage Tudor watches at David’s showroom.

David Duggan Watches is now an Official Tudor Retailer, uniquely stocking both new and preowned Tudor watches.

David Duggan celebrates 85 years of the Reverso with his own reflections on what makes Jaeger Le Coultre special.

Burlington Arcade, the home of David Duggan Watches, is gearing up to celebrate its 200 year anniversary.

As well as buying and selling watches David Duggan Watches also service and repair your timepiece, thanks to our expert in-house technician.

If you’re a fan of country pursuits then head over to Fieldsports Magazine to read this expert article from David Duggan on five luxury watches for the fieldsports enthusiast.

Across the world, all eyes will be on the world’s most important jewellery and watch show

The article features David’s top five personal tips for understanding the Patek Philippe market and choosing the right model to suit your taste and budget

The Rolex GMT II eventually went to Philip Smith, who scored an impressive 43/50 to secure his special winner’s status as the new proud owner of a David Duggan Rolex

The battle is heating up at the Royal Berkshire Shooting School’s annual shooting competition, with finalists set to fight it out for the biggest prizes in clay pigeon shooting on 16 February.

David shares his lifetime’s knowledge of how the Daytona took the motoring world by storm, started a historic relationship between the watch maker and the world of motor racing, and fired the imagination of some of world’s most celebrated stars including Paul Newman, Sir Jackie Stewart and Eric Clapton.

Your pre-owned luxury watch is a precious and deeply personal possession. The last thing you want to do is to hand it over to somebody who doesn’t understand that.

In tribute to the Swiss master, here’s our own take on what makes Rolex so unique and enduring.

Our round up of the most significant facts that give Patek Philippe its inimitable mark of distinction as a world class luxury watch maker

Whether you pack light or heavy, a reliable timepiece is a travel essential for many people and if you’re a luxury watch enthusiast you’ll probably be tempted to take this chance to enjoy your favourite possession away from home.

Even in the most turbulent of financial times, pre-owned luxury watches tend to keep their value due to their rarity, enduring craftsmanship, and a buoyant marketplace full of enthusiasts looking for their next special purchase.

It’s rare, it’s got celebrity status, and it has just smashed all records for any Rolex at a public sale by selling for $1.4 million. So what makes the Rolex Reference 6263 “Oyster Albino” Cosmograph Daytona so sought after?

As Apple releases its latest digital innovation, the Apple Watch, we discuss its relevance against investing in a luxury timepiece. Wearables (wearable digital technology) are becoming increasingly fashionable and the Apple Watch – the brand’s latest incarnation - exemplifies this trend. Read More..

Have you already decided how you show your care for your loved ones for the Valentine’s day? What about showing your love by making an investment in a priceless preowned time piece? Let us inspire your romantic gesture with our handpicked favourite David Duggan pre-owned luxury watches for her and for him..

Owning a luxurious timepiece such as Rolex can be recognised as a symbol of a successful man. Purchasing a luxury timepiece is usually an expensive personal purchases and not everyone can afford to pay the high-end prices to own a luxury timepiece. So here we would like to highlight a couple of the advantages of purchasing a pre-owned watches..Read more..

Luxury watches such as Patek Philippe, Rolex, Cartier, Vacheron, Panerai, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Lange & Sohne and IWC are an asset and they can be a fantastic investment as long as they last for a long period of time. Therefore, taking good care of them is extremely important. With 20 years' experience in the watch business, he is happy sharing some advice on how to care for your luxury timepieces.

'Watch Art Patek Philippe Grand Exhibition London 2015' will take place in London at the leading contemporary art gallery 'Saatchi Gallery' from May 27th until June 7th 2015. Read this to find out more..

BBC's Dragon Den 'Theo Paphitis' awarded David Duggan watches as the winner of the #SBS 'Small Business Sunday' this week. Read this to find out more..

David Duggan Watches are located in a covered shopping arcade that was built in 19th century built behind Bond Street from Piccadilly through to Burlington Gardens named Burlington Arcade. Read this to find out more..

Henry Graves Supercomplication by Patek Philippe is regarded as the most important watch in the world. The Patek Philippe. Supercomplication pocket watch has been sold for 20.6 million pounds at the Sotheby’s auction in Geneva on the 11th November 2014. Read this to find out more..

Following the success of the Stratstone Super 7 challenge last year, Royal Berkshire Shooting School has again teamed up with David Duggan watches to launch the Strastone Super Seven Challenge 2014.   The Stratstone Ultimate One Competition commences on Monday 6 October 2014 and will run for four months and ends on Saturday 31 January 2015 with entrants able to enter as many times as they wish.

A luxury watch is a significant investment, but unfortunately today’s market is plagued by imposters. With copies becoming increasingly sophisticated you’d be surprised how easy it is to end up with a counterfeit – even when everything appears to be in order. Read this to find out more..

David Duggan Watches won the VV Luxury Lifestyle Award 2014. VV Luxury Lifestyle Awards 2014 at the Cafe Royal Hotel, London Hosted by Lara Accison. Read this to find out more..

If you are thinking about investing in a luxury watch you’re about to enter a tricky marketplace. With such a rich and varied history there are so many choices out there. Read this to find out more..

As a general rule luxury watch enthusiasts anticipate new releases of iconic models with great relish – but the reality doesn’t always live up to the hype. This, though, is not one of those occasions and the hype is well deserved. Read this to find out more..

If you’re a newcomer to the world of watches you have quite a journey ahead of you. Few markets offer the rich heritage, variety and scope that this one does. Read this to find out more..

The beginning of 2014 saw the annual Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) open its doors once again to the latest fine timepiece trends and innovations – and this year was not one to disappoint. Read this to find out more..

In June 2014 news hit the luxury watch market that a 1923 Patek Philippe sold at Sotheby’s for an astonishing £2.965 million. The inimitable maker’s first recorded split-second chronograph was won by a Swiss museum after a bidding frenzy. Read this to find out more..

Nothing says discernment quite like a luxury watch. It’s the ultimate expression of individual style. For many connoisseurs the pursuit of timekeeping excellence quickly becomes an all-consuming passion. Read this to find out more..

Rolex. It’s a make many of us know and love for its visionary spirit, constant innovation and instantly recognisable brand. Rolex luxury watches are also a great choice in terms of their exceptional quality and ability to hold their market value. Read this to find out more..

If you own a luxury watch such as a Rolex, a Patek Philippe, an IWC or a Cartier, then you have made a significant investment. But have you ensured that your purchase is fully protected? Read this to find out more..