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While the Omega Seamaster 300M Diver 60 Years of James Bond Edition in stainless steel was a visual tribute to various Omega watches worn by…
Omega celebrates 60 years of Bond with a new stainless steel Omega Seamaster 300M 60 Years of James Bond Edition.
Editor’s note: The Immortals is a new series that delves into a watch that we believe deserves recognition as a bona fide modern classic. You’ll…
The invitation came through emblazoned with two logos – those of Omega and 007. “Raynald Aeschlimann, The M of Omega, invites you to a spy-inspired event:…
If you haven’t been watching or listening to the About Efffing Time (AET) podcast, co-hosted by Adrian Barker of Bark & Jack, George Bamford of…
James Bond is a one-man industry. The Bond films have grossed over $7.04 billion USD on their own. But the various car chases, gadgets and attempts to…
There are many reasons the James Bond franchise is so enduring. From the twisty plotlines, exotic cars, breathtaking locations, jaw-dropping stunt work, and of course,…
The obvious place to begin this article would be to wax lyrical about Daniel Craig’s performance in this, his last, unintentionally drawn-out yet still seminal…
EDITOR’S NOTE: Ever since his Rolex Daytona (reference 6239) sold for $17.8 million USD in 2017, Paul Newman’s name has been spoken of in hushed…
Getting frustrated wondering if you’ll ever get to see the endlessly delayed new James Bond film, No Time To Die? Well, count yourself lucky that…
I met Paul Newman once. Back in 2001, I spent an hour in his company. Just him and me chatting in a drawing room in…
Editor’s note: Before you ask, yes we have a date. April 2, 2021. It ain’t exactly days away, but at least we know how long the…
EDITOR’S NOTE: We first published this story in July 2020 in the lead-up to the purported release of the new James Bond film, No Time to…
Tom Hiddleston? Idris Elba? Perhaps, for the first time, a woman? Who will be James Bond when Daniel Craig steps out of the role after…
Editor’s note: Earlier this week, we asked a question on Instagram stories, what is your favourite Omega Bond watch from the last 25 years? Imma…
Well, there it is. Our home state of Victoria records its highest-ever day of coronavirus cases, and lockdown is reimposed. I guess it’s back to…
Editor’s note: This week we are taking a look at the brand new Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 007 Edition that is set to hit screens…
What was last week a meme is now no joke. The next Bond film has been postponed from April to November, because, as the saying…
If you’ve ever been on the internet you will have noticed one million and one articles about the watches James Bond has worn throughout his…
We all know James Bond, AKA 007, the suave British secret service agent who has been on missions all over the world. Throughout many of…
Editor’s note: The year is 1995, and James Bond has returned to Russia to retrieve the stolen access codes for “Goldeneye”, a deadly satellite weapon system…
Editor’s note: Speculation that Big Idris Elba might be the next man to don the Tom Ford tux and strap on the Walther and take over…
Last weekend we saw Geneva play host to a handful of watch auctions, with the likes of Christie’s, Phillips, and Sotheby’s descending on the city and…
The credits have barely finished rolling on Spectre and already we’re thinking about the future. Will Daniel Craig pick up the Walther PPK one final…
Daniel Craig is a craggy looking character who has been notoriously grumpy in the lead-up to the new Bond film Spectre. James Bond is apparently…
James Bond is always running out of time. Every second that slips away sees the missile nearer to launching, the girl’s life slipping further away,…
The story in a second: Omega has just confirmed what James Bond will wear on his wrist in Spectre, the latest instalment of the franchise.…
James Bond and the Easter Bunny have one thing in common. The marketing material comes earlier every year. The new Bond film, Spectre, comes out in November…
Honolulu is one of the most isolated cities on earth. It also boasts over four million visitors every year, in addition to the nearly one…
Mr Enthusiast reveals inspiration behind Toledano & Chan, his new brand honouring 1970s design, materials, and quirks.
The diver has pretty much become the quintessential watch - and here are some of the best.
The latest team up between Bulgari and Tadao Ando results in a mesmerising series of Serpenti watches with marquetry-like dials.
The watch industry is typically slower-moving and more traditional. In recent years, however, watch brands have completely embraced influencers.
After his WWE Wrestlemania 40 win, Cody Rhodes received something a lot more precious than a championship belt.
With Watches & Wonders Geneva 2024 only two weeks away, we wanted to look back at some of our favourites from last year.
From morse code Murph's to classic Casio's, these are some of the best watches for movie nerds to look into.
All that glitters is not gold, but after reading this, you may have an easier way to tell apart gold watches.
Where to purchase a watch in the Harbour City? Well - here's a place to start!
Buffy gives their Universal Genève some much-needed TLC. But is a $5 crystal a step too far in this ultra-budget journey?
Tissot have done one for the enthusiasts, relaunching the PR 516 Chronograph with a manual-winding Valjoux movement & a cleaner aesthetic.
When I was a kid and it was time to visit my grandparents, I’d stare out of the car window and fantasise about spotting a…
We've seen tourbillons and minute repeaters aplenty - these watches sport some truly unique mechanical oddities.
Is a little titanium rocket all there is to add to the new DSOTM?
With the Australian Open just around the corner, watch brands are gearing up for a lot of love.
Steel may be the go-to material for a luxe sports watch, but titanium just makes sense, doesn't it?
2023's Golden Globes were particularly golden as far as watch spotting has been concerned. Here's the ten best watches worn by attendees.
Adam has some hot takes here. His six 'watch style rules' will likely be polarising. Either you will strongly agree or completely disagree, there is…
From microbrands to repeating tourbillons, there's a stone dial watch to suit most tastes.
A plethora of Seamasters and some internet-breaking tech marked Omega's 2023.
There's more to Blancpain in 2023 than just their headline-stealing collaboration with Swatch.
The simplest of gifts can be important if there is a story behind them. It also helps if it happens to be a JLC Atmos…
New documentary reveals an unsurprising brand for Sly, but perhaps a surprising size.
We turn to the Internet, the source of all truths, to dig up the dirt on watch collecting.
Is a gold Sub a tool watch? Or how about a Cartier Tank? D.C. certainly seems to think so.
The legendary dive watch brand follows up the controversial 300β Sharkhunter with a more versatile collection.
We pick out 9 watches that not only '90s kids will remember.
Boasting a familiar octagonal form housing an innovative in-house movement, it's a bold first attempt from a brand (and country) little known to the world.
The 1980s are often referred to as a decade of decadence and excess. With the rise in consumerism, along with the explosion in everything in…
Sometimes owning a dive watch just isn’t enough proof that you love the ocean. Water resistance is great, but if you don’t hear the waves…
We asked our audience whether the Black Bay on Becks' wrist or the Richard Mille on Rafa's would make you want to buy one? You…
A watch is just about the best birthday gift, especially for a young adult. What? No. We're definitely not biased.
The 70th anniversary celebrations of the Fifty Fathoms continues with a charity auction supporting ocean conservation.
Regardless of which East Coast you find yourself on, there's some interesting horological happenings you ought to be across.
Can it have a complication, and should it be precious metal? We endeavour to demystify the dress watch.
As soon as John Harrison realised that a pocket watch could be made to be just as accurate as his 60cm-tall chronometer sea clocks, the…
The MB&F HM9 Sapphire Vision initially came in four editions, each limited to only 5 pieces Two new HM9-SV models now join the collection, again…
Time+Tide welcomes Australia’s own Bausele to our online store and Melbourne Studio. Founded and designed a short flight away in Sydney, Bausele’s philosophy centres around…
Ever since the 2019 introduction of the G-Shock 2100 series, more commonly known as the “CasiOak”, fans have been itching for a full metal version,…
Watchmaking is not at all a recent development. Even if you’re only counting from when pocket watches were widespread, that’s still coming up on 300…
James Bond has his Omega Seamaster, Dirk Pitt has his Doxa, Six has his TAG Heuer Carrera, and now Rachel Stone has a Hublot Big…
You may have a general idea of the watches a list like this would include. Of course, going for timeless and classic designs is going…
Editor’s note: For a watch collector, horological monogamy is a huge challenge. The idea of limiting yourself to one watch, or one brand, is enough…
The Only Watch auction not only benefits a great cause (Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy research), but it’s also an event that really lets watchmakers run rampant…
After having a blast in Morioka, getting intimate with all things Grand Seiko 9S mechanical at Studio Shizukuishi, we returned to Ginza to check out…
In a recent pitch meeting, Zach our editor was slightly (OK, quite) dubious when I proposed the idea that a legit timepiece could be had…
Phoebe Waller-Bridge is a powerhouse comedic talent. The writer and actor masterminded the critically acclaimed television series Fleabag, produced and wrote the hit series Killing…
A gradient of 11 new “Summer Blue” configurations for the 75th anniversary of the Seamaster that darken as the depth rating increases Each model has…
Watches and military history have an unbreakable bond. You only need to think back to the very beginnings of the wristwatch as a tool. During…
Worn by the likes of Elizabeth Taylor and Andy Warhol, Piaget was a brand that reeked of jet-set glamour in the 1970s. The launch of…
If you could only watch movies from one series for the rest of your life, what would it be? Personally, due to the fact that…
Divers are still some of the most popular watches on the market, even for those of us whose boldest underwater adventures consist of a quick…
Now that the smoke has cleared, and I’ve had a moment to wrap my head around the enormity of Watches & Wonders 2023, I’ve nailed…
Watch theft has unfortunately become a dark cloud over the watch world of late. There’s been a noticeable rise in these robberies in recent years…
Last year during the fair, Andrew and I were able to find the time to sit down and share our top five picks on camera…
The Rolex GMT-Master II is reintroduced in yellow gold and two-tone for Watches & Wonders 2023. Brand new is a bicolour black and grey Cerachrom…
Even if someone has never paid any attention to watches or motorsport, there’s a high chance that they would recognise the Carrera name. Such is…
The watch community is growing and evolving, but at times there are still some antiquated lines of thought plaguing it – discouraging newcomers from joining…
If you spend any considerable time on watch-related internet sites and Instagram, you would’ve seen people obsessively trying to categorise watch brands. Whether that be…
Watches in film, whether or not snobbish enthusiasts are willing to admit it to themselves, are some of the biggest motivators for people to get…
Actor Orlando Bloom has long been known for his on-screen feats of derring-do in film, as star of the Pirates Of The Caribbean and Lord…
Here in the United States, the National Football League’s championship game, the Super Bowl, kicks off this Sunday between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas…
One of the most rewarding things for me about my watch-collecting journey is getting together with other collectors. Not so that we can all posture,…
I have penned nearly a thousand articles for this site over the last two years, but two of the most read were under the Trading Faces…
Omega dominated the 2023 Golden Globes red carpet Their range of styles and dial colours make their watches very easy to style Rolex, Cartier, TAG…
As both a watch buff and a film buff, I love it when those two worlds collide. When we see a watch on screen, it’s…
When asked to give my thoughts on which watch brand “won” 2022, I feared for a second that it might be a trick question. That’s…
While the new year is often a time that enthusiasts admire how their collection has grown, mine drastically shrunk last year. After I sold my…
Editor’s note: The Immortals is a new series that examines a watch that we believe deserves recognition as a bona fide modern classic. You’ll already…
Editor’s note: When the Norqain Wild One launched at the end of September in Zermatt, we went in-depth on the collection, the new NORTEQ carbon composite material,…