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Every Watch Tells A Story: “As soon as I saw it I thought, ‘Wow! I have to have that watch one day.’”
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Every Watch Tells A Story: “As soon as I saw it I thought, ‘Wow! I have to have that watch one day.’”

Tommy is a Time+Tide Club member who works in cricket and, as a result, travels a lot and spends an inordinate amount of time in…
Every Watch Tells A Story: “One of the reasons I wanted a Seamaster was the Bond films”
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Every Watch Tells A Story: “One of the reasons I wanted a Seamaster was the Bond films”

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…
Every Watch Tells A Story: “Did I know a Rolex Hulk sold for $95,000? No, I’m very surprised”
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Every Watch Tells A Story: “Did I know a Rolex Hulk sold for $95,000? No, I’m very surprised”

Way back in the mists of time or, in fact, just six years ago, you could still randomly walk into a Rolex boutique and pick…
Every Watch Tells A Story: “It’s a travel watch, it’s a weekend beater, it’s a lot of fun”
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Every Watch Tells A Story: “It’s a travel watch, it’s a weekend beater, it’s a lot of fun”

Back in the day, there used to be a tradition of people being rewarded for long service at their workplace with the gift of a…
Every Watch Tells A Story: Asmini’s Longines DolceVita
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Every Watch Tells A Story: Asmini’s Longines DolceVita

Some watch enthusiasts obsess over the concept of a one-watch collection, gathering huge lists of specifications that would make their dream daily wearer capable of…
Every Watch Tells a Story: “How long will it take you to namedrop Hugh Jackman?”
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Every Watch Tells a Story: “How long will it take you to namedrop Hugh Jackman?”

It was the end of last year at the Time+Tide Club party. Drinks were poured and Santa hats were circulated. Watches were admired and discussed.…
Every Watch Tells A Story: “My Vacheron had disappeared from my wrist” 
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Every Watch Tells A Story: “My Vacheron had disappeared from my wrist” 

EDITOR’S NOTE: These videos for our Every Watch Tells A Story series were filmed off-the-cuff at the Time+Tide Club Christmas party. Here, Editor Luke tells…
Every Watch Tells A Story: How Borna got lucky with his Universal Genève Polerouter
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Every Watch Tells A Story: How Borna got lucky with his Universal Genève Polerouter

It was the end of last year at the Time+Tide Club party. Drinks were poured and Santa hats were circulated. Watches were admired and discussed.…
Every Watch Tells a Story: Nelli’s Cartier Roadster
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Every Watch Tells a Story: Nelli’s Cartier Roadster

Editor’s Note: We recently presented our readers with the opportunity to submit their very own written “Every Watch Tells a Story” where they reflect on a…
Every Watch Tells a Story: Tim’s tale of compassion and a Patek Philippe Calatrava ref. 1589
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Every Watch Tells a Story: Tim’s tale of compassion and a Patek Philippe Calatrava ref. 1589

Editor’s Note: We asked for the anecdotes behind your timepieces as part of our Every Watch Tells A Story series. Straight away, we got this…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Every Watch Tells a Story – want to tell yours?
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Every Watch Tells a Story – want to tell yours?

As watch collectors and owners, we all have, in some form or another, an emotional connection with our timepieces. And if, like me, you have…
Every Watch Tells a Story: I own a Rolex Hulk, but this is why I enjoy indies like Deep Blue
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Every Watch Tells a Story: I own a Rolex Hulk, but this is why I enjoy indies like Deep Blue

There is huge power in community, even if you don’t always realise it. And there’s nothing like a serendipitous meeting to remind you of the…
Every Watch Tells a Story: Why Nick’s Raketa Copernic is a quirky flex that impresses collectors
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Every Watch Tells a Story: Why Nick’s Raketa Copernic is a quirky flex that impresses collectors

“Is that what I think it is?” asked Aldis Hodge, Hollywood actor and watch designer, as I sat down for breakfast one morning at Dubai…
Every Watch Tells a Story: Why Hugh had his Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso engraved with his family crest
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Every Watch Tells a Story: Why Hugh had his Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso engraved with his family crest

Every Watch Tells A Story is a series of videos that asks real, non-celebrity, non-influencer, watch lovers in the @Time+Tide Watches community simply to tell…
EVERY WATCH TELLS A STORY: Khando’s Seiko SRPC91K is something borrowed and something blue
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EVERY WATCH TELLS A STORY: Khando’s Seiko SRPC91K is something borrowed and something blue

If you’ve ever dropped into the Time+Tide HQ in Melbourne to pick up a copy of NOW Magazine or try on a DOXA, chances are…
EVERY WATCH TELLS A STORY: John is blown away by the dial of his Ming 17.06 Copper
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EVERY WATCH TELLS A STORY: John is blown away by the dial of his Ming 17.06 Copper

While still in its infancy compared to the historical juggernauts of the horological world, Ming is already turning heads for all the right reasons. One…
EVERY WATCH TELLS A STORY: Serendipity struck Sap while wearing his custom Deep Blue watch
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EVERY WATCH TELLS A STORY: Serendipity struck Sap while wearing his custom Deep Blue watch

There is huge power in community, even if you don’t always realise it. And there’s nothing like a serendipitous meeting to remind you of the…
EVERY WATCH TELLS A STORY: You will either be horrified or hot for Rob’s ghost bezel Tudor Submariner ref 7016
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EVERY WATCH TELLS A STORY: You will either be horrified or hot for Rob’s ghost bezel Tudor Submariner ref 7016

Ghosts are well known for haunting people. They leave people terrified. Too scared to leave their bedrooms at night. This ghost bezel Tudor Submariner ref…
EVERY WATCH TELLS A STORY: Why Nick’s Raketa Copernic is the ultimate quirky flex to impress collectors
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EVERY WATCH TELLS A STORY: Why Nick’s Raketa Copernic is the ultimate quirky flex to impress collectors

“Is that what I think it is?” asked Aldis Hodge, Hollywood actor and horological designer, as I sat down for breakfast one morning at Dubai…
EVERY WATCH TELLS A STORY: Hugh flips his Reverso to the family crest side on the weekends, and the reason is interesting…
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EVERY WATCH TELLS A STORY: Hugh flips his Reverso to the family crest side on the weekends, and the reason is interesting…

Hugh has told the story of his customised Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso on Time+Tide before. The tale had such an enthusiastic response from fellow Reverso wearers keen…
EVERY WATCH TELLS A STORY: Andrew’s DOXA SUB 1200T and the William Wood Valiant Red Watch face off on each wrist
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EVERY WATCH TELLS A STORY: Andrew’s DOXA SUB 1200T and the William Wood Valiant Red Watch face off on each wrist

“Why is he yelling?” someone in the YouTube comments has already asked. And it’s a good question. In my first appearance in Every Watch Tells…
EVERY WATCH TELLS A STORY: A gifting fail gave Alex his TAG Heuer and, a little down the track, a wife 
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EVERY WATCH TELLS A STORY: A gifting fail gave Alex his TAG Heuer and, a little down the track, a wife 

I expect we’ve all been there. A special occasion rolls around — Valentine’s Day, Christmas — and you buy your partner a gift. He or she does…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Feat. Celebrity Death Match, Notorious Robberies and Every Watch Tells A Story returns!
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Feat. Celebrity Death Match, Notorious Robberies and Every Watch Tells A Story returns!

Good news is about as rare these days as a Hodinkee Limited Edition, especially the cache of their Limited Editions they released at retail this…
EVERY WATCH TELLS A STORY: Joseph’s murdered out Seiko 5 Sports SRPD79K1 on integrated rubber Crafter Blue strap is a cold killer
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EVERY WATCH TELLS A STORY: Joseph’s murdered out Seiko 5 Sports SRPD79K1 on integrated rubber Crafter Blue strap is a cold killer

Last year, we aired the first series of ‘Every Watch Tells A Story’ on YouTube. The premise is as simple as it gets. When we…
What Watches and Wonders 2025 tells us about the state of the industry
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What Watches and Wonders 2025 tells us about the state of the industry

It's the biggest week of the year and there is a lot to see and do, but what does it tell us about the bigger…
Bōken breaches its barriers with its new British watch, the Breacher Collection
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Bōken breaches its barriers with its new British watch, the Breacher Collection

A no-nonsense tool watch, the Breacher features a stripped-back look with subtle details.
8 of the best watches from the golden era of the 1950s
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8 of the best watches from the golden era of the 1950s

The 1950s could be considered an era of horological renaissance, and these are the watches that defined it.
16 of the best minimalist watches
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16 of the best minimalist watches

These minimalist watches have slim cases and unassuming dials, but are uncompromising when it comes to design, making the most of the least.
The Time+Tide team pick their favourite watch size
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The Time+Tide team pick their favourite watch size

Within the realm of watchmaking, size very much matters. So, we put the question to the Time+Tide Editorial Team: what is your favorite watch size?
Racing superbikes was like doing an MBA at 300km/h: Rado CEO Adrian Bosshard tells his unique story
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Racing superbikes was like doing an MBA at 300km/h: Rado CEO Adrian Bosshard tells his unique story

The secrets of success for Rado CEO Adrian Bosshard weren’t learned at business school, but in his former life as a professional superbike rider.
Do square watches stand to benefit in the wake of the Patek Philippe Cubitus?
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Do square watches stand to benefit in the wake of the Patek Philippe Cubitus?

Benjamin James could make $$$ thanks to the Cubitus... but what about other square watches?
7 of the best meteorite dial watches
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7 of the best meteorite dial watches

Describing a dial as out-of-this-world might sound a little over the top, but for these watches, it's pretty accurate.
Wolf CEO Simon Philip Wolf V shares his personal watch collection
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Wolf CEO Simon Philip Wolf V shares his personal watch collection

Andrew paid a visit to the Wolf manufacture, where he met up with CEO Simon Wolf to discover some hidden treasures.
The Louis Moinet Black Moon tells you the moonphase with ancient Moon rocks (live pics)
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The Louis Moinet Black Moon tells you the moonphase with ancient Moon rocks (live pics)

With lunar meteorite used to represent the moon phase, the Black Moon takes subtle inspiration from Louis Moinet's most famous invention.
How Omega Olympic timekeeping technology maximises precision, fairness, and storytelling
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How Omega Olympic timekeeping technology maximises precision, fairness, and storytelling

Andrew visits Swiss Timing LTD to explore Omega timekeeping that will elevate the experience of the 2024 Paris Olympics to the next level.
From death prediction to sunrise times, these are the most unique watch complications
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From death prediction to sunrise times, these are the most unique watch complications

We've seen tourbillons and minute repeaters aplenty - these watches sport some truly unique mechanical oddities.
The Apiar Invenire brings the best of British engineering to watchmaking
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The Apiar Invenire brings the best of British engineering to watchmaking

The new brand brings British cutting edge manufacturing to the forefront in an individual and modern aesthetic.
A guide to every Seiko brand
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A guide to every Seiko brand

Credor, King Seiko, Grand Seiko, Prospex or Presage - how do these Seiko brands and collections actually stack up?
Hot take: vintage sports watches are great to look at, but horrible to own
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Hot take: vintage sports watches are great to look at, but horrible to own

While the watch-collecting world covets and lusts after vintage sports watches, Zach explains why they may be better to appreciate than own.
20 of the best integrated bracelet watches, from least to most expensive
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20 of the best integrated bracelet watches, from least to most expensive

Integrated bracelet watches are amongst the most popular and trending type of watch in the marketplace. Here are some of the best.
Everything you need to know about gold watches
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Everything you need to know about gold watches

All that glitters is not gold, but after reading this, you may have an easier way to tell apart gold watches.
Want a watch that nails the mob wife aesthetic? The women of ‘The Sopranos’ have you covered
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Want a watch that nails the mob wife aesthetic? The women of ‘The Sopranos’ have you covered

Here's what was worn on the show, and the watches the show's stylish women would wear in 2024.
As watch thefts rise in London, brazen thief pulls off $2 million watch heist in Melbourne
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As watch thefts rise in London, brazen thief pulls off $2 million watch heist in Melbourne

A single masked thief allegedly stole watches worth an estimated total of A$2 million from Chadstone Shopping Centre.
Czapek CEO Xavier de Roquemaurel tells the story of the Antarctique Rattrapante Ice Blue
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Czapek CEO Xavier de Roquemaurel tells the story of the Antarctique Rattrapante Ice Blue

Fine watchmaking inspired by the symmetry of Leonardo Da Vinci's Vitruvian Man.
The Amazing Live Sea-Monkeys Aquarium Watch
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The Amazing Live Sea-Monkeys Aquarium Watch

There are a lot of weird watches in the world, from a slime-powered smartwatch to one that will tell you when you’re going to die.…
From emperors to astronauts — the colourful history of Raketa
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From emperors to astronauts — the colourful history of Raketa

Despite what some marketing departments would have you think, there’s almost never such a thing as a centuries-old watch brand with an unbroken history. Whether…
RECOMMENDED VIEWING: Watchfinder & Co’s Andrew Morgan tells the story of the collector-made Lyrique watch
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RECOMMENDED VIEWING: Watchfinder & Co’s Andrew Morgan tells the story of the collector-made Lyrique watch

With each new release of a watch, for every person that comments they are ready to swipe their credit card, there are three more criticising…
Two Rolex Daytonas owned by Paul Newman and a full-set Comex Sea-Dweller headline Sotheby’s Important Watches auction on June 9
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Two Rolex Daytonas owned by Paul Newman and a full-set Comex Sea-Dweller headline Sotheby’s Important Watches auction on June 9

Some people think you need to wait for Watches & Wonders to see new watches, but this June in New York, there are dozens of…
10 favourites from the upcoming Sotheby’s Important Watches: Part I Auction
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10 favourites from the upcoming Sotheby’s Important Watches: Part I Auction

To call anything ‘important’ is a matter of subjectivity, especially when you’re talking about luxury watches. That said, anyone who takes a look through the…
The watches James Brittain-McVey of The Vamps took on the band’s European tour
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The watches James Brittain-McVey of The Vamps took on the band’s European tour

James Brittain-McVey of The Vamps fame is a true rock-star in every sense of the word, bar one. Instead of sex, drugs and rock and…
VIDEO: Hands-on with the AP Royal Oak A2 and the black magic of Karl Lagerfeld’s customised watch
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VIDEO: Hands-on with the AP Royal Oak A2 and the black magic of Karl Lagerfeld’s customised watch

Two incredibly historically significant Royal Oaks have gone under the hammer for big bucks.
Watches that will help you calm down and cheer up
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Watches that will help you calm down and cheer up

We don’t want be party-poopers here, but let’s face it, the End Times do increasingly seem to be nigh. Reasons not to be cheerful include…
EDITOR’S PICK: 6 of the best vintage watch ads, according to @adpatina
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EDITOR’S PICK: 6 of the best vintage watch ads, according to @adpatina

Editor’s note: One of the more interesting Instagram accounts I’ve followed is @adpatina, dedicated to sourcing (and selling) vintage watch ads. Clearly, I am not…
The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms is the daddy of modern dive watches
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The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms is the daddy of modern dive watches

Welcome to The Icons, a series where we take a horological deep dive into the most legendary watches of all time. We’ll delve into the…
EDITOR’S PICK: From Scarface to Tony Soprano – Hollywood’s 5 best gangsters and their watches
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EDITOR’S PICK: From Scarface to Tony Soprano – Hollywood’s 5 best gangsters and their watches

The watches of Hollywood's best gangsters, including Piaget, Omega and Rolex from movies like The Irishman, Casino and Scarface.
Our best ever intern has grown up! Elise rejoins the team for Geneva Watch Days, and picks her five favourite watches
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Our best ever intern has grown up! Elise rejoins the team for Geneva Watch Days, and picks her five favourite watches

If you could have gone back in time five years to the chateau of Franck Muller, on the shores of Lake Geneva and told both…
The Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze is the best value bronze watch around
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The Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze is the best value bronze watch around

Bronze is all the rage right now. The metal ticks a lot of boxes, offering a precious metal tone without a precious metal price premium.…
Unscrupulous retailers, unattainable watches: An open letter of despair about the watch world
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Unscrupulous retailers, unattainable watches: An open letter of despair about the watch world

Editor’s note: We got this letter from a Time+Tide reader in Germany who was wracked with frustration and despair. He was writing in response to…
EDITOR’S PICK: Hype and high prices are killing it for watch collectors
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EDITOR’S PICK: Hype and high prices are killing it for watch collectors

Editor’s note:  Recently I spoke to a former salesman at a high-end Australian watch retailer. He told me that his store didn’t have a “passive…
Want crazy value and creativity? Your next watch should be a microbrand – here are 5 brands to start you off
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Want crazy value and creativity? Your next watch should be a microbrand – here are 5 brands to start you off

Five years ago, Thor Svaboe got in touch with a Singaporean brand called Zelos to enquire about buying a bronze-cased Hammerhead diver with a meteorite…
EDITOR’S PICK: Sorry, but date windows on dress watches are ugly and pointless
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EDITOR’S PICK: Sorry, but date windows on dress watches are ugly and pointless

Editor’s note: For a tiny bit of context…  this was part of our NOT ON MY WATCH series about the things we don’t like on…
City on a Hill is back with the return of Hollywood’s most avid watch fanatic, Aldis Hodge
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City on a Hill is back with the return of Hollywood’s most avid watch fanatic, Aldis Hodge

Editor’s note: If you haven’t seen City on a Hill yet then start blocking out your evenings. Imagine The Wire transplanted to the mean streets…
INTRODUCING: Enjoy a vicarious travel experience through the IWC Pilot’s Watch Timezoner Edition “Le Petit Prince”
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INTRODUCING: Enjoy a vicarious travel experience through the IWC Pilot’s Watch Timezoner Edition “Le Petit Prince”

IWC make some incredible watches and are particularly known for their pilot creations with their crisp and highly legible dials. The IWC Timezoner is one…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Jean-Claude Biver tells the full Hublot story and WatchFest fires!
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Jean-Claude Biver tells the full Hublot story and WatchFest fires!

I don’t know if it’s advancing age, the sentimentality of the occasion (Hublot’s 40th Anniversary), or just our European Editor Mike’s interviewing technique, but the…
The 5 best Longines watches released in 2020 (in a very good year)
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The 5 best Longines watches released in 2020 (in a very good year)

This year has been a big one for Longines — for a couple of reasons. They have continued down the purist pathway of vintage reissues through…
A detailed breakdown of why the Patek Philippe Nautilus is, and always will be, the best steel sports watch of all time
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A detailed breakdown of why the Patek Philippe Nautilus is, and always will be, the best steel sports watch of all time

Editor’s note:The furore over the Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711 in recent years – that we have covered exhaustively – is interesting to consider in the…
How long have YOU got left to live? The ‘death watch’ tells you and starts the countdown. Weirdly, that’s a positive thing…
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How long have YOU got left to live? The ‘death watch’ tells you and starts the countdown. Weirdly, that’s a positive thing…

Why are vampires invariably such jaded fellows? I reckon immortality has something to do with it. Sure, the wild hunger to feast on human blood…
NOT ON MY WATCH: Sorry, but date windows on dress watches are ugly and pointless (and Nietzsche agrees)
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NOT ON MY WATCH: Sorry, but date windows on dress watches are ugly and pointless (and Nietzsche agrees)

Editor’s note: For a tiny bit of context … NOT ON MY WATCH is about the things we don’t like on a watch. It’s pretty…
Tasneem’s Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch connects him to more people on earth than he knew before
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Tasneem’s Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch connects him to more people on earth than he knew before

This week’s gone full Speedmaster. On Saturday, it was the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 13 mission, deemed to be a “successful failure”, because there…
Tasneem’s Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch connected him to lots of watch loving earthlings
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Tasneem’s Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch connected him to lots of watch loving earthlings

Tasneem’s Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch connected him to lots of watch loving earthlings Every Watch Tells A Story is a series of videos that asks real,…
Long read: A week in Sydney with Aldis Hodge – Hollywood’s only watchmaker Pt 1
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Long read: A week in Sydney with Aldis Hodge – Hollywood’s only watchmaker Pt 1

Andrew met up in Sydney with Aldis Hodge, a watchmaker who is most well known for his acting career in Hollywood. This is what he's…
“Watch & Act!” Auction – The Final Additions #1
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“Watch & Act!” Auction – The Final Additions #1

Over the next two posts, we’ll be showing the final additions to the “Watch & Act!” Auction. Lot 19: Baltic Watches – Aquascaphe Prototype Based…
8 incredible vintage watches from Vacheron Constantin Les Collectionneurs
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8 incredible vintage watches from Vacheron Constantin Les Collectionneurs

I have always found it strange that the majority of watch brands, who rely so heavily on their long history to market their watches, also…
Watches run in his veins – Jonathon’s Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Geographic 
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Watches run in his veins – Jonathon’s Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Geographic 

Jonathon did not buy this watch — a stylish Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Geographic — instead, he managed to convince his grandfather to relinquish it. It was…
Why Edouard Meylan sells watches smarter
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Why Edouard Meylan sells watches smarter

Editor’s note: Many executives in the Swiss watch industry are boring. They went to finance school, and they sell watches by looking at a balance…
Felix’s first nice watch – an Archimede Pilot that’s still in the rotation 10 years on
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Felix’s first nice watch – an Archimede Pilot that’s still in the rotation 10 years on

So it’s a little bit weird to be writing an intro blurb for my own ‘Every Watch Tells a Story’ video, but there you go.…
Dane modded his ochs und junior for his wedding, and it’s pure inspiration to buy a watch from an indie
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Dane modded his ochs und junior for his wedding, and it’s pure inspiration to buy a watch from an indie

“We were initially thinking about buying a watch for me for a wedding piece, but the thing about buying for a watch collector is that…
Tom makes a case for waiting lists with the story of his Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711 – “I told the dealer what I wanted and he went, ha!”
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Tom makes a case for waiting lists with the story of his Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711 – “I told the dealer what I wanted and he went, ha!”

In the first episode of a new Time+Tide video series called ‘Every Watch Tells A Story’ — in which we ask people to choose a watch…
OPINION: Hype and high prices are killing it for watch collectors
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OPINION: Hype and high prices are killing it for watch collectors

I no longer have any desire to own or wear a Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711. Not because I like the watch any less than I…
WHO TO FOLLOW: @WatchPartsMotorCycles – a guy who bought a watch with gold bullion
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WHO TO FOLLOW: @WatchPartsMotorCycles – a guy who bought a watch with gold bullion

Dan Tanenbaum is a father, husband, technology entrepreneur and artist. Dan works in the sports gambling industry and created a technology to facilitate stadium lotteries. Hi…
LIST: 6 of the best vintage watch advertisements, according to @adpatina
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LIST: 6 of the best vintage watch advertisements, according to @adpatina

Editors Note: One of the more interesting Instagram accounts I’ve followed in recent times is @adpatina, dedicated to sourcing (and selling) vintage watch ads. Clearly,…
VIDEO: Andrew’s Top 10 Watches Of 2017
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VIDEO: Andrew’s Top 10 Watches Of 2017

They’re always problematic, best-of lists. Best? On what grounds? When it comes to these personal Top 10s, they’re purely based on the things that we,…
VIDEO: WHY I LOVE MY WATCH with Ben Cooper, Head Chef of Chin Chin, featuring Hublot
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VIDEO: WHY I LOVE MY WATCH with Ben Cooper, Head Chef of Chin Chin, featuring Hublot

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/153864160″] The story of the watch ended up being bigger than the act of me having the watch… This is perhaps the best video proof…
HOW TO: Make your watch brand go viral, a marketing masterclass by Moser
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HOW TO: Make your watch brand go viral, a marketing masterclass by Moser

It’s both reassuring and alarming to discover that H. Moser & Cie. CEO Edouard Meylan is a human version of his brand’s watches: he is stylish, sophisticated,…
INTERVIEW: The five tough questions everyone wanted to ask Omega at Baselworld 2015 (but didn’t), answered
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INTERVIEW: The five tough questions everyone wanted to ask Omega at Baselworld 2015 (but didn’t), answered

The interview gets off to a disastrous start. What worse things can happen in an interview than waltzing into the media suite (in the gargantuan…
EDITOR’S PICK: Why I got my Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso engraved with my family crest
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EDITOR’S PICK: Why I got my Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso engraved with my family crest

To celebrate the Reverso’s 90th birthday, last week in their Sydney Boutique, Jaeger-LeCoultre hosted Reverso: Timeless Stories Since 1931. This retrospective allowed visitors to immerse themselves in the…
EDITOR’S NOTE: Reflecting on happier times, when you could go on a waiting list for a 5711, and actually get “the call”
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EDITOR’S NOTE: Reflecting on happier times, when you could go on a waiting list for a 5711, and actually get “the call”

Editor’s note: If you can get one at retail the green dial Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/014 would set you back $34,893 USD. But that’s one extremely…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: What the Beckham Tudor Pelagos hopefully implies…
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: What the Beckham Tudor Pelagos hopefully implies…

When the David Beckham Tudor Pelagos shot appeared on Instagram, it became a moment where many of us were hoping our prayers had been answered.…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 5 varied reactions to the Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight Navy Blue and one ecstatic review of the TAG Heuer Connected Golf Edition
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 5 varied reactions to the Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight Navy Blue and one ecstatic review of the TAG Heuer Connected Golf Edition

The world has kept spinning through the ongoing horrors of COVID-19 that continue to unfold day to day. And, excluding a brief golfing ban in…
John is blown away by the dial of his Ming 17.06 Copper, “They put their heart and soul in it.”
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John is blown away by the dial of his Ming 17.06 Copper, “They put their heart and soul in it.”

John is blown away by the dial of his Ming 17.06 Copper, “They put their heart and soul in it.” Every Watch Tells A Story…
Rob’s ‘Ghost’ Tudor Submariner is a terrifying Ghost Ship of patina gone horribly right, or wrong
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Rob’s ‘Ghost’ Tudor Submariner is a terrifying Ghost Ship of patina gone horribly right, or wrong

Rob’s ‘Ghost’ Tudor Submariner is a terrifying Ghost Ship of patina gone horribly right, or wrong This watch eats your light oxidisation for breakfast. Patina?…
It’s the little aesthetic touches that made me want a Tudor LHD – the creamy markers & Roulette date
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It’s the little aesthetic touches that made me want a Tudor LHD – the creamy markers & Roulette date

It’s the little aesthetic touches that made me want a Tudor LHD – the creamy markers & Roulette date Every Watch Tells A Story is…
Hugh had his Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso engraved with his family crest by the brand, and he loves it
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Hugh had his Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso engraved with his family crest by the brand, and he loves it

Hugh had his Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso engraved with his family crest by the brand, and he loves it Every Watch Tells A Story is a series…
Nick’s lockdown YouTube playlist feat. Russell Crowe, a very special Rolex and eagles at altitude
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Nick’s lockdown YouTube playlist feat. Russell Crowe, a very special Rolex and eagles at altitude

Recently, Andrew put together his greatest hits from the Time+Tide Watches YouTube channel, chronicling some of the finest pieces of information and entertainment-rich video we…
James’ Longines HydroConquest hit the deck when he fell off his bike, but it’s still ticking
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James’ Longines HydroConquest hit the deck when he fell off his bike, but it’s still ticking

Does the name James Robinson look familiar? That might be because James is part of the team here at Time+Tide Watches and he writes quite…
Dale is an actual pilot – and he wears a Breitling Navitimer
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Dale is an actual pilot – and he wears a Breitling Navitimer

Today’s entrant into the ‘Every Watch Tells a Story’ hall of fame is Dale. It turns out that Dale has a bit of a thing…
Vince’s Konstantin Chaykin is no joking matter 
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Vince’s Konstantin Chaykin is no joking matter 

Next up in our rolling cavalcade of ‘Every Watch Tells a Story’ stories is Vince. Now, this one is a bit of a funny one,…
The Horological Society of New York and Christie’s team up for their 2025 Charity Auction
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The Horological Society of New York and Christie’s team up for their 2025 Charity Auction

Charitable festivities, a bunch of new APs, Leonardo DiCaprio joins the Rolex fam and a new MoonSwatch - all in a week's worth of days!
Has Dennison risen from the dead?
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Has Dennison risen from the dead?

Going from making 200,000 cases a year to relaunching with a hot new dress watch, Dennison is on the up and up.