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Borna Bošnjak

Deputy Editor

Borna, a pretend-engineer, attended a Time+Tide Christmas party, being the only one double-wristing.

Only a few short weeks later, he became a part of the team. A keen watch fanatic from his early teens, he was delighted to find something that would further feed his obsession. You’ll often find him complaining about lacklustre date windows and oversized cases, while eternally praising the value in vintage, regardless of the fact that all his vintage pieces run like absolute dogs. He’s also not shy of self-promotion, and would love to point you towards his Instagram page, where you’ll find his interest in watches combined with another passion of his – photography. Most of all, he finds it exceedingly strange writing about himself in third person.

My first watch: Mickey Mouse watch that my parents got me so I can learn to tell the time. I never wore it, until I found my mum had kept it untouched for all those years. I still put it on from time to time.

My favourite watch: I’d hate to have to pick one – I have several watches that combine deep personal meaning with being actually enjoyable watches. As a go-anywhere-do-anything watch though, the Black Bay 58, as basic as it may be, is tough to beat.

My finale watch: A gilt dial Rolex 1016, though I won’t complain about a funky-crowned early matte dial either. If I ever win the lottery, I’ll update this section to an albino 6610 and a Space-Dweller.

Articles by Borna Bošnjak

The Seiko SLA069 Naomi Uemura pays homage to Japan’s most famed explorer
Chopard L.U.C and the challenges of outgrowing a household name
The Time+Tide watch brand alignment chart
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VIDEO: How the new NOMOS Tangente Blaugold fits into the iconic line-up
The Longines Pilot Majetek is a wrist-mounted flight instrument with a storied past
The IWC Portofino Complete Calendar features an exciting brand first
Jeremy Clarkson sports a bright-dialled Breitling for Clarkson’s Farm Season 2
Pharrell as Louis Vuitton creative director may bring horological influence
The Independedit: Atelier de Chronométrie AdC22
The Parmigiani Fleurier Rosa Mystica is the ultimate late Valentine’s Day gift
High-end and high-tech GMT duo: The Grand Seiko Tokyo Lion SBGC253 and Yukigesho SBGJ271
The top 5 affordable transparent watches
New dials and dimensions for the King Seiko 110th Anniversary
VERSUS: The Hamilton Murph 38 comes up against the Seiko Alpinist SPB121
Delugs introduces their new CTS rubber strap line-up
Agenhor, and the many movements of the Genevan complication masters (Part 3, Finale)
INTRODUCING: The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph Panda is the sportiest version yet
INTRODUCING: MB&F LM2 Palladium celebrates its 10-year anniversary
The Independedit: The Christopher Ward Bel Canto could prove the bargain of the year
A black dial finally makes its way into the IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 collection
Demystifying the mystery dial
TAG Heuer is still in the driving seat when it comes to their racing sponsorship outreach
Outfitting the wrists of the best-dressed celebrities of the last year
VIDEO: The IWC EasX-CHANGE straps refresh old favourites with a sporty touch
Agenhor, and the many movements of the Genevan complication masters (Part 2)
The Independedit: Felipe Pikullik Mondphase 1
10 of the best and most random 2022 Seiko limited editions
VIDEO: The wide-ranging scope of the Franck Muller Curvex collection
The new Vulcain Skindiver Nautique 38 is a ’60s diver dropped into the 21st century
Cartier unveils new refined Tank Française range for 2023
The Unusual Suspects – The Daniel Roth Masters Chronograph is a masterful piece by a legendary watchmaker for under $10,000
WHAT TWEAKS MY TOURB: You’ve been misusing the word “bicompax”
Which watch brand won 2022? Borna picks Parmigiani Fleurier – here’s why…
The 5 best high complication watches of 2022
The three watches Borna wore most in 2022 – Tudor, Credor, Seiko