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INTRODUCING: The TAG Heuer Autavia Jo Siffert Collector’s Edition, made in collaboration with Calibre 11
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INTRODUCING: The TAG Heuer Autavia Jo Siffert Collector’s Edition, made in collaboration with Calibre 11

Before we talk about the watch, some backstory. Calibre 11 has been one of the leading TAG Heuer resources since 2009, and the driving force…
VIDEO: Our favourite watches of SIHH 2018 – part 3, $20,000-30,000
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VIDEO: Our favourite watches of SIHH 2018 – part 3, $20,000-30,000

With parts one and two of our SIHH video series receding into our proverbial rear-view mirror, it’s time to look to the future, and the…
VIDEO: Our favourite watches of SIHH 2018 – part 2, $10,000-20,000
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VIDEO: Our favourite watches of SIHH 2018 – part 2, $10,000-20,000

Yesterday, we ran through our picks of SIHH 2018 at the more accessible end of the spectrum, bearing in mind that the HH in SIHH stands…
VIDEO: Our favourite watches of SIHH 2018 – part 1, under $10,000
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VIDEO: Our favourite watches of SIHH 2018 – part 1, under $10,000

In the midst of the hectic schedules and bustling halls of SIHH, Andrew and myself, along with freelancers Sandra Lane and Justin Mastine-Frost, found a…
EDITOR’S PICK: Eye of the tiger – Tudor’s Black Bay S&G
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EDITOR’S PICK: Eye of the tiger – Tudor’s Black Bay S&G

Editor’s note: Way back at Basel 2017 we instinctively christened the Black Bay S&G ‘Le Tigre’ when we first saw it. And, passing jokes aside,…
VIDEO: The best Montblanc watches of SIHH 2018
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VIDEO: The best Montblanc watches of SIHH 2018

The more distance and time I’ve had to reflect on SIHH 2018, the more I’m inclined to think that the calibre of the exhibiting collections…
RECOMMENDED READING: The Rolex Submariner, deconstructed
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RECOMMENDED READING: The Rolex Submariner, deconstructed

If you follow the world of independent watchmaking you’re likely familiar with the name Peter Speake-Marin. Until recently, Speake-Marin was the man behind the eponymous…
VIDEO: 4 great Ulysse Nardin watches from SIHH 2018
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VIDEO: 4 great Ulysse Nardin watches from SIHH 2018

Ulysse Nardin showed a refreshingly diverse collection at SIHH, with everything from clean, simple (dare we say, classic) designs, all the way up to the…
HANDS-ON: Suit ready – the Panerai Luminor Due 3 Days GMT Power Reserve Automatic Acciaio – 45mm 
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HANDS-ON: Suit ready – the Panerai Luminor Due 3 Days GMT Power Reserve Automatic Acciaio – 45mm 

When it came to Panerai’s latest collection, we’ve already covered off how the Luminor Due was the surprise star. And while it’s fair to say…
VIDEO: Panerai’s Luminor Due collection – one of the biggest surprises of SIHH 2018
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VIDEO: Panerai’s Luminor Due collection – one of the biggest surprises of SIHH 2018

If you had said to me, on the eve of SIHH 2018, that the one brand I would be most surprised by at SIHH would…
INSIGHT: Designing A. Lange & Söhne – part 3, the tone of type
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INSIGHT: Designing A. Lange & Söhne – part 3, the tone of type

Typography matters. The choice of font or type is a more complicated matter than merely the arrangement of letters used and the order in which…
EDITOR’S PICK: Looking back at the Longines Heritage 1918
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EDITOR’S PICK: Looking back at the Longines Heritage 1918

Editor’s note: Even though the dust of SIHH has barely settled, things are heating up for Baselworld. And one of our burning questions is ……
INSIGHT: Designing A. Lange & Söhne – part 2, the detail in the dial
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INSIGHT: Designing A. Lange & Söhne – part 2, the detail in the dial

There are few dials as instantly recognisable in the world of modern watchmaking as that of the Lange 1. This circular watch, with its off-centre…
HANDS-ON: Fun in the sun – the Seiko Prospex SSC673P diver’s chronograph 
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HANDS-ON: Fun in the sun – the Seiko Prospex SSC673P diver’s chronograph 

If you’re looking for a watch with bells, whistles and some serious style, you should probably check out this feature-heavy diver, the Seiko Prospex SSC673P.…
HANDS-ON: Light in the darkness – the Seiko Prospex SNE493P
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HANDS-ON: Light in the darkness – the Seiko Prospex SNE493P

Late last year, Seiko announced a series of limited edition Prospex divers, featuring blacked-out cases and the evocative name of ‘The Black Series’. The story…
VIDEO: 4 outstanding new Cartier watches from SIHH
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VIDEO: 4 outstanding new Cartier watches from SIHH

Visiting Cartier at SIHH is always an experience. Not only does the floorspace of the maison’s booth outstrip that of any other, but there’s always…
EDITOR’S PICK: Seiko’s all-black Prospex diver – the ‘Darth Turtle’
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EDITOR’S PICK: Seiko’s all-black Prospex diver – the ‘Darth Turtle’

Editor’s note: We originally broke the news of Seiko’s limited edition ‘Black Series’ late last year, and the watches are finally hitting Australian stores (and…
WATCHSPOTTING: Forget Roger’s Sky-Dweller – Mirka Federer’s Rolex Yacht-Master is next level
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WATCHSPOTTING: Forget Roger’s Sky-Dweller – Mirka Federer’s Rolex Yacht-Master is next level

Last night, Roger Federer confirmed his GOAT status with his sixth Australian Open win, beating 29-year-old Marin Cilic in three hours in the sweltering Melbourne…
VIDEO: IWC’s Portofino Hand-Wound Moon Phase Edition “150 Years”
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VIDEO: IWC’s Portofino Hand-Wound Moon Phase Edition “150 Years”

For over 30 years the Portofino has been amongst IWC’s dressiest offerings, with a rounded Lépine-inspired case, and elegant, elongated Roman numerals. So it comes…
VIDEO: All thriller, no filler – Felix’s 5 favourites from SIHH 2018 
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VIDEO: All thriller, no filler – Felix’s 5 favourites from SIHH 2018 

If you’ve been paying attention to my recent spate of best-of/top lists (and if you haven’t, what’s wrong with you?!), you’ll know that I have…
HANDS-ON: The IWC Portugieser Hand-Wound Eight Days Edition “150 Years”
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HANDS-ON: The IWC Portugieser Hand-Wound Eight Days Edition “150 Years”

Designing a collection as wide and as important as IWC’s jubilee collection must represent quite the challenge. It needs to be new and innovative, but…
HANDS-ON: The IWC Portugieser Chronograph Edition “150 Years” 
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HANDS-ON: The IWC Portugieser Chronograph Edition “150 Years” 

IWC’s Portugieser line is, in Australia at least, one of their most popular — and, of all the models, one of the perennial favourites is the…
HANDS-ON: Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph WT
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HANDS-ON: Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph WT

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph WT is, in marked contrast to the Polaris Automatic, a complex beast indeed, with (as you could probably guess) both chronograph…
HANDS ON: How to update an icon – Cartier’s Santos de Cartier 
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HANDS ON: How to update an icon – Cartier’s Santos de Cartier 

It’s a tricky task upgrading a storied and legendary watch such as the Santos — you must innovate while appearing to be unchanging. It’s a…
HANDS-ON: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Automatic
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HANDS-ON: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Automatic

The Polaris – as Andy recently informed us – is one of those truly iconic watches conceived in a golden age, not just of watchmaking…
VIDEO: 4 standout Girard-Perregaux watches from SIHH 2018
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VIDEO: 4 standout Girard-Perregaux watches from SIHH 2018

It’s clear that Girard-Perregaux have decided they’re onto a winner with their sporty-yet-luxurious Laureato, as new versions of the model dominated the brand’s SIHH 2018…
HANDS-ON: The Montblanc 1858 Chronograph
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HANDS-ON: The Montblanc 1858 Chronograph

According to Montblanc’s Head of Watches, Davide Cerrato, the 1858 collection — the star of their SIHH 2018 lineup — is a “very important second sports…
HANDS-ON: The Montblanc 1858 Automatic
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HANDS-ON: The Montblanc 1858 Automatic

In 2016, Montblanc announced a new line, the 1858, a vintage-inspired sports collection. This year, under the keen direction of Montblanc’s Head of Watches Davide Cerrato,…
HANDS-ON: The Montblanc 1858 Geosphere, an explorer’s watch in steel and bronze
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HANDS-ON: The Montblanc 1858 Geosphere, an explorer’s watch in steel and bronze

While the automatic, chronograph and Minerva versions of the 1858 collection bear a strong resemblance to the existing 1858 watches, the Geosphere is something else…
INTRODUCING: The Girard-Perregaux Neo Tourbillon with Three Bridges Skeleton
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INTRODUCING: The Girard-Perregaux Neo Tourbillon with Three Bridges Skeleton

For a brand with a long, rich history, Girard-Perregaux is a dab hand at the ultra-modern, as evidenced by this Neo Tourbillon with Three Bridges…
VIDEO: Just what is SIHH anyway? 
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VIDEO: Just what is SIHH anyway? 

In a few hours, Andrew and I are getting on a plane for the long (long) haul to Geneva — where, bright and early on…
EDITOR’S PICK: Summer suited – the Longines Legend Diver
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EDITOR’S PICK: Summer suited – the Longines Legend Diver

Editor’s note: This week we’ve been all about summer watches, which leads, not surprisingly, into the realm of divers. And while many dive watches tend…
HANDS-ON: Like a sunrise on the wrist – the Halios Seaforth
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HANDS-ON: Like a sunrise on the wrist – the Halios Seaforth

Every November/December, like clockwork, I start pondering what constitutes the perfect summer watch, due in large part to the fact that in these months the…
INTRODUCING: The Oris Carl Brashear Chronograph Limited Edition 
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INTRODUCING: The Oris Carl Brashear Chronograph Limited Edition 

Oris have just unveiled the latest take on their popular Divers Sixty-Five line — the Oris Carl Brashear Chronograph Limited Edition, a follow-up to 2016’s…
VIDEO: The best watches of 2017 – $20,000 and above
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VIDEO: The best watches of 2017 – $20,000 and above

The sky’s the limit in this final instalment of the best watches of 2017 – and the entry price to this exclusive club starts at…
VIDEO: The best watches of 2017 – $10,000-20,000
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VIDEO: The best watches of 2017 – $10,000-20,000

Things start getting serious in the $10-20k price point. In our fourth (and penultimate) ‘best watches of 2017’ video we showcase innovative materials, double dials,…