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James Robinson

James Robinson

Articles by James Robinson

EDITOR’S PICK: Enter the Goldilocks zone – 7 of the best mid-size watches money can buy (36 – 39mm only)
EDITOR’S PICK: How waterproof is your watch?
EDITOR’S PICK: 4 watches that look like rip-offs that are actually legitimate
WHY I BOUGHT IT: My Tudor Oyster Prince has the Rolex stamp of approval, without the price tag
Peter calls his Tudor Iconaut “weird” and “odd-looking” with looks “only a mother could love”. So, why did he buy it?
HANDS-ON: Is the Bulgari Octo Finissimo blue dial in satin polished steel the best steel sports watch of 2020?
Conor McGregor’s jumping back in the octagon … what watch will he buy to celebrate?
HANDS-ON: The Hublot 40 Years Anniversary Black Ceramic
INTRODUCING: The Chopard Alpine Eagle XL Chronograph
INTRODUCING: New Monaco, who dis? A black dial, a steel bracelet, and we’re looking at an icon with fresh eyes
3 reasons why Rolex fakes are getting so good, and some tips to avoid them from Watchfinder
VIDEO: The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Meca-10 King Gold with 240 hours power reserve is testosterone-drenched tech at its absolute finest
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: British invasion! Time+Tide, already overrun by Brits, opens UK office
INTRODUCING: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Mariner Memovox is an alarmingly different type of Polaris
INTRODUCING: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Mariner Date, is a bolder, more confident move for the Polaris
MICRO MONDAYS: Galvin – a female-founded Australian microbrand producing classic, curved crystal designs
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Sorry, it’s short this week, I’m thirsty …
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: The Thank You Edition (read and see if you get a mention)
VIDEO: Oh, hello there Raymond Weil Freelancer Calibre RW1212 in Green, looking sharp in the metal
INTRODUCING: The legend of the Rolex Submariner Date 41mm Ref.126610LN grows (by 1mm)
HANDS-ON: This Raymond Weil Freelancer Calibre RW1212 in olive green is their most attractive model in years
The Ulysse Nardin Blast is an explosive ode to the hottest jet ever created
HANDS-ON: The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Meca-10 King Gold is kingmaker on the wrist
IN-DEPTH: The Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm is the best Longines all-rounder in years
MICRO MONDAYS: The global launch of the Undone Aero – First-Class looks for the cost of Coach
VIDEO: The Grand Seiko Hi-Beat GMT SBGJ237 & SBGJ239 are two of the boldest, and best looking steel sports watches of 2020
4 watches that look like rip-offs that are actually legitimate
Hublot and Ferrari create new Esports series with Assetto Corsa, and a little help from their friend, Charles Leclerc
HANDS-ON: The new DOXA SUB 300 is slimmer, COSC-certified and more refined than its tool watch origins
Seiko answer people’s prayers with the smaller and bezel-less 2020 Seiko 5 Sports models
Anicorn and NASA must have created the Mars Time when they were seriously spaced out …
6 of the best smart watches released in 2020, including Timex, Hublot and Bausele
INTRODUCING: The Octo Roma Tourbillon Sapphire Malachite Ref. 103231 is where Bulgari’s two worlds meet
A YEAR ON THE WRIST: With a twist… Why I love the polarising Rolex Air-King Ref. 116900 but why I won’t wear it
MICRO MONDAYS: Hands-on with the Peren Hintz, a field watch with warmly nuanced touches
5 watch releases that you might have missed in 2020, including a $200k+ Omega tourbillon