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James Robinson

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Are Bremont the new kings of mil-spec watches?
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Are Bremont the new kings of mil-spec watches?

Editor’s note: In a recent discussion with a respected watchmaker who knows a thing or two about Rolex, I posited the question, “So what’s your…
When classicism meets contemporary: The Baume & Mercier Classima
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When classicism meets contemporary: The Baume & Mercier Classima

Here’s a question for you: how do you modernise something as traditional as a time-only dress watch? Do you utilise new-age materials? Or maybe blow-out…
3 Longines for under $5K on their online store that represent value propositions
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3 Longines for under $5K on their online store that represent value propositions

One of the greatest things about Longines is their history — the Swiss marque was established almost two centuries ago, way back in 1832. This heritage gives…
INTRODUCING: The Stan Smith Signature Watch by Maurice de Mauriac
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INTRODUCING: The Stan Smith Signature Watch by Maurice de Mauriac

Much as it shames me to admit it, until writing about this watch, I rather naively thought that Stan Smith was a shoe designer ……
HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang Scuderia Ferrari 90th Anniversary Sapphire
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HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang Scuderia Ferrari 90th Anniversary Sapphire

Unlike Ferrari’s frankly dismal efforts in Formula 1 this year, 2019 has been a great 12 months for the Italian supercar manufacturer in terms of…
Rolling in the deep with the Panerai Submersible BMG-TECH 47mm
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Rolling in the deep with the Panerai Submersible BMG-TECH 47mm

It has been a big year for Panerai’s distinctive Submersible range, with the new and now standalone collection featuring heavily at the watchmaker’s 2019 SIHH…
Santa’s little helpers: 3 Longines tool watches for the festive season
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Santa’s little helpers: 3 Longines tool watches for the festive season

Believe it or not, somehow there are just 23 short days left until Christmas, and if you haven’t bought your presents yet … you’re in…
HANDS-ON: The Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic 10467
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HANDS-ON: The Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic 10467

When you’re buying a new car, there’s usually some key criteria that dictate whether or not said automobile will make the cut. You know the…
RECOMMENDED WATCHING: How NASA tested the Omega Speedmaster
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RECOMMENDED WATCHING: How NASA tested the Omega Speedmaster

There is a plethora of watches out there with an equally large amount of claims. First watch with a date complication. First watch with a…
Old dog, new tricks: The Girard-Perregaux Laureato in black ceramic
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Old dog, new tricks: The Girard-Perregaux Laureato in black ceramic

Editor’s note: You know what’s really refreshing to see? A watchmaker take a timepiece that was first released 40+ years ago, grab it by its…
Which Rado Captain Cook Automatic is right for you?
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Which Rado Captain Cook Automatic is right for you?

Rado’s Captain Cook Automatic dive watch collection is downright impressive for anyone in the market for a fit-for-purpose dive watch on a budget. What’s more,…
INTRODUCING: The H. Moser & Cie. Heritage Centre Seconds Funky Blue
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INTRODUCING: The H. Moser & Cie. Heritage Centre Seconds Funky Blue

The watchmaking mavericks at H. Moser & Cie. must be working overtime at their headquarters in Schaffhausen, because they keep dropping hit after hit in…
Is this Tudor Black Bay “Smiley” the next big collector’s watch?
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Is this Tudor Black Bay “Smiley” the next big collector’s watch?

Editor’s note: A perennially common question in the horological hemisphere is, “What is the next BIG future collectible timepiece?” It’s a pretty loaded question, and…
What Sealed The Deal – Andreas’ Omega Seamaster Professional 300M
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What Sealed The Deal – Andreas’ Omega Seamaster Professional 300M

Has any one watch had more of an immediate effect on its audience than the Omega Seamasters featured in James Bond films? Seriously … almost…
VIDEO: Is this Baume & Mercier the best dress watch you can buy for under $5K?
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VIDEO: Is this Baume & Mercier the best dress watch you can buy for under $5K?

Anyone looking for a capable and exceedingly handsome dress watch on a relatively low budget needs to sit up and pay attention now, because this…
Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Date – The thinking man’s steel sports watch
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Date – The thinking man’s steel sports watch

Editor’s note: Jaeger-LeCoultre is widely regarded as one of the best watchmakers on the planet … and for good reason. The Swiss outfit has been…
RECOMMENDED READING: Steve McQueen and the watches he wore
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RECOMMENDED READING: Steve McQueen and the watches he wore

Here’s a question for you: Who is the greatest male style icon of the 20th century? Is it Paul Newman? No. Is it Elvis Presley?…
HANDS-ON: Chopard’s svelte Alpine Eagle 41mm with Bernina Grey dial
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HANDS-ON: Chopard’s svelte Alpine Eagle 41mm with Bernina Grey dial

This has unquestionably been the year of the contentious steel sports watch, with just about every watchmaker and their Bernese entering the fray in what…
#JayDay: Jay-Z just used a bunch of solid gold Rolex Daytonas as VIP invitations
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#JayDay: Jay-Z just used a bunch of solid gold Rolex Daytonas as VIP invitations

We’ve all heard of a wrist flex, but what about an invitation flex … is that a thing? Well, if it wasn’t before, it is…
Keeping it classic: 3 of the best Hublot Classic Fusions
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Keeping it classic: 3 of the best Hublot Classic Fusions

It’s fair to say that Hublot is mostly known for their iconic range of Big Bang timepieces. And that’s completely understandable, as the Big Bang…
RECOMMENDED WATCHING: Antiques Roadshow and the Rolex “Tiffany” GMT-Master
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RECOMMENDED WATCHING: Antiques Roadshow and the Rolex “Tiffany” GMT-Master

Let’s be honest, Antiques Roadshow isn’t always the most enthralling of television shows – it’s not going to goad you into teetering on the edge…
Taking another look at the Rado Tradition 1965
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Taking another look at the Rado Tradition 1965

Editor’s note: Well, this is something that you’re probably not going to see every day, not least because, apart from the Rado Tradition 1965 presenting…
Hublot has its sights firmly set on your feet
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Hublot has its sights firmly set on your feet

Horological disruptors Hublot are hosting an exhibition right now at the Museum of Contemporary Design and Applied Arts (MUDAC) in Lausanne, Switzerland … but it’s…
Rediscovering the Audemars Piguet Two-Tone Royal Oak 15400
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Rediscovering the Audemars Piguet Two-Tone Royal Oak 15400

Editor’s note: With so much attention and speculation surrounding the all-steel variants of Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak 15400 and now 15500, it’s easy to forget…
3 Hublot Spirit of Big Bangs for 3 different occasions
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3 Hublot Spirit of Big Bangs for 3 different occasions

Hublot’s Spirit of Big Bang collection is unquestionably one of the most varied and nuanced in the Swiss watchmaker’s catalogue. The quintessentially tonneau-shaped timepiece, which…
Taking another look at the Rolex Sky-Dweller Rolesor
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Taking another look at the Rolex Sky-Dweller Rolesor

Editor’s note: The Rolex Sky-Dweller is an amazing timepiece. No doubt about it. It’s also the epitome of what Rolex does so well — take something…
RECOMMENDED WATCHING: Jean-Claude Biver’s unbelievable watch collection
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RECOMMENDED WATCHING: Jean-Claude Biver’s unbelievable watch collection

There’s a pretty strong case to be made that Mr Jean-Claude Biver is one of, if not the most influential individual in the horological industry…
5 fresh summer flavours for a DOXA summer
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5 fresh summer flavours for a DOXA summer

Summer is now thankfully just around the corner, which means we can ditch the black on black garb and finally bring some colour back into…
Going out with a bang: 3 of the best Hublot Big Bangs
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Going out with a bang: 3 of the best Hublot Big Bangs

Ever since its unveiling way back in 2005 at Baselworld, Hublot’s Big Bang has been not only an inimitable collection of timepieces but also a…
Rediscovering the Rolex Milgauss Z-Blue
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Rediscovering the Rolex Milgauss Z-Blue

Editor’s note: The Rolex Milgauss is a distinctly underrated timepiece. In fact, it may be one of the most forgotten-about models in Rolex’s current Professional…
3 great steel sports watches for under $3K
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3 great steel sports watches for under $3K

As much as it pains me to say it, for most people out there, spending anything more than a few hundred dollars for a wristwatch…
Taking another look at the TAG Heuer Monaco Bamford
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Taking another look at the TAG Heuer Monaco Bamford

Editor’s note: Whether we like to admit it or not, professional watch modifiers are here to stay. And we can almost understand why — if…
3 TAG Heuer Calibre 16s that can do it all
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3 TAG Heuer Calibre 16s that can do it all

TAG Heuer has been using its venerable chronograph-equipped Calibre 16 movement for more than two decades now. In fact, the storied movement has been utilised…
Would you pay a retailer 100K per year to choose 12 watches for you?
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Would you pay a retailer 100K per year to choose 12 watches for you?

Because that’s what Australian retailer Kennedy Luxury Watches are proposing with their ‘Kennedy Luxury Watch Service’. Just 12 subscriptions will be available for that 100k,…
#TBT to that time we interviewed self-professed watch geek James Marsden
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#TBT to that time we interviewed self-professed watch geek James Marsden

Editor’s note: Turns out that James Marsden is rather fond of a timepiece or two. Which is probably not much of a surprise to anyone,…
Hype dodger: 3 steel Professional Rolex watches you can actually buy
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Hype dodger: 3 steel Professional Rolex watches you can actually buy

$16,450 – that’s the Australian recommended retail price of the Oystersteel Rolex Daytona ref. 116500LN. But, as I’m sure 99 per cent of people reading…