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Champagne campaign – the 37mm Rado Captain Cook Automatic now comes with a lovely light dial
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Champagne campaign – the 37mm Rado Captain Cook Automatic now comes with a lovely light dial

Editor’s note: It’s no longer news that so-called smaller watches are back. And one of the leading lights in the movement is the Rado Captain…
Explaining a legend – the history of the IWC Portugieser
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Explaining a legend – the history of the IWC Portugieser

Editor’s note: While the Pilot might be IWC’s hero of the hour, the equally large but more classically inspired Portugieser is an equally important line.…
RECOMMENDED READING: The complete Casio G-Shock buying guide
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RECOMMENDED READING: The complete Casio G-Shock buying guide

I don’t know about you, but I find navigating Casio’s iconic and uber-tough G-Shock family a tricky process. It’s a reference number dominated space which,…
A different kind of luxury sports watch – the Breguet Marine 5817 Big Date
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A different kind of luxury sports watch – the Breguet Marine 5817 Big Date

Editor’s note: The Marine is Breguet’s star of the show at the moment, with a profusion of new models in the house — including some…
That time we celebrated the Omega Speedmaster in Houston, Texas
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That time we celebrated the Omega Speedmaster in Houston, Texas

Editor’s note: We, along with the rest of the world, have been on a pretty heavy space-nostalgia trip of late. A trip that naturally led…
Looking back to the future with Rado’s Captain Cook Mark III
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Looking back to the future with Rado’s Captain Cook Mark III

Editor’s note: You don’t need to be a naval captain (or even a cook) to appreciate the lovely case shape and bold details of the…
The heavyweight – Patek Philippe’s Nautilus Ref. 5740
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The heavyweight – Patek Philippe’s Nautilus Ref. 5740

Editor’s note: I’m hoping that we can mark 2019 down in the history books as peak Nautilus-mania, but there’s another part of my brain that…
David Beckham’s Tudors prove that old, messed up watches are the best
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David Beckham’s Tudors prove that old, messed up watches are the best

Editor’s note: A little while back, old mate Becks did some promo videos with his watch brand of choice – Tudor. Turns out that Mr…
RECOMMENDED READING: Chatting to engraving royalty with King Nerd
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RECOMMENDED READING: Chatting to engraving royalty with King Nerd

Johnny Dowell has been on the watch world’s radar for some time (heck, we interviewed him here), having worked with Urwerk and others on some…
From stylish to rugged – 5 Montblanc watches that cover every base
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From stylish to rugged – 5 Montblanc watches that cover every base

Editor’s note: The watches of Montblanc have been getting better and better over the last few years. Newer, cleaner designs and a streamlined product, along…
Full metal Jaquet Droz – the Astrale Grande Heure Minute 
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Full metal Jaquet Droz – the Astrale Grande Heure Minute 

Editor’s note: Jaquet Droz is a brand with an increasing presence on our fair shores. And while they’re best known for their watches that exhibit…
Slender and springy – the Grand Seiko Spring Drive SBGY003
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Slender and springy – the Grand Seiko Spring Drive SBGY003

Editor’s note: There’s something in the air at Grand Seiko. The brand is busting out new designs left, right and centre. It’s an exciting time…
Sports Luxury – 5 watches that deliver on both fronts
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Sports Luxury – 5 watches that deliver on both fronts

Editor’s note: We’re deep in the age of premium athleisure, so it makes sense that this patrician approach to utility is extending to our wrists.…
RECOMMENDED READING: This guy has zero regrets buying the Audemars Piguet CODE 11.59
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RECOMMENDED READING: This guy has zero regrets buying the Audemars Piguet CODE 11.59

It’s fair to say at this point of 2019 that the CODE 11.59 collection from Audemars Piguet has been the most widely panned watch release…
In-house movements – what are they and do they even matter?
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In-house movements – what are they and do they even matter?

Editor’s note: Sandra wrote this lovely piece at the start of the year, and it speaks to one of the biggest movements (if you’ll pardon…
Another look at the Longines Flagship Heritage 60th Anniversary
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Another look at the Longines Flagship Heritage 60th Anniversary

Editor’s note: The Longines Flagship Heritage 60th Anniversary is an oldie but a goodie. And not an oldie in the 1950-something sense, but rather in…
Two tones and a sprinkling of diamond – the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41
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Two tones and a sprinkling of diamond – the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41

Editor’s note: Steel sports is all well and good, but there’s something very appealing about the iconic Datejust in this steel and gold livery, with…
A dash of sporty fun with the TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 Chronograph
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A dash of sporty fun with the TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 Chronograph

Editor’s note: Some watches you can’t get out of your head, and the fun and friendly TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 Chronograph from 2018 is…
6 of the best Longines Heritage releases
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6 of the best Longines Heritage releases

Editor’s note: Few brands play their heritage cards as strongly as Longines. Certainly it helps that the brand has more heritage than most to work…
Understanding the IWC Pilot’s family part 4 — the St Exupéry collection
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Understanding the IWC Pilot’s family part 4 — the St Exupéry collection

Ladies and gentlemen, we’ve begun our descent. Now that we’ve completed our overview of the Top Gun, Spitfire and Classic collections we’d ask you to…
The Ulysse Nardin Classico Manufacture Grand Feu is a winner of a watch
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The Ulysse Nardin Classico Manufacture Grand Feu is a winner of a watch

Editor’s note: This watch might not be the newest release but, by gosh, it’s as fresh today as the day it passed final quality control.…
8 signs you should be wearing a Tudor Pelagos
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8 signs you should be wearing a Tudor Pelagos

Editor’s note: A little while ago we went off-script with our watch coverage, making a short, snappy series of videos that — in a decidedly…
Two crowns, great watch – the Farer Aqua Compressor Hecla
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Two crowns, great watch – the Farer Aqua Compressor Hecla

Editor’s note: Not everything in the watch world has to be same-samey. And the Farer Aqua Compressor Hecla is a great example of that. It’s…
Bronze brigade – the Zenith CP-2 Bronze Flyback Chronograph
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Bronze brigade – the Zenith CP-2 Bronze Flyback Chronograph

Editor’s note: It’s 2019 and bronze is here to stay. And I’ve got to say that, as far as trends go, this is one I…
Exploring the Longines Skin Diver Watch
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Exploring the Longines Skin Diver Watch

Editor’s note: Last night, Longines went live with their online shopping facility, and I’ve spent a bit of time browsing what’s on offer. And it…
Our 3 favourite Longines models available to buy in Australia, in store … and online
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Our 3 favourite Longines models available to buy in Australia, in store … and online

Longines has had a big few months in Australia. They opened their first Melbourne boutique a little while back, on Collins Street in the heart…
Dive into the Christopher Ward C65 Trident Automatic
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Dive into the Christopher Ward C65 Trident Automatic

Editor’s note: Sometimes, amid all the hullaballoo around specifications, it’s easy to forget what makes watches fun. Sure, helium escape valves can play a part…
Level up your watch photography with @MracekProductions
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Level up your watch photography with @MracekProductions

Editor’s note: Being a pilot who’s into watches is already cool enough, but when you add in some seriously serious photography skills, that’s the whole…
Would Lil Yachty rock this Rolex Yacht-Master 40? Who knows, but it’s cool
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Would Lil Yachty rock this Rolex Yacht-Master 40? Who knows, but it’s cool

Editor’s note: If you ever want to flex down at the NBAYOUNGBOAT Club, you want to have the appropriate attire — jacket, loafers, watch. And…
Understanding the IWC Pilot’s family part 3 – the Classic collection
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Understanding the IWC Pilot’s family part 3 – the Classic collection

We’re now more than halfway through our flyover of the various families in the IWC Pilot’s family — we’ve covered off Top Gun and the…
ANNOUNCING: Complete the Time+Tide 2019 Reader Survey, have a chance at winning a TAG Heuer Autavia
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ANNOUNCING: Complete the Time+Tide 2019 Reader Survey, have a chance at winning a TAG Heuer Autavia

Welcome to the Time+Tide 2019 Reader Survey! That time when we put some hard-hitting questions into a survey program, work some internet magic and set…
3 things you need to know about the Seiko Prospex LX collection
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3 things you need to know about the Seiko Prospex LX collection

Editor’s note: The Seiko Prospex LX collection has finally hit Australian shores, so we thought we’d revisit this piece from Baselworld, where the design guru…
Warm up with the details on this lovely Oris Chronoris
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Warm up with the details on this lovely Oris Chronoris

Editor’s note: In case you missed it, T+T HQ is located in Melbourne, which is currently rather cold. And one of the few things warming…
Another look at the Montblanc TimeWalker Manufacture Chronograph
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Another look at the Montblanc TimeWalker Manufacture Chronograph

Editor’s note: In the last few years Montblanc has made quite the pivot away from the dressier end of the watch spectrum, to some sportier,…
Seeing ghosts with Creux Automatiq
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Seeing ghosts with Creux Automatiq

Editor’s note: When we’re talking about fine watches, our eyes are typically drawn to Switzerland and (to a lesser extent) Germany and Japan. But occasionally…
The big bad Bulgari Octo Chronograph
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The big bad Bulgari Octo Chronograph

Editor’s note: This year we’ve been a little guilty of gushing all over the brand spanking new Octo Finissimo Chronograph, but it’s worth remembering that…