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EDITOR’S PICK: The best his & hers watches, including Audemars Piguet, Omega and TAG Heuer
EDITOR’S NOTE: Do couples who dress together stay together? Or do they just look like escapees from the same cult? Many will find the idea of “his and hers” clothing a bit icky and contrived. But it can also be a cunning way to justify splurging on another new watch. Think about it: if you buy his and hers pieces, your purchase is instantly reframed from selfish extravagance to grand romantic gesture. Sometimes that’s just what it takes to get…
BUCKS IN SIX! NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo celebrates victory with a Rolex Sky-Dweller
After a 50-year dry spell without a championship title to their name, the Milwaukee Bucks won the 2021 NBA Finals – finally living up to the eight-year-old Brandon Jennings instigated motto: “BUCKS IN SIX”. This year’s victory, while certainly a team effort, can be largely attributed to the stellar performance of Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo who not only took home the championship but also the regular season and finals MVP trophies. Of course, in the wake of securing an NBA…
British MCs Stormzy and Dave are crazy for Audemars Piguet
It’s no secret that British rapper Dave loves his timepieces, indeed he’s become a bit of a Time+Tide favourite when it comes to watch spotting. Ahead of his hugely anticipated sophomore album We’re All Alone in This Together, the lyrical genius took to his Instagram stories this week to announce the first single dropping would be a collaboration with another British national treasure, Stormzy. But that’s not all the two rappers share – a recent Instagram post shows both Stormzy…
From Boyz II Men to Backstreet Boys – watch spotting in Netflix’s “This Is Pop”
“Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one (wristwatches fellas)…” With its recognisable intro, Netflix’s original docuseries, This Is Pop, takes off and guides you through some of the biggest moments in pop history. From the explosion of Boyz II Men and their addictive harmonies, to the music festivals that defined a generation, This Is Pop examines how pop music influenced a range of genres, defining a path for success for multiple groups, bands and singers. Along the…
RECOMMENDED WATCHING: Unboxing the Audemars Piguet Black Panther with Anthony Joshua
When it was first announced that Audemars Piguet and Marvel would be collaborating on a watch, social media lit up with criticism of the project. Yet only a couple of months later, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept “Black Panther” Flying Tourbillon has been seen on the wrists of more taste makers than you can name, including superstars like Lebron James and Neymar Jr. Now, world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has joined the fun, posting an unboxing video of the…