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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: What, there’ve been some watches released? I beg your pardon?
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: What, there’ve been some watches released? I beg your pardon?

Miracle of miracles, it’s a Friday Wind Down that is not another miserable news bulletin about a global pandemic that is coming for our lives…
Our 4 picks from the new IWC, Breitling, Bell & Ross and Montblanc 2020 releases
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Our 4 picks from the new IWC, Breitling, Bell & Ross and Montblanc 2020 releases

When it rains it drips. And in April 2020, at a time when we need it most – our kingdom for some new watches to…
What Sealed The Deal: Colin’s Sinn 903 Chronograph
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What Sealed The Deal: Colin’s Sinn 903 Chronograph

Sometimes, a Time+Tide Watches reader will share a small piece of watchmaking history that makes us turn to each other and wonder how we hadn’t…
5 things to look for in a pilot’s watch
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5 things to look for in a pilot’s watch

The pilot’s watch has become a staple of the horological community, specifically within the tool watch market. But, as we’ve seen with divers, the recent…
Drone pilots? Snooker players? Four watch ambassadors straight out of left field
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Drone pilots? Snooker players? Four watch ambassadors straight out of left field

Some boardroom discussions would be fascinating to observe. The brand decisions presumably make sense at the time, but can appear a little odd to the…
The watches James Bond should have worn
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The watches James Bond should have worn

If you’ve ever been on the internet you will have noticed one million and one articles about the watches James Bond has worn throughout his…
Top 3 watches that could save your life
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Top 3 watches that could save your life

To the uninitiated, it may come as a surprise to learn that watches can actually do a fair bit more than merely tell you what…
INTRODUCING: The Breitling Aviator 8 Day & Date 41 Etihad Airways Limited Edition
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INTRODUCING: The Breitling Aviator 8 Day & Date 41 Etihad Airways Limited Edition

It seems like only yesterday that Breitling released their Navitimer 1 Airline Editions. Evidently, time doesn’t stop for the aeronautically enthusiastic watchmaker, though, because they’ve…
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…
“The watch that started it all for me” – Jean-Paul’s Breitling Transocean
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“The watch that started it all for me” – Jean-Paul’s Breitling Transocean

There’s always one that started it all. The first taste that starts the passion. Like the first dunk that lit the flame in Jordan’s heart.…
Why does the Breitling Triathlon Squad exist?
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Why does the Breitling Triathlon Squad exist?

Watch companies are pretty happy to jump on board as sponsors of all number of sporting teams, including Formula 1, boxing or tennis, for the…
14 of the best watches spotted in ‘Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee’
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14 of the best watches spotted in ‘Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee’

Editor’s note: Jerry Seinfeld has dropped another series of the excellent Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, so we thought we’d repost Dan’s wrap from last…
5 presentation dials that ruined perfectly good watches. Or did they?
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5 presentation dials that ruined perfectly good watches. Or did they?

Editor’s note: The other day, Nick popped into the office with his latest pick-up, a fairly awesome Seiko with a custom ‘Gator Bowl’ dial, which…
Dale is an actual pilot – and he wears a Breitling Navitimer
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Dale is an actual pilot – and he wears a Breitling Navitimer

Today’s entrant into the ‘Every Watch Tells a Story’ hall of fame is Dale. It turns out that Dale has a bit of a thing…
Call of Duty need to add these watches to their next game
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Call of Duty need to add these watches to their next game

The new Call of Duty trailer was dropped last week, and it featured an interesting horological detail that was noticed by one eagle-eyed Reddit user.…
9 of the most underrated chronographs of 2019
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9 of the most underrated chronographs of 2019

Tudor S&G this, Patek 5172G that, but wouldn’t you rather have something … different? Year after year it’s the same story. News breaks in January…
RECOMMENDED READING: Trust in the Tool Watch
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RECOMMENDED READING: Trust in the Tool Watch

As you might have noticed (here, here and here), I’m quite interested in bulletproof watches being used in situations with bullets (figuratively). I enjoy, as…
The incredible history of the Breitling Emergency
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The incredible history of the Breitling Emergency

Editor’s note: If you want to impress someone with how cool your watch is, it’s hard to beat the Breitling Emergency. We revisit Ben’s story…
5 of the best quartz watches that watch snobs approve of
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5 of the best quartz watches that watch snobs approve of

A lot of the discussion about what makes a watch good value is centred on the mechanics responsible for keeping the time. When those glorious…
From Dr No to Spectre – the Complete List of Bond Watches
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From Dr No to Spectre – the Complete List of Bond Watches

We all know James Bond, AKA 007, the suave British secret service agent who has been on missions all over the world. Throughout many of…
The best watches to wear with black – Part 2, featuring Audemars Piguet, Breitling, Tudor and Bulgari
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The best watches to wear with black – Part 2, featuring Audemars Piguet, Breitling, Tudor and Bulgari

You could argue that matching watches with a black outfit is the easiest of all scenarios — any watch you choose is hardly going to…
VIDEO: Andrew’s top 3 Basel 2019 watches under $10,000, inc. Breitling, Chanel and bronze
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VIDEO: Andrew’s top 3 Basel 2019 watches under $10,000, inc. Breitling, Chanel and bronze

Given the vastly reduced number of brands in Hall 1 at Baselworld 2019 there were vastly fewer choices this year across all price points, but…
INTRODUCING: The Breitling Navitimer 1 Airline Editions
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INTRODUCING: The Breitling Navitimer 1 Airline Editions

Breitling has just announced three retro takes on their iconic pilot’s watch — the mighty Navitimer — that evoke the golden age of jet travel.…
SPOTTED! By AG: Dispatch 15, October 2018 – a heavy metal month
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SPOTTED! By AG: Dispatch 15, October 2018 – a heavy metal month

October was a fun month for watch-spotting, with no discernible theme, other than perhaps gold? Even then, we kept things real — here’s a look at…
INTRODUCING: Grace in the skies and now on the land – Breitling’s Premier Collection
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INTRODUCING: Grace in the skies and now on the land – Breitling’s Premier Collection

In case you’ve been living under a rock this past year and a bit, ever since industry great Georges Kern took hold of the reins…
NEWS: Breitling is the latest member of the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie, and why it matters
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NEWS: Breitling is the latest member of the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie, and why it matters

If you’re not familiar with the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie (AKA the FHH), it’s one of the industry’s peak bodies, founded in 2005 to…
EDITOR’S PICK: From $6k to $60k, 6 reasons to love a classic chronograph
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EDITOR’S PICK: From $6k to $60k, 6 reasons to love a classic chronograph

Editor’s note: When I began the hunt for my first “good” watch I came up with a list of certain criteria: a black dial, 40…
WATCHSPOTTING: 6 award-winning watch choices at the 70th Primetime Emmys
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WATCHSPOTTING: 6 award-winning watch choices at the 70th Primetime Emmys

As far as journalism goes, writing about watches isn’t really the sort of high-pressure, down-to-the-wire sort of experience that is common in more mainstream platforms. News…
LIST: 5 watch executives to follow on Instagram
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LIST: 5 watch executives to follow on Instagram

2018 is a fascinating time to be a watch collector, and as we can all agree — social media has an impact on the hobby we…
WATCHSPOTTING: 14 of the best watches spotted in ‘Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee’
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WATCHSPOTTING: 14 of the best watches spotted in ‘Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee’

Jerry Seinfeld can do no wrong, and after having been streamed more than 100 million times, Seinfeld’s pet project, Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, recently premiered…
EDITOR’S PICK: Last year we predicted 9 vintage reissues to be released in 2018. So how did we do?
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EDITOR’S PICK: Last year we predicted 9 vintage reissues to be released in 2018. So how did we do?

Editor’s note: Speculation is, by definition, risky. But it’s also fun. And here at T+T we don’t speculate on shares or cryptocurrency — no, we…
LIST: 7 military-inspired watches that are destined for victory
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LIST: 7 military-inspired watches that are destined for victory

In the world of vintage watch collection, ‘issued’ watches — timepieces that were supplied to military personnel — typically command a pretty penny, and brands…
NEWS: The results from Russell Crowe’s auction, including a surprisingly expensive Speedmaster
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NEWS: The results from Russell Crowe’s auction, including a surprisingly expensive Speedmaster

Last night, the provocatively titled Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce auction took place in Sydney, an event which was, essentially, a rather high-brow garage…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 24th November 2017
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 24th November 2017

The Wind Down this week is a little bit terrifying to be honest. You know why? Christmas in just over a month, SIHH 2018 in…
LIST: 6 classic chronographs from $6k to $60k
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LIST: 6 classic chronographs from $6k to $60k

Chronographs are amongst the most popular complications with collectors. Perhaps because people use them for important timing events in their daily lives or – more…
LIST: 11 vintage watches for under $2000 that look superb on women
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LIST: 11 vintage watches for under $2000 that look superb on women

There’s no better way for nascent female watch enthusiasts to dip their toes into luxe waters than scaling the vintage market for a play with…
SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 8, May 2017
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SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 8, May 2017

The past few months have been so crazy that we split last month’s dispatch into two. As Basel wrapped up, I headed back to the…
WHO TO FOLLOW: @danhenrycollection
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WHO TO FOLLOW: @danhenrycollection

Looking to beef up your vintage knowledge? Then your first stop should be Dan Henry’s Instagram page. There, you’ll get a peek into one of the most impressive…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 17th February, 2017
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 17th February, 2017

Some weeks, the Wind Down is full of momentous news and calamitous happenings. Brands being sold, records broken – that sort of thing. This is…
VIDEO: Apples to Apples episode 3, Breitling vs IWC – a dogfight in the sky!
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VIDEO: Apples to Apples episode 3, Breitling vs IWC – a dogfight in the sky!

Of all the Apples to Apples battles so far, this is pound for pound the closest fight. Today our airborne aces are the Breitling Navitimer 01 (46mm)…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 2nd December, 2016 – the rumours edition
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 2nd December, 2016 – the rumours edition

No, we’re not dedicating this Wind Down to Stevie Nicks and her choice of timepieces (though that would be amazing). No, this week we’re talking…
SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 2, November 2016
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SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 2, November 2016

October was a crazy, crazy month, but before we dive in, I must address the bronze elephant in the room. Carl has gone, and he’s…
HOW TO: Buy a watch when you’re drunk
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HOW TO: Buy a watch when you’re drunk

We’re pretty sure this doesn’t need to be said, but let’s say it anyway. Don’t buy a watch when you’re drunk. Nothing good can come from…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 12th August, 2016 – The Olympic Edition, by Michael Klim
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 12th August, 2016 – The Olympic Edition, by Michael Klim

Important note: My hands are shaking so much it’s hard to type. Why? Michael Klim, the Australian Olympian who did this to the Americans in…
LIST: 6 watches for all 6 types of super-villain, just in time for Suicide Squad
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LIST: 6 watches for all 6 types of super-villain, just in time for Suicide Squad

With Suicide Squad in cinemas (and trending poorly on Rotten Tomatoes)  we’ve got bad guys on the brain, and we can’t help noticing that when it…
WORLD EXCLUSIVE: Harvey Specter spills the beans on the watches you’ve seen in Suits (and the timepiece Scarlett Johansson gifted him)
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WORLD EXCLUSIVE: Harvey Specter spills the beans on the watches you’ve seen in Suits (and the timepiece Scarlett Johansson gifted him)

Let’s take a leaf out of Harvey Specter’s playbook and get straight to the point in under six billable minutes. The brand new season of Suits…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 13th May, 2016, yup it’s Friday the 13th.
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 13th May, 2016, yup it’s Friday the 13th.

Ooh, Friday the 13th! Spoooooky. Don’t walk under ladders or bang your watches on brick walls, people. Or, you could throw superstition out the window…
UPDATE: Is Robert Downey Jr’s Breitling ‘Pathfinder’ much cooler than we previously thought?
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UPDATE: Is Robert Downey Jr’s Breitling ‘Pathfinder’ much cooler than we previously thought?

Last night we wrote a piece on Robert Downey Jnr’s watch collection, and we cast some aspersions on his Breitling ‘Pathfinder’. Our initial thoughts were…
OPINION: Yes, we saw Robert Downey Jr’s ‘epic’ collection and yes, we have some pretty intense questions/suggestions. (And not just about the fakes)
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OPINION: Yes, we saw Robert Downey Jr’s ‘epic’ collection and yes, we have some pretty intense questions/suggestions. (And not just about the fakes)

The watch world is all in a tizz with the unveiling of Robert Downey Jr’s ‘epic’ watch collection. Our initial response to the nine watches, captured…
LIST: 5 logos that ruined perfectly good watches. Or did they?
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LIST: 5 logos that ruined perfectly good watches. Or did they?

There’s a piece of pop culture folklore that says that when you retire, your employers give you a party and a gold watch. Now, if…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 15th April, 2016, special ‘How to take a wristshot’ edition
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 15th April, 2016, special ‘How to take a wristshot’ edition

Every job has its quirks. Every industry has its niche skills. In watch journalism – or watch appreciation in general – perhaps one of the…