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LIST: Nick Kenyon’s Favourite Watch Photos from 2019
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LIST: Nick Kenyon’s Favourite Watch Photos from 2019

Just like new parents have a large number of bad photos of their children on their phones, watch collectors have a large number of bad…
Watches worn by Al Pacino on the big screen
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Watches worn by Al Pacino on the big screen

As promised in the article on Robert De Niro and his watches in film, we are following up with watches worn by Al Pacino. Pacino…
Bulgari CEO drops an Octo Finissimo Chronograph on the ground to make a point
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Bulgari CEO drops an Octo Finissimo Chronograph on the ground to make a point

I like interviewing Jean-Christophe Babin. There is a playfulness to the Bulgari CEO; in fact, I’d go so far as to say there’s a wickedness…
That time we made a fantasy basketball team out of celebs who wear the Bulgari Octo
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That time we made a fantasy basketball team out of celebs who wear the Bulgari Octo

Editor’s note: Question: What do David Gandy, Gerard Butler, Eric Bana, Bradley Cooper and Adrien Brody all have in common? Answer: They’ve all been spotted…
3 of the best ladies watches at GPHG
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3 of the best ladies watches at GPHG

With the watchmaking industry’s famed awards ceremony, the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève — or as it’s more commonly known, GPHG — fast approaching, we thought we’d…
The long and winding history of the Bulgari Serpenti
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The long and winding history of the Bulgari Serpenti

For most of us today, snakes evoke a mixture of fascination and fear – but since Ancient times they have been a mythological symbol for…
IN-DEPTH: The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT 
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IN-DEPTH: The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT 

The story in a second: One of the best watch designs of recent times gets complicated.  I know I’m not alone in thinking that the…
VIDEO: The snakelike excellence of the Bulgari Serpenti Seduttori
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VIDEO: The snakelike excellence of the Bulgari Serpenti Seduttori

Most of the time we spend talking about Bulgari at the moment is dedicated to the gorgeous Octo, which, if I’m frank, makes perfect sense.…
Temptation strikes with Bulgari’s Serpenti Seduttori 
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Temptation strikes with Bulgari’s Serpenti Seduttori 

Have you ever had a real snake wrap itself around your wrist? If not, I urge you to do so. Really. It’s a wonderful sensation.…
“Even more style than the titanium” – the black ceramic Bulgari Octo Finissimo explained by its designer
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“Even more style than the titanium” – the black ceramic Bulgari Octo Finissimo explained by its designer

There is no designer in the watch game like Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani. He is sketching, pardon the millennial turn of phrase here, literally all of…
Looking back at Bulgari’s Gérald Genta 50th Anniversary Watch
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Looking back at Bulgari’s Gérald Genta 50th Anniversary Watch

Editor’s note: I think it’s fairly safe to say that Gérald Charles Genta is the 20th century’s most notable designer of wristwatches. Many know the…
Bulgari is well placed to clean up at the GPHG, thanks to these 5 watches
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Bulgari is well placed to clean up at the GPHG, thanks to these 5 watches

There’s no doubt that Bulgari like the GPHG. In 2017 they won the men’s category for their Octo Finissimo Automatic and the Tourbillon prize for…
NEWS: The GPHG has announced the full list of finalists for 2019, and we’re pretty excited by these 5 contenders 
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NEWS: The GPHG has announced the full list of finalists for 2019, and we’re pretty excited by these 5 contenders 

Overnight, the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève dropped the list of their 84 pre-selected watches, which will be judged within an inch of their lives…
We tried to buy a watch at Bob Hawke’s estate auction, this is what happened
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We tried to buy a watch at Bob Hawke’s estate auction, this is what happened

Bob Hawke’s estate auction offered a chance to reflect on a man known equally well for his capacity to skol a pint of beer in…
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…
Ever fancied owning a piece of Australian political history? How about Bob Hawke’s watch? 
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Ever fancied owning a piece of Australian political history? How about Bob Hawke’s watch? 

Former Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke, who died in May this year, stands as one of the country’s most colourful — and beloved — political…
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…
RECOMMENDED READING: This is what happens when you take apart the ultra-thin Bulgari Octo Finissimo chronograph
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RECOMMENDED READING: This is what happens when you take apart the ultra-thin Bulgari Octo Finissimo chronograph

The Naked Watchmaker is one of our favourite internet projects, and not just because of its punny name and the fact that the man behind…
The legend of the first Bulgari Roma watch
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The legend of the first Bulgari Roma watch

Editor’s note: This year, the Bulgari watch department celebrated its fifth year in a row of record-breaking watches with the Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT Automatic.…
The lovely bones – Bulgari’s Octo Finissimo Skeleton Titanium Blue
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The lovely bones – Bulgari’s Octo Finissimo Skeleton Titanium Blue

Editor’s note: If you look at the profile of this Bulgari Octo Finissimo Skeleton Titanium Blue, there isn’t a lot to see. That’s because the…
The 10 best skeleton dials from 2018
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The 10 best skeleton dials from 2018

Skeleton dials are interesting, not because they offer a garish look at something exposed but because they showcase the sheer level of complexity involved in…
Original sin – the Bulgari Octo L’Originale in black and gold
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Original sin – the Bulgari Octo L’Originale in black and gold

Regular readers will register precisely zero surprise when I state that the entirety of Time+Tide are raging fans of Bulgari’s distinctive Octo — but, if…
Can’t score that Nautilus or Pepsi? Here’s 6 watches you could buy instead
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Can’t score that Nautilus or Pepsi? Here’s 6 watches you could buy instead

These are the conversations we all keep having lately. Much like our beloved Sandra Lane, I’m equally sick of the steel Rolex and Patek hype…
The most interesting watch bracelets of 2018
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The most interesting watch bracelets of 2018

Thanks to their central function in the time-telling process, watch dials often get a significant amount of coverage in the horological media. But this often…
Thin end of the wedge – the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT Automatic
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Thin end of the wedge – the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT Automatic

The first watch I saw at Baselworld 2019 was the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT Automatic. I saw it at a preview dinner before the…
The stealthy, sexy, surprising Bulgari Octo Finissimo Ceramic 
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The stealthy, sexy, surprising Bulgari Octo Finissimo Ceramic 

Bulgari’s Octo Finissimo family has been shattering records left, right and centre since its introduction in 2014. But the watch that really captured the hearts…
3 of the best Bulgari watches of 2019 
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3 of the best Bulgari watches of 2019 

Editor’s note: There’s something in the fine, crisp Swiss water at chez Bulgari. Their watch design of late has been impressive, to say the least.…
4 winter warmer watches for less than $6K
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4 winter warmer watches for less than $6K

Editor’s note: Things certainly got cold fast in Melbourne, and we’re busy working out ways to stay warm. And that includes our wrists …  The…
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…
How to impress a woman with your watch in 5 easy steps
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How to impress a woman with your watch in 5 easy steps

Editor’s note: This is one of the classic T+T articles that never really gets old, and with good reason. Ceri drops some truth bombs on…
When is it OK to wear a gold watch?
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When is it OK to wear a gold watch?

Editor’s note: Steel is all the rage these days, with premiums for coveted models exceeding that of the comparable gold version. This fact alone is…
HANDS-ON: Blacked-out – the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic ceramic
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HANDS-ON: Blacked-out – the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic ceramic

In 2014, with the launch of its first Octo Finissimo (hand-wound) models, Bulgari rewrote the rules of skinny. Until then, an ultra-thin watch was defined…
This Bulgari is the anti-gold gold watch
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This Bulgari is the anti-gold gold watch

Editor’s note: It’s slender, but it weighs a lot. It’s gold, but it doesn’t look like it. I just can’t get the Bulgari Octo Finissimo in…
Smart money – 6 expert takes on the best value watches to buy
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Smart money – 6 expert takes on the best value watches to buy

Editor’s note: Midway through last year, Justin did an excellent wrap of ‘value’ pieces, asking a range of industry leaders for their (very subjective) takes…
VIDEO: Andrew’s top 3 Basel 2019 watches between $10,000 and $35,000 inc. Zenith, Bulgari and Rolex
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VIDEO: Andrew’s top 3 Basel 2019 watches between $10,000 and $35,000 inc. Zenith, Bulgari and Rolex

I feel that I need to briefly explain when these videos happen, and what’s going on with us at these points in time. They are…
VIDEO: Ceramic, tattoos and a sneaky Patek – Felix’s Basel 2019 picks from $10,000 – $35,000
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VIDEO: Ceramic, tattoos and a sneaky Patek – Felix’s Basel 2019 picks from $10,000 – $35,000

Usually in this sort of video I try to honour the rules. Because you never know, maybe you actually are in the market for a…
LIST: 3 of the best Bulgari watches from Basel 2019 
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LIST: 3 of the best Bulgari watches from Basel 2019 

Over at Bulgari, the reign of the Octo Finissimo continues to flourish. At Baselworld 2019 the ultra-thin heavyweight collection gained two strong new members. And…
HANDS-ON: Thin just got complicated with the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Chronograph 
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HANDS-ON: Thin just got complicated with the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Chronograph 

It’s no secret that the Octo Finissimo has been a watch that’s kick-started the heart of Bulgari’s recent string of critical hits. And now the…
The three things that convinced me to take Bulgari seriously as a watchmaker
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The three things that convinced me to take Bulgari seriously as a watchmaker

It’s not an easy, or necessarily wise, thing to admit, but the first ‘proper’ cologne I ever purchased (with money from my job working at…
INTRODUCING: Bulgari bring back a legend with the Gérald Genta 50th Anniversary Watch
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INTRODUCING: Bulgari bring back a legend with the Gérald Genta 50th Anniversary Watch

Few names loom larger in the collective consciousness of horological history than Gérald Genta. He’s one of the few individual designers whose name — because…
LIST: Well suited – from business to black tie, we’ve got you covered with these 4 watches
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LIST: Well suited – from business to black tie, we’ve got you covered with these 4 watches

By lore, a watch should not be worn with formal attire; you’re at a sophisticated evening and that is where your attention should remain. But…
IN-DEPTH: The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Skeleton Titanium Blue
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IN-DEPTH: The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Skeleton Titanium Blue

The story in a second: So thin you can see through it. If you were to summarise Bulgari’s approach to design and modern-day watchmaking, the…
HANDS-ON: A butterfly flaps its wings … Bulgari Daniel Roth Papillon Heure Sautante
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HANDS-ON: A butterfly flaps its wings … Bulgari Daniel Roth Papillon Heure Sautante

To talk about this watch, we need to talk about Daniel Roth. Daniel Roth is an immensely talented watchmaker, making his name at Audemars Piguet and…
INSIGHT: Is the Octo Finissimo really a ‘game changer’? Bulgari MD Guido Terreni gives us three reasons
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INSIGHT: Is the Octo Finissimo really a ‘game changer’? Bulgari MD Guido Terreni gives us three reasons

If you take the term ‘game changer’ at its most literal, it is a development, a breakthrough that changes the game. No matter how you…
EDITOR’S PICK: Bulgari shows their dangerous side with the Octo Ultranero
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EDITOR’S PICK: Bulgari shows their dangerous side with the Octo Ultranero

Editor’s note: The Octo is so hot right now, which is kind of odd considering that the design is decades old, and has been in…
EDITOR’S PICK: Want the ladies to notice your watch? Here are 5 steps to impress
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EDITOR’S PICK: Want the ladies to notice your watch? Here are 5 steps to impress

Editor’s note: We all love a little bit of attention, right? And for a watch guy, one of the best feelings in the world is when…
EDITOR’S PICK: So thin, so light – the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic
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EDITOR’S PICK: So thin, so light – the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic

Editor’s note: For some inexplicable reason we’ve been spending a lot of time thinking about Bulgari’s critically acclaimed Octo Finissimo Automatic. It’s a watch you…
ANNOUNCING: Our shop is the only place in Australia you can buy the limited Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic Blue
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ANNOUNCING: Our shop is the only place in Australia you can buy the limited Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic Blue

What a way to start a Monday. We are so proud and privileged to announce that we have the full Australian allocation – just two…
HANDS-ON: Skeleton thin – the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Skeleton Titanium Blue
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HANDS-ON: Skeleton thin – the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Skeleton Titanium Blue

If you’ve been following us, or Bulgari for that matter, you’ll already know that this year is the year of the Octo. From solid gold…
INSIGHT: Flipping perceptions – why Bulgari’s Octo Finissimo is so significant and such great value
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INSIGHT: Flipping perceptions – why Bulgari’s Octo Finissimo is so significant and such great value

Every now and then, among the hundreds of new watches I get to see and handle each year, one will stop me in my tracks.…
VIDEO: Bulgari’s bright steel Octo Finissimo Automatic is a thing of beauty 
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VIDEO: Bulgari’s bright steel Octo Finissimo Automatic is a thing of beauty 

The model that’s emerging as the hero of Bulgari’s watch collection — which is undergoing a serious renaissance at the moment — is the Octo…