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Rapper Travis Scott’s watch collection is a masterclass in how to spend it when you got it
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Rapper Travis Scott’s watch collection is a masterclass in how to spend it when you got it

When you become a world famous recording artist, you stand to make a ton of money and inevitably acquire a drool-worthy collection of luxury goods.…
Drake’s most low-key watch is still the wristwear of a stone-cold baller
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Drake’s most low-key watch is still the wristwear of a stone-cold baller

As you’d expect from a musical superstar, the Drake watch collection is spectacular. From Richard Mille to Patek Philippe, Drake seems to have just about…
Watches & Wonders: People’s Choice Awards – The Darkest Horse
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Watches & Wonders: People’s Choice Awards – The Darkest Horse

Just to recap: in the wake of Watches & Wonders, watch channel founders Wei Koh of Revolution, Robert-Jan Broer of Fratello, Frank Geelen of Monochrome,…
Like fine wine, Cardi B’s watch collection is becoming more refined with age
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Like fine wine, Cardi B’s watch collection is becoming more refined with age

Within the hip-hop community the prevalence of Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, and Richard Mille is abundant. In a scene where competitive flair and one-upmanship is…
Is it okay to wear a diamond-encrusted watch to tie your hair back?
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Is it okay to wear a diamond-encrusted watch to tie your hair back?

Human creativity truly knows almost no bounds. Want proof? Check out this guy wearing a completely diamond encrusted watch as a scrunchie in the club,…
Believe the hype: Christie’s Auction of the Decade smashed records to net $34m
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Believe the hype: Christie’s Auction of the Decade smashed records to net $34m

When Christie’s described The Legends of Time event in Hong Kong last weekend as “the auction of the decade,” they certainly talked it up. But…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: A Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 Aussie presale, an emo Antiques Roadshow and the best Patek Philippe models of 2021
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: A Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 Aussie presale, an emo Antiques Roadshow and the best Patek Philippe models of 2021

This week at Time+Tide has been pretty diverse when I look back. We considered the latest Bulgari collaboration with Steve Aoki, the price of Picasso’s…
What were the best (non-Nautilus) Patek Philippe releases of 2021? We asked Patek expert John Reardon
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What were the best (non-Nautilus) Patek Philippe releases of 2021? We asked Patek expert John Reardon

Patek Philippe have been in the headlines a lot already this year. Firstly for the announcement that the Nautilus ref. 5711 was to be discontinued,…
This week, Christies are promising the “Auction of the Decade”. So should you believe the hype?
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This week, Christies are promising the “Auction of the Decade”. So should you believe the hype?

It’s always a good idea in marketing to talk a strong game. But after describing the forthcoming Legends of Time in Hong Kong as the…
Which member of the Beckham family has the best watch collection? The answer may surprise you…
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Which member of the Beckham family has the best watch collection? The answer may surprise you…

Celebrity watch endorsement is a double-edged sword. On one hand, the Omega Seamaster on your wrist might give you that little pang of excitement as…
EDITOR’S PICK: Why I traded a Patek Philippe and a panda dial Omega Speedmaster for a Rolex Submariner
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EDITOR’S PICK: Why I traded a Patek Philippe and a panda dial Omega Speedmaster for a Rolex Submariner

Editor’s note: Sitting in the Time+Tide office, the wrists of certain staff members at times resemble a veritable revolving door of watches. Their passion for…
VIDEO: The four dark horse watches of Watches & Wonders, as voted by your favourite watch websites
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VIDEO: The four dark horse watches of Watches & Wonders, as voted by your favourite watch websites

You’ve probably cottoned on now to the video series that we’re running that picks the best of the watches just released at Watches & Wonders…
And the award for the wildest watch combo of the Oscars goes to…
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And the award for the wildest watch combo of the Oscars goes to…

The 93rd Academy Awards, a.k.a The Oscars, resiliently aired this week, managing to create some semblance of what we love about the occasion during the…
The T+T Team pick the best watches from Watches & Wonders 2021
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The T+T Team pick the best watches from Watches & Wonders 2021

Editor’s note: With Watches & Wonders finally in the rear-view mirror (phew!), we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the new watches that…
Ice, ice baby: The best gem set watches from Watches & Wonders
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Ice, ice baby: The best gem set watches from Watches & Wonders

Gems, dazzle, diamonds and pizzazz. This year we have seen a delectable tableau of precious stones within, around, and pavèd on some of the flashiest…
Zach’s top 5 Watches & Wonders novelties with an unlimited budget
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Zach’s top 5 Watches & Wonders novelties with an unlimited budget

This is the time of year I wish that I owned the patent for the coffee cup sleeve or happened to be the son of…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: So, it turns out virtual watch fairs cause super-real exhaustion…
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: So, it turns out virtual watch fairs cause super-real exhaustion…

If you live in Melbourne like I do, you’ll agree that it’s one of the best damn places to live in the world. Unless it’s…
INTRODUCING: Four new Patek Philippe Nautilus references including two with green dials
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INTRODUCING: Four new Patek Philippe Nautilus references including two with green dials

The watch world collectively held its breath when rumours started circulating about the possible demise of the Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711, arguably the hottest watch…
EDITOR’S PICK: Sorry, but date windows on dress watches are ugly and pointless
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EDITOR’S PICK: Sorry, but date windows on dress watches are ugly and pointless

Editor’s note: For a tiny bit of context…  this was part of our NOT ON MY WATCH series about the things we don’t like on…
The watch that got away… Hear our sob stories and share yours at The Breakfast Club #4 on Clubhouse
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The watch that got away… Hear our sob stories and share yours at The Breakfast Club #4 on Clubhouse

Nearly every watch lover will harbour certain regrets. It is inevitable there’s a watch you wished you’d pulled the trigger on – wincing in hindsight…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: The rumours and regrets edition, as well as new Omega and a brand new Bremont building
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: The rumours and regrets edition, as well as new Omega and a brand new Bremont building

The pandemic has forced the watch industry to evolve. Not just in the way that retail has had to adapt, but in the way that…
8 affordable watches on eBay right now for under $5k, including Patek Philippe and Jacob & Co
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8 affordable watches on eBay right now for under $5k, including Patek Philippe and Jacob & Co

Of late, eBay has been making serious strides into the pre-owned watch market and they certainly aren’t slowing down. They recently started a new Instagram…
Watch tattoos have become a bizarre new trend. What is wrong with people?
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Watch tattoos have become a bizarre new trend. What is wrong with people?

Paw prints, Celtic bands, bows on thighs, pretty much anything inked on the face… There’s no shortage of tattoo choices that are questionable at best…
UK rapper Dave adds a Patek Phillipe Aquanaut 5168G in “khaki green” to his stellar collection
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UK rapper Dave adds a Patek Phillipe Aquanaut 5168G in “khaki green” to his stellar collection

Almost a year to the day since Dave made headlines at the annual Brit Awards for his heartfelt performance of hit single Black, Britain’s hottest…
From Patek Philippe to Tudor – 10 of the best watches under 40mm (Part 1)
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From Patek Philippe to Tudor – 10 of the best watches under 40mm (Part 1)

Confession time: I do not have the largest wrists in the world. Last time I checked, my wrist circumference came in not far above six…
RECOMMENDED READING: Why Patek Philippe’s decision to kill their most popular product is a business masterstroke
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RECOMMENDED READING: Why Patek Philippe’s decision to kill their most popular product is a business masterstroke

Many of us, myself included, have the 5711 steel Nautilus cemented onto our watch grail wish-list. Now, the infamous eight year waiting-list you’d have to…
Patek Philippe sales in 2020 down by 20% is not any kind of big deal
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Patek Philippe sales in 2020 down by 20% is not any kind of big deal

Yessir, the cone of silence surrounding the manufacture of Patek Philippe has lifted twice in a week. The brand are surfing atop of a media…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Patek Philippe President speaks on the retirement of the Nautilus 5711 and the Bamford x T+T GMT1 has been spotted in the wild
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Patek Philippe President speaks on the retirement of the Nautilus 5711 and the Bamford x T+T GMT1 has been spotted in the wild

It’s been a busy week, both in the watch world and out. A few hours ago it was announced that Melbourne will be going back…
Looking for the cheapest Patek Philippe Nautilus on the market? Head to the next auction of Phil Collins’ ex-wife
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Looking for the cheapest Patek Philippe Nautilus on the market? Head to the next auction of Phil Collins’ ex-wife

High-profile break-ups are generally only good news for the paparazzi and divorce lawyers. But auction houses can sometimes become the beneficiary of a celebrity split,…
Predictions: How feasible is the supposed Patek Philippe 6711 Nautilus “leak”
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Predictions: How feasible is the supposed Patek Philippe 6711 Nautilus “leak”

Editor’s Note: There is no official confirmation regarding the launch of a Patek Philippe 6711 Nautilus. Anything written below is pure speculation weighing up the…
INTRODUCING: The new Patek Philippe Twenty-4 ladies collection will create serious watch envy in men
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INTRODUCING: The new Patek Philippe Twenty-4 ladies collection will create serious watch envy in men

Times are changing and for the better. For the ladies’ watch category, the marketplace has traditionally taken the course of shrink it, pink it and…
RECOMMENDED READING: Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711 discontinued, market price climbs 50% within a week!
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RECOMMENDED READING: Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711 discontinued, market price climbs 50% within a week!

Earlier this week, it was reported that Patek Philippe had discontinued the hottest luxury watch on the market after 15 years: the Nautilus 5711/A. The…
Here’s why a Patek Philippe can take six (or more) years to make – a timeline
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Here’s why a Patek Philippe can take six (or more) years to make – a timeline

When a watch enthusiast approaches a timepiece, they usually ask about specifications like case diameter or movement caliber first. Most people, however, will first want…
Comedian Jimmy Carr has got some astounding watches and is a Patek Philippe fiend
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Comedian Jimmy Carr has got some astounding watches and is a Patek Philippe fiend

Jimmy Carr is one of my favourite comedians. His quick wit consistently incites belly laughs while his risqué punchlines are some of the best in…
You’re not the only one whose grail watch is on a rubber strap. Here are 5 of the most desirable
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You’re not the only one whose grail watch is on a rubber strap. Here are 5 of the most desirable

The term “grail watch” is used to refer to the ultimate collection piece. It might be a rare vintage treasure or a modern horological marvel…
What super-collector Roni Madhvani thinks about the steel sports watch craze
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What super-collector Roni Madhvani thinks about the steel sports watch craze

Roni Madhvani is one of the biggest vintage watch aficionados on the planet. His Instagram page – @roni_m_29 – is the stuff of legend and…
Nicki Minaj’s three-month-old son rocks a diamond-encrusted Nautilus worth $400K
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Nicki Minaj’s three-month-old son rocks a diamond-encrusted Nautilus worth $400K

Well. I don’t know if Nicki Minaj saw my recent story about six unexpected watch spots, which included Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. wearing his father’s Rolex –…
RECOMMENDED READING: MJJ Exclusive is where Europe’s top footballers buy their bling
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RECOMMENDED READING: MJJ Exclusive is where Europe’s top footballers buy their bling

When you’re a 25-year-old footballer earning upwards of £100,000 a week, a standard luxury watch can feel a little pedestrian. As Esquire UK’s Finlay Renwick…
5 wildly desirable watches that you can buy on eBay right now
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5 wildly desirable watches that you can buy on eBay right now

When it comes to buying vintage watches, the phrase “buy the seller” should always be at the back of your mind. That’s because trust is…
Five big issues keeping the Swiss watch industry awake at night
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Five big issues keeping the Swiss watch industry awake at night

The Deloitte Swiss Watch Industry Study 2020 is worth a look for a truly objective insight into the watch industry.
Lord of the bling: 8 watches that prove diamonds can also be a man’s best friend
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Lord of the bling: 8 watches that prove diamonds can also be a man’s best friend

Many guys dismiss the idea of wearing a diamond watch out of fear it’ll seem ludicrously over the top. Admittedly, countless celebrities rock blinged-out watches…
RECOMMENDED READING: Why a Vogue journalist is buying her first watch
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RECOMMENDED READING: Why a Vogue journalist is buying her first watch

When you’re a hardcore enthusiast it’s easy to get stuck in the #watchfam echo chamber, so it’s always nice to get some outside perspective from…
LIST: Nick Kenyon’s 6 favourite articles of 2020
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LIST: Nick Kenyon’s 6 favourite articles of 2020

I love this time of year. Not only because the weather is nicer and the Christmas break is on the horizon, but because it offers…
Gang robs UK celebrities to steal watches by Patek, Rolex and Cartier in £26 million haul
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Gang robs UK celebrities to steal watches by Patek, Rolex and Cartier in £26 million haul

An international gang flew into London to carry out a 13-day burglary spree on the homes of the rich and famous that netted them a…
The most expensive watches sold on eBay in 2020
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The most expensive watches sold on eBay in 2020

With eBay being one of the largest marketplaces in the world, the go-to platform for sellers looking to find buyers for their goods, it can…
RECOMMENDED READING: Patek Philippe production is down 30% due to COVID-19
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RECOMMENDED READING: Patek Philippe production is down 30% due to COVID-19

If you have been holding your breath for the 5711 you put your name down for seven years ago, it’s time to listen to Queen…
5 alternatives to the Patek Philippe Nautilus that are Nauty By Nature
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5 alternatives to the Patek Philippe Nautilus that are Nauty By Nature

The Patek Philippe Nautilus ref. 5711 might be your grail of grails, or simply the perfect taste of ’70s glamour. There is a reason so…
EDITOR’S PICK: We covered rockstars last week, but let’s revisit rappers…
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EDITOR’S PICK: We covered rockstars last week, but let’s revisit rappers…

We recently published a trilogy of stories as part of our Rockstars Rocking Vintage series and it got us thinking … but what about rappers?…
#shitcollectorssay Reader’s Choice: These are the three phrases you don’t want watch media to misuse anymore
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#shitcollectorssay Reader’s Choice: These are the three phrases you don’t want watch media to misuse anymore

Earlier this week, we shared our thoughts on phrases we are completely guilty of using at times, but wondered if it would be best to…
MICRO MONDAYS: A proper backstory to the Bamford Watch Department, the rebel modder that turned into a watch brand
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MICRO MONDAYS: A proper backstory to the Bamford Watch Department, the rebel modder that turned into a watch brand

Watch modification is now rampant throughout the watch community. From modded Seiko watches to blacked-out Rolex Milgauss pieces in Hollywood, a desire to personalise a…
Trump versus Biden: Forget politics, whose watch collection do you prefer?
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Trump versus Biden: Forget politics, whose watch collection do you prefer?

We will have to wait to see who wins the election next week in the race for the presidency of the United States. In the…