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12 of the best stone dials from labradorite to pietersite

Buying Guides

26.05.25

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12 of the best stone dials from labradorite to pietersite

There's a stone dial watch our there to suit most tastes.

New releases from Daniel Roth, Hamilton, Breguet and more

Last Week in Watches

18.05.25

New releases from Daniel Roth, Hamilton, Breguet and more

Two of the oldest watchmakers in the world, Vacheron Constantin and Breguet, celebrate this milestone year in style, headlining this week.

Zach visits Axiom Space & NASA in Houston with Omega in honour of 60 years of Speedmaster flight certification

Friday Wind Down

16.05.25

Zach visits Axiom Space & NASA in Houston with Omega in honour of 60 years of Speedmaster flight certification

Turns out astronauts still use Speedies in space, for one very good reason.

10 of the best 1970s watches from the grooviest of decades

Lists

12.05.25

10 of the best 1970s watches from the grooviest of decades

The age of quartz is well and truly underway, but the 1970s would bring about many more changes.

Piaget’s “Time Machine” event transported guests in London

Events

10.05.25

Piaget’s “Time Machine” event transported guests in London

Piaget took us on a tour of some of their most glamorous creations throughout the ages in our London Discovery Studio.

14 of the best tourbillon watches from least to most expensive

Buying Guides

21.04.25

14 of the best tourbillon watches from least to most expensive

Tourbillons are associated with hefty price tags, but our list includes surprisingly affordable watches along with expectedly pricey ones.

How did this Piaget become known as the Andy Warhol?

In Depth

12.04.25

How did this Piaget become known as the Andy Warhol?

The Piaget Andy Warhol is a made-to-order collection with 200 possible configurations, but how did it get its name?

The Piaget Sixtie brings the trapezoid back in several ways

Introducing

03.04.25

The Piaget Sixtie brings the trapezoid back in several ways

Case shapes are in, and Piaget knows it.

16 of the best panda dial chronographs that have been causing pandemonium amongst watch enthusiasts

Buying Guides

25.03.25

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16 of the best panda dial chronographs that have been causing pandemonium amongst watch enthusiasts

From iconic racing watches to auction darlings, panda dial chronographs hold a special place in the hearts of collectors all over the world.

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Sydney

Lists

25.03.25

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Sydney

Looking to shop for watches in the Harbour City? Check out this guide, written by our native Sydneysider, Jamie.

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Melbourne

Lists

18.03.25

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Melbourne

The decision has been made, the dollars have been saved. Time to buy a new watch. Only issue is, where to do it in Melbourne?

New releases from Audemars Piguet, Nivada Grenchen, Swatch x Omega and more

Last Week in Watches

02.03.25

New releases from Audemars Piguet, Nivada Grenchen, Swatch x Omega and more

AP released a bunch of watches to celebrate its 150th anniversary, Leica expanded its watch range and we got yet another MoonSwatch!

Piaget releases new Polo Flying Tourbillon Moonphase in signature blue colours

Introducing

09.02.25

Piaget releases new Polo Flying Tourbillon Moonphase in signature blue colours

A rare titanium piece from Piaget, this complicated Polo merges sporty sensibilities with haute horlogerie.

New releases from Frederique Constant, Bulova, Porsche Design and more

Last Week in Watches

09.02.25

New releases from Frederique Constant, Bulova, Porsche Design and more

This week's releases have reaffirmed how close the worlds of watches and racing are.

The best watches to wear on your wedding day

Buying Guides

29.01.25

The best watches to wear on your wedding day

Making final decisions before your big wedding day can be stressful. For watch addicts, it's which watch to wear. Here are some tips...

Buying Guides

27.01.25

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9 of the best white gold watches

It's not that practical, but it sure is beautiful.

New releases from Bell & Ross, Ōtsuka Lōtec, Oris and more

Last Week in Watches

19.01.25

New releases from Bell & Ross, Ōtsuka Lōtec, Oris and more

You can never have 222 many watch releases in a week...

Through a designer’s eyes – Emmanuel Gueit critiques 2024 watch releases

Interview

24.12.24

Through a designer’s eyes – Emmanuel Gueit critiques 2024 watch releases

The designer of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore, Emmanuel Gueit, shares his insight into some watches from 2024.

New releases from Tudor, Swatch, Franck Muller and more

Last Week in Watches

03.11.24

New releases from Tudor, Swatch, Franck Muller and more

Tudor drops an unexpected GMT, Ulysse Nardin goes freaky traditional, and Ralph Lauren makes a watch fit for a fancy cowboy.

Piaget renames the Black Tie as the Andy Warhol, marking the occasion with a luxe Clou de Paris model

Introducing

31.10.24

Piaget renames the Black Tie as the Andy Warhol, marking the occasion with a luxe Clou de Paris model

The Piaget Andy Warhol name is now official, with a luxe new model and made-to-order program now available to boot.

The eye of the tiger is back in watchmaking – and at multiple price points

Opinion

27.10.24

The eye of the tiger is back in watchmaking – and at multiple price points

The semi-precious stone is making a comeback in the far corners of watchmaking and at vastly different price points.

12 of the best jewellery watches from $400 to $400,000

Buying Guides

26.10.24

12 of the best jewellery watches from $400 to $400,000

Buffy explores the watches that give you the best bling for buck.

Watches we got wrong until we held them…

Video

12.10.24

Watches we got wrong until we held them…

Don't judge a book by its cover, never judge a watch by its render.

The thinnest mechanical watches ever made

Lists

25.09.24

The thinnest mechanical watches ever made

Somehow, 5th place is just 2mm thick! Until the record is broken again, here are the thinnest mechanical watches ever made.

What Geneva Watch Days told us about the state of the industry

Opinion

10.09.24

What Geneva Watch Days told us about the state of the industry

Big watch fairs can tell us a lot about the state of the industry, and there was plenty going unsaid at Geneva Watch Days 2024.

How does Piaget’s first-ever ceramic watch, the Polo Skeleton Ceramic, look and feel on the wrist?

Video

08.09.24

How does Piaget’s first-ever ceramic watch, the Polo Skeleton Ceramic, look and feel on the wrist?

Clad in jet-black ceramic and featuring a nighttime theme, this milestone watch is easily one of the sportiest Piagets ever released.

GWD and W&W Shanghai Special: new releases from Daniel Roth, Laurent Ferrier, Zenith, and more

Last Week in Watches

03.09.24

GWD and W&W Shanghai Special: new releases from Daniel Roth, Laurent Ferrier, Zenith, and more

The new thinnest watch in the world, a strong return for Daniel Roth, chiming Bulgaris, a trio of Breitling perpetual calendars and more!

Spectacular, not spooky: here are 11 of the best skeleton watches

Buying Guides

01.09.24

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Spectacular, not spooky: here are 11 of the best skeleton watches

Because, let's face it, who among us isn’t at least a little bit of a horological voyeur?

New releases from Piaget, Furlan Marri, Hermès and more

Last Week in Watches

21.07.24

New releases from Piaget, Furlan Marri, Hermès and more

Flying saucers, pocket watches and rainbows: there isn’t a single boring piece this week!

The rise and resurgence of brutalism in watch design, courtesy of the Audemars Piguet [RE]Master 02

Opinion

08.06.24

The rise and resurgence of brutalism in watch design, courtesy of the Audemars Piguet [RE]Master 02

Audemars Piguet's [RE]Master 02 is a bellwether for a growing trend in modern watch design: a return to brutalism.

The Bastardo abides: the transgressive tastes of Phil Toledano, and the Toledano & Chan B/1

Interview

09.05.24

The Bastardo abides: the transgressive tastes of Phil Toledano, and the Toledano & Chan B/1

Mr Enthusiast reveals inspiration behind Toledano & Chan, his new brand honouring 1970s design, materials, and quirks.

Sylvester Stallone has 11 watches heading to Sotheby’s June 2024 auction

Auctions

08.05.24

Sylvester Stallone has 11 watches heading to Sotheby’s June 2024 auction

Sly has enlisted Sotheby's to auction off a significant part of his collection, including the first-ever to market Patek Grandmaster Chime.

Meeting MR PIAGET! Yves Piaget on the return of Polo

Interview

25.04.24

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Meeting MR PIAGET! Yves Piaget on the return of Polo

Yves Piaget delves into the story behind the Piaget Polo, now back in the limelight thanks to Piaget's Polo 79 reinterpretation.

New releases from Rolex, Grand Seiko, Bulgari and more

Last Week in Watches

15.04.24

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New releases from Rolex, Grand Seiko, Bulgari and more

Rounding out some of the hottest drops of W&W 2024 in this special edition of Last Week in Watches.

Every Piaget release of Watches & Wonders 2024

Lists

10.04.24

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Every Piaget release of Watches & Wonders 2024

Record-breaking tourbillons, new Polos, and a swathe of high-end jewellery pieces make up Piaget's W&W 2024.

The Piaget Altiplano Ultimate Concept Tourbillon is the world’s thinnest tourbillon watch

Introducing

09.04.24

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The Piaget Altiplano Ultimate Concept Tourbillon is the world’s thinnest tourbillon watch

The Piaget Altiplano Ultimate Concept Tourbillon is the thinnest tourbillon watch in the world.

Auctions

05.04.24

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Sotheby’s is hosting a ‘Rough Diamonds’ watch auction soon in Geneva INSIDE A CAVE

A watch auction hosted inside of a cave? Surely not. Well, do not be so sure because this is 100% actually happening next week in…

Opinion

09.03.24

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When is a thin watch too thin?

Enthusiasts complain about watches being too thick all the time. What about too thin?

How much did Elton John’s Cartier Crash just hammer for?

Friday Wind Down

23.02.24

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How much did Elton John’s Cartier Crash just hammer for?

The auction results for The Rocket Man's watches are out of this world.

Is this meteorite dial Omega Constellation a more accessible alternative to the Piaget Polo 79?

Versus

21.02.24

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Is this meteorite dial Omega Constellation a more accessible alternative to the Piaget Polo 79?

Two yellow gold integrated luxury sports watches with interesting dials go head to head.

New releases from Piaget, Urwerk, Grand Seiko and more

Last Week in Watches

11.02.24

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New releases from Piaget, Urwerk, Grand Seiko and more

Piaget brought back the OG Polo, Grand Seiko celebrated a milestone and Breitling teamed up with Victoria Beckham this week.

15 watches celebrating 2024’s Year of the Dragon

Buying Guides

07.02.24

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15 watches celebrating 2024’s Year of the Dragon

With the Lunar New Year just around the corner, here are the best Year of the Dragon watches.

The new Piaget Polo 79 rivals beloved retro legends like the 222

Introducing

06.02.24

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The new Piaget Polo 79 rivals beloved retro legends like the 222

Piaget celebrates their 150th anniversary by bringing back their OG Polo.

The Piaget Altiplano Ultimate 900P is just 3.65mm thick yet still looks like an actual watch

Hands On

27.01.24

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The Piaget Altiplano Ultimate 900P is just 3.65mm thick yet still looks like an actual watch

I have been very happy to see ultra-thin watchmaking make a comeback as of late, but the race to be the thinnest does have its…

The three watches Zach wore most in 2023 – Rolex, Cartier, Piaget

Lists

26.12.23

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The three watches Zach wore most in 2023 – Rolex, Cartier, Piaget

Ultra-thin, ultra-limited and ultra-cool sums up Zach's most worn watches of the year.

The Piaget Limelight High Jewelry depicts a chunk of wild opal

Hands On

18.12.23

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The Piaget Limelight High Jewelry depicts a chunk of wild opal

Australia's national gemstone is honoured in a white gold-rimmed Piaget dial.

This Polo Field is a watch that Piaget should have made years ago

Video

08.12.23

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This Polo Field is a watch that Piaget should have made years ago

Zach reminisces his time at Piaget with the new rubber-clad Polo.

The Piaget Polo Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin commits to green and gold

Hands On

12.10.23

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The Piaget Polo Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin commits to green and gold

Bright and flashy colours were initially seen as a returning trend when they first started cropping up a couple of years ago, but unlike the…

The highlights from the Australian Financial Review’s About Time Watch Fair

Events

02.10.23

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The highlights from the Australian Financial Review’s About Time Watch Fair

We look back at some of the best moments from Sydney’s very first prestige watch fair.

Gun-toting thieves steal up to US$16 million worth of watches and jewellery from Piaget store in Paris

News

05.08.23

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Gun-toting thieves steal up to US$16 million worth of watches and jewellery from Piaget store in Paris

At lunchtime on Wednesday, two men and a woman walked into the Piaget store in Paris’ Rue de la Paix, situated just around the corner…

Trading Faces

19.07.23

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TRADING FACES: Why I just gave up five Kurono watches for this one Piaget

It’s Trading Faces time! For those tuning in for the first time, Trading Faces is a column in which I break down genuine watch trades I have made in…