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These colourful Rolex “Beach” Daytonas used to be “cheap fun”. You can now bid on a set of four on Loupe This and they may represent value
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These colourful Rolex “Beach” Daytonas used to be “cheap fun”. You can now bid on a set of four on Loupe This and they may represent value

There’s a lot more to the Rolex Daytona than Paul Newman. While famed for its long history as one of motorsports’ most iconic timepieces, the Daytona…
Succession finale: The most significant watches from the hit show
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Succession finale: The most significant watches from the hit show

Are you reeling from the finale of Succession, too? Over the nine episodes of the third season, the HBO show has consistently upped the dramatic…
WHO TO FOLLOW: @case_and_crown will remind you of the sheer joy of collecting
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WHO TO FOLLOW: @case_and_crown will remind you of the sheer joy of collecting

There will be a point in your collecting life when the snobbery and pretentiousness of the scene can become too much. A time when it…
EDITOR’S PICK: The 7 watch-collecting commandments of Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary
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EDITOR’S PICK: The 7 watch-collecting commandments of Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary

EDITOR’S NOTE: Imagine you could spent pretty much whatever you liked on watches. You had deep enough pockets to essentially ignore budgetary concerns and snap…
Kevin Hart’s watch collection is the stuff of your horological dreams
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Kevin Hart’s watch collection is the stuff of your horological dreams

There is something special about a comedian’s ability to make you laugh. For a few moments in time, all your defences come down so that…
Following his Watchbox investment, 5 pieces that show Michael Jordan is a genuine watch lover
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Following his Watchbox investment, 5 pieces that show Michael Jordan is a genuine watch lover

News broke yesterday that Michael Jordan has invested in WatchBox, the trading site that has just raised $165 million USD in its latest round of…
EDITOR’S PICK: Wondering if you could pull off a gold watch? Here’s what you need to know
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EDITOR’S PICK: Wondering if you could pull off a gold watch? Here’s what you need to know

EDITOR’S NOTE: Right now, steel sports watches from the likes of Rolex, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet have become some of the most lusted after watches…
From Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Mark Wahlberg: 8 celebs wearing the hell out of a Rolex Rainbow Daytona
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From Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Mark Wahlberg: 8 celebs wearing the hell out of a Rolex Rainbow Daytona

Bit of an odd question but can anyone work out the relevance of the March 23, 2018? In a pretty baller move, on that day…
WHO TO FOLLOW: @timepeacelove, a watch collector sharing his journey through amazing storytelling
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WHO TO FOLLOW: @timepeacelove, a watch collector sharing his journey through amazing storytelling

One of the most beautiful things about collecting watches is the journey. The ups, downs and everything in between make this hobby that much more…
A MONTH ON THE WRIST: Why I’ve already forged a special connection with my new Rolex Datejust 36 ref. 126234
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A MONTH ON THE WRIST: Why I’ve already forged a special connection with my new Rolex Datejust 36 ref. 126234

If I had to pinpoint the early origins of my journey to becoming a watch lover, I would attribute it to inheriting the passion for…
Michael Caine in Get Carter demonstrates the timeless cool of a Rolex Day-Date on a brown leather strap
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Michael Caine in Get Carter demonstrates the timeless cool of a Rolex Day-Date on a brown leather strap

Named as Quentin Tarantino’s favourite British film, the gangster classic Get Carter turns 50 this year. It follows Michael Caine as Jack Carter who travels…
EDITOR’S PICK: From Scarface to Tony Soprano – Hollywood’s 5 best gangsters and their watches
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EDITOR’S PICK: From Scarface to Tony Soprano – Hollywood’s 5 best gangsters and their watches

The watches of Hollywood's best gangsters, including Piaget, Omega and Rolex from movies like The Irishman, Casino and Scarface.
EDITOR’S PICK: Five wacky Day-Dates that show why it’s the most interesting Rolex model
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EDITOR’S PICK: Five wacky Day-Dates that show why it’s the most interesting Rolex model

EDITOR’S NOTE: Don’t mess with a classic? We reckon that can be rather unimaginative advice. Iconic watches often earn their status because the bones of…
Rollie Moly! Cousin Greg falls foul of a dodgy Rolex in Succession’s latest episode…
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Rollie Moly! Cousin Greg falls foul of a dodgy Rolex in Succession’s latest episode…

Succession has almost zero characters with redeeming qualities. For the most part the Roy family and those in their orbit are complete assholes. Each scene…
Keanu Reeves’ present to his John Wick stuntmen continues the celeb tradition of gifting Rolex Submariners
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Keanu Reeves’ present to his John Wick stuntmen continues the celeb tradition of gifting Rolex Submariners

Keanu Reeves wrapped up his fourth film in the John Wick franchise by gifting each of his four stuntmen a Rolex Submariner.
EDITOR’S PICK: 6 golden rules for wearing gold watches
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EDITOR’S PICK: 6 golden rules for wearing gold watches

Editor’s Note: The art of wearing watches, like fashion in general, has rules. Not hard and fast ‘you’re going to jail if you break them’…
DON’T FEED THE HYPE: 3 alternatives to the Rolex Explorer II ref. 226570
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DON’T FEED THE HYPE: 3 alternatives to the Rolex Explorer II ref. 226570

It is time for another round of “Don’t Feed the Hype“. As a refresher for those who may not have seen previous entries in the…
Megan Thee Stallion cools off from Hot Girl Summer with her iced-out Rolex Sky-Dweller
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Megan Thee Stallion cools off from Hot Girl Summer with her iced-out Rolex Sky-Dweller

With the northern hemisphere in the throws of fall, as Jimmy Fallon recently joked on The Tonight Show, we are sadly now past the “Hot…
Spike Lee & Artisans De Genève Part 2: The Cool Hand Brooklyn Skeleton
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Spike Lee & Artisans De Genève Part 2: The Cool Hand Brooklyn Skeleton

Custom. A word rarely used in the world of horology. The watches we wear, by and large, are the results of someone else’s designs. Someone…
When the quest for a Rolex becomes the adventure of a lifetime on Route 66
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When the quest for a Rolex becomes the adventure of a lifetime on Route 66

It used to be that Rolex was the watch to be worn on adventures – climbing mountains, diving the ocean depths, exploring, and forging new…
VIDEO: Street thief uses “bizarre dance” to steal woman’s Rolex
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VIDEO: Street thief uses “bizarre dance” to steal woman’s Rolex

Forget car-jacking or bag-snatching. A street thief in Birmingham used a different technique to steal a woman’s Rolex clean off her wrist after employing what…
What are the most popular watch brands by region? WatchBox tells all…
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What are the most popular watch brands by region? WatchBox tells all…

Recently the Time+Tide team discussed the idea of tackling the most popular watch brands by region. We know some brands are safer bets than others,…
EDITOR’S PICK: This is why a gold Rolex is still the most divisive watch on earth
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EDITOR’S PICK: This is why a gold Rolex is still the most divisive watch on earth

EDITOR’S NOTE: In Australia, “tall poppy syndrome” is baked into the national psyche.  What it refers to is the tendency to disparage those who have…
The Collector’s Crossroads: Can I call myself a collector if I’ve never owned a Rolex?
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The Collector’s Crossroads: Can I call myself a collector if I’ve never owned a Rolex?

Here’s a challenge: check your Instagram feed and see if you can go 24 hours without seeing a Rolex. Even though the brand itself post…
Buy It Now: 4 watches to snatch up from eBay and their “What’s Trending” September sale ending today
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Buy It Now: 4 watches to snatch up from eBay and their “What’s Trending” September sale ending today

Whether due to the pandemic, or the nuances of sourcing pieces at retail, many watch buyers look to buy from a distance online in favor…
“The scarcity of our products is not a strategy” – Rolex responds to the chronic shortage of supply
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“The scarcity of our products is not a strategy” – Rolex responds to the chronic shortage of supply

The Crown has finally commented on the Rolex watch shortage, issuing an official statement in response to a Yahoo Finance story on the matter.
Phillips to auction Rolex Deep Sea Special – and my own encounter with a real monster of the deep
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Phillips to auction Rolex Deep Sea Special – and my own encounter with a real monster of the deep

Early November will see Phillips auction a very unusual, and not made for public, Rolex Deep Sea Special. This watch was based on the experimental…
VIDEO: Suspected thief swipes Rolex from the wrist of a sleeping man
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VIDEO: Suspected thief swipes Rolex from the wrist of a sleeping man

It adds a whole new meaning to “you snooze, you lose”. A suspected thief pinched a Rolex right off of the wrist of a man…
EDITOR’S PICK: How I bonded with Paul Newman over a Timex Ironman
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EDITOR’S PICK: How I bonded with Paul Newman over a Timex Ironman

EDITOR’S NOTE: Ever since his Rolex Daytona (reference 6239) sold for $17.8 million USD in 2017, Paul Newman’s name has been spoken of in hushed…
Colour me celebrity: The once basic Rolex OP is attracting an A-list crowd
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Colour me celebrity: The once basic Rolex OP is attracting an A-list crowd

EDITOR’S NOTE: This week on the Australian Watch Forum a Rolex Oyster Perpetual with a Tiffany blue dial went up for sale for $24,000 AUD…
EDITOR’S PICK: Sex, Drugs and…Watches? Seven of the best watches in rock ‘n roll
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EDITOR’S PICK: Sex, Drugs and…Watches? Seven of the best watches in rock ‘n roll

EDITOR’S NOTE: As part of Time+Tide’s recent website revamp, our tag-line changed to “The Home Of Watch Culture”. But this was no retro-fit job. That…
EDITOR’S PICK: The curious case of the Rolex Air-King with double nines
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EDITOR’S PICK: The curious case of the Rolex Air-King with double nines

EDITOR’S NOTE: Talk about getting dressed to the nines, well, this watch takes it a step further. This story delves into the curious case of…
The watch starter kit for NFL rookies – three watches for $32,000
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The watch starter kit for NFL rookies – three watches for $32,000

We’re a little bit over a week away from the start of the National Football League season, where 259 rookies will try to prove they…
EDITOR’S PICK: The Tudor Pelagos vs the Rolex Submariner – which is the better dive watch?
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EDITOR’S PICK: The Tudor Pelagos vs the Rolex Submariner – which is the better dive watch?

Editor’s note: While our daily work at Time+Tide revolves around new models, this is not – in the main – how most of you experience…
The best rectangular watches of 2021 from Jaeger-LeCoultre to Fears with a dash of colour
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The best rectangular watches of 2021 from Jaeger-LeCoultre to Fears with a dash of colour

Some people (yes, me) have a mental block, and just can’t being themselves to put on a rectangular watch. While I love the often Art…
What is the ultimate two-watch collection? The Time+Tide team have their say…
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What is the ultimate two-watch collection? The Time+Tide team have their say…

Today we defer to the shrewd counsel of Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock. As the eighties hip- hop duo so wisely put it: “It…
Comedian Andrew Schulz celebrates rising success with new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak
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Comedian Andrew Schulz celebrates rising success with new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak

If you’re not familiar with Andrew Schulz, the American comedian has a cult following online – with 1.3 million followers on Instagram and 1.68 million…
OPINION: Flaunting the watch you’ve just given your partner on social media makes you look like a jerk
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OPINION: Flaunting the watch you’ve just given your partner on social media makes you look like a jerk

To celebrate the birthday of his fiancee, Dee Devlin, Conor McGregor recently posted an Instagram snap of the couple inside a Patek Philippe boutique. On…
Buckle up: Six of the best watch bracelets by fit
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Buckle up: Six of the best watch bracelets by fit

I love a watch on a bracelet. Somehow the aesthetic just speaks to me, while objectively they also are the most robust means of strapping…
EDITOR’S PICK: When John Mayer made this green and gold Daytona the next hype-piece
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EDITOR’S PICK: When John Mayer made this green and gold Daytona the next hype-piece

Editor’s note: There’s no doubt that celebrities and (to a lesser extent) the media do influence the secondary market. In fact, there are occasions when…
Rihanna revealed to be worth $1.7B, so what is in this new billionaire’s watch collection?
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Rihanna revealed to be worth $1.7B, so what is in this new billionaire’s watch collection?

Yesterday, Forbes revealed that singer Robyn Fenty, a.k.a Rihanna, is now worth $1,700,000,000 – and it can largely be attributed to her efforts and entrepreneurship…
Gold, silver, bronze: the podium finish of the best watches at the Olympics
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Gold, silver, bronze: the podium finish of the best watches at the Olympics

It comes around every four years. That magnificent stage where the entire world gets to compete. Remarkable athletes from every corner of the planet going…
2021 UPDATE: Are there any bargains left in the current Rolex catalogue?
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2021 UPDATE: Are there any bargains left in the current Rolex catalogue?

Editor’s Note: This article reflects an updated list, originally shared in October 2020, to once again tackle the idea of Rolex bargains and whether or…
EDITOR’S PICK: Is it a bad idea to wear a better watch than your boss?
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EDITOR’S PICK: Is it a bad idea to wear a better watch than your boss?

EDITOR’S NOTE: Office politics can be a writhing snake-pit of backstabbing and deceit. Unfortunately, to get ahead you’ve got to navigate a path through it.…
US Customs and Border Protection seize fake Rolex watches at JFK airport
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US Customs and Border Protection seize fake Rolex watches at JFK airport

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers have seized a stash of counterfeit Rolex watches at John F. Kennedy International Airport. While inspecting a shipment from…
Five of the best watches that exude “robust elegance”
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Five of the best watches that exude “robust elegance”

Last week I touched upon the idea of robust elegance after spotting fitness model Jen Selter wearing her Rolex Datejust 36 in a variety of…
Until we get more Oysterflex, these are our preferred Rolex rubber strap options on the market
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Until we get more Oysterflex, these are our preferred Rolex rubber strap options on the market

Like Romeo and Juliet, the Rolex Submariner and the Oysterflex bracelet were meant to be together. The iconic diver’s watch and (probably) the world’s best…
VIDEO: The Rolex Submariner vs the Tudor Black Bay Fifty Eight Bronze
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VIDEO: The Rolex Submariner vs the Tudor Black Bay Fifty Eight Bronze

When assessing any dive watch, comparisons to the iconic Rolex Submariner are inevitably going to pop up. But the other day in the Time+Tide office,…
EDITOR’S PICK: The best his & hers watches, including Audemars Piguet, Omega and TAG Heuer
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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…
WATCHSPOTTING: A recovering Conor McGregor and a pre-show Biebs are making 36mm gold Rolex great again
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WATCHSPOTTING: A recovering Conor McGregor and a pre-show Biebs are making 36mm gold Rolex great again

It’s been nearly two weeks since The Notorious MMA, Conor McGregor, suffered a gruesome leg injury at UFC 264. After a successful three and a…
BUCKS IN SIX! NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo celebrates victory with a Rolex Sky-Dweller
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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…