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The Bulgari Octo Finissimo S Silvered is the watch designer’s favourite version of this modern classic. Here’s why…

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13.08.22

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The Bulgari Octo Finissimo S Silvered is the watch designer’s favourite version of this modern classic. Here’s why…

Responding to the admittedly fair criticism of offering a sports watch with just 30-metre water-resistance , Bulgari created the S line, with a slightly thicker steel…

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06.08.22

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HANDS-ON: Grand Seiko dropped the mic with the SLGT003 “Kodo” Constant Force Tourbillon

In 2020, Grand Seiko debuted the T0 constant force tourbillon movement, a concept calibre that, at the time, was a total tease for collectors of…

The Fortis Flieger F-39 is a capable alt-take on a pilot’s watch

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06.08.22

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The Fortis Flieger F-39 is a capable alt-take on a pilot’s watch

Fortis has taken inspiration from the heavens for years, whether that be via space flights, or through creating impressive pilot’s watches. Starting in the late 80s,…

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29.07.22

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HANDS-ON: The Seiko King Sumo collection gets a heavyweight update

It’s almost impossible to point out a Seiko model that couldn’t be described as a classic in some way, but the Seiko Sumo has enjoyed…

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27.07.22

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HANDS-ON: Oris debuts highly versatile Wings of Hope limited editions in steel and gold

Last year at Dubai Watch Week, one of the debuts that stuck with me was the blue-dialled Oris Big Crown Pointer Date 5 Days powered…

The new Mido Ocean Star Tribute Gradient is a Time+Tide exclusive

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22.07.22

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The new Mido Ocean Star Tribute Gradient is a Time+Tide exclusive

Due to a market saturated with great pieces that evoke the times of yesteryear, you’ve no short of options when it comes to a vintage-styled…

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17.07.22

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HANDS-ON: The Edox SkyDiver Limited Editions

The world definitely doesn’t need more dive watches, but we certainly want them. No matter how saturated the formula may become, it doesn’t stop the…

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15.07.22

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HANDS-ON: The power duo is back! Meet the Bamford x G-SHOCK DW6900BWD “three blues”…

With Bamford, we’ve grown accustomed to aqua and black getting to know each other, and the new Bamford x G-SHOCK DW6900 is no different. This…

An NYC weekend with the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Micro-Rotor

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14.07.22

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An NYC weekend with the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Micro-Rotor

When people ask me what brand they should keep an eye on, without hesitation I say Parmigiani Fleurier. The manufacture, while less of a household…

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11.07.22

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HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang Integrated Time Only is ceramic luxury, simplified

Hublot has always been known for pushing the envelope of material use in their latest releases. Contrary to that regular scheduling, LVMH Watch Week 2022…

If the Hanhart 417 ES 1954 doesn’t help you feel like Steve McQueen, nothing will

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08.07.22

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If the Hanhart 417 ES 1954 doesn’t help you feel like Steve McQueen, nothing will

It’s no secret that the secret of the King of Cool is out. While the man lent his name to a Rolex reference he never…

A professional look for the TAG Heuer Orange Diver

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07.07.22

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A professional look for the TAG Heuer Orange Diver

TAG Heuer has not been shy about taking plenty of inspiration from their back catalogue and integrating it into their new releases. Rather than just…

TAG Heuer Aquaracer Solargraph – if it’s quartz, may as well make it solar

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05.07.22

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TAG Heuer Aquaracer Solargraph – if it’s quartz, may as well make it solar

After introducing a slew of references with the facelifted Aquaracer Professional, many thought it would be a while until we saw even more additions, myself…

Feature-packed models from Casio Edifice

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03.07.22

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Feature-packed models from Casio Edifice

After our initial overview of an all-encompassing Casio Edifice collection, we thought we’d take a closer look at what they do best – pieces packed…

The TAG Heuer Superdiver is an Aquaracer on steroids

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01.07.22

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The TAG Heuer Superdiver is an Aquaracer on steroids

If we’re going to refer to it correctly, the TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 1000 Superdiver really is more super in many ways than existing Aquaracer…

The Tissot PRX Chronograph is finally here, and (spoiler alert) we love it

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30.06.22

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The Tissot PRX Chronograph is finally here, and (spoiler alert) we love it

When Tissot broke the news of a PRX Chronograph, the internet went into a frenzy - we finally got our hands on one after a…

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29.06.22

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HANDS-ON: Oris continues its mission of change with the New York Harbor Limited Edition

There’s this thing about being a New Yorker. Though surrounded by water, many of us travel miles away from the city’s centre to enjoy a…

The Grand Seiko SBGC249 and SBGC251 are complicated additions to the Evolution 9 collection

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28.06.22

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The Grand Seiko SBGC249 and SBGC251 are complicated additions to the Evolution 9 collection

Grand Seiko’s Evolution 9 collection greatly expanded at this year’s Watches and Wonders, with no less than five new additions. Among those we find today’s…

The new Yema Superman 500 offers heritage and in-house design at an incredible price

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28.06.22

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The new Yema Superman 500 offers heritage and in-house design at an incredible price

Often when I dig into the requests folder of my DMs, various people shoot me a message asking what would be a good entry-level watch…

VIDEO: Doxa does everything white and it works

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27.06.22

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VIDEO: Doxa does everything white and it works

You’d think that Doxa has covered most of the spectrum with their colour options — everything from bold oranges and yellows to toned-down silvers and blacks.…

The Nomos Ahoi Atlantik is a dive-capable watch with many tricks up its lugs

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23.06.22

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The Nomos Ahoi Atlantik is a dive-capable watch with many tricks up its lugs

The year is 2013, and Nomos is still a relatively small and unknown brand outside of the true watch-enthusiast circle. All the models we know…

The Grand Seiko SBGP017 raises a refined middle finger to movement snobs

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22.06.22

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The Grand Seiko SBGP017 raises a refined middle finger to movement snobs

Grand Seiko has found success in modernising their back catalogue, taking case design cues from the 1967 original 44GS and powering them by their latest…

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21.06.22

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HANDS-ON: The BALL Engineer III Marvelight Chronometer 40mm

BALL are a bit of an oddity in the hierarchy of Swiss watches, having enjoyed such a rich history but not always getting the attention…

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15.06.22

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HANDS-ON: The blacked out H. Moser & Cie. Streamliner Chronograph UNDEFEATED

It’s a Tuesday night in New York City and I’m a few blocks away from Times Square. To anyone on the street, I’m just heading…

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15.06.22

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HANDS-ON: The Fortis Marinemaster M-44 has no business being this underrated

Big, bold and built like a tank. That’s the condensed version of the new Fortis Marinemaster M-44, which is a take on the best adventure…

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01.06.22

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HANDS-ON: The Longines Ultra-Chron revives the first-ever hi-beat diver from 1968

Heritage revivals are all the rage right now, and the manufacture that really kicked off the trend was Longines – the entire heritage collection range…

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01.06.22

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HANDS-ON: The evolution continues with the new Rado Captain Cook Chronograph

The Rado Captain Cook. As one of the brand’s bestselling lines of watches, the Captain Cook does a great job of showcasing what Rado can…

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29.05.22

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HANDS-ON: TAG Heuer pays tribute to the Monaco “Dark Lord” with a new Special Edition

The TAG Heuer Monaco is an irrefutable classic. Which is why it is one of the select references we tackled in our series The Icons.…

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28.05.22

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HANDS-ON: Add colour to your travels with the Norqain Freedom 60 GMT Bronze Midnight Blue

In the last decade, more and more brands have started to embrace the use of bronze in their watches. The material, and its ability to…

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27.05.22

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HANDS-ON: The Tradition Quantième Rétrograde gets a Breguet Blue makeover

Tradition is a buzzword in Swiss watchmaking as what we see manufactured today is typically the result of centuries of brand heritage. In the modern…

VIDEO: Drawing up the Bulgari Octo Finissimo 10th Anniversary Limited Editions

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22.05.22

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VIDEO: Drawing up the Bulgari Octo Finissimo 10th Anniversary Limited Editions

Consumers in this day and age are all too familiar with the finished products of watch manufacturers thanks to digital watch media, whether from publications…

The new Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Date green is a fine take on a gentleman’s sports watch

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18.05.22

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The new Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Date green is a fine take on a gentleman’s sports watch

Re-introduced in 2018 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the original, the buzzing Memovox Polaris, Jaeger-LeCoultre’s alarm-equipped dive watch, combined vintage charm with modern technology.…

VIDEO: The IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Edition “Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team”

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15.05.22

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VIDEO: The IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Edition “Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team”

Launched at the inaugural Miami F1 Grand Prix, the new IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Edition “Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team” is the next step…

The updates that make the new CasiOak G-Shock GA-B2100 even better

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15.05.22

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The updates that make the new CasiOak G-Shock GA-B2100 even better

If you think the Casio G-Shock GA2100 is an amazing watch, you’d be absolutely correct. However, things are about to get better. Building on the…

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14.05.22

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HANDS-ON: The new Fortis Stratoliner collection ramps up their extraterrestrial adventures

Having a legitimate link to space travel is a big deal for watch brands, and Fortis are one of a handful of brands who can…

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06.05.22

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HANDS-ON: The new IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Edition “Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula OneTM Team”

When the new IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 collection was unveiled last year, watch buyers rejoiced in its more compact sizing and increased versatility –…

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05.05.22

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HANDS-ON: The Delma Cayman Bronze is a modern diver with a touch of glamour

Delma may not be a brand that you’ve heard of with much frequency, but they can trace their foundation back nearly a century to 1924…

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04.05.22

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VIDEO: Hands-on with the Grand Seiko SBGW283, SBGW285 and SBGE277

This past Watches & Wonders in Geneva, Grand Seiko dropped a ton of really cool novelties. There was the Evolution 9 chronographs and GMTs, the…

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02.05.22

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HANDS-ON: The Hamilton Khaki Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chronograph delivers looks, utility and value

Since the beginning of recorded time, man has sought to escape the bounds of earth’s pull for the freedom of the skies above. From the…

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23.04.22

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VIDEO: Hands-on with all 11 missions of the Swatch x Omega MoonSwatch

To say that the announcement of the Swatch x Omega MoonSwatch BioCeramic was the debut of the year would be an understatement. In fact, you…

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21.04.22

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HANDS-ON: The Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver Automatic

Nivada Grenchen are one of those brands that make you wish you’d heard of them years before you first saw them due to their knack…

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20.04.22

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HANDS-ON: Pretty in pink (and purple) – NOMOS spin the colour wheel

Colour is no longer a novelty in the watch space, with many brands releasing rainbow-inspired dials in their everyday wear pieces. We’ve extensively covered the…

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16.04.22

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HANDS-ON: The Ace x Nomos Club 36 Blue Limited Edition

Watch brand collaborations with jewellers definitely aren’t as in-vogue as they once were, but Nomos’ team-up with Ace Jewelers proves that it should be done…

The Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 green offers a fresh take on this top value proposition

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15.04.22

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The Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 green offers a fresh take on this top value proposition

Green has been the colour dominating the watch world in recent years, despite a particular shade of blue looking to usurp its throne towards the…

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30.03.22

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HANDS ON: Take flight with the stealthy new Oris ProPilot X Calibre 400

Have you ever seen a Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor? Smooth surfaces. A low profile. Amazing cutting-edge specifications. All these things come together to create a…

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24.03.22

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HANDS-ON: The Seiko Black Series makes a welcome return with the stealth of a ninja

It should come as no surprise that a second round of additions to Seiko’s Black Series have arrived, given the instant success of the first…

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18.03.22

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HANDS-ON: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Nonantième is a fitting birthday celebration of a truly classic watch

It’s not often that a 90th anniversary is celebrated with as much grandeur as say a 50th for example, but Jaeger-LeCoultre like to celebrate a…

VIDEO: The TAG Heuer Connected 42mm is the biggest leap forward for Swiss smartwatches yet

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13.03.22

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VIDEO: The TAG Heuer Connected 42mm is the biggest leap forward for Swiss smartwatches yet

Since its introduction in 2015, the TAG Heuer Connected has seen a number of iterations, all sitting atop the luxury smartwatch pile. With the new…

VIDEO: The TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E4 delivers a leaner and meaner smartwatch than its predecessor

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10.03.22

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VIDEO: The TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E4 delivers a leaner and meaner smartwatch than its predecessor

A front-runner in the world of luxury smartwatches, TAG Heuer pushes the envelope of innovation further with the new TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E4 45mm.…

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28.02.22

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HANDS-ON: The Seiko SLA055J1 Save The Ocean Limited Edition

Seiko’s Save The Ocean series has been a favourite among the brand’s fans for years, with the charitable contributions and environmental associations delivering a host…

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24.02.22

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HANDS ON: The NOMOS Tangente neomatik platinum grey is a monochrome twist on Bauhaus style

Synonymous with high quality and original design, NOMOS serves up an update to one of their most emphatically Bauhaus designs. This pairing of Tangente models…

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23.02.22

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HANDS-ON: The Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar Openface

Back in 2019, Vacheron Constantin made horological headlines with a perpetual calendar Traditionnelle watch with a never before seen functionality. Perpetual calendars can be notoriously…

VIDEO: The Doxa 600T collection remixes the 1980s with a fresh new vibe

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02.02.22

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VIDEO: The Doxa 600T collection remixes the 1980s with a fresh new vibe

The Doxa 600T collection represents an exciting change of pace for the brand. Instead of the tonneau-cased pieces that are so redolent of the 1970s,…

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31.01.22

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HANDS ON: Clean and serene, the new TAG Heuer Autavia COSC GMT carries no excess baggage

It’s no secret at Time+Tide that I am a bit of a GMT fiend. There is just something about that complication that gets my horological…

VIDEO: The TAG Heuer Autavia Chronometer Flyback 60th Anniversary Silver Panda

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29.01.22

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VIDEO: The TAG Heuer Autavia Chronometer Flyback 60th Anniversary Silver Panda

Reviving or reinterpreting classic icons is usually a safe bet for watch manufacturers, speaking to both longstanding fans as well as newcomers seeking vintage vibes…

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27.01.22

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HANDS-ON: Hublot launches three new scratch-resistant iterations of the Big Bang Sang Bleu II in ceramic and Magic Gold

Hublot have never had any issues with realising bold, eyeball-grabbing designs and exploring a range of colours and materials that other brands have yet to…

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27.01.22

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HANDS-ON: The Zenith Defy 21 Chroma Limited Edition brings rainbow vibes to 2022

Unless you’ve been marooned on a desert island for the past several years, you’re probably all too aware of the rainbow colourway boom in the…

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27.01.22

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HANDS-ON: The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin ref. 16202 with new in-house calibre 7121

Anniversaries are monumental moments in all aspects of life and they’re certainly no different in watchmaking. It has been no secret that this year marks…

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25.01.22

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HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang Integral Time Only brings 40mm to titanium, ceramic and 18K yellow gold

With Hublot, the most intimidating barrier for me was often the larger sizing their references were typically produced in. Hublot, unapologetically, favours larger diameters as…

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24.01.22

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HANDS-ON: The Zenith Defy Skyline brings a 1/10th of a second counter to a time and date watch

Zenith is well-known for their mastery of hi-beat technology with calibres capable of measuring incredibly fine increments. When the Zenith Defy Revival A3642 was introduced…

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27.12.21

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HANDS-ON: The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Blue Sapphire

When the price of a watch crosses into six figures, you usually know that it’s getting serious. The manufacturing, finishing, movement engineering, and even the…