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Until we get more Oysterflex, these are our preferred Rolex rubber strap options on the market

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27.07.21

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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…

EDITOR’S PICK: The best his & hers watches, including Audemars Piguet, Omega and TAG Heuer

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25.07.21

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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…

VIDEO: A short history of Longines dive watches in the glorious ’60s

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21.07.21

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VIDEO: A short history of Longines dive watches in the glorious ’60s

Longines is well known for producing important pilot’s watches in the 1930s and gorgeous dress watches in the ’50s. But one area that’s sometimes overlooked,…

Hardcore divers at lightweight prices: Great dive watches over 300m water resistance

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15.07.21

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Hardcore divers at lightweight prices: Great dive watches over 300m water resistance

Let’s face it: most of us will never put on a scuba suit and head down to the darkest depths of the ocean in order…

Let’s go to work: The best watches for every job from white collar to tech

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14.07.21

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Let’s go to work: The best watches for every job from white collar to tech

Whether you’re keeping a close eye on the stockmarkets, laying girders at a construction site or swapping stacks in a server room, your love for…

If you could only bring one: The 6 best watches to take on holiday for every budget

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03.07.21

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If you could only bring one: The 6 best watches to take on holiday for every budget

Let’s clarify this at the outset. Best is obviously subjective, and if you read my story on how the DOXA SUB 300 Carbon Aqua Lung…

The tastiest red dials of 2021 from cherry delight to a bracing Negroni…

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01.07.21

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The tastiest red dials of 2021 from cherry delight to a bracing Negroni…

It’s summer in the Western hemisphere, so it’s time to get out those bright wrist colours and escape the tedium of monochrome. And if you’re…

The best brown dials of 2021 from a tasty cappuccino to dark chocolate

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23.06.21

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The best brown dials of 2021 from a tasty cappuccino to dark chocolate

I’m a coffee addict and I love chocolate. That’s a dangerous combination, clearly visible in some of my stories written on a dizzying caffeine high…

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20.06.21

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Father time: Our dads and their watches

Editor’s note: To celebrate Father’s Day in the northern hemisphere we asked three Time+Tide writers to reflect on their father’s watches. None of them are…

5 of the best Father’s Day watches for under $500

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17.06.21

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5 of the best Father’s Day watches for under $500

This weekend is Father’s Day in the northern hemisphere and what better way to thank the big man for years of putting up with toddler…

Sunshine for the wrist: The best yellow dial watches from DOXA to Hublot

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06.06.21

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Sunshine for the wrist: The best yellow dial watches from DOXA to Hublot

Whatever the weather, the watch on my wrist can pep up the dullest day, so what better choice than a piece of yellow sunshine for…

Keen to get a discount on Rolex? With the help of eBay, it’s possible

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04.06.21

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Keen to get a discount on Rolex? With the help of eBay, it’s possible

Rolex is a brand that some collectors love to hate. No one is disputing they are a brand that makes some of the best watches…

The People’s Choice Award for the most innovative watch of Watches & Wonders goes to…

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02.06.21

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The People’s Choice Award for the most innovative watch of Watches & Wonders goes to…

Recap: after this year’s Watches & Wonders, Wei Koh of Revolution, Robert-Jan Broer of Fratello, Frank Geelen of Monochrome, and our very own Andrew McUtchen…

Watches & Wonders: People’s Choice Awards – The Darkest Horse

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30.05.21

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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,…

The best bicompax chronographs (Part II) – The top tier from Hublot to Patek

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30.05.21

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The best bicompax chronographs (Part II) – The top tier from Hublot to Patek

After my first story on the enduring appeal of bicompax chronographs, this time we step it up a few notches from the sub $5000 category…

The best bicompax chronographs under $5000 from Longines to Kurono

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28.05.21

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The best bicompax chronographs under $5000 from Longines to Kurono

I have a confession to make. The über-complexity of a proper chronograph dial, like the slide-rule calculating intricacy of a Breitling Navitimer, does fascinate me,…

Want crazy value and creativity? Your next watch should be a microbrand – here are 5 brands to start you off

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22.05.21

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Want crazy value and creativity? Your next watch should be a microbrand – here are 5 brands to start you off

Five years ago, Thor Svaboe got in touch with a Singaporean brand called Zelos to enquire about buying a bronze-cased Hammerhead diver with a meteorite…

Kapow! Zap! Whammo! The cartoon characters brightening up your wristwear from Popeye to Snoopy

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22.05.21

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Kapow! Zap! Whammo! The cartoon characters brightening up your wristwear from Popeye to Snoopy

Are cartoon-themed watches the same as the joker in the office with the cringe-worthy Marvin the Martian silk tie on a Tuesday? I think not.…

What were the best (non-Nautilus) Patek Philippe releases of 2021? We asked Patek expert John Reardon

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20.05.21

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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,…

Beyond the rave: the Bulgari Aluminium Steve Aoki is the latest watch inspired by dance music alongside Zenith & Chanel

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19.05.21

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Beyond the rave: the Bulgari Aluminium Steve Aoki is the latest watch inspired by dance music alongside Zenith & Chanel

Different professions have their own specific demands when it comes to the attributes of a watch. A professional diver, for example, needs a hydrogen-release valve,…

VIDEO: Andrew, Frank, Wei & RJ pick the 4 best watches under $10k, including IWC, Oris and ‘rapper’s weed’

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06.05.21

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VIDEO: Andrew, Frank, Wei & RJ pick the 4 best watches under $10k, including IWC, Oris and ‘rapper’s weed’

Recently, myself, Frank from Monochrome, Wei from Revolution and RJ from Fratello got together for a Zoom call that had no loftier intention than to…

5 watch photos that leave us with a goofy grin and make us grateful we’ve got wrists

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03.05.21

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5 watch photos that leave us with a goofy grin and make us grateful we’ve got wrists

Online shopping is an incredible thing. You can’t come into physical contact with every new watch release, so poring over press releases and store catalogues…

The new French Wave: 5 small watch brands setting a high bar for independents worldwide

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02.05.21

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The new French Wave: 5 small watch brands setting a high bar for independents worldwide

Paris, Haute Couture and summer on the French Riviera – France has elegance ingrained into its very soul. Wrist-worn style is something we are used…

The Buyers Checklist: 5 questions to ask yourself before buying a watch

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24.04.21

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The Buyers Checklist: 5 questions to ask yourself before buying a watch

When it comes to watches and collecting, you never stop learning. You cannot know everything and believing that you do can be a dangerous mindset.…

Watches By Material: 5 ceramic watches to put on your radar

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24.04.21

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Watches By Material: 5 ceramic watches to put on your radar

Ceramic watches can add a lot of value and fun to your collection. They have a more modern (and sometimes more colourful) aesthetic that looks…

The T+T Team pick the best watches from Watches & Wonders 2021

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22.04.21

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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…

Le Temps Celeste, 3 pieces of next-level craftsmanship from the inner sanctum of Vacheron Constantin

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20.04.21

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Le Temps Celeste, 3 pieces of next-level craftsmanship from the inner sanctum of Vacheron Constantin

Writing this I feel the need to put on a double-breasted suit. But even then, I suspect that I still wouldn’t feel suitably attired for…

The best green dials of 2021, including IWC, Cartier, Grand Seiko and more – Part 2

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18.04.21

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The best green dials of 2021, including IWC, Cartier, Grand Seiko and more – Part 2

Editor’s note: Green dials are everywhere we look in 2021. If you missed Part 1 of this list on the best green dials, make sure…

The best green dials of 2021, including Patek, Rolex, Moser and many more – Part 1

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18.04.21

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The best green dials of 2021, including Patek, Rolex, Moser and many more – Part 1

Green is the colour of 2021. At least when it comes to watches, there’s absolutely no doubt about it. It’s only the middle of April,…

Ready, set, GO! The top 5 sports watches of Watches & Wonders

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17.04.21

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Ready, set, GO! The top 5 sports watches of Watches & Wonders

This is turning out to be a year of stark contrasts. While some manufacturers insist on microscopic adjustments to tried and trusted case sizes and…

Let’s be transparent: Tinted and clear sapphire dials are a trend in 2021

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16.04.21

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Let’s be transparent: Tinted and clear sapphire dials are a trend in 2021

Sapphire crystal, the once exclusive, high-end material replacing scratch-prone acrylic and normal glass to protect our watch dials, is now widely available,and employed in some…

The top 5 chronographs of Watches & Wonders 2021

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15.04.21

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The top 5 chronographs of Watches & Wonders 2021

Given the disruptive effects of the pandemic upon watch manufacturers, it’s understandable that some are now cagey about taking too many big risks. At this…

Five sleeper hits you may have missed during Watches & Wonders

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14.04.21

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Five sleeper hits you may have missed during Watches & Wonders

With 40 brands presenting at Watches & Wonders, there are a lot of novelties to like – and many you may have missed. It was…

Zach’s top 5 Watches & Wonders novelties with an unlimited budget

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12.04.21

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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…

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09.04.21

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The top 5 Zenith watches of 2021, the brand’s best year in decades (already)

To say Zenith are having a good year in 2021 would be a dramatic understatement. Somehow, a brand that is widely recognised as being great…

Friday Wind Down

09.04.21

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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…

The 2021 Rolex Collection ranked from least to most surprising

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07.04.21

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The 2021 Rolex Collection ranked from least to most surprising

Rolex is known for incremental change so “surprising” is not really the brand’s forte. Having said that, the new range definitely contains some curveballs this…

5 of the best watches with quick-change strap systems including Vacheron, Omega and Apple

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27.03.21

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5 of the best watches with quick-change strap systems including Vacheron, Omega and Apple

“My name is Thor, and I am a strapaholic.” It’s only a matter of time before I get pulled into some kind of intervention with…

8 affordable watches on eBay right now for under $5k, including Patek Philippe and Jacob & Co

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25.03.21

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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…

11 of the best affordable dive watches under $5k

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21.03.21

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11 of the best affordable dive watches under $5k

Dive watches are probably the single most popular watch category and with good reason. They are robust, water resistant and, as dress codes become increasingly…

WATCH SPOTTING: Hublot, IWC and Richard Mille in Drive To Survive season three

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21.03.21

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WATCH SPOTTING: Hublot, IWC and Richard Mille in Drive To Survive season three

Season three of Drive to Survive dropped at 6pm Melbourne time on Friday March 19th and, if you were anything like me, then you were…

Seven of the best G-Shock limited editions from the last 12 months

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20.03.21

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Seven of the best G-Shock limited editions from the last 12 months

If variety is the spice of life, then whoever who signs off on the G-Shock limited-editions must have some extremely tingly tastebuds. The staggering range…

The best olive green dials featuring Patek Philippe, Hublot, Rolex and more (Pt II)

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19.03.21

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The best olive green dials featuring Patek Philippe, Hublot, Rolex and more (Pt II)

Writing this story has proved to me the growing popularity of olive-green dials. What was meant to be a snappy round-up, quickly snowballed into a…

Olive you so much! The best olive-green watch dials including Seiko, Oris and Longines (Pt 1)

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18.03.21

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Olive you so much! The best olive-green watch dials including Seiko, Oris and Longines (Pt 1)

Green is the new blue, someone told us last year and, with the benefit of hindsight, this might well be the case. The evidence from…

BATTLE ROYALE: The best watch media collaborations according to the T+T Team

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18.03.21

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BATTLE ROYALE: The best watch media collaborations according to the T+T Team

Over the last decade, the watch media has played an increasingly important, and intertwined, part in the watch industry. From increased coverage of newly released…

The 10 most popular microbrands on Time+Tide from Dan Henry to Kurono

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17.03.21

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The 10 most popular microbrands on Time+Tide from Dan Henry to Kurono

Our weekly Micro Mondays feature has become a big success since its inception last year. The featured pieces often appeal because of their more accessible…

Hiding in plain sight – 6 sleeper hit watches you might have missed

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14.03.21

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Hiding in plain sight – 6 sleeper hit watches you might have missed

You don’t always have to look to the usual suspects or pay a hefty price to get a quality watch. There is a wide spectrum…

EVENT: 5 rare high-complication watches from Jaeger-LeCoultre in a stunning vineyard setting

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11.03.21

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EVENT: 5 rare high-complication watches from Jaeger-LeCoultre in a stunning vineyard setting

Jaeger-LeCoultre are known as the watchmaker’s watchmaker with good reason. Over their nearly 190-year history, the brand has produced movements used by most major Swiss…

RECOMMENDED WATCHING: 3 reasons why watches are so horribly expensive

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08.03.21

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RECOMMENDED WATCHING: 3 reasons why watches are so horribly expensive

When one of your non-watch friends asks how much your watch cost, they’ll probably be shocked or straight up appalled that anyone could spend thousands,…

From IWC to TAG Heuer – 10 of the best watches under 40mm from our buying guide (Part II)

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06.03.21

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From IWC to TAG Heuer – 10 of the best watches under 40mm from our buying guide (Part II)

In the name of my fellow tiny wristers, or just those who prefer watches closer to classic proportions, I’ve assembled a list of 10 of…

UK rapper Dave adds a Patek Phillipe Aquanaut 5168G in “khaki green” to his stellar collection

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05.03.21

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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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05.03.21

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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…

Watches by movement: 5 watches powered with an SW200 from divers to dress

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04.03.21

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Watches by movement: 5 watches powered with an SW200 from divers to dress

As far as ubiquitous movements go, the SW200 and its variants is one to make your eyes light up when you see it on a…

The 5 most baller watches from our NOW buying guide including Vacheron Constantin, Audemars Piguet, Hublot and Louis Vuitton

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02.03.21

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The 5 most baller watches from our NOW buying guide including Vacheron Constantin, Audemars Piguet, Hublot and Louis Vuitton

According to the Urban Dictionary, the definition of a baller is: “A person that makes shit happen. Without additional context, ‘baller’ typically is assumed to…

Nick Jonas shows he’s a serious watch guy with this Omega Speedmaster in Canopus Gold on Saturday Night Live

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02.03.21

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Nick Jonas shows he’s a serious watch guy with this Omega Speedmaster in Canopus Gold on Saturday Night Live

As a watch enthusiast and journalist, I get excited when I see celebrities sporting coveted timepieces on their wrists. More often than not we see…

6 watches Daft Punk might have been wearing when they self destructed this week (SOB)

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26.02.21

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6 watches Daft Punk might have been wearing when they self destructed this week (SOB)

Initially, the idea of robots taking over the earth doesn’t sound too promising. But if the aforementioned robots happened to be Daft Punk it probably…

What is a “strap monster”and why do you need one in your watch collection?

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20.02.21

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What is a “strap monster”and why do you need one in your watch collection?

The watch community has its own cultural rhetoric teeming with insider slang that never registers to the mainstream ear. It all stems from a greater…

Watchspotting at the Australian Open watches including Bulgari, Audemars Piguet and, of course, a ton of Rolex

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20.02.21

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Watchspotting at the Australian Open watches including Bulgari, Audemars Piguet and, of course, a ton of Rolex

Editor’s note: Yesterday we took at look at all of the Australian Open tennis players who actually wore their watches while competing. Today we’ll be…

Would you pay $50k for this customised Ed Sheeran Tudor Black Bay?

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19.02.21

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Would you pay $50k for this customised Ed Sheeran Tudor Black Bay?

The value of double stamped watches is no secret. Most famously Tiffany & Co. stamped dials have notably elevated the prices of Rolex and Patek…

4 professional tennis players who wear their watches on court, and what they are

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19.02.21

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4 professional tennis players who wear their watches on court, and what they are

The 2021 Australian Open is edging towards its climax in Melbourne after the players and their respective teams completed a mandatory two weeks of quarantine.…

Taste the rainbow: this is how Hublot completed the spectrum with their bold range of colours

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15.02.21

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Taste the rainbow: this is how Hublot completed the spectrum with their bold range of colours

Hublot has always been at the forefront of exploring new materials and colours. Known for their motto “the art of fusion”, Hublot constantly pushes the…