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MICRO MONDAYS: Three things collectors still get wrong about microbrands
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MICRO MONDAYS: Three things collectors still get wrong about microbrands

I remember a time when many within the watch community spoke of microbrands like they were some passing phase – an unfortunate result of someone…
EDITOR’S PICK: 4 watches that look like rip-offs that are actually legitimate
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EDITOR’S PICK: 4 watches that look like rip-offs that are actually legitimate

EDITOR’S NOTE:  The old excuse that “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery” doesn’t always cut it (just ask any convicted counterfeiter). But perhaps we…
Goldsmith & Complications celebrates boutique opening with horological sculpture collab with the Chicago Cubs
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Goldsmith & Complications celebrates boutique opening with horological sculpture collab with the Chicago Cubs

As we have seen with the success of our Don’t Feed the Hype series, there is a strong hunger for more unique and different horological…
Shades of blue: How Zenith conquered an entire colour by stealth
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Shades of blue: How Zenith conquered an entire colour by stealth

Things generally don’t work out too well when brands try to “own” a colour. Cadbury lost a five-year court battle to register their Dairy Milk…
Mike’s top 5 picks from Geneva Watch Days are basically: 1. Moser Streamliner PC 2. Moser 3. Streamliner etc
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Mike’s top 5 picks from Geneva Watch Days are basically: 1. Moser Streamliner PC 2. Moser 3. Streamliner etc

Mike Christensen, our European Editor and one time foe when back in the day he was the captain of GQ Australia, is an aesthetic sort…
Our best ever intern has grown up! Elise rejoins the team for Geneva Watch Days, and picks her five favourite watches
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Our best ever intern has grown up! Elise rejoins the team for Geneva Watch Days, and picks her five favourite watches

If you could have gone back in time five years to the chateau of Franck Muller, on the shores of Lake Geneva and told both…
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…
It nearly killed him, but Zach finally chose his 5 favourite watches from his first major watch fair – and there’s so much love
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It nearly killed him, but Zach finally chose his 5 favourite watches from his first major watch fair – and there’s so much love

I asked Zach again today how he was recovering from his first watch fair, and what was it like for him? “I fell asleep every…
EDITOR’S PICK: From Eminem to Spike Lee, the G-Shock is still the celebrity beater of choice
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EDITOR’S PICK: From Eminem to Spike Lee, the G-Shock is still the celebrity beater of choice

EDITOR’S NOTE: Recently NBA pro Rui Hachimurar collaborated with G-Shock on his second signature model. He’s hardly the only public face with a soft spot…
DON’T FEED THE HYPE: 6 alternatives to the Rolex Submariner
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DON’T FEED THE HYPE: 6 alternatives to the Rolex Submariner

It is finally time to tackle the Rolex Submariner. As a refresher for those who may not have seen previous entries in the Don’t Feed…
EDITOR’S PICK: 7 of the best digital watches from A. Lange & Sohne to Gucci
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EDITOR’S PICK: 7 of the best digital watches from A. Lange & Sohne to Gucci

Digital watches are generally overlooked by the tastemakers of the horological elite, but we don’t think that’s really fair. Not only do they provide an…
EDITOR’S PICK: 5 times you should never take a picture of your watch
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EDITOR’S PICK: 5 times you should never take a picture of your watch

EDITOR’S NOTE: Five years ago, the New York Times wrote a story entitled Instagram and the Watch World about how social media had “created a…
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…
Geneva Watch Days: My three favourites so far. Mood? Mind-blown!
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Geneva Watch Days: My three favourites so far. Mood? Mind-blown!

After only one day at Geneva Watch Days, my synapses are already on the verge of becoming fried, from the incessant barrage of impressions and…
My six favourite watches from the Couture watch and jewellery show in Las Vegas
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My six favourite watches from the Couture watch and jewellery show in Las Vegas

I know I have been a part of the Time+Tide team for over a year now, but this past week in Las Vegas it really…
Digital rights: The six coolest G-Shocks of 2021 (so far…)
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Digital rights: The six coolest G-Shocks of 2021 (so far…)

G-Shocks have become an integral part of pop culture and are a testament to Casio reinventing the essence of digital cool, year after year. Fashions…
Three watches I wish that Omega, TAG Heuer and Tudor made…
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Three watches I wish that Omega, TAG Heuer and Tudor made…

It’s inevitable that you’ll get to a point in your collecting life where you hit a wall. You find a watch you love. Everything about…
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…
#Kixntix: The TAG Heuer Connected x Super Mario with Nikes to make you jump to the next level
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#Kixntix: The TAG Heuer Connected x Super Mario with Nikes to make you jump to the next level

A smartwatch in collaboration with Nintendo? Shock and joy in equal measure. But in all seriousness, the TAG Heuer Connected is pure sports, and is…
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…
DON’T FEED THE HYPE: three alternatives to the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak
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DON’T FEED THE HYPE: three alternatives to the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak

While this series is called “Don’t Feed the Hype”, I am not saying these watches are all hype – they definitely offer aesthetics, finishes, craftsmanship,…
Casting the net: 5 under-the-radar 300m divers from Blancpain to Sinn
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Casting the net: 5 under-the-radar 300m divers from Blancpain to Sinn

The 300m depth rating is for many people a marker of what a proper diver’s watch should be, and there are some obvious contenders out…
Fed up with vintage? The best modern antidotes for under $10K from Zenith to Hublot
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Fed up with vintage? The best modern antidotes for under $10K from Zenith to Hublot

I have asked this question before, and I’m still asking it while wearing a creamy-lumed, vintage-looking diver’s watch. When do we reach peak vintage, and…
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…
DON’T FEED THE HYPE: 3 alternatives to the Rolex Daytona
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DON’T FEED THE HYPE: 3 alternatives to the Rolex Daytona

Last week we began our “Don’t Feed the Hype” series and, based on your feedback, many of you are on board with this idea of…
Five monsters of the deep: How Seiko moulds 44mm+ cases into pure comfort
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Five monsters of the deep: How Seiko moulds 44mm+ cases into pure comfort

Lately I have been parading up and down the virtual streets of SoMe, carrying a whopping placard with the words “Go Small or Go Home”.…
Help! I want a pilot’s watch but can’t decide which of these five options to buy…
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Help! I want a pilot’s watch but can’t decide which of these five options to buy…

Though I try to fight it, I can’t help but divide my collection into categories with accompanying check boxes; dress, diver, military etc. Many say…
EDITOR’S PICK: Everything you need to know about French brand Yema and their key models
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EDITOR’S PICK: Everything you need to know about French brand Yema and their key models

EDITOR’S NOTE: Yema is a small, proudly French brand with a strong following and a heritage that stretches back to 1948.  Offering in-house movements and…
G-Shock mania at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics as top athletes vote with their wrists
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G-Shock mania at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics as top athletes vote with their wrists

We’ve seen quite a collection of watches captured on the wrists of various athletes at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, everything from Rolex, F.P. Journe,…
How Swatch Group quietly developed a gamechanger for affordable GMTs
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How Swatch Group quietly developed a gamechanger for affordable GMTs

Last year, Mido, one of the brands under the Swatch Group umbrella, released the Ocean Star GMT. Our very own Thor Svaboe has a great…
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…
Five Bremont watches to check out in the metal
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Five Bremont watches to check out in the metal

The pandemic has really taken a toll on businesses around the world, with many consumers locked down and unable to visit storefronts in person. In…
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…
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…
VIDEO: A short history of Longines dive watches in the glorious ’60s
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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,…
Let’s go to work: The best watches for every job from white collar to tech
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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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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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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…
Father time: Our dads and their watches
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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…
Keen to get a discount on Rolex? With the help of eBay, it’s possible
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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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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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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,…
Want crazy value and creativity? Your next watch should be a microbrand – here are 5 brands to start you off
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.…
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…
Le Temps Celeste, 3 pieces of next-level craftsmanship from the inner sanctum of Vacheron Constantin
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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…
Ready, set, GO! The top 5 sports watches of Watches & Wonders
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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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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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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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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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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…
The top 5 Zenith watches of 2021, the brand’s best year in decades (already)
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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: 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…
The 2021 Rolex Collection ranked from least to most surprising
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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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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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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…