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Watches & Wonders 2021 is cancelled, so here are our affordable favourites from last year (sob)

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18.11.20

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Watches & Wonders 2021 is cancelled, so here are our affordable favourites from last year (sob)

Editor’s note: The news out of Geneva overnight is that Watches & Wonders 2021 (formerly SIHH) is cancelled, unsurprisingly citing the “current health crisis and…

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16.11.20

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3 watches you can get from the brand new Jaeger-LeCoultre Melbourne boutique right now

The lockdown in Melbourne has made us miss a lot of things. An avocado-heavy brunch with friends. A cocktail at Eau-de-Vie. And also the opening…

8 of the best dress watches of 2020 over $10K, featuring Grand Seiko, Cartier and Jaeger-LeCoultre

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14.11.20

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8 of the best dress watches of 2020 over $10K, featuring Grand Seiko, Cartier and Jaeger-LeCoultre

Dress watches are the epitome of traditional horology. I know, sports watches are trendy and consume a large portion of the conversation – but there…

UPDATED: The complete list of Bond watches – now including “No Time to Die”

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14.11.20

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UPDATED: The complete list of Bond watches – now including “No Time to Die”

Editor’s note: Before you ask, yes we have a date. April 2, 2021. It ain’t exactly days away, but at least we know how long the…

10 of the best dress watches of 2020 under $10K, including Cartier, Nomos and Longines

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13.11.20

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10 of the best dress watches of 2020 under $10K, including Cartier, Nomos and Longines

This year has truly separated the ones who live with dress watches from the ones who love them, as fewer opportunities to dress up formally…

How do you like these apples? The best green dial watches of 2020, Part 1, including Longines, IWC and Seiko

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11.11.20

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How do you like these apples? The best green dial watches of 2020, Part 1, including Longines, IWC and Seiko

YES, we love colours! Why do we drop Instagram comments peppered with flame emojis for a Breitling or Mido rainbow dial, and yet still find…

Cut costs, not quality: 5 superb Rolex Explorer alternatives, including Grand Seiko, Tudor and more

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07.11.20

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Cut costs, not quality: 5 superb Rolex Explorer alternatives, including Grand Seiko, Tudor and more

I’m not alone in considering the Rolex Explorer one of the best examples of clean, sharp, monochromatic watches out there. But it’s fair to ask…

10 of the best sports watches of 2020 over $10K, with Rolex, Grand Seiko and Moser

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07.11.20

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10 of the best sports watches of 2020 over $10K, with Rolex, Grand Seiko and Moser

Yesterday we explored the Top 10 sports watches under $10,000, but if you are willing to stretch your budget, there is an entirely new tier…

10 of the best sports watches of 2020 under $10K, including Seiko, Longines and Bulgari

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06.11.20

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10 of the best sports watches of 2020 under $10K, including Seiko, Longines and Bulgari

Sports watches have established themselves as the most sought-after and worn watches in the world. With a greater emphasis on outdoor activity and physical health,…

The Louis Vuitton 2020 Collection delivers flying tourbillons, gem-set cases and some very special spinning cubes

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05.11.20

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The Louis Vuitton 2020 Collection delivers flying tourbillons, gem-set cases and some very special spinning cubes

Louis Vuitton are best known today for their leather goods, and historically for their travel trunks, but when it comes to watchmaking, most aren’t aware…

8 watches that might just be sub-$10k bargains at Phillips Geneva Watch Auction XII

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05.11.20

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8 watches that might just be sub-$10k bargains at Phillips Geneva Watch Auction XII

Let’s face it, watch auctions can be a little bit intimidating. The big players in the watch game are centuries-old organisations, with Christie’s and Sotheby’s…

Retail versus secondhand: which 5 Rolex models have the most inflated prices on the seconds market?

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03.11.20

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Retail versus secondhand: which 5 Rolex models have the most inflated prices on the seconds market?

Rolex watches are a universal status symbol, and among the most recognisable luxury items on the planet. The craze over their timepieces has never been…

The 5 best GMTs of 2020 over $10K, including Audemars Piguet, Hermès and more

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31.10.20

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The 5 best GMTs of 2020 over $10K, including Audemars Piguet, Hermès and more

Editor’s note: Arguably, the GMT complication is the most practical in a watch. Everyone has at least one other time zone they want to track,…

10 of the best GMTs of 2020 under 10K, including Grand Seiko, Montblanc and Yema

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30.10.20

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10 of the best GMTs of 2020 under 10K, including Grand Seiko, Montblanc and Yema

In a year devoid of international travel, the humble GMT complication has served little purpose other than keeping track of loved ones across the world.…

3 gold sports watches that are cheaper than their steel siblings, including AP, Rolex and Patek Philippe

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30.10.20

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3 gold sports watches that are cheaper than their steel siblings, including AP, Rolex and Patek Philippe

Stainless steel watches have definitely captured the hearts and wallets of collectors, with consumers joining waitlists for desired models and praying they can snag one…

The 15 best chronographs of 2020 over $10K, a vivid blend of sports, precious metals and remade icons

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24.10.20

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The 15 best chronographs of 2020 over $10K, a vivid blend of sports, precious metals and remade icons

Editor’s note: If you missed the first part of this series, make sure you check out eleven of our favourite chronographs of 2020 under $10K…

11 of the best chronographs of 2020 under $10,000 Aussie dollars (and wayyyy under $10,000USD)

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23.10.20

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11 of the best chronographs of 2020 under $10,000 Aussie dollars (and wayyyy under $10,000USD)

There’s no doubt that 2020 has been a strong year for chronograph releases. From vintage reissues to thoroughly modern expressions of the wrist-worn stopwatch, the…

What is it with celebrities and blacked-out Rolex Milgauss models? 5 examples, from Bourdain to Goldblum and beyond

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20.10.20

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What is it with celebrities and blacked-out Rolex Milgauss models? 5 examples, from Bourdain to Goldblum and beyond

Like it or loathe it, ‘modding’ watches is here to stay. And it’s increasingly accessible to you at any price point. At the lower end,…

The 5 most interesting watches sighted on Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee

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20.10.20

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The 5 most interesting watches sighted on Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee

Editor’s note: If you are like us, the word “watch” has two meanings when you’re in front of the TV — both viewing a program and inspecting…

6 fabulous rainbow watches released in 2020, from $180 – $5000+

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16.10.20

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6 fabulous rainbow watches released in 2020, from $180 – $5000+

When you hear about rainbow watches, you are typically presented with very high-cost luxury pieces that incorporate lustrous coloured gemstones that impose a very high…

8 affordable watches under $1000 that get the nod from watch snobs: 2020 Edition

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13.10.20

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8 affordable watches under $1000 that get the nod from watch snobs: 2020 Edition

At first glance, many assume that in order to get your feet wet in the horology hobby you have to shell out thousands and thousands…

3 reasons why Rolex fakes are getting so good, and some tips to avoid them from Watchfinder

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09.10.20

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3 reasons why Rolex fakes are getting so good, and some tips to avoid them from Watchfinder

Rolex fakes have existed for a very long time. But where it used to be pretty easy to spot an impostor – from the dull…

Big watches for small wrists – 10 watches that wear smaller than their case diameters Part 2

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07.10.20

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Big watches for small wrists – 10 watches that wear smaller than their case diameters Part 2

Editor’s note: As we discussed here and in Part 1 of this article, watch lug to lug is an oft misunderstood element in finding the…

Big watches for small wrists – 10 watches that wear smaller than their case diameters Part 1

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07.10.20

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Big watches for small wrists – 10 watches that wear smaller than their case diameters Part 1

Yesterday, we published an explainer on why lug to lug measurement is a better fit-telling metric than case diameter. Today, we’re continuing the theme, with…

3 watches that prove the ‘lug to lug’ measurement is a more important metric for fit than case diameter

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06.10.20

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3 watches that prove the ‘lug to lug’ measurement is a more important metric for fit than case diameter

Whenever we look at a watch’s specifications online, we generally find the usual suspects – case diameter and thickness, depth rating, type of crystal, number…

LIST: 8 of Britain’s best watches, from 600 quid, to a quarter of a million. Keep calm and click on…

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03.10.20

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LIST: 8 of Britain’s best watches, from 600 quid, to a quarter of a million. Keep calm and click on…

Editor’s note: To celebrate Time+Tide opening an office in the UK, we thought we’d revisit a story about British watchmaking that selected eight notable models…

Are there any bargains left in the current Rolex catalogue? We found four…

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02.10.20

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Are there any bargains left in the current Rolex catalogue? We found four…

It might be a coincidence, or it might be provenance. But what was once a supplier of professional tool watches for the masses has slowly…

Watches inspired by the 1920s — 5 watch designs from the ’20s that still roar from the wrist

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01.10.20

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Watches inspired by the 1920s — 5 watch designs from the ’20s that still roar from the wrist

Whether you’re a history buff, or just have a big budget for your costume parties, owning a historic timepiece can be a truly special experience.…

5 of the best watches released in 2020 under $3k, including Grand Seiko, Bulgari and Monta

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30.09.20

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5 of the best watches released in 2020 under $3k, including Grand Seiko, Bulgari and Monta

This has been a bountiful year for the horologically inclined, and full of surprises. We have gone shopping with the virtual Time+Tide gold credit card,…

Why big men look “stunning” in small watches, starring the Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, the ‘King’ Lebron James and Audemars Piguet

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27.09.20

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Why big men look “stunning” in small watches, starring the Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, the ‘King’ Lebron James and Audemars Piguet

The conversation kicked off with a comment by watch collector and dealer Eric Ku in the most recent Watch & Chill episode (skip to the timecode…

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: A Seiko you can buy for a good cause, a Longines Tuxedo, and our GPHG winners wish list

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25.09.20

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: A Seiko you can buy for a good cause, a Longines Tuxedo, and our GPHG winners wish list

It’s a dark, rainy afternoon in Melbourne with temperatures plunged back below 10 degrees. But it’s always sunny when you can write the Wind Down…

GPHG 2020 – 5 disruptive nominees that should be winners in a chaotic and disrupted year

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22.09.20

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GPHG 2020 – 5 disruptive nominees that should be winners in a chaotic and disrupted year

As the inaugural peak of Haute Horlogerie appreciation is upon us, a renewed GPHG convenes. This time with an expanded panel of judges, a semi-online…

The 5 best Longines watches released in 2020 (in a very good year)

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22.09.20

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The 5 best Longines watches released in 2020 (in a very good year)

This year has been a big one for Longines — for a couple of reasons. They have continued down the purist pathway of vintage reissues through…

Money to burn: 4 crazy watch accessories for jaded billionaires (don’t even bother looking)

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19.09.20

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Money to burn: 4 crazy watch accessories for jaded billionaires (don’t even bother looking)

As Woody Allen famously said, “Money is better than poverty, if only for financial reasons.” More specifically, it can help you cultivate a magnificent watch…

11 classic ’80s watches that will give ’80s kids shocking flashbacks

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18.09.20

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11 classic ’80s watches that will give ’80s kids shocking flashbacks

Editor’s note: We published this story at the height of Stranger Things mania, but it’s just as fun to check in on anytime for ’80s…

8 watches that are affordable and still get the nod from watch snobs

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15.09.20

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8 watches that are affordable and still get the nod from watch snobs

Editor’s note: It’s high time we updated this list, with some new additions knocking firmly on the door in 2020. But before we do that,…

5 watches specially made for movies, from Hamilton in Tenet, to Audemars Piguet in End of Days

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12.09.20

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5 watches specially made for movies, from Hamilton in Tenet, to Audemars Piguet in End of Days

Sometimes cinema prop masters get lucky. On certain rare occasions, instead of having to unearth pitch-perfect watches for a movie, brands will collaborate on brand-new…

5 heavy-duty dive watches from a range of price points that don’t monster the wrist – all sub-40mm

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04.09.20

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5 heavy-duty dive watches from a range of price points that don’t monster the wrist – all sub-40mm

Many of us are re-evaluating our preferred size of watches, as the trend is ever-increasing (or should that be shrinking?) towards 36-40mm watches for men,…

6 watches that show the best and the breadth of modern Hublot, all from the (open) Sydney Boutique

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03.09.20

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6 watches that show the best and the breadth of modern Hublot, all from the (open) Sydney Boutique

While it pains us as Victorians to write this, for we remain in the dark depths of our second lockdown, the Sydney Hublot boutique is…

6 things you may not know about Grand Seiko – Part 2

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02.09.20

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6 things you may not know about Grand Seiko – Part 2

During my visit to the Grand Seiko “Nature of Time” exhibition, in my home town of New York City, I was fortunate to learn some…

6 things you may not know about Grand Seiko – Part 1

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01.09.20

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6 things you may not know about Grand Seiko – Part 1

While Grand Seiko has more and more collectors and watch buyers on their radar, with a community of fans growing each day, there is always…

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30.08.20

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The best dials of 2020 – Part 2

Editor’s note: If you missed Part 1, make sure you check it out as it includes the likes of Moser, Chopard and Greubel Forsey. In…

Live video of 5 of the best watches from Geneva Watch Days, on the wrist

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29.08.20

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Live video of 5 of the best watches from Geneva Watch Days, on the wrist

Wow, so that was an experience I didn’t expect to have in 2020. A few days in Geneva, yes. But in August, with the sun…

3 of the best beads-of-rice bracelets on the market and the differences between them

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26.08.20

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3 of the best beads-of-rice bracelets on the market and the differences between them

The beads-of-rice bracelet, a bracelet design only a few years ago lost to the winds of time — a memory of stretched-out and rattly bracelets on…

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26.08.20

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The Best Dials of 2020 – Part 1

Me, I’m a dial man. Don’t get me wrong, I love a sharp bevelled case and intricate movements, but what gets me first is the…

5 mistakes I have made on my watch-collecting journey

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21.08.20

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5 mistakes I have made on my watch-collecting journey

Although I have not been collecting for decades, over the past five years or so I have definitely gained a lot of insight, through trial…

The Nordic way – 5 of the best Scandinavian watch brands, and the models they are known for

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21.08.20

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The Nordic way – 5 of the best Scandinavian watch brands, and the models they are known for

The Arctic is a tough environment with long dark winters, where the isolation breeds creativity and a certain strict code of design, whether they be…

4 watches that look like rip-offs that are actually legitimate

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16.08.20

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4 watches that look like rip-offs that are actually legitimate

Few things in watch world conjure more contention than the six letters that make up the word homage … and understandably so. Are homage watches…

10 great value watches under $1000 you’re likely to spot at get-togethers in America – Part 2

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15.08.20

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10 great value watches under $1000 you’re likely to spot at get-togethers in America – Part 2

The theme of this list is simple. Great value watches at reasonable prices that get the nod from watch lovers at a get-together. Because we…

5 amazing watches showing at the Grand Seiko “Nature of Time” exhibition in New York City (including the one I’d give an organ for)

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15.08.20

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5 amazing watches showing at the Grand Seiko “Nature of Time” exhibition in New York City (including the one I’d give an organ for)

Is your feed currently flooded with the Grand Seiko “Nature of Time” Exhibition in New York City? There’s a reason for that. Taking place Downtown…

7 of the best left-handed watches for long-suffering southpaws

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13.08.20

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7 of the best left-handed watches for long-suffering southpaws

Being a left-hander ain’t easy. While struggle might be overstating it slightly, there are constant daily reminders to the 10 per cent of the population…

10 of the most popular watches under $1000 spotted at get-togethers in America – Part 1

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12.08.20

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10 of the most popular watches under $1000 spotted at get-togethers in America – Part 1

As a regular attendant of various get-togethers (or ‘GTGs’ for the time poor) for watch enthusiasts in New York, you can get used to seeing…

The curious case of the Gevril Tribeca: 5 reasons why it is the king of homage watches

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08.08.20

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The curious case of the Gevril Tribeca: 5 reasons why it is the king of homage watches

Homage watches within the enthusiast community can be quite a contentious topic at times. Are they rip-offs? Cash cows? Sell-outs? Unoriginal? The reality is opinions…

6 of the best smart watches released in 2020, including Timex, Hublot and Bausele

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02.08.20

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6 of the best smart watches released in 2020, including Timex, Hublot and Bausele

Most watch enthusiasts are guilty of – at one point or another – scoffing at the advent of the smart watch, confident that they would…

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01.08.20

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5 watches that look good on any strap

It’s no secret that watches are expensive items. Whether it’s a $100 quartz Seiko or a $10,000 Rolex, you’re always trying to get the most…

Exploring the 10 Grand Seiko models exclusive to the US market

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01.08.20

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Exploring the 10 Grand Seiko models exclusive to the US market

With the United States being one of the largest importers of Swiss watches, it should come as no surprise that Grand Seiko wants to try…

5 watch releases that you might have missed in 2020, including a $200k+ Omega tourbillon

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26.07.20

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5 watch releases that you might have missed in 2020, including a $200k+ Omega tourbillon

You’d be forgiven for not really caring about whether or not there’s been any new watches released this year – there are definitely more serious…

7 of the most expensive quartz watches you can buy in 2020

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21.07.20

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7 of the most expensive quartz watches you can buy in 2020

Quartz is the middle child of the watch industry. Born between the talented mechanical genius of the first-born and the innovative technology of the new…

10 of the best digital watches you can buy in 2020, Part 2, including a cold Casio classic for 20 bucks

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19.07.20

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10 of the best digital watches you can buy in 2020, Part 2, including a cold Casio classic for 20 bucks

Digital watches remain an overlooked part of the watch world, forgotten by many who consider themselves to have ‘graduated’ to mechanical watches. But as we…

10 of the best digital watches you can buy in 2020, Part 1, including Braun, G-Shock, Hamilton and HD3

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18.07.20

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10 of the best digital watches you can buy in 2020, Part 1, including Braun, G-Shock, Hamilton and HD3

Digital watches may not be mechanical masterpieces that harken back to the romanticism of time-telling from a bygone era. But they’re an increasingly exciting corner…