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Great ‘Grams: A beautiful Bulgari and more …

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17.01.20

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Great ‘Grams: A beautiful Bulgari and more …

Welcome back to Great ’Grams, where we take a look at some of my favourite Instagram posts of the last week, by some of the…

These were the 3 best Jaquet Droz watches of 2019

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These were the 3 best Jaquet Droz watches of 2019

As is the case with every other year in recent times, 2019 was a very, very good one for the inimitable Swiss watchmaker Jaquet Droz.…

Two time zones and twice the fun: 5 of our favourite GMT watches

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17.01.20

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Two time zones and twice the fun: 5 of our favourite GMT watches

Few complications you’ll find on a wristwatch can claim to have more real-world practicality than a wristwatch equipped with a GMT complication. The ability to…

Weekend watch spotting with JR: featuring the Rose and the Crown

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13.01.20

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Weekend watch spotting with JR: featuring the Rose and the Crown

This weekend, I wore my Swatch Sistem51 Hodinkee Generation 1986 and went out in search of what other like-minded individuals had decided to attach to…

These were 5 of the best new Seiko watches of 2019

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12.01.20

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These were 5 of the best new Seiko watches of 2019

Where to begin with Seiko in 2019? The Japanese watchmaker has been on a veritable roll for quite some time now, but for the last…

Nick’s 2019 $20K fantasy watch collection

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10.01.20

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Nick’s 2019 $20K fantasy watch collection

Selecting the best watches of 2019 with an unlimited budget is one thing. But those of us who aren’t hip-hop stars or oil tycoons have…

3 Tudors that got everyone talking in 2019

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09.01.20

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3 Tudors that got everyone talking in 2019

2019 was an exciting year for Tudor, as the iconic Swiss watchmaker released several models that collectively surprised and even inspired the greater horological community.…

These were the 3 most expensive watches sold on eBay in 2019

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09.01.20

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These were the 3 most expensive watches sold on eBay in 2019

eBay, the largest online auction website in the world and, rather notably, the first site in the world to support peer-to-peer transactions, is of course…

Porthole perfection: Our top 5 Hublot watches from 2019

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08.01.20

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Porthole perfection: Our top 5 Hublot watches from 2019

Horological disruptors Hublot were on a veritable roll last year, releasing a great many new and innovative timepieces that once again show why they are…

Technicolour treats: The most colourful watches of 2019

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07.01.20

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Technicolour treats: The most colourful watches of 2019

Last year saw the release of a great many brilliant and colourful timepieces that aren’t shy of living on the brighter side of life. In…

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07.01.20

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James’ 5 favourite stories of 2019

2019 was a full-on year here at Time+Tide — we launched Australia’s premier watch club, the second edition of our magazine, NOW Issue 2, became the…

Best of both worlds: 3 excellent two-tone watches released in 2019

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05.01.20

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Best of both worlds: 3 excellent two-tone watches released in 2019

Nothing says versatility and breadth of ability like a two-tone watch, and while the steel and gold aesthetic has been considered more than a touch…

Coming off third best: 4 great bronze watches from 2019

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05.01.20

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Coming off third best: 4 great bronze watches from 2019

One of the most polarising materials to make a return to prominence in watchmaking over the last couple of years has been bronze. Why does…

A guide to microbrand watches with big-box quality under $6000

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04.01.20

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A guide to microbrand watches with big-box quality under $6000

How to define microbrand watches is a conversation topic that has worn out many watch journalists’ tongues. With proposed criteria ranging from price to retail…

Top of the podium: 5 of 2019’s best gold watches

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04.01.20

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Top of the podium: 5 of 2019’s best gold watches

Nothing says flex like a solid gold timepiece. Doesn’t matter what sort of gold it is either — yellow, white, pink … if it’s 18k, then…

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03.01.20

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The best watch ads of the last 50 years

The importance of advertising in the world of luxury watchmaking can hardly be overstated. How a brand is perceived is everything. An effective campaign cannot…

Under the cuff: Our 5 favourite dress watches of 2019

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31.12.19

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Under the cuff: Our 5 favourite dress watches of 2019

Staples, all good watch collections need to have staple pieces. A versatile daily beater, a rugged weekend warrior, a lauded grail watch and, of course,…

LIST: James Robinson’s favourite watch photos from 2019

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LIST: James Robinson’s favourite watch photos from 2019

It pains me so to admit this, but oftentimes a story is only as good as the photos that accompany it — especially when you’re…

Fully charged: 4 of the best quartz watches of 2019

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30.12.19

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Fully charged: 4 of the best quartz watches of 2019

Yes, the technology almost single-handedly destroyed the Swiss watch industry, but whether you want to admit it or not, quartz watches are brilliantly impressive, and…

LIST: Time+Tide photographer Jason’s favourite watch photos from 2019

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LIST: Time+Tide photographer Jason’s favourite watch photos from 2019

I asked Jason, Time+Tide’s resident photographer, if he could tell me his favourite watch photos from 2019 that he had captured, without quite realising the…

3 of our favourite pilot’s watches that took flight in 2019

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3 of our favourite pilot’s watches that took flight in 2019

2019 has seen the rise of many, many trends in watchmaking — steel sports watches with integrated bracelets, bronze cases, limited editions … you get the…

James’ top 5 favourite wristwatches of 2019

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29.12.19

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James’ top 5 favourite wristwatches of 2019

Many people who I respect in this industry have opined that 2019 hasn’t been a particularly exciting or fruitful year for watch releases … and…

5 things you never knew about the Rolex Daytona

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28.12.19

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5 things you never knew about the Rolex Daytona

As one of the most important model series in the world today, the Rolex Daytona is used to living life in the spotlight. What that…

6 of the best fashion watch brands that are serious watchmakers

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28.12.19

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6 of the best fashion watch brands that are serious watchmakers

For lovers of Haute Horlogerie, the term “fashion watch” is often akin to a cuss word. But one doesn’t have to dig very far into…

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27.12.19

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Luke’s 5 favourite watches of 2019

I’ve certainly had less turbulent years. In 2019, I quit a stable job, hurled myself into start-up life and lived with my in-laws for 10…

5 things you never knew about Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak

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26.12.19

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5 things you never knew about Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak

If you regard yourself as a fan of luxury watchmaking, it’s probably fair enough to assume that you have heard of the Audemars Piguet Royal…

All wound up: 3 great manual winding watches released in 2019

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25.12.19

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All wound up: 3 great manual winding watches released in 2019

There are several reasons why some motoring enthusiasts will always gravitate to an automobile with a manually operated transmission: more involvement, a greater sense of connection,…

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24.12.19

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XXXL: 3 of the biggest watches of 2019

One of the biggest trends for timepieces of the last decade has been oversized case dimensions that stretch well into the 45mm plus category. And…

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23.12.19

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H2-Whoa: Our top 5 dive watches of 2019

This year has seen countless examples of new and exciting dive watches flood the already perpetually popular sub-genre. And while most new entrants into the…

LIST: Luke Benedictus’ 5 favourite stories of 2019

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22.12.19

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LIST: Luke Benedictus’ 5 favourite stories of 2019

It’s that time of the year where we sift misty-eyed through the archives, getting nostalgic about the horological highlights from the past 12 months. From…

Cheap thrills: 3 top chronographs for under a grand

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21.12.19

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Cheap thrills: 3 top chronographs for under a grand

Chronographs are, to this day, one of the most useful complications you can find on a wrist watch. They’re just so practical — whether you’re…

LIST: Nick Kenyon’s Favourite Watch Photos from 2019

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20.12.19

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LIST: Nick Kenyon’s Favourite Watch Photos from 2019

Just like new parents have a large number of bad photos of their children on their phones, watch collectors have a large number of bad…

LIST: Nick Kenyon’s 5 favourite articles of 2019

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16.12.19

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LIST: Nick Kenyon’s 5 favourite articles of 2019

As 2019 draws to a close and I get the opportunity to reflect on the year that was (as well as prepare for endless upcoming…

Watches worn by Al Pacino on the big screen

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11.12.19

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Watches worn by Al Pacino on the big screen

As promised in the article on Robert De Niro and his watches in film, we are following up with watches worn by Al Pacino. Pacino…

VIDEO: 5 reasons Chopard are horological heavy hitters

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10.12.19

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VIDEO: 5 reasons Chopard are horological heavy hitters

It’s been a big year for Chopard, thanks in part to the release of the Alpine Eagle, the first ever steel watch from the brand,…

3 Longines for under $5K on their online store that represent value propositions

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05.12.19

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3 Longines for under $5K on their online store that represent value propositions

One of the greatest things about Longines is their history — the Swiss marque was established almost two centuries ago, way back in 1832. This heritage gives…

Santa’s little helpers: 3 Longines tool watches for the festive season

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02.12.19

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Santa’s little helpers: 3 Longines tool watches for the festive season

Believe it or not, somehow there are just 23 short days left until Christmas, and if you haven’t bought your presents yet … you’re in…

3 highlights from the Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers 2019 exhibition in Singapore

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01.12.19

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3 highlights from the Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers 2019 exhibition in Singapore

The Les Cabinotiers experience in Singapore, which combined lots of quality time in the company of Vacheron Constantin’s Style and Heritage Director, Christian Selmoni, with…

Watches of note worn by Robert De Niro in films

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27.11.19

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Watches of note worn by Robert De Niro in films

Martin Scorsese’s latest crime film, The Irishman, is released on Netflix in Australia on November 27. It is based on the book I Heard You…

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26.11.19

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WATCHSPOTTING: At Dubai Watch Week 2019

In a city as affluent as Dubai, it isn’t a surprise to see some pretty wild watches come out to play at the city’s own…

Keeping it classic: 3 of the best Hublot Classic Fusions

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24.11.19

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Keeping it classic: 3 of the best Hublot Classic Fusions

It’s fair to say that Hublot is mostly known for their iconic range of Big Bang timepieces. And that’s completely understandable, as the Big Bang…

5 fresh summer flavours for a DOXA summer

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5 fresh summer flavours for a DOXA summer

Summer is now thankfully just around the corner, which means we can ditch the black on black garb and finally bring some colour back into…

Going out with a bang: 3 of the best Hublot Big Bangs

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18.11.19

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Going out with a bang: 3 of the best Hublot Big Bangs

Ever since its unveiling way back in 2005 at Baselworld, Hublot’s Big Bang has been not only an inimitable collection of timepieces but also a…

3 great steel sports watches for under $3K

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3 great steel sports watches for under $3K

As much as it pains me to say it, for most people out there, spending anything more than a few hundred dollars for a wristwatch…

8 incredible vintage watches from Vacheron Constantin Les Collectionneurs

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17.11.19

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8 incredible vintage watches from Vacheron Constantin Les Collectionneurs

I have always found it strange that the majority of watch brands, who rely so heavily on their long history to market their watches, also…

3 TAG Heuer Calibre 16s that can do it all

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3 TAG Heuer Calibre 16s that can do it all

TAG Heuer has been using its venerable chronograph-equipped Calibre 16 movement for more than two decades now. In fact, the storied movement has been utilised…

Smart Money: 5 of the best buys from Only Watch 2019

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10.11.19

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Smart Money: 5 of the best buys from Only Watch 2019

Most of the hype around the results of Only Watch 2019 has been wholly and solely squared at the monumental, record-breaking price achieved by the…

Top 3 most expensive watches sold at Only Watch 2019, also featuring Audemars Piguet and F.P. Journe

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10.11.19

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Top 3 most expensive watches sold at Only Watch 2019, also featuring Audemars Piguet and F.P. Journe

Patek Philippe’s entry into Only Watch 2019, the one-of-a-kind stainless steel Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime ref. 6300A, has just smashed, in fact obliterated, the record…

Affordable watch winners, just in time for summer

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05.11.19

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Affordable watch winners, just in time for summer

Editor’s note: As summer is swiftly approaching (in the Southern Hemisphere), a couple of friends who are into watches and I have been increasingly keen…

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Top 5 Grand Seiko dials of 2019

It has been a stellar year for Grand Seiko, with the Japanese watchmaker releasing not only a bevy of new iterations of some of their…

5 Longines heritage timepieces for every occasion

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5 Longines heritage timepieces for every occasion

Longines offer a great many different styles of timepieces across five unique collections in their portfolio of wristwatches. And while each of the five collections…

Best of British – 4 celebs who rock Bremont watches

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28.10.19

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Best of British – 4 celebs who rock Bremont watches

Whether watch enthusiasts want to admit it or not, there is definitely a curiosity when it comes to celebrity watch spotting. It’s a guilty pleasure for…

Have watch will travel – 5 GMTs under $5K that are ready to hit the road

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25.10.19

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Have watch will travel – 5 GMTs under $5K that are ready to hit the road

Watches with complications — like the chronograph, moonphase or, in this case, the GMT — are less about practical function and more about possibility. Sure, these…

These 4 watches are a sure bet for this year’s Spring Racing Carnival

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23.10.19

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These 4 watches are a sure bet for this year’s Spring Racing Carnival

With Melbourne’s world famous Spring Racing Carnival now in full swing, there’s a fair bit of chatter about what sort of watch you should be…

Panda-monium! 8 panda-dialled chronographs for all your high-contrast sporty needs

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14.10.19

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Panda-monium! 8 panda-dialled chronographs for all your high-contrast sporty needs

Maybe I’m going colourblind or maybe it’s becoming more prevalent – either way, I’m spotting more and more panda dials out there on wrists. Actually,…

The heritage heavy hitters – 10 of 2019’s best vintage reissues

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The heritage heavy hitters – 10 of 2019’s best vintage reissues

Every year in watchland we’re treated to a fresh crop of heritage reissues — modern interpretations of designs of yore. It’s a market category that’s…

4 banging weekend watches for under $500

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07.10.19

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4 banging weekend watches for under $500

It’s all very well and good having a mainstay, go-to timepiece that you can rely on for daily duties Monday to Friday, but what happens…

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06.10.19

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3 of the best ladies watches at GPHG

With the watchmaking industry’s famed awards ceremony, the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève — or as it’s more commonly known, GPHG — fast approaching, we thought we’d…

Hype beasts – 5 of this year’s most unobtainable watches

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30.09.19

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Hype beasts – 5 of this year’s most unobtainable watches

While there are some enthusiasts out there who feel as though the vast majority of new watches released at this year’s Baselworld and SIHH were…

Size is the prize: 3 seriously big watches

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28.09.19

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Size is the prize: 3 seriously big watches

While there are many watch enthusiasts out there who consider timepieces with a case size of between 36mm and 40mm to be sitting in the…

3 affordable timepieces that get the nod from watch snobs

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25.09.19

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3 affordable timepieces that get the nod from watch snobs

There are certain watches out there in the horological ether that are not only lauded by loyal followers but also able to accomplish a hell…

3 seriously underrated watches released in 2019

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3 seriously underrated watches released in 2019

A great watch should always get the recognition it deserves; however, sometimes that just simply isn’t the case. Whether it’s down to hyped timepieces being…

4 stealth watches to help you fly under the radar

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4 stealth watches to help you fly under the radar

The very utterance of the words “must have” when talking about the ideal watch collection will almost always lead to, at the very least, enthusiastic…