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RECOMMENDED LISTENING: Chrono24 CEO on the Secondary Watch Market
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RECOMMENDED LISTENING: Chrono24 CEO on the Secondary Watch Market

There are a lot of great podcasts out there on the world of watches, but the guys over at Worn & Wound do a particularly…
T+T Highlights: Sotheby’s Australia Important Jewels Auction
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T+T Highlights: Sotheby’s Australia Important Jewels Auction

Next month, Sotheby’s Australia are hosting their Important Jewels Auction in Melbourne, with a catalogue that includes a small collection of watches. The focus of…
Eureka! Joining the Casio gold rush
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Eureka! Joining the Casio gold rush

Editor’s note: I’ll be honest, there is a part of me that really likes this watch. There is something about a gold-tone full-metal G-Shock that…
EVENT: Celebrating the Omega 50th Anniversary Speedmaster
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EVENT: Celebrating the Omega 50th Anniversary Speedmaster

Last weekend, Omega treated their faithful VIPs to a night with eyes trained to the stars, and the moon, in their lush boutique at Chadstone,…
RECOMMENDED READING: Safe deposit boxes aren’t so safe
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RECOMMENDED READING: Safe deposit boxes aren’t so safe

It’s long been a staple of watch collecting advice and lore — don’t keep your watches in your sock drawer or consumer-grade safe, keep them…
RECOMMENDED READING: Why Seiko won’t be producing a 50th anniversary chronograph
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RECOMMENDED READING: Why Seiko won’t be producing a 50th anniversary chronograph

Fifty years ago, the automatic chronograph was born. Depending on which press release, it was the effort of either Zenith, Heuer (et al) or Seiko.…
RECOMMENDED READING: This is what the future of the secondary watch market looks like
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RECOMMENDED READING: This is what the future of the secondary watch market looks like

The buying and selling of second-hand watches has traditionally been an unglamorous, possibly even seedy, affair. The traditional image of that side of the industry…
EVENT: Celebrating the slender wonders of Piaget in Melbourne
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EVENT: Celebrating the slender wonders of Piaget in Melbourne

Piaget is a brand that exudes class, and has style to spare. This was something that Time+Tide and our guests got an up-close lesson in…
RECOMMENDED READING: The deconstructed Rolex Submariner
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RECOMMENDED READING: The deconstructed Rolex Submariner

Editor’s note: People love seeing the insides of a Rolex. Perhaps it’s because of their popularity or perhaps it’s the fact that their insides are…
Dive into the Longines Legend Diver Black 
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Dive into the Longines Legend Diver Black 

We’re on record as being fans of the Longines Legend Diver Black — in fact, we like it so much we’re selling it in our…
EVENT: IWC unveil the 2019 Pilot’s Collection at cosy winter speakeasy in Sydney, including the stunning Timezoner and Ceratanium TOP GUN
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EVENT: IWC unveil the 2019 Pilot’s Collection at cosy winter speakeasy in Sydney, including the stunning Timezoner and Ceratanium TOP GUN

Last night, IWC launched their new Pilot’s Collection at an intimate event in a venue dressed perfectly to capture the machismo, the aeronautical legacy and…
It’s complicated – the Glashütte Original Senator Cosmopolite in Steel
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It’s complicated – the Glashütte Original Senator Cosmopolite in Steel

Editor’s note: If big, do-anything, go-anywhere tickers are your jam, you’ll definitely want to check out the Glashütte Original Senator Cosmopolite in Steel. This is…
RECOMMENDED READING: How the Rolex Submariner became an icon and inspired legions of copycats
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RECOMMENDED READING: How the Rolex Submariner became an icon and inspired legions of copycats

For many, the Rolex Submariner is the watch. The default, the archetype. In some ways the watch has transcended its original function and become a…
Marlon Brando’s Apocalypse Now Rolex to be auctioned by Phillips
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Marlon Brando’s Apocalypse Now Rolex to be auctioned by Phillips

Marlon Brando’s Rolex GMT-Master ref. 1675, worn by him on the set of Apocalypse Now, is to be auctioned by Phillips Watches Department. The story…
RECOMMENDED READING: Trust in the Tool Watch
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RECOMMENDED READING: Trust in the Tool Watch

As you might have noticed (here, here and here), I’m quite interested in bulletproof watches being used in situations with bullets (figuratively). I enjoy, as…
The detail is in the dial for Louis Vuitton’s Only Watch entry
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The detail is in the dial for Louis Vuitton’s Only Watch entry

The other week, Nick showed us some of the highlight pieces from the upcoming Only Watch auction. There was a bunch of spicy pieces destined…
Will this stunning Moser land in your hands on its #pioneertour? If you know watch people, there’s a chance …
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Will this stunning Moser land in your hands on its #pioneertour? If you know watch people, there’s a chance …

In yet another flash of creativity and marketing cunning, H. Moser & Cie have lit up watch lovers all over the world by sending out…
RECOMMENDED READING: Ever wonder how many Kickstarter watches actually get off the ground? 
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RECOMMENDED READING: Ever wonder how many Kickstarter watches actually get off the ground? 

For better or worse, Kickstarter is now a firmly entrenched part of the watch production, retail and marketing landscape. Watches have historically been a phenomenally popular…
Gin in the game – 3 of the best Australian gins
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Gin in the game – 3 of the best Australian gins

It used to be that a bottle of Tanqueray 10, Bombay Sapphire or Plymouth Dry London Gin marked the pinnacle of class and sophistication at…
RECOMMENDED READING: It might be the biggest, but the Apple Watch hasn’t crushed the Swiss 
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RECOMMENDED READING: It might be the biggest, but the Apple Watch hasn’t crushed the Swiss 

Fun fact: Last year the Apple Watch shipped 22.5 million units. In the same period, the Swiss watch industry exported 23.7 million watches. Scary stuff…
RECOMMENDED READING: Christie’s return champion yachtsman’s stolen Rolex 
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RECOMMENDED READING: Christie’s return champion yachtsman’s stolen Rolex 

OK, so on the surface this story is nice and simple. Philip McColl, a sailor who had his engraved Rolex Submariner (a commemoration of his…
You need to follow @jackwongyf on Instagram right now
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You need to follow @jackwongyf on Instagram right now

Editor’s note: The other day we posted a bonkers video from @jackwongyf on our Instagram. It was a super ratty Rolex GMT-Master 1675 that had,…
RECOMMENDED READING: Your watch is dirtier than your toilet 
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RECOMMENDED READING: Your watch is dirtier than your toilet 

Oh ye of sensitive stomachs, look away now. In a story published in the Daily Mail (yeah, we know it’s dodge — but the headline…
RECOMMENDED READING: Peculiar economics of the vintage watch market
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RECOMMENDED READING: Peculiar economics of the vintage watch market

The watch auction market has hit serious momentum over the last four or five years, with record-breaking results being produced every season. While a portion…
RECOMMENDED READING: Can you get rich from collecting watches?
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RECOMMENDED READING: Can you get rich from collecting watches?

While antique categories such as art, furniture and artefacts have long been recognised as stores of value, watches are a relative newcomer to the game…
RECOMMENDED READING: This is what Kanye’s go-to art guy thinks of Breguet
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RECOMMENDED READING: This is what Kanye’s go-to art guy thinks of Breguet

Breguet — as we discovered last week — is a pretty classic brand. Heck, they’ve even got a line called the Classique. So when we…
The ultimate watch glossary – advanced edition. Beat rates, pallets and more
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The ultimate watch glossary – advanced edition. Beat rates, pallets and more

Editor’s note: If you missed instalments one and two of our glossary, you might want to quickly check them out, because now we’re in part…
RECOMMENDED READING: The rise of patina
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RECOMMENDED READING: The rise of patina

One of the longest and most sustained watch ‘trends’ in recent times is that of vintage and retro styled pieces. In fact, you could argue…
EVENT: Breguet’s 2019 collection lands in Melbourne
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EVENT: Breguet’s 2019 collection lands in Melbourne

Tuesday night in Melbourne was quite chilly, and rainy to boot. But that didn’t stop our watch-loving readers from assembling at Fitzroy’s Cutler & Co…
RECOMMENDED READING: 1969 – the year that changed watchmaking forever
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RECOMMENDED READING: 1969 – the year that changed watchmaking forever

In the history of the 20th century, few years are as loaded with cultural weight as the year 1969. It’s defined in our collective memory…
The ultimate watch glossary – the intermediate edition, feat. wheels, pinions and more
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The ultimate watch glossary – the intermediate edition, feat. wheels, pinions and more

Editor’s note: Last week we kicked off our series on the ultimate watch glossary — well, now it’s back and slightly more complex. Read on…
This old Blancpain Air Command commands an impressive price at auction
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This old Blancpain Air Command commands an impressive price at auction

One of the surprise highlights from the recent Swatch-stravaganza that was Time to Move was Blancpain’s Air Command – a really neat reissue of an…
Nims is not your average ambassador – the record-breaking speed climber who wears a Bremont dive watch at the top of the world
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Nims is not your average ambassador – the record-breaking speed climber who wears a Bremont dive watch at the top of the world

Brand ambassadors are an indelible part of the watch landscape. Fundamentally, an ambassador is someone — typically with a profile — who has a relationship with…
RECOMMENDED READING: Can’t stomach a smart watch? How about a smart strap
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RECOMMENDED READING: Can’t stomach a smart watch? How about a smart strap

Smart watches are here to stay. But that doesn’t mean we have to be OK with it in a mechanical watch-fancying world. But it’s hard…
RECOMMENDED READI – uh – LISTENING: Halios, Autodromo and Baltic over on the Worn & Wound podcast
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RECOMMENDED READI – uh – LISTENING: Halios, Autodromo and Baltic over on the Worn & Wound podcast

It’s 2019. So podcasts and niche indie brands are where. it’s. at. Which is why today’s recommendation is the perfect package — offering both in…
Remember when that guy bought a broken Rolex-made Panerai at a car boot sale for £10?
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Remember when that guy bought a broken Rolex-made Panerai at a car boot sale for £10?

Editor’s pick: Whenever I pop into an op shop (or thrift store for our American readers), I always make sure to have a look at…
RECOMMENDED READING: Rolex drought shows no sign of easing
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RECOMMENDED READING: Rolex drought shows no sign of easing

In yet another example of water being wet, desirable Rolex models are not easy to get. And while the issues with Rolex stock should not…
RECOMMENDED READING: Cashing in on the luxury watch bonanza
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RECOMMENDED READING: Cashing in on the luxury watch bonanza

If you pay attention to the more business-to-business end of watchland you might have noticed that UK-based mega-retailer Watches of Switzerland (not to be confused…
The Australian launch of the Longines Legend Diver at Time and Tide HQ in Melbourne was our blackest event yet
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The Australian launch of the Longines Legend Diver at Time and Tide HQ in Melbourne was our blackest event yet

At long, long last we were able to host the Australian launch of the Longines Legend Diver Black at our headquarters in Cremorne, Melbourne this…
This is why the Patek Philippe Aquanaut 20th Birthday edition was such an important signal of things to come
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This is why the Patek Philippe Aquanaut 20th Birthday edition was such an important signal of things to come

Editor’s note: To celebrate the Aquanaut’s 20th birthday in 2017, Patek Philippe released the enlarged (from 40 to 42.2mm) and quietly in charge Aquanaut ref. 5168G.…
RECOMMENDED READING: How Patek Philippe became the most desirable watch brand in the world
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RECOMMENDED READING: How Patek Philippe became the most desirable watch brand in the world

So, this article is worth it for the image alone. Aside from the fact that Indy would never wear a 5711, it’s pretty perfect. The…
RECOMMENDED READING: The long and winding history of the NATO strap 
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RECOMMENDED READING: The long and winding history of the NATO strap 

These days, “NATO strap” is a catch-all term for any sort of nylon or fabric watch strap. In reality, it’s a little more complex. The…
RECOMMENDED READING: The mythical Tornek Rayville TR-900
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RECOMMENDED READING: The mythical Tornek Rayville TR-900

In 2017, Blancpain released one of the coolest dive watches of the year, the Tribute to Fifty Fathoms MIL-SPEC, which stood out because of its…
RECOMMENDED READING: Sea Time: Watches Inspired by Sailing, Yachting and Diving
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RECOMMENDED READING: Sea Time: Watches Inspired by Sailing, Yachting and Diving

So, typically in these ‘recommended reading’ posts we link to a good watch-related read that’s — you know — on the internet. Today we’re doing…
RECOMMENDED READING: How much do you know about Sellita movements?
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RECOMMENDED READING: How much do you know about Sellita movements?

Ever since the Swatch Group clamped down on the availability of the once ubiquitous ETA movements, the name Sellita has become ever more more prominent…
RECOMMENDED READING: Omega are making us thirsty with this Casamigos Planet Ocean
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RECOMMENDED READING: Omega are making us thirsty with this Casamigos Planet Ocean

Most of the time we’re OK living in Australia. We’ve got great beaches, a laidback culture and some colloquial slang that’s more colourful than a…
RECOMMENDED READING: Rush, racing and remembering Niki Lauda
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RECOMMENDED READING: Rush, racing and remembering Niki Lauda

The inimitable Niki Lauda died yesterday, and Formula 1 lost one of its most enduring icons. And I don’t know about you, but my own…
RECOMMENDED READING: The ultimate guide to the vintage Heuer Monaco
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RECOMMENDED READING: The ultimate guide to the vintage Heuer Monaco

  The Monaco Grand Prix kicks off on May 26, and amidst the high octane and hairpin turns, it’s widely expected that we’re going to…
Our motorbike competition is closed, but the digital buying guide is still free to download
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Our motorbike competition is closed, but the digital buying guide is still free to download

There are only three days until our competition for Australian watch lovers to win a Royal Enfield Stealth Black Time+Tide Special Edition closes. Entering is…
NEWS: Jaeger-LeCoultre now offers an 8-year warranty, the longest of all major brands
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NEWS: Jaeger-LeCoultre now offers an 8-year warranty, the longest of all major brands

Even though the fine watch business might seem like a perpetual, slow-moving beast, it is one of constant, consistent progress. And as the mechanical movements…
Read the debut issue of NOW – The Watch Buying Guide online … well, now
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Read the debut issue of NOW – The Watch Buying Guide online … well, now

Last year we made our foray into the inky world of print with NOW – The Watch Buying Guide. A weighty tome that, in addition…
RECOMMENDED READING: Farer’s growth begs the question – when does a microbrand stop being micro? 
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RECOMMENDED READING: Farer’s growth begs the question – when does a microbrand stop being micro? 

Broadly speaking, microbrand is a term used to describe smaller watch brands — typically with few staff, outsourced production and a direct-to-consumer business model. The…
RECOMMENDED READING: Because of course Louis Vuitton’s Virgil Abloh wears a custom, blacked-out Patek Nautilus
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RECOMMENDED READING: Because of course Louis Vuitton’s Virgil Abloh wears a custom, blacked-out Patek Nautilus

In case you’ve been living under a particularly unfashionable rock for the last few years, you’ll know the name Virgil Abloh. Since March 2018 he’s…
The Longines Legend Diver Black is now available for pre-sale in our shop – with a sweetener
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The Longines Legend Diver Black is now available for pre-sale in our shop – with a sweetener

The Longines Legend Diver Black is available for pre-sale in our shop now! As Australians, and as AC/DC fans, it gives us great pleasure to…
Our Royal Enfield competition is open – enter now to win a Stealth Black Time+Tide Classic 500 Special Edition
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Our Royal Enfield competition is open – enter now to win a Stealth Black Time+Tide Classic 500 Special Edition

It’s black. It’s inspired by Bobber bikes from the ’50s. And it could be yours. Our competition to win a Royal Enfield Stealth Black Time+Tide…
INTRODUCING: Rado’s hit Captain Cook Automatic now comes in champagne
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INTRODUCING: Rado’s hit Captain Cook Automatic now comes in champagne

We had a hint of it a little while ago when Justin previewed the larger Captain Cook models, but now it’s official. The fan favourite…
We are giving away a Royal Enfield Stealth Black Time+Tide Special Edition Motorcycle, enter on Monday
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We are giving away a Royal Enfield Stealth Black Time+Tide Special Edition Motorcycle, enter on Monday

Watch lovers don’t need to be told that great things take time. And that’s certainly been the case leading up to this moment. As readers…
RECOMMENDED READING: This is what the future of Baselworld looks like
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RECOMMENDED READING: This is what the future of Baselworld looks like

One of the top three questions on the lips of watch lovers these days is about the lifespan of Baselworld. Well, hold onto your hats…
NEWS: Gold Rolex Daytona gifted by F1 legend Ayrton Senna to be auctioned in Geneva
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NEWS: Gold Rolex Daytona gifted by F1 legend Ayrton Senna to be auctioned in Geneva

Geneva watch auction season is rolling around again, and one of the stars of the show is this watch, a 1989 Rolex Daytona in gold.…
RECOMMENDED READING: The Tissot 1973 Chronograph is funk-tastic
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RECOMMENDED READING: The Tissot 1973 Chronograph is funk-tastic

Man, Tissot has a great back catalogue. That’s a fact that’s easy to forget sometimes, especially as the Swatch Group brand is a big player…
RECOMMENDED READING: Timex’s new watches are Made in America … sort of
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RECOMMENDED READING: Timex’s new watches are Made in America … sort of

Even though they might not be as premium a name as their Swiss counterparts, Timex is a legendary company with a long history and one…
RECOMMENDED READING: This unique Vacheron Constantin Don Pancho is coming up for auction. The big question is, how much will it go for?
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RECOMMENDED READING: This unique Vacheron Constantin Don Pancho is coming up for auction. The big question is, how much will it go for?

Vacheron Constantin is famous for its ability to create custom or one-off watches for clients (to learn more about their Les Cabinotiers department, click here).…
RECOMMENDED READING: 6 watch podcasts you should be listening to right now
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RECOMMENDED READING: 6 watch podcasts you should be listening to right now

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll probably have realised that podcasts are hot AF RN. And amidst the true crime and soft, NPR-esque…