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Why this is the ideal brand partner for the Zenith DEFY Midnight
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Why this is the ideal brand partner for the Zenith DEFY Midnight

Watch brands always want you to write about their new ambassadors / friends of the brand. Whenever such opportunities are dangled, there’s a tacit understanding…
Meet our new Editor and Deputy Editor – and apply for this Account Manager role if you’d like to join the team!
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Meet our new Editor and Deputy Editor – and apply for this Account Manager role if you’d like to join the team!

Today, we are more than just a bit tickled to announce that Luke Benedictus – yes, the Luke behind most of our  unputdownable ‘Weekend Reads’…
Downsizing to 36mm opens up a world of value: How to find a vintage Submariner for under $5000USD
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Downsizing to 36mm opens up a world of value: How to find a vintage Submariner for under $5000USD

The surge in popularity of Tudor seems unstoppable. The realisation that Small is the New Big has made the  Black Bay 58  a real favourite…
How Baltic became the microbrand that gatecrashed Only Watch
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How Baltic became the microbrand that gatecrashed Only Watch

It’s 2005, and on the calendar is a watch auction that has collectors chomping at the bit. On the auction block are 34 pieces including…
TAG Heuer revives the mythical Monaco “Dark Lord” for Only Watch
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TAG Heuer revives the mythical Monaco “Dark Lord” for Only Watch

Any fan of racing chronographs should be familiar with the Heuer Monaco “Dark Lord”.  Introduced in 1974, this mythical all-black Monaco was clad in a…
What watch does a veteran crocodile hunter (with only three fingers) wear?
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What watch does a veteran crocodile hunter (with only three fingers) wear?

What sort of watch does a veteran Aussie crocodile hunter wear? Well, Northern Territory Problem Crocodile Management wildlife officer Tom Nichols (how’s that for a…
Longines steps up their customer care with an increased five year warranty
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Longines steps up their customer care with an increased five year warranty

Longines have made a strong move to increase customer loyalty, while also underlining the inherent value of their Swiss craftsmanship. From next month, the brand…
Vacheron Constantin celebrates their creativity with Melbourne exhibition
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Vacheron Constantin celebrates their creativity with Melbourne exhibition

Vacheron Constantin is one of the oldest manufacturers still producing watches today. A known member of the holy trinity, their timepieces have captured the eyes,…
WA-HOO! TAG Heuer teams up with Nintendo to present the TAG Heuer Connected x Super Mario Limited Edition
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WA-HOO! TAG Heuer teams up with Nintendo to present the TAG Heuer Connected x Super Mario Limited Edition

At Time+Tide we pride ourselves on tackling how watches relate to pop culture. Sure, die-hard enthusiasts get turned on by listed specifications – calibers, diameters,…
F1 driver Lando Norris robbed of £40k Richard Mille outside Wembley
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F1 driver Lando Norris robbed of £40k Richard Mille outside Wembley

In the aftermath of Sunday’s Euro 2020 soccer final in London, Wembley descended into chaos. Even before the home crowd had watched England lose on…
#Kixntix: Pack up your duffel bag and head on safari with the khaki green Longines Spirit
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#Kixntix: Pack up your duffel bag and head on safari with the khaki green Longines Spirit

The term amalgamation is not particularly sexy, but nonetheless the recipe of success for the Longines Spirit collection. While the brand’s Hydroconquest range is all…
Could your smartwatch make you mentally tougher? The military is hopeful that it can
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Could your smartwatch make you mentally tougher? The military is hopeful that it can

In the line of duty, soldiers are routinely subjected to wildly stressful situations. How they handle that mental strain can make a vital difference to…
Recovered, recast, reinvented: The Zero West H1 Hurricane encapsulates another moment in British aviation history
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Recovered, recast, reinvented: The Zero West H1 Hurricane encapsulates another moment in British aviation history

Racing, diving, and pilot’s watches are the three pillars of the sports watch category. There is a lot of demand for these kinds of watches,…
Prepare to be mesmerised by the dial of the Laine 1817 engraved first series
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Prepare to be mesmerised by the dial of the Laine 1817 engraved first series

Torsti Laine is a relatively fresh face on the independent watchmaking scene, releasing his first watches back in 2016, but he’s quickly made a name…
First Tudor boutique in Australia opens with launch of the Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight Bronze
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First Tudor boutique in Australia opens with launch of the Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight Bronze

Tudor achieved a perfect storm in Australia recently – launching the first Tudor boutique in the country, and the 50th around the world, while at…
The Seiko Presage Style 60s SRPG05J1 and SRPG09J1 mix crazy value with vintage panache
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The Seiko Presage Style 60s SRPG05J1 and SRPG09J1 mix crazy value with vintage panache

On paper, the new Seiko Presage Style 60s collection is purportedly based on the Japanese brand’s first 1964 chronograph. But after setting this scene, Seiko…
Richard Mille launches preowned retail partnerships to help people buy with greater confidence
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Richard Mille launches preowned retail partnerships to help people buy with greater confidence

For brands like Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, Rolex and Richard Mille it is crucial to understand the best means of acquiring these pieces preowned. Unless…
Does Mido deliver the best value COSC-certified Swiss in-house chronometers available in 2021?
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Does Mido deliver the best value COSC-certified Swiss in-house chronometers available in 2021?

Is this headline a valid question, a bold claim, or simply the stone-cold truth? My knowledge of the Mido brand has recently been re-ignited. The…
Public service announcement: How to buy a watch if you’re stuck in the Sydney lockdown
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Public service announcement: How to buy a watch if you’re stuck in the Sydney lockdown

Much like the many-headed Hydra that Hercules was sent to kill in the Greek legends, the coronavirus pandemic is a beast that just won’t go…
Greubel Forsey goes vegan and will no longer use animal-based leather
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Greubel Forsey goes vegan and will no longer use animal-based leather

Greubel Forsey, creators of last year’s thought-provoking Hand Made One and regular winners of GPHG honours, are known for their intricate craftsmanship and small production…
Seiko team up with PADI to protect the oceans of the world
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Seiko team up with PADI to protect the oceans of the world

Let’s talk trash. More specifically the trash that is increasingly clogging up our oceans. Marine debris is dangerous because it harms and kills aquatic creatures…
Why do some luxury watch brands provoke genuine hate?
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Why do some luxury watch brands provoke genuine hate?

Are you on team Rolex or team Omega? Does the horological excess of Richard Mille thrill you or make you shudder? In the world of…
IN-DEPTH: The new TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 collection is a truly modern dive watch
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IN-DEPTH: The new TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 collection is a truly modern dive watch

Wardrobes need to be refreshed with the changing of seasons, houses occasionally need a lick of paint, and watch collections need to be revitalised every…
5 of the best environmentally friendly watches on the market right now
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5 of the best environmentally friendly watches on the market right now

“Environmentally friendly” isn’t a phrase that immediately comes to mind when you think of the watch industry. Craftsmanship, passion and heritage might be more likely…
This reader just found a Vacheron Constantin 222 in his sock drawer worth $115k
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This reader just found a Vacheron Constantin 222 in his sock drawer worth $115k

Paul Draper* peered into his sock drawer looking for the watch. He’d just read Nick Kenyon’s story on Time+Tide about how a new report estimates…
Baselworld 2022 is back, but does anyone care any more?
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Baselworld 2022 is back, but does anyone care any more?

Just like the Fast and Furious franchise, the Baselworld watch fair is refusing to die. That’s right, Baselworld 2022 is back, but it’s unlikely to…
At the closing spring auction of Christie’s New York , Cartier Crash-es through the estimate ceiling to outshine Andy Warhol..
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At the closing spring auction of Christie’s New York , Cartier Crash-es through the estimate ceiling to outshine Andy Warhol..

The Christie’s New York auction ended yesterday with their final event of the spring season representing an important touchstone for the market. The predicted top…
What does Kim Jong Un’s watch tell us about how his lifespan and global politics?
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What does Kim Jong Un’s watch tell us about how his lifespan and global politics?

Kim Jong Un is the leader of North Korea and understandably has a lot on his plate. From United States offers to meet and discuss…
Extra time: Which Euro 2020 manager has the best watch?
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Extra time: Which Euro 2020 manager has the best watch?

International football is beset with stubborn clichés about the playing styles of different nations. We think of France’s “Gallic flair”, the “Teutonic efficiency” of Germany,…
The Rolex Daytona gets a wild blue remix from Artisans de Genève
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The Rolex Daytona gets a wild blue remix from Artisans de Genève

After picking my jaw off the ground, I was surprised by my wide-eyed delight with Artisans de Genève’s irreverent take on the Rolex Daytona. I…
Announcing the ‘Pink Dial Project’ – an auction of pink prototypes in aid of breast cancer
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Announcing the ‘Pink Dial Project’ – an auction of pink prototypes in aid of breast cancer

The watch industry has always had a charitable streak, but never as conspicuously as it does today. Charity auctions have been a key part of…
#Kixntix: The Seiko Prospex Save The Ocean “Antarctica” and the icy cool comfort of Nike Dunk Highs
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#Kixntix: The Seiko Prospex Save The Ocean “Antarctica” and the icy cool comfort of Nike Dunk Highs

Seiko diving watches are invariably fantastic. But we all eagerly anticipate the deep blue hues and structured dials of the Save The Ocean releases which,…
Rolls Royce and Bovet team up on luxury dashboard detailing for $37m convertible
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Rolls Royce and Bovet team up on luxury dashboard detailing for $37m convertible

A couple of weeks ago, Rolls Royce announced a $37m four-seat convertible that would be almost entirely bespoke. Known as the Boat Tail, the car…
EVENT: Rado hosts the first brand sponsored meetup in NYC since COVID
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EVENT: Rado hosts the first brand sponsored meetup in NYC since COVID

The best way to describe 2020 is that it was a black hole. Obviously there were far more serious casualties and situations, but the watch…
The fight game is “legalized bank robbery” so why is Logan Paul a one watch guy?
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The fight game is “legalized bank robbery” so why is Logan Paul a one watch guy?

Editor’s note: If you were on social media in the last few days, you’re probably aware that YouTuber Logan Paul had a “boxing match” with …
Watch vs Wild – Epic photo essay of the Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic on the wrist in rugged Tasmania
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Watch vs Wild – Epic photo essay of the Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic on the wrist in rugged Tasmania

There was a moment during the all-action Tasmanian launch of the Rado Captain Cook in high-tech ceramic that neatly summed up how this launch was…
Grand Seiko opens new boutique in SoHo, NYC in partnership with Watches of Switzerland
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Grand Seiko opens new boutique in SoHo, NYC in partnership with Watches of Switzerland

I know some of you may be thinking: “Doesn’t Grand Seiko already have a boutique in SoHo?” The storefront that opened last year was a…
Fake charity muggers steal Rolex watches using David Blaine trick
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Fake charity muggers steal Rolex watches using David Blaine trick

Imagine you’re walking down the street, minding your own business, when someone stops you and asks if you have time to sign a petition to…
5 Mido watches to buy in the T+T Shop right now
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5 Mido watches to buy in the T+T Shop right now

Founded more than a century ago, Mido is a brand that has some serious history behind it. From producing watches for the founder of Bugatti,…
Inside a $140,000 watch scam (& how to avoid getting conned yourself)
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Inside a $140,000 watch scam (& how to avoid getting conned yourself)

The buyer seemed totally legit. He’d contacted Gautaman Senivasan, a Singapore watch collector/trader (@Calibre65.SG) to express interest in buying an F.P. Journe Chronomètre Bleu. As…
Do you secretly have a fortune worth of watches sitting in your drawer?
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Do you secretly have a fortune worth of watches sitting in your drawer?

Most watch collectors know, down to the dollar, how much each of their watches are worth. But there’s an even bigger number of watch owners…
A concept car for the wrist: Girard-Perregaux teams up with Aston Martin on the Tourbillon with Three Flying Bridges
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A concept car for the wrist: Girard-Perregaux teams up with Aston Martin on the Tourbillon with Three Flying Bridges

You never really know what to expect from a brand collaboration. When I first saw that Aston Martin had teamed up with Girard-Perregaux, courtesy of…
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…
Art dealer loses 1976 Rolex Daytona worth $350k in skiing accident – insurer refuses to pay up
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Art dealer loses 1976 Rolex Daytona worth $350k in skiing accident – insurer refuses to pay up

In March 2019, Christopher Jones had a very bad day. The British art dealer was skiing in Aspen, Colorado when he crashed on the mountain.…
The G-Shock you need to be of drinking age to buy…
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The G-Shock you need to be of drinking age to buy…

G-Shock is an industry leader in super fun and super accessible collaboration pieces. They love marrying their  trustworthy designs with popular culture and, if you…
#Kixntix: The casual luxury of the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Titanium GMT Chronograph with Louis Vuitton high tops
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#Kixntix: The casual luxury of the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Titanium GMT Chronograph with Louis Vuitton high tops

Within seven years of its debut in 2017, the Bulgari Octo Finissimo is already a modern-day classic, its slender and aggressively architectural shape transforming the…
Watches & Wonders: The People’s Choice Awards – Best Watch Under 10K
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Watches & Wonders: The People’s Choice Awards – Best Watch Under 10K

In the wake of Watches & Wonders, watch channel founders Wei Koh of Revolution, Robert-Jan Broer of Fratello, Frank Geelen of Monochrome, and our very…
Three curious takeaways from the Tudor Black Bay Ceramic launch
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Three curious takeaways from the Tudor Black Bay Ceramic launch

Wow. If you read my latest Tudor article detailing our favorite rumours ahead of the May 25th launch you’ll understand my shock yesterday morning when…
NEW COLUMN – Cheap Bastard: The Breda Of The Pack
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NEW COLUMN – Cheap Bastard: The Breda Of The Pack

First up, an introduction as to how this column is going to run and for that a high-end car metaphor is required. The majority of…
Got a big job interview? Meet the brand loaning people free watches to help them to seal the deal
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Got a big job interview? Meet the brand loaning people free watches to help them to seal the deal

It started, like so many admirable ideas, in a pub garden over a few pints on a sunny day. Nicholas Bowman-Scargill, the Managing Director of…
It’s here! Aussies can now preorder the new Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 in all colours (yes, including blue)
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It’s here! Aussies can now preorder the new Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 in all colours (yes, including blue)

Editor’s note: Occasionally things happen on Time+Tide that will remind you we’re based out of the most preposterously remote capital city to Switzerland – Melbourne,…
Is this the only truly democratic sales process? Get on board for the Kurono Anniversary 朱鷺:TOKI
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Is this the only truly democratic sales process? Get on board for the Kurono Anniversary 朱鷺:TOKI

If you have followed my coverage here on Time+Tide, you’ll be well aware I am a huge fan of Kurono watches. The brand has cultivated…
Why the Cambodian Prime Minister is being politically threatened over his watch collection
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Why the Cambodian Prime Minister is being politically threatened over his watch collection

If you’re a head of state in a democratic country, it generally isn’t a good idea to wear your best watches in public.  Bill Clinton,…
Can’t afford a $100m Picasso painting? What about his watch instead?
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Can’t afford a $100m Picasso painting? What about his watch instead?

Last Thursday, Christies sold Picasso’s Woman Sitting by a Window in New York for USD$103.4M, the bidding lasting a full 19 minutes. This was the fifth…
Three men apprehended for robbery of a Richard Mille RM 11-03 in Beverly Hills
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Three men apprehended for robbery of a Richard Mille RM 11-03 in Beverly Hills

Back in March, we covered the story of a horrific watch theft in Beverly Hills California where a Richard Mille robbery occurred leaving an undisclosed…
Raise your glasses to the Bell & Ross #NEGRONITIME for The Rake and #SPRITZOCLOCK for Revolution
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Raise your glasses to the Bell & Ross #NEGRONITIME for The Rake and #SPRITZOCLOCK for Revolution

Wow. I am a confirmed dial fetishist and I love bold colours. So why have Bell & Ross and our good friend Wei Koh, founder…
EVENT: A night at the museum with Jaeger-LeCoultre
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EVENT: A night at the museum with Jaeger-LeCoultre

Night at the Museum didn’t win many awards, despite Ben Stiller’s best efforts to portray a newbie security guard at the Museum of Natural History.…
VIDEO: The pitch-perfect Tissot PRX brings you an integrated steel sports watch for a bargain price
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VIDEO: The pitch-perfect Tissot PRX brings you an integrated steel sports watch for a bargain price

Editor’s note: The heat around the pitch-perfect Tissot PRX models has not died down, and neither has the demand, which is understandable when you consider…
RJ from Fratello is offering a Limited Edition Speedmaster Fountain Pen for your vote on 2021’s most innovative watch
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RJ from Fratello is offering a Limited Edition Speedmaster Fountain Pen for your vote on 2021’s most innovative watch

Like I say in this video, separating what’s “actually” new versus what a brand tells you is new, and what’s truly innovative from the marketing…
Fury about the Australian Prime Minister’s “Rolex” actually fake news
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Fury about the Australian Prime Minister’s “Rolex” actually fake news

We all love a salacious story about a politician, especially when it makes them look like a rotten old hypocrite. Embattled Australian Prime Minister Scott…
We’ve teamed up with Fratello, Monochrome and Revolution to bring you the least official Watches & Wonders wrap possible
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We’ve teamed up with Fratello, Monochrome and Revolution to bring you the least official Watches & Wonders wrap possible

Entertainment is an imperfect art, Zoom is no place to do a Watch Fair debrief, and the integrity of official awards in the watch industry…
May the fourth be with you: Two Star Wars watches at opposite ends of the pricing spectrum
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May the fourth be with you: Two Star Wars watches at opposite ends of the pricing spectrum

The force is strong today. We can all get in touch with our inner Midi-chlorians as we say to each other “May the fourth be…
The new adventures of the Cartier Tank include a solar-powered watch
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The new adventures of the Cartier Tank include a solar-powered watch

One mark of a great dress watch is to what extent it can be dressed up or down, and Cartier’s Tank design is surely one…