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INTERVIEW: Australian watchmaker Reuben Schoots is the first of his kind
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INTERVIEW: Australian watchmaker Reuben Schoots is the first of his kind

The Rolex brand is older than the city of Canberra, a fact that shows not only Australia’s youth, but, by contrast, just how old watchmaking…
LVMH is out, Basel is dead, so here’s the three things I won’t miss and the one tasty grilled treat that I will…
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LVMH is out, Basel is dead, so here’s the three things I won’t miss and the one tasty grilled treat that I will…

Stick a fork in Basel, she’s done. LVMH has just announced they’re following Rolex and Patek to Geneva in April of 2021. And I choose…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: What, there’ve been some watches released? I beg your pardon?
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: What, there’ve been some watches released? I beg your pardon?

Miracle of miracles, it’s a Friday Wind Down that is not another miserable news bulletin about a global pandemic that is coming for our lives…
How did Baselworld die? What happened? We created a timeline of events, and it’s basically the plot of ‘Marriage Story’
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How did Baselworld die? What happened? We created a timeline of events, and it’s basically the plot of ‘Marriage Story’

Do you remember the feeling of watching Marriage Story? The way that, despite the flashes of intimacy and connection between Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson,…
This curiously affordable gold Universal Genève owned by Elvis Presley is up for sale (again)
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This curiously affordable gold Universal Genève owned by Elvis Presley is up for sale (again)

You may have heard the news that Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson contracted coronavirus while filming the untitled Elvis Presley biopic in Australia;…
“Knock me out and you’ll get my Rolex” – what happened when Tyson Fury fought Anthony Joshua
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“Knock me out and you’ll get my Rolex” – what happened when Tyson Fury fought Anthony Joshua

It’s the clash of the titans that every boxing fan wants to see: Tyson “the Gypsy King” Fury, the WBC champion, taking on Anthony Joshua,…
H. Moser & Cie started a joke that started the whole world wanting, now it’s ready for your wrist, for real
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H. Moser & Cie started a joke that started the whole world wanting, now it’s ready for your wrist, for real

Anyone remember H. Moser & Cie.’s “April Fools” prank from last year? We just revisited it on our Instagram stories. If you missed it, allow…
Bid now on this awesome Halios unique piece and support Vancouver General Hospital’s COVID-19 Response Fund
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Bid now on this awesome Halios unique piece and support Vancouver General Hospital’s COVID-19 Response Fund

Halios is one of the most popular microbrands in Australia. At an average Aussie get-together odds are you’re almost certainly going to see a Seaforth…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: No watches for you 2020 says Patek, while Sheeran and Mayer tie 2-2 in the polls!
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: No watches for you 2020 says Patek, while Sheeran and Mayer tie 2-2 in the polls!

Well, what else can possibly happen in this beleaguered watch industry of ours? Fairs are cancelled. Roadshows are roadblocked. Even events are a sweet, champagne-flavoured…
As of today, you can buy Patek Philippe online. Will COVID-19 force more brands into e-commerce? 
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As of today, you can buy Patek Philippe online. Will COVID-19 force more brands into e-commerce? 

A crisis can often prove the catalyst for change. Amid the chaos, we’re forced to rethink how we do things — often with positive results. The…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Feat. Celebrity Death Match, Notorious Robberies and Every Watch Tells A Story returns!
Every Watch Tells a Story
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Feat. Celebrity Death Match, Notorious Robberies and Every Watch Tells A Story returns!

Good news is about as rare these days as a Hodinkee Limited Edition, especially the cache of their Limited Editions they released at retail this…
Some good news in the gloom, we just sent out the first round of bushfire donations!
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Some good news in the gloom, we just sent out the first round of bushfire donations!

Good news is hard to find in today’s locked down, socially distanced world. But we have some. Because today, after patiently waiting for all watches…
BREAKING NEWS: Rolex shuts down production for 10 days, closing three factories
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BREAKING NEWS: Rolex shuts down production for 10 days, closing three factories

Rolex Chief Executive Jean-Frédéric Dufour has today informed Rolex staff that they will be shutting down three factories in response to the increasing threat of…
Is AFL star Dustin Martin’s hook-up with luxury watch chain Kennedy a case of retailers finally getting real?
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Is AFL star Dustin Martin’s hook-up with luxury watch chain Kennedy a case of retailers finally getting real?

Luxury brands invariably dangle a world of mahogany-panelled exclusivity. Viewed through the prism of their marketing, life is presented as a stately whirl of weekend…
Studios behind Bond decide this is no time to die, and postpone release until November
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Studios behind Bond decide this is no time to die, and postpone release until November

What was last week a meme is now no joke. The next Bond film has been postponed from April to November, because, as the saying…
No Baselworld this year, for the first time since World War 1
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No Baselworld this year, for the first time since World War 1

It was only a day ago that the watch world was reacting to the cancellation of Watches & Wonders Geneva (formerly SIHH), as a result…
Coronavirus cancels Watches & Wonders 2020, is Baselworld next?
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Coronavirus cancels Watches & Wonders 2020, is Baselworld next?

Watches & Wonders Geneva (formerly SIHH) has been cancelled in an announcement by the FHH overnight, as a result of the growing concerns around the…
What are these Swatch X 007 watches I’m seeing and can I still buy them?
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What are these Swatch X 007 watches I’m seeing and can I still buy them?

Swatch just dropped their latest James Bond collaboration – the Swatch X 007 Tribute Collection – and the big question on everyone’s lips is ……
Jean-Claude Biver reveals “the most beautiful watch I have ever seen”
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Jean-Claude Biver reveals “the most beautiful watch I have ever seen”

Jean-Claude Biver is a horological superhero. The legendary watch entrepreneur brought Blancpain back to life, resuscitated Omega and turned Hublot into a super-brand for which…
What is it with Perth and Daytonas? Glenn explains his ‘unusual’ 116500LN in the days after Horology House scandal
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What is it with Perth and Daytonas? Glenn explains his ‘unusual’ 116500LN in the days after Horology House scandal

The week before last, three members of the T+T team went on a national roadshow. Though, in reality, it was more of an airshow, considering…
BUSINESS NEWS: Swiss watch exports unaffected by Coronavirus outbreak yet, according to FHH
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BUSINESS NEWS: Swiss watch exports unaffected by Coronavirus outbreak yet, according to FHH

While the Coronavirus outbreak certainly offers a number of reasons for the watch industry at large to be concerned, its effects haven’t been severely felt…
Join us at our first ever ‘Indie Explorer’ night at Time+Tide HQ in Melbourne
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Join us at our first ever ‘Indie Explorer’ night at Time+Tide HQ in Melbourne

Friday, February 28 will be our first ‘Indie Explorer’ night at Time+Tide HQ, with a number of small, lesser-known brands on hand for exploration. They…
It’s nearly time for the Watch & Act! Wrap Party and you’re invited
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It’s nearly time for the Watch & Act! Wrap Party and you’re invited

In just 10 days, on Saturday the 29th February, we will be throwing a bash at our headquarters to celebrate the recent Watch & Act!…
Melbourne Franck Muller boutique robbed in broad daylight by man wielding syringe, hammer and bad wig
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Melbourne Franck Muller boutique robbed in broad daylight by man wielding syringe, hammer and bad wig

**UPDATE: We have had confirmation from Franck Muller Australia that the stolen model is a round diamond watch, model number 4200 QZ R D3 CD…
Watch & Act! World Watch Auction Wrap Party to be held in Melbourne, limited tickets and a T-shirt now available here
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Watch & Act! World Watch Auction Wrap Party to be held in Melbourne, limited tickets and a T-shirt now available here

Life moves pretty fast, but before it can get away from us, and the stunning generosity shown towards Australia is forgotten – when one crisis…
Coronavirus chaos as Bulgari pulls out of Baselword 2020, and Australian boutique openings cancelled
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Coronavirus chaos as Bulgari pulls out of Baselword 2020, and Australian boutique openings cancelled

The Bulgari booth is among the most grand at the Baselworld fair. Opposite TAG Heuer at the entry to Hall 1, it is a glittering…
Daft Punk is not playing at our house. It’s better. HSNY is at our office to party.
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Daft Punk is not playing at our house. It’s better. HSNY is at our office to party.

I don’t know about you, Australian watch lovers, but I’ve always looked lustfully, enviously and with more than just a faint sense of sadness at…
RECOMMENDED READING: Vacheron Constantin are removing the dangers of buying vintage watches
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RECOMMENDED READING: Vacheron Constantin are removing the dangers of buying vintage watches

Towards the end of last year I was fortunate enough to experience the Vacheron Constantin Les Collectionneurs watches in the metal. They are a shining…
What we know so far about the alleged fake Rolex scandal engulfing popular YouTuber @horologyhouse
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What we know so far about the alleged fake Rolex scandal engulfing popular YouTuber @horologyhouse

It’s Australia’s biggest watch scandal in living memory. Hell, if anything is going to end up with a ‘-gate’ suffix in our world, it’s this.…
‘Watch & Act!’ World Watch Auction results: Over $200K raised!
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‘Watch & Act!’ World Watch Auction results: Over $200K raised!

We’re very proud to announce that the ‘Watch & Act!’ World Watch Auction in aid of the Australian bushfire crisis has raised more than $200,000…
Fingerpickin’ good: Queen’s Brian May teams up with Seiko to make a watch inspired by his guitar
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Fingerpickin’ good: Queen’s Brian May teams up with Seiko to make a watch inspired by his guitar

Poodle-haired rock god Brian May is world famous as the lead guitarist in Queen who shaped their sound with his nimble-fingered picking and razor-sharp melodies.…
“Watch & Act!” Auction – The Final Additions #2
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“Watch & Act!” Auction – The Final Additions #2

Finally, we have the last additions to the “Watch & Act!” Auction. Lot 22: TAG Heuer – Unique Piece, Autavia Caliber 5 ‘Watch & Act!’…
“Watch & Act!” Auction Item – Lot 17: A gorgeous green Middle Eastern Limited Edition Bell & Ross
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“Watch & Act!” Auction Item – Lot 17: A gorgeous green Middle Eastern Limited Edition Bell & Ross

This eye-catching special edition, launched at the Dubai Watch Week 2019, features a satin-finished steel case and lush starburst dial inspired by the green in…
How could a humble watch bracelet win a watch fair? The Hublot Big Bang Integral just did exactly that, but why? How?
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How could a humble watch bracelet win a watch fair? The Hublot Big Bang Integral just did exactly that, but why? How?

OK, let’s dispense with any hype and get down to it. Sixty per cent of watches are sold on a bracelet and this is a…
“Watch & Act!” Auction Item – Lot 14: The striking Alpina Manufacture Flyback Chronograph
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“Watch & Act!” Auction Item – Lot 14: The striking Alpina Manufacture Flyback Chronograph

With its striking appearance, the ‘Full Black’ Alpina 4 Manufacture Flyback Chronograph demonstrates an aggressive and distinctive personality. The model features an intense black PVD-coated…
Stunning video footage of a (fantasy) yellow gold Rolex ‘Hulk’ Submariner emerges, prompting Basel predictions
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Stunning video footage of a (fantasy) yellow gold Rolex ‘Hulk’ Submariner emerges, prompting Basel predictions

“Forecasting future events is often like searching for a black cat in an unlit room, that may not even be there,” wrote Steve Davidson in…
RECOMMENDED READING: The Modern DOXA with a vintage movement
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RECOMMENDED READING: The Modern DOXA with a vintage movement

Last year, fans were delighted with the release of the DOXA SUB 200 T.Graph, a steel cushion-cased chronograph with an iconic DOXA orange dial. Based…
Novac Djokovic loves the Seiko Astron
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Novac Djokovic loves the Seiko Astron

Editor’s note: With all the action of the Australian Open now well and truly underway, and following on from news that Seiko and tennis ace…
VIDEO: “Our planet is the most precious gem we have.” Bulgari CEO adds his voice – and a $50K watch – to our bushfire appeal auction
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VIDEO: “Our planet is the most precious gem we have.” Bulgari CEO adds his voice – and a $50K watch – to our bushfire appeal auction

There was not a moment’s hesitation. Jean-Christophe Babin, the CEO of Bulgari, and I were standing on a pool deck at a villa in Dubai.…
Great ‘Grams: MLK Day, Joshua Trees, and a very special AP
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Great ‘Grams: MLK Day, Joshua Trees, and a very special AP

This week the US celebrated Martin Luther King Day, a reminder of Mr King’s work as a civil rights leader campaigning against segregation, and also…
The world’s watch media unites to support our Australian bushfire crisis watch auction
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The world’s watch media unites to support our Australian bushfire crisis watch auction

To say that we’ve been humbled by the support we’ve received from our peers in the watch industry would be understating it. Discovering, through this crisis, the depth…
“Watch & Act!” Auction Item – Lot 5: A Hublot Classic Fusion, made unique
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“Watch & Act!” Auction Item – Lot 5: A Hublot Classic Fusion, made unique

Another watch conceived from scratch for the ‘Watch & Act!’ Auction, the Classic Fusion ‘Watch & Act!’ Unique Piece features a ceramic case, carbon fibre…
“Watch & Act!” Auction Item – Lot 4: A classic from the Longines Heritage Collection
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“Watch & Act!” Auction Item – Lot 4: A classic from the Longines Heritage Collection

The Heritage Diver 1967 was released at the first Basel we attended as Time+Tide, so it holds special significance. It was also one of our…
RECOMMENDED READING: Why Cartier clockmaking is a mystery
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RECOMMENDED READING: Why Cartier clockmaking is a mystery

Louis Cartier has an important place in the history of the Cartier company, not only because he ran the first-ever Paris boutique but because he…
“Watch & Act!” Auction Item – Lot 3: Bulgari’s Golden Serpent
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“Watch & Act!” Auction Item – Lot 3: Bulgari’s Golden Serpent

One of the key pieces in Bulgari’s recent resurgence, alongside the record-breaking 50+ award-winning Octo Finissimo, the Serpenti Tubogas represents the height of feminine elegance.…
VIDEO: The History of Chopard L.U.C watchmaking
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VIDEO: The History of Chopard L.U.C watchmaking

Chopard have been an important firm in the Swiss luxury landscape since they were founded in 1860, but they weren’t always the house of haute…
Great ‘Grams: A beautiful Bulgari and more …
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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…
Drake shows us “Life is Good” with his custom Patek Philippe Nautilus designed by Louis Vuitton Artistic Director
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Drake shows us “Life is Good” with his custom Patek Philippe Nautilus designed by Louis Vuitton Artistic Director

Drake recently took to Instagram to let us know about his latest watch acquisition — a fully custom Patek Philippe Nautilus Annual Calendar Ref. 5726 that…
RECOMMENDED READING: DIY watch waterproofing
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RECOMMENDED READING: DIY watch waterproofing

The topic of watch water resistance is a tried and true watch forum favourite, showing just how motivated watch enthusiasts are to keep their wristwatches…
The first ever Australian Hublot boutique in Sydney offers an exciting future
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The first ever Australian Hublot boutique in Sydney offers an exciting future

It’s been a very busy month in Sydney’s watch retail space with a number of brands opening their doors, and an exciting Swiss brand has…
The story of the Rolex with 9 lives, twice
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The story of the Rolex with 9 lives, twice

Editor’s note: Rolex is probably the strongest watch brand on the planet, but as well as their worldwide fame and popularity, they make incredibly reliable…
Bid on this watch and help Australians fight our worst ever bushfire season
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Bid on this watch and help Australians fight our worst ever bushfire season

Today is a first in our home state of Victoria. It is the first day ever that a state of disaster has been declared by…
Letter from the Deputy Editor: 2019 in review
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Letter from the Deputy Editor: 2019 in review

As we float about in the liminal space between Christmas and the new year, it’s a great chance to reflect on the year that the…
Letter from the Editor: 2019 in Review
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Letter from the Editor: 2019 in Review

I write on Christmas morning, in Melbourne, Australia from the kitchen table of my parents’ house. The children are watching the Stick Man Christmas Special…
In the room for the Phillips Game Changers Auction
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In the room for the Phillips Game Changers Auction

A premier watch auction is an inspiring event. Last week, I joined the bidders at Phillips auction house on Park Avenue in New York. As…
EVENT: Here’s why the first ever Jaeger-LeCoultre Sydney boutique is opening tomorrow
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EVENT: Here’s why the first ever Jaeger-LeCoultre Sydney boutique is opening tomorrow

For the first time ever, Jaeger-LeCoultre is opening a stand-alone boutique in Australia, which aims to offer greater access for their Australian enthusiasts than ever…
Rolling in the deep with the Panerai Submersible BMG-TECH 47mm
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Rolling in the deep with the Panerai Submersible BMG-TECH 47mm

It has been a big year for Panerai’s distinctive Submersible range, with the new and now standalone collection featuring heavily at the watchmaker’s 2019 SIHH…
7 exceptional watches at the next Sotheby’s Australia auction
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7 exceptional watches at the next Sotheby’s Australia auction

Last time I covered a Sotheby’s Australia auction, it was my first time attending a watch auction, and while there were a number of highlights,…
Why did Dubai Watch Week invite a quantum physicist to speak?
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Why did Dubai Watch Week invite a quantum physicist to speak?

Science is very boring. For most people at least, and Michael Biercuk, who works as a quantum physicist, is far from most people. In fact,…
BLACK FRIDAY OFFER: The Black Pack, an offer to dive for, 4 days only
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BLACK FRIDAY OFFER: The Black Pack, an offer to dive for, 4 days only

It’s Black Friday and do we have an offer to dive for. If you’ve ever thought that just maybe the Longines Legend Diver in alluring…
What Sealed The Deal – Andreas’ Omega Seamaster Professional 300M
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What Sealed The Deal – Andreas’ Omega Seamaster Professional 300M

Has any one watch had more of an immediate effect on its audience than the Omega Seamasters featured in James Bond films? Seriously … almost…
Bulgari CEO drops an Octo Finissimo Chronograph on the ground to make a point
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Bulgari CEO drops an Octo Finissimo Chronograph on the ground to make a point

I like interviewing Jean-Christophe Babin. There is a playfulness to the Bulgari CEO; in fact, I’d go so far as to say there’s a wickedness…
Real watch lovers of Sydney turn out for second launch of DOXA in Australia
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Real watch lovers of Sydney turn out for second launch of DOXA in Australia

If I could offer one piece of advice for anyone who is ever asked to speak at a watch event, it is this: know your…