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Moser to discontinue Pioneer Cosmic Green, while Andrew talks about his Pioneer Midnight Blue on Monochrome
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Moser to discontinue Pioneer Cosmic Green, while Andrew talks about his Pioneer Midnight Blue on Monochrome

Editor’s note: In some kind of cosmic coincidence, Edouard Meylan from H. Moser & Cie just announced that the Cosmic Green Pioneer will be discontinued…
How G-Shock is leading the pack on entry level collectables
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How G-Shock is leading the pack on entry level collectables

When it comes to watches and collectibility, the mind immediately gravitates to high-end manufacturers such as Rolex, Audemars Piguet and Patek Philippe. After all, these…
Study explores the psychological reasons for posting on Rolex forums. Here’s what it found…
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Study explores the psychological reasons for posting on Rolex forums. Here’s what it found…

Let me pose a little thought experiment. How much have Rolex online forums cost the global economy in terms of wasted productivity in the workforce?…
The Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Sedna Gold elevates a week of work-from-home looks
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The Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Sedna Gold elevates a week of work-from-home looks

It’s late-February in the UK, winter is still biting and though there are only baby signs of the lockdown being lifted, there is still a…
VIDEO: The Rolex Explorer II Ref. 216570 is the unsung hero in the Professional series
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VIDEO: The Rolex Explorer II Ref. 216570 is the unsung hero in the Professional series

Each of the models in the Rolex Professional series is a tool watch made for a man on a mission. While the Submariner and Sea-Dweller…
VIDEO: Why I bought a quartz Grand Seiko SBGN007 as my first “good watch”
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VIDEO: Why I bought a quartz Grand Seiko SBGN007 as my first “good watch”

Your first good watch is an important step in your watch collecting journey. It represents your first serious commitment to the hobby and probably the…
HANDS ON: Is the Rolex Explorer II enough of a value proposition to be the Crown’s ultimate tool watch?
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HANDS ON: Is the Rolex Explorer II enough of a value proposition to be the Crown’s ultimate tool watch?

You’ll notice I wrote “tool watch” in the headline and will undoubtedly be challenged on this on two counts, so I’ll address them before the…
The One I Got Away From – The 1971 King Seiko 5626-7000
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The One I Got Away From – The 1971 King Seiko 5626-7000

As a hobby, watch collecting is often full of little surprises. When it comes to the resale value of a watch, I can get a…
Women do not need permission to buy men’s watches, so who cares about the category?
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Women do not need permission to buy men’s watches, so who cares about the category?

The watch industry’s persistent categorising of watches by gender is back on the agenda. And well and truly in frame is the pointlessness of the…
1 Watch 5 Ways: The Rolex Submariner on rubber, leather and NATO straps
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1 Watch 5 Ways: The Rolex Submariner on rubber, leather and NATO straps

Rolex bracelets are some of the best in the business and the Oyster bracelet with Glidelock on the ref. 114060 Rolex Submariner (featured below in…
RECOMMENDED READING: Why Patek Philippe’s decision to kill their most popular product is a business masterstroke
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RECOMMENDED READING: Why Patek Philippe’s decision to kill their most popular product is a business masterstroke

Many of us, myself included, have the 5711 steel Nautilus cemented onto our watch grail wish-list. Now, the infamous eight year waiting-list you’d have to…
IN-DEPTH: Gone but not forgotten – the discontinued Rolex Submariner ref. 114060
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IN-DEPTH: Gone but not forgotten – the discontinued Rolex Submariner ref. 114060

Before we dig into the Rolex Submariner 114060, I want to set the record straight on Submariner nomenclature. There is no such thing as the…
This is why Norifumi Seki looks set to become the Next Big Thing in watchmaking
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This is why Norifumi Seki looks set to become the Next Big Thing in watchmaking

Last week it happened again. I was standing in line at a coffee shop and, of the seven people queuing, I was the only one…
How your watch can inspire you to live a bigger and better life
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How your watch can inspire you to live a bigger and better life

Recently I saw a tragicomic sight. It was an ultra-sleek McLaren 720S sports car in a violent shade of tangerine. Now anyone with a driving…
Predictions: Will we see new Rolex Explorer watches in 2021?
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Predictions: Will we see new Rolex Explorer watches in 2021?

There’s no Baselworld this year, but in April we will have the “phygital” Watches & Wonders to look forward to. Thirty-four brands will be in…
Predictions: How feasible is the supposed Patek Philippe 6711 Nautilus “leak”
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Predictions: How feasible is the supposed Patek Philippe 6711 Nautilus “leak”

Editor’s Note: There is no official confirmation regarding the launch of a Patek Philippe 6711 Nautilus. Anything written below is pure speculation weighing up the…
HANDS-ON: Is the Tudor Pelagos the overlooked dive watch heavyweight?
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HANDS-ON: Is the Tudor Pelagos the overlooked dive watch heavyweight?

Value is a key buzzword in the watch world. Considering this is a luxury industry, any proposition that poses an opportunity to get more than…
7 ways to use your diving bezel that don’t involve getting wet
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7 ways to use your diving bezel that don’t involve getting wet

Maybe you love the smell of neoprene in the morning. You explore the ocean’s depths on such a regular basis that your Facebook friends barely…
How the Bulgari Octo Finissimo accidentally became the most contemporary watch of modern times
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How the Bulgari Octo Finissimo accidentally became the most contemporary watch of modern times

Fast-forward 30 years into the future. You’re being chauffeured by your robot valet in your flying car on a trip to buy another pair of…
Blindsided by brilliance: three Grand Seiko watches from 2020 that we never saw coming
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Blindsided by brilliance: three Grand Seiko watches from 2020 that we never saw coming

Grand Seiko and their meticulous artistry never cease to amaze me. Each watch has a rich back story with every dial tone, texture, case form…
The three watches Nick wore most in 2020: Grand Seiko, Seiko and Universal Geneve
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The three watches Nick wore most in 2020: Grand Seiko, Seiko and Universal Geneve

In 2020, everything was different. The way we worked. The way we socialised. And even the way we wore watches. If you only ever got…
Can we all just admit that “erotic watches” are cringeworthy and embarrassing?
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Can we all just admit that “erotic watches” are cringeworthy and embarrassing?

Some chapters of our sexual lives are best left behind – so why aren’t erotic watches dead and buried?  This question sprung to mind last…
Dive watch fundamentals – Why Rolex still wears the crown of the deep
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Dive watch fundamentals – Why Rolex still wears the crown of the deep

There’s a strong argument that the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms was the first real diver’s watch of its kind… and that’s because it was. It’s also…
My three favourite Bulgari releases of 2020
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My three favourite Bulgari releases of 2020

Bulgari has enjoyed a real hot streak over the past few years, throwing their hat into the ring of haute ultra-thin watchmaking. The Octo Finissimo…
Here’s why a Patek Philippe can take six (or more) years to make – a timeline
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Here’s why a Patek Philippe can take six (or more) years to make – a timeline

When a watch enthusiast approaches a timepiece, they usually ask about specifications like case diameter or movement caliber first. Most people, however, will first want…
This Rolex restoration video by an Aussie watchmaker hit 1m views in record time, and we can see why…
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This Rolex restoration video by an Aussie watchmaker hit 1m views in record time, and we can see why…

We all dread the nightmare scenario of water damage in a watch. Water and watches is like Superman and kryptonite, too much exposure will wreck…
Chronomentrophobia is the fear of clocks and watches. My son might have it. So what’s it all about?
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Chronomentrophobia is the fear of clocks and watches. My son might have it. So what’s it all about?

So we’re staying at my in-laws and my two-year-old is lying in his cot stubbornly refusing to go to sleep. Presently, I’m summoned to his…
IN-DEPTH: The ‘other’ pink watch: Why I bought the Grand Seiko SBGA413 instead of waiting for the pink Rolex OP 36
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IN-DEPTH: The ‘other’ pink watch: Why I bought the Grand Seiko SBGA413 instead of waiting for the pink Rolex OP 36

When the Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 was announced back in September, I was pleasantly surprised by the colourful Stella-inspired dials. Like a pack of Starburst…
RECOMMENDED READING: Could your PlayStation 5 controller screw up your watch by emitting magnetic fields?
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RECOMMENDED READING: Could your PlayStation 5 controller screw up your watch by emitting magnetic fields?

Magnets are useful for many things. They’ve helped decorate the outside of countless fridges, inspired the name of a seminal New York rap group (the…
Should you take off your watch before having sex?
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Should you take off your watch before having sex?

We turn now to one of the great philosophical dilemmas of our time. It’s a profound and complex question that lies at the knotty intersection…
Why can’t the watch industry match Apple Watch straps for comfort?
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Why can’t the watch industry match Apple Watch straps for comfort?

Fact: we are stuck in the strap-technology stone age while the world is moving on. Is the 100-year-old technology of the spring bar beautiful nostalgia?…
2021 Watch Predictions: Will the Tudor Black Bay 58 replace the 41mm line-up?
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2021 Watch Predictions: Will the Tudor Black Bay 58 replace the 41mm line-up?

Look, I don’t have a crystal ball that can tell me which new watches will or will not drop this year. But when people raise…
VIDEO: Was the Casio G-Shock GA2100-1A ‘CasiOak’ the hottest watch of 2020?
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VIDEO: Was the Casio G-Shock GA2100-1A ‘CasiOak’ the hottest watch of 2020?

Everyone will remember the toilet paper shortage of 2020, as panic buying took hold of people around the world, but watch collectors will remember another…
The big question: Why is it so hard to buy a new steel Rolex?
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The big question: Why is it so hard to buy a new steel Rolex?

“It’s the million dollar elephant in the room,” says Eric Ku, the world-renowned watch expert and dealer. “Why can nobody get anything now?” He’s referring…
Material gains: what’s the deal with steel and what type is the best for watchmaking?
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Material gains: what’s the deal with steel and what type is the best for watchmaking?

Whether it’s a bespoke luxury piece, a tough tool watch or even a daily diver, stainless steel is still watchmaking’s primary material of choice. Yet…
Get your hands on a Rolex Hulk (right now) and don’t be left green with envy
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Get your hands on a Rolex Hulk (right now) and don’t be left green with envy

Sometimes you get a horological itch that you just have to scratch. My latest is focused on the verdant charm of a green Rolex. But…
We followed every single round of the Fratello Omega Speedmaster World Cup in case you missed it, and the winner is…
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We followed every single round of the Fratello Omega Speedmaster World Cup in case you missed it, and the winner is…

Which is the best Omega Speedmaster of all time? Our friends at Fratello Watches decided there was only one way to settle this one properly…
RECOMMENDED READING: Mr. Watchfinder explains the story behind the thinnest watch ever made
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RECOMMENDED READING: Mr. Watchfinder explains the story behind the thinnest watch ever made

This year, Piaget achieved an unfathomable feat in watchmaking – a production timepiece only 2mm thick! Not surprisingly, given the scale of this achievement, the…
Thor’s 3 favourite watches of 2020, including Greubel Forsey, Moser and Longines
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Thor’s 3 favourite watches of 2020, including Greubel Forsey, Moser and Longines

What were Thor’s 3 favourite watches of 2020? On a length-to-difficulty ratio, this piece ranks right up there in the difficulty stakes. Seriously, how am…
Five big issues keeping the Swiss watch industry awake at night
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Five big issues keeping the Swiss watch industry awake at night

The watch industry can sometimes feel a bit impenetrable. Trying to get beyond the marketing hype and brand noise isn’t always easy. That’s why the…
BATTLE ROYALE: What is the best Audemars Piguet Royal Oak ever? The T+T team fight it out
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BATTLE ROYALE: What is the best Audemars Piguet Royal Oak ever? The T+T team fight it out

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is a legend for a reason. It was the first luxury integrated steel sports watch, and would go on to…
LIST: Nick Kenyon’s favourite watch photos from 2020
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LIST: Nick Kenyon’s favourite watch photos from 2020

In 2019, this was without a doubt one of the pieces I most enjoyed putting together. Not just because I love looking at photos of…
Lord of the bling: 8 watches that prove diamonds can also be a man’s best friend
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Lord of the bling: 8 watches that prove diamonds can also be a man’s best friend

Many guys dismiss the idea of wearing a diamond watch out of fear it’ll seem ludicrously over the top. Admittedly, countless celebrities rock blinged-out watches…
“I’m just addicted to the thrill of the chase”: Confessions of a Rolex flipper
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“I’m just addicted to the thrill of the chase”: Confessions of a Rolex flipper

Hi, my name’s Matt and I’m a watch degenerate … I don’t really want to be. I honestly go into every watch purchase with the…
Resistance is useless: Why I simply had to buy the Baltic Bicompax 002
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Resistance is useless: Why I simply had to buy the Baltic Bicompax 002

You know how it is. You spend ages thinking about your next watch – planning, saving, researching, deciding, changing your mind, procrastinating … And then…
HANDS-ON: Watches on bracelets are always better and this TAG Heuer Monaco is proof
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HANDS-ON: Watches on bracelets are always better and this TAG Heuer Monaco is proof

TAG Heuer’s Monaco has experienced a rather slow evolution in recent years, as the world’s most famous square watch shouldn’t be messed with too much.…
RECOMMENDED READING: The New York Times pulls back the iron curtain on Raketa
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RECOMMENDED READING: The New York Times pulls back the iron curtain on Raketa

When it comes to watches, we too often think of the Swiss – with the German and Japanese manufacturers no longer trailing far behind. But…
LIST: Fergus Nash’s 5 favourite articles of 2020
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LIST: Fergus Nash’s 5 favourite articles of 2020

This year has held a lot of change for almost everyone who populates this planet. Some people have been able to take positives out of…
The gold and the beautiful: the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Meca-10 King Gold
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The gold and the beautiful: the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Meca-10 King Gold

Editor’s note: This year at Hublot has focused heavily on celebrating the 40th anniversary of the brand, but there was another important new chapter in…
LIST: Zach Blass’ 5 favourite articles of 2020
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LIST: Zach Blass’ 5 favourite articles of 2020

The year is coming to a close (thank heavens) and there is a brighter horizon to look forward to in the coming months. However, there…
LIST: Luke’s 5 favourite articles of 2020
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LIST: Luke’s 5 favourite articles of 2020

How many watches have you seen in the metal this year? My personal tally would surely be an all-time low. The COVID pandemic cancelled watch…
11 DAYS OF LONDONERS: Day 6 – James Yates, model and mental health advocate
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11 DAYS OF LONDONERS: Day 6 – James Yates, model and mental health advocate

Editor’s note: A few months back, we announced that former Editor of GQ Australia, Mike Christensen, was to be our first European Editor. In this series,…
We got it dead wrong. So, which colour Rolex OP 36 2020 models sold for the highest price at the recent Phillips Hong Kong Watch Auction?
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We got it dead wrong. So, which colour Rolex OP 36 2020 models sold for the highest price at the recent Phillips Hong Kong Watch Auction?

Last week, Phillips held their latest watch auction in Hong Kong: the Phillips Hong Kong Watch Auction XI. As per usual, there were some very…
7 crazy creative Seiko mods that don’t look like *ahem* Swiss steel sport watches
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7 crazy creative Seiko mods that don’t look like *ahem* Swiss steel sport watches

If you aren’t across Seiko modding, that’s fair enough. While popular in some circles of the watch community, it certainly isn’t a mainstream practice, despite…
#Kicktock: White-hot drops this week from Bamford and Nike create monochromatic magic
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#Kicktock: White-hot drops this week from Bamford and Nike create monochromatic magic

Bamford and Nike? You read that right. It’s no secret that I am a big fan of the Girard-Perregaux Laureato. To me it’s a quietly…
Stealth-help: Seiko creates kick-ass new collection inspired by Naruto’s anime ninjas
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Stealth-help: Seiko creates kick-ass new collection inspired by Naruto’s anime ninjas

Naruto is one of the biggest-selling manga series in history, selling 250 million copies worldwide. The Japanese anime series followed the adventures of a young…
EDITOR’S PICK: The Longines collection hiding in plain sight that offers value and quality
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EDITOR’S PICK: The Longines collection hiding in plain sight that offers value and quality

Editor’s note: Sometimes we can miss things that are right in front of us. That’s how it is with the Longines Master Collection – which…
The full story behind the Electric Feels of the Linde Werdelin Oktopus Blue Sea, a late-night disco diver for the wrist
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The full story behind the Electric Feels of the Linde Werdelin Oktopus Blue Sea, a late-night disco diver for the wrist

Despite my Nordic roots and name, it’s beginning to occur to me that I’m not cool enough for the new Linde Werdelin. The Swiss-Danish watchmaker…
#kicktock: The party’s on in this matchup of bright colours from Rolex and Puma x Porsche
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#kicktock: The party’s on in this matchup of bright colours from Rolex and Puma x Porsche

While you adjust your sunnies, so as not to be blinded by the yellow and baby blue show, let’s ask some pressing questions. Do we…
Is it a bad idea to wear a better watch than your boss?
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Is it a bad idea to wear a better watch than your boss?

There’s a reason why office dress codes are more confusing than ever. On the whole, they no longer exist. Unless you’re obliged to wear a…
5 alternatives to the Patek Philippe Nautilus that are Nauty By Nature
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5 alternatives to the Patek Philippe Nautilus that are Nauty By Nature

The Patek Philippe Nautilus ref. 5711 might be your grail of grails, or simply the perfect taste of ’70s glamour. There is a reason so…
The only thing I want buzzing on my wrist is a Memovox. Why I’ll never wear an Apple Watch…
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The only thing I want buzzing on my wrist is a Memovox. Why I’ll never wear an Apple Watch…

You don’t need the statistics to tell you that Apple Watches sell more than the rest of the Swiss watch industry combined. You need only…
The white dial Rolex Explorer II 16570 is an ice-cold classic hiding in plain sight
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The white dial Rolex Explorer II 16570 is an ice-cold classic hiding in plain sight

Editor’s note: With many expecting (or more accurately hoping) for an Rolex Explorer refresh come 2021, we wanted to revisit that time in 2018 when…