Pop Culture Archives - Time+Tide Watches

13.03.25

George R. R. Martin’s “In the Lost Lands” stars one of Blancpain’s most complicated watches

From the mind of George R. R. Martin, "In the Lost Lands" stars Milla Jovovich, Dave Bautista, and a very complicated Blancpain watch.

Going for Oscar gold: the best watches of the 2025 Academy Awards

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03.03.25

Going for Oscar gold: the best watches of the 2025 Academy Awards

There was a theme tying the best watches of the 97th Academy Awards: they were all gold. Just like an Oscar!

Look out for these watches and new liveries on the 2025 Formula 1 grid

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20.02.25

Look out for these watches and new liveries on the 2025 Formula 1 grid

It's time to go down the grid and look at all the watch and team partnerships for the 2025 Formula 1 season.

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17.02.25

The best watches of the 2025 BAFTAs

There was some serious horological heat on display at British cinema's night of nights.

Will Smith marks his award show return with a stunning vintage Universal Genève Polerouter

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03.02.25

Will Smith marks his award show return with a stunning vintage Universal Genève Polerouter

Will Smith wears a vintage Polerouter, and you could say we got excited about it.

The Time+Tide Team picks their favourite watches from the 82nd Golden Globe Awards

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11.01.25

The Time+Tide Team picks their favourite watches from the 82nd Golden Globe Awards

We're not here to talk about the frocks, we're here to talk about the clocks.

Mark Zuckerberg’s $1 million Greubel Forsey watch proves as controversial as his Meta changes

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08.01.25

Mark Zuckerberg’s $1 million Greubel Forsey watch proves as controversial as his Meta changes

Zuck wore a Greubel Forsey Hand Made 1 worth around US$906,000 (~A$1.45 million) as he announced sweeping content policy changes for Meta.

Jeremy Clarkson sports a bright-dialled Breitling for Clarkson’s Farm Season 2

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01.01.25

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Jeremy Clarkson sports a bright-dialled Breitling for Clarkson’s Farm Season 2

As Jeremy Clarkson got into more shenanigans in Clarkson's Farm Season 2, we noticed his choice of wristwear changed from Omega to Breitling.

Fired up: The best watches spotted on Hot Ones (Seasons 1 – 25)

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23.12.24

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Fired up: The best watches spotted on Hot Ones (Seasons 1 – 25)

We dig into some of the best watches we have spotted on celebrity wrists over the last 25 seasons of Hot Ones.

Anthony Bourdain: Chef, world traveller, punk rocker, watch collector

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17.12.24

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Anthony Bourdain: Chef, world traveller, punk rocker, watch collector

D.C Hannay runs through a few of Anthony's Bourdain's favourite watches.

Comedians may make jokes for a living, but they take watch collecting very seriously

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17.12.24

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Comedians may make jokes for a living, but they take watch collecting very seriously

Are non-Rolex watches becoming more mainstream, or is it a case of comedians becoming more horologically aware?

CELEBRITY DEATHMATCH: Rolex Daytona Le Mans spotting – are you team white or yellow gold?

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30.11.24

CELEBRITY DEATHMATCH: Rolex Daytona Le Mans spotting – are you team white or yellow gold?

Four GOATs of their respective sports have all been spotted wearing what could very well become the GOAT Rolex Daytona.

The Olympic athlete’s Omega that keeps on giving

Pop Culture

05.10.24

The Olympic athlete’s Omega that keeps on giving

An Olympic athlete's very special Omega led to a community effort to help fund his training and fuel his dream.

Is Tom Brady about to be in horological hot water with Audemars Piguet?

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03.10.24

Is Tom Brady about to be in horological hot water with Audemars Piguet?

Rolex, Richard Mille, IWC, and Patek Philippe are all on the table. But Brady's AP is the hot topic...

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28.09.24

UK rapper Central Cee revealed as new G-Shock brand ambassador

Central Cee joins a long list of musical artists who have endorsed G-Shock in one way or another, including Ed Sheeran, John Mayer...

Rolex, Federer serve Laver Cup captains Borg and McEnroe one last surprise as they step down

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24.09.24

Rolex, Federer serve Laver Cup captains Borg and McEnroe one last surprise as they step down

After their 7th and final Laver Cup as captains, Roger Federer presented Bjorn Borg and John McEnrooe with engraved Rolex watches.

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17.09.24

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This is how Hamilton became Hollywood’s go-to watch brand

From Shanghai Express to Dune, Hamilton is the movie watch brand.

Mark Zuckerberg spotted with new Patek Philippe

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03.09.24

Mark Zuckerberg spotted with new Patek Philippe

Mark Zuckerberg spotted wearing a Patek Philippe ref. 5236P in a recent Instagram post where he confirmed the model later in the comments.

Does viral breakdancer Raygun wear Casio as a go-to?

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16.08.24

Does viral breakdancer Raygun wear Casio as a go-to?

While everyone may be scrutinising Rachael "Raygun" Gunn's breaking routines, as watch geeks we just want to identify the watch on her wrist.

Yusuf Dikeç – what watch is the viral Turkish Olympic sport shooter wearing?

Pop Culture

08.08.24

Yusuf Dikeç – what watch is the viral Turkish Olympic sport shooter wearing?

Viral Olympic sport shooter Yusuf Dikeç has become beloved for his nonchalant aura at the Olympic Games - but what watch is he wearing?

Democratic VP candidate Tim Walz hits campaign trail wearing an excellent entry-level watch

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08.08.24

Democratic VP candidate Tim Walz hits campaign trail wearing an excellent entry-level watch

Tim Walz has joined the campaign trail as the Democratic nominee for Vice President and his choice of watch could not be more perfect.

Russell Crowe and Andrew reunite at Indoor Garden Party gig – but what was on Rusty’s wrist?

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03.08.24

Russell Crowe and Andrew reunite at Indoor Garden Party gig – but what was on Rusty’s wrist?

Andrew McUtchen caught up with Russell Crowe at a UK Indoor Garden Party gig, and naturally talked watches.

Brad Pitt confirmed wearing custom vintage IWC on F1 movie set

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20.07.24

Brad Pitt confirmed wearing custom vintage IWC on F1 movie set

The watch in question? A vintage IWC Ingenieur "Jumbo" SL Automatic ref. 1832 from 1976 with a custom green dial.

HBO’s Entourage celebrates its 20th birthday. Do you remember this Ari Gold Rolex scene?

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19.07.24

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HBO’s Entourage celebrates its 20th birthday. Do you remember this Ari Gold Rolex scene?

It hasn't dated well. No, we're not talking about Entourage's lack of political correctness, but this Ari Gold Rolex scene.

A spoiler-free round-up of the watches of The Bear season 3, because every second counts

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14.07.24

A spoiler-free round-up of the watches of The Bear season 3, because every second counts

A fan-favourite's Tissot, a baddie's Breitling, and top chefs with Rolexes, The Bear Season 3 is a smorgasbord of watch spotting.

If Taylor Swift and Swatch ever collaborated it could be MoonSwatch massive

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13.07.24

If Taylor Swift and Swatch ever collaborated it could be MoonSwatch massive

Imagine a Swatch Skin collection with Taylor Swift album covers printed on the dials.

Travis Kelce goes on US$63k Rolex shopping spree while visting Taylor Swift in UK

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07.07.24

Travis Kelce goes on US$63k Rolex shopping spree while visting Taylor Swift in UK

A Rolex Daytona and a Sea-Dweller? Most would be lucky to score one at retail. Travis Kelce managed to get both while visiting Taylor Swift.

IWC reveals a new partnership with Lewis Hamilton, working with him & Brad Pitt on their Formula 1 film

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02.07.24

IWC reveals a new partnership with Lewis Hamilton, working with him & Brad Pitt on their Formula 1 film

IWC has partnered with the as-of-yet unnamed F1 film that Hamilton's producing, with the brand set to appear as a sponsor of the fictional APX…

Breitling looks to NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo for the assist with new Chronomat Limited Editions

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09.06.24

Breitling looks to NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo for the assist with new Chronomat Limited Editions

Breitling has turned to two-time MVP and NBA champion Giannis Antetokounmpo for a new limited edition duo of Breitling Chronomat watches.

PSA: Dear celebs, please stop wearing your watches upside down

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18.05.24

PSA: Dear celebs, please stop wearing your watches upside down

Celebrities are often in the limelight with stylised and curated looks. So, why are they making the mistake of wearing watches upside down?

Sylvester Stallone has 11 watches heading to Sotheby’s June 2024 auction

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08.05.24

Sylvester Stallone has 11 watches heading to Sotheby’s June 2024 auction

Sly has enlisted Sotheby's to auction off a significant part of his collection, including the first-ever to market Patek Grandmaster Chime.

WWE superstar Cody Rhodes reunited with his father’s once-pawned Rolex after Wrestlemania 40 win

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23.04.24

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WWE superstar Cody Rhodes reunited with his father’s once-pawned Rolex after Wrestlemania 40 win

After his WWE Wrestlemania 40 win, Cody Rhodes received something a lot more precious than a championship belt.

Did you know Coldplay’s Chris Martin co-designed a dive watch collab?

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22.03.24

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Did you know Coldplay’s Chris Martin co-designed a dive watch collab?

Chris Martin of Coldplay is known as an ambassador of love and now there is a Time For Love watch benefitting the Love Button Global…

NFL QB Brock Purdy got married with a Tudor Black Bay on his wrist

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17.03.24

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NFL QB Brock Purdy got married with a Tudor Black Bay on his wrist

Brock Purdy may not have been able to celebrate a Super Bowl win, but last week he celebrated at his wedding wearing a Tudor Black…

This is the TAG Heuer Ryan Gosling wears in new film The Fall Guy

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14.03.24

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This is the TAG Heuer Ryan Gosling wears in new film The Fall Guy

The black-dialled Carrera Glassbox Chronograph seemed the perfect fit for a recently-out-of-retirement stuntman, back for one last job.

Jason Kelce’s retirement Rolex has a meaningful backstory

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06.03.24

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Jason Kelce’s retirement Rolex has a meaningful backstory

Milestones are a common reason (or excuse) for collectors to buy new watches. Jason Kelce had the best excuse of them all for his commissioned…

Which watches do F1 drivers actually wear?

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02.03.24

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Which watches do F1 drivers actually wear?

Sponsorships aside, are there any actual watch nerds among the current F1 line-up?

The watches gracing the Formula 1 grid in 2024

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24.02.24

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The watches gracing the Formula 1 grid in 2024

Now that all the liveries have been unveiled and testing is well underway, it's time to have a look at each F1 teams' watch sponsors…

Sylvester Stallone’s Panerai split-seconds chrono watch worn in The Expendables is up for auction

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21.02.24

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Sylvester Stallone’s Panerai split-seconds chrono watch worn in The Expendables is up for auction

Sylvester Stallone is a well-documented watch collector, and pieces of his going up for auction are by no means an entirely new phenomenon. But, when…

NFL QB Jared Goff “went to Jared” and got 8 Breitling watches to thank his offensive line

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17.02.24

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NFL QB Jared Goff “went to Jared” and got 8 Breitling watches to thank his offensive line

An NFL QB named Jared, went to a jeweller called Jared, and got 8 Breitling watches for his teammates. This is not a joke...

Want a watch that nails the mob wife aesthetic? The women of ‘The Sopranos’ have you covered

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06.02.24

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Want a watch that nails the mob wife aesthetic? The women of ‘The Sopranos’ have you covered

Here's what was worn on the show, and the watches the show's stylish women would wear in 2024.

Hey Lewis Hamilton, I’ve designed your new Richard Mille

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03.02.24

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Hey Lewis Hamilton, I’ve designed your new Richard Mille

With the F1 star ditching Mercedes (and therefore IWC) in favour of Ferrari, he'll need his very own Richard Mille model.

Watch enthusiasts could not care less about this Rolex line, but celebrities seem to love the Pearlmaster. Why?

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29.01.24

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Watch enthusiasts could not care less about this Rolex line, but celebrities seem to love the Pearlmaster. Why?

Watch enthusiasts and collectors could not care less about the Rolex Pearlmaster, yet many celebrities have been seen sporting various references of it...

The 10 best watches from the 81st Golden Globe Awards

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08.01.24

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The 10 best watches from the 81st Golden Globe Awards

2023's Golden Globes were particularly golden when it came to watch spotting. Here are the ten best watches worn by attendees.

Do you love Succession enough to buy a fake Panerai, or overpay for a Shinola?

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04.01.24

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Do you love Succession enough to buy a fake Panerai, or overpay for a Shinola?

Two watches from the hit HBO series are up for auction: one real, one fake, both overpriced.

Throwback to the time Maison Margiela made the most useless ‘watch’ ever

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29.12.23

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Throwback to the time Maison Margiela made the most useless ‘watch’ ever

This bracelet is cheeky, but it's also a waist of time.

New IWC Aquatimer Perpetual Calendar Digital Date-Month to be featured in Aquaman sequel

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19.12.23

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New IWC Aquatimer Perpetual Calendar Digital Date-Month to be featured in Aquaman sequel

IWC reveals they created and delivered prop watches to be featured in the upcoming film Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. Inspired by these prop watches,…

Netflix doc ‘Sly’ showcases a whole other side of Sylvester Stallone, and his watches, of course

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05.12.23

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Netflix doc ‘Sly’ showcases a whole other side of Sylvester Stallone, and his watches, of course

New documentary reveals an unsurprising brand for Sly, but perhaps a surprising size.

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14.11.23

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NFL YouTube video reveals favourite watches among head coaches – one brand stands out

While athletes regularly flex their choice of wristwear on and off the field, we found their coaches to be a tad more reserved.

Loki masters time, but what watches do Tom Hiddleston and the Marvel Cinematic Universe cast actually wear?

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12.11.23

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Loki masters time, but what watches do Tom Hiddleston and the Marvel Cinematic Universe cast actually wear?

In honour of Loki mastering time in the season two finale, and the release of The Marvels, we decided to revisit and update our favorite…

Tom Brady continues on an absolute tear with his exponentially growing watch collection

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26.09.23

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Tom Brady continues on an absolute tear with his exponentially growing watch collection

Retired NFL quarterback Tom Brady's watches are often in the news. Take a look at all the fun timepieces he's adding to his collection.

The IWC Ingenieur Automatic 40 is the the latest Genta watch to become a celeb favourite

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02.09.23

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The IWC Ingenieur Automatic 40 is the the latest Genta watch to become a celeb favourite

Trivial to some, cool to see for many, people around the world are constantly tuning in to see what celebrities are wearing. For watch fans,…

A prototype Audemars Piguet Royal Oak meant for Michael Schumacher has emerged for sale… For $1.5 million

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26.08.23

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A prototype Audemars Piguet Royal Oak meant for Michael Schumacher has emerged for sale… For $1.5 million

A rare piece of Formula 1 and Audemars Piguet history has just surfaced for sale on Chrono24.

The Amazing Live Sea-Monkeys Aquarium Watch

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21.08.23

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The Amazing Live Sea-Monkeys Aquarium Watch

There are a lot of weird watches in the world, from a slime-powered smartwatch to one that will tell you when you’re going to die.…

Gal Gadot arms herself with a Hublot Big Bang E Black Magic in Netflix’s Heart of Stone

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16.08.23

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Gal Gadot arms herself with a Hublot Big Bang E Black Magic in Netflix’s Heart of Stone

James Bond has his Omega Seamaster, Dirk Pitt has his Doxa, Six has his TAG Heuer Carrera, and now Rachel Stone has a Hublot Big…

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual lacquer dials continue to attract an A-list crowd – a definitive list

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06.08.23

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The Rolex Oyster Perpetual lacquer dials continue to attract an A-list crowd – a definitive list

Unobtanium. It is a word many collectors use these days, with more and more references fitting this gloomy bill. It sucks to know that when…

We asked Chat GPT to review the Doxa SUB 300 in the voice of Matthew McConaughey

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03.08.23

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We asked Chat GPT to review the Doxa SUB 300 in the voice of Matthew McConaughey

Once upon a time, when Chat GPT made its debut and artificial intelligence became a point of mainstream discussion, we decided to let former president…

Jake Paul tips his barber with a US$11K Rolex Oyster Perpetual watch

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02.08.23

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Jake Paul tips his barber with a US$11K Rolex Oyster Perpetual watch

The expression do not bite the hand that feeds you is an international turn of phrase. In the same vein, you never want to piss off the…

Is using a Rolex dial as a ball marker the ultimate golf club flex?

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28.07.23

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Is using a Rolex dial as a ball marker the ultimate golf club flex?

When it comes to specialist interests, watches regularly seem to intersect with certain other areas of enthusiasm. Cars and aviation are always popular, but another…

Tyson Fury’s new reality TV series looks set to be a watchspotter’s delight

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25.07.23

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Tyson Fury’s new reality TV series looks set to be a watchspotter’s delight

Tyson Fury has always had an eye for a nice watch. As Anthony Joshua once recalled, back when he was an amateur, Fury would go…

Remember when Blue Mountain State roasted lacrosse players with a Patek joke?

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23.07.23

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Remember when Blue Mountain State roasted lacrosse players with a Patek joke?

I am always watching the latest hit television shows, but every now and again I will find comfort in enjoying a classic I have already…

This is why Buzz Aldrin wears three watches at once

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22.07.23

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This is why Buzz Aldrin wears three watches at once

In 2021, Deloitte surveyed 5,558 international consumers on their watch-wearing habits. Of those polled, 23 per cent said they wore both smartwatches and conventional watches.…

Vintage Hamilton watches get eye-catching cameos in Oppenheimer

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20.07.23

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Vintage Hamilton watches get eye-catching cameos in Oppenheimer

Now that the thrilling and heart-wrenching Oppenheimer has hit theatres, watch fanatics will surely be clamouring to find out what’s on the wrists of the…