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Mythbusting four Rolex myths, from The Great Escape, to the English Channel to British Columbia

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27.05.20

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Mythbusting four Rolex myths, from The Great Escape, to the English Channel to British Columbia

“When the legend becomes fact, print the legend.” That line — from The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, the classic western starring John Wayne and…

A mid-60s Submariner with a sea story, a bargain Speedy, and a lit Reverso at the first virtual Smith & Singer auction

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26.05.20

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A mid-60s Submariner with a sea story, a bargain Speedy, and a lit Reverso at the first virtual Smith & Singer auction

Smith & Singer (formerly Sotheby’s Australia) are hosting their first watch and jewellery auction of the year this week, featuring a smattering of interesting watches,…

This is the world’s most inspiring watch. It costs $150 and belongs to “the scariest Navy SEAL imaginable”

Pop Culture

25.05.20

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This is the world’s most inspiring watch. It costs $150 and belongs to “the scariest Navy SEAL imaginable”

There’s a watch out there that could genuinely change your life. It could make you happier, healthier and more successful. It could help you regain…

The savage watch flex in The Last Dance that saw Pip one-up the GOAT…

Pop Culture

24.05.20

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The savage watch flex in The Last Dance that saw Pip one-up the GOAT…

It’s MJ Monday! Which means there’s a creeping sense of loss all over the world. Because The Last Dance is done. It’s over. Michael Jordan…

From Hemingway’s Rolex to Murakami’s vintage Heuer – the 7 best watch quotes from literature

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24.05.20

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From Hemingway’s Rolex to Murakami’s vintage Heuer – the 7 best watch quotes from literature

Whether it’s the Breguet pocket watch that belongs to the dastardly Baron Danglars in The Count of Monte Cristo or the orange-dialled Doxa worn by…

Proof American director Spike Lee is way ahead of the collecting curve, from a PN Rolex Daytona in ’92 to Casio

Pop Culture

22.05.20

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Proof American director Spike Lee is way ahead of the collecting curve, from a PN Rolex Daytona in ’92 to Casio

From his custom collaboration to his early vintage pieces, we all know about Spike Lee's love for the Rolex Daytona.

We’ve created a lockdown quiz (with a great prize) based on the epic El Primero video, because we’re bored too

Pop Culture

22.05.20

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We’ve created a lockdown quiz (with a great prize) based on the epic El Primero video, because we’re bored too

Ladies, gentlemen, prepare to absolutely slay 35 minutes. And in the process, you’re going to put yourself in the running for one of the best…

Friday Wind Down

22.05.20

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Celebrating the week we helped Zenith launch the final El Primero 50th Anniversary Edition and Billie Eilish’s baller new watch

It’s Friday, it’s knockoff, and it’s a beading glass of vodka and dry ginger I have at my left hand. What a week! Most of…

Every Watch Tells a Story

21.05.20

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EVERY WATCH TELLS A STORY: Why Nick’s Raketa Copernic is the ultimate quirky flex to impress collectors

“Is that what I think it is?” asked Aldis Hodge, Hollywood actor and horological designer, as I sat down for breakfast one morning at Dubai…

Black Bay flashbacks! The ultimate Tudor Black Bay Buyer’s Guide, with 27 key references and a call on the best one yet

Pop Culture

21.05.20

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Black Bay flashbacks! The ultimate Tudor Black Bay Buyer’s Guide, with 27 key references and a call on the best one yet

Ever since it was unveiled at Baselworld way back in 2012 (Fun fact: Andrew’s first Basel!), Tudor’s extensive and diverse range of Black Bays have…

Warning: Billie Eilish’s custom leopard print Audemars Piguet Royal Oak cannot be unseen…

Pop Culture

20.05.20

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Warning: Billie Eilish’s custom leopard print Audemars Piguet Royal Oak cannot be unseen…

Young Queen of Cool Billie Eilish is known for her avant-garde fashion sense, firmly cementing oversized hoodies, fluorescent hair and dad sneakers into vogue. The…

IN-DEPTH: The Rolex Explorer II Ref.216570, sleeper classic or on the brink of extinction?

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19.05.20

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IN-DEPTH: The Rolex Explorer II Ref.216570, sleeper classic or on the brink of extinction?

Let me start this review with an admission: I thought the Big Crown was going to turf many of its current models in 2020. The…

8 deadly new Sinns from 2020, including dress watches (yes, really), refined pilots and divers

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18.05.20

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8 deadly new Sinns from 2020, including dress watches (yes, really), refined pilots and divers

Sinn is a brand that is stealthily emerging from the shadows. The Frankfurt-based manufacturer favours slow incremental changes to their product line, making their watches…

Steve wants help with a spreadsheet template for his watch collection, and because it’s a pandemic, we’re doing a call out

Pop Culture

16.05.20

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Steve wants help with a spreadsheet template for his watch collection, and because it’s a pandemic, we’re doing a call out

“Thanks for the emails Andrew,” the email from Steve begins. “All watch info is appreciated in these boring times.” And these boring times are certainly…

Alec Baldwin’s watch collection reveals a man of taste and versatility, inc. Bulgari, Breitling, Bremont and IWC

Pop Culture

15.05.20

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Alec Baldwin’s watch collection reveals a man of taste and versatility, inc. Bulgari, Breitling, Bremont and IWC

Alec Baldwin is an American actor and comedian, best known for his roles in television and film. Baldwin starred as Jack Donaghy in the sitcom…

James picks his 5 favourite new watches from 2020, including Bulgari, Omega & Grand Seiko

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15.05.20

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James picks his 5 favourite new watches from 2020, including Bulgari, Omega & Grand Seiko

I must have written and rewritten this yarn half a dozen times. Every single moment I think I’ve cracked it, something in watch world happens…

From Chris Hemsworth in Extraction to American Sniper, why G-Shocks are the ultimate bad-ass watches

Pop Culture

14.05.20

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From Chris Hemsworth in Extraction to American Sniper, why G-Shocks are the ultimate bad-ass watches

“The least believable part of Extraction is that at no point do any of the 183 people that Chris Hemsworth kills mention how ridiculously good…

You voted on Ellen DeGeneres and Trevor Noah’s watches, and the winner is….

Opinion

10.05.20

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You voted on Ellen DeGeneres and Trevor Noah’s watches, and the winner is….

The obvious disclaimer in Celebrity Watch Death Match is that we usually choose a small slice of each celebrity’s collection to put in the ring…

Conor McGregor’s new Patek Philippe with an Irish twist is the green-dialled platinum PP of dreams

Pop Culture

08.05.20

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Conor McGregor’s new Patek Philippe with an Irish twist is the green-dialled platinum PP of dreams

Irish-born mixed martial artist and boxer Conor McGregor is known for his time spent in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he was the featherweight…

Every Watch Tells a Story

07.05.20

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EVERY WATCH TELLS A STORY: Hugh flips his Reverso to the family crest side on the weekends, and the reason is interesting…

Hugh has told the story of his customised Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso on Time+Tide before. The tale had such an enthusiastic response from fellow Reverso wearers keen…

CELEBRITY WATCH DEATH MATCH: Ellen DeGeneres Vs. Trevor Noah, a toe-to-toe bout inc. Rolex, AP and Patek

Pop Culture

06.05.20

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CELEBRITY WATCH DEATH MATCH: Ellen DeGeneres Vs. Trevor Noah, a toe-to-toe bout inc. Rolex, AP and Patek

Ring the bell, Celebrity Watch Death Match is back for another round of mayhem, and this time we’re squaring off two of Tinseltown’s most talented…

There is a scientific reason that you ache for new watches, this is it

Opinion

04.05.20

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There is a scientific reason that you ache for new watches, this is it

If you’re reading Time+Tide, then you probably already own a watch. In fact, I suspect, you’re likely to have a fair old few. There’s that…

What is the ‘Baselworld Schnitzel Dinner’, and why does it matter?

Pop Culture

04.05.20

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What is the ‘Baselworld Schnitzel Dinner’, and why does it matter?

The first rule about Schnitzel Dinner is that you don’t ask to be invited to Schnitzel Dinner. You be nice to Frank from Monochrome. You…

Watches fit for a groom – the best wedding watches of 2020 inc. L.U.Chopard, Longines and Rado

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29.04.20

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Watches fit for a groom – the best wedding watches of 2020 inc. L.U.Chopard, Longines and Rado

When it comes to big days, they don’t come much more memorable or special than your wedding day, especially now, when it seems like every…

Pop Culture

27.04.20

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Great ‘Grams: No vintage to see here

Great ’Grams has had a couple of weeks off recently, but that’s only given me more time to search for the best of the best…

CELEBRITY WATCH DEATH MATCH: Kevin Hart Vs. Mark Wahlberg, a Patek and Rolex-only battle for the ages

Pop Culture

23.04.20

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CELEBRITY WATCH DEATH MATCH: Kevin Hart Vs. Mark Wahlberg, a Patek and Rolex-only battle for the ages

This week’s CWDM is going to be controversial and it’s going to be subjective. There’s no way around it. These guys are Hollywood’s high-end horologists.…

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

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22.04.20

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

We spoke to Australian watchmaker Reuben Schoots, who is making a Daniels pocket watch by hand. His motivation comes from a surprising place.

The new guard of action heroes and their watches, from Hobbs & Shaw to John Wick to Triple Frontier

Pop Culture

21.04.20

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The new guard of action heroes and their watches, from Hobbs & Shaw to John Wick to Triple Frontier

It’s a hard life being the watch of an action hero. For starters, you’re forced to put up with all the endless gunfights, speedboat chases…

ISO-FIX: Depressed? Here are 15 fun, guilt-free watches you can buy right now for under $1000

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21.04.20

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ISO-FIX: Depressed? Here are 15 fun, guilt-free watches you can buy right now for under $1000

There have been several strange side effects of the rubbish situation we currently find ourselves in. Pushbikes, for example, are now more valuable than palladium. And because…

The watches of Michael Jordan, part 2, including IWC, Richard Mille, Urwerk and more

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20.04.20

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The watches of Michael Jordan, part 2, including IWC, Richard Mille, Urwerk and more

The second of a two part story detailing Michael Jordan's watch collection, including Rolex, Richard Mille, Urwerk and IWC Big Pilot models.

Nick’s 5 favourite new watches from the first quarter of 2020, including Audemars Piguet, Bulgari and H. Moser & Cie

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19.04.20

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Nick’s 5 favourite new watches from the first quarter of 2020, including Audemars Piguet, Bulgari and H. Moser & Cie

For anyone reading this in April 2020, you’ll agree that it’s a strange time to be alive. Somehow, we have already seen three months of…

Bid now on a Russian cosmonaut’s Omega Speedmaster, worn in space for 14 hours

Pop Culture

15.04.20

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Bid now on a Russian cosmonaut’s Omega Speedmaster, worn in space for 14 hours

Ever wanted to own an Omega Speedmaster that was actually worn in space? Is that the most rhetorical question you’ve ever heard? If so, a)…

Tools of the trade: The sports stars that actually wear their mega-luxury watches when they play

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15.04.20

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Tools of the trade: The sports stars that actually wear their mega-luxury watches when they play

My position on wearing a watch while playing sports is already well established – I think it is a very bad idea. However, recent footage of…

From Salt Bae to Brad Pitt, 7 Patek Philippe Nautilus wearers you might not know about

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14.04.20

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From Salt Bae to Brad Pitt, 7 Patek Philippe Nautilus wearers you might not know about

The Patek Philippe Nautilus remains one of the most coveted watches in the world, with a long waiting list for anyone buying through an AD,…

Andrew reveals five of his own watches in a Media Watch Death Match against Josh from Watchonista (and gets a slapping)

Pop Culture

14.04.20

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Andrew reveals five of his own watches in a Media Watch Death Match against Josh from Watchonista (and gets a slapping)

It started with an invitation to join Watchonista’s ‘Home Time Live’, a new series on Instagram that takes followers into the homes of the industry’s…

Nick’s lockdown YouTube playlist feat. Russell Crowe, a very special Rolex and eagles at altitude

Pop Culture

13.04.20

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Nick’s lockdown YouTube playlist feat. Russell Crowe, a very special Rolex and eagles at altitude

Recently, Andrew put together his greatest hits from the Time+Tide Watches YouTube channel, chronicling some of the finest pieces of information and entertainment-rich video we…

The watches of Michael Jordan, including Ulysse Nardin, Panerai, Rolex and Franck Muller

Pop Culture

12.04.20

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The watches of Michael Jordan, including Ulysse Nardin, Panerai, Rolex and Franck Muller

Michael Jordan is an NBA legend who many consider to be the greatest player of all time, the GOAT, or, if on social media, simply…

Pop Culture

10.04.20

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VIDEO: The Seiko SPB149J is a 2020 reimagining of the brand’s first-ever dive watch

We’ve become accustomed to the sight of a vintage reissue in the watch world. Some are good, some are just plain opportunistic and unimaginative, and…

Quartz, the killer – A history of quartz watches, Part 2

Opinion

08.04.20

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Quartz, the killer – A history of quartz watches, Part 2

Editor’s note: This is part 2 of a long read from the second edition of NOW Magazine, which you can pick up here. If you missed…

Celebrity Watch Death Match – John Mayer Vs. Ed Sheeran … the rematch!

Pop Culture

08.04.20

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Celebrity Watch Death Match – John Mayer Vs. Ed Sheeran … the rematch!

Last week’s Celebrity Watch Death Match pushed it to the limit, as John Mayer and Ed Sheeran, according to you guys, ended in a white-knuckle draw.…

“Knock me out and you’ll get my Rolex” – what happened when Tyson Fury fought Anthony Joshua

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07.04.20

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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,…

CELEBRITY WATCH DEATH MATCH: John Mayer Vs. Ed Sheeran – the results

Pop Culture

05.04.20

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CELEBRITY WATCH DEATH MATCH: John Mayer Vs. Ed Sheeran – the results

We’ve tallied up the results from last week’s CELEBRITY WATCH DEATH MATCH: John Mayer Vs. Ed Sheeran … there’s been an upset, and it’s a…

Swatch or Patek, what would you wear if you were President? USA vs Australian Presidents and PMs decide…

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05.04.20

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Swatch or Patek, what would you wear if you were President? USA vs Australian Presidents and PMs decide…

It’s a surprisingly vexed question. You get voted into office as a Prime Minister or President, and suddenly the public’s attention turns to your wrist.…

Andrew has made an epic 70-video YouTube playlist of his favourite T+T videos. Bye bye four hours.

Pop Culture

04.04.20

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Andrew has made an epic 70-video YouTube playlist of his favourite T+T videos. Bye bye four hours.

The idea came from a letter we received at [email protected] We are lucky to receive a lot of random personal mail at that address. And…

“If you don’t have a Rolex by the time you reach 50, then you have clearly failed in your life.” Remembering Sarkozy, the ‘Bling-Bling’ president

Opinion

03.04.20

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“If you don’t have a Rolex by the time you reach 50, then you have clearly failed in your life.” Remembering Sarkozy, the ‘Bling-Bling’ president

In the lead-up to the 2012 presidential election, France’s leader Nicolas Sarkozy, was preparing to deliver a campaign speech in Paris. Striding through the heaving…

The Modifier’s Series – Artisans De Genève and their 5 best models so far

Opinion

02.04.20

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The Modifier’s Series – Artisans De Genève and their 5 best models so far

Editor’s note: ‘Modding’ a watch is not a trend in watchmaking, it is a trope. It has, and always will be, a part of the…

Every Watch Tells a Story

01.04.20

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EVERY WATCH TELLS A STORY: A gifting fail gave Alex his TAG Heuer and, a little down the track, a wife

I expect we’ve all been there. A special occasion rolls around — Valentine’s Day, Christmas — and you buy your partner a gift. He or she does…

Bored? Enjoy the power and the passion of Omega Museum Director Petros Protopapas in this incredible video from our vault

Pop Culture

01.04.20

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Bored? Enjoy the power and the passion of Omega Museum Director Petros Protopapas in this incredible video from our vault

There are many talented and passionate people in the watch industry. People whose daily work for their brand goes far beyond a job. Too many…

CELEBRITY DEATH MATCH: John Mayer Vs. Ed Sheeran

Pop Culture

31.03.20

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CELEBRITY DEATH MATCH: John Mayer Vs. Ed Sheeran

Last week’s Celebrity Death Match was an absolute juggernaut, as we pitted Jay–Z’s watch collection against Drake’s in a hip-hop heavyweight showdown. And while Hova…

CELEBRITY WATCH DEATH MATCH: Jay-Z Vs. Drake’s watch collection – and the winner is…

Pop Culture

28.03.20

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CELEBRITY WATCH DEATH MATCH: Jay-Z Vs. Drake’s watch collection – and the winner is…

Well, the results are in for the inaugural round of Celebrity Watch Death Match, and everything is coming up not just roses for Jay-Z, but…

Your questions about the 2020 Seiko and Grand Seiko collections are answered here

Opinion

27.03.20

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Your questions about the 2020 Seiko and Grand Seiko collections are answered here

This week we were lucky enough to have a number of the latest releases from Seiko and Grand Seiko in the office, and we put…

Strip clubs, the Pink Panther & Rafa Nadal – 5 of the most notorious watch robberies of the last decade

Pop Culture

26.03.20

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Strip clubs, the Pink Panther & Rafa Nadal – 5 of the most notorious watch robberies of the last decade

Have you ever bought a pre-owned watch? Do you know exactly where it came from? It’s worth asking yourself that question because luxury watches are…

Every Watch Tells a Story

24.03.20

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EVERY WATCH TELLS A STORY: Joseph’s murdered out Seiko 5 Sports SRPD79K1 on integrated rubber Crafter Blue strap is a cold killer

Last year, we aired the first series of ‘Every Watch Tells A Story’ on YouTube. The premise is as simple as it gets. When we…

IN-DEPTH: Grand Seiko Movements – Part I, the Mechanicals

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21.03.20

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IN-DEPTH: Grand Seiko Movements – Part I, the Mechanicals

The key to producing some of the finest watches in the world is in part due to the Grand Seiko movements. Here's why they are…

Pop Culture

21.03.20

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Great ‘Grams: The Fun Edition

This week in Great ‘Grams I wanted to focus on the more lighthearted side of the hobby, and probably the initial reason many of us…

Welcome to Watchland, the story of the Franck Muller manufacture

Pop Culture

20.03.20

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Welcome to Watchland, the story of the Franck Muller manufacture

From Watchland, the Genevan estate where Franck Muller is based, you are able to look out across the calm blue waters of Lake Geneva to…

Bulletproof: These G-Shock Utility Series watches show off Casio’s 21st century take on the mil-spec watch

Opinion

20.03.20

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Bulletproof: These G-Shock Utility Series watches show off Casio’s 21st century take on the mil-spec watch

Casio’s G-Shock watches are already widely regarded as some of the toughest SOBs in the business, capable of taking more punishment than Tyson Fury and…

Is AFL star Dustin Martin’s hook-up with luxury watch chain Kennedy a case of retailers finally getting real?

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16.03.20

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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…

Land, Sky or Sea – 5 Bremonts whose claim to fame is toughness

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15.03.20

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Land, Sky or Sea – 5 Bremonts whose claim to fame is toughness

British watchmaker Bremont may have only been around since 2002, but in that time they’ve earned respect for watches that are durable and robust to…

David Beckham just wore a rare custom Tudor, we’ve tracked down three more you’ve probably not seen

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14.03.20

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David Beckham just wore a rare custom Tudor, we’ve tracked down three more you’ve probably not seen

The Tudor Pelagos dangling from David Beckham's wrist prompted us to dig up a few other rare custom co-branded Tudors and Rolexes.

Is Jonah Hill low-key one of Hollywood’s biggest watch collectors?

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14.03.20

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Is Jonah Hill low-key one of Hollywood’s biggest watch collectors?

It isn't strange for the Hollywood elite to collect watches, but what about Jonah Hill watches? Let's take a closer look.

Great ‘Grams: The Independent Watchmakers Edition

Pop Culture

14.03.20

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Great ‘Grams: The Independent Watchmakers Edition

This week on Great ’Grams, it’s all about independent watchmakers, and taking a look at the many different ways these patrons of watchmaking go about…

The watches of Drive To Survive Season 1: What you could’ve seen if the 2020 Rolex Australian Grand Prix hadn’t just been cancelled

Pop Culture

13.03.20

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The watches of Drive To Survive Season 1: What you could’ve seen if the 2020 Rolex Australian Grand Prix hadn’t just been cancelled

Another day, another sporting event falls victim to the rampant spread of COVID-19, aka Coronavirus. This time it’s one of Australia’s premier sporting events –…