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“Watch & Act!” Auction Item – Lot 7: One of a kind with the Zenith Pilot Rescue ‘Australian Rescue’ Edition
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“Watch & Act!” Auction Item – Lot 7: One of a kind with the Zenith Pilot Rescue ‘Australian Rescue’ Edition

This unique piece, with a custom Australian-themed caseback and unique dial, has been conceived and created from scratch by the brilliant minds driving Zenith’s groundbreaking…
RECOMMENDED READING: Why double-signed Rolex and Patek Philippe dials are so interesting
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RECOMMENDED READING: Why double-signed Rolex and Patek Philippe dials are so interesting

Double-signed dials are the perfect example of how the details of a watch are sometimes the most interesting, revealing not just where a watch might…
Fight Club: We pit Conor McGregor’s watch collection against one another
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Fight Club: We pit Conor McGregor’s watch collection against one another

As I’m sure most of you are aware, “The Notorious” Conor McGregor made a triumphant return to the UFC octagon last weekend, knocking out his…
The ‘Watch & Act!’ World Watch Auction for the Australian bushfires is live! See and bid on all 16 watches now…
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The ‘Watch & Act!’ World Watch Auction for the Australian bushfires is live! See and bid on all 16 watches now…

I am excited – after a couple of furiously busy weeks of behind-the-scenes planning – to announce the launch of the ‘Watch & Act!’ World…
Premier League play-off – which manager is top of the League in the watch department?
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Premier League play-off – which manager is top of the League in the watch department?

The English Premier League (or EPL as some people insist on calling it these days) is known for its fast, physical style of play that…
Weekend watch spotting with JR: #3
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Weekend watch spotting with JR: #3

This weekend, I wore my DOXA SUB 200 130th Anniversary and went out in search of what other like-minded individuals had decided to attach to…
My week with the A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Thin 37mm
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My week with the A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Thin 37mm

“Authentic” is an often misused and even abused accolade in today’s disposable and instant-service world. Consumers tend to be impressed for brief moments with the…
James’ 2019 $20K fantasy watch collection
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James’ 2019 $20K fantasy watch collection

It is with a palpable sense of frustration that I must start my 2019 $20K fantasy watch collection with a pretty serious caveat — I had…
Marvellous mil-specs: 3 great military-spec watches
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Marvellous mil-specs: 3 great military-spec watches

Outfits change when the clock strikes five on Friday afternoon — suits, shirts, ties, leather shoes … all of it makes way for weekend savoir-faire. And…
RECOMMENDED READING: An interview with one of the world’s foremost vintage Patek Philippe collectors
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RECOMMENDED READING: An interview with one of the world’s foremost vintage Patek Philippe collectors

John Reardon is one of the world’s foremost experts on collectible vintage watches, having recently left his position as Christie’s International Head of Watches, and…
The Zenith DEFY Midnight is a (very) early contender for women’s collection of the year
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The Zenith DEFY Midnight is a (very) early contender for women’s collection of the year

The standout from the new Zenith 2020 novelties is hands down the DEFY Midnight collection. What immediately caught my attention was that Zenith were leading…
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…
The Enabler: How to justify buying another watch (#8. The Punctuality Excuse)
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The Enabler: How to justify buying another watch (#8. The Punctuality Excuse)

NOTE: We understand that you’ve found a new watch to add to your collection (congratulations!). But rationalising this fact – coupled with the fact that it’ll…
Great ‘Grams: Sketching, Auction Hype and Seiko Mania
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Great ‘Grams: Sketching, Auction Hype and Seiko Mania

Great ‘Grams: Sketching, Auction Hype and Seiko Mania It’s the start of a new decade, and as we hit the Roaring ’20s, there’s no sign…
Two years after its release, this Tissot is still one of the best value propositions on the market
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Two years after its release, this Tissot is still one of the best value propositions on the market

Editor’s note: When you’re looking to buy your next watch, you want to know you’re getting great value for the money you’re spending. This Tissot…
Top 6 watches of the 2020 Golden Globes
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Top 6 watches of the 2020 Golden Globes

The first major awards ceremony in 2020 for film and television, the 77th Annual Golden Globes, was held yesterday at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly…
Weekend watch spotting with JR
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Weekend watch spotting with JR

Weekends in Melbourne can mean several things: overpriced brunches with mates after a boozy night out on the town, hikes up the Dandenong Ranges’ unendingly…
Ice, ice, baby: Ronaldo just wore the most expensive Rolex ever made
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Ice, ice, baby: Ronaldo just wore the most expensive Rolex ever made

Making the right choice for your left wrist is never easy. But at least your options are generally curtailed by the size of your budget.…
Coming off third best: 4 great bronze watches from 2019
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Coming off third best: 4 great bronze watches from 2019

One of the most polarising materials to make a return to prominence in watchmaking over the last couple of years has been bronze. Why does…
What is an Exit Watch, and do I need a plan for one?
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What is an Exit Watch, and do I need a plan for one?

The idea of a grail watch – the would-be jewel in the crown of our collection for which we all strive – is well established.…
Nick’s 5 favourite watches of 2019
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Nick’s 5 favourite watches of 2019

The more you look at different watches, the more critical you become, as you better understand what the watchmaker and designer were trying to achieve,…
Drone pilots? Snooker players? Four watch ambassadors straight out of left field
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Drone pilots? Snooker players? Four watch ambassadors straight out of left field

Some boardroom discussions would be fascinating to observe. The brand decisions presumably make sense at the time, but can appear a little odd to the…
6 of the best fashion watch brands that are serious watchmakers
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6 of the best fashion watch brands that are serious watchmakers

For lovers of Haute Horlogerie, the term “fashion watch” is often akin to a cuss word. But one doesn’t have to dig very far into…
Put a smile on your dial: 5 of this year’s best new dials
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Put a smile on your dial: 5 of this year’s best new dials

What’s the single most important component that dictates whether a new watch will be lauded or loathed by enthusiasts? Personally, I think a timepiece’s dial…
The Enabler: How To Justify Buying Another Watch (#6. The Kanye West Contention)
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The Enabler: How To Justify Buying Another Watch (#6. The Kanye West Contention)

Kanye West is many things: hip-hop superstar, fashion designer, maverick genius, not to mention Kim Kardashian’s other half. What he is not often recognised as…
3 things you never knew about the Patek Philippe Nautilus
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3 things you never knew about the Patek Philippe Nautilus

The Patek Philippe Nautilus forms the basis of this historic brand’s sports collection, which rivals the very best in the business. And the genesis of…
HANDS-ON: This Rado Golden Horse 1957 is one of the best watches of 2019
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HANDS-ON: This Rado Golden Horse 1957 is one of the best watches of 2019

2019 has spawned a literal plethora of new watches for all us timekeeping enthusiasts out there in the horological ether to enjoy. And while not…
We take a look at 5 seriously cool vintage TAG Heuer Autavias
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We take a look at 5 seriously cool vintage TAG Heuer Autavias

One of the best things about TAG Heuer is the Swiss marque’s remarkable history with motorsport — few other watchmakers, if any, have such a rich…
Watches worn by Al Pacino on the big screen
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Watches worn by Al Pacino on the big screen

As promised in the article on Robert De Niro and his watches in film, we are following up with watches worn by Al Pacino. Pacino…
The ‘Barty Party’ hits Australia, and there are just 123 Rado watches available to celebrate
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The ‘Barty Party’ hits Australia, and there are just 123 Rado watches available to celebrate

I’m fortunate to be able to say I’ve met a couple of world number one tennis players in my time. Ash Barty, current women’s number…
The watches James Bond should have worn
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The watches James Bond should have worn

If you’ve ever been on the internet you will have noticed one million and one articles about the watches James Bond has worn throughout his…
RECOMMENDED WATCHING: How NASA tested the Omega Speedmaster
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RECOMMENDED WATCHING: How NASA tested the Omega Speedmaster

There is a plethora of watches out there with an equally large amount of claims. First watch with a date complication. First watch with a…
Saving the Ocean with Seiko Prospex
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Saving the Ocean with Seiko Prospex

I recently had the privilege of attending an event with Seiko that focused on their Save the Ocean collection, and the work that can be…
Watches of note worn by Robert De Niro in films
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Watches of note worn by Robert De Niro in films

From vintage to modern, Robert De Niro has worn some interesting watches on screen.
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…
RECOMMENDED READING: Steve McQueen and the watches he wore
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RECOMMENDED READING: Steve McQueen and the watches he wore

Here’s a question for you: Who is the greatest male style icon of the 20th century? Is it Paul Newman? No. Is it Elvis Presley?…
#JayDay: Jay-Z just used a bunch of solid gold Rolex Daytonas as VIP invitations
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#JayDay: Jay-Z just used a bunch of solid gold Rolex Daytonas as VIP invitations

We’ve all heard of a wrist flex, but what about an invitation flex … is that a thing? Well, if it wasn’t before, it is…
What is Dubai Watch Week, and should you go?
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What is Dubai Watch Week, and should you go?

Dubai Watch Week is in its fourth year, and is hitting a scale that should be making the other watch fairs around the world take…
RECOMMENDED WATCHING: Antiques Roadshow and the Rolex “Tiffany” GMT-Master
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RECOMMENDED WATCHING: Antiques Roadshow and the Rolex “Tiffany” GMT-Master

Let’s be honest, Antiques Roadshow isn’t always the most enthralling of television shows – it’s not going to goad you into teetering on the edge…
What Sealed The Deal – Gilbert’s Rolex Kermit
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What Sealed The Deal – Gilbert’s Rolex Kermit

A relationship with a watch can be a complex one, fraught with the tensions between longing and expectation, and the quotidian reality that it is…
8 incredible vintage watches from Vacheron Constantin Les Collectionneurs
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8 incredible vintage watches from Vacheron Constantin Les Collectionneurs

I have always found it strange that the majority of watch brands, who rely so heavily on their long history to market their watches, also…
3 TAG Heuer Calibre 16s that can do it all
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3 TAG Heuer Calibre 16s that can do it all

TAG Heuer has been using its venerable chronograph-equipped Calibre 16 movement for more than two decades now. In fact, the storied movement has been utilised…
Hype dodger: 3 steel Professional Rolex watches you can actually buy
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Hype dodger: 3 steel Professional Rolex watches you can actually buy

$16,450 – that’s the Australian recommended retail price of the Oystersteel Rolex Daytona ref. 116500LN. But, as I’m sure 99 per cent of people reading…
That time we made a fantasy basketball team out of celebs who wear the Bulgari Octo
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That time we made a fantasy basketball team out of celebs who wear the Bulgari Octo

Editor’s note: Question: What do David Gandy, Gerard Butler, Eric Bana, Bradley Cooper and Adrien Brody all have in common? Answer: They’ve all been spotted…
Tudor’s Black Bay Ceramic One sold for a ridiculous amount at Only Watch 2019
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Tudor’s Black Bay Ceramic One sold for a ridiculous amount at Only Watch 2019

If history is anything to go by, we shouldn’t have been surprised at news coming out of Only Watch 2019 that Tudor’s entry into the…
Remembering the TAG Heuer Autavia Jo Siffert Collector’s Edition
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Remembering the TAG Heuer Autavia Jo Siffert Collector’s Edition

Editor’s note: When it comes to making timepieces with an affiliation to the full-throttle world of motorsport, few watchmakers have more success than TAG Heuer.…
Steeling the show … Jason Statham’s love affair with Rolex
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Steeling the show … Jason Statham’s love affair with Rolex

What is it about leading actors and their affinity for Rolex’s range of stainless steel sports watches? It almost seems like it’s a rite of…
Top 3 most expensive watches sold at Only Watch 2019, also featuring Audemars Piguet and F.P. Journe
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Top 3 most expensive watches sold at Only Watch 2019, also featuring Audemars Piguet and F.P. Journe

Patek Philippe’s entry into Only Watch 2019, the one-of-a-kind stainless steel Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime ref. 6300A, has just smashed, in fact obliterated, the record…
WATCH DISASTERS #1 – Ken’s prodigal GMT-Master II
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WATCH DISASTERS #1 – Ken’s prodigal GMT-Master II

Watch Disasters is a new series on Time+Tide that describes, in chilling detail, incidences when owning an expensive watch goes wrong. This is not going…
RECOMMENDED WATCHING: Joe Rogan talks watches
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RECOMMENDED WATCHING: Joe Rogan talks watches

Unless you’ve been in hibernation for the last five years, or you’ve had a complete moratorium on any type of connection to the Internet, chances…
Breguet has nailed it for Only Watch 2019
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Breguet has nailed it for Only Watch 2019

Only Watch 2019 is now less than 24 hours away from kicking off, and Breguet has really knocked it out of the park with their…
Taking flight with the Breguet Type XX, XXI and XXII
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Taking flight with the Breguet Type XX, XXI and XXII

Initially created for the French Ministry of Defence for the French Air Force, the Breguet Type XX, XXI and XXII are timekeeping devices steeped in…
HOW TO: Take the perfect Instagram wristshot
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HOW TO: Take the perfect Instagram wristshot

Editor’s note: I’m sure that at one point or another you’ve been wearing your favourite watch and thought, “This is definitely ‘gram’ worthy”. But taking…
High Rollers – 3 of the most expensive timepieces at Only Watch 2019
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High Rollers – 3 of the most expensive timepieces at Only Watch 2019

With Only Watch 2019 now just a few short days away, there’s a veritable smorgasbord of gorgeous piece-unique watches and timekeeping devices heading to the…
Mastering the elements with 3 Omega Seamasters
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Mastering the elements with 3 Omega Seamasters

Omega’s eponymous collection of Seamaster timepieces are as varied as they are capable, and no matter the occasion, chances are Omega makes a water-ready timepiece…
Mission Accomplished! Nirmal “Nims” Purja smashes Bremont’s Project Possible
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Mission Accomplished! Nirmal “Nims” Purja smashes Bremont’s Project Possible

Bremont brand ambassador and former British Special Forces serviceman Nirmal “Nims” Purja has destroyed the world record for scaling Earth’s 14 tallest mountains, completing the…
VIDEO: Graduating with the Girard-Perregaux Laureato 42mm
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VIDEO: Graduating with the Girard-Perregaux Laureato 42mm

As the 1960s drew to a close, the Swiss watch industry found itself entering one of the most significant periods of turmoil it would ever…
5 Longines heritage timepieces for every occasion
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5 Longines heritage timepieces for every occasion

Longines offer a great many different styles of timepieces across five unique collections in their portfolio of wristwatches. And while each of the five collections…
Best of British –  4 celebs who rock Bremont watches
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Best of British –  4 celebs who rock Bremont watches

Whether watch enthusiasts want to admit it or not, there is definitely a curiosity when it comes to celebrity watch spotting. It’s a guilty pleasure for…
Is this Ellen’s best watch purchase yet?
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Is this Ellen’s best watch purchase yet?

To say Ellen DeGeneres likes a timepiece or two is probably one of the larger understatements of the year. In fact, you’d have to be…
5 for $500: Building a great watch collection for less than $2.5K
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5 for $500: Building a great watch collection for less than $2.5K

$2.5K can buy you quite a lot in this world – an economy plane ticket to just about anywhere on the planet, a car that’s…
Black and Hello: Rediscovering the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Yellow Sapphire
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Black and Hello: Rediscovering the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Yellow Sapphire

Editor’s note: The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Yellow Sapphire perfectly typifies why the Swiss watchmaker is at the forefront of material innovation and design…
The heritage heavy hitters – 10 of 2019’s best vintage reissues
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The heritage heavy hitters – 10 of 2019’s best vintage reissues

Every year in watchland we’re treated to a fresh crop of heritage reissues — modern interpretations of designs of yore. It’s a market category that’s…