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07.12.16

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THE PARTY: An IWC microstory – Part 2

Editor’s Note: In this, the second instalment of our IWC microstory, Christian and Evelyn don driving gear, load up the Mercedes (living the dream right…

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05.12.16

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THE PARTY: An IWC microstory – Part 1

Editor’s Note: Welcome to ‘The Party’, a micro-trilogy that revolves around IWC’s Portugieser collection. And while this illustrated story is a little different from our…

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Blancpain makes a splash with the Ocean Commitment II

Pop Culture

28.11.16

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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Blancpain makes a splash with the Ocean Commitment II

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/192993206″] There are a few things everyone in the Time+Tide office can get behind 100 per cent: coffee, classic ’70s rock and blue watches. In…

Lists

26.11.16

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LIST: Six men’s watches that look incredible on women (and why)

Women wearing men’s watches might be just the latest step in the feminist invasion - but we’re OK with that.

Pop Culture

25.11.16

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HOW TO: Take the perfect wristshot

Editor’s Note: Some time ago, we ran a special edition of the Wind Down (as we are wont to do), which ran through the dos…

News

24.11.16

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NEWS: Jimmy Smits’ favourite watch brand is Nomos Glashütte, according to Brooklyn Nine-Nine

We’re big fans of German brand Nomos Glashütte here at Time+Tide, and we know there’s a lot of love for them out there in the…

HANDS-ON: The stylish pilot – Breguet’s Type XXI 3817

Pop Culture

21.11.16

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HANDS-ON: The stylish pilot – Breguet’s Type XXI 3817

Turns out that Breguet, not content with nailing the brief when it comes to dress watches and innovating left, right and centre are also quite the dab hand…

LOOKBOOK: Three ways to wear Baume & Mercier’s steel Petite Promesse

Pop Culture

19.11.16

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LOOKBOOK: Three ways to wear Baume & Mercier’s steel Petite Promesse

Take a good look at the image below. What do you see? A ladies’ dress watch, right? That’s a fair point. When you have 44…

EVENT: Aussies do it blacker, celebrating 10 years of Hublot All Black watches in Sydney

Pop Culture

19.11.16

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EVENT: Aussies do it blacker, celebrating 10 years of Hublot All Black watches in Sydney

‘Black’ is a term that has come to denote the best in luxury. Anyone who has either accidentally, and I’m looking at myself here, or intentionally…

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Smoke and mirrors – the Hublot Big Bang All Black Sapphire

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05.11.16

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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Smoke and mirrors – the Hublot Big Bang All Black Sapphire

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/159551168″] Ten years ago Hublot pioneered the black-on-black-on-black look in watches. Sure, it made it hard to read the time, but when your watch…

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: See the world in colour with Montblanc’s 4810 Orbis Terrarum

Pop Culture

03.11.16

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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: See the world in colour with Montblanc’s 4810 Orbis Terrarum

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/157997150″] When I was in high school we had to buy an atlas/geography textbook from a publisher called Heinemann. Don’t ask me why I…

EDITOR’S PICK: FakeWatchBusta on how to buy your first baller watch

Pop Culture

29.10.16

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EDITOR’S PICK: FakeWatchBusta on how to buy your first baller watch

Editor’s Note: Last night over drinks a friend had a question. He considers he’s reached some sort of early milestone in his collecting. He has…

LIST: Does the Mark Zuckerberg #onetshirt theory work with watches?

Lists

19.10.16

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LIST: Does the Mark Zuckerberg #onetshirt theory work with watches?

Editor’s Note: Every single watch journalist in the world has a readymade answer / answers to the question, “So, watch writer, what should I buy…

SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 1, October 2016 – An Introduction

Pop Culture

13.10.16

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SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 1, October 2016 – An Introduction

Editor’s Note: It will surprise no-one to learn that Andy Green spends a significant amount of time each month in cafés, handling watches – of fairly staggering…

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 7th October, 2016 – the paradise edition

Pop Culture

07.10.16

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 7th October, 2016 – the paradise edition

This is the strangest feeling Friday in a very long time. For starters, I associate Friday with relaxing, with kicking back and maybe getting away.…

EXCLUSIVE: Touching scenes as Tissot Australia present Bob Murphy, injured captain of new AFL Premiers the Western Bulldogs, with a Premiership Watch

Pop Culture

02.10.16

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EXCLUSIVE: Touching scenes as Tissot Australia present Bob Murphy, injured captain of new AFL Premiers the Western Bulldogs, with a Premiership Watch

Last night, at a closed function for family, friends and Western Bulldogs football club staff, Tissot Australia brand manager Scott Jungwirth followed the lead of…

LIST: 5 times Rolex helped to make the world a better place (for more than just your wrist)

Lists

27.09.16

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LIST: 5 times Rolex helped to make the world a better place (for more than just your wrist)

Watch brands don’t change the world, right? Sure, it’s easy enough to create a limited edition watch that raises funds and awareness, but as for…

VIDEO: 9 classic quotes from that time Antiques Roadshow told a US veteran his Rolex GMT-Master was worth 50 times more than he expected

Pop Culture

20.09.16

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VIDEO: 9 classic quotes from that time Antiques Roadshow told a US veteran his Rolex GMT-Master was worth 50 times more than he expected

Editor’s Note: As a GMT-Master II owner I’m a sucker for stories about any Rolex GMT models. It’s a kinship that’s formed when you buy…

LIST: 7 different guys wearing the hell out of the Piaget Polo S

Pop Culture

17.09.16

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LIST: 7 different guys wearing the hell out of the Piaget Polo S

When we reviewed the Polo S we were struck by its by its sartorial versatility. To prove our point we looked to Piaget’s own ‘game…

MY WATCH STORY: John’s 1960s Dunklings Rivana

Pop Culture

10.09.16

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MY WATCH STORY: John’s 1960s Dunklings Rivana

Not long ago, John Ciciulla, a friend of T+T, posted this image on instagram, explaining that the watch – which originally belonged to his grandfather…

VIDEO: Hawks gun shows off his 2015 Tissot Premiership Watch on eve of 2016 AFL finals

Pop Culture

08.09.16

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VIDEO: Hawks gun shows off his 2015 Tissot Premiership Watch on eve of 2016 AFL finals

The truth is we’re not quite sure how this happened. It’s Thursday and the first final of the AFL 2016 finals series is played tonight.…

WATCHSPOTTING: Father’s Day special – famous dads and sons/daughters

Pop Culture

03.09.16

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WATCHSPOTTING: Father’s Day special – famous dads and sons/daughters

When you’re young you want to be like your dad. He’s a cool guy. He’s as strong as Atlas. Everything he does is brilliant. Whatever…

Friday Wind Down

02.09.16

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 2nd September, 2016 – the advertising edition

Want to know something scary? 2016 is practically over. It’s 115 sleeps until Christmas. Which equals 17 more weeks or, most horrifyingly of all, a…

EDITOR’S PICK: 7 ways to spot a fake Tudor Black Bay

Pop Culture

02.09.16

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EDITOR’S PICK: 7 ways to spot a fake Tudor Black Bay

Editor’s Note: Today we’re looking back at a story we ran just under a year ago, and one that’s just as relevant today. And while…

WATCHSPOTTING: Richard Branson vs the ‘Million Dollar Beard’

Pop Culture

28.08.16

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WATCHSPOTTING: Richard Branson vs the ‘Million Dollar Beard’

Editor’s Note: It started with a post on LinkedIn by Richard Branson, which was titled ‘Great Beards come with Great Responsibility‘. My first thought was…

News

24.08.16

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BREAKING NEWS: Omega launches eyewear collection, and we have a pair (with pricing)

Omega is launching its first eyewear collection for men and women in partnership with Italian eyewear powerhouse Marcolin, the group behind brands such as Tom Ford…

VIDEO: “There are no mistakes.” Inside Omega’s timing room at Rio 2016

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21.08.16

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VIDEO: “There are no mistakes.” Inside Omega’s timing room at Rio 2016

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/179294851″] Well, the blaze of glory is nearing its end. But before Rio 2016 crosses the finish line, we wanted to show you something really…

WATCHSPOTTING: Comic legend John Cleese on his silly little watch and ‘unbelievable’ watch prices

Pop Culture

12.08.16

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WATCHSPOTTING: Comic legend John Cleese on his silly little watch and ‘unbelievable’ watch prices

Last night one of the elder statesman of comedy, John Cleese, appeared on Channel Ten’s prime-time news panel show The Project. Ostensibly Cleese was there…

WATCHSPOTTING: Who wore it best? The Rolex President feat. Posh, Ike and Bieber

Pop Culture

10.08.16

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WATCHSPOTTING: Who wore it best? The Rolex President feat. Posh, Ike and Bieber

When it comes to Rolex, the precious-metal-only Day-Date (aka the President) is pretty much at the top of the tree, so naturally it isn’t short…

VIDEO: Meet the Australian Cartier Drive Man – Chris Edwards

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01.08.16

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VIDEO: Meet the Australian Cartier Drive Man – Chris Edwards

Time for an existential question, folks: What drives you? Granted, it’s early in the working week, and ‘Would you like another coffee?’ is hard enough…

WATCHSPOTTING: San Diego Comic-Con 2016, feat. Omega, Ball and a lot of Rolex

Pop Culture

26.07.16

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WATCHSPOTTING: San Diego Comic-Con 2016, feat. Omega, Ball and a lot of Rolex

A celebration of comics, sci-fi, gaming and general nerdery, Comic-Con International wrapped up yesterday in San Diego – and if you’re not familiar with it, think…

EVENT: Hublot, official timekeeper of Juventus, welcomes legend and young guns to Melbourne

Pop Culture

26.07.16

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EVENT: Hublot, official timekeeper of Juventus, welcomes legend and young guns to Melbourne

“Are there any Juve fans here?” Craig Foster, Australia’s key football commentator and former Socceroo, asked the crowd gathered in a special roped-off, soccer pitch-themed…

INTERVIEW: “I’ve got a god-given gift in my ass.” 5 legendary quotes from legendary driver, Allen Grant

Pop Culture

22.07.16

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INTERVIEW: “I’ve got a god-given gift in my ass.” 5 legendary quotes from legendary driver, Allen Grant

He’s been George Lucas’ “hero” since they were kids (but he didn’t watch Star Wars until his own children forced him to), he’s one of the…

NEWS: Piaget announces the steel Polo S – and 9 Game Changers to show it off

Introducing

15.07.16

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NEWS: Piaget announces the steel Polo S – and 9 Game Changers to show it off

Just minutes ago at the Duggal Greenhouse in Brooklyn, we were introduced to the full line-up of ambassadors for the new Piaget Polo S collection. As you’d…

LIST: 6 watches owned by Gabriel Macht, aka Harvey Specter

Lists

15.07.16

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LIST: 6 watches owned by Gabriel Macht, aka Harvey Specter

If yesterday’s story about Gabriel Macht’s personal watch collection didn’t break the internet, it severely bent it. Thanks to a combination of perfect timing, with…

WORLD EXCLUSIVE: Harvey Specter spills the beans on the watches you’ve seen in Suits (and the timepiece Scarlett Johansson gifted him)

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14.07.16

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WORLD EXCLUSIVE: Harvey Specter spills the beans on the watches you’ve seen in Suits (and the timepiece Scarlett Johansson gifted him)

Harvey Specter spills the beans on the watches you’ve seen in Suits (and the timepiece Scarlett Johansson gifted him).

VIDEO: ABOUT TIME with Patty Mills of the San Antonio Spurs

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11.07.16

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VIDEO: ABOUT TIME with Patty Mills of the San Antonio Spurs

There’s a confidence to Patty Mills as he walks on to the court of the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre to talk about Tissot’s new…

GALLERY: ‘My Connection to the Sea’ – a Time and Tide production with Lindy Klim for Omega

Interview

08.07.16

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GALLERY: ‘My Connection to the Sea’ – a Time and Tide production with Lindy Klim for Omega

Watchmakers often talk about the ‘music’ a well-made mechanical watch makes when it is held close to the ear. At a recent Omega event, ‘Her…

‘My Connection to the Sea’ – a Time+Tide production with Lindy Klim for Omega

Pop Culture

01.07.16

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‘My Connection to the Sea’ – a Time+Tide production with Lindy Klim for Omega

One of the interesting things about a watch, is how quickly – in fact instantaneously – we can judge whether it suits its wearer. When…

INSIGHT: Further, faster, higher, deeper – Rolex and the history of extremes

Pop Culture

29.06.16

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INSIGHT: Further, faster, higher, deeper – Rolex and the history of extremes

Regardless of what you think about Rolex, its reputation for rock-solid reliability is legendary. Stories abound of people taking their grandad’s Datejust out of the safe for…

EDITOR’S PICK: John Mayer isn’t the only one with Room for Squares. The 2015 TAG Heuer Monaco Calibre 11, in detail

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19.06.16

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EDITOR’S PICK: John Mayer isn’t the only one with Room for Squares. The 2015 TAG Heuer Monaco Calibre 11, in detail

Editor’s Note: It’s been the choice of rebels and bad boys ever since it was released – from Steve McQueen and Sammy Davis Jr all…

INSIGHT: World famous photographer Steve McCurry gives us 3 photography tips in Tokyo on the Vacheron Constantin Overseas Tour

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18.06.16

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INSIGHT: World famous photographer Steve McCurry gives us 3 photography tips in Tokyo on the Vacheron Constantin Overseas Tour

It’s easy to imagine that the world of fine watchmaking is a bubble that begins and ends in Switzerland. And while it’s true that much…

Friday Wind Down

10.06.16

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 10th June, 2016 – the end of an era

Today is the final Friday Wind Down in our current office; we’re pulling up stumps and moving to bigger and better digs next week. We’ll…

NEWS: 3 Reasons why the Ryan Reynolds and Piaget relationship will last (forever)

Pop Culture

09.06.16

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NEWS: 3 Reasons why the Ryan Reynolds and Piaget relationship will last (forever)

It’s fair to say not all celebrity ambassadors are created equal, but this is one that has our full approval here at Time+Tide, as Piaget…

VIDEO: TAG Heuer kicks off with the Socceroos in Sydney

News

08.06.16

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VIDEO: TAG Heuer kicks off with the Socceroos in Sydney

Earlier this year TAG Heuer and Football Federation Australia (FFA) announced a four-year partnership, with the Swiss brand becoming the official watch and timekeeper of…

Friday Wind Down

03.06.16

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 3rd June, 2016, winter is here

Your boy Jon Snow may have been banging on about it for some time, but winter’s finally arrived here in the southern hemisphere. By mid-afternoon…

UPDATE: Is Robert Downey Jr’s Breitling ‘Pathfinder’ much cooler than we previously thought?

News

13.05.16

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UPDATE: Is Robert Downey Jr’s Breitling ‘Pathfinder’ much cooler than we previously thought?

Last night we wrote a piece on Robert Downey Jnr’s watch collection, and we cast some aspersions on his Breitling ‘Pathfinder’. Our initial thoughts were…

Opinion

12.05.16

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OPINION: Yes, we saw Robert Downey Jr’s ‘epic’ collection and yes, we have some pretty intense questions/suggestions. (And not just about the fakes)

The watch world is all in a tizz with the unveiling of Robert Downey Jr’s ‘epic’ watch collection. Our initial response to the nine watches, captured…

INSIGHT: Two sleeper hits from the Phillips Start-Stop-Reset auction

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12.05.16

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INSIGHT: Two sleeper hits from the Phillips Start-Stop-Reset auction

Editor’s Note: Time+Tide seems to have a thing for Canadian contributors, perhaps because we’re both Commonwealth countries. Whatever the reason, we’ve found another one. In…

VIDEO: Our guest host, Miss Universe Australia admits she has a thing for pilots at the IWC 2016 Collection launch in Sydney

News

08.05.16

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VIDEO: Our guest host, Miss Universe Australia admits she has a thing for pilots at the IWC 2016 Collection launch in Sydney

The crowd at last week’s unveiling of IWC’s 2016 Pilot’s collection was a a who’s who of Sydney’s movers and shakers – you could barely…

PURE FUN: We created a fantasy basketball team of celebs who wear a Bulgari Octo so you don’t have to. Gandy, Cooper, Butler, Bana and more…

Lists

04.05.16

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PURE FUN: We created a fantasy basketball team of celebs who wear a Bulgari Octo so you don’t have to. Gandy, Cooper, Butler, Bana and more…

Golden State Warriors, you are on notice. If our A-list line up of regular Bulgari Octo wearers decided to, mythically speaking, join forces on a…

Dear DC Comics: We picked watches for your superheroes. You’re welcome.

Pop Culture

21.04.16

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Dear DC Comics: We picked watches for your superheroes. You’re welcome.

Dear DC Comics, Even though Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice hasn’t been wowing critics, we applaud that you’re finally giving the Justice League the…

EVENT: Oris launch the Great Barrier Reef II Limited Edition in paradise with the inspiring people who are trying to save it

Pop Culture

13.04.16

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EVENT: Oris launch the Great Barrier Reef II Limited Edition in paradise with the inspiring people who are trying to save it

Oris’ tagline is ‘real watches for real people’, and it extended to the event on the Great Barrier Reef to launch their sparkling new Limited…

Friday Wind Down

08.04.16

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 8th April, 2016

If I’m honest, the Wind Down this week is a bit of a let down. Not because it’s been a slow news week, watch-wise –…

VIDEO: TAG Heuer announce new ambassador Daniel Ricciardo, who reacts with surprise DJ set

News

08.04.16

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VIDEO: TAG Heuer announce new ambassador Daniel Ricciardo, who reacts with surprise DJ set

While the team were away (in Basel) Andy Green did play. And he did it with some cameras around as well as his – ok, we…

Friday Wind Down

01.04.16

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 1st April, 2016, Deadpool Edition

While most of the team are still unsure what day it is and are in fact taking time off to feel human again after an…

EDITOR’S PICK: 6 reasons I didn’t sell my Panerai PAM 111 to a stranger in business (for twice its value)

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31.03.16

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EDITOR’S PICK: 6 reasons I didn’t sell my Panerai PAM 111 to a stranger in business class (for twice its value)

DISCLAIMER: YES, IT IS APRIL 1, BUT THIS IS NOT AN APRIL FOOL’S DAY JOKE POST This is a true story about a man who offered…

BREAKING NEWS: We went to the Baselworld press conference so you don’t have to, and we have news

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17.03.16

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BREAKING NEWS: We went to the Baselworld press conference so you don’t have to, and we have news

4 (blurry) graphs that sum up the state of the Swiss Watch Industry in 2016 The press conference that kicks off Baselworld can, unfortunately, be…

EDITOR’S PICK: That time I walked on the wings of a Breitling bi-plane above Sydney Harbour for GQ

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13.03.16

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EDITOR’S PICK: That time I walked on the wings of a Breitling bi-plane above Sydney Harbour for GQ

This article first appeared in GQ Australia Editor’s Note: All’s well that ends well. I agreed to take a flight standing on the wings of…

VIDEO: Captains of Industry with Jean-Claude Biver and Hublot ambassador Michael Clarke

Pop Culture

02.03.16

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VIDEO: Captains of Industry with Jean-Claude Biver and Hublot ambassador Michael Clarke

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/157241093″] There are certain moments on the Time+Tide journey that stand out. When, amid the blur of watches, events and people you just step back…

Pop Culture

01.03.16

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LIST: Watchspotting at the 2016 Oscars

The Oscars are a time when Hollywood’s best and brightest don their finery and strut their stuff. And watches are becoming increasingly important (and visible)…