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How Orlando Bloom recovered his rare watches stolen by the ‘Bling Ring’

18.02.23

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How Orlando Bloom recovered his rare watches stolen by the ‘Bling Ring’

Actor Orlando Bloom has long been known for his on-screen feats of derring-do in film, as star of the Pirates Of The Caribbean and Lord…

Donald Trump shares his thoughts on the Rolex Submariner with us. Well, sort of…

Pop Culture

18.02.23

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Donald Trump shares his thoughts on the Rolex Submariner with us. Well, sort of…

No, we did not actually speak with former president Donald Trump. The below – where we asked AI to review the Rolex Submariner in the style of…

Game time: Fly your team’s colours with these Super Bowl MVPs

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11.02.23

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Game time: Fly your team’s colours with these Super Bowl MVPs

Here in the United States, the National Football League’s championship game, the Super Bowl, kicks off this Sunday between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas…

HBO’s The Last of Us illustrates the potent meaning watches can carry (as well as a great gift idea)

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06.02.23

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HBO’s The Last of Us illustrates the potent meaning watches can carry (as well as a great gift idea)

Editor’s note: If you have never played The Last of Us video games, or have yet to start HBO’s adaption for television (get on it!), please beware…

WOOO! That time wrestling legend Ric Flair lost his Rolex in a bowl of spaghetti

Pop Culture

31.01.23

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WOOO! That time wrestling legend Ric Flair lost his Rolex in a bowl of spaghetti

Editor’s note: Last Saturday the 2023 WWE Royal Rumble was held, so we are looking back at that time the greatest of all time Ric…

Outfitting the wrists of the best-dressed celebrities of the last year

Fits and Ticks

29.01.23

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Outfitting the wrists of the best-dressed celebrities of the last year

By no means do I consider myself being the fashion police, but I think I can spot a good fit when I see one. Last…

What a scene from The Recruit teaches us about gifting a watch

Opinion

28.01.23

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What a scene from The Recruit teaches us about gifting a watch

A story as old as time(pieces). I’m sitting at home on a Saturday night. My son and wife are asleep. I’ve got the Netflix all…

Do you wear a genuine NATO strap? Probably not, according to this trademark – and some retailers aren’t happy

Pop Culture

25.01.23

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Do you wear a genuine NATO strap? Probably not, according to this trademark – and some retailers aren’t happy

What’s in a name? Potentially a lot of cash, marketing leverage and credibility when it comes to the world of trademarks. These legal registrations of…

The world’s most inspiring watch costs $150 and belongs to former Navy SEAL, Jocko Willink

Pop Culture

22.01.23

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The world’s most inspiring watch costs $150 and belongs to former Navy SEAL, Jocko Willink

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…

Shakira slams her footballer ex Gerard Piqué and his new girlfriend: “You swapped a Rolex for a Casio”

Pop Culture

16.01.23

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Shakira slams her footballer ex Gerard Piqué and his new girlfriend: “You swapped a Rolex for a Casio”

Watches have long permeated pop culture, but recently we may have seen the first horological burn in a song. After a decade together, retired Spanish…

Prince Harry may be a divisive figure, but he does own one hell of a Rolex…

Pop Culture

14.01.23

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Prince Harry may be a divisive figure, but he does own one hell of a Rolex…

In the wake of his new biography, Spare, we now know far too much about Prince Harry. We know, for example, that Harry had a…

Omega dominate 2023 Golden Globes’ red carpet. Rolex, Cartier, TAG, Vacheron, Bulgari also make appearances

Pop Culture

12.01.23

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Omega dominate 2023 Golden Globes’ red carpet. Rolex, Cartier, TAG, Vacheron, Bulgari also make appearances

Omega dominated the 2023 Golden Globes red carpet Their range of styles and dial colours make their watches very easy to style Rolex, Cartier, TAG…

Skiing is believing: Why a growing number of watch brands are hitting the slopes

Pop Culture

07.01.23

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Skiing is believing: Why a growing number of watch brands are hitting the slopes

Whether it’s golf, sailing, motor-racing or tennis, luxury watch brands love associating themselves with “premium sports” that reinforce their lofty image. And by “premium sports”,…

Would you get buried with your favourite watch on your wrist or is it the ultimate waste of time?

Pop Culture

18.12.22

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Would you get buried with your favourite watch on your wrist or is it the ultimate waste of time?

Jazz legend Miles Davis was buried with one of his beloved trumpets nestling by his side. The Beat Generation novelist William Burroughs was laid to…

Vintage video game watches offer real wrist game

Pop Culture

17.12.22

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Vintage video game watches offer real wrist game

Members of Generation X can truly say they were there for some seismic cultural shifts. Although some relics should definitely remain encased in the nostalgic…

In Tulsa King, Stallone upholds the unlikely tradition of mobster watches

Pop Culture

15.12.22

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In Tulsa King, Stallone upholds the unlikely tradition of mobster watches

In Tulsa King, Sylvester Stallone emerges from a 25-year prison sentence to become a one-man crimewave in Oklahoma. The most remarkable thing about the violent…

Raheem Sterling lost £300,000 of watches in a robbery. How should he replace them?

Pop Culture

13.12.22

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Raheem Sterling lost £300,000 of watches in a robbery. How should he replace them?

Poor Raheem Sterling has endured a rough time of late. There was the familiar heartache of England being knocked out of the World Cup with…

We let an AI review three of the most iconic watches. Here are the results

Pop Culture

13.12.22

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We let an AI review three of the most iconic watches. Here are the results

“It seems probable that once the machine thinking method had started, it would not take long to outstrip our feeble powers… They would be able…

Watchspotting among the fans at the Qatar World Cup

Pop Culture

11.12.22

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Watchspotting among the fans at the Qatar World Cup

Writer’s note: This article was completed mere hours after Croatia’s incredible penalty shootout win against Brazil. During that match, the percentage of grey hair on…

Gwendoline Christie never felt more beautiful on Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’ set wearing Cartier Tank Louis

Pop Culture

06.12.22

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Gwendoline Christie never felt more beautiful on Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’ set wearing Cartier Tank Louis

Netflix’s Addams Family spin-off Wednesday has taken the world by spooky storm, with Jenna Ortega’s self-choreographed dance scene going certified viral. But, while much attention has…

The weird rise of ‘swear clocks’ – the world’s most potty-mouthed ways of telling the time

Pop Culture

04.12.22

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The weird rise of ‘swear clocks’ – the world’s most potty-mouthed ways of telling the time

Editor’s note: Due to the nature of the subject matter, the following story contains lots of swear words and wilfully offensive language. If you’re offended…

The memes of the week: Self-delusion and Groundhog Day

Pop Culture

27.11.22

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The memes of the week: Self-delusion and Groundhog Day

She’s got your number via @youcanneverhaveenoughmemes Watches can be expensive. Often very expensive indeed. Sadly, for those of us that don’t manage hedge funds or…

Did Harry Kane just make a cheeky Rolex protest at the Doha World Cup?

Pop Culture

26.11.22

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Did Harry Kane just make a cheeky Rolex protest at the Doha World Cup?

As the World Cup gathers momentum in Qatar, FIFA has repeatedly displayed a breathtaking lack of tact and political awareness. The decision by football’s governing…

Supreme and North Face have just made a jacket every watch wearer will love

Pop Culture

24.11.22

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Supreme and North Face have just made a jacket every watch wearer will love

I know the folks down under are gearing up for summer, still cannot imagine a summery Christmas morning, but here in the northern hemisphere we…

The memes of the week: Dumb buys, colonoscopies and the wisdom of dads

Pop Culture

21.11.22

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The memes of the week: Dumb buys, colonoscopies and the wisdom of dads

Hospital chic (via @watchumor) Style is about being appropriately dressed for the occasion. But sometimes life throws you a sartorial curveball. Having to submit to…

Why the Cartier collection of Tyler, The Creator matters

Opinion

19.11.22

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Why the Cartier collection of Tyler, The Creator matters

It’ll be no surprise to you to hear that another rapper has been on record showing off their watch collection. Tyler, The Creator, however, is…

Rich Flex: Drake or 21 Savage – who has the better watch collection?

Pop Culture

16.11.22

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Rich Flex: Drake or 21 Savage – who has the better watch collection?

21, can you do sum’ for me? Can you hit a lil’ rich flex for me? On Drake and 21 Savage’s recently dropped collaborative album Her Loss,…

Pop Culture

14.11.22

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The best watch memes of the week

As the watch world becomes ever more hyperactive on social media, every week dozens of horological memes proliferate across the various channels. The beauty of…

Will Ferrell brings “rare baby Bengal tiger” and Zenith watch to Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon

Pop Culture

12.11.22

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Will Ferrell brings “rare baby Bengal tiger” and Zenith watch to Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon

Comedy comes in many forms. Some stand-ups prefer one-liners, hot-takes on political and social issues, dating disasters, or embellished “true” stories. And then there are…

Chris Evans unveiled as People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive while wearing this watch…

Pop Culture

12.11.22

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Chris Evans unveiled as People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive while wearing this watch…

Chris Evans has long been beloved by audiences worldwide. From the early years of his career in Not Another Teen Movie, to the role of…

The Apple Watch is the enemy of mindfulness – mechanical watches will keep you sane

Opinion

07.11.22

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The Apple Watch is the enemy of mindfulness – mechanical watches will keep you sane

You know what sounds nice? Mindfulness. You know — being in the moment. Noting your breath, checking in on the breeze, and focusing on the…

The crazy drinking stories about Peter O’Toole that’ll make you want to buy his watches

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03.11.22

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The crazy drinking stories about Peter O’Toole that’ll make you want to buy his watches

As a boy, Peter O’Toole jotted down a promise in his notebook: “I will not be a common man. I will stir the smooth sands…

Jennifer Lawrence joins Longines as an Ambassador of Elegance

News

02.11.22

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Jennifer Lawrence joins Longines as an Ambassador of Elegance

We used to run a series called Fantasy Watch Ambassador where the Time+Tide team had a fantasy draft on behalf of various watch brands, pairing them with…

Is the Vacheron Constantin 222 becoming the new celeb favourite?

Pop Culture

01.11.22

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Is the Vacheron Constantin 222 becoming the new celeb favourite?

Recently Patek Philippe ushered in their next era of the Nautilus with the new 5811/1G. The Nautilus, along with the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, has…

Time+Tide book club: Ice Cold: A Hip-Hop Jewelry History

Pop Culture

24.10.22

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Time+Tide book club: Ice Cold: A Hip-Hop Jewelry History

For fans of hip-hop and streetwear, there’s a lavish new coffee table book just for you. More than simply documenting flash jewellery, Ice Cold: A…

Pop Culture

24.10.22

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Panerai CEO reveals why Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is such a die-hard fan of the brand

“Finally, the Super Bowl has come back to Los Angeles,” boomed Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson as he hyped up the crowd at SoFi Stadium ahead…

IWC collaborate with Mr Sabotage on special-edition camouflage strap

Pop Culture

22.10.22

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IWC collaborate with Mr Sabotage on special-edition camouflage strap

Brand collaborations are becoming almost as popular now as vintage dive-watch reissues, so much so that the phenomenon now extends to straps as well as…

Country megastar Luke Bryan’s social media is a horological thirst trap

Pop Culture

22.10.22

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Country megastar Luke Bryan’s social media is a horological thirst trap

Country megastar Luke Bryan has a frankly astounding watch collection, but you wouldn’t know it going by how little he’s spoken about the subject. Yet,…

Cliff diving with Mido: “You never conquer the fear. You just learn to manage it”

Pop Culture

21.10.22

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Cliff diving with Mido: “You never conquer the fear. You just learn to manage it”

“When you enter the water at that velocity, the impact is severe,” says Eric Brooker, an elite-level diving coach who supervised the judging panel at…

Modified with the dial of a Rolex Daytona, this iPhone is the ideal gift for a lunatic despot. Here’s why…

Pop Culture

16.10.22

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Modified with the dial of a Rolex Daytona, this iPhone is the ideal gift for a lunatic despot. Here’s why…

“Saddam’s chandelier was the size of a two-car garage,” wrote the late P.J. O’Rourke in a piece on Saddam Hussein’s taste in interior design. “If…

Kid Cudi has a bar mitzvah to thank for his gold Rolex Day-Date President

Pop Culture

15.10.22

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Kid Cudi has a bar mitzvah to thank for his gold Rolex Day-Date President

Celebrity watchspotting can be a bit trivial at times – a Royal Oak here, a Richard Mille there. These are snapshots of individuals who have…

VIDEO: Double world champ Max Verstappen on why his TAG Heuer Monaco is his “lucky charm”

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14.10.22

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VIDEO: Double world champ Max Verstappen on why his TAG Heuer Monaco is his “lucky charm”

Last weekend, Max Verstappen joined the pantheon of multiple world-champ greats. Winning the title once may be a hugely impressive accomplishment, but out of 34 F1…

Inside man: Why would you wear your watch dial down?

Pop Culture

12.10.22

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Inside man: Why would you wear your watch dial down?

As an ex-pat who’s lived in Australia for the past 20 years, watching British politics unfold of late has been like watching one of your…

Lee Pace, the elven-king-turned-murder-suspect, needs watches

Fits and Ticks

11.10.22

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Lee Pace, the elven-king-turned-murder-suspect, needs watches

Galactic emperor, elven king or supervillain – Lee Pace refuses to be typecast, lending his chiselled chin to a variety of larger-than-life characters. Nominated for…

Dressing down a Reverso is easier than you’d think

Fits and Ticks

08.10.22

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Dressing down a Reverso is easier than you’d think

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso is certainly among the more recognisable watch designs out there, I’d even venture as far as calling it iconic. I’m sure that…

Kapow! 5 high-end watches from the Batman universe

Pop Culture

08.10.22

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Kapow! 5 high-end watches from the Batman universe

With spooky season upon us, it’s time to sort out your superhero costume. Every hero (or villain) needs a selection of primo gadgets to accessorise…

Heads or tails for your Rolex? Kicking a ball into a skip for a £15K watch? Sportsmen’s crazy watch bets

Pop Culture

07.10.22

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Heads or tails for your Rolex? Kicking a ball into a skip for a £15K watch? Sportsmen’s crazy watch bets

You might blame it on the betting culture within professional sport. Or the competitive personalities of top sportsmen that make them that much more willing…

This is the first musical shoutout of Patek Philippe. And no, it’s not hip-hop, it’s prog-rock…

Pop Culture

03.10.22

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This is the first musical shoutout of Patek Philippe. And no, it’s not hip-hop, it’s prog-rock…

In the world of popular music, Patek references are all over hip hop, with mentions in rhyme from Jay-Z to Migos. But surprisingly, the first…

Ryan Reynolds vs Hugh Jackman: Which superhero does watches better?

Pop Culture

01.10.22

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Ryan Reynolds vs Hugh Jackman: Which superhero does watches better?

Any Marvel fan, like me, had a fantastic week upon hearing the news that not only is Deadpool 3 on the way, but that Hugh…

Pierce Brosnan recalls his “knee-shaking” watch purchase in British GQ video

Pop Culture

29.09.22

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Pierce Brosnan recalls his “knee-shaking” watch purchase in British GQ video

At Time+Tide we love a good ambassador and brand pairing. I even recently prompted the team to participate in a Fantasy Watch Ambassador Draft, matching…

IWC and Filling Pieces create the perfect watch + sneaker pairing

Fits and Ticks

28.09.22

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IWC and Filling Pieces create the perfect watch + sneaker pairing

IWC’s recent partnerships with Pantone, Orlebar Brown, Hot Wheels and more have yielded a variety of takes on different models from their collection. Their latest…

Pop Culture

27.09.22

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Screen time: How Hamilton became Hollywood’s favourite watch brand

When it comes to making scene-stealing appearances in film, Hamilton has been a fixture on the A-list since the 1930s. No other watchmaker has enjoyed…

Luke Combs: Down-home country star, high-end watch aficionado

Pop Culture

24.09.22

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Luke Combs: Down-home country star, high-end watch aficionado

Here’s a great example of finding a story in the last place you’d expect. Turns out country superstar Luke Combs isn’t just a down-to-earth singer/songwriter,…

In City on a Hill, Jackie Rohr understands the sleazy magnificence of a two-tone Rolex

Pop Culture

18.09.22

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In City on a Hill, Jackie Rohr understands the sleazy magnificence of a two-tone Rolex

“Am I supposed to hate Jackie Rohr, because I f*cking love him!” That post on Reddit sums up the general feeling for everyone’s favourite anti-hero…

Roger Federer retires. We look back at how you can’t unsee how he and other celebs wear their watches

Pop Culture

17.09.22

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Roger Federer retires. We look back at how you can’t unsee how he and other celebs wear their watches

Editor’s Note: On September 15th, 2022, Roger Federer a.k.a The G.O.A.T. officially retired from men’s tennis. The only thing more admirable than his power and…

Wrist roles: The 6 most interesting watches at the Emmys

Events

16.09.22

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Wrist roles: The 6 most interesting watches at the Emmys

Awards shows are always target-rich environments for some prime celebrity watchspotting, and the 74th Annual Primetime Emmys were no exception. Here’s a quick look at…

Jajanken CLOCK! The best watch sightings in anime

Lists

13.09.22

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Jajanken CLOCK! The best watch sightings in anime

The downtime we all had during the lockdown(s) led to heavy binges of streamable content. So, while I was never really a purveyor of anime…

Study: Your smartwatch is “more dirty than a toilet seat“ and covered in dangerous germs

Pop Culture

12.09.22

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Study: Your smartwatch is “more dirty than a toilet seat“ and covered in dangerous germs

See that Apple Watch fastened to your wrist? Well, it may well be a masterful piece of technology that tracks your steps, buzzes you notifications…

Sex, biceps and watch choices – how your wrist size affects your life

Pop Culture

11.09.22

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Sex, biceps and watch choices – how your wrist size affects your life

There’s a famous Bond scene in Octopussy where Roger Moore’s 007, clad in his customary white tuxedo, sits down to play a spot of high-stakes…

Royal standard: The Queen’s life in watches

Pop Culture

10.09.22

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Royal standard: The Queen’s life in watches

So Queen Elizabeth II is dead. And whether you’re a republican or a royalist, it’s hard to remain totally unaffected by the sudden departure of…

Trading faces: Bradley Cooper unveiled as new Louis Vuitton ambassador

Pop Culture

09.09.22

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Trading faces: Bradley Cooper unveiled as new Louis Vuitton ambassador

Bradley Cooper has got a new watch. The Hollywood actor has just been unveiled as the face of Louis Vuitton’s Tambour, the brand’s most famous…

The Author Clock is a (literally) novel way to read time

Pop Culture

08.09.22

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The Author Clock is a (literally) novel way to read time

Mechanical analog timepieces are loved due to their romanticism and emotion, holding connection to a tradecraft and art form centuries old. Digital timekeepers often lack…

This is the identity of the average Rolex owner (they’re not who you might expect)

Pop Culture

07.09.22

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This is the identity of the average Rolex owner (they’re not who you might expect)

Off the top of your head, what’s your mental picture of a Rolex owner? Some cigar-chomping big-shot in an oak-panelled office? A thrusting young professional…