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

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

Auctions

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”

Pop Culture

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…

Jajanken CLOCK! The best watch sightings in anime

Lists

13.09.22

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Jajanken CLOCK! The best watch sightings in anime

Believe it or not, watches in anime is a thing.

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)ww

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)ww

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…

Wrist ‘n Roll: Guitar heroes and their watch collections

Pop Culture

05.09.22

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Wrist ‘n Roll: Guitar heroes and their watch collections

There are fans of high-end watches among the world's top guitarists, with stashes that rival their vintage collections of instruments.

Hans Gruber in Die Hard wears a Cartier Tank better than anyone else

Pop Culture

03.09.22

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Hans Gruber in Die Hard wears a Cartier Tank better than anyone else

The Cartier Tank is hardly a watch lacking in high-profile endorsements. From Andy Warhol to Mohammad Ali and Fred Astaire to Steve McQueen, many great…

Fantasy Watch Ambassador: Dom Toretto joins the Diesel family

Pop Culture

03.09.22

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Fantasy Watch Ambassador: Dom Toretto joins the Diesel family

Editor’s Note: When Nicolas Cage recently gushed over his Grand Seiko on the red carpet, many of you in the comments noted how he should become…

Pop Culture

31.08.22

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Borna’s top 5 from Geneva Watch Days

Geneva Watch Days, a trade show that began as a pandemic special, has now expanded way beyond its initial eight founding brands, with more than…

The hunt for unsung vintage treasure: Neil Armstrong’s watch, but not the one you think

Pop Culture

29.08.22

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The hunt for unsung vintage treasure: Neil Armstrong’s watch, but not the one you think

Neil Armstrong's watch of choice is widely known to be the Omega Speedmaster Professional.

The organic designs of Issey Miyake watches – a tribute

Fits and Ticks

28.08.22

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The organic designs of Issey Miyake watches – a tribute

This edition of Fits and Ticks is dedicated to the late visionary that was Issey Miyake, a truly multi-faceted designer. With his clothing on the…

We’ve found a sure-fire way to get a Rolex on your wrist (sort of…)

Pop Culture

26.08.22

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We’ve found a sure-fire way to get a Rolex on your wrist (sort of…)

There’s been much hand-wringing of late about the slow death of traditional men’s formalwear. The writing was already on the sartorial wall in 2019 when,…

The Baume & Mercier Hampton embodies Art Deco sophistication

Pop Culture

25.08.22

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The Baume & Mercier Hampton embodies Art Deco sophistication

Often you’ll hear of a watch that stands out from the crowd, does something novel or makes a splash in its category. The Baume &…

Is a new official Rolex Supreme watch really incoming?

Pop Culture

25.08.22

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Is a new official Rolex Supreme watch really incoming?

The biggest buzzword in the watch world these days is “hype” – and nobody does hype better than New York-based streetwear brand Supreme. While their…

Preacher chastises congregation for not buying him a luxury watch

Pop Culture

24.08.22

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Preacher chastises congregation for not buying him a luxury watch

The world of religion and watch are often irreverently linked. In watches, we constantly discuss the idea of the “holy trinity” (Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet,…

6 of the most unlikely watch spots from Daniel Craig to Jason Bateman

Pop Culture

23.08.22

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6 of the most unlikely watch spots from Daniel Craig to Jason Bateman

Who doesn’t love a good watch spot? You know you’re in the presence of a true watch geek if they feel the need to pause…

Game recognises (wrist) game: The NFL’s elite quarterbacks and their watch collections

Pop Culture

21.08.22

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Game recognises (wrist) game: The NFL’s elite quarterbacks and their watch collections

With autumn just around the corner, it’s time for America’s favourite sport to start ramping up again. The NFL preseason is already under way, and…

Jennifer Aniston has a far better watch collection than you do

Pop Culture

20.08.22

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Jennifer Aniston has a far better watch collection than you do

Jennifer Aniston doesn’t need to impress anybody. A working television and film actress since the late 1980s (and more recently, a producer/director), she’s one of…

The Fortis Stratoliner S-41 packs space-age looks and an important new movement

Pop Culture

20.08.22

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The Fortis Stratoliner S-41 packs space-age looks and an important new movement

It’s always an exciting time when a company introduces a brand new model and a brand new movement at the same time, and it’s no…

Better Call Saul shows Vince Gilligan truly understands the symbolic power of a watch

Pop Culture

20.08.22

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Better Call Saul shows Vince Gilligan truly understands the symbolic power of a watch

A pivotal scene in the penultimate episode of Better Call Saul shows Vince Gilligan understands the symbolic power of a luxury watch.

Dress watches that are unlikely streetwear champions

Fits and Ticks

19.08.22

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Dress watches that are unlikely streetwear champions

We’ve all seen iced-out Royal Oaks and Datejusts on the wrists of Supreme-donning hypebeasts, but every once in a while, we’re surprised by the flash…