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

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?

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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

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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

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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…

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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05.09.22

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Wrist ‘n Roll: Guitar heroes and their watch collections

For a business full of millionaires, surprisingly few rock stars are conspicuous about wearing a luxury watch. Rappers and pop stars seem to have cornered…

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

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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

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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…

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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

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29.08.22

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

One of my favourite things about watch collecting is the hunt for unsung, under-appreciated vintage treasures. Nothing gives me a charge like stumbling upon an…

The organic designs of Issey Miyake watches – a tribute

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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…)

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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20.08.22

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

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story contains spoilers from the final episodes of Better Call Saul It’s no secret that Vince Gilligan revels in the nitty-gritty. The…

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…

The world’s most followed Tik Tok superstar Khaby Lame fittingly wears the lamest watch…

Pop Culture

15.08.22

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The world’s most followed Tik Tok superstar Khaby Lame fittingly wears the lamest watch…

Social media has long overtaken our lives, but no platform today draws more eyeballs than Tik Tok. A Gen Z minefield of dances, duets, thirst…

Evolution of a collection: Nick Faldo’s watch box steers well clear of the rough

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14.08.22

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Evolution of a collection: Nick Faldo’s watch box steers well clear of the rough

There wasn’t a dry eye in the house when golfing and broadcast legend Sir Nick Faldo recently ended his final broadcast as CBS’ golf analyst…

Study reveals 8% of men believe they could beat a lion in a fistfight. Here are the watches they wear

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14.08.22

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Study reveals 8% of men believe they could beat a lion in a fistfight. Here are the watches they wear

Every day, I walk my five-year-old boy to school. It’s a precious moment of one-on-one time between father and son, a chance for Joe to…

Fantasy Watch Ambassador: Willem Dafoe and the ever-cheeky Konstantin Chaykin

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12.08.22

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Fantasy Watch Ambassador: Willem Dafoe and the ever-cheeky Konstantin Chaykin

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…

As Serena Williams retires, we remember how she wore the hell out of an Audemars Piguet Black Panther

Pop Culture

10.08.22

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As Serena Williams retires, we remember how she wore the hell out of an Audemars Piguet Black Panther

Editor’s Note: Serena Williams is one of the greatest athletes of all time – she has 23 grand slam singles titles to prove it. But last…

Ben Affleck’s watch collection is choc-full of surprises

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09.08.22

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Ben Affleck’s watch collection is choc-full of surprises

Rolex, AP, Richard Mille. If you were taking a multiple choice test on which watch a celebrity was wearing, the three aforementioned brands would be…

This data analyst microchipped his wardrobe to track cost per wear. What he found could change how you buy watches forever

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08.08.22

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This data analyst microchipped his wardrobe to track cost per wear. What he found could change how you buy watches forever

“If it’s not measurable then it’s not manageable.” It’s a saying beloved of accountants, number crunchers and other po-faced types, often looking to protect you…

Four watches that look great on their own, but are hard to pair with an outfit

Fits and Ticks

06.08.22

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Four watches that look great on their own, but are hard to pair with an outfit

There are pretty watches that go with everything, and watches so ugly that they go with nothing. But, how about the watches that are pretty,…

Fantasy Watch Ambassador: D.C. reunites Matthew McConaughey with Doxa

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05.08.22

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Fantasy Watch Ambassador: D.C. reunites Matthew McConaughey with Doxa

Let’s make it happen. It’d be a lot cooler if you did.

Spike Lee, 50 Cent, The Undertaker – G-Shock remains the celebrity beater of choice

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02.08.22

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Spike Lee, 50 Cent, The Undertaker – G-Shock remains the celebrity beater of choice

Editor’s Note: G-Shock is known for fun collaborative limited editions, and incredibly robust and price-approachable watches. But while they are relatively inexpensive, even the rich…

Kitchen Timers: 6 world-famous chefs with serious wrist game

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31.07.22

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Kitchen Timers: 6 world-famous chefs with serious wrist game

What is it about chefs and watches? Timing is everything when it comes to cooking, whether keeping track of something as simple as that perfect…

Forget the dodgy moustache, Chris Evans sports an intriguing watch in The Gray Man

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31.07.22

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Forget the dodgy moustache, Chris Evans sports an intriguing watch in The Gray Man

It’s been more than three years since Chris Evans ended his time as Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic universe. The character, considered a moral…

From hooker heists to drive-by thefts: 5 types of watch robbery and how to protect yourself

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30.07.22

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From hooker heists to drive-by thefts: 5 types of watch robbery and how to protect yourself

It’s one of the most lamentable watch trends of the moment. No, I’m not talking about purple dials, but the horrific rise in watch robberies.…

Fantasy Watch Ambassador: Wild and Free Jason Momoa with the adventurous Panerai

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29.07.22

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Fantasy Watch Ambassador: Wild and Free Jason Momoa with the adventurous Panerai

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…

How the blacked-out Rolex Milgauss became a celebrity favourite

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26.07.22

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How the blacked-out Rolex Milgauss became a celebrity favourite

Editor’s note: Last week, D.C wrote this story about the watch collection of Anthony Bourdain, which highlighted the great man’s penchant for a blacked-out Rolex…

Defending your obsession: 3 common questions I get from non-watch lovers

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26.07.22

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Defending your obsession: 3 common questions I get from non-watch lovers

I remember the first time my wife was introduced to my love for watches. We were only dating then but on this occasion, our matinee…

Anthony Bourdain: Chef, world traveller, punk rocker, watch collector

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24.07.22

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Anthony Bourdain: Chef, world traveller, punk rocker, watch collector

The late Anthony Bourdain was many things: chef, author, cooking and travel show presenter, addictive personality (happily, he swapped illicit substances for fitness and martial…

Green dials and what the hell to pair them with

Fits and Ticks

23.07.22

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Green dials and what the hell to pair them with

Green. The unequivocal colour of the year for both 2020 and 2021. More often than not, I find myself smooshing those two COVID-ridden years together,…

Al Pacino in Donnie Brasco will make you rethink how you wear a dress watch

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23.07.22

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Al Pacino in Donnie Brasco will make you rethink how you wear a dress watch

Recently I found myself stuck on a long-distance flight in cattle class lodged between two badly behaved, small children. Worse still, they happened to be…

Fantasy Watch Ambassador: Swedish activist Greta Thunberg with climate conscious Oris

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22.07.22

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Fantasy Watch Ambassador: Swedish activist Greta Thunberg with climate conscious Oris

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

Taika Waititi is a certified watch geek, which makes him even cooler

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21.07.22

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Taika Waititi is a certified watch geek, which makes him even cooler

I think most will agree that Taika Waititi is just a cool dude. Effortlessly delivering deadpan one-liners, he’s probably best know for his contribution to…

Today is the 18th anniversary of Entourage. Do you remember this Ari Gold Rolex scene?

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19.07.22

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Today is the 18th anniversary of Entourage. Do you remember this Ari Gold Rolex scene?

Editor’s Note: Eighteen years ago today, Entourage premiered on HBO. Today, watching it feels a bit like flicking through a lad’s mag from a similar era,…

VIDEO: Where does the second Bamford G-SHOCK rate on the Richter scale if the first was a 10?

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18.07.22

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VIDEO: Where does the second Bamford G-SHOCK rate on the Richter scale if the first was a 10?

OK, let’s cut to the chase here. The Bamford x G-SHOCK DW6900BWD is going to sell out fast. Online sales begin on July 20, but…

Mo Salah serves watchless, vintage vibes – so we fixed that for him

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16.07.22

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Mo Salah serves watchless, vintage vibes – so we fixed that for him

Mo Salah, the prince of Cairo and Liverpool stepped out of his football boots, slipping into something more comfortable for his photoshoot with GQ. Combining…

Dr No Way: The 5 most implausible watch gadgets of James Bond

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16.07.22

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Dr No Way: The 5 most implausible watch gadgets of James Bond

There are many reasons the James Bond franchise is so enduring. From the twisty plotlines, exotic cars, breathtaking locations, jaw-dropping stunt work, and of course,…

Rolex, Cartier, Vacheron Constantin… Just how big is Tom Cruise’s travelling watch roll?

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15.07.22

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Rolex, Cartier, Vacheron Constantin… Just how big is Tom Cruise’s travelling watch roll?

Tom Cruise was on the mother of all press trips for Top Gun: Maverick and he obviously had the watch roll to back it up…

Ryan Gosling reps TAG Heuer in new film “The Gray Man”

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13.07.22

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Ryan Gosling reps TAG Heuer in new film “The Gray Man”

Almost exactly one year ago, the incredibly talented (and handsome) Ryan Gosling was announced as a TAG Heuer ambassador. When I covered this announcement, I…

Every Watch Tells A Story: “It’s a travel watch, it’s a weekend beater, it’s a lot of fun”

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13.07.22

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Every Watch Tells A Story: “It’s a travel watch, it’s a weekend beater, it’s a lot of fun”

Back in the day, there used to be a tradition of people being rewarded for long service at their workplace with the gift of a…

Liver King upgraded to a Royal Oak Offshore for his July 4th Las Vegas jaunt

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12.07.22

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Liver King upgraded to a Royal Oak Offshore for his July 4th Las Vegas jaunt

Last week we spotted the Liver King wearing an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore while celebrating Independence Day in Las Vegas. For those of you…

5 of the best watches worn by women on-screen

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08.07.22

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5 of the best watches worn by women on-screen

There’s no shortage of great timepieces in film and television, from the Rolexes and Omegas of the James Bond films (featuring a slate of deadly…

Rihanna declared youngest girlboss billionaire, these are her watches

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07.07.22

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Rihanna declared youngest girlboss billionaire, these are her watches

Editor’s Note: Last year we dug into Rihanna’s watch collection after Forbes revealed she was well into the billionaire’s club. Now she is making headlines, being…