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

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

Pop Culture

26.07.22

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How the blacked-out Rolex Milgauss became a celebrity favourite

Jennifer Anniston, Anthony Kiedis, Jeff Goldblum, Conan O'Brien... Celebrities can't get enough of the blacked-out Rolex Milgauss.

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

Pop Culture

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

Pop Culture

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

Pop Culture

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…

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

Fits and Ticks

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”

Pop Culture

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

Pop Culture

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…

What watches do The Avengers wear in real life?

Pop Culture

06.07.22

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What watches do The Avengers wear in real life?

Editor’s Note: In honour of Thor: Love and Thunder hitting theaters July 8th, we decided to revisit our favorite watches worn by The Avengers cast. Like…

What is this obsession with heavy ageing? Who’s buying it?

Opinion

02.07.22

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What is this obsession with heavy ageing? Who’s buying it?

A few weeks back, we shared photos of a heavily aged, and clearly forced-patinated, Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight 925 Silver. View this post on…

Evolution of a Collection: Idris Elba’s wrist wear is as versatile as his performances

Pop Culture

01.07.22

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Evolution of a Collection: Idris Elba’s wrist wear is as versatile as his performances

British actor/director Idrissa “Idris” Elba certainly has a long list of accomplishments on his CV. Since bursting onto the scene in the early ’90s, Idris…

That time two unexpected celebrities joined the Nautilus club

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01.07.22

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That time two unexpected celebrities joined the Nautilus club

Editor’s Note: The Nautilus is back in the news, but not for the reason we’ve become used to. Lofty aftermarket prices are beginning to face a…

French footballer Kylian Mbappé and rising NBA stars rock Hublot at 2022 draft

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30.06.22

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French footballer Kylian Mbappé and rising NBA stars rock Hublot at 2022 draft

Last week, the 2022 NBA draft was held at the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn, New York. In attendance was champion French footballer and Hublot ambassador Kylian…

Pharrell’s watch collection is as hot as a spacecraft upon re-entry

Pop Culture

26.06.22

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Pharrell’s watch collection is as hot as a spacecraft upon re-entry

Producer/musician/songwriter/fashion mogul-hyphenate Pharrell Williams has seemingly done it all. Since his early days producing and writing songs for the likes of Mystikal, Pusha T, and…

Right now, Chris Hemsworth is living his best watch life

Pop Culture

22.06.22

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Right now, Chris Hemsworth is living his best watch life

“Freedom. After many ages in shackles, however golden those shackles may be, I have tasted the sweet, honeyed mead of liberation. And as sure as…

VIDEO: The King Seiko SJE087 gets sexed up with gilt features and a champagne dial

Pop Culture

20.06.22

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VIDEO: The King Seiko SJE087 gets sexed up with gilt features and a champagne dial

The King Seiko era is an often overlooked piece of Seiko’s long and bountiful history. But, as last year marked the 60th anniversary of the…

Michael Fassbender follows Newman and McQueen as an actor turned racer at Le Mans

Pop Culture

18.06.22

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Michael Fassbender follows Newman and McQueen as an actor turned racer at Le Mans

There’s a storied history of thrill-seeking actors jumping behind the wheel of a fast machine. There was Steve McQueen and his escapades on his motorbike…

G-Shock make a hip-hop remix of the GBA800 in a collaboration with Hilltop Hoods

Pop Culture

10.06.22

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G-Shock make a hip-hop remix of the GBA800 in a collaboration with Hilltop Hoods

Australian hip-hop or skip-hop may be something of an acquired taste, but the biggest players on the local scene are undoubtedly the Hilltop Hoods. The…

Blancpain wants you to know that it’s World Oceans Day

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08.06.22

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Blancpain wants you to know that it’s World Oceans Day

In 1953, the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms became the first modern dive watch that was readily available to consumers. Tackling the practical requests of French Navy…

Timex jumps onto the Stranger Things’ 1980s bandwagon with new capsule collection

Pop Culture

07.06.22

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Timex jumps onto the Stranger Things’ 1980s bandwagon with new capsule collection

Given that nostalgia often feels like the dominant mode of inspiration for modern watchmaking – heritage reissue, anyone? – Timex’s collaboration with Stranger Things makes…

Cartier Crash merch is becoming as impossible to snag as the watch

Pop Culture

05.06.22

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Cartier Crash merch is becoming as impossible to snag as the watch

The Cartier Crash is really having a moment, spotted on Kanye West and Tyler the Creator. But now even Crash themed merch is selling out.

Hubi Hurkacz may have just lost at the French Open, but he won in wrist-wear…

Pop Culture

04.06.22

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Hubi Hurkacz may have just lost at the French Open, but he won in wrist-wear…

While Hubi Hurkacz may have just lost in the fourth round of the 2022 French Open, he lost in style - wearing a Gerald Charles…

Swatch celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with “How Majestic”, a colour-changing watch

Pop Culture

03.06.22

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Swatch celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with “How Majestic”, a colour-changing watch

The British royal family has endured another calamitous year. Prince Andrew cemented his position as a global embarrassment after settling his sex abuse case out…

VIDEO: These IWC and Top Gun pieces can be your wingmen anytime

Pop Culture

31.05.22

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VIDEO: These IWC and Top Gun pieces can be your wingmen anytime

IWC’s longstanding fascination with aviation is well established, with the releases from this year’s Watches and Wonders continuing this high-flying heritage. Of the five new additions…

This is the watch Checo Perez wore on the podium in Monaco

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31.05.22

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This is the watch Checo Perez wore on the podium in Monaco

How about that? Normally seen as a procession around the streets of Monaco, this year’s edition was anything but dull due to heavy rain right…

EDITOR’S PICK: The truth behind Walter White’s TAG Heuer Monaco in Breaking Bad

Pop Culture

31.05.22

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EDITOR’S PICK: The truth behind Walter White’s TAG Heuer Monaco in Breaking Bad

EDITOR’S NOTE: This week, TAG Heuer delighted many watch lovers with the release of a new Heuer Monaco Dark Lord Special Edition for the Formula One…

Chris Hemsworth shows how to do the red carpet right with a Bulgari Octo Finissimo Skeleton

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26.05.22

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Chris Hemsworth shows how to do the red carpet right with a Bulgari Octo Finissimo Skeleton

EDITOR’S NOTE: Let’s face it watch spotting is a game that’s fraught with error. Yesterday, we suggested in this story that Chris Hemsworth was wearing…

EDITOR’S PICK: From Panerai to Piaget, Hugh Grant’s watches are a whole lot more alpha-male than you’d think

Pop Culture

23.05.22

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EDITOR’S PICK: From Panerai to Piaget, Hugh Grant’s watches are a whole lot more alpha-male than you’d think

EDITOR’S PICK: I recently streamed Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen that delivered a welcome return to the director’s gangster comedy roots. Amid a stellar cast that includes…

EDITOR’S PICK: 6 of the best vintage watch ads, according to @adpatina

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17.05.22

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EDITOR’S PICK: 6 of the best vintage watch ads, according to @adpatina

Editor’s note: One of the more interesting Instagram accounts I’ve followed is @adpatina, dedicated to sourcing (and selling) vintage watch ads. Clearly, I am not…

The rules of engagement: Can you buy the person you plan to marry a watch instead of a ring?

Pop Culture

10.05.22

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The rules of engagement: Can you buy the person you plan to marry a watch instead of a ring?

EDITOR’S NOTE: Let’s face it, a lot of marital traditions have thankfully changed. These days, if you choose to ask the bride’s father for permission to…

Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp has a few reasons to smile, including a new watch purchase

Pop Culture

09.05.22

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Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp has a few reasons to smile, including a new watch purchase

Elite athletes seem to be taking more and more interest in our little corner of the world. From LeBron James sporting the AP Black Panther…

Three wrist-game winners and losers of the Met Gala

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04.05.22

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Three wrist-game winners and losers of the Met Gala

The Met Gala is always a hot moment in NYC each year, where the famous and elite – or at least those deemed to be…

You’ll never guess the watch of footballing wonderkid Erling Haaland…

Pop Culture

03.05.22

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You’ll never guess the watch of footballing wonderkid Erling Haaland…

Top footballers have the financial muscle to indulge their wildest horological dreams. But I’m often surprised at how predictable their picks tend to be. When…

Highsnobiety just reposted our Moser Streamliner Vantablack video, because it is pure voodoo insanity

Pop Culture

01.05.22

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Highsnobiety just reposted our Moser Streamliner Vantablack video, because it is pure voodoo insanity

This year at Watches and Wonders, there were some new kids in on the block. For the first time ever, street and culture title Highsnobiety…

Ed Sheeran shows hardcore watch collectors are also on the MoonSwatch hype train

Pop Culture

26.04.22

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Ed Sheeran shows hardcore watch collectors are also on the MoonSwatch hype train

The raging hype over the MoonSwatch has provoked a maelstrom of opinions. Some people believe it’s a bold collaboration that has reinvigorated the appeal of…

Hublot CEO explains why Diego Maradona wore two watches

Pop Culture

22.04.22

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Hublot CEO explains why Diego Maradona wore two watches

DOUBLE TIME: Diego Maradona was the rebel icon of the sporting universe. The barrio boy who grew up without running water in a Buenos Aires…

William Wood is raffling a motorbike, we also raffled a motorbike. Which one is better?

Pop Culture

21.04.22

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William Wood is raffling a motorbike, we also raffled a motorbike. Which one is better?

START YOUR ENGINES: In 2018, we had a little dalliance with the brand that used to inhabit our HQ space, and now lives next door:…

Rolex Sea-Dweller badly scratched in a cycling accident gets shock valuation on the Antiques Roadshow

Pop Culture

15.04.22

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Rolex Sea-Dweller badly scratched in a cycling accident gets shock valuation on the Antiques Roadshow

On first glance, the watch looked to be in pitiful condition. Much of the dial was barely visible due to the severity of the scratches…

Nicolas Cage loves shortbread, tree bark, and Grand Seiko

Pop Culture

14.04.22

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Nicolas Cage loves shortbread, tree bark, and Grand Seiko

When people use the terms ‘fashion’ and ‘watch’ in the same sentence near die-hard enthusiasts, it can cause a shiver down their spines. “Fashion watch”…

The circuit breakers: Watchspotting at the 2022 Australian Grand Prix

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12.04.22

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The circuit breakers: Watchspotting at the 2022 Australian Grand Prix

Last week’s Australian Grand Prix set a new record for the highest attended weekend sporting event ever staged in Melbourne. That’s no mean feat in a…

VIDEO: IWC boss Chris Grainger-Herr is the watch world’s most energetic man

Pop Culture

02.04.22

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VIDEO: IWC boss Chris Grainger-Herr is the watch world’s most energetic man

“Look how fast Chris Grainger-Herr walks!” Andrew exclaims at one point in this video as he follows the IWC boss into his booth. It’s a…

VIDEO: Bark & Jack, Bamford and Andrew meet in the metal for the first time!

Pop Culture

31.03.22

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VIDEO: Bark & Jack, Bamford and Andrew meet in the metal for the first time!

It’s Watches & Wonders week baby! The Time+Tide team is on the ground bringing you coverage of all the new releases. But we’re also getting…

Channing Tatum sports a Bulgari Aluminum alongside Sandra Bullock and Brad Pitt in new film “The Lost City”

Pop Culture

27.03.22

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Channing Tatum sports a Bulgari Aluminum alongside Sandra Bullock and Brad Pitt in new film “The Lost City”

When we see watches in action films, the usual suspects are Rolex, Omega, IWC and Panerai. But in the newly released movie The Lost City, we…

“I promise I don’t have a real Patek.” OK, this is weird, Anthony the Blue Wiggle insists his watches are fake

Pop Culture

22.03.22

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“I promise I don’t have a real Patek.” OK, this is weird, Anthony the Blue Wiggle insists his watches are fake

Curiouser and curiouser. Yesterday I posted a story about Anthony “the Blue Wiggle” Field and how he’s been repeatedly spotted wearing the ultimate IT watch,…

The Blue Wiggle joins LeBron and Jay-Z as the latest celeb to be spotted wearing the Patek Philippe Tiffany Blue

Pop Culture

22.03.22

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The Blue Wiggle joins LeBron and Jay-Z as the latest celeb to be spotted wearing the Patek Philippe Tiffany Blue

First came Jay-Z, then came LeBron James now the Blue Wiggle is the latest celeb spotted wearing the Patek Philippe Tiffany Blue.

Pop Culture

21.03.22

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Hublot’s signing of Kylian Mbappé as an ambassador reflects the brand’s sporting power

This isn’t going to be a very objective piece, I’m afraid. That’s because I’m a huge admirer of Hublot’s sports-related marketing and their decision to…

This Oscar nominee is the first celeb spotted wearing the new colourful Omega Aqua Terra 38mm

Pop Culture

20.03.22

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This Oscar nominee is the first celeb spotted wearing the new colourful Omega Aqua Terra 38mm

When a new collection or reference debuts, I always wonder when I will first see it in the wild. Sure we get hands-on at launch…

Formula 1 Season Preview – The cars, the watches, the sponsors (Part Two)

Pop Culture

17.03.22

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Formula 1 Season Preview – The cars, the watches, the sponsors (Part Two)

There are unlimited ways for Formula 1 to be a ruthless sport, for teams, drivers and fans alike. While fame and glory might seem like…

Formula 1 Season Preview – The teams and their watch sponsors (Part One)

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16.03.22

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Formula 1 Season Preview – The teams and their watch sponsors (Part One)

All bets are off for the 2022 Formula 1 season, with sweeping regulation changes that promise to shake up the pecking order that we’ve all…

“This is about as rare as it gets.” The Omega Speedmaster that wowed the Antiques Roadshow

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16.03.22

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“This is about as rare as it gets.” The Omega Speedmaster that wowed the Antiques Roadshow

While the Antiques Roadshow always provides a reassuring form of comfort TV, it’s particularly satisfying when an unsuspecting punter hits the jackpot. That’s exactly what…

WATCHSPOTTING: The top 5 watches from Drive To Survive Season 4

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15.03.22

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WATCHSPOTTING: The top 5 watches from Drive To Survive Season 4

After one of the most exhilarating seasons of Formula One concluded last December, the countdown began, not to the next season starting this weekend in…