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What watches do The Avengers wear in real life?

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

Pop Culture

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

Pop Culture

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

News

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

How can you tell when a watch begins to transcend the collecting community? Is it when unfathomable queues form outside a boutique as we saw…

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…

Tennis superstars are often watch ambassadors, as the purported class of the sport is considered a good fit for the luxury image of many brands.…

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

News

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

Pop Culture

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

Pop Culture

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

Lists

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

Lists

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

At the end of last year, an unexpected release dropped that redefined the term “hype watch”. Not long after announcing they were retiring the Nautilus…

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)

Pop Culture

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

Pop Culture

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

Pop Culture

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…

Talking to Shane Warne taught me how a man should choose his watch

Pop Culture

12.03.22

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Talking to Shane Warne taught me how a man should choose his watch

I met Shane Warne last June on a photoshoot. He turned up slightly late with his mahogany suntan and dazzling white teeth and instantly won…

Uma Thurman, Rihanna, Dua Lipa and more confirm this Cartier remains the go-to power watch

Lists

11.03.22

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Uma Thurman, Rihanna, Dua Lipa and more confirm this Cartier remains the go-to power watch

There are actors in Hollywood who get typecast, playing the same kind of character over and over. How many different ways can Vin Diesel, The…

Michael Caine’s Rolex Oysterquartz Day-Date sells for £125,000 at auction

Auctions

04.03.22

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Michael Caine’s Rolex Oysterquartz Day-Date sells for £125,000 at auction

As Michael Caine went from strength to strength in the 1970s, he was frequently pictured with a gold Rolex. I’ve written before about my love…

Who Dares Wins: Rolex teamed up with the SAS to create this unique Explorer II. Now you can buy it…

Auctions

03.03.22

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Who Dares Wins: Rolex teamed up with the SAS to create this unique Explorer II. Now you can buy it…

“This watch has generated more interest than any watch we’ve had in stock for a long, long time,” says Tom Jenkinson, a senior watch sales…

Jon Bernthal is yet another actor to sport this IWC reference on the red carpet…

Pop Culture

01.03.22

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Jon Bernthal is yet another actor to sport this IWC reference on the red carpet…

Look, I wish dress watches would get more attention today. The marketplace, and our wrists for that matter, are saturated with sports and tool watches.…

Pop Culture

26.02.22

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Watchmaking legend Philippe Dufour looks to one particular brand for his daily wearer…

Philippe Dufour. It’s a name any die-hard watch enthusiast should know. Considered by many as the greatest living watchmaker today, Dufour is known for his…

Molly-Mae Hague’s watch collection makes me want to go on Love Island

Pop Culture

23.02.22

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Molly-Mae Hague’s watch collection makes me want to go on Love Island

“The ick”. This is an expression I would never have known had I not consumed a particular guilty pleasure of mine: Love Island. The show…

Offset showers Cardi B with six Chanel bags and “$375K” Audemars Piguet for Valentine’s Day

Pop Culture

19.02.22

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Offset showers Cardi B with six Chanel bags and “$375K” Audemars Piguet for Valentine’s Day

When you think Valentine’s Day gifts, normally you’d think of flowers, chocolates or jewellery. But American rapper Offset, member of the Migos, does not hold…

The watch collection of The Tinder Swindler

Pop Culture

19.02.22

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The watch collection of The Tinder Swindler

By now you’ve probably watched the Netflix documentary, The Tinder Swindler and if you haven’t, well, the clue is in the title. Simon Leviev is…

WHO TO FOLLOW: The horologically centered art of @dianaevansillustration

Pop Culture

18.02.22

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WHO TO FOLLOW: The horologically centered art of @dianaevansillustration

Imagine flipping a switch and entering a cartoon world where you were the main character. Any limitations that you would normally place on yourself would…

The otherworldly watch collection of hip-hop super-producer Swizz Beatz

Pop Culture

15.02.22

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The otherworldly watch collection of hip-hop super-producer Swizz Beatz

If a music artist is blessed with a talent to sing then a producer is blessed with a talent to maximise that ability. For me,…

It’s Nautilus vs Aquanaut as Brooklyn Beckham & James Corden have a steak / frites cook-off while wearing Pateks

Pop Culture

13.02.22

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It’s Nautilus vs Aquanaut as Brooklyn Beckham & James Corden have a steak / frites cook-off while wearing Pateks

Sports watches were once truly tool watches. A chronograph was a stopwatch on the wrist, a dive watch with a timing bezel was the original…

Have IWC pulled off a masterstroke with teenage ski sensation Eileen Gu?

Pop Culture

10.02.22

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Have IWC pulled off a masterstroke with teenage ski sensation Eileen Gu?

Sudden injuries, nosedives in form, squalid punch-ups in pub car-parks that are snapped by the tabloid press… Suffice to say when a watch brand picks…

WATCHSPOTTING: Two unexpected celebrities join the Nautilus club

Pop Culture

06.02.22

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WATCHSPOTTING: Two unexpected celebrities join the Nautilus club

Right now, if you were to pick the most in-demand watch model on the planet, the Patek Philippe Nautilus would be a sure-fire contender. Rising…

Unpacking the quiet brilliance of Marty’s TAG Heuer in Ozark

Pop Culture

05.02.22

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Unpacking the quiet brilliance of Marty’s TAG Heuer in Ozark

On the surface, Marty Byrde is an unlikely modern hero. The first series of the Netflix show Ozark opens to reveal a mild-mannered financial adviser…

WHO TO FOLLOW: Gain a new perspective with @bui.watches

Pop Culture

04.02.22

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WHO TO FOLLOW: Gain a new perspective with @bui.watches

There has been a common theme in the watch community as of late. The professional photographer, turned watch lover, turned watch photographer. It’s a progression…

What watches do the stars of HBO’s Euphoria wear in real life?

Pop Culture

29.01.22

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What watches do the stars of HBO’s Euphoria wear in real life?

Back in my high school days, I remember watching the UK show Skins and thinking how wild its portrayal of high school/college life was – partying,…

Jason Statham wears a green dial Panerai Radiomir in Guy Ritchie’s latest flick

Pop Culture

28.01.22

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Jason Statham wears a green dial Panerai Radiomir in Guy Ritchie’s latest flick

Sometimes I wonder if I will ever watch a movie or any piece of film without my eyes searching the screen for a watch. On…

Moonfall is the latest big-screen cameo for the Omega Speedmaster. Here are 5 more of the watch’s memorable roles at the movies

Pop Culture

27.01.22

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Moonfall is the latest big-screen cameo for the Omega Speedmaster. Here are 5 more of the watch’s memorable roles at the movies

The Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch is apparently not content with being one of the most iconic watches ever to be buckled onto a wrist. Sure, it…

What Marty from Ozark can teach you about surviving Covid disruption and the value of date windows

Opinion

23.01.22

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What Marty from Ozark can teach you about surviving Covid disruption and the value of date windows

In Ozark, Marty Byrde is wearily accustomed to high-stress scenarios. Physical danger is an occupational hazard when you’re a money launderer for a Mexican cartel.…