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

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…

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

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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

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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

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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.…

Tennis star Ash Barty teams up with Rado for new HyperChrome and artwork

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21.01.22

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Tennis star Ash Barty teams up with Rado for new HyperChrome and artwork

If you’re an ambitious tennis player, you could do a whole lot worse than start wearing a Rado. Consider the evidence. Former ambassador, Andy Murray…

Did you catch the holy trinity watch Kumail Nanjiani wears in Marvel’s Eternals?

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16.01.22

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Did you catch the holy trinity watch Kumail Nanjiani wears in Marvel’s Eternals?

Whenever you need some feel-good action thrills, the release of a Marvel Cinematic Universe film is usually a safe bet. That being said, when Eternals…

Mark Ronson is Audemars Piguet’s new ambassador, but his collection shows he’s a genuine watch guy

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13.01.22

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Mark Ronson is Audemars Piguet’s new ambassador, but his collection shows he’s a genuine watch guy

Musician and producer Mark Ronson has just been revealed as Audemars Piguet’s new ambassador. The good news? This isn’t your standard take the-money-and-run celebrity endorsement.…

Dialled down: This artist is creating the tiniest watches in the world

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11.01.22

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Dialled down: This artist is creating the tiniest watches in the world

In recent years, there’s been a noticeable trend for watch cases returning to the smaller and more classical sizes of old. Robbie Jones (@tinyassprops) takes…

What the hell was Barack Obama wearing? A timeline of a maverick watch collection

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10.01.22

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What the hell was Barack Obama wearing? A timeline of a maverick watch collection

On January 1, we all sat there, slowly recovering from champagne and too much finger food. Some of us looked forward to what we hoped…

Liverpool’s Mo Salah shows his wristwear is as dazzling as his football with his Hublot Big Bang Unico Sapphire

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04.01.22

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Liverpool’s Mo Salah shows his wristwear is as dazzling as his football with his Hublot Big Bang Unico Sapphire

At this precise moment in time – with apologies to Messrs Lewandowski, Messi, Mbappe et al – Mo Salah is arguably the best football player…

THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Hublot Big Bang Integral Ceramic (#28)

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24.12.21

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THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Hublot Big Bang Integral Ceramic (#28)

Editor’s note: There were a lot of watches released in 2021 and the Time+Tide team boldly endeavoured to review as many of them as we…

The evolution of a collection: Tom Holland and his Wonderful Web of Watches

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20.12.21

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The evolution of a collection: Tom Holland and his Wonderful Web of Watches

It’s a Friday night in 2015 and I’m in movie mode. After a bit of channel surfing, I come across a movie staring Ewan McGregor…

WHO WORE IT BEST? Alexander Skarsgard vs Tom Brady and the IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph

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18.12.21

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WHO WORE IT BEST? Alexander Skarsgard vs Tom Brady and the IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph

Whisper it quietly, but earlier this week was Alexander Skarsgard really responsible for instigating the unthinkable and taking down Waystar RoyCo? Of all the formidable actors…

Brett Goldstein (AKA Roy Kent from Ted Lasso) wears a Girard-Perregaux Laureato Absolute Light at the Critics Choice Awards

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16.12.21

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Brett Goldstein (AKA Roy Kent from Ted Lasso) wears a Girard-Perregaux Laureato Absolute Light at the Critics Choice Awards

Aside from the FIFA video game series, I can’t say, as an American, that I am overly tuned into what the majority of the world…

Of course, the first Tiffany-blue Nautilus to be spotted in the wild had to be on the wrist of Jay-Z

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16.12.21

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Of course, the first Tiffany-blue Nautilus to be spotted in the wild had to be on the wrist of Jay-Z

On Tuesday, at a NeueHouse Hollywood screening of The Harder They Fall, Jay-Z was captured wearing the Hype Piece of the Year: the Tiffany-blue dialled Patek…

The Formula 1 Championship of watch brands goes to…

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15.12.21

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The Formula 1 Championship of watch brands goes to…

This past Sunday was the conclusion of one of the most fiercely contested years of Formula 1 racing. On the recently revised Yas Marina track…

Succession finale: The most significant watches from the hit show

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15.12.21

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Succession finale: The most significant watches from the hit show

Are you reeling from the finale of Succession, too? Over the nine episodes of the third season, the HBO show has consistently upped the dramatic…

Ralph Ellison’s Omega Speedmaster breaks the record for the most expensive 145.012 ever sold

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14.12.21

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Ralph Ellison’s Omega Speedmaster breaks the record for the most expensive 145.012 ever sold

As the home of watch culture, Time+Tide is always intrigued by how the niche world of horology and the broader milieu of culture impact on…

A host of savvy celebs are snapping up this super-accessible and inexpensive watch

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14.12.21

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A host of savvy celebs are snapping up this super-accessible and inexpensive watch

People often bang on about the corrosive effects of fame and fortune. Purported negatives include paparazzi harassment, endless selfie requests from fans, not to mention…

Giving your dress watch a dressing down – four winning options for casual wear

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Giving your dress watch a dressing down – four winning options for casual wear

I’m a big fan of dress watches. Much to my chagrin, they often come with the stigma that they can only be worn in certain…

WHO WORE IT BEST? Prince William vs Joe Biden battle it out with the Omega Seamaster Diver 300m

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10.12.21

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WHO WORE IT BEST? Prince William vs Joe Biden battle it out with the Omega Seamaster Diver 300m

The future King of England and the 46th POTUS share a certain Omega Seamaster in common. Last month in Glasgow for the COP26 climate change…

Kevin Pietersen creates his ultimate Test cricketer in the spirit of Hublot’s art of fusion

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08.12.21

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Kevin Pietersen creates his ultimate Test cricketer in the spirit of Hublot’s art of fusion

To the uninitiated, Test cricket can seem like a mystifying business. As sporting occasions go, it’s often a slow-motion spectacle in which a single game…

EDITOR’S PICK: The 7 watch-collecting commandments of Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary

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07.12.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: The 7 watch-collecting commandments of Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary

EDITOR’S NOTE: Imagine you could spent pretty much whatever you liked on watches. You had deep enough pockets to essentially ignore budgetary concerns and snap…

Kevin Hart’s watch collection is the stuff of your horological dreams

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06.12.21

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Kevin Hart’s watch collection is the stuff of your horological dreams

There is something special about a comedian’s ability to make you laugh. For a few moments in time, all your defences come down so that…

The IWC Portugieser is having a moment from Squid Game and Hot Ones to The Rock

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05.12.21

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The IWC Portugieser is having a moment from Squid Game and Hot Ones to The Rock

When I was bingeing Squid Game – the record-breaking Netflix series that has become a global phenomenon – I paused the show more than I would…

Anthony Joshua’s watch collection currently outweighs his boxing titles…

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02.12.21

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Anthony Joshua’s watch collection currently outweighs his boxing titles…

But that’s absolutely fine by us. Here’s what the Brit has been flaunting on his wrist while he waits for the chance to get his heavyweight…

The Omega Aqua Terra XXL is a whopping great land yacht for the wrist

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27.11.21

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The Omega Aqua Terra XXL is a whopping great land yacht for the wrist

Today a rough count yields just over 61 Aqua Terra variations in the Omega range. There are iterations as small as 30mm and offered in…

Andrew’s escape to Switzerland to visit Longines

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26.11.21

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Andrew’s escape to Switzerland to visit Longines

This video was never scheduled to happen. However, waking up on a crisp Saturday morning in Neuchatel with Marcus our Creative Director and video master…

Following his Watchbox investment, 5 pieces that show Michael Jordan is a genuine watch lover

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25.11.21

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Following his Watchbox investment, 5 pieces that show Michael Jordan is a genuine watch lover

News broke yesterday that Michael Jordan has invested in WatchBox, the trading site that has just raised $165 million USD in its latest round of…

From Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Mark Wahlberg: 8 celebs wearing the hell out of a Rolex Rainbow Daytona

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21.11.21

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From Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Mark Wahlberg: 8 celebs wearing the hell out of a Rolex Rainbow Daytona

Bit of an odd question but can anyone work out the relevance of the March 23, 2018? In a pretty baller move, on that day…

WHO TO FOLLOW: @timepeacelove, a watch collector sharing his journey through amazing storytelling

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19.11.21

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WHO TO FOLLOW: @timepeacelove, a watch collector sharing his journey through amazing storytelling

One of the most beautiful things about collecting watches is the journey. The ups, downs and everything in between make this hobby that much more…

EVENT RECAP: Hamilton host the Behind The Camera Awards in Hollywood

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17.11.21

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EVENT RECAP: Hamilton host the Behind The Camera Awards in Hollywood

Last weekend, I flew out to the movie-making capital of the world: Hollywood, California. The reason for my visit was the return of the Hamilton Behind The…

Hamilton launches collaborative Capsule Collection with Mad Men’s costume designer Janie Bryant

Introducing

17.11.21

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Hamilton launches collaborative Capsule Collection with Mad Men’s costume designer Janie Bryant

There is a school of thought that nothing is truly original, and everything that exists now is just a riff based on something that has…

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AFL superstar Buddy Franklin teams up with Zenith and what that means for the brand

Lance “Buddy” Franklin is a sporting giant in both the literal and metaphorical sense. Standing at 1.99m tall, the Sydney Swans forward is the seventh-greatest…

EDITOR’S PICK: Look which G.O.A.T just joined the sports star ranks of AP Black Panther owners

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14.11.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: Look which G.O.A.T just joined the sports star ranks of AP Black Panther owners

Editor’s Note: When we originally ran this story, there was a flurry of male athletes spotted wearing the AP Royal Oak Concept Black Panther Flying…

The evolution of Jay-Z’s watch collection: 99 problems but a bare wrist ain’t one

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14.11.21

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The evolution of Jay-Z’s watch collection: 99 problems but a bare wrist ain’t one

Most of us have a dream of making it big. Even when such heights seem impossible, seeing that achievement in others provides the extra boost…

Michael Caine in Get Carter demonstrates the timeless cool of a Rolex Day-Date on a brown leather strap

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13.11.21

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Michael Caine in Get Carter demonstrates the timeless cool of a Rolex Day-Date on a brown leather strap

Named as Quentin Tarantino’s favourite British film, the gangster classic Get Carter turns 50 this year. It follows Michael Caine as Jack Carter who travels…

EDITOR’S PICK: Knowledge, kinship & “celebrity vampirism” – the psychology of why we collect watches

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EDITOR’S PICK: Knowledge, kinship & “celebrity vampirism” – the psychology of why we collect watches

EDITOR’S PICK: Last week, the Only Watch 2021 auction racked up the phenomenal result of $32.1 million USD. Admittedly, there’s a charitable motive behind the initiative,…

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson spotted wearing an IWC Portugieser Annual Calendar at the premiere of Netflix’s “Red Notice”

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10.11.21

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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson spotted wearing an IWC Portugieser Annual Calendar at the premiere of Netflix’s “Red Notice”

When a film has three huge Hollywood names on its marquee, you know a lot of eyeballs will be tuning in. Reportedly Netflix’s highest budget…

EDITOR’S PICK: @fakewatchbusta asks, is it EVER ok to wear a fake watch?

Opinion

09.11.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: @fakewatchbusta asks, is it EVER ok to wear a fake watch?

Editor’s Note: In an interview from the forthcoming issue of NOW, Time+Tide’s annual Watch Buying Guide, we interviewed a guy who unrepentantly wears a fake…

EDITOR’S PICK: From Scarface to Tony Soprano – Hollywood’s 5 best gangsters and their watches

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08.11.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: From Scarface to Tony Soprano – Hollywood’s 5 best gangsters and their watches

The watches of Hollywood's best gangsters, including Piaget, Omega and Rolex from movies like The Irishman, Casino and Scarface.

EDITOR’S PICK: Five wacky Day-Dates that show why it’s the most interesting Rolex model

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07.11.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: Five wacky Day-Dates that show why it’s the most interesting Rolex model

EDITOR’S NOTE: Don’t mess with a classic? We reckon that can be rather unimaginative advice. Iconic watches often earn their status because the bones of…

Rollie Moly! Cousin Greg falls foul of a dodgy Rolex in Succession’s latest episode…

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02.11.21

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Rollie Moly! Cousin Greg falls foul of a dodgy Rolex in Succession’s latest episode…

Succession has almost zero characters with redeeming qualities. For the most part the Roy family and those in their orbit are complete assholes. Each scene…

The Hamilton Khaki Aviation Takeoff Automatic Chronograph celebrates racing pilot Dario Costa’s latest jaw-dropping feat

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27.10.21

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The Hamilton Khaki Aviation Takeoff Automatic Chronograph celebrates racing pilot Dario Costa’s latest jaw-dropping feat

Nerves of hardened titanium. Glacial water in his veins. What would cause the rest of us mortals to cry, lose control of bodily functions, and…