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What Charlie Watts from The Rolling Stones can teach you about wearing a watch
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What Charlie Watts from The Rolling Stones can teach you about wearing a watch

Everyone knows Charlie Watts, who died last week, was the most dapper member of The Rolling Stones. If he wasn’t banging the skins onstage, the…
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THE FRIDAY WIND DOWN: New tagline, who dis…

We’ve had busy weeks over the years, but this one is up there. In it, we have had one of our team in Vegas at…
EDITOR’S PICK: Why Bruce’s Wayne’s watches in The Dark Night triology are pitch-perfect
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EDITOR’S PICK: Why Bruce’s Wayne’s watches in The Dark Night triology are pitch-perfect

EDITOR’S NOTE:  The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso turned 90 this year. During that time, this Art Deco stunner has enjoyed multiple iterations from housing high complications to…
Watch fetishes are officially a “thing”. Here’s a list of the most common (and kinky)
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Watch fetishes are officially a “thing”. Here’s a list of the most common (and kinky)

When you think about it, this is all thuddingly inevitable. After all, if you can imagine a kink, the chances are that it not only…
EDITOR’S PICK: Chris Hemsworth shows why G-Shocks are the ultimate bad-ass watches
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EDITOR’S PICK: Chris Hemsworth shows why G-Shocks are the ultimate bad-ass watches

EDITOR’S PICK: When the going gets tough, the tough strap on a G-Shock. That’s pretty much the message, judging by the wristwear of so many…
WATCHSPOTTING: The watches that F1 drivers wear on summer break
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WATCHSPOTTING: The watches that F1 drivers wear on summer break

As we’ve reached the midpoint of the Formula 1 summer break (the unhappiest time of the year for F1 fans), I realized that twiddling my…
VIDEO: The Hublot Big Bang Integral Blue Ceramic shows the potential future of sports watches
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VIDEO: The Hublot Big Bang Integral Blue Ceramic shows the potential future of sports watches

Hublot are a brand who love to outdo themselves, as well as outdoing everyone else. With the craze for blue-dialled steel sports watches fading slightly,…
Comedian Andrew Schulz celebrates rising success with new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak
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Comedian Andrew Schulz celebrates rising success with new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak

If you’re not familiar with Andrew Schulz, the American comedian has a cult following online – with 1.3 million followers on Instagram and 1.68 million…
VIDEO: IWC CEO left gobsmacked by visit to the Mercedes F1 team garage
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VIDEO: IWC CEO left gobsmacked by visit to the Mercedes F1 team garage

Christoph Grainger-Herr is not only the IWC CEO, but also one of the most passionate folks in the watch industry. In a Clubhouse room recently…
VIDEO: Patty Mills reflects on his NBA career, the Olympics and the importance of managing time
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VIDEO: Patty Mills reflects on his NBA career, the Olympics and the importance of managing time

Locally known as “the Boomers”, the Australian basketball team had never won a medal in international basketball. They’d suffered five losses in Olympic semi-finals, four…
Gone but not forgotten – a love letter to the Tudor North Flag
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Gone but not forgotten – a love letter to the Tudor North Flag

It’s 2015. Baselworld is still a thing. Hundreds of watch media outlets have descended on the town of Basel, Switzerland to report on the latest…
US sprinter Noah Lyles opens up about his bronze medal and Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Ultra Light
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US sprinter Noah Lyles opens up about his bronze medal and Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Ultra Light

The Tokyo Olympics didn’t turn out quite as planned for American sprinter Noah Lyles.  The only sprinter in history other than Usain Bolt to run…
G-Shock mania at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics as top athletes vote with their wrists
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G-Shock mania at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics as top athletes vote with their wrists

We’ve seen quite a collection of watches captured on the wrists of various athletes at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, everything from Rolex, F.P. Journe,…
Rihanna revealed to be worth $1.7B, so what is in this new billionaire’s watch collection?
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Rihanna revealed to be worth $1.7B, so what is in this new billionaire’s watch collection?

Yesterday, Forbes revealed that singer Robyn Fenty, a.k.a Rihanna, is now worth $1,700,000,000 – and it can largely be attributed to her efforts and entrepreneurship…
Gold, silver, bronze: the podium finish of the best watches at the Olympics
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Gold, silver, bronze: the podium finish of the best watches at the Olympics

It comes around every four years. That magnificent stage where the entire world gets to compete. Remarkable athletes from every corner of the planet going…
Oscar Isaac sports a Piaget Polo S in upcoming film “The Card Counter”
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Oscar Isaac sports a Piaget Polo S in upcoming film “The Card Counter”

As COVID restrictions ease in New York, one of the things I am very excited to bring back into my life is going to the…
EDITOR’S PICK: How a top pickpocket can steal your watch clean off your wrist
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EDITOR’S PICK: How a top pickpocket can steal your watch clean off your wrist

EDITOR’S NOTE: When we ran the story last year we figured it was just a bit of light-hearted fun. But then a spate of robberies…
WATCHSPOTTING: A recovering Conor McGregor and a pre-show Biebs are making 36mm gold Rolex great again
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WATCHSPOTTING: A recovering Conor McGregor and a pre-show Biebs are making 36mm gold Rolex great again

It’s been nearly two weeks since The Notorious MMA, Conor McGregor, suffered a gruesome leg injury at UFC 264. After a successful three and a…
BUCKS IN SIX! NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo celebrates victory with a Rolex Sky-Dweller
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BUCKS IN SIX! NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo celebrates victory with a Rolex Sky-Dweller

After a 50-year dry spell without a championship title to their name, the Milwaukee Bucks won the 2021 NBA Finals – finally living up to…
WATCHSPOTTING: The IWC watch that had a starring role in Gossip Girl
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WATCHSPOTTING: The IWC watch that had a starring role in Gossip Girl

Last year, as I was relegated to the confines of a New York City apartment for weeks on end, binge watching shows became the best…
“I lost my grandad’s Rolex. Can I replace it with a knock-off?”
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“I lost my grandad’s Rolex. Can I replace it with a knock-off?”

“Moral Money” is a page in the British newspaper, The Telegraph that’s a bit like an Agony Aunt for the financially vexed. Readers submit their…
People are losing their minds about the way Bezos wore his Speedy in ‘space’, but the truth may be even sadder
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People are losing their minds about the way Bezos wore his Speedy in ‘space’, but the truth may be even sadder

Over a quarter of a million people agreed with meme accounts like the one below when they declared that Bezos’ NATO over outer suit style…
EDITOR’S PICK: Remembering when Gael Monfils smashed the sh*t out of a $500k USD Greubel Forsey GMT Sport
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EDITOR’S PICK: Remembering when Gael Monfils smashed the sh*t out of a $500k USD Greubel Forsey GMT Sport

EDITOR’S NOTE: At Time+Tide we don’t like safe queens. Instead we believe that watches are meant to be worn and enjoyed in the cut and…
Why this is the ideal brand partner for the Zenith DEFY Midnight
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Why this is the ideal brand partner for the Zenith DEFY Midnight

Watch brands always want you to write about their new ambassadors / friends of the brand. Whenever such opportunities are dangled, there’s a tacit understanding…
Fitness model Jen Selter understands the robust elegance of a Rolex Datejust
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Fitness model Jen Selter understands the robust elegance of a Rolex Datejust

When it comes to wristwatches, Rolex is the manufacturer known as “the crown”, but the queen of fitness is American model Jen Selter. With over…
You told us about the watches you bought and sold, then bought again (and again…)
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You told us about the watches you bought and sold, then bought again (and again…)

On the poster for the classic rom-com Groundhog Day, Bill Murray is depicted pointing at a clock.  This, of course, is to signify the film’s…
EDITOR’S PICK: Take another look at Brad Pitt’s jaw-dropping watch collection
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EDITOR’S PICK: Take another look at Brad Pitt’s jaw-dropping watch collection

EDITOR’S NOTE: How rich is Brad Pitt? Well, bear in mind that when he and Angelina filed for divorce in 2016, their joint income since…
Offset one-ups Cardi B, gifting daughter a 250K+ Richard Mille for her 3rd birthday
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Offset one-ups Cardi B, gifting daughter a 250K+ Richard Mille for her 3rd birthday

Ok. Holy s**t. We already know the comments will pour in denouncing the level of extravagance at play here, but at the end of the…
Offset one-ups Cardi B, gifting daughter a 250K+ Richard Mille for her 3rd birthday
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Offset one-ups Cardi B, gifting daughter a 250K+ Richard Mille for her 3rd birthday

Ok. Holy s**t. We already know the comments will pour in denouncing the level of extravagance at play here, but at the end of the…
F1 driver Lando Norris robbed of £40k Richard Mille outside Wembley
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F1 driver Lando Norris robbed of £40k Richard Mille outside Wembley

In the aftermath of Sunday’s Euro 2020 soccer final in London, Wembley descended into chaos. Even before the home crowd had watched England lose on…
British MCs Stormzy and Dave are crazy for Audemars Piguet
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British MCs Stormzy and Dave are crazy for Audemars Piguet

It’s no secret that British rapper Dave loves his timepieces, indeed he’s become a bit of a Time+Tide favourite when it comes to watch spotting.…
The Euro 2020 Watch Cup: Which team boasts the most expensive watches?
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The Euro 2020 Watch Cup: Which team boasts the most expensive watches?

In soccer, sorry football, players can make obscene sums of money and like any superstar athletes use their salaries to acquire some very expensive timepieces.…
Crushed by Antiques Roadshow – this Cartier pocket watch was not worth what she thought it was…
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Crushed by Antiques Roadshow – this Cartier pocket watch was not worth what she thought it was…

Antiques Roadshow is a source of a lot of fun for watch enthusiasts eagerly anticipating the appraisals of timepieces. Whether family heirlooms or watches bought…
Alec Baldwin just posted the best new watch alert of the year for his Kurono Toki
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Alec Baldwin just posted the best new watch alert of the year for his Kurono Toki

I was fortunate enough to receive my Kurono Toki this week, and took to Instagram the day I received it to celebrate my new watch…
Wiz Khalifa versus Mia Khalifa – who wears Rolex best?
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Wiz Khalifa versus Mia Khalifa – who wears Rolex best?

Let’s get ready to rumble in this horological battle with Rolex as the weapon of choice. In one corner, wearing his customary skinny jeans is…
EDITOR’S PICK: Mark Cavendish is gunning for Tour de France glory with a Richard Mille on his wrist
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EDITOR’S PICK: Mark Cavendish is gunning for Tour de France glory with a Richard Mille on his wrist

Editor’s note: A few months ago Mark Cavendish was contemplating retirement. Last week, he won the 32nd Tour de France stage of his career at…
Olympic sprint sensation Noah Lyles really loves his Omega Speedmasters
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Olympic sprint sensation Noah Lyles really loves his Omega Speedmasters

Noah Lyles is set to be one of the big attractions at the Tokyo Olympics. Despite being only 23 years old, he already boasts a…
From Boyz II Men to Backstreet Boys – watch spotting in Netflix’s “This Is Pop”
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From Boyz II Men to Backstreet Boys – watch spotting in Netflix’s “This Is Pop”

“Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one (wristwatches fellas)…” With its recognisable intro, Netflix’s original docuseries, This Is Pop, takes off and…
EDITOR’S PICK: From Leonardo DiCaprio to Jamie Foxx – 10 top actors rocking the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso
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EDITOR’S PICK: From Leonardo DiCaprio to Jamie Foxx – 10 top actors rocking the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso

Editor’s note: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso celebrates its 90th birthday this year. It should feel somewhat dated by now, but JLC’s square-jawed charmer has retained its…
Adrien Brody proves sporty and elegant are not mutually exclusive with an IWC Portugieser
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Adrien Brody proves sporty and elegant are not mutually exclusive with an IWC Portugieser

One debate that continues to rage within the watch community is whether or not sports models are considered kosher with formalwear. On the one hand,…
US golfer Nelly Korda rises to world #1 while wearing her Richard Mille RM 007
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US golfer Nelly Korda rises to world #1 while wearing her Richard Mille RM 007

Richard Mille stands apart from other manufacturers by having ambassadors who actually wear their timepieces while engaging in their sport. The watches are designed to…
A Chrome Hearts Rolex? What the hell did Drake just gift Lil Baby?
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A Chrome Hearts Rolex? What the hell did Drake just gift Lil Baby?

Rolex is known for what I like to call robust elegance, designs built on the classic Oyster Perpetual format that manage to be both dressy…
Pierce Brosnan really loves a dress watch and is fed up of Bond
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Pierce Brosnan really loves a dress watch and is fed up of Bond

Getting frustrated wondering if you’ll ever get to see the endlessly delayed new James Bond film, No Time To Die? Well, count yourself lucky that…
The untold story behind Lewis Hamilton’s one-of-one Black Lives Matter IWC Big Pilot
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The untold story behind Lewis Hamilton’s one-of-one Black Lives Matter IWC Big Pilot

It appeared seemingly out of nowhere. Just in time for Lewis Hamilton’s record-breaking race at the Austrian Grand Prix in 2020, the race that would…
Once you notice how celebrities wear their watches you can’t unsee it….
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Once you notice how celebrities wear their watches you can’t unsee it….

During the week an interesting article popped up from the Independent UK in my Apple News feed. It revolved around a press conference at Euro…
Am I too old for a purple G-Shock? Don’t ask my kids.
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Am I too old for a purple G-Shock? Don’t ask my kids.

Feel free to judge me. After reading my story on wanting a demure 36mm Carrera reissue in 18K gold on a leather strap, you might…
Wrestling legend Ric Flair reflects on all the times he lost his Rolex watches (including in a bowl of spaghetti)
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Wrestling legend Ric Flair reflects on all the times he lost his Rolex watches (including in a bowl of spaghetti)

Anyone who knows professional wrestling knows of the “Nature Boy” Ric Flair. The WWE Hall of Famer is an absolute legend, known for his incredible…
These are the watches the real Wolf of Wall Street, Jordan Belfort, actually wears
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These are the watches the real Wolf of Wall Street, Jordan Belfort, actually wears

Ever since Leonardo DiCaprio portrayed him in Martin Scorsese’s The Wolf of Wall Street, Jordan Belfort has become a popular antihero on the back of…
Radio host throws birthday gift watch into the ocean because it wasn’t expensive enough
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Radio host throws birthday gift watch into the ocean because it wasn’t expensive enough

Radio shock jock Kyle Sandilands has built a wildly successful career out of being brash and obnoxious. Last week the king of Sydney’s FM airwaves…
EDITOR’S PICK: Matthew McConaughey and the tale of his dad’s fake Rolex
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EDITOR’S PICK: Matthew McConaughey and the tale of his dad’s fake Rolex

Editor’s note: It’s Father’s Day in the northern hemisphere this weekend. Frankly, that’s a good enough excuse for us to relive this glorious yarn from…
The Cartier Crash is officially trending after popping up in Tyler The Creator’s new video
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The Cartier Crash is officially trending after popping up in Tyler The Creator’s new video

The Cartier Crash is a bit of an enigma in the history of the French brand. The story behind its Salvador Dali-esque design is far-fetched…
EDITOR’S PICK: Hype and high prices are killing it for watch collectors
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EDITOR’S PICK: Hype and high prices are killing it for watch collectors

Editor’s note:  Recently I spoke to a former salesman at a high-end Australian watch retailer. He told me that his store didn’t have a “passive…
What jewellery to wear with your watch (according to Jeff Goldblum’s stylist)
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What jewellery to wear with your watch (according to Jeff Goldblum’s stylist)

Our European editor, Mike Christensen, teams up with Andrew Vottero – Jeff Goldblum’s personal stylist – to help fellow timepiece aficionados ensure any bling they…
EDITOR’S PICK: Watch that time Jimmy Fallon gave his father-in-law a Bremont on live TV
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EDITOR’S PICK: Watch that time Jimmy Fallon gave his father-in-law a Bremont on live TV

Editor’s note: Everyone loves a good celebrity watch-spotting moment – and they don’t come much better than that time Jimmy Fallon gave his father-in-law one…
HANDS ON: The Grand Seiko GMT Seasons Collection – Japanese dial mastery inspired by nature
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HANDS ON: The Grand Seiko GMT Seasons Collection – Japanese dial mastery inspired by nature

As you might know, I am a bit of a dial fetishist, so when faced with a new limited collection from Grand Seiko, the risk…
RECOMMENDED WATCHING: Unboxing the Audemars Piguet Black Panther with Anthony Joshua
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RECOMMENDED WATCHING: Unboxing the Audemars Piguet Black Panther with Anthony Joshua

When it was first announced that Audemars Piguet and Marvel would be collaborating on a watch, social media lit up with criticism of the project.…
Antiques Roadshow crowd shocked by valuation of Omega Speedmaster
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Antiques Roadshow crowd shocked by valuation of Omega Speedmaster

It was only a couple of weeks ago that we spotted a rare Rolex Submariner on Antiques Roadshow, the valuation of which left its owner…
Joe Rogan talks aliens with Neil deGrasse Tyson, but what’s on his guest’s wrist?
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Joe Rogan talks aliens with Neil deGrasse Tyson, but what’s on his guest’s wrist?

Joe Rogan, the man behind the most successful podcast on the planet, The Joe Rogan Experience, recently interviewed American astrophysicist and scientist Neil deGrasse Tyson…
Remembering that time The Rock punched his stuntman in the face, and gave him a Rolex to remember it by…
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Remembering that time The Rock punched his stuntman in the face, and gave him a Rolex to remember it by…

Sometimes in the background while I am writing, or when I am taking a quick break, I will have The Graham Norton Show clips playing…
EDITOR’S PICK: Tennis player Gael Monfils has a watch collection as thrilling as his tennis
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EDITOR’S PICK: Tennis player Gael Monfils has a watch collection as thrilling as his tennis

EDITOR’S NOTE: Playing with his spaghetti-legged exuberance and freakish athleticism, Gael Monfils is one of the joys of modern tennis. So it was disappointing to…
Rapper Travis Scott’s watch collection is a masterclass in how to spend it when you got it
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Rapper Travis Scott’s watch collection is a masterclass in how to spend it when you got it

When you become a world famous recording artist, you stand to make a ton of money and inevitably acquire a drool-worthy collection of luxury goods.…
LVMH founder Bernard Arnault declared world’s richest man (but what watch does he wear?)
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LVMH founder Bernard Arnault declared world’s richest man (but what watch does he wear?)

If you were to guess who the world’s richest men were, your mind would probably wander to tech CEOs and Russian oligarchs, all of which…
Drake’s most low-key watch is still the wristwear of a stone-cold baller
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Drake’s most low-key watch is still the wristwear of a stone-cold baller

As you’d expect from a musical superstar, the Drake watch collection is spectacular. From Richard Mille to Patek Philippe, Drake seems to have just about…