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Radio host throws birthday gift watch into the ocean because it wasn’t expensive enough

22.06.21

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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

Pop Culture

18.06.21

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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

Pop Culture

17.06.21

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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

Pop Culture

14.06.21

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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)

Opinion

13.06.21

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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

Pop Culture

13.06.21

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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

Pop Culture

12.06.21

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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

Pop Culture

11.06.21

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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

Pop Culture

10.06.21

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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?

Pop Culture

08.06.21

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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…

Pop Culture

07.06.21

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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

Pop Culture

07.06.21

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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

Pop Culture

03.06.21

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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?)

Pop Culture

03.06.21

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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

Pop Culture

02.06.21

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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…

AFL superstar Dustin Martin partners with Kennedy for eye-catching, heavily tattooed campaign

Pop Culture

02.06.21

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AFL superstar Dustin Martin partners with Kennedy for eye-catching, heavily tattooed campaign

Melbourne might be considered the most liveable city in the world, but it is also an unusual one. It’s unusual because it contains some of…

From Eminem to Spike Lee, the G-Shock is still the celebrity beater of choice

Pop Culture

01.06.21

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From Eminem to Spike Lee, the G-Shock is still the celebrity beater of choice

As the only digital watch with street cred and a bullet-proof reputation, the humble G-Shock is cooler than ever. Even after its heyday in the…

Crime or sublime: Tinie Tempah picks up his customised Audemars Piguet Royal Oak

Pop Culture

29.05.21

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Crime or sublime: Tinie Tempah picks up his customised Audemars Piguet Royal Oak

As we’ve touched upon when reporting on Cardi B and J Balvin, “buss-down” watches are a huge trend outside of the niche collecting community. Trained…

Footballer Jesse Lingard had his watch stolen from locker while playing for West Ham

Pop Culture

29.05.21

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Footballer Jesse Lingard had his watch stolen from locker while playing for West Ham

There’s nothing worse than having something stolen. You discover your possession isn’t where you left it. Self-doubt creeps in and you feel like you’re going…

SPOTTED: The custom Ben Baller BAPE x Kid Cudi x G-Shock DW-6900

Pop Culture

27.05.21

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SPOTTED: The custom Ben Baller BAPE x Kid Cudi x G-Shock DW-6900

As A$AP Ferg rapped in his 2017 track Plain Jane, “Ferg is the name, Ben Baller did the chain,” solidifying the LA jeweller Ben Baller…

Like fine wine, Cardi B’s watch collection is becoming more refined with age

Pop Culture

26.05.21

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Like fine wine, Cardi B’s watch collection is becoming more refined with age

Within the hip-hop community the prevalence of Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, and Richard Mille is abundant. In a scene where competitive flair and one-upmanship is…

Is it okay to wear a diamond-encrusted watch to tie your hair back?

Pop Culture

25.05.21

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Is it okay to wear a diamond-encrusted watch to tie your hair back?

Human creativity truly knows almost no bounds. Want proof? Check out this guy wearing a completely diamond encrusted watch as a scrunchie in the club,…

From Neymar to Lebron – 4 powerhouse athletes spotted wearing the AP Royal Oak Concept Black Panther

Pop Culture

23.05.21

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From Neymar to Lebron – 4 powerhouse athletes spotted wearing the AP Royal Oak Concept Black Panther

When the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Black Panther Flying Tourbillon was introduced, many enthusiasts were openly critical of its design, wondering who on earth…

You will NEVER guess the watch that the Japanese Emperor Hirohito chose to be buried with…

Pop Culture

23.05.21

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You will NEVER guess the watch that the Japanese Emperor Hirohito chose to be buried with…

This is a story about how the true value of a watch is always subjective. It’s a story about why a grail watch doesn’t have…

Beyond the rave: the Bulgari Aluminium Steve Aoki is the latest watch inspired by dance music alongside Zenith & Chanel

Lists

19.05.21

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Beyond the rave: the Bulgari Aluminium Steve Aoki is the latest watch inspired by dance music alongside Zenith & Chanel

Different professions have their own specific demands when it comes to the attributes of a watch. A professional diver, for example, needs a hydrogen-release valve,…

Did you catch the surprising Omega that Justin Hartley wore to the MTV Movie & TV Awards?

Pop Culture

18.05.21

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Did you catch the surprising Omega that Justin Hartley wore to the MTV Movie & TV Awards?

Nope, it’s not another Speedmaster. At the MTV Movie & TV Awards this weekend, Justin Hartley best known for his work on the hit show…

Antiques Roadshow guest tears up after discovering value of dad’s vintage Rolex “Red” Submariner

Pop Culture

17.05.21

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Antiques Roadshow guest tears up after discovering value of dad’s vintage Rolex “Red” Submariner

For anyone who collects vintage watches, Antiques Roadshow is like whale song, or the sound of rain on a tin roof – ASMR for those…

EDITOR’S PICK: Alec Baldwin’s has one hell of a watch collection from Bulgari to Breitling and IWC

Pop Culture

16.05.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: Alec Baldwin’s has one hell of a watch collection from Bulgari to Breitling and IWC

Editor’s note: Nick Gould has a rare gift. He can identify a watch by seeing just a sliver of bezel or a millimetre of crown.…

Nicki Minaj flexes an ultra rare Richard Mille worth $980K

Pop Culture

15.05.21

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Nicki Minaj flexes an ultra rare Richard Mille worth $980K

The queen is back. Last time we shared news regarding Nicki Minaj, we expressed great envy of her infant son rocking a fully diamond paved…

Which member of the Beckham family has the best watch collection? The answer may surprise you…

Pop Culture

14.05.21

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Which member of the Beckham family has the best watch collection? The answer may surprise you…

Celebrity watch endorsement is a double-edged sword. On one hand, the Omega Seamaster on your wrist might give you that little pang of excitement as…

INTRODUCING: The Longines Spirit green dial offers a fresh look for the new collection

Pop Culture

12.05.21

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INTRODUCING: The Longines Spirit green dial offers a fresh look for the new collection

It isn’t everyday that Longines launch an entirely new collection, but back in the middle of 2020 they did exactly that, announcing the all new…

Jason Statham sports his own IWC Pilot’s Watch Double Chronograph Top Gun Ceretanium® in “Wrath of Man”

Pop Culture

08.05.21

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Jason Statham sports his own IWC Pilot’s Watch Double Chronograph Top Gun Ceretanium® in “Wrath of Man”

Action heroes are Hollywood’s idealised version of traditional masculinity. There is therefore a powerful effect when big-screen tough guys sport a nice watch as they…

Voodoo sex and a 1950s gold watch – the missing link between Marlon Brando and Zsa Zsa Gabor

Pop Culture

07.05.21

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Voodoo sex and a 1950s gold watch – the missing link between Marlon Brando and Zsa Zsa Gabor

Imagine a watch that could give you sexual superpowers. Buckling it onto your wrist would invest you with such dangerous charm and animal magnetism that…

From Grand Seiko to Audemars Piguet, 4 watches that show musician James Blake is a serious watch guy

Pop Culture

06.05.21

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From Grand Seiko to Audemars Piguet, 4 watches that show musician James Blake is a serious watch guy

If you’ve ever come across the singer and songwriter James Blake, you’ll know he’s got one of the best voices in the business and goes…

Is UFC champ Khabib Nurmagomedov just trolling Conor McGregor with his new Jacob & Co collection?

Pop Culture

01.05.21

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Is UFC champ Khabib Nurmagomedov just trolling Conor McGregor with his new Jacob & Co collection?

At the start of the year, I was asked by my top-knotted boss (aka Andrew) what my exit watch would be. My answer came to…

HANDS-ON: The TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 Tribute to Ref. 844 revives a legend

Pop Culture

29.04.21

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HANDS-ON: The TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 Tribute to Ref. 844 revives a legend

TAG Heuer are a brand well-known for their modern watch designs and have for the most part resisted the pull of directly heritage-inspired watches. But…

PSA: Russell Crowe confirms purported ‘Cinderella Man Rolex Submariner’ up for sale is not his watch

Auctions

28.04.21

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PSA: Russell Crowe confirms purported ‘Cinderella Man Rolex Submariner’ up for sale is not his watch

Update #2:The never-ending story goes on… Since publishing this update we have spoken to Fog City Vintage (@fogcityvintage), who removed the Rolex Submariner listing – with an asking…

Meet the nicest UFC fighter ever, with a surprisingly fancy Rolex

Pop Culture

27.04.21

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Meet the nicest UFC fighter ever, with a surprisingly fancy Rolex

Anyone who follows the fight game knows that Georges St-Pierre is a legend. Not just for his remarkable UFC record of 26 wins against just…

And the award for the wildest watch combo of the Oscars goes to…

Pop Culture

27.04.21

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And the award for the wildest watch combo of the Oscars goes to…

The 93rd Academy Awards, a.k.a The Oscars, resiliently aired this week, managing to create some semblance of what we love about the occasion during the…

What the Oscars could tell us about the future of men’s watches

Opinion

25.04.21

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What the Oscars could tell us about the future of men’s watches

Listen, I don’t want to cast aspersions on your immaculate dress sense. But I suspect that you’re not reading this while wearing a tuxedo, a…

Usher flexes his spectacular Purnell watches worth more than $450k

Pop Culture

24.04.21

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Usher flexes his spectacular Purnell watches worth more than $450k

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Too often in the realm of celebrity watch spotting we are subject to the usual suspects:…

Las Vegas ‘prostitute’ with lion tattoo stole Rolex and Audemars Piguet watches from hotel rooms

Pop Culture

23.04.21

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Las Vegas ‘prostitute’ with lion tattoo stole Rolex and Audemars Piguet watches from hotel rooms

If you happen to find yourself in Las Vegas and find yourself with an attractive young woman with a lion tattoo on her thigh, keep…

Ice, ice baby: The best gem set watches from Watches & Wonders

Pop Culture

19.04.21

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Ice, ice baby: The best gem set watches from Watches & Wonders

Gems, dazzle, diamonds and pizzazz. This year we have seen a delectable tableau of precious stones within, around, and pavèd on some of the flashiest…

This Rolex scene with Ari from Entourage shows how much the watch world has changed

Pop Culture

16.04.21

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This Rolex scene with Ari from Entourage shows how much the watch world has changed

Before anyone gets heated, no I am not about to try and “cancel” Entourage. Whether or not the show would be able to survive the…

Pop Culture

04.04.21

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This is how Hamilton became Hollywood’s go-to watch brand

Watch brands love to tout records they hold – highest complication count, thinnest movements, greatest depth rating and so on. But Hamilton Watch Company holds…

How not to talk to total strangers about their watch

Pop Culture

02.04.21

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How not to talk to total strangers about their watch

I was 35,000ft over the Atlantic when I first freaked someone out about his watch. It was in the line for the airplane toilet. A…

5 of the best Grand Seiko Instagram accounts that you need in your feed

Pop Culture

31.03.21

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5 of the best Grand Seiko Instagram accounts that you need in your feed

Not all watch brands have a community around them. In fact, most don’t, which is a huge challenge for those brands to build a loyal…

City on a Hill is back with the return of Hollywood’s most avid watch fanatic, Aldis Hodge

Pop Culture

31.03.21

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City on a Hill is back with the return of Hollywood’s most avid watch fanatic, Aldis Hodge

Editor’s note: If you haven’t seen City on a Hill yet then start blocking out your evenings. Imagine The Wire transplanted to the mean streets…

Reggaeton superstar J Balvin recalls how declining a free Richard Mille almost put his life in danger

Pop Culture

28.03.21

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Reggaeton superstar J Balvin recalls how declining a free Richard Mille almost put his life in danger

J Balvin is one the hottest Latin artists in the world with the Colombian musician commonly referred to as the ‘Prince of Reggaeton’. Selling over…

The Pepsi challenge: 5 alternatives to the Rolex GMT-Master II at a range of prices

Pop Culture

28.03.21

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The Pepsi challenge: 5 alternatives to the Rolex GMT-Master II at a range of prices

As we have touched on before in our story here, the Rolex GMT-Master II Ref.126710 BLRO does actually live up to the hype. And while…

This deepfake of Tom Cruise has been seen 30M+ times. But why is he wearing such hot watches?

Pop Culture

27.03.21

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This deepfake of Tom Cruise has been seen 30M+ times. But why is he wearing such hot watches?

Deepfakes are a phenomenon only a few years old, but already have governments around the world very worried. In essence, a deepfake is a fake…

Formula 1 season preview – the teams and watch brands partnering up for 2021

Pop Culture

25.03.21

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Formula 1 season preview – the teams and watch brands partnering up for 2021

As the anticipation rises and the desert air shakes from F1 engines firing up, before the five lights go out at the 2021 season-opening Bahrain…

How a Rolex Sky-Dweller inspired this boxer to go from working in McDonalds to become World Champion

Pop Culture

25.03.21

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How a Rolex Sky-Dweller inspired this boxer to go from working in McDonalds to become World Champion

There are easier ways of making a living than becoming a professional boxer. To win a world title requires almost pathological commitment with boxers typically…

Should you shower with your Apple Watch? Or any water resistant watch for that matter?

Pop Culture

24.03.21

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Should you shower with your Apple Watch? Or any water resistant watch for that matter?

Recently I stumbled upon an article from ScreenRant where they delve into whether or not it is safe to shower with your Apple Watch. Showering…

Interview

23.03.21

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INTERVIEW: Collective™ Horology are reinventing the watch collectors’ club to create truly special collaborations

Watch enthusiasm is initially generated by the product – there’s no doubt that the art of watchmaking and the many resulting creations are the main…

WATCH SPOTTING: Hublot, IWC and Richard Mille in Drive To Survive season three

Lists

21.03.21

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WATCH SPOTTING: Hublot, IWC and Richard Mille in Drive To Survive season three

Season three of Drive to Survive dropped at 6pm Melbourne time on Friday March 19th and, if you were anything like me, then you were…

Seven of the best G-Shock limited editions from the last 12 months

Lists

20.03.21

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Seven of the best G-Shock limited editions from the last 12 months

If variety is the spice of life, then whoever who signs off on the G-Shock limited-editions must have some extremely tingly tastebuds. The staggering range…

Meghan Markle is now polarising the watch world, too, because of how she wears Princess Diana’s gold Cartier

Pop Culture

19.03.21

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Meghan Markle is now polarising the watch world, too, because of how she wears Princess Diana’s gold Cartier

Right now, Meghan Markle is the single most divisive woman in the Western World. Following her explosive interview on Oprah alongside Prince Harry, the Duchess…

VIDEO: Bright candy dials meet carbon fibre in the new DOXA SUB 300 Carbon range

News

16.03.21

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VIDEO: Bright candy dials meet carbon fibre in the new DOXA SUB 300 Carbon range

Thanks to the vintage looks of its steel case, the DOXA SUB 300 is a cult diver’s watch. But ever since the SUB 300 Aqualung…

Jason Statham shows that action heroes still wear Panerai

Pop Culture

15.03.21

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Jason Statham shows that action heroes still wear Panerai

While Panerai was founded way back in 1860, its rise to prominence came on the back of a very specific type of celebrity: the action…

I bonded with Paul Newman over a Timex Ironman, but you’ll be surprised what was on his wrist

Pop Culture

13.03.21

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I bonded with Paul Newman over a Timex Ironman, but you’ll be surprised what was on his wrist

I met Paul Newman once. Back in 2001, I spent an hour in his company. Just him and me chatting in a drawing room in…

Watch tattoos have become a bizarre new trend. What is wrong with people?

Pop Culture

12.03.21

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Watch tattoos have become a bizarre new trend. What is wrong with people?

Paw prints, Celtic bands, bows on thighs, pretty much anything inked on the face… There’s no shortage of tattoo choices that are questionable at best…

Rare $500K Richard Mille RM 11-03 stolen at gunpoint in Beverly Hills, owner offering $50K reward for its return

News

10.03.21

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Rare $500K Richard Mille RM 11-03 stolen at gunpoint in Beverly Hills, owner offering $50K reward for its return

Unfortunately, yet another theft has shaken the watch world. As luxury items, it’s no secret these coveted and pricey items can become targets for thieves…