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VIDEO: One final loving glance at the now phased out (and much cheaper) Omega Speedmaster “Sapphire Sandwich”, which will only be in store while final stocks last

06.01.21

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VIDEO: One final loving glance at the now phased out (and much cheaper) Omega Speedmaster “Sapphire Sandwich”, which will only be in store while final stocks last

Editor’s note: Today, Omega did what they had been hinting at for months: they launched eight new Speedmaster references across four models, all with the…

The Bulgari Aluminium collection shows lightweight watches can pack a heavy punch

Watch Reviews

31.12.20

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The Bulgari Aluminium collection shows lightweight watches can pack a heavy punch

Editor’s note: There’s no doubt that the Bulgari watch department is having a very big year. So far they have got hearts racing with the…

The Modifier’s Series: MAD Paris are radical, edgy and utterly subversive

Lists

30.12.20

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The Modifier’s Series: MAD Paris are radical, edgy and utterly subversive

Let’s all just close our eyes for a moment and imagine the perfect watch. It would surely need to be something versatile, simple, but with…

VIDEO: The Street Fighter x Seiko Ryu edition hits you like a judo chop to the throat (in a good way)

Watch Reviews

30.12.20

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VIDEO: The Street Fighter x Seiko Ryu edition hits you like a judo chop to the throat (in a good way)

If you’re a regular reader of Time+Tide, you’ll know we’re big fans of the Seiko 5 Sports x Street Fighter V Editions. We first took…

Get your hands on a Rolex Hulk (right now) and don’t be left green with envy

Opinion

29.12.20

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Get your hands on a Rolex Hulk (right now) and don’t be left green with envy

Sometimes you get a horological itch that you just have to scratch. My latest is focused on the verdant charm of a green Rolex. But…

VIDEO: This Seiko 5 Sports collab delivers knockout appeal with Street Fighter’s Ken

Pop Culture

28.12.20

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VIDEO: This Seiko 5 Sports collab delivers knockout appeal with Street Fighter’s Ken

The Seiko 5 Sports x STREET FIGHTER V Editions were one of the feel-good highlights of 2020. Taking the tried-and-true template of the 5 Sports…

HANDS-ON: Get marooned with the Rado Captain Cook Bronze Burgundy launched with RedBar

Watch Reviews

27.12.20

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HANDS-ON: Get marooned with the Rado Captain Cook Bronze Burgundy launched with RedBar

Since its release, the Rado Captain Cook line has provided watch buyers with a robust option in the dive watch category at a pleasingly approachable…

VIDEO: Street Fighter’s green machine inspires the bad-ass Seiko 5 Sports Blanka

Pop Culture

26.12.20

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VIDEO: Street Fighter’s green machine inspires the bad-ass Seiko 5 Sports Blanka

Seiko has by no means had a quiet year, but there was one collection that demanded attention. The all new Seiko 5 Sports x Street…

VIDEO: Unboxing the hyped khaki green HydroConquest, purchased online from Longines

Watch Reviews

22.12.20

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VIDEO: Unboxing the hyped khaki green HydroConquest, purchased online from Longines

Memory is a funny thing. Mainly because of what and how little we do actually remember. This is, in part, explained by the serial-position effect…

Extreme close-up! Exploring the A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk with Mr. Macro @horomariobro

Watch Reviews

21.12.20

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Extreme close-up! Exploring the A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk with Mr. Macro @horomariobro

For watch enthusiasts, it’s always a pleasure to get a closer look at our favourite watches – especially when the watch in question is the…

INTRODUCING: The Zelos Watches Blacktip 200m is one of the best-value divers around

Watch Reviews

21.12.20

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INTRODUCING: The Zelos Watches Blacktip 200m is one of the best-value divers around

Zelos Watches stand out for their well-honed design vision and obsession with details that puts them firmly on the microbrand podium. Elshan Tang, the owner…

HANDS-ON: The H. Moser x MB&F Tourbillon is like a domed space station on an alien moon

Watch Reviews

19.12.20

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HANDS-ON: The H. Moser x MB&F Tourbillon is like a domed space station on an alien moon

When is a wristwatch no longer a wristwatch? This is the question as you hold the H. Moser x MB&F Endeavour Cylindrical Tourbillon because it…

Rediscovering the Vacheron Constantin Overseas Collection

Watch Reviews

18.12.20

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Rediscovering the Vacheron Constantin Overseas Collection

Editor’s note: With so many different opulent steel sports watches occupying the marketplace, it’s sometimes easy to forget that one member of the holy trinity…

LIST: Nick Kenyon’s favourite watch photos from 2020

Lists

17.12.20

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LIST: Nick Kenyon’s favourite watch photos from 2020

In 2019, this was without a doubt one of the pieces I most enjoyed putting together. Not just because I love looking at photos of…

“I’m just addicted to the thrill of the chase”: Confessions of a Rolex flipper

Opinion

17.12.20

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“I’m just addicted to the thrill of the chase”: Confessions of a Rolex flipper

Hi, my name’s Matt and I’m a watch degenerate … I don’t really want to be. I honestly go into every watch purchase with the…

Introducing

16.12.20

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INTRODUCING: Seiko bolster their legendary dive range with two PADI-certified winners

Seiko dive watches are the stuff of legend. They have inspired everything from the creation of entire Instagram accounts to the cult followings of references…

Resistance is useless: Why I simply had to buy the Baltic Bicompax 002

Opinion

15.12.20

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Resistance is useless: Why I simply had to buy the Baltic Bicompax 002

You know how it is. You spend ages thinking about your next watch – planning, saving, researching, deciding, changing your mind, procrastinating … And then…

HANDS-ON: Watches on bracelets are always better and this TAG Heuer Monaco is proof

Opinion

15.12.20

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HANDS-ON: Watches on bracelets are always better and this TAG Heuer Monaco is proof

TAG Heuer’s Monaco has experienced a rather slow evolution in recent years, as the world’s most famous square watch shouldn’t be messed with too much.…

VIDEO: The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Meca-10 Black Magic watch is horological sorcery on the wrist

Watch Reviews

12.12.20

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VIDEO: The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Meca-10 Black Magic watch is horological sorcery on the wrist

Hublot is a brand that does not always get its horological due. The movements that the brand does not produce in-house are horological footnotes compared…

The gold and the beautiful: the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Meca-10 King Gold

Opinion

11.12.20

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The gold and the beautiful: the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Meca-10 King Gold

Editor’s note: This year at Hublot has focused heavily on celebrating the 40th anniversary of the brand, but there was another important new chapter in…

VIDEO: The technical tour de force of the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Meca-10 Titanium

Watch Reviews

11.12.20

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VIDEO: The technical tour de force of the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Meca-10 Titanium

Hublot don’t do things by half. If they do something, they do it full throttle, and you can see that in the in-house movements they…

HANDS-ON: The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Meca-10 Titanium feels like the future on your wrist

Watch Reviews

09.12.20

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HANDS-ON: The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Meca-10 Titanium feels like the future on your wrist

Even after such a strong year for Hublot, and after getting up close and personal with the Black Magic version here, the new Hublot Spirit…

A Beginner’s Guide to the best smartwatches for Kids in 2020 – 5 of the most popular and why

Lists

09.12.20

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A Beginner’s Guide to the best smartwatches for Kids in 2020 – 5 of the most popular and why

There are three reasons to gift your child a smartwatch. One, it is a great way to introduce your kid(s) to the horological world and…

Back in the office? Cheer yourself up with the help of a new work watch

Watch Reviews

08.12.20

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Back in the office? Cheer yourself up with the help of a new work watch

Editor’s note: Here at Time+Tide, we not only want to cover all of the best watch releases in the articles we write but also offer…

IN-DEPTH: The history of the Hublot MECA-10 Movement

News

07.12.20

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IN-DEPTH: The history of the Hublot MECA-10 Movement

It’s not breaking any boundaries to say that Hublot is a relatively young brand, and that they’re not at all cheap. If you’re someone who…

HANDS-ON: The Bremont Hawking in white gold is a brief history in time of its own

Watch Reviews

05.12.20

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HANDS-ON: The Bremont Hawking in white gold is a brief history in time of its own

I got to wear this icon-inspired Bremont Hawking in white gold for a brief moment in time, which is particularly apt given its association with…

VIDEO: The remarkable bang for buck of the Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic Automatic COSC and Day Date Moon Phase

Watch Reviews

04.12.20

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VIDEO: The remarkable bang for buck of the Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic Automatic COSC and Day Date Moon Phase

As a brand, Baume & Mercier presents a lot of benefits to its consumers. They have established themselves as a luxury watch manufacturer that aims…

HANDS-ON: The Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic 10551 is a true everyday hero

Watch Reviews

03.12.20

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HANDS-ON: The Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic 10551 is a true everyday hero

The definition of an everyday watch is one that doesn’t excel in any one particular area. It has to do everything, from jeans and hoodies,…

VIDEO: The Longines Legend Diver Bronze is a sleeper hit in the crowded retro diver field

Watch Reviews

02.12.20

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VIDEO: The Longines Legend Diver Bronze is a sleeper hit in the crowded retro diver field

The Longines Legend Diver Bronze is a noteworthy remix. It takes the tried and true, double-crown, super compressor-style case of the original and breathes fresh…

HANDS-ON: The Fratello x Oris Big Crown Pointer Date is like a glass of Bordeaux in a golden goblet

Watch Reviews

01.12.20

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HANDS-ON: The Fratello x Oris Big Crown Pointer Date is like a glass of Bordeaux in a golden goblet

Who doesn’t love a good limited edition, especially when it’s in the form of an unlikely collaboration? There is something about acquiring a watch that’s…

HANDS-ON: Let’s be real, the Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic Automatic Day Date Moon Phase is stupendously good-looking

Watch Reviews

30.11.20

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HANDS-ON: Let’s be real, the Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic Automatic Day Date Moon Phase is stupendously good-looking

Everyone loves good value. It’s always nice to walk away from a purchase with the smug feeling that you got a lot more than what…

Micro Mondays

30.11.20

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MICRO MONDAYS: The Bravur x Wingårdh delivers Nordic modernism at its most clean and serene

In Scandinavia, our long dark winters should be a fertile breeding ground for horology. Just as the oppressive gloom sent the Swiss inside to tinker…

Stealth-help: Seiko creates kick-ass new collection inspired by Naruto’s anime ninjas

Opinion

29.11.20

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Stealth-help: Seiko creates kick-ass new collection inspired by Naruto’s anime ninjas

Naruto is one of the biggest-selling manga series in history, selling 250 million copies worldwide. The Japanese anime series followed the adventures of a young…

HANDS-ON: An intense love letter to the ‘retro futurism’ of the H. Moser & Cie Streamliner Flyback Chronograph

Watch Reviews

29.11.20

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HANDS-ON: An intense love letter to the ‘retro futurism’ of the H. Moser & Cie Streamliner Flyback Chronograph

Once again, I am confused, seriously confused. When I’d finally sussed out the language of Moser they have another ace up their sleeve. Not entirely…

HANDS-ON: Seiko Presage SRPF37J and SRPF39J, where Sharp Edge meets Milanese

Watch Reviews

29.11.20

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HANDS-ON: Seiko Presage SRPF37J and SRPF39J, where Sharp Edge meets Milanese

I had a secret wish this autumn, which was the intricate dial structure of the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged series filtering into the round case…

HANDS-ON: The Longines Legend Diver Bronze makes warm metals cool again

Watch Reviews

27.11.20

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HANDS-ON: The Longines Legend Diver Bronze makes warm metals cool again

The Longines Legend Diver Bronze is a pitch-perfect, vintage-style diver. Yet somehow it’s failed to get the attention it deserves due, in part, because understatement…

Complexity made simple with the IWC Portugieser Perpetual Calendar 42 Boutique Edition

Watch Reviews

26.11.20

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Complexity made simple with the IWC Portugieser Perpetual Calendar 42 Boutique Edition

Just as IWC overhauled their Pilot’s collection in 2019, this year is all about the Portugieser collection for the Schaffhausen-based brand. While there are more…

VIDEO: The feel-good watch of the year? The uplifting power of the Omega Speedmaster ‘Silver Snoopy Award’

Watch Reviews

26.11.20

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VIDEO: The feel-good watch of the year? The uplifting power of the Omega Speedmaster ‘Silver Snoopy Award’

The new Omega Speedmaster ‘Silver Snoopy Award’ 50th Anniversary is many things, but limited in numbers it is not. That’s right, for the first time…

HANDS-ON: The AVI-8 Hawker Harrier Blue Nylon is a tempting sub-$500 throwdown for aviation fans

Watch Reviews

25.11.20

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HANDS-ON: The AVI-8 Hawker Harrier Blue Nylon is a tempting sub-$500 throwdown for aviation fans

More than 50 years ago, an aviation team led by pilot Tom Lecky-Thompson embarked on what they referred to as codename “Blue Nylon”. So, what…

HANDS-ON: The new Shogun is finally here in the form of the Seiko Prospex SPB189 and SPB191

Watch Reviews

25.11.20

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HANDS-ON: The new Shogun is finally here in the form of the Seiko Prospex SPB189 and SPB191

OK, let’s start by remembering the SBDC007, the legendary Seiko Shogun. Now I might be slightly biased because, at one point, I had two of…

HANDS-ON: The IWC Portugieser Perpetual Calendar 42 Boutique Edition would make Kurt Klaus smile

Watch Reviews

24.11.20

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HANDS-ON: The IWC Portugieser Perpetual Calendar 42 Boutique Edition would make Kurt Klaus smile

The perpetual calendar is widely recognised as one of IWC’s greatest strengths. Back in the 1980s, legendary watchmaker Kurt Klaus was challenged to develop a…

EDITOR’S PICK: The Longines collection hiding in plain sight that offers value and quality

Opinion

24.11.20

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EDITOR’S PICK: The Longines collection hiding in plain sight that offers value and quality

Editor’s note: Sometimes we can miss things that are right in front of us. That’s how it is with the Longines Master Collection – which…

HANDS-ON: The elegance and nuance of the IWC Portugieser 2020 Collection in the metal

Watch Reviews

23.11.20

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HANDS-ON: The elegance and nuance of the IWC Portugieser 2020 Collection in the metal

Earlier this year, in April, the IWC Portugieser 2020 Collection was announced at Watches & Wonders. The Portugieser was created in 1939 due to a…

HANDS-ON: The Ulysse Nardin Freak X Magma is the creativity you asked for, but do you really want it?

Watch Reviews

23.11.20

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HANDS-ON: The Ulysse Nardin Freak X Magma is the creativity you asked for, but do you really want it?

Watching on from the sidelines, consumers on social media constantly beg the watch industry to put the novel in novelties, asking for original, fresh, and…

The full story behind the Electric Feels of the Linde Werdelin Oktopus Blue Sea, a late-night disco diver for the wrist

Opinion

23.11.20

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The full story behind the Electric Feels of the Linde Werdelin Oktopus Blue Sea, a late-night disco diver for the wrist

Despite my Nordic roots and name, it’s beginning to occur to me that I’m not cool enough for the new Linde Werdelin. The Swiss-Danish watchmaker…

HANDS-ON: The TAG Heuer X Grand Prix de Monaco Historique Limited Edition is a red rocket for the wrist

Watch Reviews

21.11.20

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HANDS-ON: The TAG Heuer X Grand Prix de Monaco Historique Limited Edition is a red rocket for the wrist

Watch enthusiasts and automotive enthusiasts have a lot in common. It’s not just that the demographics intersect, but there is definitely a link in the…

HANDS-ON: The Grand Seiko SBGJ241 GMT, only the second vertical striped dial of this kind

Watch Reviews

21.11.20

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HANDS-ON: The Grand Seiko SBGJ241 GMT, only the second vertical striped dial of this kind

Watch designs can be very homogenous at times, with brands capitalising on iconic silhouettes and forms to elevate their offerings. Grand Seiko, among other manufacturers,…

HANDS-ON: The Ralph Lauren ‘Negroni Bear’ Polo Bear watch made me want to wear black tie so bad, I did it in my garden

Watch Reviews

20.11.20

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HANDS-ON: The Ralph Lauren ‘Negroni Bear’ Polo Bear watch made me want to wear black tie so bad, I did it in my garden

With December around the corner, the end-of-year party season should be kicking off around about now, with Christmas drinks and all manner of other festivities.…

Introducing

19.11.20

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INTRODUCING: More refined, wearable and affordable, the Seiko Prospex SPB185 and SPB187

Seiko’s year of living prolifically – while seemingly oblivious to a global crisis – continues afoot. After releasing dozens of watches already this year, to…

WHY I BOUGHT IT: My Tudor Oyster Prince has the Rolex stamp of approval, without the price tag

Pop Culture

17.11.20

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WHY I BOUGHT IT: My Tudor Oyster Prince has the Rolex stamp of approval, without the price tag

To the average punter, casual enthusiast or proper aficionado, there is one brand that manages to muscle itself into just about every current conversation about…

The white dial Rolex Explorer II 16570 is an ice-cold classic hiding in plain sight

Opinion

17.11.20

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The white dial Rolex Explorer II 16570 is an ice-cold classic hiding in plain sight

Editor’s note: With many expecting (or more accurately hoping) for an Rolex Explorer refresh come 2021, we wanted to revisit that time in 2018 when…

HANDS-ON: The Moser Streamliner Centre Seconds dragon breathes pure fire

Watch Reviews

16.11.20

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HANDS-ON: The Moser Streamliner Centre Seconds dragon breathes pure fire

Once again they manage to surprise us, from ironic rectangular horology to a hypnotising collaboration with MB&F, to this, where Moser enter the ring for…

Is the Omega Aqua Terra 150M Master Chronometer the overlooked perfect daily watch?

Watch Reviews

15.11.20

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Is the Omega Aqua Terra 150M Master Chronometer the overlooked perfect daily watch?

When people think of Omega, the usual suspects are the Omega Speedmaster and Seamaster. But the truth is the catalogue is so much more than those two…

Introducing

14.11.20

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INTRODUCING: The Sinn 103 Sa G is a totally new look for Sinn, and we can get around it

This week, in an unusual move from the obsessive tool laboratory of Sinn Spezialuhren (yes, Special Watches — only tools and instruments may apply), comes a…

Our picks of the best Hublot watches of 2020, including some Black Magic, beautiful bracelets and modish millennials

Watch Reviews

13.11.20

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Our picks of the best Hublot watches of 2020, including some Black Magic, beautiful bracelets and modish millennials

Over the last few years we’ve seen lots of brands turn to their archives as inspiration for new watches. Heritage is very, very popular. But…

HANDS-ON: Hublot has nailed the 2020 mood with the most cheerful shade of sky blue for this Big Bang

Watch Reviews

12.11.20

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HANDS-ON: Hublot has nailed the 2020 mood with the most cheerful shade of sky blue for this Big Bang

Let’s face it – blue is a very saturated colour throughout the novelties of 2020. This is not necessarily due to a lack of creativity.…

HANDS-ON: The IWC Pilot’s Watch Double Chronograph TOP GUN Ceratanium, a stone-cold classic … blacked-out, suited up and mission-ready

Watch Reviews

12.11.20

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HANDS-ON: The IWC Pilot’s Watch Double Chronograph TOP GUN Ceratanium, a stone-cold classic … blacked-out, suited up and mission-ready

All the connotations and daydreams that come with the image of a fighter pilot are on show in the intriguing IWC Pilot’s Watch Double Chronograph…

The Big Bang Unico Sky Blue is part of a one-two colour punch that is peak Hublot

Watch Reviews

11.11.20

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The Big Bang Unico Sky Blue is part of a one-two colour punch that is peak Hublot

The ubiquity of blue this year has not gone unnoticed, with almost every brand hopping onto the trend in the hope of convincing more consumers…

Peter calls his Tudor Iconaut “weird” and “odd-looking” with looks “only a mother could love”. So, why did he buy it?

Opinion

11.11.20

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Peter calls his Tudor Iconaut “weird” and “odd-looking” with looks “only a mother could love”. So, why did he buy it?

Editor’s note: Ask most watch enthusiasts what Tudor’s first GMT wristwatch was and they’ll tell you it’s the perpetually popular Black Bay GMT aka “The…

HANDS-ON: Aggressive, unrelenting and tactical, the IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Top Gun Edition “SFTI” is a tool watch lover’s dream

Watch Reviews

10.11.20

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HANDS-ON: Aggressive, unrelenting and tactical, the IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Top Gun Edition “SFTI” is a tool watch lover’s dream

It should come as no surprise that IWC are the masters of the Swiss-made Flieger-style chronograph, given that they were one of the archetypal manufacturers…

Introducing

10.11.20

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INTRODUCING: In tribute to the founder of Seiko, the new Grand Seiko SBGZ005 and SBGW260

Grand Seiko recently celebrated the 60th anniversary of the brand, and released an amazing collection of six watches in honour of the occasion. But now…