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Flip it and reverse it – the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Moon
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Flip it and reverse it – the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Moon

Editor’s note: Everybody loves a watch with a party trick, and the party trick of the two-faced Reverso is hard to beat. Especially when you…
Tudor’s Black Bay Steel – all metal, no colour
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Tudor’s Black Bay Steel – all metal, no colour

Tudor’s Black Bay Steel is the most utilitarian take on the popular diver.
Suit up with Omega De Ville Trésor
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Suit up with Omega De Ville Trésor

Omega’s recently updated line of De Ville Trésor presents as a compelling proposition for anyone looking for a beautifully made, elegant dress watch. And, for…
Grand Seiko’s big Black Ceramic Spring Drive Chronograph GMT (ref. SBGC221)
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Grand Seiko’s big Black Ceramic Spring Drive Chronograph GMT (ref. SBGC221)

Editor’s note: Grand Seiko is typically seen as a restrained brand design-wise (dials excepted), but this 46mm chunk of titanium and ceramic proves that the…
Hard stone and heavy metal come together for what might be the coolest Zenith El Primero yet
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Hard stone and heavy metal come together for what might be the coolest Zenith El Primero yet

Imagine, if you will, that you’re a watch fan in the 1990s or even early 2000s. Through some incredible new complication (I suspect Urwerk’s invention), you’re…
Steel. Sports. Lange. Meet the A. Lange & Söhne Odysseus
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Steel. Sports. Lange. Meet the A. Lange & Söhne Odysseus

What are the most talked-about watches of 2019? Depends who you ask, obviously, but in a sizeable part of Planet Watch-Nut the answer is “luxury…
IN-DEPTH: The DOXA SUB 1200T
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IN-DEPTH: The DOXA SUB 1200T

The story in a second: The Doxa SUB 1200T offers a huge amount of legacy, technical capability and exclusivity. Let’s press rewind for a second:…
VIDEO: A closer look at the Omega Trésor
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VIDEO: A closer look at the Omega Trésor

Earlier this week, Felix took a closer look at a watch that has to be a frontrunner for nicest dress watch of the year, the blue…
Taking another look at the Tudor Black Bay 41 Blue
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Taking another look at the Tudor Black Bay 41 Blue

Editor’s note: These days, it’s very easy for a watch to be too fussy, too over-designed. Whether it’s unnecessary complications, awkward aesthetics or misjudged attempts…
A quick flyover of IWC’s Pilot’s collection feat. the Classic, Le Petit Prince, Spitfire and Top Gun lines
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A quick flyover of IWC’s Pilot’s collection feat. the Classic, Le Petit Prince, Spitfire and Top Gun lines

A little while ago, Andrew ran a series of overview videos on the various members of the IWC Pilot’s family. And, to be honest, it’s…
VIDEO: A song of fire and ice – Grand Seiko’s SBGH269 and SBGR319
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VIDEO: A song of fire and ice – Grand Seiko’s SBGH269 and SBGR319

There’s a tension and drama in Grand Seiko’s dial work that is … compelling. Colours, textures, patterns: Japan’s premier watchmaking brand offers it all. Two…
Panerai sets sail for victory with 3 new Luna Rossa specials
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Panerai sets sail for victory with 3 new Luna Rossa specials

Following on from the successful first collaboration between Panerai and the America’s Cup team Luna Rossa, which spawned the Submersible Luna Rossa, the Italian watchmaker…
Just in time for the races: The Longines Equestrian Pocket Watch Jockey 1878
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Just in time for the races: The Longines Equestrian Pocket Watch Jockey 1878

Paying homage to an affiliation that has spanned more than century, Longines has created a limited edition pocket watch honouring equestrian racing — the Longines…
VIDEO: The latest Omega Trésor is the perfect dressed-down dress watch
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VIDEO: The latest Omega Trésor is the perfect dressed-down dress watch

You might have missed the slick new updates to Omega’s dressy Trésor line amidst the cavalcade of Speedmaster and Seamaster releases this year but, trust…
The incREDible Hublot Big Bang Unico Red Magic
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The incREDible Hublot Big Bang Unico Red Magic

Editor’s note: It should come as no surprise that Hublot know their way around ceramic. I mean, seriously, just look at the vibrancy of this…
Trick or treat with the Zenith Defy Classic Skeleton
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Trick or treat with the Zenith Defy Classic Skeleton

Editor’s note: One of my main criteria for a banger watch these days is wearability. Sure, looks are important, but fit reigns supreme. Luckily, the…
Another look at the Baume & Mercier Baumatic – one of the best everyday dress watches at its price point
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Another look at the Baume & Mercier Baumatic – one of the best everyday dress watches at its price point

Editor’s note: Razor-sharp details, timeless style and a solid new movement make the Baume & Mercier Baumatic an excellent option for an everyday dress watch…
VIDEO: Mid-Century Magic with the Girard-Perregaux 1966 Collection
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VIDEO: Mid-Century Magic with the Girard-Perregaux 1966 Collection

There was a lot going on in the middle of the 1960s. The space race was in full swing, the Australian dollar was introduced, and…
Going green with the Hublot Big Bang MP-11 SAXEM
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Going green with the Hublot Big Bang MP-11 SAXEM

Hublot has just dropped the Big Bang MP-11 SAXEM, once again demonstrating why they are the vanguards of the horological industry when it comes to…
It’s a date! Glashütte Original drop two new takes on the Seventies Chronograph Panorama Date
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It’s a date! Glashütte Original drop two new takes on the Seventies Chronograph Panorama Date

It will surprise precisely no one to learn that round watches are the most popular category. But, versatile as the circle is, the round watch…
Black and Hello: Rediscovering the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Yellow Sapphire
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Black and Hello: Rediscovering the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Yellow Sapphire

Editor’s note: The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Yellow Sapphire perfectly typifies why the Swiss watchmaker is at the forefront of material innovation and design…
INTRODUCING: The Linde Werdelin Oktopus Volcano
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INTRODUCING: The Linde Werdelin Oktopus Volcano

Linde Werdelin has once again teamed up with master engraver and artist Johnny “King Nerd” Dowell to create this – the Linde Werdelin Oktopus Volcano.…
Aten-shun! The Longines Heritage Military is on parade
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Aten-shun! The Longines Heritage Military is on parade

Editor’s note: From a purely real estate perspective, the dial is the most important part of the watch. It’s what you look at most of…
Crazy love – Franck Muller’s Cintrée Curvex Crazy Hours in blue tones
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Crazy love – Franck Muller’s Cintrée Curvex Crazy Hours in blue tones

Often we talk about emblematic or iconic models or shapes in a brand’s line-up, such as Franck Muller, with their distinctive Curvex line. Less often…
Get to the boutique! The Seiko SNJ025 Solar ‘Arnie’
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Get to the boutique! The Seiko SNJ025 Solar ‘Arnie’

The argument could quite easily be made that most watch manufacturers in attendance at this year’s Baselworld watch fair tended to err on the side…
HANDS-ON: Omega hit another home run with the Seamaster Diver 300M Chronograph
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HANDS-ON: Omega hit another home run with the Seamaster Diver 300M Chronograph

We knew it was coming. To paraphrase former PM Paul Keating, this is the upgrade we had to have. The Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Chronograph.…
Celebrating half a century with the Seiko Automatic Chronograph 50th Anniversary SRQ029J
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Celebrating half a century with the Seiko Automatic Chronograph 50th Anniversary SRQ029J

Fifty years ago, Seiko released one of the first ever automatic chronograph movements in a watershed moment in watchmaking. To mark the occasion, Seiko has…
Spending some quality time with the Omega Speedmaster CK 2998
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Spending some quality time with the Omega Speedmaster CK 2998

Felix spends some quality time with the Omega Speedmaster CK 2998.
Battle for the blue with the Seiko Samurai ‘Save The Ocean’ SRPC93K
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Battle for the blue with the Seiko Samurai ‘Save The Ocean’ SRPC93K

Editor’s note: Seiko’s limited editions are pretty legendary, and for good reason. Some of the most coveted are those in the sporty Prospex line. Like…
RECOMMENDED READING: Just what is the Patek Philippe Seal? 
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RECOMMENDED READING: Just what is the Patek Philippe Seal? 

There are few things that high-end watch brands love more than a certification of quality. Some, like COSC, are industry-wide standards, while others (much like…
A slightly smaller statement watch, the TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer 01 43mm
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A slightly smaller statement watch, the TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer 01 43mm

Editor’s note: I’m on record as being quite the fan of TAG Heuer’s contemporary take on the Classic Carrera, but I’m fully willing to admit…
VIDEO: Blancpain’s Villeret GMT Date ensures elegance, no matter the time zone 
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VIDEO: Blancpain’s Villeret GMT Date ensures elegance, no matter the time zone 

Travel watches are typically seen as a rough-and-ready affair, a style dominated by hardy steel pieces that often seem to speak a language of adventure…
The epitome of classic watch design – the Rolex Datejust
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The epitome of classic watch design – the Rolex Datejust

There’s a lot of discussion out there when it comes to the most recognisable watch design of all time. For many, that design is a…
Is this the most accessible true worldtimer on the market right now? The Christopher Ward C1 Grand Malvern Worldtimer
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Is this the most accessible true worldtimer on the market right now? The Christopher Ward C1 Grand Malvern Worldtimer

Editor’s note: Christopher Ward is a name that pops up whenever someone is looking for a watch that offers a solid value proposition, and this…
INTRODUCING: The Bremont H-4 Hercules 
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INTRODUCING: The Bremont H-4 Hercules 

The history of aviation is full of famous planes. For better or worse, planes like the Spirit of St. Louis, the Enola Gay and the…
The Cartier Santos-Dumont is a lesson in distilled elegance
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The Cartier Santos-Dumont is a lesson in distilled elegance

Cartier is a brand that doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but instead gradually evolves their designs over decades, refining and purifying their core look with each…
RECOMMENDED READING: History of the Must de Cartier Tank
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RECOMMENDED READING: History of the Must de Cartier Tank

Editor’s note: I think most people reading this fully appreciate just how dire things were in the 1970s as a result of the notorious “quartz…
VIDEO: The wearer-friendly Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet 8 Jours
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VIDEO: The wearer-friendly Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet 8 Jours

On the face of it, Blancpain’s elegant Villeret Quantième Complet 8 Jours — or, if you don’t parlez vous, Complete Calendar 8 Days — is…
Rolesor in the deep – the Rolex Sea-Dweller Reference 126603
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Rolesor in the deep – the Rolex Sea-Dweller Reference 126603

To say there was quite a bit of controversy when Rolex unveiled the two-tone Sea-Dweller ref. 126603 at this year’s Baselworld is, at the very…
VIDEO: Blancpain’s Fifty Fathoms in full gold and bright blue
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VIDEO: Blancpain’s Fifty Fathoms in full gold and bright blue

The Fifty Fathoms is a stalwart of the dive watch, dating back to 1953. And, as you might expect, the watch has seen a few…
IN-DEPTH: The anOrdain Model 2 
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IN-DEPTH: The anOrdain Model 2 

The story in a second: The anOrdain Model 2 is an unbelievable dial at an unbelievable price. From where I’m sitting, 2019 has been a fairly…
Rediscovering the Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Everose Rolesor
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Rediscovering the Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Everose Rolesor

Editor’s note: It’s easy for the Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Everose Rolesor to get lost in the perpetual noise caused by some of its more popular…
INTRODUCING: The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Barakuda Limited Edition
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INTRODUCING: The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Barakuda Limited Edition

The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms looks like a lot of other watches out there, and there’s a reason for that. The Fifty Fathoms was first. It…
Taking another look at the Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Power Reserve 5 Days Sapphire Rainbow
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Taking another look at the Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Power Reserve 5 Days Sapphire Rainbow

Editor’s note: OK, yes, it seems as though every time you scroll through Instagram these days, it’s highly probable that your feed will be inundated…
IN-DEPTH: The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT 
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IN-DEPTH: The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT 

The story in a second: One of the best watch designs of recent times gets complicated.  I know I’m not alone in thinking that the…
VIDEO: Classical elegance shines in the Seiko Presage SJE075 and SJE077
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VIDEO: Classical elegance shines in the Seiko Presage SJE075 and SJE077

Over the last few years, Seiko’s Presage collection has earned something of a reputation for excellence in enamel, with a quick succession of hot watches…
VIDEO: A week on the wrist with the Chopard Alpine Eagle, a super in-depth breakdown of 2019’s most controversial watch
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VIDEO: A week on the wrist with the Chopard Alpine Eagle, a super in-depth breakdown of 2019’s most controversial watch

This week, the Chopard Alpine Eagle was released, marking a brand new collection from Chopard, their first in decades. It revives the design of their…
VIDEO: The snakelike excellence of the Bulgari Serpenti Seduttori
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VIDEO: The snakelike excellence of the Bulgari Serpenti Seduttori

Most of the time we spend talking about Bulgari at the moment is dedicated to the gorgeous Octo, which, if I’m frank, makes perfect sense.…
HANDS-ON: The Seiko Automatic Chronograph 50th Anniversary — SRQ029J
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HANDS-ON: The Seiko Automatic Chronograph 50th Anniversary — SRQ029J

Celebrating five decades since its first automatic chronograph was released, Seiko has just unveiled this, the new Seiko Automatic Chronograph SRQ029J 50th Anniversary. First revealed in…
HANDS-ON: The Seiko Chronograph 55th Anniversary — SRQ031J
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HANDS-ON: The Seiko Chronograph 55th Anniversary — SRQ031J

Some of the coolest and cultiest of vintage Seiko watches are their calibre 5719 monopusher chronographs, released to coincide with the Tokyo Olympics of 1964…
White light – the Zenith Defy Classic in white ceramic
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White light – the Zenith Defy Classic in white ceramic

Editor’s note: Who knew that a fully white ceramic open-worked watch would be one of this year’s freshest looks? No one, that’s who. But that’s…
The Moser method – smart marketing in a social age with the Pioneer Tour
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The Moser method – smart marketing in a social age with the Pioneer Tour

If you’ve ever picked up a glossy magazine or attended a major sporting event it should come as no surprise to learn that marketing is…
VIDEO: Grand Seiko’s “Snowflake blue” SBGA407
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VIDEO: Grand Seiko’s “Snowflake blue” SBGA407

The Snowflake looms large in the minds (and on the wrists) of Grand Seiko fans — the 10-year-old titanium watch is an undisputed champion, and…
Temptation strikes with Bulgari’s Serpenti Seduttori 
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Temptation strikes with Bulgari’s Serpenti Seduttori 

Have you ever had a real snake wrap itself around your wrist? If not, I urge you to do so. Really. It’s a wonderful sensation.…
“Even more style than the titanium” – the black ceramic Bulgari Octo Finissimo explained by its designer
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“Even more style than the titanium” – the black ceramic Bulgari Octo Finissimo explained by its designer

There is no designer in the watch game like Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani. He is sketching, pardon the millennial turn of phrase here, literally all of…
Looking back at the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph
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Looking back at the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph

Editor’s note: Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak is unquestionably one of the most important wristwatches of all time and it is steeped in history for so many…
The Rado True Thinline Les Couleurs Le Corbusier
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The Rado True Thinline Les Couleurs Le Corbusier

Paying homage to a man widely regarded as the father of modernism, Le Corbusier (Charles-Édouard Jeanneret), Rado’s stunning range of True Thinline Les Couleurs Le…
Taking another look at the Panerai Luminor Due PAM00943
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Taking another look at the Panerai Luminor Due PAM00943

Editor’s note: Panerai are known for many things – a rich Italian heritage in watchmaking that dates back to 1860, steep aquatic history providing watches…
The Franck Muller Vanguard Yachting Anchor Skeleton
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The Franck Muller Vanguard Yachting Anchor Skeleton

Artisanal watchmakers Franck Muller have really taken it to the next level with their latest timepiece, the Franck Muller Vanguard Yachting Anchor Skeleton. Available in…
Rediscovering the Rado HyperChrome Ultra Light
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Rediscovering the Rado HyperChrome Ultra Light

Editor’s note: With weather more conducive to anything other than complete hibernation finally starting to creep back into our lives Down Under, it’s got everyone…
INTRODUCING: The Casio G-Shock GMW-B5000TB
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INTRODUCING: The Casio G-Shock GMW-B5000TB

It seems like every other week there’s a new Casio being unleashed upon the wristwatch-wearing world. And this week is no different, as the Japanese…
Andrew talks about how Time+Tide started, and explains why he copped the Casio G-Shock Full Metal Black Aged IP
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Andrew talks about how Time+Tide started, and explains why he copped the Casio G-Shock Full Metal Black Aged IP

It’s the least surprising twist in a conversation when a watch collector tells you they’re into G-Shock. When I started writing about watches, I remember…
HANDS-ON: The Haven Watch Co. Chilton
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HANDS-ON: The Haven Watch Co. Chilton

In an unending stream of vintage-inspired wristwatches that are just a little bit off (you know what I mean), you cling to a watch that…