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VIDEO: 5 highlights from Bremont’s 2019 collection 
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VIDEO: 5 highlights from Bremont’s 2019 collection 

When Bremont burst onto the scene more than 10 years ago they were disruptive outsiders in a staid and often slow-moving industry. Since that time,…
Dive deep with the DOXA Sub 1200T Professional
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Dive deep with the DOXA Sub 1200T Professional

If you know the heritage dive brand Doxa, you know they’re famous for three things: Dirk Pitt, distinctive cases, and orange dials that are bright…
The TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 5 Day-Date is a near-perfect daily wearer
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The TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 5 Day-Date is a near-perfect daily wearer

Editor’s note: The longer I spend around watches, the less I find myself in bells and whistles (Patek alarms and Jaquet Droz excepted). In fact,…
MY WEEK WITH: The Bremont U-2/51-JET, by Gold Logie nominee Rodger Corser
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MY WEEK WITH: The Bremont U-2/51-JET, by Gold Logie nominee Rodger Corser

Rodger Corser looks familiar, right? That’s because he’s one of Australia’s most enduring and endearing actors. You’ll find him fighting zombies in Glitch, chasing gangsters…
That time Adam Craniotes told us about his JLC, and the lies he told to get it
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That time Adam Craniotes told us about his JLC, and the lies he told to get it

Editor’s note: If you spend more than a few minutes in that wonderful (and terrifying) thing that is the watch community, you’ll quickly become familiar…
If you’re interested in Geneva Seal standard watchmaking, this Louis Vuitton ‘high watch collection’ wants to meet you
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If you’re interested in Geneva Seal standard watchmaking, this Louis Vuitton ‘high watch collection’ wants to meet you

Louis Vuitton, the watchmaker. As time goes on, this statement is gaining credibility and intrigue. And intrigue is certainly the word I would use to…
Dual time done right, the Breguet Classique Hora Mundi ref. 5717
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Dual time done right, the Breguet Classique Hora Mundi ref. 5717

Editor’s note: Trust Breguet to take the comparatively uncomplicated act of adding a second time zone into something extra. Rather than your typical GMT hand…
The 3 faces of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s new Master Ultra Thin Enamel collection
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The 3 faces of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s new Master Ultra Thin Enamel collection

A few weeks ago we spent some quality time with a few friends and Jaeger-LeCoultre’s latest Master Ultra Thin pieces, with eye-catching guilloché enamel dials.…
The incredible history of the Breitling Emergency
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The incredible history of the Breitling Emergency

Editor’s note: If you want to impress someone with how cool your watch is, it’s hard to beat the Breitling Emergency. We revisit Ben’s story…
Doubling down on two-tone – the Tudor Black Bay Chrono S&G
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Doubling down on two-tone – the Tudor Black Bay Chrono S&G

Two years can be a long time in the life of a product – long enough for it to go from controversial to comfortably accepted,…
HANDS-ON: The Franck Muller Gravity Skeleton 
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HANDS-ON: The Franck Muller Gravity Skeleton 

Architectural is a word that gets thrown around a lot in watch writing, and when you look at a watch like this Franck Muller Gravity…
Don’t stare into the Ming 18.01 Abyss Concept
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Don’t stare into the Ming 18.01 Abyss Concept

Like all good stories filled with plot and intrigue, this one involves acquiring a pressure testing machine, and the decision to design a dive watch…
HANDS-ON: Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Master Grande Tradition Tourbillon Zodiaque
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HANDS-ON: Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Master Grande Tradition Tourbillon Zodiaque

When you look at Jaeger-LeCoultre’s core offerings from their Reverso and Master Collection lines it’s easy to see why the brand has something of a…
VIDEO: The 2019 Montblanc 1858 releases go back to nature 
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VIDEO: The 2019 Montblanc 1858 releases go back to nature 

When Montblanc’s 1858 collection burst onto the scene back in 2015 it heralded a bold new direction for the brand, adding a no-nonsense, outdoorsy sensibility…
Mixing business with pleasure in the form of the Longines Record in steel and gold
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Mixing business with pleasure in the form of the Longines Record in steel and gold

Just the other day, Sandra was opining about the changing face of two-tone, and today this fine example of modern bi-colour watches hits the proverbial desk.…
The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms that tells the story of the frogmen who used them
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The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms that tells the story of the frogmen who used them

Editor’s note: The Blancpain Tribute to Fifty Fathoms MIL-SPEC, aside from being a damn good-looking dive watch, serves as a reminder that brands can reissue…
Ever seen this before? The mysterious Rolex Submariner Date ref. 116659 SABR
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Ever seen this before? The mysterious Rolex Submariner Date ref. 116659 SABR

Editor’s note: Most of Rolex’s new releases are shown to the press and make it into the catalogue. Sometimes, though, they don’t. The gem-set Rolex…
Green, lean and not at all mean – Hublot’s Classic Fusion Titanium Green
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Green, lean and not at all mean – Hublot’s Classic Fusion Titanium Green

Editor’s note: For all that Hublot is a name strongly associated with big, bold colours (and rightly so, might we add), they’re not afraid to…
Thin end of the wedge – the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT Automatic
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Thin end of the wedge – the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT Automatic

The first watch I saw at Baselworld 2019 was the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT Automatic. I saw it at a preview dinner before the…
Omega now rules the deep seas with the Seamaster Planet Ocean Ultra Deep Professional
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Omega now rules the deep seas with the Seamaster Planet Ocean Ultra Deep Professional

Big news overnight from the house of Omega – they can now claim the lofty (well, the opposite actually) title of deepest diving watch ever. Just…
The rugged charm of the Montblanc 1858 Automatic
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The rugged charm of the Montblanc 1858 Automatic

Editor’s note: Most of the attention on Montblanc’s 1858 collection is dedicated to their fancy Geosphere model and the chronograph, which is understandable. But just…
Fancy a date with a handsome German? Try the A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Outsize Date
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Fancy a date with a handsome German? Try the A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Outsize Date

Editor’s note: The combination of confidence, sobriety and extreme charm is — if we’re completely frank — a winning one. And it’s a combination the A.…
INTRODUCING: Why the Zenith El Primero A384 Revival is one of the best reissues of 2019
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INTRODUCING: Why the Zenith El Primero A384 Revival is one of the best reissues of 2019

This year, Zenith is lucky enough to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the El Primero automatic chronograph, which is being marked with the release of…
Not your granddad’s Patek – the Aquanaut Chronograph Ref. 5968A
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Not your granddad’s Patek – the Aquanaut Chronograph Ref. 5968A

Editor’s note: One of the funny quirks of the English language is that there’s no word that rhymes with orange. Certainly, Patek Philippe Aquanaut Chronograph Ref.…
The stealthy, sexy, surprising Bulgari Octo Finissimo Ceramic 
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The stealthy, sexy, surprising Bulgari Octo Finissimo Ceramic 

Bulgari’s Octo Finissimo family has been shattering records left, right and centre since its introduction in 2014. But the watch that really captured the hearts…
Spending some quality time with the Rolex 116710 BLNR Batman
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Spending some quality time with the Rolex 116710 BLNR Batman

Editor’s note: Our resident Canadian correspondent Justin is a man of some fairly intense and deeply held passions — at least when it comes to…
People are clearly still polarised by the Tudor Black Bay P01 – which team are you in?
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People are clearly still polarised by the Tudor Black Bay P01 – which team are you in?

Chatter about controversial watches happens everywhere from the halls of Baselworld to the comments section of Instagram, but the fury is often short-lived. A couple…
The detailed design of A. Lange & Söhne
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The detailed design of A. Lange & Söhne

Editor’s note: Some of my favourite stories on Time+Tide are the series we wrote on the design of A. Lange & Söhne’s watches. This first…
On the road with Longines’ smart traveller, the V.H.P. GMT
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On the road with Longines’ smart traveller, the V.H.P. GMT

Editor’s note: It’s not too often you see something genuinely ‘new’ in the watch space — with all the ‘novelties’ on offer. The Longines Conquest…
HANDS-ON: Full metal jacket – the Casio G-Shock GMW-B5000V
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HANDS-ON: Full metal jacket – the Casio G-Shock GMW-B5000V

Casio’s G-Shock has a reputation — and a well-deserved one, I might add — for being one of the toughest watches ever made. Way back…
The IWC Portugieser Annual Calendar is still an incredibly hot watch
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The IWC Portugieser Annual Calendar is still an incredibly hot watch

Editor’s note: When it was first released back in 2015 (was it four years ago already?!), the IWC Portugieser Annual Calendar was hot. And while…
The Omega Seamaster Railmaster  – an everyday chameleon
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The Omega Seamaster Railmaster  – an everyday chameleon

Editor’s note: The Omega Seamaster Railmaster is an interesting release from Omega – similar in overall form to the Aqua Terra, but with a decidedly…
Looking for a great first watch? The Nomos Club Campus could be just the ticket
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Looking for a great first watch? The Nomos Club Campus could be just the ticket

Editor’s note: Nomos is a habitual entrant on our ‘best in budget’ lists, and there’s a very good reason for that. Strong looks, great style…
Heritage perfection, the Montblanc Heritage Pulsograph
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Heritage perfection, the Montblanc Heritage Pulsograph

Editor’s note: To paraphrase Sandra’s excellent review of the Montblanc Heritage Pulsograph — the brand nailed it. Case, movement, dial and all the details are…
Industrial aesthetics – the Girard-Perregaux Laureato in titanium and pink gold
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Industrial aesthetics – the Girard-Perregaux Laureato in titanium and pink gold

Editor’s note: In the last few years, two-tone watches have moved from fringe to mainstream trend status. And while it’s clear that yellow gold has…
Doubling down on the rainbow – the Franck Muller Double Mystery
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Doubling down on the rainbow – the Franck Muller Double Mystery

Franck Muller’s tagline is “the master of complications”, and this watch delivers on that promise in dazzling style. This fully set Franck Muller Double Mystery…
The Australian launch of the Longines Legend Diver at Time and Tide HQ in Melbourne was our blackest event yet
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The Australian launch of the Longines Legend Diver at Time and Tide HQ in Melbourne was our blackest event yet

At long, long last we were able to host the Australian launch of the Longines Legend Diver Black at our headquarters in Cremorne, Melbourne this…
Everybody wants a Tudor Black Bay. But what about the chrono? Anyone?
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Everybody wants a Tudor Black Bay. But what about the chrono? Anyone?

Editor’s note: The Tudor Black Bay had an extraordinary beginning when it was released in 2012, with the Black Bay red finally giving the brand its…
Behold, the Moser Endeavour Perpetual Moon concept in red gold
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Behold, the Moser Endeavour Perpetual Moon concept in red gold

Editor’s note: There aren’t many words in this picture gallery of the Moser Endeavour Perpetual Moon concept in red gold, because, well, pictures speak louder than words…
Blue heaven is the Hublot Aerofusion Chronograph Orlinski Blue Ceramic
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Blue heaven is the Hublot Aerofusion Chronograph Orlinski Blue Ceramic

Editor’s note: Few brands have the way with ceramic that Hublot has. The fusion-focused brand has pumped so much colour into the ultra-hard material that…
Diving for squares – the Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver
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Diving for squares – the Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver

Editor’s note: For years, Bell & Ross has stuck safely to the skies. Then, in 2017, they came for the oceans. And we could not…
What it’s like to wear a crown on your wrist – 24 months with a Rolex Datejust
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What it’s like to wear a crown on your wrist – 24 months with a Rolex Datejust

Editor’s note: Bruce has written a few great Rolex reviews for us – but this one is a bit special. It takes place not over…
The Legend … the Longines Legend Diver, that is
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The Legend … the Longines Legend Diver, that is

Editor’s note: To celebrate the fact that the first Australian allocation of the Longines Legend Diver black goes on sale at 8am tomorrow, we’re looking…
Mid-century modern – Tissot’s excellent Heritage Petite Seconde
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Mid-century modern – Tissot’s excellent Heritage Petite Seconde

Editor’s note: The Tissot Heritage Petite Seconde isn’t a new watch but, oh boy, it’s still a good-looking piece of wristwear. The simple case, numerals,…
A fashionable watch with a watchmaking heart – the Louis Vuitton Escale Time Zone
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A fashionable watch with a watchmaking heart – the Louis Vuitton Escale Time Zone

“In terms of haute horlogerie complications we could do anything we like at Louis Vuitton – and we certainly have the means to do so.…
Explaining just how Cartier’s incredible Révélation d’une Panthère works
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Explaining just how Cartier’s incredible Révélation d’une Panthère works

Editor’s note: This year at SIHH we were treated to another look at the stunning Cartier Révélation d’une Panthère, and the 2019 version was helpfully…
Dial for days – the Grand Seiko SBGH267
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Dial for days – the Grand Seiko SBGH267

Editor’s note: At this point, saying Grand Seiko do exceptional dials is a bit of a cliché, but c’mon – look at this thing. It’s…
Simply the best? The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41 in steel
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Simply the best? The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41 in steel

Editor’s note: no bells, no whistles. Everything you need and nothing you don’t. It’s the one and only Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41 in steel…
The Farer Lander GMT Automatic proves travel doesn’t have to be so serious
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The Farer Lander GMT Automatic proves travel doesn’t have to be so serious

Editor’s note: Who doesn’t love a good micro brand (we certainly do)? In many ways the little guys have so much more freedom than the…
The Tudor Pelagos LHD is excellent, but we want more
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The Tudor Pelagos LHD is excellent, but we want more

Editor’s note: The last time the Tudor Pelagos received a significant line extension was the LHD (left hand drive), which debuted in 2016. It’s a…
HANDS-ON: The Seiko Prospex ‘Street Series’ Solar Diver SNE533P
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HANDS-ON: The Seiko Prospex ‘Street Series’ Solar Diver SNE533P

Seiko’s distinctive shrouded diver (commonly called the ‘Tuna Can’) is a real cult model, due in equal parts to its indestructibility and its distinctive design.…
Two of the sweetest tones – the Rolex GMT-Master II in Oystersteel and Everose
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Two of the sweetest tones – the Rolex GMT-Master II in Oystersteel and Everose

Editor’s note: Root beer is a peculiarly American drink, sweet and vaguely medicinal – not at all unappealing but an acquired taste. Can the same…
Rainbow bright! The Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Power Reserve 5 Days Sapphire Rainbow
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Rainbow bright! The Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Power Reserve 5 Days Sapphire Rainbow

Editor’s note: Sapphire watches, while technically amazing, sometimes run the risk of being a little — um — dull. Mostly because there’s nothing to really…
The incredible, complex symmetry of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Réserve de Marche
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The incredible, complex symmetry of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Réserve de Marche

Editor’s note: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Réserve de Marche manages to combine a complex, exceptionally slim movement, from one of the best movement makers…
The stealthy excellence of the Rolex Yacht-Master 42 in white gold (ref. 226659)
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The stealthy excellence of the Rolex Yacht-Master 42 in white gold (ref. 226659)

If you weren’t paying close attention you could easily miss the new Rolex Yacht-Master 42 in white gold. And I mean that in the best…
Heavy metal heaven – the Casio G-Shock Full Metal GMW-B5000D-1
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Heavy metal heaven – the Casio G-Shock Full Metal GMW-B5000D-1

Editor’s note: Cameron is a big fan of Casio, and is the proud owner of a beautiful golden boy. So it was no surprise that…
Our 5 favourite Franck Muller watches from the new 2019 collection, with a focus on the crazy ones
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Our 5 favourite Franck Muller watches from the new 2019 collection, with a focus on the crazy ones

It’s quite possible that when Steve Jobs said, ‘Here’s to the crazy ones’, that master watchmaker Franck Muller was listening. And that he was inspired.…
INTRODUCING: The pure craziness of Panerai’s latest Luminor Tourbillon GMT 47mm Lo Scienziato PAM00768
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INTRODUCING: The pure craziness of Panerai’s latest Luminor Tourbillon GMT 47mm Lo Scienziato PAM00768

Panerai’s top-tier timepieces go by the name of Lo Scienziato — avant-garde evolutions of the brand’s classic case shapes that really let the watches’ technical…
Another look at the Omega Globemaster Annual Calendar, a wonderful watch ruined with wordplay?
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Another look at the Omega Globemaster Annual Calendar, a wonderful watch ruined with wordplay?

Editor’s note: Time to Move saw some new dial variants of the Omega Globemaster Annual Calendar, with a chic black dial. And while we only…
HANDS-ON: Dressy but not delicate, the Blancpain Villeret Extra Flat 6605 
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HANDS-ON: Dressy but not delicate, the Blancpain Villeret Extra Flat 6605 

Increasingly, I’m finding myself drawn to watches that are understated, unassuming expressions of classical perfection. Which goes a long way to explaining why I was…
Is this Grand Seiko GMT the coolest quartz watch around right now?
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Is this Grand Seiko GMT the coolest quartz watch around right now?

Editor’s note: Well, if it’s not the coolest, it’s certainly on the shortlist. And while this green and gold LE is a particular fave of…
Practical perfection – the A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Outsize Date
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Practical perfection – the A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Outsize Date

Editor’s note: Few brands can manage the delicate dance of design, beauty and function as deftly as A. Lange & Söhne, as their Saxonia Outsize…
INTRODUCING: The Linde Werdelin SpidoSpeed Arktis 10th Anniversary 
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INTRODUCING: The Linde Werdelin SpidoSpeed Arktis 10th Anniversary 

Linde Werdelin is one of those brands that knows what it does, and does it well. And what they do is complex cases with numerous…