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HANDS-ON: The IWC Portugieser Hand-Wound Eight Days Edition “150 Years”

26.01.18

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HANDS-ON: The IWC Portugieser Hand-Wound Eight Days Edition “150 Years”

Is the IWC Portugieser Hand-Wound Eight Days Edition “150 Years” might be the best version of the Portugieser yet? We think so.

HANDS-ON: The Zenith Pilot Type 20 Southern Cross

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25.01.18

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HANDS-ON: The Zenith Pilot Type 20 Southern Cross

During a time when planes were more fabric than steel, and I’m sure the phrase “on a wing and a prayer” had a much more…

HANDS-ON: Feeling Blue With the Hublot Big Bang Meca-10 Blue Ceramic

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24.01.18

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HANDS-ON: Feeling Blue With the Hublot Big Bang Meca-10 Blue Ceramic

Hublot is another one of those brands that polarises watch enthusiasts, and rightfully so. On one hand, the brand is constantly releasing new product with…

HANDS-ON: The A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Outsize Date

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24.01.18

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HANDS-ON: The A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Outsize Date

While the rules about how a man should dress for formal occasions are more relaxed than in the past, they are still governed by the…

HANDS-ON: The IWC Portugieser Chronograph Edition “150 Years”

Watch Reviews

22.01.18

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HANDS-ON: The IWC Portugieser Chronograph Edition “150 Years”

IWC’s Portugieser line is, in Australia at least, one of their most popular — and, of all the models, one of the perennial favourites is the…

HANDS-ON: Hoisting the high spirits flag with the Franck Muller Color Dreams

Watch Reviews

21.01.18

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HANDS-ON: Hoisting the high spirits flag with the Franck Muller Color Dreams

My art deco admiration and monochromer habits have always had me on Team Casablanca considering Franck Muller’s selections. But it is party season after all,…

HANDS-ON: Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph WT

Watch Reviews

20.01.18

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HANDS-ON: Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph WT

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph WT is, in marked contrast to the Polaris Automatic, a complex beast indeed, with (as you could probably guess) both chronograph…

HANDS ON: How to update an icon – Cartier’s Santos de Cartier

Watch Reviews

19.01.18

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HANDS ON: How to update an icon – Cartier’s Santos de Cartier

It’s a tricky task upgrading a storied and legendary watch such as the Santos — you must innovate while appearing to be unchanging. It’s a…

HANDS-ON: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Automatic

Watch Reviews

18.01.18

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HANDS-ON: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Automatic

The Polaris – as Andy recently informed us – is one of those truly iconic watches conceived in a golden age, not just of watchmaking…

HANDS-ON: Ulysse Nardin get their Freak Vision on at SIHH 2018

Watch Reviews

18.01.18

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HANDS-ON: Ulysse Nardin get their Freak Vision on at SIHH 2018

After a warm reception to the forward-thinking Freak-based Ulysse Nardin Innovision 2 at SIHH in 2017, the highly anticipated production variant — dubbed the Freak…

Watch Reviews

17.01.18

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HANDS-ON: The Panerai Luminor Base Logo 3 Days Luminor Acciaio (PAM00775)

Not a Radiomir to be seen this year at SIHH; lots of new Luminor Due variations (including a very good 38mm). However, with Angelo Bonati…

HANDS-ON: Why the IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition “150 Years” is the underdog of their anniversary collection

Watch Reviews

16.01.18

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HANDS-ON: Why the IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition “150 Years” is the underdog of their anniversary collection

By now you’ve likely been beaten over the head with the endless coverage of IWC’s cool Tribute to Pallweber, with its jumping hours and minutes,…

HANDS-ON: The Montblanc 1858 Chronograph

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15.01.18

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HANDS-ON: The Montblanc 1858 Chronograph

According to Montblanc’s Head of Watches, Davide Cerrato, the 1858 collection — the star of their SIHH 2018 lineup — is a “very important second sports…

Watch Reviews

15.01.18

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HANDS-ON: The Montblanc 1858 Automatic

In 2016, Montblanc announced a new line, the 1858, a vintage-inspired sports collection. This year, under the keen direction of Montblanc’s Head of Watches Davide Cerrato,…

HANDS-ON: The green-dialled Montblanc 1858 Monopusher Chronograph LE … in steel

Watch Reviews

15.01.18

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HANDS-ON: The green-dialled Montblanc 1858 Monopusher Chronograph LE … in steel

As SIHH kicks off, I’m prepared to bet – yes, even on the opening day – that this chronograph will emerge as one of the…

HANDS-ON: The Montblanc 1858 Geosphere, an explorer’s watch in steel and bronze

Watch Reviews

15.01.18

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HANDS-ON: The Montblanc 1858 Geosphere, an explorer’s watch in steel and bronze

While the automatic, chronograph and Minerva versions of the 1858 collection bear a strong resemblance to the existing 1858 watches, the Geosphere is something else…

EDITOR’S PICK: Summer suited – the Longines Legend Diver

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10.01.18

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EDITOR’S PICK: Summer suited – the Longines Legend Diver

Editor’s note: This week we’ve been all about summer watches, which leads, not surprisingly, into the realm of divers. And while many dive watches tend…

HANDS-ON: Like a sunrise on the wrist – the Halios Seaforth

Watch Reviews

09.01.18

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HANDS-ON: Like a sunrise on the wrist – the Halios Seaforth

Every November/December, like clockwork, I start pondering what constitutes the perfect summer watch, due in large part to the fact that in these months the…

Watch Reviews

08.01.18

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HANDS-ON: The Gavox Avidiver

Summer has officially landed here in Australia. The days are long and sun-soaked, while the nights are humid and restless. With temps rising, there are…

HANDS-ON: The Farer Aqua Compressor Hecla

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07.01.18

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HANDS-ON: The Farer Aqua Compressor Hecla

A parcel recently landed on my desk. It had made the journey all the way from the United Kingdom, and it contained two pieces from…

VIDEO: The best watches of 2017 – $20,000 and above

Lists

06.01.18

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VIDEO: The best watches of 2017 – $20,000 and above

The sky’s the limit in this final instalment of the best watches of 2017 – and the entry price to this exclusive club starts at…

VIDEO: The best watches of 2017 – $5000 – 10,000

Lists

04.01.18

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VIDEO: The best watches of 2017 – $5000 – 10,000

For the third instalment in our video series of the best watches of 2017, we’re talking about watches priced between $5000 and $10,000, including a…

VIDEO: The Best Watches of 2017 – $1000 – 5000

Lists

03.01.18

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VIDEO: The Best Watches of 2017 – $1000 – 5000

Next up in our holiday season wrap-up of the great value watches, we’re talking about the best watches of 2017 priced between $1000 and $5000.…

Lists

01.01.18

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VIDEO: Felix’s top 10 watches of 2017

We’ve been rolling pretty list heavy at Time+Tide over the past few weeks, and typically those lists are the result of (sometimes vigourous) team discussion.…

EDITOR’S PICK: Looking back at the TAG Heuer Autavia – one of the most exciting chronographs of 2017

Watch Reviews

31.12.17

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EDITOR’S PICK: Looking back at the TAG Heuer Autavia – one of the most exciting chronographs of 2017

Editor’s note: The Autavia is one of the most storied chronographs in history, and its return to form at Baselworld 2017 was highly anticipated. Thankfully…

Lists

31.12.17

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VIDEO: Andrew’s Top 10 Watches Of 2017

They’re always problematic, best-of lists. Best? On what grounds? When it comes to these personal Top 10s, they’re purely based on the things that we,…

HANDS-ON: The Grand Seiko re-creation in yellow gold (ref. SBGW252)

Watch Reviews

23.12.17

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HANDS-ON: The Grand Seiko re-creation in yellow gold (ref. SBGW252)

When we think of Grand Seiko, it’s easy to associate them with classic but slightly left-of-centre designs: architectural case lines and instantly recognisable designs. Which…

INSIGHT: Frank Castronovo and his IWC Mark XV

Watch Reviews

20.12.17

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INSIGHT: Frank Castronovo and his IWC Mark XV

Editor’s note: Matt Hranek’s now sold-out book, A Man and His Watch, is one of the real standouts of the watch year, a beautiful and…

Watch Reviews

19.12.17

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HANDS-ON: The Martenero Kerrison

Since 2014, New York-based Martenero have been quietly making a name for themselves amongst the enthusiasts of the microbrand watch community. Their formula is of…

VIDEO: Halo effect — the Hublot Big Bang Meca-10 in King Gold

Watch Reviews

18.12.17

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VIDEO: Halo effect — the Hublot Big Bang Meca-10 in King Gold

I’ve been a big fan of Hublot’s Meccano-inspired Meca-10 ever since I saw it in the metal. For me it manages to be super new…

VIDEO: Exploring one of the most accessible COSC-certified collections on the market, the new Longines Record range

Watch Reviews

14.12.17

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VIDEO: Exploring one of the most accessible COSC-certified collections on the market, the new Longines Record range

Accuracy used to be a big deal in watchmaking. There were competitions to test the accuracy of wristwatches. There were complications — additional functions — and…

HANDS-ON: The Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 Amagnetic 3 Days Automatic Titanio (PAM 1389)

Watch Reviews

14.12.17

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HANDS-ON: The Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 Amagnetic 3 Days Automatic Titanio (PAM 1389)

Way back in 2013, Panerai released the PAM 389, a big, 47mm titanium beast with antimagnetic innards and an oh-so-sexy ceramic bezel. This powerful diver…

HANDS-ON: Bell & Ross BR V2-92 Garde-Côtes

Watch Reviews

13.12.17

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HANDS-ON: Bell & Ross BR V2-92 Garde-Côtes

A few months ago we had a look at the Bell & Ross BR V2-94 Garde-Côtes, an orange-accented twist on their vintage chronograph. Well, today…

HANDS-ON: An exercise in subtlety – the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Moon

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12.12.17

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HANDS-ON: An exercise in subtlety – the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Moon

‘Novelty’ is one of the most abused words in the watch industry. Practically, it’s used to describe the steady stream of new models and designs…

Watch Reviews

11.12.17

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HANDS-ON: The Sinn 104 St Sa I W

Famous for their formidable and over-engineered designs — which range from technically advanced mission timers to hardcore divers made of submarine steel — Sinn are arguably…

VIDEO: Black Bay Celebration – we look at the evolution of Tudor’s smash hit

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10.12.17

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VIDEO: Black Bay Celebration – we look at the evolution of Tudor’s smash hit

In 2017 the Black Bay is a force to be reckoned with, a retro reissue that has fuelled Tudor’s ascendancy to the powerhouse it is…

Introducing

08.12.17

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INTRODUCING: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic True Second Limited Edition

Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Geophysic collection harks back to a time when nuclear tensions were taut between the Eastern and Western Bloc. A time in 1958, at the…

IN-DEPTH: The Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver

Watch Reviews

08.12.17

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IN-DEPTH: The Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver

The story in a second: The Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver transitions smoothly from the sky to the sea. In the time I spent…

ANNOUNCING: The Time+Tide Shop, launching with the Ltd Edn Seiko Presage SPB069 ‘Moonlit Night’, premium straps and more

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07.12.17

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ANNOUNCING: The Time+Tide Shop, launching with the Ltd Edn Seiko Presage SPB069 ‘Moonlit Night’, premium straps and more

We’re very proud to announce that the Time+Tide shop is officially open for business. The decision to launch a shop isn’t one we made lightly, or quickly.…

Introducing

07.12.17

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INTRODUCING: The Bulova 1972 Oceanographer ‘Devil Diver’ reissue

In case you missed it, Bulova launched their ‘Archive Series Collection’ in 2016, aimed at paying tribute to the brand’s heritage. They kicked off the…

ANNOUNCING: Seiko release stunning blue enamel dial Seiko Presage SPB069 ‘Moonlit Night’

Introducing

06.12.17

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ANNOUNCING: Seiko release stunning blue enamel dial Seiko Presage SPB069 ‘Moonlit Night’

The name of this watch gives much away about its romantic, dare we even say, poetic roots. Seiko do not usually name their watches. This…

IN-DEPTH: Tudor’s Black Bay Steel is the real deal

Watch Reviews

06.12.17

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IN-DEPTH: Tudor’s Black Bay Steel is the real deal

The story in a second: When the going gets tough, wear a Black Bay Steel. Did you know that this year the Black Bay family…

Watch Reviews

05.12.17

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VIDEO: The Tudor Heritage Black Bay

At Time+Tide we typically focus on the new – the latest reviews and news. But there’s always a place for the stone-cold classics, which is…

VIDEO: Exceptionally classic – the Drive de Cartier Extra Flat

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05.12.17

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VIDEO: Exceptionally classic – the Drive de Cartier Extra Flat

Editor’s note: We’re very much on the record as being proud members of team Drive, so it was with real excitement that we had a…

VIDEO: The Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver splashes down

Watch Reviews

04.12.17

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VIDEO: The Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver splashes down

Some people say that a leopard can’t change its spots, and you know what? Some people are wrong, as the Bell & Ross BR 03-92…

HANDS-ON: The Montblanc TimeWalker Manufacture Chronograph

Watch Reviews

03.12.17

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HANDS-ON: The Montblanc TimeWalker Manufacture Chronograph

Earlier this year I had a chance to have a look at Montblanc’s pre-SIHH offerings in scenic Wyoming, including this smart new evolution of the…

IN-DEPTH: The Omega Speedmaster Racing Master Chronometer

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02.12.17

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IN-DEPTH: The Omega Speedmaster Racing Master Chronometer

The story in a second: Maybe it didn’t get to the moon, but this Speedmaster still excites. Earlier this week, we ran a video review…

HANDS-ON: Starry-eyed for the Montblanc Bohème Day & Night

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02.12.17

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HANDS-ON: Starry-eyed for the Montblanc Bohème Day & Night

The petite Montblanc Bohème Day & Night isn’t exactly bohemian, nor are any of Montblanc’s timepieces really, but as much as this watch has all…

Introducing

01.12.17

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INTRODUCING: The IWC Tribute to Pallweber Edition “150 Years”

Mention the words “digital watch” and most minds instantly fill with images of G-Shocks or the trusty Casio calculator watch. However, long before the invention…

HANDS-ON: Seiko show their dark side with the Prospex SSC673P and SNE493P

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30.11.17

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HANDS-ON: Seiko show their dark side with the Prospex SSC673P and SNE493P

Seiko has just released three limited edition black divers, and they couldn’t be hotter. We’ve already shown you the automatic SRPC49K, but there are two…

VIDEO: Blacked-out beauty – the Seiko Prospex SRPC49K

Watch Reviews

30.11.17

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VIDEO: Blacked-out beauty – the Seiko Prospex SRPC49K

Seiko dive watches are a perennial favourite. They’re tough-as, look the business, and have a history as long and proud as any. Whether it’s the…

VIDEO: A modern take on a classic – the Grand Seiko SBGR305

Watch Reviews

30.11.17

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VIDEO: A modern take on a classic – the Grand Seiko SBGR305

The belles of Grand Seiko’s Baselworld ball this year were three takes on the first Grand Seiko, a buttoned-up dress watch that managed to be…

Introducing

30.11.17

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INTRODUCING: The Ulysse Nardin Marine Torpilleur Military

A history born on the open ocean. Ulysse Nardin gained fame for marine chronometers, found in the pockets and on the wrists of many of…

HANDS-ON: The Cvstos Challenge GT Chronograph

Watch Reviews

29.11.17

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HANDS-ON: The Cvstos Challenge GT Chronograph

Over the last few years there’s been a lot of noise about how the watch industry has returned to smaller sized watches, abandoning the larger…

VIDEO: “We didn’t have it in the museum.” The President of Longines says collector brought GPHG winner to them

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29.11.17

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VIDEO: “We didn’t have it in the museum.” The President of Longines says collector brought GPHG winner to them

It’s the kind of story you could easily gloss over, or embellish, as the president of a large watch company. A collector contacts you with…

VIDEO: The Omega Speedmaster Racing Master Chronometer gets our motor running

Watch Reviews

28.11.17

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VIDEO: The Omega Speedmaster Racing Master Chronometer gets our motor running

Given how synonymous Omega’s Speedmaster is with space in general and the moon in particular, it’s quite easy to forget that the watch was originally…

VIDEO: One watch to do it all – The Grand Seiko Hi-Beat GMT SBGJ203

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27.11.17

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VIDEO: One watch to do it all – The Grand Seiko Hi-Beat GMT SBGJ203

If you were looking for a go-anywhere-do-anything type watch (and honestly, aren’t we all?), then a stylistically versatile steel GMT on a bracelet would tick…

VIDEO: Disassembling a Heuer 01 chronograph movement

Watch Reviews

24.11.17

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VIDEO: Disassembling a Heuer 01 chronograph movement

There is something inherently fascinating about seeing a watch movement emerge from its case. After however many years of seeing this great reveal, I never…

VIDEO: The Bremont Supermarine Type S301

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21.11.17

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VIDEO: The Bremont Supermarine Type S301

Bremont is a brand fuelled by avgas and the spirit of Icarus. The fledgling British brand has their roots in the sky, as it were.…

Pop Culture

20.11.17

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MY WEEK WITH: The Bulgari Octo Roma

A few weeks ago, I spent the Melbourne Cup long weekend with some extra company, specifically two references from the Bulgari Octo collection. Now, let me…

Introducing

20.11.17

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INTRODUCING: The Cartier Rotonde de Cartier Mysterious Day & Night Watch

Cartier may be better known for simple timekeeping classics like the Tank or the Santos. But it’s no secret that the French maison also hosts…

VIDEO: 5 reasons you should have the Tudor Heritage Chrono

Watch Reviews

18.11.17

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VIDEO: 5 reasons you should have the Tudor Heritage Chrono

We’ve been engaging in a little bit of watch personality matching this week, pairing daring divers up with the Pelagos, and dashing sartorialists with the…

HANDS-ON: Everlasting glory – the Seiko Premier Kinetic Perpetual

Watch Reviews

17.11.17

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HANDS-ON: Everlasting glory – the Seiko Premier Kinetic Perpetual

If you’re a regular reader of Time+Tide it should come as no surprise to learn that I’m a fan of Seiko. Honestly, I think anyone…