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HANDS-ON: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar, now in black

25.10.16

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HANDS-ON: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar, now in black

One of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s finest releases for 2016 was also one of the easiest to miss. Firstly because it’s not a Reverso, secondly because it’s not…

HANDS-ON: The Clerc Hydroscaph GMT Power Reserve

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23.10.16

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HANDS-ON: The Clerc Hydroscaph GMT Power Reserve

When the opportunity to spend some time with the Clerc Hydroscaph came up, I was keen as mustard. Having only ever seen the brand in…

HANDS-ON: Is the Bell & Ross BR 126 Aeronavale the best (and boldest) Vintage model yet?

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21.10.16

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HANDS-ON: Is the Bell & Ross BR 126 Aeronavale the best (and boldest) Vintage model yet?

Bell & Ross has never been afraid of colour. And their bold, highly graphical square instrument watches are a natural canvas for creative experimentation. The…

IN-DEPTH: Bell & Ross think outside the square with the sharply styled BR 123 Aeronavale

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19.10.16

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IN-DEPTH: Bell & Ross think outside the square with the sharply styled BR 123 Aeronavale

The story in a second Bell & Ross ditch the tactical style of the flight deck in favour of the formality of the parade ground.…

IN-DEPTH: The Cartier Clé de Cartier in steel

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18.10.16

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IN-DEPTH: The Cartier Clé de Cartier in steel

The story in a second Cartier’s key collection of 2015 just became a whole lot more accessible. Much fuss has been made over Cartier’s…

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Dress blues – the Bell & Ross BR 126 Aeronavale video review

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17.10.16

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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Dress blues – the Bell & Ross BR 126 Aeronavale video review

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/187579238″] After their square instrument pieces, Bell & Ross has made quite an impression with their vintage collection – a range of more classically…

IN-DEPTH: Is this the next evolution of Hublot? The Big Bang Meca-10

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15.10.16

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IN-DEPTH: Is this the next evolution of Hublot? The Big Bang Meca-10

The story in a second New movement + new look = new ball game? Hublot describe their Meccano-inspired Big Bang Meca-10 as a ‘transitional object’.…

MY WEEKEND WITH: The whole Vacheron Constantin Overseas Collection

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14.10.16

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MY WEEKEND WITH: The whole Vacheron Constantin Overseas Collection

I remember the first Vacheron Constantin I ever laid eyes on. It was in a magazine for an Australian retailer. It was an Overseas model…

VIDEO: We took the VC Overseas collection to an island paradise and It. Was. Glorious.

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13.10.16

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VIDEO: We took the VC Overseas collection to an island paradise and It. Was. Glorious.

Was it really necessary? To take a journey involving two flights (one of them aboard a very small plane) to a tropical island somewhere between Sydney and…

HANDS-ON: Saxony at its most serious – the A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Up/Down

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12.10.16

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HANDS-ON: Saxony at its most serious – the A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Up/Down

Even though there’s no doubt that the darlings of A. Lange & Söhne’s lineup are the more contemporarily styled pieces like the Lange One and…

EDITOR’S PICK: Can Panerai ever be dressy? Watch our PAM 655 video review and judge for yourself.

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08.10.16

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EDITOR’S PICK: Can Panerai ever be dressy? Watch our PAM 655 video review and judge for yourself.

Editor’s Note: In these uncertain times there’s a noticeable shift away from big, bold statement pieces, the sort of watches Panerai traditionally excel at. But that’s…

MY WEEK WITH: The Seiko Astron GPS Solar 8X Dual Time in Japan

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07.10.16

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MY WEEK WITH: The Seiko Astron GPS Solar 8X Dual Time in Japan

Last Sunday I boarded a plane in Melbourne and made the 8,000-odd kilometre trek to Tokyo. And in the last week I have travelled, by Shinkansen,…

HANDS-ON: Everlasting lustre – the Rolex Daytona in yellow gold with green dial (ref. 116508)

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06.10.16

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HANDS-ON: Everlasting lustre – the Rolex Daytona in yellow gold with green dial (ref. 116508)

Though the devastatingly cool new steel Daytona is the Rolex chronograph de jour, this year the brand also released new variations of their classic chrono in white and…

HANDS-ON: The Montblanc 4810 Twinfly Chronograph 110 Years Edition – a dressy traveller that can do it all

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04.10.16

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HANDS-ON: The Montblanc 4810 Twinfly Chronograph 110 Years Edition – a dressy traveller that can do it all

It’s a milestone year for the 4810, as the popular collection celebrates its tenth birthday. To commemorate the big 1-0 Montblanc has released a swathe of…

IN-DEPTH: The Omega Globemaster Annual Calendar, a wonderful watch ruined with wordplay?

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03.10.16

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IN-DEPTH: The Omega Globemaster Annual Calendar, a wonderful watch ruined with wordplay?

Story in a second Omega adds an extra hand, two millimetres and a whole lot of text to their Constellation-inspired Globemaster. The Globemaster was one of…

EDITOR’S PICK: JLC’s Master Calendar Meteorite is out of this world

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02.10.16

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EDITOR’S PICK: JLC’s Master Calendar Meteorite is out of this world

Editor’s Note: Meteorite dials are nothing new – but we rarely see this exotic dial material on otherwise conservative pieces. The juxtaposition creates a truly special…

HANDS-ON: The Bell & Ross BR 01 Instrument de Marine – an eighteenth century take on their classic square pilot

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01.10.16

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HANDS-ON: The Bell & Ross BR 01 Instrument de Marine – an eighteenth century take on their classic square pilot

If Bell & Ross’s Skull Bronze implicitly referenced the golden age of exploration with its nautical case material, the BR 01 Instrument de Marine is…

HANDS-ON: The moonlit symphony that is the A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Moonphase

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30.09.16

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HANDS-ON: The moonlit symphony that is the A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Moonphase

Let’s begin by stating the patently obvious: A. Lange & Söhne has had a very good year. At the top end, collectors have raved about the…

HANDS-ON: The smartly-designed, value-packed Tissot PRS 516 Automatic Small Second

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29.09.16

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HANDS-ON: The smartly-designed, value-packed Tissot PRS 516 Automatic Small Second

One of the most surprising watches I’ve seen this year is the Tissot PRS 516 Triple Seconds. Tissot has taken their stalwart, sporty PRS and…

HANDS-ON: Hello Sailor! Franck Muller takes to the high seas with the Yachting collection

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28.09.16

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HANDS-ON: Hello Sailor! Franck Muller takes to the high seas with the Yachting collection

The last time we had Franck Muller in the office it was a bold Vanguard clad in sinister black and red – a watch that…

IN-DEPTH: Speedy, stealthy, sexy…the TAG Heuer Monza CR2080

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26.09.16

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IN-DEPTH: Speedy, stealthy, sexy…the TAG Heuer Monza CR2080

The story in a second TAG Heuer has once again dipped into their enviable back catalogue, and come up with one of their best reissues…

EDITOR’S PICK: Minimalist style, maximum impact – the Nomos Minimatik

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25.09.16

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EDITOR’S PICK: Minimalist style, maximum impact – the Nomos Minimatik

Editor’s Note: Nomos’ slender Minimatik is a colour-packed watch that vividly demonstrates that minimalism doesn’t need to be stuffy. Oh, and it’s packing heat where it…

EDITOR’S PICK: IWC get busy with the Timezoner Chronograph

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22.09.16

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EDITOR’S PICK: IWC get busy with the Timezoner Chronograph

Editor’s Note: IWC’s new range of Pilot watches are a symphony in simplicity and an exercise in restraint – such straight-up clean dials and displays.…

WHY I WEAR: Breguet – Glenn and his Tradition GMT

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21.09.16

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WHY I WEAR: Breguet – Glenn and his Tradition GMT

Some watches always get the double tap when they show up in our Instagram feed. One such model is Glenn’s (AKA @syn_chronus) ridiculously lovely Breguet…

IN-DEPTH: The Breguet Classique 7147 – taking the dull out of dress watch

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19.09.16

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IN-DEPTH: The Breguet Classique 7147 – taking the dull out of dress watch

The story in a second: Breguet’s updated Classique 7147 offers traditional style, modern convenience and just the right amount of playfulness. The Classique 7147 is…

EDITOR’S PICK: Revisiting what might be the best value chronograph of 2016 in the mysterious Seiko Presage

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18.09.16

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EDITOR’S PICK: Revisiting what might be the best value chronograph of 2016 in the mysterious Seiko Presage

Editor’s Note: It’s entirely uncontroversial to say that 2016 has been a big year for Grand Seiko in Australia – with their first ever boutique…

HANDS-ON: The romance of travel and the Baume & Mercier Capeland Worldtimer

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16.09.16

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HANDS-ON: The romance of travel and the Baume & Mercier Capeland Worldtimer

There’s an inherent romance to a worldtime watch. It’s a complication that offers the promise of adventure. As you check the time in your Sydney…

IN-DEPTH: Does the Piaget Polo S really change the game?

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15.09.16

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IN-DEPTH: Does the Piaget Polo S really change the game?

The story in a second Piaget’s move into the high-end steel sports market surprised many – but how does the Polo S hold up under…

IN-DEPTH: Good things come in small packages – the Tudor Heritage Black Bay 36

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13.09.16

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IN-DEPTH: Good things come in small packages – the Tudor Heritage Black Bay 36

The story in a second: The Black Bay 36 is an outstanding watch – but is it a Black Bay, and does that even matter?…

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: New kid on the (luxury steel sports) block – the Piaget Polo S

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12.09.16

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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: New kid on the (luxury steel sports) block – the Piaget Polo S

In one of the more unexpected watch releases of the year, Piaget – makers of slender dress watches par excellence – muscled into the crowded…

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Come to the Dark Side with the Bulgari Octo Ultranero

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10.09.16

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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Come to the Dark Side with the Bulgari Octo Ultranero

Few would contest that Bulgari’s Octo is a great watch – a distinctive design jam-packed with legacy. What could possibly make it better? Well, how…

IN-DEPTH: Grand Seiko, master of details – the Automatic Hi-Beat 36000 (ref. SBGH005)

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09.09.16

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IN-DEPTH: Grand Seiko, master of details – the Automatic Hi-Beat 36000 (ref. SBGH005)

The story in a second: Grand Seiko’s limited edition Hi-Beats are hot property, but the regular production SBHG005 is, not to overstate things in any…

Introducing

07.09.16

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INTRODUCING: The collector’s complication – Panerai’s Luminor 1950 8 Days Equation of Time Titanio

With the release of the Luminor 1950 Equation of Time 8 Days GMT Titanium Panerai is placing one of haute horlogerie’s most misunderstood complications into…

HANDS-ON: The ultimate his and hers watch – the Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Everose Rolesor

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06.09.16

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HANDS-ON: The ultimate his and hers watch – the Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Everose Rolesor

Last year Rolex released the stealth-wealthy Everose, Cerachrom and Oysterflex Yacht-Master 40 ref. 116655, a watch that shifted the skipper’s watch from the periphery of…

HANDS-ON: I feel the need, the need for…IWC Pilot’s Watch Mark XVIII Top Gun Miramar

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05.09.16

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HANDS-ON: I feel the need, the need for…IWC Pilot’s Watch Mark XVIII Top Gun Miramar

IWC’s Pilot’s collection is predominantly a tribute to the past – to the golden age of aviation, and of course WWII. But amidst the vintage…

HANDS-ON: Heavy metal thunder – the Bell & Ross BR 01 Burning Skull

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01.09.16

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HANDS-ON: Heavy metal thunder – the Bell & Ross BR 01 Burning Skull

Bell & Ross has a thing for skulls. Since 2009 they’ve regularly enjoyed the danse macabre (or dance of death if your French is a…

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The biggest (bronzest) Tudor yet, meet the Black Bay Bronze

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29.08.16

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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The biggest (bronzest) Tudor yet, meet the Black Bay Bronze

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/159277925″] After four years of Black Bay releases we expected the collection to take a well-earned rest on the Tudor bench in 2016. Well,…

EDITOR’S PICK: Hail to the Chief! The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40 review

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26.08.16

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EDITOR’S PICK: Hail to the Chief! The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40 review

Editor’s Note: Perhaps it’s because Ceri has been spotting them on the wrists of the rich and famous, or maybe it’s thanks to the handsome green-dialled…

Introducing

26.08.16

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INTRODUCING: The warm tones of the A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Automatic in Terra Brown

When A. Lange & Söhne release a new watch there is always a collective “ooh” and “ahh” that resonates within the watch community. Germany’s most…

IN-DEPTH: We fight over the new grey-dialled Slim d’Hermès

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25.08.16

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IN-DEPTH: We fight over the new grey-dialled Slim d’Hermès

The story in a second With a slender profile, top-notch movement and a dial to die for, the Slim d’Hermès has a lot more going for it…

IN-DEPTH: Bronze beauty – the Oris Carl Brashear Limited Edition

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24.08.16

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IN-DEPTH: Bronze beauty – the Oris Carl Brashear Limited Edition

The story in a second From the bright and shiny press pics, to the patinated reality, the bronze Carl Brashear from Oris is one of…

HANDS-ON: Jaeger-LeCoultre nails sports style with Master Compressor Chronograph Ceramic

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23.08.16

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HANDS-ON: Jaeger-LeCoultre nails sports style with Master Compressor Chronograph Ceramic

Based on the coverage of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s SIHH releases, it’d be fair to assume the brand put out nothing but dressy Reversos this year. Well, that’s not…

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Into the blue with the Montblanc 1858 Manual Small Second video review

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22.08.16

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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Into the blue with the Montblanc 1858 Manual Small Second video review

It started with the 1858, which – in an insanely busy year for Montblanc – dropped out of the big blue sky. We were excited.…

MY WEEK WITH: The Omega Seamaster Diver 300 “Rio 2016” Limited Edition

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19.08.16

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MY WEEK WITH: The Omega Seamaster Diver 300 “Rio 2016” Limited Edition

Look for a minute at your wedding ring. Do you like it? It’s hard to answer, right? And your answer, if you have one, is…

HANDS-ON: Blancpain, but not as we know it. The L-Evolution Tourbillon Carrousel

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18.08.16

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HANDS-ON: Blancpain, but not as we know it. The L-Evolution Tourbillon Carrousel

The watch you’re looking at isn’t a Richard Mille or Hublot creation. No folks, this is made by Blancpain. And who would have expected a…

IN-DEPTH: Is this the best heritage watch of 2016? The Oris Divers Sixty-Five 42mm

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17.08.16

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IN-DEPTH: Is this the best heritage watch of 2016? The Oris Divers Sixty-Five 42mm

Story in a second No risk of second-album syndrome here – this slightly larger take on the Divers Sixty-Five is a worthy, if slightly more…

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The most complicated wristwatch ever made – the Franck Muller Aeternitas Mega video review

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15.08.16

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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The most complicated wristwatch ever made – the Franck Muller Aeternitas Mega video review

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/154855593″] Franck Muller has the rather grandiloquent sobriquet of ‘The Master of Complications’ – and this watch is the reason why. Superseding Patek Philippe’s Calibre 89…

EDITOR’S PICK: Dress it up, dress it down – the Patek Philippe split-seconds chronograph Ref. 5370P

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14.08.16

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EDITOR’S PICK: Dress it up, dress it down – the Patek Philippe split-seconds chronograph Ref. 5370P

Editor’s note: Sporty. Refined. High-end. Wearable. Watch marketing departments often try to mash seemingly disparate descriptors like this to make watches appeal to as wide an audience…

IN-DEPTH: The 2016 Rolex Cosmograph Daytona ref. 116500LN, and the one thing that’s wrong with it

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12.08.16

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IN-DEPTH: The 2016 Rolex Cosmograph Daytona ref. 116500LN, and the one thing that’s wrong with it

The story in a second The latest and greatest steel Daytona is here, and everyone loves it. The only problem? Getting your hands on it.…

HANDS-ON: Gold medal effort – the Omega Olympic Official Timekeeper Co-Axial Chronograph

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09.08.16

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HANDS-ON: Gold medal effort – the Omega Olympic Official Timekeeper Co-Axial Chronograph

When discussing Omega’s limited editions, it’s generally pieces from the Speedmaster or Seamaster lines that spring to mind – and certainly when it comes to the…

HANDS-ON: The Eterna KonTiki Super Chronograph – a bang-for-buck in-house chrono

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08.08.16

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HANDS-ON: The Eterna KonTiki Super Chronograph – a bang-for-buck in-house chrono

A peer of the Submariner and the Fifty Fathoms, the Eterna KonTiki is one of the all-time great dive watches, with its own equally cool…

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: A new take on the Big Bang. The Hublot Meca-10 All Black video review

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05.08.16

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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: A new take on the Big Bang. The Hublot Meca-10 All Black video review

You’re looking at the Hublot Big Bang Meca-10 All Black. Further proof, if any were needed, that the brand is on a roll right now.…

MY WEEK WITH: The Drive de Cartier – by Chris Edwards

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03.08.16

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MY WEEK WITH: The Drive de Cartier – by Chris Edwards

Warning: This watch review with a difference may contain traces of mancrush. So let’s address the chiselled jaw on the elephant in the room. We…

HANDS-ON: This charming watch – explaining the Tudor Heritage Advisor

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02.08.16

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HANDS-ON: This charming watch – explaining the Tudor Heritage Advisor

Last year Tudor unveiled its first manufacture movement to nigh-on internet-breaking levels of fanfare and buzz. So impressive was the MT-5621 that it overshadowed the retro-modern…

IN-DEPTH: The Bell & Ross BR 03-94 AeroGT Chronograph

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31.07.16

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IN-DEPTH: The Bell & Ross BR 03-94 AeroGT Chronograph

You may have noticed we’re all about the Bell & Ross AeroGT collection this week. After all, who didn’t spend their childhood creating jet-inspired cars,…

IN-DEPTH: The pure design of the A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Thin

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29.07.16

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IN-DEPTH: The pure design of the A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Thin

Story in a second: The Saxonia Thin is A. Lange & Söhne design at its most pure. One of the things that makes everyone like…

VIDEO: Hublot, Juventus and the beautiful game

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29.07.16

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VIDEO: Hublot, Juventus and the beautiful game

Hublot loves football. If you watched the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil this would have been abundantly clear – even the referee boards bore…

HANDS ON: Sports-luxe style – the TAG Heuer Aquaracer Lady Full Ceramic

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28.07.16

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HANDS ON: Sports-luxe style – the TAG Heuer Aquaracer Lady Full Ceramic

Action has always spoken louder than words, so it was good to see the TAG Heuer enclosure at Baselworld this year packed with watches that delivered…

HANDS-ON: Bell & Ross hits the highway with the BR03-92 AeroGT

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27.07.16

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HANDS-ON: Bell & Ross hits the highway with the BR03-92 AeroGT

We’ve already met the brooding chunk of finely machined steel that is the BR03-94 AeroGT chronograph. Well, today we’re having a look at its less complicated…

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Is it a car? Is it a plane? No, it’s the Bell & Ross BR03-94 AeroGT video review

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25.07.16

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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Is it a car? Is it a plane? No, it’s the Bell & Ross BR03-94 AeroGT video review

Bell & Ross, long acknowledged for its mastery of the skies (as well as for big square watches) came back to earth this year with the…

EDITOR’S PICK: Style warrior’s choice – the Longines Heritage Military COSD

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24.07.16

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EDITOR’S PICK: Style warrior’s choice – the Longines Heritage Military COSD

Editor’s Note: Over the past week we’ve had a bit of fun with the latest Longines Heritage piece – the Military COSD – coming up…

IN-DEPTH: The King is Dead! Long Live the King! The 2016 Rolex Air-King ref. 116900

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22.07.16

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IN-DEPTH: The King is Dead! Long Live the King! The 2016 Rolex Air-King ref. 116900

The story in a second It was definitely a surprise when we saw it at Baselworld, but now the unconventional design of the new Rolex…

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Presenting for duty – the Longines Heritage Military COSD video review

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21.07.16

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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Presenting for duty – the Longines Heritage Military COSD video review

Typically it’s the Time+Tide team that are the wrists behind our ‘Gone in 60 Seconds’ reviews, but today we’ve asked singer-songwriter-actor Barry Conrad to step…