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The story in a second As part of their brand new heritage collection, Montblanc have released the Chronométrie Quantième Complet, a design straight from the…
Editor’s Note: The weather in Melbourne over the last few days has been glorious. Umbrellas have been discarded and t-shirts donned – Spring has definitely sprung. For the…
Your name: Ian Your watch: Oris 1970s “Twin Date” What’s the story behind this watch? Over the last few years I’ve developed a strong affinity…
The story in a second The ultimate power watch has had a major upgrade. The big question How long will it take for the next-generation…
The story in a second New shape, case, crown and movement – with so many new features, how does the Clé de Carter manage to…
The story in a second: At this year’s Baselworld show Tissot proved their chronograph game is strong. While the world’s first solar-powered touch-screen watch, the…
The story in a second: Just check out that dial. ’Nuff said. Outside of their amazing automata and elaborate enamel work, the flagship Jaquet Droz…
The story in a second: By adding a rose gold case to their next-generation BR-X1, Bell & Ross have created a watch that walks the…
The story in a second Hublot’s Big Bang was a game-changer when it first hit the scene 10 years ago. The big question Has age…
Editor’s Note: Cue Kylie Minogue, because I’ve been having a hard time getting this JLC out of my head. There’s just something about the blend…
The story in a second The headline act in IWC’s 2015 line-up is the Portugieser Annual Calendar, an assured new take on an old favourite.…
The burning question when ex-JLC wunderkind/CEO Jerome Lambert moved over to Montblanc was ‘how long until he starts ringing in the changes?’ The answer –…
Earlier this year we visited the Cartier Manufacture in La Chaux-de-Fonds to see what goes into making a Cartier watch.
This year marks the 10th anniversary of Hublot’s iconic model, the Big Bang. The bold shaped watch is instantly recognisable, and has been so phenomenally…
The story in a second: Slow down, relax and savour the finer things in life with the Bell & Ross Vintage WWI Edición Limitada. It’s…
The story in a second In the days before Baselworld 2015 the speculation surrounding the next big Tudor release was high. Even so, no one…
Maurice Lacroix is the first casualty of the slowing luxury watch market, with parent company DKSH announcing that the 40-year-old brand is up for sale.…
Editor’s Note: When the Big Bang was released, the word icon was proposed. Not, it should be pointed out, by Hublot, but by the media…
Editor’s Note: I’m currently in the middle of writing an in-depth review of the impressive new Portugieser Annual Calendar, and I’m finding my mind drifts…
The story in a second The T-Touch boasts more functions than you can poke a stick at, is powered by the sun and looks like…
Editor’s note: The word on the street is that Vacheron Constantin’s impressive new Harmony collection is about to hit Australian stores. So we thought we’d…
Editor’s note: We often get asked our advice about what someone’s ‘first good watch’ should be. Well, it doesn’t get much better than the brand…
The story in a second: The Gravity was a breakthrough hit for Maurice Lacroix last year. This year they’ve tweaked the design and made it even…
The story in a second Inspired by the classic Carreras, the Calibre 18 Telemeter demonstrates that heritage still has a place in the new TAG…
The story in a second: Patek Philippe have released a rose gold and dark chocolate version of the classic Nautilus 5711. Never mind the buzz-piece…
The story in a second The Omega Seamaster 300 Master Co-Axial was one of the best watches of 2014, combining the brand’s rich history with…
Editor’s Note: Inspired by Montblanc posting our picture on their Instagram account we thought we’d revisit our review of the excellent (and aggressively accessible) Montblanc Dual Time. …
The story in a second: Hublot add an extra ingredient into their trademark fusion recipe – a perpetual calendar. The resulting watch is still full…
The story in a second: There’s rarely been a better marriage of aviation and horology than the latest Bell & Ross limited edition – the…
The Worn & Wound Take: As part of Australian Watch Week we’re asking watch microbrand specialists Worn & Wound for their off the cuff take on every watch we review:…
The Worn & Wound Take: As part of Australian Watch Week we ask microbrand haven Worn & Wound for their off the cuff takes on every…
The story in a second: We’ve said it before, we’ll say it again. Montblanc are the up and coming contenders when it comes to smart…
The story in a second: If you’re prone to a little dyslexia you might misread this watch as the Dessert Type – and you wouldn’t…
The story in a second The latest version of TAG Heuer’s splash friendly chronograph, the Aquaracer 300 Calibre 16 gets a range of updates including…
The story in a second: Montblanc keep hitting it out of the park with their attractive calendar pieces, like this tribute to Vasco da Gama.…
The story in a second: Breitling shave 4mm off their big, bad Avenger Blackbird, making it a whole lot more wearable. As watch brands go…
The story in a second: Even though the Omega Speedmaster Skywalker X-33 supports a worthy cause, the Solar Impulse project, we’re more than a little…
The story in a second: The new Patek Philippe split-seconds chronograph (Ref.5370P to its friends) is the new must have über-Patek. The talk about Patek…
The story in a second: Hublot release the least ‘Hublot-like’ watch ever under the radar while the Big Bang 10th Birthday party rages on. Results…
The story in a second: Looking like it should be adorning the wrist of Batman or Tony Stark the Monaco V4 Phantom is TAG Heuer’s…
The story in a second: The Oris Divers Sixty-Five really could be a case study as to what a truly excellent vintage reissue should look…
The story in a second: The new Nomos Minimatik is a slim and elegant watch in classic Nomos style. The most impressive thing about it is…
The story in a second: The brand new Longines Symphonette ladies watch collection offers a case shape that is as bold as it is sleek.…
The story in a second: The Louis Vuitton Escale Worldtime made a huge impression at Baselworld 2014 for two reasons. It was so colourful! It was…
This review has been a long time in the making. Months ago, we received a package of hand-made goods; waxed cotton fabric straps from NYC…
The story in a second: The limited edition Panerai Radiomir Firenze is an elegant tribute to the city that was the brand’s birthplace. The allusions…
Contrary to what you might expect, the greatest asset of English brand Bremont aren’t their watches. Their greatest asset is the longstanding and extremely positive…
The Story in a second: The perennial question for Tudor lovers has always been ‘Black Bay or Pelagos?’ Well, with a bright blue makeover and…
It was one of those decisions you make on the spot, thinking that somehow, things will just work out for the best. It was made…
The story in a second: This watch is to Hublot what the Seamaster 300 was to Omega last year. It’s a (glittering) showcase of practically…
The story in a second: It’s fitting that the Pulsometer was designed to measure the beats of the human heart. Because if any one thing…
The story in a second: Only Rolex could steal the show at the world’s largest watch fair by introducing a new bracelet. But the Rolex…
The story in a second: For many, Blancpain is synonymous with the Fifty Fathoms, but there’s much more to the brand than dive watches. The…
The story in a second: The Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Chronograph is the sort of watch Tissot excel at – clean style, quality construction and…
The story in a second: The Bell & Ross BR-X1 Carbon Forgé is an example of Bell & Ross demonstrating their high-end technical watchmaking capacity.…
The story in a second: The Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time is the watch that’s confusing the most people at Baselworld 2015. While the…
The story in a second: The Longines Heritage Diver 1967 is an impressive package at a hard to beat price. Great vintage style and backstory,…
The story in a second: The TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer-01 is emblematic of TAG Heuer under the stewardship of Jean-Claude Biver; a bold new look…