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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The Seiko Presage Chronograph SRQ021 video review. Is this the best value watch to be announced at Basel?

12.04.16

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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The Seiko Presage Chronograph SRQ021 video review. Is this the best value watch to be announced at Basel?

If you had said that one of the most critically acclaimed watches of Baselworld 2016 was a Seiko Presage chronograph no one would have believed…

INTRODUCING: Change the time with a twist of the bezel on the IWC Timezoner Chronograph

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11.04.16

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INTRODUCING: Change the time with a twist of the bezel on the IWC Timezoner Chronograph

IWC Schaffhausen’s Timezoner Chronograph is a good-looking watch that packs an impressively technical punch. On the face of it it’s a chronograph with a worldtime…

VIDEO: Valuation of ‘keepsake’ 1960 Rolex GMT-Master for eye-watering price blows up Antique Roadshow episode, tears ensue. Watch it here now.

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06.04.16

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VIDEO: Valuation of ‘keepsake’ 1960 Rolex GMT-Master for eye-watering price blows up Antique Roadshow episode, tears ensue. Watch it here now.

An American Antiques Roadshow video of a gentleman with a ‘keepsake’ Rolex GMT-Master he bought in 1960 has been doing the rounds on the internet…

EDITOR’S PICK: The IWC Portugieser Annual Calendar, our boy blue

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02.04.16

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EDITOR’S PICK: The IWC Portugieser Annual Calendar, our boy blue

Editor’s Note: Just over a year ago we first laid eyes on one of the biggest, boldest and bluest watches we’d seen in a long…

News

01.04.16

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IN PRINT: Our full page feature in The Australian newspaper’s WISH Magazine, April 2016

Once a month, we write a full page feature about watches for The Australian newspaper’s super glossy WISH Magazine. WISH is a bit of an institution in…

HANDS-ON: The Omega Speedmaster Grey Side of the Moon Meteorite, plan 9 from outer space

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31.03.16

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HANDS-ON: The Omega Speedmaster Grey Side of the Moon Meteorite, plan 9 from outer space

Omega is clearly focusing on the Planet Ocean and Speedmaster this year, with a solid cluster of variants in each model range being unveiled at…

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The Tissot Heritage 1936 video review, vintage style at the right price

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29.03.16

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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The Tissot Heritage 1936 video review, vintage style at the right price

Tissot has a lengthy history to lean on for their heritage collection, and each year they release one or two key pieces – that are…

HANDS-ON: The Bulgari Octo Solotempo Ultranero – 4 reasons this is the first Bulgari watch to win me over

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27.03.16

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HANDS-ON: The Bulgari Octo Solotempo Ultranero – 4 reasons this is the first Bulgari watch to win me over

I’ve never really gotten all that “into” Bulgari. Look, I can appreciate the level of craftsmanship that the Italian haute joaillerie brand puts into their casework,…

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The Grand Seiko Spring Drive Chronograph SBGC017 video review – it’s GS via Hublot, with a Christmas tree dial

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25.03.16

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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The Grand Seiko Spring Drive Chronograph SBGC017 video review – it’s GS via Hublot, with a Christmas tree dial

For years, wearing a Grand Seiko outside of Japan was a clear indicator that you were a member of the horological illuminati. The sober designs…

HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang MECA-10, for when one power reserve indicator isn’t enough

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22.03.16

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HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang MECA-10, for when one power reserve indicator isn’t enough

Hublot are one of the boldest (and most polarising) brands in the luxury watch industry – their designs inspire intense feelings, both negative and positive.…

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King (ref 116900), the regal new entry-level to the Professional range

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21.03.16

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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King (ref 116900), the regal new entry-level to the Professional range

The Rolex Air-King, first launched in 1945, has been the entry-point into the world of Rolex for generations. But it inexplicably disappeared from Rolex catalogues in…

HANDS-ON: The Seiko Presage Chronograph 60th Anniversary Limited Edition, where quality meets affordability

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20.03.16

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HANDS-ON: The Seiko Presage Chronograph 60th Anniversary Limited Edition, where quality meets affordability

While much attention has been paid to the latest Grand Seiko offerings, as well as their ultra-cool Prospex Marinemaster GPS-Solar Dual Time, we can safely…

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Minute Repeater, slender looks and sweet sounds

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20.03.16

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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Minute Repeater, slender looks and sweet sounds

It is not always the Italian way to do things quietly, humbly and without overt fanfare. But that’s exactly how Bulgari, a watchmaking maison that…

HANDS-ON: The TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer-01 45mm Black Ceramic, it’s got your black

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19.03.16

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HANDS-ON: The TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer-01 45mm Black Ceramic, it’s got your black

We all knew it at the time, but it has taken 12 months to play out in terms of product; the Carrera Heuer-01, launched last…

HANDS-ON: The Bell & Ross BR-X1 Skeleton Chronograph Hyperstellar is kind of blue

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19.03.16

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HANDS-ON: The Bell & Ross BR-X1 Skeleton Chronograph Hyperstellar is kind of blue

Bell & Ross made their name with utilitarian aviation inspired timepieces. As the years go by they’ve pushed the boundaries of what’s possible within this…

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Chronograph Master Chronometer video review – one small step for man, one giant leap for Omega

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18.03.16

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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Chronograph Master Chronometer video review – one small step for man, one giant leap for Omega

Omega releasing a new Speedmaster at Baselworld is hardly surprising. In the last few years we’ve seen Speedies offered in every colour and design under…

HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Italia Independent ‘Camo Green’ – camouflage that stands out

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18.03.16

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HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Italia Independent ‘Camo Green’ – camouflage that stands out

Following on from last year’s collaboration with Italia Independent’s Lapo Elkann, Hublot has released three new Big Bangs in partnership with the edgy Italian outfitter.…

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona (Ref 116500 LN), the must watch video review

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17.03.16

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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona (Ref 116500 LN), the must watch video review

This is the one you’ve been waiting for. Steel Daytona. Cerachrom bezel. Drop the mic, cue the applause. The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona –…

HANDS-ON: The Longines Heritage 1918, old world charm done right

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17.03.16

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HANDS-ON: The Longines Heritage 1918, old world charm done right

There’s no arguing that the vintage reissue trend is still going strong, though this latest offering from Longines digs further back into the archives than…

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The Tudor Black Bay Dark video review

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16.03.16

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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The Tudor Black Bay Dark video review

They say that in life you should always keep an ace up your sleeve. Tudor certainly did late yesterday afternoon, when they announced at the…

HANDS-ON: The Tudor Black Bay Bronze (Live Pics, Price)

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15.03.16

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HANDS-ON: The Tudor Black Bay Bronze (Live Pics, Price)

If you had to put Tudor in a boxing weight division, the brand would, without doubt, fight as a welterweight. Light and quick enough on…

IN-DEPTH: The Montblanc 1858 Small Second

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13.03.16

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IN-DEPTH: The Montblanc 1858 Small Second

The story in a second The 1858 Small Second was the final proof, if any was needed, that the ‘new’ Montblanc is planning a full…

HANDS-ON: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Gyrotourbillon 3 Jubilee Watch

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11.03.16

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HANDS-ON: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Gyrotourbillon 3 Jubilee Watch

This year Jaeger-LeCoultre’s SIHH showstopper was the stunning Reverso Tribute Gyrotourbillon, the latest evolution of their beautiful twin-axis tourbillon, first unveiled in 2004. Today, though,…

HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang Alarm Repeater All Black

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10.03.16

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HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang Alarm Repeater All Black

Before the ubiquity of the mobile phone, one of the most useful functions a watch could have was an alarm. These days it’s a decidedly…

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08.03.16

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HANDS-ON: The Bulgari Octo Chronograph

One of the marks of a strong watch design is that it can be reimagined without losing its potency. Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak, the Jaeger-LeCoultre…

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The Cartier Calibre de Cartier Diver Blue video review

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04.03.16

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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The Cartier Calibre de Cartier Diver Blue video review

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/156845525″] Cartier’s masculine Calibre de Cartier Diver received a colourful makeover for this year’s SIHH, shedding its black detailing in favour of a shimmering…

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03.03.16

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EDITOR’S PICK: The Tudor North Flag

Editor’s Note: We’re boarding a plane for Baselworld in little over a week, and of all the new watches on offer, we’re really looking forward to…

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The Montblanc Heritage Spirit Perpetual Calendar Sapphire

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29.02.16

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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The Montblanc Heritage Spirit Perpetual Calendar Sapphire

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/147705824″] Today is a very special day – the 29th of February, a leap day that only rolls around every four years, when the…

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24.02.16

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HANDS-ON: The Bulgari Roma Finissimo

It takes a great deal of skill to make a very thin watch. When every fraction of a millimetre makes a difference, there’s literally no…

HANDS-ON: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Duo 85th Anniversary

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24.02.16

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HANDS-ON: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Duo 85th Anniversary

For the next twelve months Jaeger-LeCoultre will be celebrating the mighty Reverso – an 85-year-old bona-fide icon that deserves a place in any serious watch…

HANDS-ON: The A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon

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23.02.16

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HANDS-ON: The A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon

A. Lange & Söhne is one of the indisputable heavy-weights of the watch industry, with a credibility and cachet rivalling that of Patek Philippe. And…

HANDS-ON: The Panerai PAM 655 Radiomir 1940 3 Days Automatic Acciaio – 42mm

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22.02.16

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HANDS-ON: The Panerai PAM 655 Radiomir 1940 3 Days Automatic Acciaio – 42mm

Until recently, Panerai has been remarkably consistent in their brand DNA and product offerings, but the new PAM 655 is further proof of a new direction…

MY WATCH STORY: David’s vintage Cyma Navystar and Omega Flightmaster

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19.02.16

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MY WATCH STORY: David’s vintage Cyma Navystar and Omega Flightmaster

Editor’s Note: Watches rarely make headlines in Australia, but the recent story of a group of Liberal MPs ‘accidentally’ accepting $250k worth of watches from…

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18.02.16

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HANDS-ON: The Bulgari Diagono Scuba

There’s a genre of watches that I like to call the ‘do-anything-go-anywhere’ category. The defining characteristics of this type of watch are, as you would…

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10.02.16

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IN-DEPTH: The TAG Heuer Connected

The story in a second: TAG Heuer’s Swiss-designed smartwatch has been touted as the ‘traditional’ watch industry’s much-hyped answer to the Apple Watch – but…

HANDS-ON: The Piaget Emperador Coussin XL 700P

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08.02.16

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HANDS-ON: The Piaget Emperador Coussin XL 700P

One of the more surprising releases to come from this year’s SIHH was a limited edition piece from Piaget, the kings of thin. To celebrate…

HANDS-ON: The Stowa Antea Back to Bauhaus

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05.02.16

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HANDS-ON: The Stowa Antea Back to Bauhaus

Stowa’s range of excellent value watches have been under-the-radar favourites amongst watch lovers for years, with their pilots and marine chronometer-style collections often having waiting…

MY WATCH COLLECTION: Anders’s vintage Grand Seikos

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02.02.16

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MY WATCH COLLECTION: Anders’s vintage Grand Seikos

Editor’s Note: The world of watches is a very small and very global one. The story behind this interview is a case in point. Just…

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Calendar video review

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02.02.16

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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Calendar video review

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/153488769″] For Jaeger-LeCoultre, SIHH 2016 was all about the Reverso. Their gentrified sports watch turns 85 this year and, proving that you can indeed…

VINTAGE BY DEREK DIER: A first date with an Angelus

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01.02.16

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VINTAGE BY DEREK DIER: A first date with an Angelus

‘Firsts’ of any event are ingrained into our memory. Who doesn’t remember their first kiss, or the taste of a new flavour on the palate?…

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The IWC Pilot’s Watch Mark XVIII video review

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29.01.16

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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The IWC Pilot’s Watch Mark XVIII video review

In a world where the word is fast losing its value, IWC’s classic pilot’s watch is an icon in the truest sense – a utilitarian…

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph video review

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26.01.16

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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph video review

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/152346690″] Vacheron Constantin is – along with Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet – part of Swiss watchmaking’s ‘big three’, making some of the finest…

HANDS-ON: The Baume & Mercier Capeland Shelby Cobra 1963

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24.01.16

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HANDS-ON: The Baume & Mercier Capeland Shelby Cobra 1963

The Capeland Shelby Cobra was a surprise hit for Baume & Mercier last year, and at SIHH 2016 they’ve unveiled two new novelties continuing their partnership…

HANDS-ON: The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph in yellow gold

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22.01.16

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HANDS-ON: The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph in yellow gold

STORY IN A SECOND: When the first Royal Oak was released in 1972 in steel it was a revelation. Now, in 2016, there’s a milder…

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Moonphase video review

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21.01.16

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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Moonphase video review

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/152541446″] The watches of A. Lange & Söhne are defined by their refined design and peerless finishing techniques. The Saxonia Moonphase more than lives…

HANDS-ON: The Richard Mille RM 50-02 ACJ

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21.01.16

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HANDS-ON: The Richard Mille RM 50-02 ACJ

Richard Mille’s highly technical and extremely high-end timepieces routinely push boundaries. At SIHH 2016 it’s the RM 50-02 AJC that reimagines an aviation timepiece as…

HANDS-ON: The IWC Big Pilot Annual Calendar Edition “Le Petit Prince”

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20.01.16

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HANDS-ON: The IWC Big Pilot Annual Calendar Edition “Le Petit Prince”

IWC have taken to the skies at SIHH 2016 – the place they’re most at home – with an entirely revamped Pilot’s line. Among the many…

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The Montblanc Heritage Chronometrie Chronograph Annual Calendar video review

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19.01.16

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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The Montblanc Heritage Chronometrie Chronograph Annual Calendar video review

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/152204876″] It’s appropriate that what seemed to be traditional Swiss drummers (with axes as well, weird) appeared on day one of SIHH to make…

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The A. Lange & Söhne 1815 – “200th Anniversary F.A. Lange” In honey gold video review

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14.01.16

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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The A. Lange & Söhne 1815 – “200th Anniversary F.A. Lange” In honey gold video review

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/148083558″] We’ve already explained what honey gold – the unique alloy used to case this special edition of A. Lange & Söhne’s 1815 –…

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13.01.16

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IN-DEPTH: The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang

The story in a second: It’s a Big Bang, but not as you know it. If you know Hublot, you know the Big Bang. The…

VIDEO: Unboxing the Baume & Mercier Clifton 1830 five-minute repeater pocket watch

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13.01.16

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VIDEO: Unboxing the Baume & Mercier Clifton 1830 five-minute repeater pocket watch

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/151127656″] Every year Baume & Mercier release an emblematic limited edition that speaks to the brand’s 185-year history and legacy. This year, they’re celebrating…

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The Vacheron Constantin Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955 video review

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12.01.16

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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The Vacheron Constantin Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955 video review

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/147706278″ width=”800″] [/su_vimeo] One of the most elegant watches released at Watches & Wonders was the Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955 from Vacheron Constantin.…

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The Cartier Clé de Cartier Mysterious Hours video review

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11.01.16

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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The Cartier Clé de Cartier Mysterious Hours video review

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/147703496″ width=”800″] [/su_vimeo] With SIHH 2016 just a few days away, we at Time+Tide are very much looking forward to seeing the new models…

Introducing

05.01.16

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INTRODUCING: The Victorinox Swiss Army I.N.O.X. on steel

Victorinox Swiss Army has come out swinging with the latest update to its popular I.N.O.X. Designed and built for adventure, the watch has always had…

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The Montblanc Heritage Chronométrie Dual Time Vasco da Gama video review

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04.01.16

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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The Montblanc Heritage Chronométrie Dual Time Vasco da Gama video review

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/147705268″ width=”800″] [/su_vimeo] The latest addition to Montblanc’s Vasco da Gama range – a broad collection of limited editions that celebrates the spirit of…

PHOTO REPORT: Are you drawn to the light or do you have a dark side?

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31.12.15

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PHOTO REPORT: Are you drawn to the light or do you have a dark side?

Omega turned heads last year by by unleashing some epic timepieces, with almost every collection getting major new models. The standouts have to be the feature-packed…

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27.12.15

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IN-DEPTH: The A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1

The story in a second: Lange give their icon a serious update When it was first unveiled in 1994, no one had seen a watch…

HOLIDAY BUYING GUIDE: The Franck Muller Vanguard

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24.12.15

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HOLIDAY BUYING GUIDE: The Franck Muller Vanguard

The distinctive curvex case, in black PVD-treated titanium with crimson highlights makes this watch feel more dystopian than deco. Or, to be Franck, it’s the…

HOLIDAY BUYING GUIDE: The Blancpain Ocean Commitment Bathyscaphe Flyback Chronograph

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23.12.15

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HOLIDAY BUYING GUIDE: The Blancpain Ocean Commitment Bathyscaphe Flyback Chronograph

Ocean Commitment is Blancpain’s signature program that aims to raise awareness and help preserve the marine environment, through exhibitions, scientific expeditions and special watches like…

HOLIDAY BUYING GUIDE: The Bell & Ross BR 126 Carbon Orange

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22.12.15

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HOLIDAY BUYING GUIDE: The Bell & Ross BR 126 Carbon Orange

The BR 126 Carbon Orange is a well-judged watch from Bell & Ross, offering a balance of classy and quirky, subtle and colourful, old and…

HOLIDAY BUYING GUIDE: The A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1

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21.12.15

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HOLIDAY BUYING GUIDE: The A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1

With its distinct and geometrically harmonious dial it was unlike anything else available at the time. In the subsequent years the Lange 1 came to…

HOLIDAY BUYING GUIDE: The Rolex Yacht-Master ref. 116655

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20.12.15

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HOLIDAY BUYING GUIDE: The Rolex Yacht-Master ref. 116655

The new Everose Yacht-Master was one of the biggest hits of 2015. Far from a fad, its appeal is only intensifying as time goes by…

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19.12.15

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HOLIDAY BUYING GUIDE: The Tudor Pelagos

The Tudor Pelagos was judged the best sports watch of 2015 thanks to its finely finished titanium case, the brand new in-house movement, the beautiful…