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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…

HOLIDAY BUYING GUIDE: The TAG Heuer Monaco Calibre 11

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18.12.15

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HOLIDAY BUYING GUIDE: The TAG Heuer Monaco Calibre 11

2015 saw TAG Heuer release the bold Heuer 01, the smart Carrera Connected and a faithful re-edition of one of the most iconic watches ever…

IN-DEPTH: The Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39 (ref. 114300)

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18.12.15

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IN-DEPTH: The Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39 (ref. 114300)

The Story in a second: This could well be the only watch you’ll ever need. There’s a concept in the world of watch enthusiasts that’s…

HOLIDAY BUYING GUIDE: The Montblanc 1858

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17.12.15

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HOLIDAY BUYING GUIDE: The Montblanc 1858

The latest addition to Montblanc’s smart and sophisticated line-up is the heritage-inspired 1958 collection. Taking design cues from pilot’s watches of yesteryear, the brand are…

INSIGHT: 20 years of the Breitling Emergency

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17.12.15

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INSIGHT: 20 years of the Breitling Emergency

There are few watches that live up to their marketing hype, and even fewer that can claim to have genuinely saved lives. Breitling has long…

HOLIDAY BUYING GUIDE: The Omega Seamaster 300 Master Co-Axial

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16.12.15

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HOLIDAY BUYING GUIDE: The Omega Seamaster 300 Master Co-Axial

The Seamaster 300 Master Co-Axial is a close to perfect everyday watch and a future classic that takes the best of Omega’s past and packs…

HOLIDAY BUYING GUIDE: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Magic Gold

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15.12.15

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HOLIDAY BUYING GUIDE: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Magic Gold

Understanding the philosophy of fusion is key to understanding Hublot. And nowhere is fusion more evident than in their proprietary Magic Gold – a high…

HOLIDAY BUYING GUIDE: The Bulgari Octo Solotempo

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15.12.15

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HOLIDAY BUYING GUIDE: The Bulgari Octo Solotempo

Possessing undeniable good looks, a prestigious design pedigree and backed up with some serious horological credibility, the Octo is a shining eight-sided star in Bulgari’s…

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic True Second video review

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10.12.15

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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic True Second video review

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/147704802″ width=”800″] [/su_vimeo] The Geophysic True Second was a late entrant in our hypothetical ‘Best Watch of 2015’ list, after its release at Watches…

IN-DEPTH: The TAG Heuer Monaco Calibre 11 (ref. CAW211P)

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09.12.15

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IN-DEPTH: The TAG Heuer Monaco Calibre 11 (ref. CAW211P)

The story in a second: 2015 saw TAG Heuer release the bold Heuer 01, the smart Carrera Connected and a faithful re-edition of one of…

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08.12.15

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HANDS-ON: The Franck Muller Vanguard

When we saw Kingston Chu’s rose gold Vanguard at the opening of the Franck Muller Sydney boutique in October, we knew we had to get…

EDITOR’S PICK: When the Empire Struck Black – Our In-Depth review of the Rolex Yacht-Master 116655

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06.12.15

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EDITOR’S PICK: When the Empire Struck Black – Our In-Depth review of the Rolex Yacht-Master 116655

Editor’s Note: Earlier this year we took one of the buzz watches of Baselworld 2015 – the stealthy Rolex Yacht-Master 116655 – for a spin around our local…

HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Italia Independent Blue

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03.12.15

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HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Italia Independent Blue

Blue has definitely been one of the big trends for 2015, and this Hublot has to be the bluest watch we’ve seen all year. Late…

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27.11.15

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IN-DEPTH: The Bulgari Diagono Magnesium

The story in a second: Bulgari’s latest addition to the avant-garde Diagono collection – the Diagono Magnesium – is a watch that challenges expectations and…

HANDS-ON: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic True Second

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24.11.15

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HANDS-ON: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic True Second

For a brand like Jaeger-LeCoultre that’s renowned for slender and refined timepieces, this year’s focus on the utilitarian Geophysic represents a slight – but significant…

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Franck Muller Vanguard Chronograph video review

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20.11.15

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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Franck Muller Vanguard Chronograph video review

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/146197169″ width=”800″] [/su_vimeo] At the forefront of Franck Muller’s 2015 releases is the sporty new take on their classic curvex case – The Vanguard…

IN-DEPTH: The Blancpain Ocean Commitment Bathyscaphe Flyback Chronograph

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19.11.15

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IN-DEPTH: The Blancpain Ocean Commitment Bathyscaphe Flyback Chronograph

The story in a second: With one of the most impressive ceramic cases we’ve seen, the only problem with this Blancpain is that it’s…

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Bulgari Octo Retrogradi video review

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17.11.15

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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Bulgari Octo Retrogradi video review

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/145925267″ width=”800″] [/su_vimeo] When we caught up with Bulgari’s Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani in Japan recently, we couldn’t take our eyes off his wrist. It…

HANDS-ON: The A. Lange & Söhne 1815 “200th Anniversary F.A. Lange” in honey gold

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16.11.15

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HANDS-ON: The A. Lange & Söhne 1815 “200th Anniversary F.A. Lange” in honey gold

The story in a second: You’ve seen yellow, red and white gold – but have you ever seen honey gold? Looking at Lange’s latest limited…

HANDS-ON: The Hublot MP-05 LaFerrari All Black

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13.11.15

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HANDS-ON: The Hublot MP-05 LaFerrari All Black

The story in a second: Meet Hublot’s version of a concept car – the MP-05 LaFerrari. We’ve explained the relationship between Ferrari and Hublot in…

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11.11.15

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IN-DEPTH: The Tudor Pelagos

The story in a second In true David and Goliath fashion, at this year’s GPHG the Tudor Pelagos saw off some of the best offerings…

News

09.11.15

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BREAKING NEWS: TAG Heuer gets connected with Android smartwatch

Hot off the digital presses, and a long eight months after it was announced at Baselworld 2015, comes the final reveal of the new ‘TAG Heuer Connected’-…

News

09.11.15

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GUIDE: The Time+Tide polo primer

In a few short weeks, Time+Tide will be sponsoring the annual Polo in the City competition – one of Australia’s premier polo meets. Now, thanks…

Introducing

06.11.15

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INTRODUCING: The Girard-Perregaux 1966 in steel

The story in a second: The most important Girard-Perregaux of 2015 isn’t the one that just won a major prize. When Antonio Calce came on…

Introducing

04.11.15

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INTRODUCING: The Montblanc 1858 Collection

The story in a second: Montblanc add another string to their bow with the 1858 Collection, a clean and classy range full of rugged charm.…

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02.11.15

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HANDS-ON: The Omega Globemaster

The story in a second: Omega release their most important watch for 20 years. Baselworld was big for Omega, with lots of new releases and…

HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang Ferrari King Gold Carbon

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29.10.15

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HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang Ferrari King Gold Carbon

The story in a second: If you love fast cars and fine watches the latest limited edition Hublot for Ferrari will get your engine revving.…

IN-DEPTH: The Tudor Fastrider Chrono (ref 42010N)

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28.10.15

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IN-DEPTH: The Tudor Fastrider Chrono (ref 42010N)

The story in a second When is a watch not a watch? When it’s an expression of freedom and adventure. It’s been a big year…

EDITOR’S PICK: The Montblanc Heritage Spirit Orbis Terrarum

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24.10.15

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EDITOR’S PICK: The Montblanc Heritage Spirit Orbis Terrarum

Editor’s note: 30 seconds. That’s how long it takes me to pick up my phone, unlock it, find the clock app, click on the world…

HANDS-ON: The Tudor Heritage Black Bay Black (reference 79220N)

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14.10.15

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HANDS-ON: The Tudor Heritage Black Bay Black (reference 79220N)

The story in a second: We’ve been waiting three long years for this watch. Now it’s here. The question is, does it live up to…

HANDS-ON: The TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 6 COSC

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13.10.15

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HANDS-ON: The TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 6 COSC

The story in a second: Confused that the Tag Heuer Carrera Calibre 6 COSC isn’t an chronograph? We were too – but not anymore. Smart…

HANDS-ON: The Longines Heritage Military COSD

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11.10.15

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HANDS-ON: The Longines Heritage Military COSD

The story in a second: Inspired by a watch designed for the British military in WWII, the Heritage Military COSD watch is the latest in…

VIDEO: Part 2, Richard Mille’s horologist explains the RM69 Erotic Tourbillon

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10.10.15

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VIDEO: Part 2, Richard Mille’s horologist explains the RM69 Erotic Tourbillon

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/141790017″ width=”800″] [/su_vimeo] As we said in Part 1, the Richard Mille Erotic Tourbillon was the most talked about watch of Watches & Wonders,…

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Panerai PAM 629 video review

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06.10.15

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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Panerai PAM 629 video review

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/141413340″ width=”800″] [/su_vimeo] The Panerai PAM 629 is one of the more hotly discussed releases of Watches & Wonders. It features the distinctive ‘California…

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Piaget Limelight Stella video review

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04.10.15

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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Piaget Limelight Stella video review

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/140999719″ width=”800″] [/su_vimeo] The Piaget Limelight Stella was one of the stand-out women’s watches debuted at Watches & Wonders. Chabi Nouri, Piaget’s International Communications…

HANDS-ON: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic Universal Time

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03.10.15

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HANDS-ON: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic Universal Time

Last year Jaeger-LeCoultre revisited the Geophysic – a utilitarian scientific watch from 1958 that was designed to travel under the North Pole. The 2014 release…

VIDEO: Cartier’s Rotonde de Cartier Trilogy Box Set at Watches & Wonders

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02.10.15

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VIDEO: Cartier’s Rotonde de Cartier Trilogy Box Set at Watches & Wonders

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/141238997″ width=”800″ autoplay=”no”] Cartier have released a limited edition box set at Watches & Wonders. Not a box set as you might know it…

HANDS-ON: The IWC Portofino Hand-Wound Day & Date

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02.10.15

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HANDS-ON: The IWC Portofino Hand-Wound Day & Date

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/147704351″ width=”800″] [/su_vimeo] Pulling off elegance with a large, muscular body is quite a challenge. It’s one IWC have tackled head on at Watches…

Interview

01.10.15

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VIDEO: Piaget – Behind the Brand

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/141239039″ width=”800″ autoplay=”no”] We speak to Piaget’s International Communications & Marketing Director, Chabi Nouri, about the spirit of “joy and positivity” that underscores the…

HANDS-ON: Montblanc at Watches & Wonders

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01.10.15

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HANDS-ON: Montblanc at Watches & Wonders

Montblanc have made a name for themselves in recent years by releasing strong, cohesively themed collections, and what they’ve brought to Watches & Wonders is…

HANDS-ON: The A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Chronograph with Pulsometer Scale

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30.09.15

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HANDS-ON: The A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Chronograph with Pulsometer Scale

The story in a second: For this year’s Watches & Wonders A. Lange & Söhne, the German masters of high-end horology, have released boutique only…

HANDS ON: We spend a day with the first ever official AFL ‘Premiership watch’ by Tissot (EXCLUSIVE REVIEW)

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27.09.15

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HANDS ON: We spend a day with the first ever official AFL ‘Premiership watch’ by Tissot (EXCLUSIVE REVIEW)

FOUNDER’S NOTE: It takes all types to run a magazine. To quote Taylor Swift, when it comes to AFL (the Australian Football League, and the…

HANDS-ON: The Bell & Ross BR 01 Skull Bronze

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24.09.15

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HANDS-ON: The Bell & Ross BR 01 Skull Bronze

The story in a second: The BR 01 Skull Bronze is the latest version of Bell & Ross’s bold Skull watches – and this time…

EDITOR’S PICK: The Louis Vuitton Escale Time Zone

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23.09.15

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EDITOR’S PICK: The Louis Vuitton Escale Time Zone

Editor’s Note: 2015 is undeniably drawing to a close, and journalists everywhere are starting to think about their ‘Best 0f 2015’ lists. It’s no different…

EDITOR’S PICK: Our review of the Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1R-001 in Rose Gold with Chocolate Dial

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19.09.15

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EDITOR’S PICK: Our review of the Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1R-001 in Rose Gold with Chocolate Dial

Editor’s Note: Earlier in the year we made the contentious statement that the buzz around Patek Philippe at Basel was focused on the wrong watch.…

IN-DEPTH: The Montblanc Heritage Chronométrie Quantième Complet

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17.09.15

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IN-DEPTH: The Montblanc Heritage Chronométrie Quantième Complet

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 PICK: The TAG Heuer Aquaracer 300 Calibre 16 Chronograph review

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15.09.15

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EDITOR’S PICK: The TAG Heuer Aquaracer 300 Calibre 16 Chronograph review

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…

Watch Reviews

26.08.15

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MY WATCH STORY: Ian’s Oris Twin Date

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…

IN-DEPTH: The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40 ref 228235 with Calibre 3255 movement

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20.08.15

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IN-DEPTH: The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40 ref 228235 with Calibre 3255 movement

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…

IN-DEPTH: Review of the Cartier Clé de Cartier

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14.08.15

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IN-DEPTH: Review of the Cartier Clé de Cartier

The story in a second New shape, case, crown and movement – with so many new features, how does the Clé de Carter manage to…

HANDS-ON: Tissot’s Baselworld highlights

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12.08.15

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HANDS-ON: Tissot’s Baselworld highlights

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…

HANDS-ON: The Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Quantième Blue Côtes de Genève

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05.08.15

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HANDS-ON: The Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Quantième Blue Côtes de Genève

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…

HANDS-ON: The Bell & Ross BR-X1 Skeleton Chronograph Rose Gold & Ceramic

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04.08.15

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HANDS-ON: The Bell & Ross BR-X1 Skeleton Chronograph Rose Gold & Ceramic

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…

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29.07.15

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IN-DEPTH: The Hublot Big Bang

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 PICK: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Calendar Meteorite

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27.07.15

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EDITOR’S PICK: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Calendar Meteorite

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…

IN-DEPTH: The IWC Portugieser Annual Calendar

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22.07.15

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IN-DEPTH: The IWC Portugieser Annual Calendar

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.…

EDITOR’S PICK: Montblanc Villeret Tourbillon Cylindrique Geospheres

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21.07.15

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EDITOR’S PICK: Montblanc Villeret Tourbillon Cylindrique Geospheres

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 –…

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20.07.15

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INSIGHT: How Cartier watches are made

Author’s Note: It was a cold day in March, earlier this year, when we paid a visit to the home of Cartier to understand how its…

INSIGHT: 10 years of the Hublot Big Bang

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17.07.15

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INSIGHT: 10 years of the Hublot Big Bang

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…

HANDS-ON: The Bell & Ross Vintage WWI Edición Limitada

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15.07.15

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HANDS-ON: The Bell & Ross Vintage WWI Edición Limitada

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…

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14.07.15

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IN-DEPTH: The Tudor North Flag

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…

NEWS: Maurice Lacroix to be sold by DKSH

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13.07.15

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NEWS: Maurice Lacroix to be sold by DKSH

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 PICK: The Hublot Classic Fusion King Gold Blue

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10.07.15

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EDITOR’S PICK: The Hublot Classic Fusion King Gold Blue

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…