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IN-DEPTH:  The Tissot T-Touch Expert Solar
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IN-DEPTH:  The Tissot T-Touch Expert Solar

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 PICK: The Vacheron Constantin Harmony Tourbillon Chronograph Caliber 3200
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EDITOR’S PICK: The Vacheron Constantin Harmony Tourbillon Chronograph Caliber 3200

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 PICK: The Oris Divers Sixty-Five
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EDITOR’S PICK: The Oris Divers Sixty-Five

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…
HANDS-ON: The
 Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece Gravity 2015 collection
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HANDS-ON: The
 Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece Gravity 2015 collection

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…
HANDS-ON: The TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 18 Telemeter
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HANDS-ON: The TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 18 Telemeter

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…
HANDS-ON: The Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1R-001 in Rose Gold with Chocolate Dial
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HANDS-ON: The Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1R-001 in Rose Gold with Chocolate Dial

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…
IN-DEPTH: The Omega Seamaster 300 Master Co-Axial
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IN-DEPTH: The Omega Seamaster 300 Master Co-Axial

 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 PICK: The Montblanc Heritage Chronometrie Dual Time
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EDITOR’S PICK: The Montblanc Heritage Chronometrie Dual Time

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. …
HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang Chrono Perpetual Calendar
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HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang Chrono Perpetual Calendar

The story in a second: Hublot add an extra ingredient into their trademark fusion recipe – a perpetual calendar. The resulting watch is still full…
HANDS-ON: The Bell & Ross BR03-94 Rafale
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HANDS-ON: The Bell & Ross BR03-94 Rafale

The story in a second: There’s rarely been a better marriage of aviation and horology than the latest Bell & Ross limited edition – the…
HANDS-ON: The Bausele Terra Australis
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HANDS-ON: The Bausele Terra Australis

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:…
HANDS-ON: The Tangramatic 39 Alpha Brown California
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HANDS-ON: The Tangramatic 39 Alpha Brown California

The Worn & Wound Take: As part of Australian Watch Week we ask microbrand haven Worn & Wound for their off the cuff takes on every…
HANDS-ON: The Aegir Instruments CD-2 (Concept Diver 2)
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HANDS-ON: The Aegir Instruments CD-2 (Concept Diver 2)

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:…
HANDS-ON: The Erroyl E30 Heritage White
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HANDS-ON: The Erroyl E30 Heritage White

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:…
HANDS-ON: The Haigh & Hastings M2 Diver
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HANDS-ON: The Haigh & Hastings M2 Diver

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:…
HANDS-ON: The Melbourne Watch Company Portsea
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HANDS-ON: The Melbourne Watch Company Portsea

The Worn & Wound Take: As part of Australian Watch Week we ask microbrand haven Worn & Wound for their off the cuff takes on every…
HANDS-ON: The Montblanc Heritage Spirit Orbis Terrarum
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HANDS-ON: The Montblanc Heritage Spirit Orbis Terrarum

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…
HANDS-ON: The Bell & Ross BR03-92 Desert Type
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HANDS-ON: The Bell & Ross BR03-92 Desert Type

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…
IN-DEPTH: The TAG Heuer Aquaracer 300 Calibre 16 Chronograph ceramic bezel
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IN-DEPTH: The TAG Heuer Aquaracer 300 Calibre 16 Chronograph ceramic bezel

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…
HANDS-ON: The Montblanc Heritage Chronometrie Annual Calendar Vasco da Gama
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HANDS-ON: The Montblanc Heritage Chronometrie Annual Calendar Vasco da Gama

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.…
INTRODUCING: The Breitling Avenger Blackbird 44
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INTRODUCING: The Breitling Avenger Blackbird 44

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…
HANDS-ON: The Omega Speedmaster Skywalker X-33 Solar Impulse
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HANDS-ON: The Omega Speedmaster Skywalker X-33 Solar Impulse

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…
HANDS-ON: The Patek Philippe split-seconds chronograph Ref.5370P
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HANDS-ON: The Patek Philippe split-seconds chronograph Ref.5370P

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…
HANDS-ON: The Hublot Classic Fusion King Gold Blue
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HANDS-ON: The Hublot Classic Fusion King Gold Blue

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…
HANDS-ON: The TAG Heuer Monaco V4 Phantom
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HANDS-ON: The TAG Heuer Monaco V4 Phantom

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…
HANDS-ON: The Oris Divers Sixty-Five
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HANDS-ON: The Oris Divers Sixty-Five

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…
HANDS-ON: The Nomos Minimatik
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HANDS-ON: The Nomos Minimatik

 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…
HANDS-ON: The Longines Symphonette
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HANDS-ON: The Longines Symphonette

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.…
HANDS-ON: The Louis Vuitton Escale Time Zone
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HANDS-ON: The Louis Vuitton Escale Time Zone

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…
REVIEW: Suigeneric straps
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REVIEW: Suigeneric straps

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…
HANDS-ON: The Panerai Radiomir Firenze 3 Days Acciaco (PAM604)
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HANDS-ON: The Panerai Radiomir Firenze 3 Days Acciaco (PAM604)

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…
VIDEO: Jimmy Fallon gives his father-in-law a Bremont on live TV
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VIDEO: Jimmy Fallon gives his father-in-law a Bremont on live TV

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…
HANDS-ON: The Tudor Pelagos Blue (ref 25600TB)
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HANDS-ON: The Tudor Pelagos Blue (ref 25600TB)

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…
VIDEO: Surviving the Tissot T-Touch Solar Experience
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VIDEO: Surviving the Tissot T-Touch Solar Experience

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…
HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Full Magic Gold
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HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Full Magic Gold

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…
HANDS-ON: The Longines Pulsometer Chronograph
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HANDS-ON: The Longines Pulsometer Chronograph

 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…
HANDS-ON: The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master 116655 in Everose with new Oysterflex bracelet
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HANDS-ON: The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master 116655 in Everose with new Oysterflex bracelet

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…
HANDS-ON: The Blancpain Villeret Grande Date
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HANDS-ON: The Blancpain Villeret Grande Date

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…
HANDS-ON: The Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Chronograph
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HANDS-ON: The Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Chronograph

The story in a second: The Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Chronograph is the sort of watch Tissot excel at – clean style, quality construction and…
FIRST-LOOK: The Bell & Ross BR-X1 Carbon Forgé
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FIRST-LOOK: The Bell & Ross BR-X1 Carbon Forgé

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.…
HANDS-ON: The Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time Ref. 5524
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HANDS-ON: The Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time Ref. 5524

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…
HANDS-ON: The Longines Heritage Diver 1967
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HANDS-ON: The Longines Heritage Diver 1967

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,…
HANDS ON: Montblanc Tourbillon Cylindrical Geosphere Vasco da Gama
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HANDS ON: Montblanc Tourbillon Cylindrical Geosphere Vasco da Gama

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 –…
HANDS-ON: The TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer 01
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HANDS-ON: The TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer 01

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…
HANDS-ON: The Tudor North Flag (with in-house MT5621 movement)
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HANDS-ON: The Tudor North Flag (with in-house MT5621 movement)

The story in a second: The Tudor North Flag is the first Tudor with an in-house movement, the first with a sapphire caseback and the…
IN-DEPTH: Mastering Time – exploring TAG Heuer’s automotive roots
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IN-DEPTH: Mastering Time – exploring TAG Heuer’s automotive roots

TAG Heuer and motorsports are like peanut butter and jam. Both are great on their own, but something special, almost magical, happens when you combine…
IN-DEPTH: The watches of The Night of Omega Firsts
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IN-DEPTH: The watches of The Night of Omega Firsts

We’ve told you about The Night of Omega Firsts. You’ve seen the video of Omega Museum manager Petros Protopapas in action. We’ve run out of…
PRE-BASEL: The Bell & Ross BR03-92 Ceramic Military Type
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PRE-BASEL: The Bell & Ross BR03-92 Ceramic Military Type

The story in a second: Bell & Ross has given their classic 42mm BR03 tool watch a military makeover. HUA! The latest version of Bell…
FOLLOWER REVIEW: David’s Tissot Couturier
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FOLLOWER REVIEW: David’s Tissot Couturier

Your name: David Follow: @david_witko 
Your watch: Tissot Couturier 
When – did you get this watch? It’s been two years with my daily Tissot Couturier and I’ve…
HANDS-ON: The Baume & Mercier Classima
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HANDS-ON: The Baume & Mercier Classima

The story in a second: The new-look Baume & Mercier Classima was designed to be an entry point into the world of fine watches. As…
HANDS-ON: The Cartier Crash Skeleton
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HANDS-ON: The Cartier Crash Skeleton

The story in a second: The sculptural new Cartier Crash Skeleton is a watch with a backstory that sounds like it’s straight from J G…
PRE-BASEL: Hands-on with the Bulgari Octo Blue
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PRE-BASEL: Hands-on with the Bulgari Octo Blue

First Impressions: Slipping the gleaming Bulgari Octo onto your wrist you can’t help but draw comparisons to the Royal Oak and the Nautilus. And there’s…
IN-DEPTH: The Tudor Heritage Ranger and the original Ranger side-by-side
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IN-DEPTH: The Tudor Heritage Ranger and the original Ranger side-by-side

Last year Tudor continued the march of their increasingly impressive Heritage collection with the addition of the Tudor Heritage Ranger, a simple three handed watch…
HANDS ON: The IWC Portugieser Hand-Wound Eight Days Edition “75th Anniversary”
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HANDS ON: The IWC Portugieser Hand-Wound Eight Days Edition “75th Anniversary”

The story in a second: When the first Portuguese was produced in 1939 it was an oversized oddity. 75 years later and it’s an early…
HANDS ON: The Audemars Piguet Millenary Quadriennium
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HANDS ON: The Audemars Piguet Millenary Quadriennium

The story in a second: Audemars Piguet have developed a cool new calendar complication, but the watch it’s showcased in fails to deliver as a…
HANDS ON: The Hublot Classic Fusion Aerofusion Moonphase
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HANDS ON: The Hublot Classic Fusion Aerofusion Moonphase

Updated with live pictures. First impressions: Hublot are known for their über-contemporary and tool-like watches. So what will a Hublot look like with the typically…
IN-DEPTH: The Bell & Ross Vintage BR 123 Original Beige
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IN-DEPTH: The Bell & Ross Vintage BR 123 Original Beige

The story in a second: Beige by name (and by face) but certainly not beige by nature. This watch doesn’t overwhelm at first with its…
PRE-BASEL: The Frederique Constant Classic Manufacture Worldtimer Blue
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PRE-BASEL: The Frederique Constant Classic Manufacture Worldtimer Blue

First Impressions: The Frederique Constant Worldtimer has been given a (facelift) with a minimal pricelift. The young brand continues to offer exceptional value. Increasingly Frederique…
PRE-BASEL: The Longines Conquest Classic Moonphase
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PRE-BASEL: The Longines Conquest Classic Moonphase

The Longines Conquest  was one of the great names in everyday elegance from the golden era of watch design in the mid-’50s. When it was…
HANDS ON: The IWC Portugieser Annual Calendar
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HANDS ON: The IWC Portugieser Annual Calendar

There must have been nerves. There must have been second thoughts. Because you only tend to fix things when they’re broken. And the Portugese, which…
HANDS ON: Piaget Altiplano Chronograph
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HANDS ON: Piaget Altiplano Chronograph

    UPDATES WITH PICTURES AND PRICING INFORMATION Piaget Altiplano Chronograph Pricing: 26,800 CHF (in pink gold) Most brands have a schtick. Something that they are…
HANDS ON: (UPDATED) The Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 Carbotech 3 Days Automatic PAM (PAM00616)
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HANDS ON: (UPDATED) The Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 Carbotech 3 Days Automatic PAM (PAM00616)

UPDATED WITH LIVE PICTURES AND PRICE LUMINOR SUBMERSIBLE 1950 CARBOTECHTM 3 DAYS AUTOMATIC PRICE: 15700 EURO (ROUGHLY $22,000 AUD) Say hello to the watch that Paneristi will…
HANDS ON: The Audemars Piguet Two-Tone Royal Oak 15400
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HANDS ON: The Audemars Piguet Two-Tone Royal Oak 15400

I’ve been saying for years that two-tone is making a come back. And it looks like, with the release of the Audemars Piguet Two Tone…