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The new 36.5mm Grand Seiko SBGW289 has fans rejoicing at the possibilities beyond this kira-zuri cherry blossom limited edition

13.04.22

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The new 36.5mm Grand Seiko SBGW289 has fans rejoicing at the possibilities beyond this kira-zuri cherry blossom limited edition

When a compact and classically dimensioned watch is debuted, a tiny-wrister bat signal is lit high in the sky for me to rush and cover…

Inside the Bremont x Williams event for the Australian Grand Prix

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12.04.22

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Inside the Bremont x Williams event for the Australian Grand Prix

The Bremont boutique in Melbourne is nestled within the halls of St. Collins Lane, a shopping arcade in the heart of the city centre. Last…

IN-DEPTH: The Hamilton Khaki Field Titanium Automatic collection upgrades one of the best-priced field watches around

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12.04.22

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IN-DEPTH: The Hamilton Khaki Field Titanium Automatic collection upgrades one of the best-priced field watches around

Even if you’ve only been into watches for a short amount of time, the chances are pretty high that you’ve heard about the Hamilton Khaki…

The circuit breakers: Watchspotting at the 2022 Australian Grand Prix

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12.04.22

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The circuit breakers: Watchspotting at the 2022 Australian Grand Prix

Last week’s Australian Grand Prix set a new record for the highest attended weekend sporting event ever staged in Melbourne. That’s no mean feat in a…

VIDEO: From a slimline flying tourbillon to a retro stunner in green – the Chopard 2022 releases

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08.04.22

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VIDEO: From a slimline flying tourbillon to a retro stunner in green – the Chopard 2022 releases

If variety is the spice of life, Chopard broke out the chilli sauce for Watches & Wonders 2022. Their large range of releases covered a…

VIDEO: Ingenuity meets head-turning design in the Parmigiani Fleurier collection

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07.04.22

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VIDEO: Ingenuity meets head-turning design in the Parmigiani Fleurier collection

Parmigiani Fleurier is one of those hidden-gem brands that somehow remains out of the spotlight, yet permeates luxury watch culture in almost every sphere. Whether…

INTRODUCING: TAG Heuer’s Connected Calibre E4 Golf Edition will put you on the fairway to heaven

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07.04.22

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INTRODUCING: TAG Heuer’s Connected Calibre E4 Golf Edition will put you on the fairway to heaven

Last week, TAG Heuer’s Managing Director of their Connected Watch, Teddy Florent, shared a remarkable statistic with Time+Tide. According to the brand’s research, he told…

Watch Reviews

07.04.22

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VIDEO: Jaeger-LeCoultre introduce a brand new complication inspired by shooting stars

This is a year of celestial celebration for Jaeger-LeCoultre with “The Stellar Odyssey” collection paying tribute to the centuries-old marriage of astronomy and horology in…

VIDEO: The Oris Propilot X get a revamp and some fresh new colours

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06.04.22

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VIDEO: The Oris Propilot X get a revamp and some fresh new colours

The ProPilot from Oris has long been a bit of a side character for the brand, with the aviation-inspired look having a fairly niche appeal…

Watch Reviews

05.04.22

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VIDEO: Hublot show it’s hip to be square with a brand new case shape amongst their 2022 novelties

This Watches & Wonders, Hublot delivered another head-turning collection with a new square case shape, a fresh array of coloured ceramic pieces and another collaboration…

VIDEO: Diving into Panerai’s retooled Submersible Range at Watches & Wonders 2022

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04.04.22

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VIDEO: Diving into Panerai’s retooled Submersible Range at Watches & Wonders 2022

The Submersible has always been Panerai’s hardcore tool watch since it launched as its own standalone collection in 2019. With some of Panerai’s other collections…

VIDEO: Cartier plays their greatest hits album along with a few new surprises…

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04.04.22

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VIDEO: Cartier plays their greatest hits album along with a few new surprises…

The Cartier Tank really needs no introduction, it is one of the few pieces that truly deserves icon status. But this year’s novelties from the…

VIDEO: Head to head – what’s the best Patek Philippe release of Watches & Wonders?

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03.04.22

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VIDEO: Head to head – what’s the best Patek Philippe release of Watches & Wonders?

“We’re here at the pinnacle of watchmaking – the top tier of the holy trinity!” That’s how Zach introduces Patek Philippe in this video with…

VIDEO: Zenith doubles down on the Chronomaster Sport line

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03.04.22

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VIDEO: Zenith doubles down on the Chronomaster Sport line

Last year, Zenith’s Head of Product, Romain Marietta admitted he was “shocked” by the runaway success of the Chronomaster Sport. “We knew it would be…

The Tudor Black Bay Pro – first impressions from a die-hard Tudor fan

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02.04.22

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The Tudor Black Bay Pro – first impressions from a die-hard Tudor fan

What Tudor would release at this year’s Watches and Wonders was one of the big talking points among collectors and enthusiasts. The sister brand to…

VIDEO: The return of the 222 – our first take on Vacheron Constantin’s new releases

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01.04.22

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VIDEO: The return of the 222 – our first take on Vacheron Constantin’s new releases

In this video, Jeremy and Zach take a look at Vacheron Constantin‘s new releases and one of the immediate highlights: the Historiques 222. You might…

VIDEO: Zach & Ricardo react to the Grand Seiko novelties (spoiler alert: they’re pretty excited…)

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01.04.22

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VIDEO: Zach & Ricardo react to the Grand Seiko novelties (spoiler alert: they’re pretty excited…)

Our latest video is courtesy of the Grand Seiko novelties which caused a pretty big stir amongst the team and wider watch community with the…

VIDEO: Zach and Ricardo react to the new Tudor releases from Watches & Wonders

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01.04.22

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VIDEO: Zach and Ricardo react to the new Tudor releases from Watches & Wonders

Editor’s Note: Watches & Wonders is the biggest watch fair of the year and, with nearly 40 brands presenting, there is a ton of ground…

VIDEO: The slinky brilliance of the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Ultra – the thinnest mechanical watch of all time

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01.04.22

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VIDEO: The slinky brilliance of the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Ultra – the thinnest mechanical watch of all time

You’ve probably seen by now that the watch that keeps breaking records has just broken another, becoming the indisputably thinnest mechanical watch of all time.…

TAG Heuer puts the novel in novelty with new tourbillon chronograph cased in diamond-set aluminum

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31.03.22

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TAG Heuer puts the novel in novelty with new tourbillon chronograph cased in diamond-set aluminum

Novelty. It is a term utilised by watch manufacturers across the board in regard to their new releases for a given period or year. But…

WATCHES & WONDERS: Rolex drops some big surprises amongst its novelties for 2022

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30.03.22

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WATCHES & WONDERS: Rolex drops some big surprises amongst its novelties for 2022

Editor’s Note: Watches & Wonders is the biggest watch fair of the year and, with nearly 40 brands presenting, there is a ton of ground…

WATCHES & WONDERS: Tudor collection overview

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30.03.22

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WATCHES & WONDERS: Tudor collection overview

Editor’s Note: Watches & Wonders is the biggest watch fair of the year, and, with nearly 40 brands presenting, there is a ton of ground…

HANDS-ON: IWC reveal two new Top Gun Chronographs in “Lake Tahoe White” & “Woodland Green” ceramic

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30.03.22

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HANDS-ON: IWC reveal two new Top Gun Chronographs in “Lake Tahoe White” & “Woodland Green” ceramic

Top Gun editions have been a staple of IWC’s catalogue since 2007. Over the years, the collection has become a space of exploration for the…

WATCHES & WONDERS: The IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Top Gun collection expands

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30.03.22

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WATCHES & WONDERS: The IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Top Gun collection expands

Editor’s Note: Watches & Wonders means a bombardment of fresh releases, so we’re offering a quick overview of each brand’s new novelties – touching on…

WATCHES & WONDERS: The H. Moser & Cie. Pioneer Cylindrical Tourbillon Skeleton

Watch Reviews

29.03.22

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WATCHES & WONDERS: The H. Moser & Cie. Pioneer Cylindrical Tourbillon Skeleton

Editor’s Note: Watches & Wonders is the biggest watch fair of the year and, with nearly 40 brands presenting, there is a ton of ground to…

Introducing

28.03.22

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INTRODUCING: The Longines Elegant Collection is a modern ode to simplicity

Longines is a brand that knows how to use their heritage, which you would expect from the company with the world’s oldest active registered trademark…

Grand Seiko celebrates the 44GS with a slimmed-down duo of SLGA013 and SLGH009

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28.03.22

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Grand Seiko celebrates the 44GS with a slimmed-down duo of SLGA013 and SLGH009

Never ones to shy away from a party, Grand Seiko release the SLGA013 and SLGH009. Celebrating the 55th anniversary of the 44GS, these Heritage collection…

From the world’s thinnest dive watch to an absolute monster, the NOVE Trident Automatic and Atlantean are dive watches with a difference

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26.03.22

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From the world’s thinnest dive watch to an absolute monster, the NOVE Trident Automatic and Atlantean are dive watches with a difference

There are lots of buzzwords that fly around the realm of microbrands. Innovation, function, craftsmanship — they all serve the purpose of validating a watch…

The LeJour Seacolt Diver is a modern dive watch with vintage swagger

Watch Reviews

25.03.22

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The LeJour Seacolt Diver is a modern dive watch with vintage swagger

Although the name LeJour conjures up the idea of something fleeting and trendy, that portrayal of the brand couldn’t be further from the truth. The…

Hands On

24.03.22

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HANDS-ON: The Seiko Black Series makes a welcome return with the stealth of a ninja

It should come as no surprise that a second round of additions to Seiko’s Black Series have arrived, given the instant success of the first…

Introducing

23.03.22

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INTRODUCING: The Longines Spirit Zulu Time collection is upgraded with a COSC-certified GMT calibre

The Longines Spirit collection was one of the most instantly successful new watch releases from a big brand in years, with not a single detail…

Hulk vs Hulk: How the new green Omega Seamaster Professional smashes differently

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19.03.22

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Hulk vs Hulk: How the new green Omega Seamaster Professional smashes differently

You’d be hard pressed to find a watch brand that hasn’t released a green watch in recent times. The new green Seamaster Professional Diver 300M…

No, the dial of the Moritz Grossmann Central Second Purple isn’t a pigment of your imagination

Introducing

18.03.22

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No, the dial of the Moritz Grossmann Central Second Purple isn’t a pigment of your imagination

If you’re not already familiar with all of the Glashütte watchmakers, you may not have come across Moritz Grossman before. They might not enjoy the…

Hands On

18.03.22

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HANDS-ON: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Nonantième is a fitting birthday celebration of a truly classic watch

It’s not often that a 90th anniversary is celebrated with as much grandeur as say a 50th for example, but Jaeger-LeCoultre like to celebrate a…

HANDS-ON: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Seconds stands out in the sea of green

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16.03.22

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HANDS-ON: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Seconds stands out in the sea of green

Jaeger-LeCoultre are seemingly incapable of producing a watch that doesn’t melt the hearts and wallets of watch enthusiasts worldwide, as they have proven again with…

VIDEO: The TAG Heuer Connected 42mm is the biggest leap forward for Swiss smartwatches yet

Hands On

13.03.22

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VIDEO: The TAG Heuer Connected 42mm is the biggest leap forward for Swiss smartwatches yet

Since its introduction in 2015, the TAG Heuer Connected has seen a number of iterations, all sitting atop the luxury smartwatch pile. With the new…

VIDEO: The TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E4 delivers a leaner and meaner smartwatch than its predecessor

Hands On

10.03.22

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VIDEO: The TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E4 delivers a leaner and meaner smartwatch than its predecessor

A front-runner in the world of luxury smartwatches, TAG Heuer pushes the envelope of innovation further with the new TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E4 45mm.…

The new Glashütte Original SeaQ Panorama Date Reed Green delivers more than your typical diver

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10.03.22

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The new Glashütte Original SeaQ Panorama Date Reed Green delivers more than your typical diver

The diver’s category, pun alert, is already saturated in the watch marketplace. Many of their design cues are quite fixed, as in order to be…

How I changed my mind about the Rolex Explorer II (and why it now rarely leaves my wrist…)

Opinion

09.03.22

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How I changed my mind about the Rolex Explorer II (and why it now rarely leaves my wrist…)

A long time ago in a land far away (2012 / Canada), I embarked on the journey of watch collecting. I had saved enough to…

Taste the new Omega Aqua Terra rainbow and consider these (very strong) selling points

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08.03.22

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Taste the new Omega Aqua Terra rainbow and consider these (very strong) selling points

At Time+Tide, we are every bit as much watch enthusiasts as we are journalists. We have our ears to the ground, checking our Instagram feeds,…

Bremont celebrates Williams Racing partnership with the WR-22 chronograph and racing box set

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08.03.22

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Bremont celebrates Williams Racing partnership with the WR-22 chronograph and racing box set

The 2022 Formula 1 racing season is set to kick off this month in Bahrain, and motorheads the world over couldn’t be more primed. Interest…

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06.03.22

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Everything you need to know about NOMOS

If you’ve been around the watch hobby for a while, NOMOS is one of the brands that will have surely stood out when you first…

Introducing

02.03.22

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INTRODUCING: The tiny modification to the Longines Spirit 37 collection that make the watches even better

When the Longines Spirit collection originally dropped, perfection was on everybody’s mind. The design was fresh enough to be exciting, yet familiar enough to feel…

Hands On

28.02.22

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HANDS-ON: The Seiko SLA055J1 Save The Ocean Limited Edition

Seiko’s Save The Ocean series has been a favourite among the brand’s fans for years, with the charitable contributions and environmental associations delivering a host…

Micro Mondays

28.02.22

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MICRO MONDAYS: The Héron Gladiateur delivers tough, Spartan looks elevated by a cracker of a bezel

How on earth can anyone be expected to choose their next watch these days? It almost seems like there are hundreds of new Kickstarter microbrands…

IN-DEPTH: The LeJour Coral Diver – vintage notes with unique twists at an attainable cost

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26.02.22

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IN-DEPTH: The LeJour Coral Diver – vintage notes with unique twists at an attainable cost

If you thought that a resurrected brand famed for its 1970s chronographs would be pigeonholed with its releases, think again. LeJour in 2022 is a…

Hands On

24.02.22

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HANDS ON: The NOMOS Tangente neomatik platinum grey is a monochrome twist on Bauhaus style

Synonymous with high quality and original design, NOMOS serves up an update to one of their most emphatically Bauhaus designs. This pairing of Tangente models…

More compact, thinner and “time only” – the Hublot Big Bang Integral in 40mm

Introducing

22.02.22

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More compact, thinner and “time only” – the Hublot Big Bang Integral in 40mm

The Hublot Integral, as its name suggests, has been a core representation of the sports-watch brand for quite some time now. It’s seen its fair…

VIDEO: The TAG Heuer Autavia Chronometer Flyback 60th Anniversary DLC

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20.02.22

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VIDEO: The TAG Heuer Autavia Chronometer Flyback 60th Anniversary DLC

With the introduction of the new TAG Heuer Autavia Chronometer Flyback Chronograph 60th Anniversary Silver dial, the brand bought back a classic design to one…

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17.02.22

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The Hublot Yellow Gold collection is a return to the brand’s trailblazing roots

It’s hard to remember a time when ultra-luxe sport watches weren’t available on rubber. Today, buyers can choose from Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak Offshore, Zenith’s…

Bulgari flexes their mechanical mastery with new Octo Roma models

Introducing

16.02.22

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Bulgari flexes their mechanical mastery with new Octo Roma models

Bulgari has become increasingly known for their achievements in chasing down thinness records and contributing to the craze of integrated bracelet sports watches. Introduced in…

With the Nautilus 5711 now gone, three independents look to usurp the integrated sports watch throne

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14.02.22

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With the Nautilus 5711 now gone, three independents look to usurp the integrated sports watch throne

I know that 5711 Nautilus talk is getting a bit old. Run ending green dials, Tiffany blue dial madness, $6.5m dollar bids at auction etc.…

Hamilton brings back ’70s feels with two new PSR models

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13.02.22

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Hamilton brings back ’70s feels with two new PSR models

Finding yourself reminiscing the times of yesteryear, when the streets were graced by first-generation Dodge Challengers, speakers blaring the sweet sounds of Simon and Garfunkel?…

Grand Seiko’s family tree grows with their new SLGH011 “Green Birch”

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11.02.22

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Grand Seiko’s family tree grows with their new SLGH011 “Green Birch”

When the original Grand Seiko SLGH005 “White Birch” was first unveiled, I was overjoyed that their 9SA5 hi-beat caliber had made its way into the…

The NOVE Gemini is an elaborate alt take on a reversible-dial watch

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10.02.22

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The NOVE Gemini is an elaborate alt take on a reversible-dial watch

Oversaturation is real in the world of microbrands. Just count how many vintage or retro-inspired $300 dive watches you see scrolling through the pages on…

CHEAP BASTARD: The Leff Amsterdam Tube Watch

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10.02.22

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CHEAP BASTARD: The Leff Amsterdam Tube Watch

Okay, you got us, this piece is a smidge over the $500 AUD benchmark that we hold so dear at this penny-pinching, open-your-wallet-and-moth-flies-out column. But the…

Introducing

09.02.22

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INTRODUCING: The TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 200 collection

The Aquaracer line from TAG Heuer has become as iconic to the history of the brand as the Monaco and the Carrera, given that it…

Why I bought a vintage Seiko pocket watch

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08.02.22

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Why I bought a vintage Seiko pocket watch

This 1974 Seiko pocket watch ref 6602-9010, stands apart from all my other timepieces. Today the convenience of a hands-free wristwatch has seen pocket watches mostly…

Micro Mondays

07.02.22

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MICRO MONDAYS: Australia’s border is (finally) opening up again. To celebrate we’re looking back at one of our favourite microbrand GMTs

Editor’s note: Big news today out of Australia today. The hard border closure (in place since March 2020) will be removed as of February 21!…

To the moon and back: How I finally bought an Omega Speedmaster

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06.02.22

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To the moon and back: How I finally bought an Omega Speedmaster

If you open up Google and type in “Why do I have a hard time choosing an Omega Speedmaster?”, chances are your first non-ad result…

Why the new Richard Mille RM 35-03 is the perfect match for Rafael Nadal

Opinion

04.02.22

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Why the new Richard Mille RM 35-03 is the perfect match for Rafael Nadal

Brand ambassadors and partnerships are abundant in the watch industry, but the most successful pairings are born from a true tie-in to the timepiece and…

REC Watches recycle parts from iconic motorbikes to create the TTT Escape and TTT Icon1000

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03.02.22

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REC Watches recycle parts from iconic motorbikes to create the TTT Escape and TTT Icon1000

Danish microbrand REC Watches has been revving up fans of motoring and horology since 2014, creating unique (and we mean truly unique) timepieces that celebrate…

VIDEO: G-Shock’s next evolution of the CasiOak and more

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03.02.22

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VIDEO: G-Shock’s next evolution of the CasiOak and more

Casio’s G-Shock are one of the most quietly prolific brands out there. The catalogue is massive, and there’s no point in making a big deal…