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THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – Oris Hölstein Edition (#8)
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THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – Oris Hölstein Edition (#8)

Editor’s note: The Time+Tide team reviewed hundreds of watches in 2021. This month we’ve been counting down the Top 30 reviews of the year that…
THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Casio G-Shock Full Metal GMW-B5000GD-9 (#9)
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THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Casio G-Shock Full Metal GMW-B5000GD-9 (#9)

Editor’s note: The Time+Tide team reviewed hundreds of watches in 2021. This month we’ve been counting down the Top 30 reviews of the year that…
“Digital and luxury come together” – George Bamford reviews the new Louis Vuitton Tambour Horizon Light Up Digital
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“Digital and luxury come together” – George Bamford reviews the new Louis Vuitton Tambour Horizon Light Up Digital

Editor’s note: You’re almost certainly familiar with George Bamford, but just in case you’ve been lagging behind here’s a quick background primer. George got involved in…
THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The 2021 Audemars Piguet Code 11:59 collection (#10)
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THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The 2021 Audemars Piguet Code 11:59 collection (#10)

Editor’s note: The Time+Tide team reviewed hundreds of watches in 2021. Here we count down the Top 30 reviews of the year that you liked…
HANDS-ON: The Panerai Submersible Blu Notte boasts a bracelet to remember
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HANDS-ON: The Panerai Submersible Blu Notte boasts a bracelet to remember

Panerai is one of those brands which knows its niche and sticks by it, with a legion of loyal fans all proud to wear the…
THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Cartier Tank Must Collection (#11)
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THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Cartier Tank Must Collection (#11)

Editor’s note: The Time+Tide team reviewed hundreds of watches in 2021. Here we count down the Top 30 reviews of the year that you liked…
VIDEO: The top 10 watches of 2021 between $10k-$20k
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VIDEO: The top 10 watches of 2021 between $10k-$20k

Now we’re getting to the pointy end of the 2021 roundup, and there isn’t a single watch listed here that doesn’t mean serious business. Between…
THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Grand Seiko SBGN007 (#12)
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THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Grand Seiko SBGN007 (#12)

Editor’s note: The Time+Tide team reviewed hundreds of watches in 2021. Here we count down the Top 30 reviews of the year that you liked…
What are the differences between the Grand Seiko SLGA009 and SLGH005 “White Birch” watches?
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What are the differences between the Grand Seiko SLGA009 and SLGH005 “White Birch” watches?

Grand Seiko is wasting no time in 2022, dropping two new icy blue US Special Editions straight out of the gate and now making waves…
THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The IWC Big Pilot 43 (#13)
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THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The IWC Big Pilot 43 (#13)

Editor’s note: The Time+Tide team reviewed hundreds of watches in 2021. Here we count down the Top 30 reviews of the year that you liked…
THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Omega Aqua Terra XXL (#14)
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THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Omega Aqua Terra XXL (#14)

Editor’s note: The Time+Tide team reviewed hundreds of watches in 2021. Here we count down the Top 30 reviews of the year by online traffic.…
THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Longines Avigation BigEye Chronograph Petrol Blue Titanium (#15)
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THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Longines Avigation BigEye Chronograph Petrol Blue Titanium (#15)

Editor’s note: The Time+Tide team reviewed hundreds of watches in 2021. Here we count down the Top 30 reviews of the year that you liked…
THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The “Willard” Seiko SBP153 (#16)
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THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The “Willard” Seiko SBP153 (#16)

Editor’s note: The Time+Tide team reviewed hundreds of watches in 2021. Here we count down the Top 30 reviews of the year that you liked…
THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Grand Seiko SLGA007 140th Anniversary Limited Edition (#18)
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THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Grand Seiko SLGA007 140th Anniversary Limited Edition (#18)

Editor’s note: There were a lot of great watches released in 2021 and the Time+Tide team endeavoured to review as many of them as we possibly…
The Time+Tide audience has spoken: Your favourite watch under $1000 is…
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The Time+Tide audience has spoken: Your favourite watch under $1000 is…

With more and more people looking to buy wristwatches, it is crucial that there are more fiscally viable opportunities to join in on the fun.…
THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Bremont Broadsword Jet (#19)
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THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Bremont Broadsword Jet (#19)

Editor’s note: There were a lot of watches released in 2021 and the Time+Tide team endeavoured to review as many of them as we possibly could.…
HANDS-ON: The Panerai Submersible Goldtech OroCarbo brings a luxurious touch of hyper-masculinity to the wrist
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HANDS-ON: The Panerai Submersible Goldtech OroCarbo brings a luxurious touch of hyper-masculinity to the wrist

Black and gold as a colour combination will never fail to melt hearts, serving to imbue any watch with a sense of deluxe class no…
THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Monochrome Montre de Souscription 2 x Czapek Antarctique “Monochrome White” (#20)
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THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Monochrome Montre de Souscription 2 x Czapek Antarctique “Monochrome White” (#20)

Editor’s note: There were a lot of watches released in 2021 and the Time+Tide team endeavoured to review as many of them as we possibly could.…
THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Hublot Big Bang Integral King Gold (#22)
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THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Hublot Big Bang Integral King Gold (#22)

Editor’s note: Countless watches were released in 2021 and the Time+Tide team endeavoured to review as many of them as we possibly could. Here we count…
VIDEO: The Longines HydroConquest gets extra zing with a luxe two-tone look
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VIDEO: The Longines HydroConquest gets extra zing with a luxe two-tone look

Watch brands tend to stick to their guns, whether that’s vintage-inspired reissues or totally modern watches that aren’t afraid to keep evolving. However, Longines are…
VIDEO: Audemars Piguet’s top 5 watches of 2021
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VIDEO: Audemars Piguet’s top 5 watches of 2021

Audemars Piguet marched loudly into 2021, dropping no fewer than 16 watches before we had even hit the end of March. It was definitely a…
THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Enamel Hidden Treasures (#23)
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THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Enamel Hidden Treasures (#23)

Editor’s note: There were a lot of watches released in 2021 and the Time+Tide team endeavoured to review as many of them as we possibly could.…
THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The TAG Heuer Carrera Porsche Chronograph (#24)
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THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The TAG Heuer Carrera Porsche Chronograph (#24)

Editor’s note: There were a lot of watches released in 2021 and our team endeavoured to review as many of them as we possibly could. Here…
VIDEO: Elegance meets complication in the Longines Master Collection moonphase
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VIDEO: Elegance meets complication in the Longines Master Collection moonphase

Every watch brand has their range through which they get to brag. Finishing, design and movements are all aspects where a watchmaker can shine, and…
THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Grand Seiko SBGW264 (#25)
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THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Grand Seiko SBGW264 (#25)

Editor’s note: There were an awful lot of watches released in 2021 and our team endeavoured to review as many of them as we possibly could.…
HANDS-ON: The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Blue Sapphire
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HANDS-ON: The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Blue Sapphire

When the price of a watch crosses into six figures, you usually know that it’s getting serious. The manufacturing, finishing, movement engineering, and even the…
THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Hublot Big Bang UNICO Full Magic Gold (#26)
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THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Hublot Big Bang UNICO Full Magic Gold (#26)

Editor’s note: There were a lot of watches released in 2021 and the Time+Tide team endeavoured to review as many of them as we possibly could.…
HANDS-ON: The Hublot One Click Range explores the Swiss brand’s feminine side
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HANDS-ON: The Hublot One Click Range explores the Swiss brand’s feminine side

Hublot has a reputation that it upholds firmly. It’s one of masculinity, industrial design, and a sporty capability reinforced by adorning the wrists of celebrity…
THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Seiko Presage Studio Ghibli Castle in The Sky (#27)
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THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Seiko Presage Studio Ghibli Castle in The Sky (#27)

Editor’s note: There were a lot of watches released in 2021 and the Time+Tide team endeavoured to review as many of them as we possibly could.…
VIDEO: The 5 watches that defined TAG Heuer’s year
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VIDEO: The 5 watches that defined TAG Heuer’s year

TAG Heuer have enjoyed an eventful year, releasing some gorgeous watches that flex their capabilities beyond their standard lineups while staying true to their inherent…
THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Hublot Big Bang Integral Ceramic (#28)
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THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Hublot Big Bang Integral Ceramic (#28)

Editor’s note: There were a lot of watches released in 2021 and the Time+Tide team boldly endeavoured to review as many of them as we…
THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Seiko SPB217J (#29)
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THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Seiko SPB217J (#29)

Editor’s note: There were a lot of watches released in 2021 and the Time+Tide team endeavoured to review as many of them as we possibly could.…
THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Norqain Neverest Night Sight (#30)
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THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Norqain Neverest Night Sight (#30)

Editor’s note: There were a lot of watches released in 2021 and the Time+Tide team endeavoured to review as many of them as we possibly could.…
VIDEO: Taking flight with the Longines Spirit Collection
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VIDEO: Taking flight with the Longines Spirit Collection

Longines have bided their time in launching a comprehensive line of wrist-ready pilot watches that are suited to any occasion. While their historical contributions in…
VIDEO: The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 43mm in titanium – less large, still very much in charge
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VIDEO: The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 43mm in titanium – less large, still very much in charge

Audemars Piguet have definitely thought outside of the box with many of their recent designs, such as the Code 11:59, Royal Oak Concepts, and the…
INTRODUCING: The Seiko Presage Cocktail Time Star Bar Limited Edition
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INTRODUCING: The Seiko Presage Cocktail Time Star Bar Limited Edition

Seiko (and Grand Seiko) lead the watch world in drawing inspiration from nature, especially for their dials.  Seasons, textures, materials and surfaces, drawn together with…
INTRODUCING: The Grand Seiko Heritage Hi-Beat GMT SBGJ255 celebrates 55 Years of the 44GS
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INTRODUCING: The Grand Seiko Heritage Hi-Beat GMT SBGJ255 celebrates 55 Years of the 44GS

Limited editions have become a hot-button issue in the watch world, particularly in the past couple years and most people would agree that some of…
VIDEO: The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 43 Flyback Chronograph
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VIDEO: The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 43 Flyback Chronograph

Born in 1972, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is known for being the original luxury stainless-steel sports watch. The line has since grown and evolved,…
HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang UNICO Full Magic Gold
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HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang UNICO Full Magic Gold

Black and gold has traditionally been a colour combination that oozes refinement, having reached a peak of sophistication in the old-world charm of the Art…
Three Reasons to check out the White Birch in person, which you can now do at the boutique in Sydney (rejoice)
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Three Reasons to check out the White Birch in person, which you can now do at the boutique in Sydney (rejoice)

Attention all Grand Seiko fanatics, admirers, or just plain curious creatures! The long anticipated SLGH005 ‘White Birch’ is finally starting to land in Grand Seiko…
HANDS-ON: The Bulgari Aluminium GMT just oozes the feel-good lifestyle
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HANDS-ON: The Bulgari Aluminium GMT just oozes the feel-good lifestyle

At the end of the day, what is a GMT really all about? The Bulgari Aluminium GMT seems to sum it up quite well when…
HANDS-ON: The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT offers a sportier take on a modern classic
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HANDS-ON: The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT offers a sportier take on a modern classic

For many, myself included, the Bulgari Octo Finissimo has been a consistent benchmark for  craftsmanship, artfulness, and bravery in watchmaking. Off the top of my…
Farewell to the Omega Ploprof in steel – the tooliest of tool watches
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Farewell to the Omega Ploprof in steel – the tooliest of tool watches

The stainless-steel Omega Ploprof (a French contraction of “Plongeur Professional” i.e. professional diver) is now discontinued, leaving the titanium case as the only new option…
The Swatch x Peanuts collection unveils fun range of Snoopy and Charlie Brown watches
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The Swatch x Peanuts collection unveils fun range of Snoopy and Charlie Brown watches

It seems pretty ironic that Charles Monroe Schulz, the American cartoonist and creator of Peanuts – probably the most popular and influential comic strip in…
INTRODUCING: The Bremont Supermarine Descent II is a GMT diver with supermodel looks
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INTRODUCING: The Bremont Supermarine Descent II is a GMT diver with supermodel looks

Every once in a while, a watch just grabs me right in the feels. And oh boy, does this watch get me. I’ve been a…
DOXA dives back into their 80s catalogue with the updated 600T collection
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DOXA dives back into their 80s catalogue with the updated 600T collection

Imagine you’re heading out for a swim or a surf… the sun’s beating down and you have the day to yourself. You glance down to…
My adventure watch – this is what I wear when shooting, fishing or hunting…
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My adventure watch – this is what I wear when shooting, fishing or hunting…

My collection has some reasonably serious luxury sports watches in it from the likes of Rolex, Omega et al.  Watches that will withstand more rigours…
INTRODUCING: The Norqain Neverest Night Sight comes lumed up and ready for adventure
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INTRODUCING: The Norqain Neverest Night Sight comes lumed up and ready for adventure

In my less than a decade of collecting, I’ve come to categorise watch brands into two distinct groups. The first consists of brands that simply…
INTRODUCING: The Seiko Presage Sharp Edge GMT SPB273J1
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INTRODUCING: The Seiko Presage Sharp Edge GMT SPB273J1

The Seiko Sharp Edge GMT has been a sleeper hit of late, further blurring the lines between Seiko and Grand Seiko. Existing in the upper…
The CODE41 NB24 Edition 2 Chronograph offers complex Swiss watchmaking at an accessible price
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The CODE41 NB24 Edition 2 Chronograph offers complex Swiss watchmaking at an accessible price

If you’ve always found yourself attracted to the highly technical mechanical movements produced by the upper echelons of Swiss horology, but have been put off…
Andrew’s escape to Switzerland to visit Longines
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Andrew’s escape to Switzerland to visit Longines

This video was never scheduled to happen. However, waking up on a crisp Saturday morning in Neuchatel with Marcus our Creative Director and video master…
INTRODUCING: The Grand Seiko SBGJ253 is a GMT with a lustrous black dial
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INTRODUCING: The Grand Seiko SBGJ253 is a GMT with a lustrous black dial

There’s very little mystery left with Grand Seiko’s design strategy, especially with their Heritage collection. Often taking direct inspiration from natural scenes that surround the…
PANDEMIC BABY: Meet the watch built by two legit living legends over Zoom – the MB&F x Bulgari Legacy Machine FlyingT Allegra
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PANDEMIC BABY: Meet the watch built by two legit living legends over Zoom – the MB&F x Bulgari Legacy Machine FlyingT Allegra

What did you do to express your creativity over the COVID-19 lockdowns? Get a sourdough starter-kit? Sit with your kids and fill endless reams of…
HANDS ON: The Seiko Prospex Samurai Save The Ocean, Asia Special Edition SRPH43
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HANDS ON: The Seiko Prospex Samurai Save The Ocean, Asia Special Edition SRPH43

Seiko’s Save The Ocean series has now been around for about two years, with a very simple motive behind it. If nobody wants to go…
HANDS ON: Grand Seiko’s tool-tastic steel bezel GMTs
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HANDS ON: Grand Seiko’s tool-tastic steel bezel GMTs

I always find it interesting how certain releases seem to fly under the radar. We all remember that watch that grabbed our attention but barely…
A WEEK ON THE WRIST: The Rado Captain Cook Automatic channels 80s style with playful fun
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A WEEK ON THE WRIST: The Rado Captain Cook Automatic channels 80s style with playful fun

If the resurgence of the mullet as a fashion statement as we emerge from lockdown(s) in Australia isn’t enough to convince you, then perhaps the…
HANDS ON: The COSC-certified green goodness of the Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic 10592
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HANDS ON: The COSC-certified green goodness of the Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic 10592

This year’s green-dial train keeps on rolling with the Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic 10592, the brand’s refined take on an “everyday watch”. Able to…
A MONTH ON THE WRIST: Why I’ve already forged a special connection with my new Rolex Datejust 36 ref. 126234
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A MONTH ON THE WRIST: Why I’ve already forged a special connection with my new Rolex Datejust 36 ref. 126234

If I had to pinpoint the early origins of my journey to becoming a watch lover, I would attribute it to inheriting the passion for…
EDITOR’S PICK: A year on the wrist with the Rolex Submariner 116610LV – AKA ‘The Hulk’
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EDITOR’S PICK: A year on the wrist with the Rolex Submariner 116610LV – AKA ‘The Hulk’

Editor’s note: Nominative determinism is the theory that people are drawn to jobs that match their names. Researchers believe this is due to “implicit egotism” –…
HANDS ON: The Baume & Mercier Riviera delivers 70s style on an integrated bracelet
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HANDS ON: The Baume & Mercier Riviera delivers 70s style on an integrated bracelet

If you’re going to draw inspiration from anything, the French Riviera is as good as it gets. Baume & Mercier’s Riviera line stems from the…
Hamilton launches collaborative Capsule Collection with Mad Men’s costume designer Janie Bryant
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Hamilton launches collaborative Capsule Collection with Mad Men’s costume designer Janie Bryant

There is a school of thought that nothing is truly original, and everything that exists now is just a riff based on something that has…
MICRO MONDAYS: Get red-faced and bronze-cased with the William Wood Valiant Bronze Ruby
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MICRO MONDAYS: Get red-faced and bronze-cased with the William Wood Valiant Bronze Ruby

Perhaps it’s something we take for granted, but one of the things we can always count on is the valour and bravery of our local…
HANDS ON: The IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Top Gun Edition and Perpetual Calendar “Mojave Desert”
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HANDS ON: The IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Top Gun Edition and Perpetual Calendar “Mojave Desert”

IWC have the pilot’s watch game sussed out and their Top Gun series are among the toughest of the bunch, with a no-holds barred approach…