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Opinion

19.04.20

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OPINION: 3 reasons why collecting watches is meaningful, even in a crisis

Is collecting mechanical watches meaningful? I’ve thought about this existential question quite a bit. Recently I was fortunate to spend some time chatting with Leonid…

Introducing

19.04.20

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INTRODUCING: The new Cartier Santos-Dumont XL gets a mechanical upgrade and adds just 0.2mm in thickness

At SIHH in 2019, Cartier released something very special, and oddly, it was powered by stock standard quartz. The Cartier Santos-Dumont was met with a…

Nick’s 5 favourite new watches from the first quarter of 2020, including Audemars Piguet, Bulgari and H. Moser & Cie

Lists

19.04.20

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Nick’s 5 favourite new watches from the first quarter of 2020, including Audemars Piguet, Bulgari and H. Moser & Cie

For anyone reading this in April 2020, you’ll agree that it’s a strange time to be alive. Somehow, we have already seen three months of…

Hunting (and catching) the epic and rare Seiko SBWA001 from 1999, the first-ever Spring Drive watch

Watch Reviews

18.04.20

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Hunting (and catching) the epic and rare Seiko SBWA001 from 1999, the first-ever Spring Drive watch

The turn of the century gave us Y2K hysteria, the first use of the Euro as currency and the Spring Drive movement. That’s right, in…

VIDEO: All three limited edition watches from the new Seiko 55th Anniversary dive watch collection

Watch Reviews

18.04.20

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VIDEO: All three limited edition watches from the new Seiko 55th Anniversary dive watch collection

This year, Seiko is celebrating 55 years since their first-ever dive watch, which was released in 1965. Since then, the dive watch has become a…

A month in iso with the Timex Q, a watch that reconnected me with the fun in collecting

Opinion

17.04.20

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A month in iso with the Timex Q, a watch that reconnected me with the fun in collecting

Watch collecting is fun. At least it should be, which means that from time to time, you have to get back to basics and enjoy…

LVMH is out, Basel is dead, so here’s the three things I won’t miss and the one tasty grilled treat that I will…

News

17.04.20

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LVMH is out, Basel is dead, so here’s the three things I won’t miss and the one tasty grilled treat that I will…

Stick a fork in Basel, she’s done. LVMH has just announced they’re following Rolex and Patek to Geneva in April of 2021. And I choose…

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: What, there’ve been some watches released? I beg your pardon?

News

17.04.20

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: What, there’ve been some watches released? I beg your pardon?

Miracle of miracles, it’s a Friday Wind Down that is not another miserable news bulletin about a global pandemic that is coming for our lives…

Our 4 picks from the new IWC, Breitling, Bell & Ross and Montblanc 2020 releases

Lists

17.04.20

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Our 4 picks from the new IWC, Breitling, Bell & Ross and Montblanc 2020 releases

When it rains it drips. And in April 2020, at a time when we need it most – our kingdom for some new watches to…

Zenith’s 2020 Collection for men, a flyover with CEO Julien Tornare

Introducing

17.04.20

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Zenith’s 2020 Collection for men, a flyover with CEO Julien Tornare

With the sell-out success of the Revolution ‘Cover Girl’ Limited Edition, and the astonishing Midnight Collection for women launched in January, Zenith are officially on…

HANDS-ON: The Monta Oceanking, a watch price-positioned between Seiko and Tudor

Watch Reviews

17.04.20

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HANDS-ON: The Monta Oceanking, a watch price-positioned between Seiko and Tudor

When the Monta Oceanking arrived one day, I didn’t quite know what to make of it. Luckily, I was able to secure a phone interview…

Tasneem’s Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch connects him to more people on earth than he knew before

Watch Reviews

16.04.20

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Tasneem’s Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch connects him to more people on earth than he knew before

This week’s gone full Speedmaster. On Saturday, it was the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 13 mission, deemed to be a “successful failure”, because there…

Bid now on a Russian cosmonaut’s Omega Speedmaster, worn in space for 14 hours

Pop Culture

15.04.20

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Bid now on a Russian cosmonaut’s Omega Speedmaster, worn in space for 14 hours

Ever wanted to own an Omega Speedmaster that was actually worn in space? Is that the most rhetorical question you’ve ever heard? If so, a)…

Tools of the trade: The sports stars that actually wear their mega-luxury watches when they play

Pop Culture

15.04.20

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Tools of the trade: The sports stars that actually wear their mega-luxury watches when they play

My position on wearing a watch while playing sports is already well established – I think it is a very bad idea. However, recent footage of…

How did Baselworld die? What happened? We created a timeline of events, and it’s basically the plot of ‘Marriage Story’

News

15.04.20

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How did Baselworld die? What happened? We created a timeline of events, and it’s basically the plot of ‘Marriage Story’

Baselworld looks almost certain to become extinct after Rolex, Patek Philippe and Tudor pull out. A timeline of events here.

From Salt Bae to Brad Pitt, 7 Patek Philippe Nautilus wearers you might not know about

Lists

14.04.20

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From Salt Bae to Brad Pitt, 7 Patek Philippe Nautilus wearers you might not know about

The Patek Philippe Nautilus remains one of the most coveted watches in the world, with a long waiting list for anyone buying through an AD,…

Andrew reveals five of his own watches in a Media Watch Death Match against Josh from Watchonista (and gets a slapping)

Pop Culture

14.04.20

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Andrew reveals five of his own watches in a Media Watch Death Match against Josh from Watchonista (and gets a slapping)

It started with an invitation to join Watchonista’s ‘Home Time Live’, a new series on Instagram that takes followers into the homes of the industry’s…

Nick’s lockdown YouTube playlist feat. Russell Crowe, a very special Rolex and eagles at altitude

Pop Culture

13.04.20

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Nick’s lockdown YouTube playlist feat. Russell Crowe, a very special Rolex and eagles at altitude

Recently, Andrew put together his greatest hits from the Time+Tide Watches YouTube channel, chronicling some of the finest pieces of information and entertainment-rich video we…

The watches of Michael Jordan, including Ulysse Nardin, Panerai, Rolex and Franck Muller

Pop Culture

12.04.20

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The watches of Michael Jordan, including Ulysse Nardin, Panerai, Rolex and Franck Muller

Michael Jordan is an NBA legend who many consider to be the greatest player of all time, the GOAT, or, if on social media, simply…

NOT ON MY WATCH: The one “truly strange and unnerving” detail that ruins the Cartier Tank for this writer

Opinion

12.04.20

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NOT ON MY WATCH: The one “truly strange and unnerving” detail that ruins the Cartier Tank for this writer

Remember the moral of The Emperor’s New Clothes? When something is universally praised, you become unwilling to speak out, even if something is gravely wrong…

Introducing

12.04.20

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INTRODUCING: The Swatch Sistem51 receives an elegance upgrade with the Petite Seconde

The Swatch Sistem51 collection centres its value proposition around two things the rest of the Swiss watch industry finds very much at odds — technical innovation…

What Sealed The Deal – Buffy’s Cartier Pasha, a weird, wonderful and waterproof oddity

Watch Reviews

12.04.20

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What Sealed The Deal – Buffy’s Cartier Pasha, a weird, wonderful and waterproof oddity

The Cartier Pasha is a watch surrounded by curiosity, so let's find out what made Buffy decide to pick up one of these interesting watches.

This curiously affordable gold Universal Genève owned by Elvis Presley is up for sale (again)

News

12.04.20

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This curiously affordable gold Universal Genève owned by Elvis Presley is up for sale (again)

You may have heard the news that Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson contracted coronavirus while filming the untitled Elvis Presley biopic in Australia;…

VIDEO: The Grand Seiko SLGA001 is big and brawny, but make no mistake, it has brains too

Watch Reviews

11.04.20

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VIDEO: The Grand Seiko SLGA001 is big and brawny, but make no mistake, it has brains too

There’s no doubt about it. The latest 47mm professional dive watch from Grand Seiko makes a dramatic first impression, but that shouldn’t overshadow just how…

Watch Reviews

11.04.20

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A short history of DOXA, the brand that was almost lost to history

You might have heard of Doxa watches, but do you know their history? We take a look at this Swiss dive watch brand and their…

James’ Longines HydroConquest hit the deck when he fell off his bike, but it’s still ticking

Every Watch Tells a Story

10.04.20

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James’ Longines HydroConquest hit the deck when he fell off his bike, but it’s still ticking

Does the name James Robinson look familiar? That might be because James is part of the team here at Time+Tide Watches and he writes quite…

Pop Culture

10.04.20

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VIDEO: The Seiko SPB149J is a 2020 reimagining of the brand’s first-ever dive watch

We’ve become accustomed to the sight of a vintage reissue in the watch world. Some are good, some are just plain opportunistic and unimaginative, and…

The bar for car and watchmaker collabs is now very high, and Zenith’s Defy El Primero 21 Land Rover smashes it

Watch Reviews

09.04.20

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The bar for car and watchmaker collabs is now very high, and Zenith’s Defy El Primero 21 Land Rover smashes it

Let’s not mince words. Watch and carmakers have been jointly responsible for some very, very lazy collaborative timepieces. I won’t pick on too many examples ……

Introducing

09.04.20

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INTRODUCING: The TAG Heuer Aquaracer GMT with black and blue bezel. Shut the garage door, Batman!

TAG Heuer has beefed up its popular Aquaracer GMT lineup with their latest release – the TAG Heuer Aquaracer GMT Ref. WAY201T.BA0927. And is it just…

Quartz, the killer – A history of quartz watches, Part 2

Opinion

08.04.20

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Quartz, the killer – A history of quartz watches, Part 2

Editor’s note: This is part 2 of a long read from the second edition of NOW Magazine, which you can pick up here. If you missed…

Celebrity Watch Death Match – John Mayer Vs. Ed Sheeran … the rematch!

Pop Culture

08.04.20

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Celebrity Watch Death Match – John Mayer Vs. Ed Sheeran … the rematch!

Last week’s Celebrity Watch Death Match pushed it to the limit, as John Mayer and Ed Sheeran, according to you guys, ended in a white-knuckle draw.…

Quartz, the killer – A history of quartz watches, Part 1

Opinion

07.04.20

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Quartz, the killer – A history of quartz watches, Part 1

The history of quartz watches is a long and controversial one, with many blaming the technology for destroying the watch industry.

The Audemars Piguet [Re]master01 Selfwinding Chronograph is like a remastered classic on vinyl, played on crystal clear modern speakers and turned up to 11

Watch Reviews

07.04.20

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The Audemars Piguet [Re]master01 Selfwinding Chronograph is like a remastered classic on vinyl, played on crystal clear modern speakers and turned up to 11

In what we hope will be the first of many watches to be unveiled in these dark times, Audemars Piguet has recently released their latest…

“Knock me out and you’ll get my Rolex” – what happened when Tyson Fury fought Anthony Joshua

News

07.04.20

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“Knock me out and you’ll get my Rolex” – what happened when Tyson Fury fought Anthony Joshua

It’s the clash of the titans that every boxing fan wants to see: Tyson “the Gypsy King” Fury, the WBC champion, taking on Anthony Joshua,…

Micro Mondays

06.04.20

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MICRO MONDAYS: Undone Watches, featuring their three bestselling models, Vintage Killy, Basecamp Original and Batman Titanium

Undone are a brand whose ubiquity on social media is so successful as to be counterproductive. The sheer unavoidability of their ads – once you…

H. Moser & Cie started a joke that started the whole world wanting, now it’s ready for your wrist, for real

News

06.04.20

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H. Moser & Cie started a joke that started the whole world wanting, now it’s ready for your wrist, for real

Anyone remember H. Moser & Cie.’s “April Fools” prank from last year? We just revisited it on our Instagram stories. If you missed it, allow…

The pointy end of the Timex revival, a short history of the breakout Marlin collection

Watch Reviews

05.04.20

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The pointy end of the Timex revival, a short history of the breakout Marlin collection

When it comes to celebrity endorsements, Patrick Swayze’s sixth cousin once removed John Cameron Swayze is simply not modern watch brand ambassador material. A news…

CELEBRITY WATCH DEATH MATCH: John Mayer Vs. Ed Sheeran – the results

Pop Culture

05.04.20

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CELEBRITY WATCH DEATH MATCH: John Mayer Vs. Ed Sheeran – the results

We’ve tallied up the results from last week’s CELEBRITY WATCH DEATH MATCH: John Mayer Vs. Ed Sheeran … there’s been an upset, and it’s a…

Who wore it better: Batman or Batgirl? The cases for and against Gotham’s power couple

Opinion

05.04.20

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Who wore it better: Batman or Batgirl? The cases for and against Gotham’s power couple

Few acronyms in the watch world are as recognisable, or as likely to trigger emotions than the BLNR. Rolex’s steely professional model GMT-Master II Ref.116710BLNR and…

Bid now on this awesome Halios unique piece and support Vancouver General Hospital’s COVID-19 Response Fund

News

05.04.20

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Bid now on this awesome Halios unique piece and support Vancouver General Hospital’s COVID-19 Response Fund

Halios is one of the most popular microbrands in Australia. At an average Aussie get-together odds are you’re almost certainly going to see a Seaforth…

Swatch or Patek, what would you wear if you were President? USA vs Australian Presidents and PMs decide…

Lists

05.04.20

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Swatch or Patek, what would you wear if you were President? USA vs Australian Presidents and PMs decide…

It’s a surprisingly vexed question. You get voted into office as a Prime Minister or President, and suddenly the public’s attention turns to your wrist.…

Andrew has made an epic 70-video YouTube playlist of his favourite T+T videos. Bye bye four hours.

Pop Culture

04.04.20

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Andrew has made an epic 70-video YouTube playlist of his favourite T+T videos. Bye bye four hours.

The idea came from a letter we received at [email protected] We are lucky to receive a lot of random personal mail at that address. And…

Introducing

04.04.20

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INTRODUCING: The glacial glory of the Glashütte Original Sixties blue Annual Edition for 2020

Bold colours and textures. That’s how you could quickly sum up the Sixties collection that has been the vintage-inspired darling of the Glashütte Original lineup…

“If you don’t have a Rolex by the time you reach 50, then you have clearly failed in your life.” Remembering Sarkozy, the ‘Bling-Bling’ president

Opinion

03.04.20

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“If you don’t have a Rolex by the time you reach 50, then you have clearly failed in your life.” Remembering Sarkozy, the ‘Bling-Bling’ president

In the lead-up to the 2012 presidential election, France’s leader Nicolas Sarkozy, was preparing to deliver a campaign speech in Paris. Striding through the heaving…

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: No watches for you 2020 says Patek, while Sheeran and Mayer tie 2-2 in the polls!

News

03.04.20

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: No watches for you 2020 says Patek, while Sheeran and Mayer tie 2-2 in the polls!

Well, what else can possibly happen in this beleaguered watch industry of ours? Fairs are cancelled. Roadshows are roadblocked. Even events are a sweet, champagne-flavoured…

VIDEO: Exploring the Bulgari Octo Finissimo 100m Stainless Steel, which is in pole position for best steel sports watch of 2020

Opinion

03.04.20

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VIDEO: Exploring the Bulgari Octo Finissimo 100m Stainless Steel, which is in pole position for best steel sports watch of 2020

With the possibility that yet more brands will not release watches this year, following suit with Patek Philippe, the field for the best new watches…

The Modifier’s Series – Artisans De Genève and their 5 best models so far

Opinion

02.04.20

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The Modifier’s Series – Artisans De Genève and their 5 best models so far

Editor’s note: ‘Modding’ a watch is not a trend in watchmaking, it is a trope. It has, and always will be, a part of the…

Watch Reviews

02.04.20

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HANDS-ON: The Seiko SPB149J

Dive watches have come a very long way in 55 years. It was 1965 when Seiko first dipped their toe into the waters of serious…

NOT ON MY WATCH: Please stop with the Bund strap, it is just terrible

Opinion

01.04.20

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NOT ON MY WATCH: Please stop with the Bund strap, it is just terrible

The bund strap needs to stay in the past.

Every Watch Tells a Story

01.04.20

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EVERY WATCH TELLS A STORY: A gifting fail gave Alex his TAG Heuer and, a little down the track, a wife

I expect we’ve all been there. A special occasion rolls around — Valentine’s Day, Christmas — and you buy your partner a gift. He or she does…

Bored? Enjoy the power and the passion of Omega Museum Director Petros Protopapas in this incredible video from our vault

Pop Culture

01.04.20

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Bored? Enjoy the power and the passion of Omega Museum Director Petros Protopapas in this incredible video from our vault

There are many talented and passionate people in the watch industry. People whose daily work for their brand goes far beyond a job. Too many…

Introducing

31.03.20

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INTRODUCING: The Sinn EZM 12, a German Design Award-winning watch for the sanitary conscious

Editor’s note: When this landed in our inbox with imagery of surgical scrubs, a soapy petri dish and a headline along the lines of ‘finally,…

CELEBRITY DEATH MATCH: John Mayer Vs. Ed Sheeran

Pop Culture

31.03.20

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CELEBRITY DEATH MATCH: John Mayer Vs. Ed Sheeran

Last week’s Celebrity Death Match was an absolute juggernaut, as we pitted Jay–Z’s watch collection against Drake’s in a hip-hop heavyweight showdown. And while Hova…

Watch Reviews

30.03.20

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IN-DEPTH: The DOXA SUB 200

DOXA’s revival is something easily missed if you’re not paying close attention. Vintage-inspired or re-issued dive watches aren’t exactly selling for double the retail price…

Micro Mondays

30.03.20

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MICRO MONDAYS: Introducing a new weekly series starring the world’s best microbrands, kicking off with William Wood Watches!

I don’t know how many times I’ve introduced a new segment, column or series on Time+Tide over the last six years. But I’d be prepared…

As of today, you can buy Patek Philippe online. Will COVID-19 force more brands into e-commerce?

News

30.03.20

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As of today, you can buy Patek Philippe online. Will COVID-19 force more brands into e-commerce?

A crisis can often prove the catalyst for change. Amid the chaos, we’re forced to rethink how we do things — often with positive results. The…

Introducing

29.03.20

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INTRODUCING: The perfect date night, Mido Baroncelli Big Date Limited Edition

The unending pursuit by watch companies of the most commercially successful blue dial watch with integrated steel bracelet has left a lot of empty space…

Do media make good watches? We say yes (of course we do), these are our four favourites

Lists

29.03.20

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Do media make good watches? We say yes (of course we do), these are our four favourites

Media and watch collaborations: in theory, they should be a match made in heaven … and, let’s be honest, they almost always are. That shouldn’t…

CELEBRITY WATCH DEATH MATCH: Jay-Z Vs. Drake’s watch collection – and the winner is…

Pop Culture

28.03.20

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CELEBRITY WATCH DEATH MATCH: Jay-Z Vs. Drake’s watch collection – and the winner is…

Well, the results are in for the inaugural round of Celebrity Watch Death Match, and everything is coming up not just roses for Jay-Z, but…

Long read: Omega De Ville Co-Axial Escapement Limited Edition, a piece of watchmaking history

Watch Reviews

28.03.20

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Long read: Omega De Ville Co-Axial Escapement Limited Edition, a piece of watchmaking history

The Omega De Ville Co-Axial Escapement Limited Edition is one of the most important watches released in the last few decades.

In these crazy times, Hamilton’s quirky sci-fi release makes perfect sense

Watch Reviews

27.03.20

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In these crazy times, Hamilton’s quirky sci-fi release makes perfect sense

When it comes to the dress code for our post-apocalyptic future, the Mad Max films wrote the rulebook. Essentially, what they prescribe is an “anything…