Latest articles

19.07.23

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The 5 best field watches

What makes a field watch a field watch? Basically, it’s a simple, rugged watch with military roots (google the “Dirty Dozen” watches), with a no-nonsense…

Hands On

18.07.23

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HANDS-ON: The Yema Urban Traveller delivers integrated-bracelet watches in a soft palette of summery dials

Earlier this year, Yema indicated their intentions to spice up their collections with the release of the Urban Field. With their Wristmaster Traveller Micro-Rotor being…

Buying Guides

18.07.23

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The 5 best summer watches

If you live in the northern hemisphere, you’re smack bang in the middle of summer right now, and hopefully enjoying the joyful vibes of July.…

How colour theory affects your watch collection

Lists

18.07.23

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How colour theory affects your watch collection

Given the huge variety in colours, gradients and and textures on dials these days, it’s more important than ever to understand how colour actually works.…

The ChaosMasters return – this time with different colour dials, and as a box set trio

In The Shop

17.07.23

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The ChaosMasters return – this time with different colour dials, and as a box set trio

As you all no doubt know, it’s World Emoji Day 😵‍💫😎😅. That means two things. 1. Like me, you’re going, what? There’s a World Emoji…

Micro Mondays

17.07.23

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MICRO MONDAYS: The Rosenbusch Quest is a truly accessible integrated-bracelet sports watch

We are bound to follow certain trends no matter which industry we look into. Whether it be fashion, cars, music and, for what concerns us…

Thai Customs admits selling fake luxury watches in auction including pieces from Rolex, Patek Philippe and Richard Mille

News

17.07.23

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Thai Customs admits selling fake luxury watches in auction including pieces from Rolex, Patek Philippe and Richard Mille

Watch lovers are always on the lookout for ways to source highly in-demand pieces at prices that aren’t totally bananas. One potential avenue for this…

Hands On

16.07.23

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HANDS-ON: Why the new Bulgari Octo Roma Automatic won me over with its quiet luxury appeal

This year the Bulgari Octo Roma received a long overdue makeover that brings it more in line with its more flashy sibling Finissimo. Not only…

UPDATE: The winner of the Grand Seiko AU SBGJ269 auction will also get a VIP trip to Japan – under one condition

Auctions

16.07.23

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UPDATE: The winner of the Grand Seiko AU SBGJ269 auction will also get a VIP trip to Japan – under one condition

The notion of a nature-inspired watch is nothing new for Grand Seiko, it is certainly their M.O. But when the Grand Seiko SBGJ269 “Pink Flannel…

Buying Guides

16.07.23

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5 best watches under $50

In a recent pitch meeting, Zach our editor was slightly (OK, quite) dubious when I proposed the idea that a legit timepiece could be had…

New releases from TAG Heuer, Seiko, A. Lange & Söhne and more

Last Week in Watches

15.07.23

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New releases from TAG Heuer, Seiko, A. Lange & Söhne and more

Welcome to this new weekly column! Each week, we will recap some of the best watch releases of the previous seven days. Whether novelties they’re…

Auctions

15.07.23

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Ferg’s 5 favourite Only Watch 2023 lots

Picking out my favourite references for this year’s Only Watch auctions, I was pretty shocked to realise how much my tastes have changed over the…

Longines send you over the moon with their newest Flagship Heritage

Introducing

15.07.23

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Longines send you over the moon with their newest Flagship Heritage

Longines’ classic Flagship line gets a handsome new 38.5mm Heritage model in three colourways The new models feature both a moonphase and calendar function on…

The Citizen Promaster Dive 37mm is a no-gimmick joy for smaller tastes

Introducing

15.07.23

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The Citizen Promaster Dive 37mm is a no-gimmick joy for smaller tastes

The Citizen Promaster Dive 37mm shrinks down the crowd-favourite dive watch. Despite its reduced size, it retains all necessary diving specifications. Three models are available…

Hands On

14.07.23

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HANDS-ON: Parmigiani Fleurier’s new calendar trio of Xiali, Hijri and Gregorian

Parmigiani Fleurier flexes their watchmaking muscles with three platinum-cased calendar pieces The brand takes on the Xiali, Hijri and Gregorian calendars and executes them in…

Friday Wind Down

14.07.23

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Skippers and stars celebrate opening of new TAG Heuer 5th Ave Boutique

Well, it is fair to say that TAG Heuer made the biggest waves this week – opening their new 5th Ave Flagship Boutique and launching…

The Grand Seiko GS9 Club for Australia and New Zealand is finally here

Events

14.07.23

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The Grand Seiko GS9 Club for Australia and New Zealand is finally here

Oh the fear of missing out (or FOMO as the kids say) is real. As I scroll through Instagram stalking the GS9 Club events around…

Ulysse Nardin UFO Final Edition: The unidentiﬁed floating object of my desire…

Introducing

14.07.23

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Ulysse Nardin UFO Final Edition: The unidentiﬁed floating object of my desire…

If you’re working from home right now and looking out over your barren desk, take a moment to stop and think about what your options…

The Rolex Daytona gets a skeletonised remix in white ceramic at the hands of 2 Chainz

Pop Culture

13.07.23

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The Rolex Daytona gets a skeletonised remix in white ceramic at the hands of 2 Chainz

The rapper 2 Chainz is called “2 Chainz” because of his predilection for wearing, you guessed it, two chains. In other words, the hip-hop artist…

The new TAG Heuer Carerra Skipper merges the coveted reference with new Glassbox format

Hands On

13.07.23

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The new TAG Heuer Carerra Skipper merges the coveted reference with new Glassbox format

Once enough collectors discover a vintage reference, prices can really drive up as their collectability rises. Due to the age of a watch, and how…

Breitling makes a wrist-cameo in season 2 of The Bear

Pop Culture

12.07.23

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Breitling makes a wrist-cameo in season 2 of The Bear

With all of the streaming platforms at our disposal, there is a fair bit of comfort-food garbage shows for us all to guiltily binge. But,…

Hands On

12.07.23

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HANDS-ON: The Porsche Design Chronograph 1 – 911 Dakar introduces a new material to watchmaking

There’s an old adage in motorsport that to finish first, first you have to finish. In no event is that truer than the Dakar Rally…

Lists

12.07.23

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Zach’s 5 favourite Only Watch 2023 lots

Only Watch is probably my favourite endeavour within the watch industry. It is the ultimate horological win-win-win scenario. First and foremost, the charity auction raises…

Ed Sheeran hands out free pizzas while wearing a six-figure “Paul Newman” Rolex Daytona ref. 6263

Pop Culture

11.07.23

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Ed Sheeran hands out free pizzas while wearing a six-figure “Paul Newman” Rolex Daytona ref. 6263

If you’re a budding watch-spotter, Ed Sheeran is the gift that just keeps on giving. Highlights in his watch box include the Patek Philippe Ref.1518 – the…

The Hublot Big Bang Unico Azur is nautical but nice

Introducing

11.07.23

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The Hublot Big Bang Unico Azur is nautical but nice

Hublot extend their “Hublot Loves Summer” campaign to the Hublot Big Bang Unico Azur The blue and white ceramic case evokes a classic sailor’s outfit…

Seiko dive back into 1965 (and 2017) with the SJE093

Introducing

11.07.23

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Seiko dive back into 1965 (and 2017) with the SJE093

The Seiko SJE093 is a faithful recreation of the 62MAS from 1965. It can be seen as an updated version of the SLA017 from 2017…

Micro Mondays

10.07.23

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MICRO MONDAYS: The Formex Essence 39 is a stylish daily wearer at a competitive price

Formex can be seen as an independent brand, but is one of the few that borders the independent and regular watch markets. Independent because it…

The ArtyA AquaSaphir is the first aquatic watch with a case made of sapphire crystal

Introducing

10.07.23

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The ArtyA AquaSaphir is the first aquatic watch with a case made of sapphire crystal

Sapphire is one of the most exotic materials for a watch case these days. Notorious for being incredibly hard to work with, the material has…

Buying Guides

10.07.23

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The 5 best deep dive watches

Rolex upped the ante in the deep sea arms race in late 2022 with their first production titanium watch, the insane Deepsea Challenge Sea-Dweller, boasting…

Days of future past: How a hacker resurrected a first-gen Apple Watch into a mechanical timepiece

Watch Culture

09.07.23

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Days of future past: How a hacker resurrected a first-gen Apple Watch into a mechanical timepiece

E-waste. It’s an ever-growing problem, and one without easy solutions. Clearly, innovative thinking is needed, including new methods of manufacturing, recycling, and even upcycling when…

Video

09.07.23

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VIDEO: The Grand Seiko SLGA023 brings unparalleled beauty and accuracy to a dive watch

While it may not be the first brand you think of when it comes to dive watches, Grand Seiko produces some of the most handsome,…

In-Depth

09.07.23

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IN-DEPTH: The history of the Glashütte watch region

German watchmaking today is given the same reverence as the Swiss, if not even more in some cases. But many people aren’t aware that the…

Microbrand dealbreakers: Don’t make these mistakes when launching your new watch

Opinion

09.07.23

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Microbrand dealbreakers: Don’t make these mistakes when launching your new watch

Some microbrands just get it. Their designs are elegant, their execution flawless, their carefully chosen components top-notch, and their customer experience first-rate. But for every…

The Citizen Promaster Tsuno Racer 50th Anniversary

Introducing

08.07.23

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The Citizen Promaster Tsuno Racer 50th Anniversary

The Citizen Promaster Tsuno Racer celebrates the 50th anniversary of the 1973 bullhead chronograph. Instead of reissuing the model, Citizen have blended it with their…

Australian independent watchmaker Reuben Schoots’ watch is on Loupe This – but I am the highest bidder so BACK OFF!

Auctions

08.07.23

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Australian independent watchmaker Reuben Schoots’ watch is on Loupe This – but I am the highest bidder so BACK OFF!

Watchmaking is a source of pride for various regions. Of course the most famous are the Swiss, but Japan, Britain, Germany also proudly boast high…

Grand Seiko Manufacture Tour Part 1: Studio Shizukuishi – the home of 9S mechanical

In-Depth

08.07.23

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Grand Seiko Manufacture Tour Part 1: Studio Shizukuishi – the home of 9S mechanical

Ever since I went down the rabbit hole of watch enthusiasm, truly well and down the hole, I have always wanted to visit the Grand…

Interview

08.07.23

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The three watches TAG Heuer’s Heritage Director would save if the brand’s museum was on fire

With an illustrious history stretching back to 1860, TAG Heuer have made an awful lot of watches over the years. Consequently, the brand’s museum in…

Tom Cruise adds a RLX Titanium Rolex Yacht-Master to his already strong collection

Pop Culture

07.07.23

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Tom Cruise adds a RLX Titanium Rolex Yacht-Master to his already strong collection

Regardless of how you feel about the man off-screen, Tom Cruise is irrefutably one of the greatest action movie stars of all time – if…

Friday Wind Down

07.07.23

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Instagram plagiarises Twitter, HSNY charity auction kicks off

While this week has had some interesting releases like the new Luis Vuitton Tambour W, the thing many watch enthusiasts have been discussing this week…

Buying Guides

07.07.23

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5 of the best ceramic watches of 2023

The history of ceramic in watches stretches more than six decades, used in some form since 1962 with the introduction of the tungsten carbide-cased Rado…

The Oris Cotton Candy Divers Sixty-Fives are finally in steel

Introducing

07.07.23

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The Oris Cotton Candy Divers Sixty-Fives are finally in steel

The Oris Cotton Candy Divers Sixty-Five has finally been given a steel alternative. While the bronze version from 2021 is still great, it’s not as…

Step aside About Effing Time – this is my ultimate three-watch collection

Lists

06.07.23

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Step aside About Effing Time – this is my ultimate three-watch collection

Building a fantasy watch collection is a fun game many watch collectors play. With so many watches to choose from, and so many collector-personalities to…

The Tudor Pelagos FXD Alinghi Red Bull Racing Editions show off the FXD’s potential

Introducing

06.07.23

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The Tudor Pelagos FXD Alinghi Red Bull Racing Editions show off the FXD’s potential

The Tudor Pelagos FXD was born as a modern successor to the Marine Nationale Its case distinguishes itself with fixed strap bars (no springbars) Two new…

Dubai police turn Rolex rescuers to salvage Yacht-Master from ocean floor

News

06.07.23

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Dubai police turn Rolex rescuers to salvage Yacht-Master from ocean floor

A few days ago, Hamid Al Ameri was partying with mates on a yacht in the waters off Palm Jumeirah in Dubai. At some stage,…

Phoebe Waller-Bridge wears vintage Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas during BBC “Unpopular Opinions” segment

Pop Culture

05.07.23

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Phoebe Waller-Bridge wears vintage Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas during BBC “Unpopular Opinions” segment

Phoebe Waller-Bridge is a powerhouse comedic talent. The writer and actor masterminded the critically acclaimed television series Fleabag, produced and wrote the hit series Killing…

Jean Arnault tells the story of the new Louis Vuitton Tambour

Interview

05.07.23

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Jean Arnault tells the story of the new Louis Vuitton Tambour

To most people an entry-level watch would be something like a Casio, Seiko, or maybe a Hamilton if you want to go Swiss. However, Louis…

Auctions

05.07.23

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Grand Seiko auctions off last “Pink Flannel Flower” watch to help Australian wildlife

Australia has the highest rate of mammal extinction in the world with nearly one in three of our unique mammals at risk of dying out.…

The Horological Society of New York unveils six lots for their 2023 charity auction

Auctions

04.07.23

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The Horological Society of New York unveils six lots for their 2023 charity auction

While the field of watch enthusiasts, collectors, and buyers is rapidly growing, the number of watchmakers is unfortunately not. Most young children continue to aspire…

Holding court: Wimbledon and the next generation of tennis’ young watch ambassadors

Pop Culture

04.07.23

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Holding court: Wimbledon and the next generation of tennis’ young watch ambassadors

With the recent retirements of tennis superstars Roger Federer (Rolex) and Serena Williams (Audemars Piguet), and with veterans like Rafael Nadal (Richard Mille) on the…

Vintage-inspired pieces from Furlan Marri are the latest newcomers to the Time+Tide Shop

In The Shop

03.07.23

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Vintage-inspired pieces from Furlan Marri are the latest newcomers to the Time+Tide Shop

Throughout the last few weeks, we’ve brought you funky, affordable, sporty, vintage-inspired and some cult classics to the Time+Tide Shop. However, as a hub of…

Micro Mondays

03.07.23

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MICRO MONDAYS: Pitzmann strengthen their claim to be the South Korean value proposition

South Korea is not typically a country associated with watchmaking, despite a strong culture of manufacturing that has leapt in quality over the last two…

Ryan Gosling wears the perfect TAG Heuer for Barbie movie premiere

Pop Culture

03.07.23

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Ryan Gosling wears the perfect TAG Heuer for Barbie movie premiere

If actor and TAG Heuer ambassador Ryan Gosling did not wear this watch at some point during his press junket for the upcoming Barbie movie,…

We asked a 5 year-old to pick the best watches of 2023…

Interview

02.07.23

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We asked a 5 year-old to pick the best watches of 2023…

Reviewing watches is a subjective business. As you look at any new release, you inevitably bring a lifetime of personal biases and preconceptions to the…

Chopard unveil five new Mille Miglia chronographs for the 2023 edition of the historic race

Events

02.07.23

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Chopard unveil five new Mille Miglia chronographs for the 2023 edition of the historic race

Born in the days when drivers didn’t wear seatbelts, in hopes of being ejected from the burning wreckages of their petrol-filled bathtubs on wheels, the…

Versus

02.07.23

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VERSUS: Is the Rolex Perpetual 1908 a Calatrava-killing value proposition?

Everyone was expecting Rolex to finally show some love to the Cellini line which, although by no means weak, just lost appeal as time went…

Ulysee Nardin x 11th Hour Racing become the first US team to win the legendary Ocean Race

News

01.07.23

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Ulysee Nardin x 11th Hour Racing become the first US team to win the legendary Ocean Race

Last week the 11th Hour Racing Team, whom watch manufacturer Ulysse Nardin have partnered with, became the first-ever US team to win the legendary Ocean…

Spending time with the Glashütte Original SeaQ Panorama Date, a Teutonic take on a diver

Hands On

01.07.23

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Spending time with the Glashütte Original SeaQ Panorama Date, a Teutonic take on a diver

It almost seems that no matter the brand, a dive watch always feels somewhat humble. Even with lavish decoration, extra complications and precious materials, the…

The slender new King Seiko collection channels the retro elegance of the 1965 original

Hands On

01.07.23

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The slender new King Seiko collection channels the retro elegance of the 1965 original

The ‘60s were an important era for Seiko, as it saw the introduction of both the Grand Seiko and King Seiko lines. Originally launched to…

Certina’s new all-purpose DS Action 34.5mm shows good things come in small packages

Introducing

01.07.23

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Certina’s new all-purpose DS Action 34.5mm shows good things come in small packages

Certina is introducing a small wrist-friendly version of their capable DS Action diver in 34.5mm The collection consists of five references with classically coloured lacquer…

Chopard team up with BWD for the Mille Miglia GTS Power Control Bamford Edition ‘Desert Racer’

Introducing

30.06.23

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Chopard team up with BWD for the Mille Miglia GTS Power Control Bamford Edition ‘Desert Racer’

The Chopard Mille Miglia GTS Power Control Bamford Edition ‘Desert Racer’ is a 50-piece limited edition It comes with a robust bead-blasted titanium case, frosted…

Friday Wind Down

30.06.23

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: The 62 Only Watch 2023 lots have been unveiled – these are 10 standouts

As far as weekly watch news goes, this week really packed in a lot of excitement. A new “Summer Blue” Omega Seamaster 75th Anniversary Collection,…

The 5 most collectible quartz watches to annoy the snobs

Buying Guides

30.06.23

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The 5 most collectible quartz watches to annoy the snobs

The relevance of quartz watches as an option for “serious” collectors has been hotly debated on the forums, blogs and at the meetups. “They don’t…

Maen and seconde/seconde/ stir up a special Manhattan 37

Introducing

30.06.23

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Maen and seconde/seconde/ stir up a special Manhattan 37

Romaric André of seconde/seconde/ teams up with Maen for an unexpect take on the Manhattan 37 The integrated-bracelet gets a literal cherry on top of…