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NFL QB Brock Purdy got married with a Tudor Black Bay on his wrist

17.03.24

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NFL QB Brock Purdy got married with a Tudor Black Bay on his wrist

Brock Purdy may not have been able to celebrate a Super Bowl win, but last week he celebrated at his wedding wearing a Tudor Black…

Opinion

17.03.24

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Why Michele watches bother me so much

A staple of the US women's affordable luxury market, Michele are all show and no go.

New releases from Rolex, Fleming, Venezianico and more

Last Week in Watches

17.03.24

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New releases from Rolex, Fleming, Venezianico and more

A sneaky new Day-Date for the Oscars plus an impressive indie debut defined this week.

A new bracelet has been introduced into the Breguet Type XX / Type 20 collection with a micro-adjustment system

News

16.03.24

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A new bracelet has been introduced into the Breguet Type XX / Type 20 collection with a micro-adjustment system

Breguet CEO Lionel a Marca gave us the exclusive that a bracelet was coming to the Type XX/20, and now it has finally arrived!

Buying Guides

16.03.24

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7 of the best bronze watches

Love the antique look of a well-weathered tool? These bronze watches are for you.

Why I think the Timex Marlin is the perfect entry-level manual-winding watch

Opinion

16.03.24

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Why I think the Timex Marlin is the perfect entry-level manual-winding watch

There are few manual winding watches for under $500. Thankfully, Timex has you covered.

Petrolhead, gearhead, or otherwise motorsport obsessed? These watches are for you

Buying Guides

15.03.24

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Petrolhead, gearhead, or otherwise motorsport obsessed? These watches are for you

From iconic racing chronographs to modern rally tributes, these are the best watches for motorsport nerds.

Seiko brings their “Birth & Rebirth” exhibition Down Under, featuring rare vintage watches & Power Design Project pieces

Friday Wind Down

15.03.24

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Seiko brings their “Birth & Rebirth” exhibition Down Under, featuring rare vintage watches & Power Design Project pieces

The Seiko Birth & Rebirth pop-up exhibition in Sydney is a must-see.

We think the new Baltic Hermétique Glacier has the best dial for the money – and now it can be yours

In The Shop

15.03.24

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We think the new Baltic Hermétique Glacier has the best dial for the money – and now it can be yours

The French micro giants just dropped the coldest textured dial we've seen for a while.

This is the TAG Heuer Ryan Gosling wears in new film The Fall Guy

Pop Culture

14.03.24

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This is the TAG Heuer Ryan Gosling wears in new film The Fall Guy

The black-dialled Carrera Glassbox Chronograph seemed the perfect fit for a recently-out-of-retirement stuntman, back for one last job.

New Octo Finissimo Sketch models celebrate Bulgari’s 140th anniversary

Introducing

14.03.24

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New Octo Finissimo Sketch models celebrate Bulgari’s 140th anniversary

Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani sketches a new set of dials to celebrate a brand milestone, and to appease a fan request.

The Time+Tide team pick their favourite watch size

Opinion

14.03.24

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The Time+Tide team pick their favourite watch size

Within the realm of watchmaking, size very much matters. So, we put the question to the Time+Tide Editorial Team: what is your favorite watch size?

Tacos and timepieces with Mitch Greenblatt, and the most leftfield vintage watch collection you’ve ever seen

Interview

13.03.24

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Tacos and timepieces with Mitch Greenblatt, and the most leftfield vintage watch collection you’ve ever seen

With hundreds of watches in the collection, you're not likely to find any Tiffany-tinged, sports watch hype in Mitch Greenblatt's collection.

Why is finding mechanical chronographs for small wrists so difficult?

Buying Guides

13.03.24

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Why is finding mechanical chronographs for small wrists so difficult?

We explain why finding smaller chronographs can be so difficult - and share some that are worth your attention.

Opinion

13.03.24

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Are Y2K watches coming back?

What's next in the vicious cycle of fashion trends? Buffy thinks it's time for Y2K.

Watch Education

12.03.24

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Everything you need to know about COSC

What is a chronometer, or what does it mean to be COSC-certified? Here are all the answers.

Fratello teams up with titanium specialist RZE for a rugged everyday tool watch

Introducing

12.03.24

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Fratello teams up with titanium specialist RZE for a rugged everyday tool watch

Affordable titanium is RZE's language, and Fratello are speaking it.

The long-awaited Fleming Series 1 is finally here, with Comblémine dials and a stunning Chronode movement (live pics)

Introducing

12.03.24

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The long-awaited Fleming Series 1 is finally here, with Comblémine dials and a stunning Chronode movement (live pics)

Thomas Fleming assembles the horological Avengers for an ultra-high end debut of the Series 1

The William Wood Fire Exit shows dedication to evacuation

Micro Mondays

11.03.24

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The William Wood Fire Exit shows dedication to evacuation

Though nobody asked for it, William Wood made a watch dedicated to the fire or emergency exit sign. And it's awesome.

Jeremy Allen White’s go-to Vacheron Constantin Patrimony is as clean as his white tees

Hands On

11.03.24

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Jeremy Allen White’s go-to Vacheron Constantin Patrimony is as clean as his white tees

Like Carmy's tees on The Bear, the Vacheron Constantin Patrimony is a deceptively simple watch, meticulous in its craft.

Are compass bezels on watches actually useful? Adam put his Seiko to the test!

Watch Education

10.03.24

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Are compass bezels on watches actually useful? Adam put his Seiko to the test!

Adam pursues his primal instincts of solar navigation for the purposes of education and entertainment.

The most unconventional timekeepers, for those who have gotten bored of easily telling the time

Lists

10.03.24

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The most unconventional timekeepers, for those who have gotten bored of easily telling the time

Not bothered by large size and potential illegibility? Tom's got the list for you.

New releases from Audemars Piguet, Louis Vuitton, Omega and more

Last Week in Watches

09.03.24

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New releases from Audemars Piguet, Louis Vuitton, Omega and more

A special John Mayer collab with AP, a road sign-inspired Mr Jones and a nature-clad LV trio all released this past week.

Opinion

09.03.24

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When is a thin watch too thin?

Enthusiasts complain about watches being too thick all the time. What about too thin?

Everything you need to know about Watches and Wonders Geneva 2024

Events

09.03.24

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Everything you need to know about Watches and Wonders Geneva 2024

The 2024 edition of the world's most important watch fair promises to be the biggest and most lavish yet. Here's the inside scoop.

Audemars Piguet unveil an appropriately stylish new AP House in Milan

Friday Wind Down

08.03.24

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Audemars Piguet unveil an appropriately stylish new AP House in Milan

The Le Brassus brand opens its new AP House in Milan, seven years after the AP House concept made its debut in the city.

Everything you need to know about gold watches

Watch Education

08.03.24

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Everything you need to know about gold watches

All that glitters is not gold, but after reading this, you may have an easier way to tell apart gold watches.

John Mayer joins forces with Audemars Piguet for a dazzling Royal Oak QP

Introducing

08.03.24

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John Mayer joins forces with Audemars Piguet for a dazzling Royal Oak QP

This stunning blue collab is a send-off for the legendary Calibre 5134.

Audemars Piguet Social Club 2024 kicks off with the debut of a new ‘Sand Gold’ alloy & a John Mayer collab

Introducing

08.03.24

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Audemars Piguet Social Club 2024 kicks off with the debut of a new ‘Sand Gold’ alloy & a John Mayer collab

Audemars Piguet's annual Social Club festivities kick off this year with a new AP House and a boatload of new APs.

The VPC Type 37HW shows that watch reviewers make great watch designers

Introducing

08.03.24

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The VPC Type 37HW shows that watch reviewers make great watch designers

With all the little nitpicks us reviewers pick up on, this has to be the ultimate WIS watch, right?

Life on the left side with the Rolex GMT-Master II “Sprite”

What We Wore

07.03.24

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Life on the left side with the Rolex GMT-Master II “Sprite”

Tom talks about life with one of Rolex's most polarising releases in recent times.

Louis Vuitton travels the world through the new Escale Cabinet of Wonders

Introducing

07.03.24

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Louis Vuitton travels the world through the new Escale Cabinet of Wonders

Three new limited editions are relaunching the Escale line at Louis Vuitton. Inspired by highly decorated tsubas (katana sword guards) collected by Gaston-Louis Vuitton. Utilising…

The Brew Metric Retro Dial says it’s bean time

What We Wore

07.03.24

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The Brew Metric Retro Dial says it’s bean time

An industrial designer's and coffee enjoyer's idea of a watch that teaches you how pull your shots.

Need some reading material? We’ve put together a killer NOW Magazine bundle

Watch Carry Wednesdays

06.03.24

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Need some reading material? We’ve put together a killer NOW Magazine bundle

Every edition of NOW both in print and digital formats for 50% off? Yes please.

Jason Kelce’s retirement Rolex has a meaningful backstory

Pop Culture

06.03.24

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Jason Kelce’s retirement Rolex has a meaningful backstory

Milestones are a common reason (or excuse) for collectors to buy new watches. Jason Kelce had the best excuse of them all for his commissioned…

Watch Education

06.03.24

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How much are diamonds in watches worth?

Why are blinged-out pieces so much more expensive? Buffy delves into the details.

Omega adds a white dial to the Speedmaster

Introducing

06.03.24

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Omega adds a white dial to the Speedmaster

Daniel Craig had it first, but now the whole world can get their hands on the new white lacquer-dialled Omega Speedmaster Professional.

Morgan Stanley says these watch brands have the highest average prices

Lists

05.03.24

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Morgan Stanley says these watch brands have the highest average prices

Watch collecting is an expensive hobby: these are the ten brands which have the highest average retail prices according to Morgan Stanley's latest report.

5 exciting contemporary microbrands to watch in 2024

Lists

05.03.24

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5 exciting contemporary microbrands to watch in 2024

Not into the retro reissue look? Tom takes a look at five independents going the modern route.

Opinion

04.03.24

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Has watch size awareness restricted brand creativity?

Are watch enthusiasts too focused on every watch being the same size?

The Navi Single Hand is Vario’s ode to the sea and taking it easy

Micro Mondays

04.03.24

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The Navi Single Hand is Vario’s ode to the sea and taking it easy

The Singaporean brand continues to show off their varied design choices with a single-handed watch inspired by, chilling out?

The Vacheron Constantin Cornes de Vache is better than time travel

Hands On

04.03.24

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The Vacheron Constantin Cornes de Vache is better than time travel

Vacheron Constantin's chronograph stunner is the most elegant way to remember the '50s.

A month with my $7 18k gold Universal Genève

What We Wore

03.03.24

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A month with my $7 18k gold Universal Genève

The end to Buffy's saga with the little white gold Universal Genève is here, at least for now.

The Baume & Mercier Riviera Tideograph sets sail with an unusual complication

Introducing

03.03.24

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The Baume & Mercier Riviera Tideograph sets sail with an unusual complication

Writing about a watch called the Tideograph on Time+Tide? It's a no-brainer.

Watch Education

03.03.24

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How to look after your mechanical watch

Is your watch losing time, or are you experiencing wrist-cheese build-up? We may have a solution or two.

New releases from Blancpain, Corum, Louis Erard and more

Last Week in Watches

03.03.24

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New releases from Blancpain, Corum, Louis Erard and more

Perpetual calendars in celebration of the leap year are the order of the week.

RARE COINCIDENCE: A 2nd Reuben Schoots Series 1 has just landed on the Loupe This auction platform!

Auctions

02.03.24

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RARE COINCIDENCE: A 2nd Reuben Schoots Series 1 has just landed on the Loupe This auction platform!

Only 6 pcs. were ever made, but a second Reuben Schoots Series 1 just hit the auction block on Loupe This.

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Melbourne

Lists

02.03.24

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Melbourne

The decision has been made, the dollars have been saved. Time to buy a new watch. Only issue is, where to do it in Melbourne?

Which watches do F1 drivers actually wear?

Pop Culture

02.03.24

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Which watches do F1 drivers actually wear?

Sponsorships aside, are there any actual watch nerds among the current F1 line-up?

How to make your watch collection stand out

Opinion

02.03.24

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How to make your watch collection stand out

Buffy lays out their five steps to best make your watch collection stand out - #SOTC.

Swatch opens the biggest Australian store on Melbourne’s Collins Street

News

02.03.24

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Swatch opens the biggest Australian store on Melbourne’s Collins Street

The landmark shopping street gets a little more whimsical, courtesy of the Swiss giants

Hands On

01.03.24

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The IWC Pilot’s Watch Performance Chronograph 41, a Mercedes F1 collab, is the brand’s first proper racing chronograph

We get our hands on this motorsports-oriented chronograph ahead of the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship kicking off this weekend.

Patrick Dempsey & Julien Tornare reopened TAG Heuer’s Sydney flagship in dramatic style

Friday Wind Down

01.03.24

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Patrick Dempsey & Julien Tornare reopened TAG Heuer’s Sydney flagship in dramatic style

McDreamy and TAG Heuer were the talk of the town last night.

The Certina DS Action GMT Powermatic 80 is a cracking sub-A$2,000 true GMT

Hands On

01.03.24

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The Certina DS Action GMT Powermatic 80 is a cracking sub-A$2,000 true GMT

A smaller case and bidirectional GMT bezel improve this Certina's already great value proposition.

The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Moon Phase Retrograde Date blends old-school complications with new-school sports watch vibes

Video

01.03.24

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The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Moon Phase Retrograde Date blends old-school complications with new-school sports watch vibes

This elevated take on the Overseas is the first retrograde display in a sports watch for this storied Swiss brand.

The Nomos Club Campus Nonstop Red and Endless Blue are fashionably late

Introducing

29.02.24

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The Nomos Club Campus Nonstop Red and Endless Blue are fashionably late

The Glashütte watchmakers finally cave in to the trend, but in their own Nomos way, of course.

The perpetual calendar through the years

In Depth

29.02.24

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The perpetual calendar through the years

Exploring the rich history and ingenious innovation of a staple haute horlogerie complication.

MoonSwatch charity auction raises CHF 534,670 for Orbis International

Auctions

29.02.24

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MoonSwatch charity auction raises CHF 534,670 for Orbis International

If you were looking for an easy way to get your hands on some special MoonSwatches, you would've paid a pretty penny.

Watch Education

28.02.24

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How to make your own DIY timegrapher

On a tight budget, or don't feel like picking up a Weishi? With a few pieces of audio equipment, you won't need to!

BezelHold’s Hat-Trick Marine Camouflage is an antidote to boring (and subpar) watch rolls

Watch Carry Wednesdays

28.02.24

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BezelHold’s Hat-Trick Marine Camouflage is an antidote to boring (and subpar) watch rolls

Cue all the jokes about not being able to see it because it's camo.

Bulova’s Oceanographer Devil Diver GMT brings travel-ready utility to a fiendish retro classic

Hands On

28.02.24

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Bulova’s Oceanographer Devil Diver GMT brings travel-ready utility to a fiendish retro classic

Retro colours and a sinister depth rating make Bulova's new travel piece a real corker.

Advice for the non-watch-loving partner of any watch nerd

Watch Culture

27.02.24

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Advice for the non-watch-loving partner of any watch nerd

Are you the struggling partner of a watch enthusiasts? Adam's words may offer some comfort and advice.

Time to tee off streetwear style with the TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E4 Malbon Golf Edition

Introducing

27.02.24

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Time to tee off streetwear style with the TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E4 Malbon Golf Edition

Think golf is just a mid-life crisis sport for folks with too much cash? TAG Heuer and Malbon colourfully disagree.