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

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…

News

29.06.23

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Sam Kerr joins IWC to continue the brand’s tradition of sporting greats

“We’re very lucky,” IWC CEO Chris-Grainger Herr modestly admits, when it comes to the brand’s stable of ambassadors and friends of the brand. The Schaffhausen…

I checked out the quirky Mancheront Pacer and its unique features

Hands On

29.06.23

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I checked out the quirky Mancheront Pacer and its unique features

With more and more microbrands on the rise, the idea of creating your own brand is something that’s become easier to stomach, whether through a…

Buying Guides

29.06.23

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The 5 best pulsometer watches

All the way back in 1707, a gentleman by the name of Dr John Floyer, renowned for treating asthma (probably with leeches), developed the first-ever…

How Zodiac started the funky colour trend

In-Depth

28.06.23

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How Zodiac started the funky colour trend

The deeper history of dive watches will always be murky, especially on the topic of first-time achievements when simultaneous development had countless brands competing. When…

Richard Mille goes head to head with Rolex with their own Le Mans centenary-celebrating RM 72-01 LMC Limited Edition

Introducing

28.06.23

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Richard Mille goes head to head with Rolex with their own Le Mans centenary-celebrating RM 72-01 LMC Limited Edition

Richard Mille and the Le Mans Classic have joined forces since 2002 While celebrating 100 years of Le Mans, the RM 72-01 LMC is limited…

Omega celebrates 75 years of the Seamaster with 11 new “Summer Blue” models across the collection (Live Video & Pics!)

Introducing

28.06.23

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Omega celebrates 75 years of the Seamaster with 11 new “Summer Blue” models across the collection (Live Video & Pics!)

A gradient of 11 new “Summer Blue” configurations for the 75th anniversary of the Seamaster that darken as the depth rating increases Each model has…

5 of the best panda dial chronographs of 2023

Buying Guides

27.06.23

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5 of the best panda dial chronographs of 2023

From iconic racing watches to auction darlings, panda dial chronographs hold a special place in the hearts of collectors all over the world. Little wonder…

RECOMMENDED VIEWING: Watchfinder & Co’s Andrew Morgan tells the story of the collector-made Lyrique watch

With each new release of a watch, for every person that comments they are ready to swipe their credit card, there are three more criticising…

Micro Mondays

26.06.23

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MICRO MONDAYS: The Nezumi Voiture is a milestone chronograph model for the Swedish brand

There is a crucial moment in the existence of an independent brand when it adds mechanical movements to their core collections. This change seems to…

The new TAG Heuer Monaco Skeleton sends the racing classic accelerating toward the future

Hands On

26.06.23

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The new TAG Heuer Monaco Skeleton sends the racing classic accelerating toward the future

There’s no questioning the icon status of Heuer among racing chronographs, and one of the main reasons is the Monaco. Boldfaced imitators aside, there really…

We asked you to describe the condition of this salvaged Rolex Submariner – these are our 5 favourite responses

Lists

25.06.23

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We asked you to describe the condition of this salvaged Rolex Submariner – these are our 5 favourite responses

Last week, we published a story on a Rolex Submariner watch that was salvaged by Australian surfer Matt Cuddihy. He found the watch trapped beneath…

Hublot’s Big Bang Integrated Tourbillon Full Carbon is ultra-light thanks to cutting-edge tech

Video

25.06.23

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Hublot’s Big Bang Integrated Tourbillon Full Carbon is ultra-light thanks to cutting-edge tech

Hublot’s Art of Fusion is mostly famous for their scratch-resistant King Gold, brightly-coloured ceramics and statuesque sapphire cases. It’s through this material experimentation that they…

The Ace x Elka Watch Company Diversity series

Introducing

25.06.23

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The Ace x Elka Watch Company Diversity series

Ace Jewelers and Elka Watch Company have teamed up to celebrate Amsterdam’s diversity. Both companies have links to the historical Dutch brand Elka. It’s available…

I think I have hit a wall in my watch-collecting journey…

The Collector's Crossroads

25.06.23

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I think I have hit a wall in my watch-collecting journey…

Not to force a pun here, but I really am at a crossroads in my collecting journey. I don’t wanna sound too braggadocious, but ultimately…

What’s worse than selling a $12,000 Rolex for $6,000 to buy drugs?

Pop Culture

24.06.23

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What’s worse than selling a $12,000 Rolex for $6,000 to buy drugs?

Whatever doesn’t kill you, may not actually make you stronger. But at least it provides good material for your Netflix show. That’s the case for…

How seconde/seconde/ became the watch world’s answer to Banksy

Interview

24.06.23

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How seconde/seconde/ became the watch world’s answer to Banksy

“GET YOUR ASS MOVING, BITCH”, says the dial of a smartwatch with the pedometer needle pointing at zero. “Up yours!”, another watch playfully informs its…

Pop Culture

24.06.23

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Watch brands enter the culture wars

In Australia, Sky News isn’t a precise equivalent of Fox News – its daytime news coverage is comparatively balanced. But Sky is also owned by…

Highlights from the Sotheby’s Important Watches and Fine Watches June sales results

Auctions

24.06.23

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Highlights from the Sotheby’s Important Watches and Fine Watches June sales results

Sotheby’s hosted their live Important Watches sale on June 9 and their Fine Watches sale ended on June 15 Two Paul Newman-owned Daytona watches headlined…