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Panerai celebrate the opening of their first stand-alone boutique in Australia
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Panerai celebrate the opening of their first stand-alone boutique in Australia

Panerai recently celebrated the opening of their first Australian stand-alone boutique with an event at the new store in Sydney’s King Street peppered with all…
Drive time: The 6 best watch and car brand collaborations
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Drive time: The 6 best watch and car brand collaborations

Watches have been inextricably linked with cars for the longest time, a symbiotic partnership that boomed once motor racing became a worldwide phenomenon. This prompted…
Big Watches, Small Wrists Part III: Can I pull off a pilot’s watch?
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Big Watches, Small Wrists Part III: Can I pull off a pilot’s watch?

When I was young, just like many other kids, I dreamed of being a fighter pilot. Perhaps it was the infectiously catchy Kenny Loggins song…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: MoonSwatch, plus entry-level heats up with new Tissot PRX and updated Timex Marlin
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: MoonSwatch, plus entry-level heats up with new Tissot PRX and updated Timex Marlin

With Zach out and about, I thought I’d jump in and cover this week’s Friday Wind Down with your regularly scheduled content – memes, wrist…
Everything you need to know about watch finishing
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Everything you need to know about watch finishing

Looking for a singular resource on all the watch finishing techniques you should ever be familiar with? Look no further, as we try to list…
The Norqain Independence 40mm Hakuna Mipaka is a “no limits” watch
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The Norqain Independence 40mm Hakuna Mipaka is a “no limits” watch

Norqain and the Hakuna Mipaka Oasis have teamed up again for the Independence 40mm Hakuna Mipaka. The leopard print pattern extends to the soft-touch rubber…
Vacheron Constantin display a selection of heritage high complication models in Sydney
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Vacheron Constantin display a selection of heritage high complication models in Sydney

Vacheron Constantin recently opened their brand new flagship boutique in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. To help celebrate the opening, the maison are housing a…
Some reflections on female watches on International Women’s Day
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Some reflections on female watches on International Women’s Day

For me, this International Women’s Day feels somehow different or perhaps more poignant to previous years in our horological microcosm. That’s because, I think, perhaps…
Kim Kardashian has quietly built a watch collection worthy of a billionaire
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Kim Kardashian has quietly built a watch collection worthy of a billionaire

A couple of weeks ago, Town & Country ran an article with the cheekily provocative headline: Does Kim Kardashian Actually Have Good Taste in Jewellery? The…
The Seiko SLA069 Naomi Uemura pays homage to Japan’s most famed explorer
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The Seiko SLA069 Naomi Uemura pays homage to Japan’s most famed explorer

Introducing the Seiko SLA069 Naomi Uemura Limited Edition, with cues of glacial colours Inspired by the conquests of one of Japan’s best-known explorers Powered by…
The Swatch x Omega MoonSwatch Moonshine FAQ is not a joke. Here’s proof
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The Swatch x Omega MoonSwatch Moonshine FAQ is not a joke. Here’s proof

Ok. So we just published a story on the new Swatch x Omega MoonSwatch Moonshine, honing in on the reactions we compiled upon its unveiling.…
Your reactions to the Swatch x Omega MoonSwatch Moonshine – the good, the bad, and the indifferent
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Your reactions to the Swatch x Omega MoonSwatch Moonshine – the good, the bad, and the indifferent

Oh, the Swatch x Omega MoonSwatch. Around this time last year, the unveiling of the concept and original collection was a massive moment for the…
10 of the best Gérald Genta designs for other brands
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10 of the best Gérald Genta designs for other brands

The legendary designer reportedly penned over 100,000 watches... Here's 10 of the best.
INTRODUCING: The new Maurice Lacroix Pontos Chronograph 43mm models present a fresh option for daily wear
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INTRODUCING: The new Maurice Lacroix Pontos Chronograph 43mm models present a fresh option for daily wear

The Maurice Lacroix Pontos Chronograph 43mm delivers an exciting casual watch Two new dial options are presented with the refresh An automatic Cal. ML112 chronograph…
IN-DEPTH: The history of the TAG Heuer Carrera is inspired by a race with a serious body count
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IN-DEPTH: The history of the TAG Heuer Carrera is inspired by a race with a serious body count

The history of the TAG Heuer Carrera begins in 1963, when two legends were born: the Heuer Carrera and the Porsche 911.
Love at frost sight: Hublot collaborates with artist Daniel Arsham to make a 20-metre sundial in the snow
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Love at frost sight: Hublot collaborates with artist Daniel Arsham to make a 20-metre sundial in the snow

When it comes to their ambassadors, Hublot is known for their stable of sporting superstars that have included Usain Bolt, Novak Djokovic and Diego Maradona. But…
MICRO MONDAYS: The Horizon Pilgrim is a diver inspired by drama on the high seas
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MICRO MONDAYS: The Horizon Pilgrim is a diver inspired by drama on the high seas

Jules Verne is one of the most influential authors of all time for one main reason — adventure. At the time, nobody else had captured…
5 of the best limited-edition character Casio G-Shock watches
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5 of the best limited-edition character Casio G-Shock watches

Casio as a first watch is something that a lot of us can relate to. No matter how many fine mechanical timepieces are in the…
This multi-millionaire real estate mogul credits a fake Rolex as being the secret to his success
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This multi-millionaire real estate mogul credits a fake Rolex as being the secret to his success

Ryan Serhant is a wildly successful man. As the face of TV shows such as Million Dollar Listing New York and Sell It Like Serhant, he’s become one…
Get with the times: 11 badass women wearing badass “men’s” watches
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Get with the times: 11 badass women wearing badass “men’s” watches

The watch community is growing and evolving, but at times there are still some antiquated lines of thought plaguing it – discouraging newcomers from joining…
You are not a flipper: Three perfectly good reasons for selling a watch right after buying it
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You are not a flipper: Three perfectly good reasons for selling a watch right after buying it

Though I love the watch community as a whole, there are times where I couldn’t disagree more with the direction of its ire. One such…
Why Andy Warhol’s Patek Philippe ref. 2526 up for sale at Sotheby’s is the one to buy
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Why Andy Warhol’s Patek Philippe ref. 2526 up for sale at Sotheby’s is the one to buy

Trends come and go, and the hype around particular watches, or watch segments, shift over time. These days, for example, integrated designs are all the…
From bargains to milestones – the 5 watches you’ll most enjoy buying
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From bargains to milestones – the 5 watches you’ll most enjoy buying

Last week we covered the 5 watches you’ll regret buying, which seemed to strike a chord with a lot of enthusiasts who could relate to…
The Jacob & Co. Casino Roulette Tourbillon is every gambler’s dream – or worst enabler
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The Jacob & Co. Casino Roulette Tourbillon is every gambler’s dream – or worst enabler

Jacob & Co. dials back their outsized aesthetic for a surprisingly restrained new Casino model Yes, there’s an actual functioning roulette wheel built into the…
The retro-futurism of the Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic
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The retro-futurism of the Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic

Rado has always been a unique company in the annals of Swiss watchmaking – a collision of heritage and high tech is how one could…
Chopard L.U.C and the challenges of outgrowing a household name
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Chopard L.U.C and the challenges of outgrowing a household name

If I asked you what attributes are necessary for a brand to be elevated to the echelons occupied by the likes of the holy trinity,…
Big Watches, Small Wrists Part II: Can I manage a Panerai?
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Big Watches, Small Wrists Part II: Can I manage a Panerai?

Welcome back to Big Watches, Small Wrists, a series where we look at those big beauties and their size-restrained counterparts to allow you, small-wristed reader,…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: TAG Heuer boutique opens in Adelaide, Cartier pop-up exhibition in Sydney, JLC celebrations in Melbourne
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: TAG Heuer boutique opens in Adelaide, Cartier pop-up exhibition in Sydney, JLC celebrations in Melbourne

It’s proved to be a busy week for Australian watch enthusiasts from around the country. Firstly, TAG Heuer celebrated the opening of their seventh stand-alone…
HANDS-ON: Form follows function in the Sternglas Hamburg Automatik
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HANDS-ON: Form follows function in the Sternglas Hamburg Automatik

Minimalism can often be used as an excuse by cheap watch brands to get away with lazy design, but the discerning eye will always be…
INTRODUCING: The Baume & Mercier Riviera GMT
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INTRODUCING: The Baume & Mercier Riviera GMT

The Baume & Mercier Riviera GMT finally acknowledges travel as part of a luxury lifestyle. The latest Riviera wave dial is stunning in either silver…
INTRODUCING: The Certina DS-2 Turning Bezel is a cushion-cased diver with a touch of retro flair
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INTRODUCING: The Certina DS-2 Turning Bezel is a cushion-cased diver with a touch of retro flair

It’s funny to think that there was a point in time where a turning bezel was a major selling point, but by 1960 a dive…
HANDS-ON: The Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet in steel is winning over doubters of the collection
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HANDS-ON: The Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet in steel is winning over doubters of the collection

The Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet has been a hot subject of debate since its debut in 2019. It’s fair to say, as historically happened…
HANDS-ON: Go anywhere, do anything with the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Series
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HANDS-ON: Go anywhere, do anything with the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Series

Hamilton’s latest additions to the Jazzmaster line present some attractive and versatile all-rounders The Jazzmaster Performer Automatic Chrono brings neo-vintage styling in an appealing package…
The Time+Tide watch brand alignment chart
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The Time+Tide watch brand alignment chart

If you spend any considerable time on watch-related internet sites and Instagram, you would’ve seen people obsessively trying to categorise watch brands. Whether that be…
THE Plus are specialists in Swiss production, and could be the future of “in-house” movements
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THE Plus are specialists in Swiss production, and could be the future of “in-house” movements

If you spend any time on the watch internet whatsoever, you’ll quickly become familiar with ETA and Sellita, eventually recognising Kenissi, Vaucher and others. While…
Five of the best action-movie watches you can still buy at retail
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Five of the best action-movie watches you can still buy at retail

Watches in film, whether or not snobbish enthusiasts are willing to admit it to themselves, are some of the biggest motivators for people to get…
The Sinn T50 debuts new in-house Goldbronze 125 alloy
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The Sinn T50 debuts new in-house Goldbronze 125 alloy

New T50 watches with new in-house Goldbronze 125 alloy comprised of 12.5% solid gold (Omega’s bronze gold is 37.5% for comparison) Standard-production models use it…
Zach’s A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Up/Down ref. 221.021 is the grail that keeps on giving
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Zach’s A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Up/Down ref. 221.021 is the grail that keeps on giving

Editor’s Note: This in-depth review from Zach was originally ran in Sept. 2020, early in his Time+Tide career. After he mentioned the watch, and how…
INTRODUCING: The Hanhart Pioneer Flieger One NightBlue delivers a contemporary twist on an old favourite
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INTRODUCING: The Hanhart Pioneer Flieger One NightBlue delivers a contemporary twist on an old favourite

Hanhart’s Pioneer One range is getting even more modern with a black PVD case The almost-iridescent blue dial matches the suede leather strap The dimensions…
MICRO MONDAYS: The Circula AquaSport GMT is a funky diver with ’70s swagger
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MICRO MONDAYS: The Circula AquaSport GMT is a funky diver with ’70s swagger

Calling Circula a microbrand feels like a bit of a disservice considering their history, but their approach to unique design and modern brand identity really…
The Full-Metal G-SHOCK “CasiOak” is now in yellow gold
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The Full-Metal G-SHOCK “CasiOak” is now in yellow gold

The Casio G-SHOCK “CasiOak” is now available in a Full-Metal yellow gold hued case and bracelet Casio are catching up with the modding community slowly,…
Six times you should never take a photo of your watch
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Six times you should never take a photo of your watch

Editor’s note: A while back, the New York Times wrote a story entitled Instagram and the Watch World about how social media had “created a…
HANDS-ON: The Ball Endurance 1917 Series is dedicated to the heroic explorer Ernest Shackleton
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HANDS-ON: The Ball Endurance 1917 Series is dedicated to the heroic explorer Ernest Shackleton

Ask anyone to name an explorer of any kind, and there’s a high chance that you’ll hear the name Ernest Shackleton. Although his fame faded…
The history of Landeron, the legendary manufacturer that never gets the recognition it deserves
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The history of Landeron, the legendary manufacturer that never gets the recognition it deserves

In the collective memory of watch enthusiasts, the legendary watchmakers are the likes of Breguet, Lange and of course the holy trinity of Audemars Piguet,…
10 signs you’re becoming a watch snob
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10 signs you’re becoming a watch snob

Watch enthusiasts do not always share the Swiss philosophy of neutrality. Being enthusiastic about something inevitably leads to hot takes, strong and stubborn opinions and,…
The 5 watches you’ll regret buying
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The 5 watches you’ll regret buying

Making mistakes is often credited as the best way to learn, but in the case of watch collecting your mistakes can be both emotionally and…
BELIEVE: The watches of the Ted Lasso cast
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BELIEVE: The watches of the Ted Lasso cast

Plenty of television shows can get a bit dark, whether it’s the incestuous violence of House of Dragons, murder mysteries like The Undoing or plots involving…
VIDEO: How the new NOMOS Tangente Blaugold fits into the iconic line-up
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VIDEO: How the new NOMOS Tangente Blaugold fits into the iconic line-up

The Tangente launched as one part of a quartet of watches designed by Susanne Günther in 1992, marking the beginnings of NOMOS Glashütte. Throughout the…
HBO’s Succession to end with upcoming season 4. Here are past horological highlights
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HBO’s Succession to end with upcoming season 4. Here are past horological highlights

Yesterday, Jessie Armstrong, creator and showrunner of HBO’s hit television series Succession, revealed that season 4 would be the show’s last. He told The New…
Big Watches, Small Wrists Part 1: Rules of Engagement
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Big Watches, Small Wrists Part 1: Rules of Engagement

Editor’s note: Zach has long carried the torch for the #tinywristtribe, advocating on behalf of all watch lovers with smaller wrists. But today the torch…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Sinn debuts Goldbronze, Richard Mille emphasises women, tantalising new Moser
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Sinn debuts Goldbronze, Richard Mille emphasises women, tantalising new Moser

Any fun plans for the weekend? Well, before you get to it, here are the highlights of the week you may have missed and that…
The Ulysse Nardin Blast Tourbillon Blue & Gold offers exemplary in-house machined mastery
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The Ulysse Nardin Blast Tourbillon Blue & Gold offers exemplary in-house machined mastery

Ulysse Nardin Blast Tourbillon Blue & Gold’s faceted case is inspired by the lines of stealth aircraft design 45mm in diameter, 18K rose gold and PVD…
Richard E Grant may have found the only excuse for double-wristing (but there’s a catch…)
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Richard E Grant may have found the only excuse for double-wristing (but there’s a catch…)

We all need some prejudicial rules of thumb to navigate the messy business of life.  Charles Bukowski swore by the fairly unimpeachable conviction that you…
A Tudor Black Bay Bronze 58 became my milestone watch to celebrate taking charge of my mental health
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A Tudor Black Bay Bronze 58 became my milestone watch to celebrate taking charge of my mental health

Editor’s note: The below story is a submission by Time+Tide reader Chris Antzoulis, who was moved to write it after listening to the Milestone Watches…
The Longines Pilot Majetek is a wrist-mounted flight instrument with a storied past
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The Longines Pilot Majetek is a wrist-mounted flight instrument with a storied past

From measuring Lindberg’s first transatlantic flight to the monopusher chronograph worn by Amelia Earhart and the Weems, Longines’ tradition of pilot’s watches is a storied…
INTRODUCING: The Junghans 1972 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships editions
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INTRODUCING: The Junghans 1972 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships editions

Junghans have a long and impressive history in the Black Forest region of Germany, so they’re definitely not afraid of some snow. Despite being famed…
HANDS-ON: Add another Traveller GMT to the mix with the Bulova Wilton GMT
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HANDS-ON: Add another Traveller GMT to the mix with the Bulova Wilton GMT

When it comes to watch releases, 2022 was undoubtedly the year of the affordable GMT. As the world continued to flex it’s legs and travel…
Antiques Roadshow delivers the feels (again) with this old solider’s white-gold Rolex Day-Date
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Antiques Roadshow delivers the feels (again) with this old solider’s white-gold Rolex Day-Date

Let’s not sugar-coat things here: life can often be a cold, hard bitch. But if you know where to look, you can still find plenty…
Vacheron Constantin unveils multi-level boutique in Sydney
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Vacheron Constantin unveils multi-level boutique in Sydney

Vacheron Constantin is a brand that does things properly. Established in 1755, the prestigious manufacturer only produces about 20,000 watches a year, due to their…
The Minase Masterpiece collection lives up to its name
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The Minase Masterpiece collection lives up to its name

When a brand so full of artistic integrity as Minase labels something a masterpiece, we had better pay attention. Given the level of quality and…
The IWC Portofino Complete Calendar features an exciting brand first
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The IWC Portofino Complete Calendar features an exciting brand first

New calendar module debuts in the IWC Portofino Complete Calendar Available in stainless steel or 18k 5N gold IWC also introduces a new Portofino Pointer…
It’s Sydney’s time to shine with the Vacheron Constantin Villes Lumières
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It’s Sydney’s time to shine with the Vacheron Constantin Villes Lumières

Sleep deprivation, hunger and having to pull a suitcase behind you while trying not to collapse are the usual symptoms of flying into a new…
MICRO MONDAYS: The MALM Air Wolf Viggen is a modern pilot’s watch with a Swedish twist
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MICRO MONDAYS: The MALM Air Wolf Viggen is a modern pilot’s watch with a Swedish twist

Aviation has a longstanding history with timekeeping and wristwatches, but that doesn’t mean you need to have decades of heritage behind you to make an…