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We can’t believe that Andrew said this about watches in the New York Times

EDITOR’S NOTE: Generally when people are interviewed by an august publication like the New York Times they tend to play things fairly safe. Luckily, when…

Scratching beneath the surface – should you engrave your watch?

Opinion

11.08.22

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Scratching beneath the surface – should you engrave your watch?

Watches have always been much more than tellers of time. They hold memories and are one of the most personal items someone can own. With…

Bamford, TAG Heuer and Highsnobiety combine to pay tribute to an automotive icon

Introducing

10.08.22

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Bamford, TAG Heuer and Highsnobiety combine to pay tribute to an automotive icon

It’s the tail-end of the 1980s, and you and your stockbroker buddies are ripping down the Autobahn in the two fastest cars in the world…

As Serena Williams retires, we remember how she wore the hell out of an Audemars Piguet Black Panther

Pop Culture

10.08.22

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As Serena Williams retires, we remember how she wore the hell out of an Audemars Piguet Black Panther

Editor’s Note: Serena Williams is one of the greatest athletes of all time – she has 23 grand slam singles titles to prove it. But last…

Earth just broke the record for the shortest recorded day in modern history. What does this mean?

News

10.08.22

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Earth just broke the record for the shortest recorded day in modern history. What does this mean?

Watch lovers are obsessed with accurate timekeeping, and brands always look to standout with various certifications – whether COSC, METAS or Superlative Chronometer standards among…

Why my paranoia about toxic metals means I need a gold watch. Maybe several…

Opinion

09.08.22

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Why my paranoia about toxic metals means I need a gold watch. Maybe several…

I’ve always associated gold watches with Bond villains and 1980s stockbrokers – and yet I still want to be wealthy enough to wear them. Why?…

IN-DEPTH: The Longines Spirit Zulu Time Collection

Watch Reviews

09.08.22

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IN-DEPTH: The Longines Spirit Zulu Time Collection

The ability to display two time zones on a single dial has cropped up quite a lot over the course of history, but it was…

Ben Affleck’s watch collection is choc-full of surprises

Pop Culture

09.08.22

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Ben Affleck’s watch collection is choc-full of surprises

Rolex, AP, Richard Mille. If you were taking a multiple choice test on which watch a celebrity was wearing, the three aforementioned brands would be…

Six of the best watch brands that use Vaucher-based calibres

Lists

08.08.22

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Six of the best watch brands that use Vaucher-based calibres

The larger marketplace may not worry about it, but horological gear-heads are often fascinated and obsessed with who develops a calibre. Is it in-house? Is…

Micro Mondays

08.08.22

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MICRO MONDAYS: The RZE Valour 38 delivers a titanium field watch for under $300 USD

It’s hard to believe RZE have only been around for two years, but they are one of the ultimate microbrand success stories. Having released their…

This data analyst microchipped his wardrobe to track cost per wear. What he found could change how you buy watches forever

Pop Culture

08.08.22

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This data analyst microchipped his wardrobe to track cost per wear. What he found could change how you buy watches forever

“If it’s not measurable then it’s not manageable.” It’s a saying beloved of accountants, number crunchers and other po-faced types, often looking to protect you…

The biggest mistakes you can make when buying vintage Rolex (and how to avoid them)

Watch Education

07.08.22

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The biggest mistakes you can make when buying vintage Rolex (and how to avoid them)

EDITOR’S NOTE: Jeff Hess is one of the world authorities on Rolex. As CEO of Duber Time and owner of Old Northeast Jewellers and Hess Fine Auctions,…

Introducing

07.08.22

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INTRODUCING: The HYT Hastroid is like an alien spaceship for the wrist (in a good way)

Innovation is always risky, but HYT paid the ultimate price in 2021 when they were forced into bankruptcy less than 10 years after announcing their…

Ibiza! Capri! St Tropez! The Hublot Loves Summer Collection captures the feel-good holiday spirit

Introducing

07.08.22

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Ibiza! Capri! St Tropez! The Hublot Loves Summer Collection captures the feel-good holiday spirit

With record-breaking temperatures searing Europe this summer, it’s safe to say the beaches are an incredibly popular destination right now. To celebrate the launch of…

Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword

07.08.22

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Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword: #18 “Movement Manufacturers”

I am not going to lie, this crossword is not for the faint of heart. If this was a FIFA video game, the difficulty would…

The scream team – the top 5 evil looking watches

Lists

06.08.22

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The scream team – the top 5 evil looking watches

Between associating themselves with moon landings and war heroes, watch brands are seemingly always striving for a sense of valour and achievement. Although there’s nothing…

Hands On

06.08.22

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HANDS-ON: Grand Seiko dropped the mic with the SLGT003 “Kodo” Constant Force Tourbillon

In 2020, Grand Seiko debuted the T0 constant force tourbillon movement, a concept calibre that, at the time, was a total tease for collectors of…

The Fortis Flieger F-39 is a capable alt-take on a pilot’s watch

Hands On

06.08.22

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The Fortis Flieger F-39 is a capable alt-take on a pilot’s watch

Fortis has taken inspiration from the heavens for years, whether that be via space flights, or through creating impressive pilot’s watches. Starting in the late 80s,…

Four watches that look great on their own, but are hard to pair with an outfit

Fits and Ticks

06.08.22

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Four watches that look great on their own, but are hard to pair with an outfit

There are pretty watches that go with everything, and watches so ugly that they go with nothing. But, how about the watches that are pretty,…

Why did I fall more in love with this $50 Citizen than my $5,000 Cartier?

Watch Reviews

05.08.22

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Why did I fall more in love with this $50 Citizen than my $5,000 Cartier?

The phrase “nothing special” is often thrown around when you’re showing your watch to other enthusiasts. It might be a bashful term born out of…

Friday Wind Down

05.08.22

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Grand Seiko Thailand makes the world green with envy, British survey reveals why people truly wear watches

Welcome to the Friday Wind Down. Let’s dig into some of the horological headlines of the week! Grand Seiko regional limited editions cause some of…

Fantasy Watch Ambassador: D.C. reunites Matthew McConaughey with Doxa

Pop Culture

05.08.22

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Fantasy Watch Ambassador: D.C. reunites Matthew McConaughey with Doxa

Let’s make it happen. It’d be a lot cooler if you did.

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Paris

Lists

04.08.22

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Paris

Paris has many flattering nicknames from the “City of Love” to “the Fashion Capital”, and while it’s thoroughly earned both of those monikers, it should…

The Indian watch market: Switzerland’s next big target

News

04.08.22

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The Indian watch market: Switzerland’s next big target

For years, Swiss brands have heavily invested in the Chinese market. Which has made sense, as year after year, the watch market there continues to…

The crazed battle for Oscar Piastri’s wrist

News

04.08.22

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The crazed battle for Oscar Piastri’s wrist

Oscar Piastri is one of the hottest properties of the F1 rookie market in living memory. In fact, despite confirmation that he would be racing…

Studio Underd0g unveils Strawberries & Cream Chronograph inspired by Wimbledon snack

Introducing

03.08.22

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Studio Underd0g unveils Strawberries & Cream Chronograph inspired by Wimbledon snack

The Swiss industry can feel a bit stuffy at times, a seriousness derived from a sense of luxury, heritage and timekeeping tradition. But we are…

Every Watch Tells a Story

03.08.22

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Every Watch Tells A Story: “As soon as I saw it I thought, ‘Wow! I have to have that watch one day.’”

Tommy is a Time+Tide Club member who works in cricket and, as a result, travels a lot and spends an inordinate amount of time in…

Zenith Defy Skyline joins Chronomaster Sport as a “waiting list” model

News

03.08.22

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Zenith Defy Skyline joins Chronomaster Sport as a “waiting list” model

It is kind of a shame that a barometer for the success of a watch reference is when it is not readily available to purchase…

Spike Lee, 50 Cent, The Undertaker – G-Shock remains the celebrity beater of choice

Pop Culture

02.08.22

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Spike Lee, 50 Cent, The Undertaker – G-Shock remains the celebrity beater of choice

Editor’s Note: G-Shock is known for fun collaborative limited editions, and incredibly robust and price-approachable watches. But while they are relatively inexpensive, even the rich…

HANDS-ON: The Bulova Classic HACK Military is a handsome field watch for under $500 USD

Watch Reviews

02.08.22

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HANDS-ON: The Bulova Classic HACK Military is a handsome field watch for under $500 USD

Bulova reminded the world what they’re capable of when they released the MIL Ships watch towards the end of 2021. But there was another military-focused…

News

02.08.22

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Hayek: “There could be another collaboration”. Which brand will get the MoonSwatch treatment next?

A few weeks ago, Tim Barber wrote a great story for Wired about the evolution of the MoonSwatch, the wildly successful collaboration between Swatch and…

HANDS ON: Jet, set, go with the Bulgari Octo Roma WorldTimer in black DLC

Introducing

01.08.22

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HANDS ON: Jet, set, go with the Bulgari Octo Roma WorldTimer in black DLC

Bulgari’s Octo Finissimo tends to steal the limelight a fair bit, seemingly making headlines whenever a new version is released. The Octo Roma may not…

Micro Mondays

01.08.22

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MICRO MONDAYS: The Retter 22 channels the style of Vacheron’s iconic 222

It’s quite common for microbrand watches to become a competing list of specifications trying to undercut each other on price, with buzzwords thrown around that…

Six watches guaranteed to simply make you smile

Lists

01.08.22

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Six watches guaranteed to simply make you smile

In the ongoing maelstrom of collaborations in the watch world, there is one discernible trend that may or may not concern you. Fun. People are…

Kitchen Timers: 6 world-famous chefs with serious wrist game

Lists

31.07.22

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Kitchen Timers: 6 world-famous chefs with serious wrist game

What is it about chefs and watches? Timing is everything when it comes to cooking, whether keeping track of something as simple as that perfect…

The CVSTOS Sealiner PS is a miniaturised luxury yacht for the wrist

Watch Reviews

31.07.22

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The CVSTOS Sealiner PS is a miniaturised luxury yacht for the wrist

Have you ever wondered why yachting watches are such a popular sub-genre? Although the vast majority of dive-watch owners never venture deeper than a couple…

Forget the dodgy moustache, Chris Evans sports an intriguing watch in The Gray Man

Pop Culture

31.07.22

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Forget the dodgy moustache, Chris Evans sports an intriguing watch in The Gray Man

It’s been more than three years since Chris Evans ended his time as Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic universe. The character, considered a moral…

Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword

31.07.22

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Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword: #17 “American Watch Brands”

Watchmaking in America was a thriving industry prior to the quartz crisis. But while some American manufactures either were absorbed by foreign conglomerates, or went…

From hooker heists to drive-by thefts: 5 types of watch robbery and how to protect yourself

Pop Culture

30.07.22

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From hooker heists to drive-by thefts: 5 types of watch robbery and how to protect yourself

It’s one of the most lamentable watch trends of the moment. No, I’m not talking about purple dials, but the horrific rise in watch robberies.…

Kicking asphalt: The Coblor Nürburgring Asphalt 1 is a unique proposition for petrolheads

Watch Reviews

30.07.22

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Kicking asphalt: The Coblor Nürburgring Asphalt 1 is a unique proposition for petrolheads

The Nürburgring. The very name strikes fear into the hearts of race drivers worldwide. So dangerous were its twists and turns, the old course was…

Why I broke my New Year’s resolution to purchase this watch

Opinion

30.07.22

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Why I broke my New Year’s resolution to purchase this watch

Before I delve deeper into the why, I’d like to bring you up to speed on my collecting habits. In a perfect world, I’d buy…

Hands On

29.07.22

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HANDS-ON: The Seiko King Sumo collection gets a heavyweight update

It’s almost impossible to point out a Seiko model that couldn’t be described as a classic in some way, but the Seiko Sumo has enjoyed…

Friday Wind Down

29.07.22

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Daniel Craig’s NTTD Seamaster up for auction, BioCeramic Fifty Fathoms prototype, and Horology Forum is coming to NYC

Welcome to the Friday Wind Down where we’re going to dig into some of the biggest watch news from the week. View this post…

Daniel Craig’s Omega Seamaster from No Time to Die to be auctioned for charity

News

29.07.22

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Daniel Craig’s Omega Seamaster from No Time to Die to be auctioned for charity

When you ask many collectors what got them into watches, you’ll often hear them attribute the spark to James Bond. The charismatic secret agent is…

A rare pocket watch gifted by Abraham Lincoln after a shipwreck rescue is up for auction

Auctions

29.07.22

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A rare pocket watch gifted by Abraham Lincoln after a shipwreck rescue is up for auction

Provenance is a huge buzzword in the watch world and refers to an object’s origin and record of ownership. The romantic side to timepieces, and…

Fantasy Watch Ambassador: Wild and Free Jason Momoa with the adventurous Panerai

Pop Culture

29.07.22

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Fantasy Watch Ambassador: Wild and Free Jason Momoa with the adventurous Panerai

Editor’s Note: When Nicolas Cage recently gushed over his Grand Seiko on the red carpet, many of you in the comments noted how he should become…

Video

28.07.22

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VIDEO: Cherry, cherry baby. TAG Heuer debuts new Carrera Red Dial Limited Edition

The TAG Heuer Carrera was born in 1963, and since its inception it has become a timeless racing watch icon. Clean, crisp and faceted, any…

Hands On

27.07.22

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HANDS-ON: Oris debuts highly versatile Wings of Hope limited editions in steel and gold

Last year at Dubai Watch Week, one of the debuts that stuck with me was the blue-dialled Oris Big Crown Pointer Date 5 Days powered…

Every Watch Tells a Story

27.07.22

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Every Watch Tells A Story: “One of the reasons I wanted a Seamaster was the Bond films”

James Bond is a one-man industry. The Bond films have grossed over $7.04 billion USD on their own. But the various car chases, gadgets and attempts to…

How the blacked-out Rolex Milgauss became a celebrity favourite

Pop Culture

26.07.22

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How the blacked-out Rolex Milgauss became a celebrity favourite

Editor’s note: Last week, D.C wrote this story about the watch collection of Anthony Bourdain, which highlighted the great man’s penchant for a blacked-out Rolex…

IN DEPTH: The Laco PRO Series lets you customise your ideal flieger pilot’s watch

Watch Reviews

26.07.22

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IN DEPTH: The Laco PRO Series lets you customise your ideal flieger pilot’s watch

When it comes down to wanting a flieger watch, everything is about the details. Do you want a smaller case? There are plenty of options…

Tea for two, plus you? Killing Time podcast serves fresh flavours after lots of whiskey and watches

Interview

26.07.22

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Tea for two, plus you? Killing Time podcast serves fresh flavours after lots of whiskey and watches

It is no secret that the watch community and industry is a rather male-dominated space. With people of all genders, however, becoming more and more…

Defending your obsession: 3 common questions I get from non-watch lovers

Pop Culture

26.07.22

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Defending your obsession: 3 common questions I get from non-watch lovers

I remember the first time my wife was introduced to my love for watches. We were only dating then but on this occasion, our matinee…

Introducing

25.07.22

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INTRODUCING: The Panerai Luminor Luna Rossa in white

As the world’s oldest international sporting event still in operation, the Americas Cup needs very little introduction. The past 22 years have seen a fierce…

Micro Mondays

25.07.22

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MICRO MONDAYS: The Monchard Skytrain Telemeter Chronograph

Vintage military-inspired watches can sometimes seem like an easy path for microbrands to go down, but there are plenty of pitfalls and traps along the…

Anthony Bourdain: Chef, world traveller, punk rocker, watch collector

Pop Culture

24.07.22

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Anthony Bourdain: Chef, world traveller, punk rocker, watch collector

The late Anthony Bourdain was many things: chef, author, cooking and travel show presenter, addictive personality (happily, he swapped illicit substances for fitness and martial…

What’s it like to wear a Casio Edifice for a week

Video

24.07.22

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What’s it like to wear a Casio Edifice for a week

Casio Edifice is a brand we’ve been taken a closer look at over the past couple of months, out of intrigue for their price-to-performance ratio.…

Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword

24.07.22

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Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword: #16 “Watch Ambassadors”

A few days ago we kicked off our Fantasy Watch Ambassador draft, where the team will be matching up famous figures with watch brands –…

Video

23.07.22

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VIDEO: Why it took so long for the Vacheron Constantin 222 to make its comeback

For whatever reason, vintage reissues have become the undisputed rulers of watch releases. It almost doesn’t matter who the brand is or what they’re re-releasing,…

Green dials and what the hell to pair them with

Fits and Ticks

23.07.22

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Green dials and what the hell to pair them with

Green. The unequivocal colour of the year for both 2020 and 2021. More often than not, I find myself smooshing those two COVID-ridden years together,…

Watch Reviews

23.07.22

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IN-DEPTH: The Titoni Seascoper 600 is a dive watch from a brand you should know more about

With the advent of Kickstarter it seems that anyone can start a watch brand these days, but there will always be a certain level of…

Al Pacino in Donnie Brasco will make you rethink how you wear a dress watch

Pop Culture

23.07.22

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Al Pacino in Donnie Brasco will make you rethink how you wear a dress watch

Recently I found myself stuck on a long-distance flight in cattle class lodged between two badly behaved, small children. Worse still, they happened to be…

Video

22.07.22

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VIDEO: Speake Marin makes waves with new Ripples watch

Previously, the Speake-Marin catalogue was limited to dressier timepieces outfitted on straps. Recently, however, Speake-Marin unveiled their first foray into the immensely popular integrated stainless-steel…