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WATCHES & WONDERS: Chopard collection overview

30.03.22

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WATCHES & WONDERS: Chopard collection overview

Editor’s Note: Watches & Wonders means a bombardment of fresh releases, so we’re offering a quick overview of each brand’s new novelties – touching on…

WATCHES & WONDERS: Cartier reveals the shape of things to come for 2022 with expansive range of novelties

Introducing

30.03.22

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WATCHES & WONDERS: Cartier reveals the shape of things to come for 2022 with expansive range of novelties

Editor’s Note: Watches & Wonders means a bombardment of fresh releases, so we’re offering a quick overview of each brand’s new novelties – touching on…

Introducing

30.03.22

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WATCHES & WONDERS: Hublot hit a purple patch and release a brand new case shape

Editor’s Note: Watches & Wonders means a bombardment of fresh releases, so we’re offering a quick overview of each brand’s new novelties – touching on…

WATCHES & WONDERS – Zenith maintain their momentum with a bumper crop of new releases

Introducing

30.03.22

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WATCHES & WONDERS – Zenith maintain their momentum with a bumper crop of new releases

Editor’s Note: Watches & Wonders is the biggest watch fair of the year, and, with nearly 40 brands presenting, there is a ton of ground…

WATCHES & WONDERS: The Baume et Mercier Classima collection delivers a range of sporty everyday warriors

Introducing

30.03.22

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WATCHES & WONDERS: The Baume et Mercier Classima collection delivers a range of sporty everyday warriors

Editor’s Note: Watches & Wonders means a bombardment of fresh releases, so we’re offering a quick overview of each brand’s new novelties – touching on…

Hands On

30.03.22

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HANDS ON: Take flight with the stealthy new Oris ProPilot X Calibre 400

Have you ever seen a Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor? Smooth surfaces. A low profile. Amazing cutting-edge specifications. All these things come together to create a…

Mr Rolex reveals! The authoritative take on what’s about to drop…

Interview

30.03.22

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Mr Rolex reveals! The authoritative take on what’s about to drop…

Rolex is the biggest watch brand on the planet and James Dowling knows more about it than practically anyone. Known as @misterrolex on Instagram, the…

WATCHES & WONDERS: The H. Moser & Cie. Pioneer Cylindrical Tourbillon Skeleton

Watch Reviews

29.03.22

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WATCHES & WONDERS: The H. Moser & Cie. Pioneer Cylindrical Tourbillon Skeleton

Editor’s Note: Watches & Wonders is the biggest watch fair of the year and, with nearly 40 brands presenting, there is a ton of ground to…

REVERSO STORIES: @Kenergy57 & his Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute

Interview

29.03.22

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REVERSO STORIES: @Kenergy57 & his Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute

To celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Reverso, we’re sitting down with a few of our Time+Tide Club members to discuss their personal watches and…

Introducing

28.03.22

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INTRODUCING: The Longines Elegant Collection is a modern ode to simplicity

Longines is a brand that knows how to use their heritage, which you would expect from the company with the world’s oldest active registered trademark…

Micro Mondays

28.03.22

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MICRO MONDAYS: The Galvin Watch Company Loimu is a funky-dialled sporty watch at a great price

Galvin Watch Company, a notable Kickstarter success, present their newest creation: the Loimu collection. Affordably priced and with a high-beat Japanese automatic movement, the release…

Grand Seiko celebrates the 44GS with a slimmed-down duo of SLGA013 and SLGH009

Watch Reviews

28.03.22

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Grand Seiko celebrates the 44GS with a slimmed-down duo of SLGA013 and SLGH009

Never ones to shy away from a party, Grand Seiko release the SLGA013 and SLGH009. Celebrating the 55th anniversary of the 44GS, these Heritage collection…

Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword

28.03.22

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Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword: #6 “Iconic Collections”

Welcome to the Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword! Each week we post a new crossword for you to solve with clues that revolve around a particular…

Channing Tatum sports a Bulgari Aluminum alongside Sandra Bullock and Brad Pitt in new film “The Lost City”

Pop Culture

27.03.22

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Channing Tatum sports a Bulgari Aluminum alongside Sandra Bullock and Brad Pitt in new film “The Lost City”

When we see watches in action films, the usual suspects are Rolex, Omega, IWC and Panerai. But in the newly released movie The Lost City, we…

Jaeger-LeCoultre host Reverso celebration (and reveal the best engraving on the watch they’ve spotted in the wild)

Events

27.03.22

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Jaeger-LeCoultre host Reverso celebration (and reveal the best engraving on the watch they’ve spotted in the wild)

Events are back! In what had felt like an eternity attending online watch meetups and presentations, the social calendar of in-person events has finally emerged…

It’s 4:30 am in NYC: Welcome to the line for the MoonSwatch…

Opinion

26.03.22

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It’s 4:30 am in NYC: Welcome to the line for the MoonSwatch…

You remember when a certain watch from a certain brand dropped last year, in all its 170-piece glory. In that moment in time, it felt…

VIDEO: The Tissot PRX receives a long-awaited leather strap option

In The Shop

26.03.22

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VIDEO: The Tissot PRX receives a long-awaited leather strap option

The Tissot PRX has delighted many a watch enthusiast since its release. With its dashing good looks and ’70s soul, it’s been nothing short of…

From the world’s thinnest dive watch to an absolute monster, the NOVE Trident Automatic and Atlantean are dive watches with a difference

Watch Reviews

26.03.22

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From the world’s thinnest dive watch to an absolute monster, the NOVE Trident Automatic and Atlantean are dive watches with a difference

There are lots of buzzwords that fly around the realm of microbrands. Innovation, function, craftsmanship — they all serve the purpose of validating a watch…

Who To Follow

26.03.22

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WHO TO FOLLOW: @therubyhour and her amazing watch stories

It has been a few months since I started writing Who To Follow. In that time, I’ve gotten to know some amazing individuals from professional…

Friday Wind Down

25.03.22

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: In Miami with Maurice Lacroix, MoonSwatch mania, and W&W excitement!

It’s been an eventful week so let’s get right into it. To kick things off, I spent the weekend with Maurice Lacroix down in Miami…

The LeJour Seacolt Diver is a modern dive watch with vintage swagger

Watch Reviews

25.03.22

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The LeJour Seacolt Diver is a modern dive watch with vintage swagger

Although the name LeJour conjures up the idea of something fleeting and trendy, that portrayal of the brand couldn’t be further from the truth. The…

Why this is the golden age of mechanical watch collecting

Opinion

25.03.22

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Why this is the golden age of mechanical watch collecting

If you’re old enough to remember the song Video Killed the Radio Star, you’re also old enough to remember a time when most people wore…

VIDEO: Unpacking why the Omega x Swatch BioCeramic MoonSwatch is out of this world

Introducing

24.03.22

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VIDEO: Unpacking why the Omega x Swatch BioCeramic MoonSwatch is out of this world

We’re going to call it a space oddity. Albeit it a very welcome one at that. But today’s news that Omega have teamed up with…

Omega x Swatch blast off together on the BioCeramic MoonSwatch collection

Introducing

24.03.22

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Omega x Swatch blast off together on the BioCeramic MoonSwatch collection

Standing in the Omega HQ in Bienne, Petros Protopapas is visibly excited. The Brand Heritage Director of Omega is holding forth under a vast cosmic backdrop…

Hands On

24.03.22

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HANDS-ON: The Seiko Black Series makes a welcome return with the stealth of a ninja

It should come as no surprise that a second round of additions to Seiko’s Black Series have arrived, given the instant success of the first…

Introducing

23.03.22

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INTRODUCING: The Longines Spirit Zulu Time collection is upgraded with a COSC-certified GMT calibre

The Longines Spirit collection was one of the most instantly successful new watch releases from a big brand in years, with not a single detail…

The new M.A.D.1 RED brings the coveted MB&F project to a wider audience

Introducing

23.03.22

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The new M.A.D.1 RED brings the coveted MB&F project to a wider audience

Usually the hottest watches of the year have huge launch events, major press conferences and keynotes, and sizable social media and marketing campaigns. But last…

Introducing

23.03.22

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INTRODUCING: The Bulgari Octo Finissimo 10th Anniversary Limited Editions

Consumers in this day and age are all too familiar with the finished products of watch manufacturers thanks to digital watch media, whether from publications…

“I promise I don’t have a real Patek.” OK, this is weird, Anthony the Blue Wiggle insists his watches are fake

Pop Culture

22.03.22

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“I promise I don’t have a real Patek.” OK, this is weird, Anthony the Blue Wiggle insists his watches are fake

Curiouser and curiouser. Yesterday I posted a story about Anthony “the Blue Wiggle” Field and how he’s been repeatedly spotted wearing the ultimate IT watch,…

LIVE PICS: The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Ultra is the new thinnest mechanical watch in the world at 1.8mm

Introducing

22.03.22

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LIVE PICS: The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Ultra is the new thinnest mechanical watch in the world at 1.8mm

With a marketplace that thrives on the emotional connection between consumer and brand heritage, anniversary milestones have become a prominent moment for manufacturers to celebrate…

The Blue Wiggle joins LeBron and Jay-Z as the latest celeb to be spotted wearing the Patek Philippe Tiffany Blue

Pop Culture

22.03.22

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The Blue Wiggle joins LeBron and Jay-Z as the latest celeb to be spotted wearing the Patek Philippe Tiffany Blue

At the end of last year, an unexpected release dropped that redefined the term “hype watch”. Not long after announcing they were retiring the Nautilus…

Micro Mondays

21.03.22

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MICRO MONDAYS: A Double Drop with the RZE Resolute 2022 and RZE Resolute Supercompressor

RZE has always created watches that complete the checklist of even the most fervent microbrand fan. Exotic and robust materials. Specifications that place them at…

The vintage Seiko offering crazy accuracy that’s still flying under the radar

Watch Education

21.03.22

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The vintage Seiko offering crazy accuracy that’s still flying under the radar

Whilst many will argue as to what exactly constitutes a vintage watch, more and more collectors are looking to include quartz, from analogue to classic…

Pop Culture

21.03.22

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Hublot’s signing of Kylian Mbappé as an ambassador reflects the brand’s sporting power

This isn’t going to be a very objective piece, I’m afraid. That’s because I’m a huge admirer of Hublot’s sports-related marketing and their decision to…

Why I was wrong about the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Hybris Mechanica Calibre 185 (Quadriptyque)

Watch Education

20.03.22

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Why I was wrong about the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Hybris Mechanica Calibre 185 (Quadriptyque)

Flicking through the Guinness Book of Records, some achievements leave you furrow-browed with a mix of bewilderment and awe. Whether it’s the “most T-shirts removed…

Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword

20.03.22

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Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword: #5 Do You Speak Watch?

Welcome to the Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword! For those joining us for the first time, each week we post a new crossword for you to…

This Oscar nominee is the first celeb spotted wearing the new colourful Omega Aqua Terra 38mm

Pop Culture

20.03.22

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This Oscar nominee is the first celeb spotted wearing the new colourful Omega Aqua Terra 38mm

When a new collection or reference debuts, I always wonder when I will first see it in the wild. Sure we get hands-on at launch…

Why everyone from Muhammad Ali to Andy Warhol fell for the Cartier Tank

Watch Education

19.03.22

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Why everyone from Muhammad Ali to Andy Warhol fell for the Cartier Tank

Welcome to The Icons, a series where we take a horological deep dive into the most legendary watches of all time. We’ll delve into the…

EDITOR’S PICK: Exploring five of the best watches with “robust elegance”

Lists

19.03.22

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EDITOR’S PICK: Exploring five of the best watches with “robust elegance”

Editor’s Note: If you want a solid “one-watch”, or are looking to stretch your dollar with your next addition to the collection, our advice is to…

Hulk vs Hulk: How the new green Omega Seamaster Professional smashes differently

Watch Reviews

19.03.22

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Hulk vs Hulk: How the new green Omega Seamaster Professional smashes differently

You’d be hard pressed to find a watch brand that hasn’t released a green watch in recent times. The new green Seamaster Professional Diver 300M…

The Collector’s Crossroads: Omega upended my chronograph search with the new Speedmaster ’57

Opinion

18.03.22

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The Collector’s Crossroads: Omega upended my chronograph search with the new Speedmaster ’57

For months now, I’ve been looking for a mechanical chronograph to add to my small collection. It’s a complication I’ve always loved. And after weeks…

Friday Wind Down

18.03.22

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: New Bell & Ross BR 03-92 divers and Greubel Forsey

There has been a lot to cover of late and leading up to Watches & Wonders Geneva there is plenty more on the horizon. So…

No, the dial of the Moritz Grossmann Central Second Purple isn’t a pigment of your imagination

Introducing

18.03.22

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No, the dial of the Moritz Grossmann Central Second Purple isn’t a pigment of your imagination

If you’re not already familiar with all of the Glashütte watchmakers, you may not have come across Moritz Grossman before. They might not enjoy the…

Hands On

18.03.22

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HANDS-ON: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Nonantième is a fitting birthday celebration of a truly classic watch

It’s not often that a 90th anniversary is celebrated with as much grandeur as say a 50th for example, but Jaeger-LeCoultre like to celebrate a…

Formula 1 Season Preview – The cars, the watches, the sponsors (Part Two)

Pop Culture

17.03.22

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Formula 1 Season Preview – The cars, the watches, the sponsors (Part Two)

There are unlimited ways for Formula 1 to be a ruthless sport, for teams, drivers and fans alike. While fame and glory might seem like…

EDITOR’S PICK: Why I got my Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso engraved with my family crest

Every Watch Tells a Story

17.03.22

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EDITOR’S PICK: Why I got my Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso engraved with my family crest

To celebrate the Reverso’s 90th birthday, last week in their Sydney Boutique, Jaeger-LeCoultre hosted Reverso: Timeless Stories Since 1931. This retrospective allowed visitors to immerse themselves in the…

Raise The Reef: The last Oris Carysfort Reef Limited Edition is up for charity auction

Auctions

17.03.22

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Raise The Reef: The last Oris Carysfort Reef Limited Edition is up for charity auction

The watch industry is beginning to catch on, understanding the urgency with which we must act to protect the environment. We are beginning to see…

This Girard-Perregaux Laureato traded below €40k, now it’s over €100k

Watch Analytics Wednesdays

17.03.22

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This Girard-Perregaux Laureato traded below €40k, now it’s over €100k

Editor’s Note: We recently partnered with @watchanalytics to crunch the numbers and dig into the horological market trends and value fluctuations for the references that…

HANDS-ON: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Seconds stands out in the sea of green

Watch Reviews

16.03.22

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HANDS-ON: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Seconds stands out in the sea of green

Jaeger-LeCoultre are seemingly incapable of producing a watch that doesn’t melt the hearts and wallets of watch enthusiasts worldwide, as they have proven again with…

Formula 1 Season Preview – The teams and their watch sponsors (Part One)

Pop Culture

16.03.22

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Formula 1 Season Preview – The teams and their watch sponsors (Part One)

All bets are off for the 2022 Formula 1 season, with sweeping regulation changes that promise to shake up the pecking order that we’ve all…

“This is about as rare as it gets.” The Omega Speedmaster that wowed the Antiques Roadshow

Pop Culture

16.03.22

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“This is about as rare as it gets.” The Omega Speedmaster that wowed the Antiques Roadshow

While the Antiques Roadshow always provides a reassuring form of comfort TV, it’s particularly satisfying when an unsuspecting punter hits the jackpot. That’s exactly what…

Introducing

15.03.22

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INTRODUCING: Five new Tissot PRX 35mm pieces get a bold new look

The words “Tissot PRX” have crossed my lips on many occasions over the past year or so since its release, mostly in the context of…

WATCHSPOTTING: The top 5 watches from Drive To Survive Season 4

Pop Culture

15.03.22

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WATCHSPOTTING: The top 5 watches from Drive To Survive Season 4

After one of the most exhilarating seasons of Formula One concluded last December, the countdown began, not to the next season starting this weekend in…

Four tips to avoid getting scammed when selling a watch online

Opinion

15.03.22

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Four tips to avoid getting scammed when selling a watch online

As technology has evolved, online marketplaces have fundamentally changed the game when it comes to collecting. Rare objects that once required months or even years…

Micro Mondays

14.03.22

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MICRO MONDAYS: MW Timepieces and the musically inspired Legatodiver

Music is one of my many passions. Zoning out on a couch, listening to songs that got me through life, to me, is a Saturday…

“Don’t mention the war” – Will real war reduce our appetite for war-related watches?

Opinion

14.03.22

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“Don’t mention the war” – Will real war reduce our appetite for war-related watches?

This morning I was idly flicking through stories on my phone while answering emails, and found myself thick in a cluster of Ukraine-related footage on…

VIDEO: The TAG Heuer Connected 42mm is the biggest leap forward for Swiss smartwatches yet

Hands On

13.03.22

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VIDEO: The TAG Heuer Connected 42mm is the biggest leap forward for Swiss smartwatches yet

Since its introduction in 2015, the TAG Heuer Connected has seen a number of iterations, all sitting atop the luxury smartwatch pile. With the new…

Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword

13.03.22

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Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword: #4 WATCHing Movies

Welcome to the Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword! For those joining us for the first time, each week we post a new crossword for you to…

Taking a hot lap around the history of the Heuer Carrera

Watch Education

12.03.22

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Taking a hot lap around the history of the Heuer Carrera

Welcome to The Icons, a series where we take a horological deep dive into the most legendary watches of all time. We’ll delve into the…

Talking to Shane Warne taught me how a man should choose his watch

Pop Culture

12.03.22

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Talking to Shane Warne taught me how a man should choose his watch

I met Shane Warne last June on a photoshoot. He turned up slightly late with his mahogany suntan and dazzling white teeth and instantly won…

Who To Follow

11.03.22

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WHO TO FOLLOW: @Laetitia_hirschy and the Watch Femme community she is helping to build

Watch brands aren’t always the best communicators. After creating what many would consider works of art for the wrist, there sometimes exists a disconnect. “Why…