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Hands On

25.12.22

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HANDS-ON: The CODE41 Mecascape is a truly unique timekeeping device

The practicality of a wristwatch is a controversial topic in a world of smartphones and atomic clocks, especially when you can get a bulletproof digital…

Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword

25.12.22

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Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword 2022 recap part one (#1-14)

One Sunday morning, I was sitting on the couch having a New York Times mini-crossword race with my brother. It was a pretty close battle,…

Why the Rolex Daytona is still the ultimate chronograph to trigger serious FOMO

The Icons

24.12.22

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Why the Rolex Daytona is still the ultimate chronograph to trigger serious FOMO

When it comes to the world’s most desired timepieces, one name stands head and shoulders above the rest: Rolex. And among the legendary models from…

Hands On

24.12.22

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HANDS-ON: The Omega Speedmaster 321 is the grail-Speedy of the modern catalogue

Omega’s main point of distinction in the modern era is their METAS-certified Master Chronometer co-axial movements. They have superb build qualities inside and out, and…

The TAG Heuer Aquaracer Night Diver recreates a cruelly overlooked Bond watch

In Depth

24.12.22

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The TAG Heuer Aquaracer Night Diver recreates a cruelly overlooked Bond watch

Anyone who knows me knows I’m a sucker for all things 007. The action, the intrigue, the charm, the gadgets… and most of all, the…

Friday Wind Down

23.12.22

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: ‘Tis the season for Christmas Gin

As a boy, Cam Mackenzie remembers it as the smell of Christmas. There was the rich sweetness of raisins and dates pepped up with cinnamon and infused…

Introducing

23.12.22

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INTRODUCING: The Laco Edition 97 is a classic Type B pilot’s watch in bronze

Laco is the type of brand that attracts a niche group of watch enthusiasts: those who are into old school pilot watches and that appreciate…

Introducing

22.12.22

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INTRODUCING: The Tutima Patria Small Second Blue & Gold

With its name first appearing on watches as early as 1927, Tutima have had a tumultuous yet resilient history. You may not be as familiar…

Buy our ‘Koallaboration’ with Nivada Grenchen and seconde/seconde/ and save koalas until December 31

In The Shop

22.12.22

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Buy our ‘Koallaboration’ with Nivada Grenchen and seconde/seconde/ and save koalas until December 31

Coming up on three years ago, Australia had one of the most lethal summers for wildfires – we call them bushfires down here – on…

How the Tudor Black Bay struck gold as a modern tool watch with real vintage heritage

In Depth

22.12.22

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How the Tudor Black Bay struck gold as a modern tool watch with real vintage heritage

Upon its release in 2012, the Tudor Black Bay set the watch world ablaze with a blockbuster reception, a pretty clear result of pent-up demand…

One to watch: “Making Time” documentary now available to stream in time for the holiday break

News

21.12.22

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One to watch: “Making Time” documentary now available to stream in time for the holiday break

Ever since I saw a 30-minute teaser for this film during Dubai Watch Week last year, I have been itching for the premiere of the…

Video

21.12.22

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VIDEO: The Tissot PRS 516 Automatic Chronograph delivers the high-octane essence of modern racing

With some of the more out-there design choices of the late ’90s and early ’00s coming back into fashion, it takes an extremely keen eye…

Pushing case design with the Hublot MP-09 Tourbillon Bi-Axis 5-Day Power Reserve

Introducing

20.12.22

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Pushing case design with the Hublot MP-09 Tourbillon Bi-Axis 5-Day Power Reserve

What is a watch case? Is it simply a container for the movement? The frame to a beautiful piece of art? For Hublot it seems…

News

20.12.22

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The Louis Vuitton Tambour book is like an in-depth biography of the brand’s favourite model

You’re probably familiar with the concept of “dog years”. This is the idea that dogs age at approximately seven times the rate of humans and…

The HYT Hastroid Cosmic Hunter combines avant-garde tech with materials of old

Introducing

20.12.22

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The HYT Hastroid Cosmic Hunter combines avant-garde tech with materials of old

The HYT brand is experiencing an encouraging renaissance. It came back with a big bang with the help of Kairos Technology and a certain Davide…

Video

19.12.22

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VIDEO: The Norqain Wild One collection ushers in the next era of the brand

Editor’s note: When the Norqain Wild One launched at the end of September in Zermatt, we went in-depth on the collection, the new NORTEQ carbon composite material,…

Micro Mondays

19.12.22

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MICRO MONDAYS: The Peren Nera Rogue BW is a keenly priced dive watch with a stealth-driven look

Peren can be a confusing brand for people who are new to their concept, but despite a rather baffling backstory including a ransomed prototype, the…

Introducing

19.12.22

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The Independedit: Habring² Doppel 38

In this intermittent new series, we’ll be looking to highlight the most interesting new independent pieces that we come across, and that we feel don’t…

Scratch me if you can: How to wear your luxury watch and minimise the wear and tear

Watch Education

18.12.22

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Scratch me if you can: How to wear your luxury watch and minimise the wear and tear

There’s nothing more frustrating to a budget-oriented collector than seeing safe-queen luxury watches that get snapped up and hidden away, only to drive up prices…

Would you get buried with your favourite watch on your wrist or is it the ultimate waste of time?

Pop Culture

18.12.22

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Would you get buried with your favourite watch on your wrist or is it the ultimate waste of time?

Jazz legend Miles Davis was buried with one of his beloved trumpets nestling by his side. The Beat Generation novelist William Burroughs was laid to…

Introducing

18.12.22

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INTRODUCING: The Delbana Rotonda gets perked up with a range of new colours

We’ve paid a lot of attention to the re-emerging Delma recently, a Swiss brand with nearly a century of unbroken history that not enough people…

Workhorse makeover: “Off the shelf” calibres can be pretty too – ETA/Peseux 7001 Edition

Lists

18.12.22

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Workhorse makeover: “Off the shelf” calibres can be pretty too – ETA/Peseux 7001 Edition

One thing watch enthusiasts often do is dismiss “off the shelf” calibres. The allure and buzz of “in-house” movements has cast a dismissing shadow over…

How to be a better customer – from a guy who just randomly picked up a new Rolex DJ

Watch Culture

17.12.22

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How to be a better customer – from a guy who just randomly picked up a new Rolex DJ

Allow me start off with a recent watch acquisition story. Last month, I was travelling for work and ended up with a few hours to kill…

Cheap Bastard: The Stauer 1930 Dashtronic is a digital automatic watch you can have for just US$179

Opinion

17.12.22

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Cheap Bastard: The Stauer 1930 Dashtronic is a digital automatic watch you can have for just US$179

Editor’s note: Whether David is a bastard is still up for debate, but the fact he is cheap is irrefutable. Kidding aside, David loves solid watches…

How the Meistersinger Singularis Enamel Edition finally won me over

Introducing

17.12.22

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How the Meistersinger Singularis Enamel Edition finally won me over

Although I am a self-confessed lover of weird things, I could never really put my finger on why I hadn’t fallen for Meistersinger. I’ve always…

Vintage video game watches offer real wrist game

Pop Culture

17.12.22

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Vintage video game watches offer real wrist game

Members of Generation X can truly say they were there for some seismic cultural shifts. Although some relics should definitely remain encased in the nostalgic…

Introducing

16.12.22

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NSFW! Holiday Hentai from a historic Swiss brand? Merry Christmas, I guess

Erotic watches have long been a controversial topic. Some praise the individuality, artistry and taboo nature of these pieces, impressed by the intricately painted scenes…

Friday Wind Down

16.12.22

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Race over to Chadstone for an adrenaline-filled IWC experience

If you have ever binge-watched Drive to Survive, played the Gran Turismo video games, or, more plainly, are a Formula 1 super-fan, then you will probably want to race…

Hands On

16.12.22

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HANDS-ON: The BA111OD Chapter 4.1 T.V.D. is the latest watch from a young brand with big ideas

The wristwatch hobby is often full of lore and ritual, with prescribed traditions and a general consensus that old age legitimises worth. BA111OD are an…

Start your (virtual) engines… The IWC Esports Challenge at Battersea Power Station

News

16.12.22

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Start your (virtual) engines… The IWC Esports Challenge at Battersea Power Station

The first time I set foot in a luxury watch boutique was for a sim racing competition in 2019, driving a GT3 car around the…

Four watches you should buy instead of Portnoy’s Brick Watch – US$2.4K or less

Lists

15.12.22

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Four watches you should buy instead of Portnoy’s Brick Watch – US$2.4K or less

Dave Portnoy launched Brick Watch Company, but we think there are better watches to buy for US$2,400 or less.

Introducing

15.12.22

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INTRODUCING: The Minase Horizon and 5 Windows Midsize

There has been no shortage of love for Minase in recent times, and for good reason. The Japanese brand is consistently producing watches that challenge…

In Tulsa King, Stallone upholds the unlikely tradition of mobster watches

Pop Culture

15.12.22

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In Tulsa King, Stallone upholds the unlikely tradition of mobster watches

In Tulsa King, Sylvester Stallone's character wears a watch that's entirely consistent with his mafia lifestyle.

Moser enter the metaverse with new Endeavour Centre Seconds Genesis

Introducing

14.12.22

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Moser enter the metaverse with new Endeavour Centre Seconds Genesis

You know the world is addicted to digital media when the most prominent smartphone manufacturer, Apple, now adds a “screen time” tool to help users…

Introducing

14.12.22

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INTRODUCING: The Zenith Defy Extreme Double Tourbillon is high-tech AF

Even though it’s one of the most involved complications in the industry, developments in expertise and technology have enabled many brands to experiment with the…

That time we sought to fight the hype with six alternatives to the Submariner

Lists

14.12.22

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That time we sought to fight the hype with six alternatives to the Submariner

Editor’s note: Season 2 of About Effing Time premiered last week, and the three amigos kicked things off by tackling alternatives to popular watches –…

Raheem Sterling lost £300,000 of watches in a robbery. How should he replace them?

Pop Culture

13.12.22

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Raheem Sterling lost £300,000 of watches in a robbery. How should he replace them?

Poor Raheem Sterling has endured a rough time of late. There was the familiar heartache of England being knocked out of the World Cup with…

We let an AI review three of the most iconic watches. Here are the results

Pop Culture

13.12.22

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We let an AI review three of the most iconic watches. Here are the results

“It seems probable that once the machine thinking method had started, it would not take long to outstrip our feeble powers… They would be able…

Hands On

12.12.22

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HANDS-ON: The rose-gold Bulgari Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT is sleek, sculptural and downright sexy

We all know the Bulgari Octo Finissimo series as some of the most in-demand timepieces on the market today. You’ll find them peeking out of…

Micro Mondays

12.12.22

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MICRO MONDAYS: The RZE Ascentus GMT delivers serious bang-for-buck in a titanium case

RZE cemented themselves in my mind as one of the best value microbrands when they released their Valour 38 field watch for under US$300, and…

Video surfaces proving Tudor BB58 is compatible with Ranger T-Fit bracelet

News

12.12.22

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Video surfaces proving Tudor BB58 is compatible with Ranger T-Fit bracelet

As someone who once owned the original Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight and BB58 Navy Blue, I can say they were both constant wears within my…

News

11.12.22

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Barstool Sports “presidente” Dave Portnoy offends watch lovers with his new watch brand – then doubles down

Within basketball slang, the term “bricked” is used when someone badly misses a shot. A bricked phone, computer, or gaming console refers to when a…

Watchspotting among the fans at the Qatar World Cup

Pop Culture

11.12.22

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Watchspotting among the fans at the Qatar World Cup

Writer’s note: This article was completed mere hours after Croatia’s incredible penalty shootout win against Brazil. During that match, the percentage of grey hair on…

Lists

11.12.22

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The top 3 Alpina releases of 2022

This has been a long year for those of us who write about watches. More than any year I can think of, it has provided…

Confession of a terrible watch collector: Mistakes, I’ve made a few…

Opinion

11.12.22

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Confession of a terrible watch collector: Mistakes, I’ve made a few…

I am a terrible watch collector. I’ve been collecting watches terribly for about 10 years now with no end in sight. It admittedly consumes much…

Risky business: Are we ready for more microbrands going upmarket?

Opinion

10.12.22

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Risky business: Are we ready for more microbrands going upmarket?

One of my favourite watch brands, Farer, recently added a new chronograph to their line-up. Called the Chrono-Classic, it follows a long line of chronographs…

Phillips adds a sector touch to their limited-edition Bulgari Octo Finissimo

Introducing

10.12.22

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Phillips adds a sector touch to their limited-edition Bulgari Octo Finissimo

The Bulgari Octo Finissimo is known first and foremost for its baroque-sculptural case design. But another defining feature across the Finissimo Automatic line is the…

Hands On

10.12.22

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HANDS-ON: The Chopard Alpine Eagle 41mm we are all pining for

There’s definitely not a shortage of stainless-steel sports watches in the marketplace. It’s a truly saturated category due to the high demand, so if you’re…

Introducing

10.12.22

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INTRODUCING: A striking engraved masterclass from the Parmigiani Fleurier La Rosa Celeste

Parmigiani Fleurier is experiencing a mammoth resurgence under the watchful eye of Guido Terreni – we had a taste of this with their incredible releases…

Gold rush: Three discontinued gold watches you can have for a bargain

Lists

09.12.22

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Gold rush: Three discontinued gold watches you can have for a bargain

Solid gold watches can be wildly expensive, and this is partly why the consumer base largely focuses on stainless-steel references. But those who are willing…

Friday Wind Down

09.12.22

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: At the World Cup with Hublot, final ChaosMaster Save Us Koala Edition available for purchase

By the pool at Villa Hublot, a palatial mansion on the Persian Gulf coast, the French World Cup winner Marcel Desailly is sitting at the…

Introducing

09.12.22

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INTRODUCING: The Vacheron Constantin Égérie Moon Phase stuns with its diamond-studded designs

This trio of novelties from the Vacheron Constantin Égérie Moon Phase collection encompasses the brand’s incredible attention to detail and gem-setting savoir-faire. The first is…

The Franck Muller Vanguard Skeleton Colour Dreams is a joyful riot of mad-cap fun

Video

09.12.22

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The Franck Muller Vanguard Skeleton Colour Dreams is a joyful riot of mad-cap fun

Ever wondered what happens when you take the colour wheel and throw it at a watch with extreme craftsmanship and precision? Well, we recently found…

Three monster Kickstarter success stories that exploded into life

Lists

08.12.22

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Three monster Kickstarter success stories that exploded into life

In the realm of microbrand watches, Kickstarter has long been a preferred platform for launching new models, and even entirely new brands. It can be…

Hands On

08.12.22

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HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Summer Purple embodies the best of the brand

Newton’s third law: every action has an equal and opposite reaction. When a brand, in any industry, gets super popular, it can become fashionable to…

Go modern vintage with the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 3/6/9

Introducing

08.12.22

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Go modern vintage with the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 3/6/9

There is a strong allure to the simple time-only watch. Without all the complications to distract us, these watches instead rely heavily on their design.…

Making the case: The importance of watch packaging

Opinion

07.12.22

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Making the case: The importance of watch packaging

Editor’s note: Making the case is a new column in which the author delivers a heartfelt argument on a watch-related theme. A tick-tock trial if you will. Today…

Hands On

07.12.22

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HANDS-ON: The Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Solar Chronograph offers retro vibes with grab-and-go convenience

Seiko has a long history in chronographs, including their first manually wound model from 1964, and the iconic 6139 – the first automatic chrono to…

These watches couldn’t evoke the spirit of a ’70s bachelor pad any louder (unless their dials were made from shagpile carpet)

Lists

07.12.22

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These watches couldn’t evoke the spirit of a ’70s bachelor pad any louder (unless their dials were made from shagpile carpet)

Much has been written about the untimely death of the bachelor pad, a form of residence described by The Telegraph as “a rite of passage…

Introducing

06.12.22

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INTRODUCING: Zenith closes out Extreme E’s sophomore season with new purple Defy Extreme E “Energy X Prix” Edition

The future is electric. And nowhere is this more apparent than in the world of motorsport. As we begin to leave fossil fuels in the…

Gwendoline Christie never felt more beautiful on Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’ set wearing Cartier Tank Louis

Pop Culture

06.12.22

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Gwendoline Christie never felt more beautiful on Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’ set wearing Cartier Tank Louis

Netflix’s Addams Family spin-off Wednesday has taken the world by spooky storm, with Jenna Ortega’s self-choreographed dance scene going certified viral. But, while much attention has…

Micro Mondays

05.12.22

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MICRO MONDAYS: The Funder Måne delivers a modular moonphase collection in a single watch

What is great about the independent watch market is that there is more room to do things differently. By offering more value for less money or…

The weird rise of ‘swear clocks’ – the world’s most potty-mouthed ways of telling the time

Pop Culture

04.12.22

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The weird rise of ‘swear clocks’ – the world’s most potty-mouthed ways of telling the time

Editor’s note: Due to the nature of the subject matter, the following story contains lots of swear words and wilfully offensive language. If you’re offended…