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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Omega raises pricing for Seamaster 300M divers

03.12.21

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Omega raises pricing for Seamaster 300M divers

This week, many members of the watch community noted that, once again, Omega has incrementally raised the pricing on one of their bestselling models, the…

Introducing

03.12.21

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INTRODUCING: The Zenith DEFY Zero-G and 21 Double Tourbillon are clear-cut winners in sapphire crystal

Sapphire crystal. Known for its durability and high transparency, it’s the number one choice for top watch brands around the world, providing a window for…

The worst thing I’ve ever done to a watch (or why you shouldn’t dunk an Omega Seamaster in Berocca)

News

03.12.21

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The worst thing I’ve ever done to a watch (or why you shouldn’t dunk an Omega Seamaster in Berocca)

Wear and tear often bolsters the appeal of a vintage watch. Picture a chronograph dial aged to a warm tropical hue, or a diver’s watch…

WHAT TWEAKS MY TOURB: Clasps that create fixed length longer than the lug-to-lug measurement of a case

Opinion

02.12.21

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WHAT TWEAKS MY TOURB: Clasps that create fixed length longer than the lug-to-lug measurement of a case

Editor’s Note: Welcome to our new series, “What Tweaks My Tourb” in which Zach shares the watch-related irks and peeves that leave him exasperated. First up:…

Introducing

02.12.21

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INTRODUCING: The one-off Parmigiani Fleurier La Rose Carrée flexes the horological might of the manufacture

If you asked me which watch brands the mass marketplace needs to pay greater attention to, Parmigiani Fleurier would genuinely be on my list. In…

Zach’s four favourite Dubai Watch Week 2021 releases

Lists

02.12.21

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Zach’s four favourite Dubai Watch Week 2021 releases

Dubai Watch Week was a hub of horological discussion and creativity, but, of course, one of the main attractions for visiting the fair was to…

Anthony Joshua’s watch collection currently outweighs his boxing titles…

Pop Culture

02.12.21

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Anthony Joshua’s watch collection currently outweighs his boxing titles…

But that’s absolutely fine by us. Here’s what the Brit has been flaunting on his wrist while he waits for the chance to get his heavyweight…

The Swatch x Peanuts collection unveils fun range of Snoopy and Charlie Brown watches

Introducing

01.12.21

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The Swatch x Peanuts collection unveils fun range of Snoopy and Charlie Brown watches

It seems pretty ironic that Charles Monroe Schulz, the American cartoonist and creator of Peanuts – probably the most popular and influential comic strip in…

Introducing

01.12.21

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INTRODUCING: The Bremont Supermarine Descent II is a GMT diver with supermodel looks

Every once in a while, a watch just grabs me right in the feels. And oh boy, does this watch get me. I’ve been a…

DOXA dives back into their 80s catalogue with the updated 600T collection

Introducing

30.11.21

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DOXA dives back into their 80s catalogue with the updated 600T collection

Imagine you’re heading out for a swim or a surf… the sun’s beating down and you have the day to yourself. You glance down to…

My adventure watch – this is what I wear when shooting, fishing or hunting…

Watch Reviews

30.11.21

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My adventure watch – this is what I wear when shooting, fishing or hunting…

My collection has some reasonably serious luxury sports watches in it from the likes of Rolex, Omega et al. Watches that will withstand more rigours…

Introducing

30.11.21

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INTRODUCING: The IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Monopusher Edition “Le Petit Prince”

A pilot’s watch has long been considered a cornerstone of any well-rounded watch collection. And when you talk about flieger-type pilot’s watches, the International Watch…

Micro Mondays

29.11.21

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MICRO MONDAYS: The RZE Fortitude delivers a rugged pilot’s watch for under $500

What is it about pilot watches that makes them so popular? Is it their historically superior legibility? Maybe it’s the incorporation of aeronautical elements into…

EDITOR’S PICKS: The best Grand Seiko watches – and movements – according to @mrgrandseiko

Opinion

29.11.21

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EDITOR’S PICKS: The best Grand Seiko watches – and movements – according to @mrgrandseiko

Editor’s note: Quality not quantity? Grand Seiko proves that you can actually do both. The sheer output of the Japanese brand is extraordinary. It feels…

DUBAI DIARIES: “In Dubai, you could fall asleep on the street with your Richard Mille and it would be there when you wake up” – Pierre Biver

Events

28.11.21

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DUBAI DIARIES: “In Dubai, you could fall asleep on the street with your Richard Mille and it would be there when you wake up” – Pierre Biver

We are nearing the end of Dubai Watch Week 2021, but we are approaching the finish line strong. The day remained packed with Horology Forums,…

Introducing

28.11.21

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INTRODUCING: The Norqain Neverest Night Sight comes lumed up and ready for adventure

In my less than a decade of collecting, I’ve come to categorise watch brands into two distinct groups. The first consists of brands that simply…

My 3-year-old is fascinated by watches. So why do I feel so conflicted?

Opinion

28.11.21

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My 3-year-old is fascinated by watches. So why do I feel so conflicted?

So I was tidying up my kids’ playroom, forlornly trying to return a vague semblance of order to the overturned buckets of Lego and stray pieces…

The Collector’s Crossroads: Why I don’t have a grail watch

Opinion

27.11.21

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The Collector’s Crossroads: Why I don’t have a grail watch

It’s that time of year again. Black Friday. Where authorised dealers are pitching some of the best deals you’ve seen all year. Brands are ready…

The Omega Aqua Terra XXL is a whopping great land yacht for the wrist

Pop Culture

27.11.21

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The Omega Aqua Terra XXL is a whopping great land yacht for the wrist

Today a rough count yields just over 61 Aqua Terra variations in the Omega range. There are iterations as small as 30mm and offered in…

INTRODUCING: The Seiko Presage Sharp Edge GMT SPB273J1

Watch Reviews

27.11.21

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INTRODUCING: The Seiko Presage Sharp Edge GMT SPB273J1

The Seiko Sharp Edge GMT has been a sleeper hit of late, further blurring the lines between Seiko and Grand Seiko. Existing in the upper…

Events

27.11.21

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DUBAI WIND DOWN: “Rolex is actually the most authentic watch brand in the industry” – Maximilian Büsser

Another day of Dubai Watch Week comes to an end and the insightful discussions and excitement of fresh novelties keep coming. While I have only…

The CODE41 NB24 Edition 2 Chronograph offers complex Swiss watchmaking at an accessible price

Introducing

26.11.21

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The CODE41 NB24 Edition 2 Chronograph offers complex Swiss watchmaking at an accessible price

If you’ve always found yourself attracted to the highly technical mechanical movements produced by the upper echelons of Swiss horology, but have been put off…

Andrew’s escape to Switzerland to visit Longines

Pop Culture

26.11.21

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Andrew’s escape to Switzerland to visit Longines

This video was never scheduled to happen. However, waking up on a crisp Saturday morning in Neuchatel with Marcus our Creative Director and video master…

Introducing

26.11.21

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INTRODUCING: The Grand Seiko SBGJ253 is a GMT with a lustrous black dial

There’s very little mystery left with Grand Seiko’s design strategy, especially with their Heritage collection. Often taking direct inspiration from natural scenes that surround the…

DUBAI DIARIES: ”We’re like kids on holiday without our parents,” says famous watchmaker

Events

26.11.21

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DUBAI DIARIES: ”We’re like kids on holiday without our parents,” says famous watchmaker

What is Dubai Watch Week all about? That’s a question I’m starting a lot of my conversations here with to understand why so many of…

PANDEMIC BABY: Meet the watch built by two legit living legends over Zoom – the MB&F x Bulgari Legacy Machine FlyingT Allegra

Introducing

25.11.21

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PANDEMIC BABY: Meet the watch built by two legit living legends over Zoom – the MB&F x Bulgari Legacy Machine FlyingT Allegra

What did you do to express your creativity over the COVID-19 lockdowns? Get a sourdough starter-kit? Sit with your kids and fill endless reams of…

HANDS ON: The Seiko Prospex Samurai Save The Ocean, Asia Special Edition SRPH43

Watch Reviews

25.11.21

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HANDS ON: The Seiko Prospex Samurai Save The Ocean, Asia Special Edition SRPH43

Seiko’s Save The Ocean series has now been around for about two years, with a very simple motive behind it. If nobody wants to go…

Following his Watchbox investment, 5 pieces that show Michael Jordan is a genuine watch lover

Pop Culture

25.11.21

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Following his Watchbox investment, 5 pieces that show Michael Jordan is a genuine watch lover

News broke yesterday that Michael Jordan has invested in WatchBox, the trading site that has just raised $165 million USD in its latest round of…

HANDS ON: Grand Seiko’s tool-tastic steel bezel GMTs

Watch Reviews

24.11.21

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HANDS ON: Grand Seiko’s tool-tastic steel bezel GMTs

I always find it interesting how certain releases seem to fly under the radar. We all remember that watch that grabbed our attention but barely…

Michael Jordan invests to lift WatchBox valuation to almost $1 billion

News

24.11.21

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Michael Jordan invests to lift WatchBox valuation to almost $1 billion

Michael Jordan famously said that “you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take”. But the risk/reward ratio on his latest investment looks promising. The basketball legend joined…

DUBAI DIARIES: What I am looking forward to for Dubai Watch Week 2021

Events

24.11.21

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DUBAI DIARIES: What I am looking forward to for Dubai Watch Week 2021

The eagle has landed. Your American Deputy Editor has finally made it to Dubai Watch Week. Prior to joining the industry, I had always heard…

A WEEK ON THE WRIST: The Rado Captain Cook Automatic channels 80s style with playful fun

Watch Reviews

23.11.21

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A WEEK ON THE WRIST: The Rado Captain Cook Automatic channels 80s style with playful fun

If the resurgence of the mullet as a fashion statement as we emerge from lockdown(s) in Australia isn’t enough to convince you, then perhaps the…

HANDS ON: The COSC-certified green goodness of the Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic 10592

Watch Reviews

23.11.21

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HANDS ON: The COSC-certified green goodness of the Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic 10592

This year’s green-dial train keeps on rolling with the Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic 10592, the brand’s refined take on an “everyday watch”. Able to…

EDITOR’S PICK: Wondering if you could pull off a gold watch? Here’s what you need to know

Opinion

23.11.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: Wondering if you could pull off a gold watch? Here’s what you need to know

EDITOR’S NOTE: Right now, steel sports watches from the likes of Rolex, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet have become some of the most lusted after watches…

Thinking outside the (watch) box with Jaeger-LeCoultre and designer Henry Wilson

News

22.11.21

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Thinking outside the (watch) box with Jaeger-LeCoultre and designer Henry Wilson

If you’ve been collecting watches for any meaningful length of time, you’ve probably got the storage of said timepieces sorted out. But let me ask…

Micro Mondays

22.11.21

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MICRO MONDAYS: The Maurice de Mauriac L3 Sees Red Chronograph exploits coloured sapphire crystal for dazzling effect

In the world of microbrands, it can be hard to stand out amidst the barrage of vintage-style divers and explorer’s watches. What isn’t hard to…

EDITOR’S PICK: Enter the Goldilocks zone – 7 of the best mid-size watches money can buy (36 – 39mm only)

Lists

21.11.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: Enter the Goldilocks zone – 7 of the best mid-size watches money can buy (36 – 39mm only)

EDITOR’S NOTE: Let’s be real here: Goldilocks is a fairly reprehensible character. She enters the bears’ cottage without consent and is culpable of burglary in the…

In The Shop

21.11.21

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IN THE SHOP: The Mondaine Official Swiss Railways Mini Clock 12.5cm

Look, I am a New Yorker. Born in the city, living in Manhattan for the majority of my life, I am well-accustomed to daily train…

From Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Mark Wahlberg: 8 celebs wearing the hell out of a Rolex Rainbow Daytona

Lists

21.11.21

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From Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Mark Wahlberg: 8 celebs wearing the hell out of a Rolex Rainbow Daytona

Bit of an odd question but can anyone work out the relevance of the March 23, 2018? In a pretty baller move, on that day…

Could this be the Panerai my smaller wrist has been waiting for?

Introducing

20.11.21

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Could this be the Panerai my smaller wrist has been waiting for?

Admittedly, Panerai is a brand I have stayed away from in regards to my personal collection. I like the design, heritage, and robustness of their…

Introducing

20.11.21

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INTRODUCING: Farer hits New York City with four new offerings

On Thursday night, I was able to attend an event hosted by Worn And Wound with Farer as their guest at the New York City…

Win $700 worth of straps by telling us your favourite strap monster watch, and watching our silly video

News

20.11.21

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Win $700 worth of straps by telling us your favourite strap monster watch, and watching our silly video

The reason for this video was a late-arriving strap for our Doxa SUB 600T ‘pacific’. Necessity dictated that, with time running out to shoot a…

Opinion

20.11.21

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OPINION: The second-hand watch boom and the elephant in the room

A watch is a curiously intimate possession. It’s worn on a person’s skin right next to their beating pulse as they engage in all the…

WHO TO FOLLOW: @timepeacelove, a watch collector sharing his journey through amazing storytelling

Pop Culture

19.11.21

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WHO TO FOLLOW: @timepeacelove, a watch collector sharing his journey through amazing storytelling

One of the most beautiful things about collecting watches is the journey. The ups, downs and everything in between make this hobby that much more…

Friday Wind Down

19.11.21

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Hollywood and Hamilton, Norqain and now onto Dubai Watch Week…

This month has been jam-packed with watch events, RedBar gatherings, an IWC Big Pilot Exhibition and much more. As a “pandemic hire”, I am suddenly…

A MONTH ON THE WRIST: Why I’ve already forged a special connection with my new Rolex Datejust 36 ref. 126234

Watch Reviews

19.11.21

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A MONTH ON THE WRIST: Why I’ve already forged a special connection with my new Rolex Datejust 36 ref. 126234

If I had to pinpoint the early origins of my journey to becoming a watch lover, I would attribute it to inheriting the passion for…

Don’t Miss This: Our team debates the best watches from $15K-$20K USD

Lists

18.11.21

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Don’t Miss This: Our team debates the best watches from $15K-$20K USD

We’ve debated some of the best watches under $1,000 USD, from $1,000 – $3,000 USD, from $3000 – $5000 USD, from $5000 – $7,000 USD,…

Talking sales and product philosophy with Hamilton CEO Vivian Stauffer

Interview

18.11.21

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Talking sales and product philosophy with Hamilton CEO Vivian Stauffer

Last weekend, the watch and filmmaking industries came together for the Hamilton Behind The Camera Awards – a ceremony which celebrates the often unsung achievements…

Baume & Mercier updates their digital sales experience with the Virtual Try-On System

News

18.11.21

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Baume & Mercier updates their digital sales experience with the Virtual Try-On System

Baume & Mercier’s modern range of Riviera sports watches are all about bringing retro design into the modern era. Whether it’s the integrated bracelet becoming…

EDITOR’S PICK: A year on the wrist with the Rolex Submariner 116610LV – AKA ‘The Hulk’

Watch Reviews

18.11.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: A year on the wrist with the Rolex Submariner 116610LV – AKA ‘The Hulk’

Editor’s note: Nominative determinism is the theory that people are drawn to jobs that match their names. Researchers believe this is due to “implicit egotism” –…

EVENT RECAP: Hamilton host the Behind The Camera Awards in Hollywood

Pop Culture

17.11.21

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EVENT RECAP: Hamilton host the Behind The Camera Awards in Hollywood

Last weekend, I flew out to the movie-making capital of the world: Hollywood, California. The reason for my visit was the return of the Hamilton Behind The…

HANDS ON: The Baume & Mercier Riviera delivers 70s style on an integrated bracelet

Watch Reviews

17.11.21

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HANDS ON: The Baume & Mercier Riviera delivers 70s style on an integrated bracelet

If you’re going to draw inspiration from anything, the French Riviera is as good as it gets. Baume & Mercier’s Riviera line stems from the…

Hamilton launches collaborative Capsule Collection with Mad Men’s costume designer Janie Bryant

Introducing

17.11.21

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Hamilton launches collaborative Capsule Collection with Mad Men’s costume designer Janie Bryant

There is a school of thought that nothing is truly original, and everything that exists now is just a riff based on something that has…

Introducing

16.11.21

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INTRODUCING: The more refined and compact Grand Seiko SBGA461 & SBGA463 divers

Though Grand Seiko is typically known for their dressier watches and mesmerising dials, you’d better believe a company with “Seiko” in its name knows a…

Introducing

16.11.21

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INTRODUCING: The Bremont Broadsword Jet Online Exclusive

While there are plenty of military-inspired watches on the market these days, there’s only one brand that has a fully acknowledged direct partnership with a…

Micro Mondays

16.11.21

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MICRO MONDAYS: Get red-faced and bronze-cased with the William Wood Valiant Bronze Ruby

Perhaps it’s something we take for granted, but one of the things we can always count on is the valour and bravery of our local…

Micro Mondays

15.11.21

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MICRO MONDAYS: The Mancheront Pacer delivers an ingenious twist on the Pulsometer function

It’s easy to forget that this hobby we love had its origins in life-changing situations. These watches we wear were once more than just physical…

News

15.11.21

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AFL superstar Buddy Franklin teams up with Zenith and what that means for the brand

Lance “Buddy” Franklin is a sporting giant in both the literal and metaphorical sense. Standing at 1.99m tall, the Sydney Swans forward is the seventh-greatest…

5 reasons you need to buy the new issue of NOW, the T+T Watch Buying Guide (including the story behind this Rolex)

Introducing

15.11.21

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5 reasons you need to buy the new issue of NOW, the T+T Watch Buying Guide (including the story behind this Rolex)

How many watches were released in 2021? That’s right – an absolute shit-ton (we counted). So where can you start to navigate this galaxy of…

When high fashion collides with high function – the paradox of the haute couture tool watch

Lists

14.11.21

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When high fashion collides with high function – the paradox of the haute couture tool watch

Okay, weird question: Can a high fashion house known for made-to-measure dresses, luxurious silk scarves or fine handbags produce a legitimate tool watch? What? Who…