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Michael Caine in Get Carter demonstrates the timeless cool of a Rolex Day-Date on a brown leather strap

13.11.21

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Michael Caine in Get Carter demonstrates the timeless cool of a Rolex Day-Date on a brown leather strap

Named as Quentin Tarantino’s favourite British film, the gangster classic Get Carter turns 50 this year. It follows Michael Caine as Jack Carter who travels…

Flying high once more – how I revived my late father’s Breitling Navitimer

Every Watch Tells a Story

12.11.21

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Flying high once more – how I revived my late father’s Breitling Navitimer

“Grab your jacket. We’re going flying”. As a kid, these were the words I loved to hear. It meant going on another adventure with my father. He…

Friday Wind Down

12.11.21

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: The new issue of NOW Magazine is available now (which is fitting…)

Three years ago, on a sultry November evening in Melbourne, we threw a launch party for our first Issue of NOW Magazine. It was in…

Don’t Miss This: Our team debates the best watches from $10K-$15K USD

Lists

12.11.21

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Don’t Miss This: Our team debates the best watches from $10K-$15K 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,…

Introducing

11.11.21

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INTRODUCING: The TAG Heuer Formula 1 Senna Special Edition

Ask any Formula 1 fan who Ayrton Senna was, and the range of emotions they’ll express may leave you perplexed. In the first few seconds,…

EDITOR’S PICK: Knowledge, kinship & “celebrity vampirism” – the psychology of why we collect watches

Pop Culture

11.11.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: Knowledge, kinship & “celebrity vampirism” – the psychology of why we collect watches

EDITOR’S PICK: Last week, the Only Watch 2021 auction racked up the phenomenal result of $32.1 million USD. Admittedly, there’s a charitable motive behind the initiative,…

The Grand Seiko SBGA469 Boutique Online Exclusive introduces their “rock pattern” dial in a tradition-rooted indigo blue

Introducing

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The Grand Seiko SBGA469 Boutique Online Exclusive introduces their “rock pattern” dial in a tradition-rooted indigo blue

I love my Grand Seiko SBGA413 “Spring”. It gets a lot of wear time on my wrist because I enjoy its cherry blossom inspired pink…

Is the new Tudor Pelagos FXD “Marine Nationale” everything we hoped for?

Watch Reviews

11.11.21

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Is the new Tudor Pelagos FXD “Marine Nationale” everything we hoped for?

Speculation has been rampant ever since Tudor announced their renewed partnership with Marine Nationale. With the vintage M.N. issued divers highly coveted and collectable, many…

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson spotted wearing an IWC Portugieser Annual Calendar at the premiere of Netflix’s “Red Notice”

Pop Culture

10.11.21

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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson spotted wearing an IWC Portugieser Annual Calendar at the premiere of Netflix’s “Red Notice”

When a film has three huge Hollywood names on its marquee, you know a lot of eyeballs will be tuning in. Reportedly Netflix’s highest budget…

VIDEO: The Seiko 5 Sports ONE PIECE Limited Edition Collection

Watch Reviews

10.11.21

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VIDEO: The Seiko 5 Sports ONE PIECE Limited Edition Collection

Seiko released a heap of cool watches at the start of 2021 and they’ve since continued their momentum. Indeed, this year has witnessed hit after…

Audemars Piguet, FPJ, H. Moser & Cie, and Zenith achieve record breaking results at Only Watch 2021

Auctions

10.11.21

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Audemars Piguet, FPJ, H. Moser & Cie, and Zenith achieve record breaking results at Only Watch 2021

Luxury watches can command exorbitant price tags at charity auctions and when piece uniques are on the table, the bidding wars inevitably heat up. We…

Introducing

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INTRODUCING: The Blancpain Bathyscaphe Titanium is a sexy beast of a dive watch

Fifty Fathoms. It’s a reference to an antiquated British unit of measure of approximately 91 and a half metres, but in the realm of horology,…

EDITOR’S PICK: @fakewatchbusta asks, is it EVER ok to wear a fake watch?

Opinion

09.11.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: @fakewatchbusta asks, is it EVER ok to wear a fake watch?

Editor’s Note: In an interview from the forthcoming issue of NOW, Time+Tide’s annual Watch Buying Guide, we interviewed a guy who unrepentantly wears a fake…

Second look: The retro-futuristic charms of the Omega Speedmaster Spacemaster Z-33

Watch Reviews

08.11.21

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Second look: The retro-futuristic charms of the Omega Speedmaster Spacemaster Z-33

The Omega Speedmaster Spacemaster Z-33 is a weird watch and happily I own one. As a special model you won’t find it in any of the…

Micro Mondays

08.11.21

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MICRO MONDAYS: The Isotope Watches Hydrium Burnt Tangerine and Will Return are fresh, bold and unlike anything else

NOTE: This article has been updated to reflect Isotope Watches recently making a change to the movement within both the Hydrium Burnt Tangerine and the…

EDITOR’S PICK: From Scarface to Tony Soprano – Hollywood’s 5 best gangsters and their watches

Lists

08.11.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: From Scarface to Tony Soprano – Hollywood’s 5 best gangsters and their watches

EDITOR’S PICK: Cinemas have finally re-opened in Melbourne and last night I saw The Sopranos’ origin film, The Many Saints of Newark. Truth be told,…

EDITOR’S PICK: Five wacky Day-Dates that show why it’s the most interesting Rolex model

Lists

07.11.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: Five wacky Day-Dates that show why it’s the most interesting Rolex model

EDITOR’S NOTE: Don’t mess with a classic? We reckon that can be rather unimaginative advice. Iconic watches often earn their status because the bones of…

Winter is Coming: Five Time+Tide Shop straps for the cold

Lists

07.11.21

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Winter is Coming: Five Time+Tide Shop straps for the cold

In the northern hemisphere, it’s that time of year again. The rubber straps slowly retreat to your watch drawer, followed closely behind by those metal…

The Delft Watch Works Oostpoort delivers casual dress vibes at a compelling price

Watch Reviews

07.11.21

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The Delft Watch Works Oostpoort delivers casual dress vibes at a compelling price

In an era of smartphones and smartwatches, the traditional timepiece became a bit of a niche accessory. Why, after all, should you spend your expendable…

A WEEK ON THE WRIST: The Unimatic U3-FFF is a distinctive bargain of a dive watch that proves less is more

Watch Reviews

06.11.21

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A WEEK ON THE WRIST: The Unimatic U3-FFF is a distinctive bargain of a dive watch that proves less is more

In today’s watch world, Unimatic are punching above their weight. Founded in 2015 by two Italian industrial design students, this relatively new company has established a…

EDITOR’S PICK: How waterproof is your watch?

Watch Education

06.11.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: How waterproof is your watch?

EDITOR’S NOTE: In Australia, the temperature is rising with summer due to kick in at the end of the month. That means we’re approaching beach…

Don’t Feed the Hype: Three alternatives to the F.P. Journe Chronométre Bleu

Lists

06.11.21

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Don’t Feed the Hype: Three alternatives to the F.P. Journe Chronométre Bleu

This highly requested segment of “Don’t Feed the Hype“ has been a long time coming. As a refresher for those who may not have seen…

The Collector’s Crossroads: The need to defend my watch choices online

Opinion

05.11.21

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The Collector’s Crossroads: The need to defend my watch choices online

I’m going to start this article with a story I want to share with you all. For those who didn’t know, in mid October, I…

Friday Wind Down

05.11.21

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Andrew hits New York to meet the team, and be tortured by Quentin Tarantino’s watch (what is it!)

If you run a digital media business, and it’s still in operation after the pandemic, then chances are you’ve hired someone over Zoom. Time+Tide is…

HANDS-ON: Vacheron Constantin Historiques American 1921 36.5mm

Watch Reviews

05.11.21

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HANDS-ON: Vacheron Constantin Historiques American 1921 36.5mm

They say that fashion trends move in cycles, but when a design remains attractive for over a century, you’ve got to admit that it goes…

Loupe This to present rare Grand Seiko VFA 6186-8000-G for auction

Auctions

05.11.21

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Loupe This to present rare Grand Seiko VFA 6186-8000-G for auction

You may have heard a lot about Loupe This these past few weeks. The online auction platform, founded by Eric Ku and Justin Gruenberg, recently…

We asked Andrew six hard-hitting questions on his first six months with the Zenith Chronomaster Sport.

Opinion

04.11.21

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We asked Andrew six hard-hitting questions on his first six months with the Zenith Chronomaster Sport.

During a shoot in that small window in between lockdowns in Melbourne, Andrew and I were discussing some of our favourite pieces we’d seen and…

Introducing

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INTRODUCING: The Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer is a well-priced daily wearer

The name Hamilton is revered for many reasons, including its rich history in the air (producing aviation watches since 1918), and the new Khaki Aviation…

Is the Zenith DEFY 21 Double Tourbillon Only Watch 2021 the most batshit crazy watch of the year?

Auctions

04.11.21

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Is the Zenith DEFY 21 Double Tourbillon Only Watch 2021 the most batshit crazy watch of the year?

What’s been the most visually bonkers watch of the year? Possible contenders would have to include the Louis Vuitton Carpe Diem and the MB&F M.A.D.1…

Don’t Miss This: Our team debates the best watches from $7K-$10K USD

Lists

04.11.21

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Don’t Miss This: Our team debates the best watches from $7K-$10K USD

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

Is the Nomos Glashütte Club Sport Neomatik 42 the new value rival of the Rolex Datejust?

Opinion

03.11.21

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Is the Nomos Glashütte Club Sport Neomatik 42 the new value rival of the Rolex Datejust?

Nomos are known for their distinctive Bauhaus designs that are immediately distinguishable from across a crowded room. When the Nomos Club Sport Neomatik 42 made…

EDITOR’S PICK: Why I’ll always be a vintage watch guy

Opinion

03.11.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: Why I’ll always be a vintage watch guy

Editor’s note: Nostalgia is the driving inspiration for a vast number of modern watches. Every year, brands deliver ever more vintage reissues that combine throwback aesthetics…

INTRODUCING: The REISER Alpen Skeleton is an integrated bracelet watch with a fresh twist

Watch Reviews

03.11.21

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INTRODUCING: The REISER Alpen Skeleton is an integrated bracelet watch with a fresh twist

With a watch as visually complex as the REISER Alpen Skeleton, it’s always hard to know where to begin, but perhaps the most unique aspect…

Rollie Moly! Cousin Greg falls foul of a dodgy Rolex in Succession’s latest episode…

Pop Culture

02.11.21

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Rollie Moly! Cousin Greg falls foul of a dodgy Rolex in Succession’s latest episode…

Succession has almost zero characters with redeeming qualities. For the most part the Roy family and those in their orbit are complete assholes. Each scene…

EDITOR’S NOTE: Reflecting on happier times, when you could go on a waiting list for a 5711, and actually get “the call”

Every Watch Tells a Story

02.11.21

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EDITOR’S NOTE: Reflecting on happier times, when you could go on a waiting list for a 5711, and actually get “the call”

Editor’s note: If you can get one at retail the green dial Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/014 would set you back $34,893 USD. But that’s one extremely…

Opinion

02.11.21

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OPINION: Why it’s OK to keep buying the same sort of watch over and over again

So a little while ago, I was talking to my hypnotist (long story) when he revealed that he had an intriguing side hustle. Away from…

MICRO MONDAYS: The CuleM Skyline GMT Collection

Watch Reviews

01.11.21

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MICRO MONDAYS: The CuleM Skyline GMT Collection

When it comes down to it, a watch with a GMT complication is really just a love letter to travelling. Regardless of their original purpose…

VIDEO: The Vacheron Constantin Historiques American 1921 collection

Watch Education

01.11.21

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VIDEO: The Vacheron Constantin Historiques American 1921 collection

The roaring 20s was a tumultuous time in America that included the aftermath of the First World War, prohibition and the infamous Wall St crash.…

Comparing the blues – our DOXA SUB 600T ‘pacific’ vs the Tudor Black Bay 58

Watch Reviews

31.10.21

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Comparing the blues – our DOXA SUB 600T ‘pacific’ vs the Tudor Black Bay 58

The sun is beating down and the swell is roaring along Sydney’s beaches as my family gets ready to partake in a daily ritual. Even…

EDITOR’S PICK: 5 Halloween-worthy skull watches

Lists

31.10.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: 5 Halloween-worthy skull watches

EDITOR’S NOTE: Today the portal between this world and the one that comes after will be at its thinnest, so it’s probably a good time…

Don’t kid yourself desk diver: Why you should wear dress watches more

Opinion

31.10.21

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Don’t kid yourself desk diver: Why you should wear dress watches more

In many ways, dress watches have become an overlooked genre in the watch world. While manufactures haven’t forgotten them, we certainly don’t see the same…

Pink Dial Project: These are the watches we are personally bidding on, so get out of our way pls – best regards, Zach, Andrew and Ricardo

Lists

31.10.21

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Pink Dial Project: These are the watches we are personally bidding on, so get out of our way pls – best regards, Zach, Andrew and Ricardo

Watching the bidding on the Pink Dial Project each day over the last week has been like filling up the metaphorical spiritual gas tank with…

Every Watch Tells a Story

30.10.21

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Every Watch Tells a Story: Nelli’s Cartier Roadster

Editor’s Note: We recently presented our readers with the opportunity to submit their very own written “Every Watch Tells a Story” where they reflect on a…

Introducing

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INTRODUCING: The Girard Perregaux Aston Martin Laureato Chronograph has a dial that dazzles

It’s one thing to salivate over pictures and Instagram posts, but hands up who remembers the first time they were fortunate enough to set eyes…

Have dive watches just received official formalwear approval?

Opinion

30.10.21

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Have dive watches just received official formalwear approval?

Ever since Sean Connery’s Jame Bond emerged from the ocean in Goldfinger and peeled off his wetsuit to reveal a tuxedo beneath, the question has…

The Collector’s Crossroads: Does the size of a watch collection really matter?

Opinion

30.10.21

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The Collector’s Crossroads: Does the size of a watch collection really matter?

I know. I know. You’ve probably read dozens of articles about sizes when it comes to watches. Shoot, we wrote a pretty good one right here.…

VIDEO: The IWC Pilot’s Watch Limited Edition collection celebrates the real Top Guns

Watch Reviews

29.10.21

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VIDEO: The IWC Pilot’s Watch Limited Edition collection celebrates the real Top Guns

IWC rarely shy away from a limited edition, especially not when it’s in celebration of military icons. New to the IWC catalogues is a batch…

Friday Wind Down

29.10.21

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: What the Beckham Tudor Pelagos hopefully implies…

When the David Beckham Tudor Pelagos shot appeared on Instagram, it became a moment where many of us were hoping our prayers had been answered.…

INTRODUCING: The Farer Cobb Pulsometer Monopusher is a colourful masterclass in dial construction

Watch Reviews

29.10.21

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INTRODUCING: The Farer Cobb Pulsometer Monopusher is a colourful masterclass in dial construction

As names for a timepiece go, Farer’s latest Chronograph Monopusher is as badass as it is to the point. Indeed, when someone asks what watch…

Don’t Miss This: Our team debates the best watches from $5K-$7K USD

Lists

29.10.21

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Don’t Miss This: Our team debates the best watches from $5K-$7K USD

We’ve debated some of the best watches under $1,000 USD, from $1,000 – $3,000 USD, and from $3000 – $5000 USD. Now, in our next…

Every Watch Tells a Story

28.10.21

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Every Watch Tells a Story: Tim’s tale of compassion and a Patek Philippe Calatrava ref. 1589

Editor’s Note: We asked for the anecdotes behind your timepieces as part of our Every Watch Tells A Story series. Straight away, we got this…

Introducing

28.10.21

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INTRODUCING: The ice-inspired Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Beijing 2022

Some say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. To be fair, nature as a form of inspiration for design is hardly tied to one…

Did David Beckham accidentally just leak a new dateless Tudor Pelagos?

News

28.10.21

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Did David Beckham accidentally just leak a new dateless Tudor Pelagos?

The Wilsdorf group are generally very secretive about their upcoming projects, so when a potential leak makes its way onto the internet all our hearts…

VIDEO: The Tissot T-Touch Connect Solar is an everyday smartwatch for any collector

Watch Reviews

28.10.21

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VIDEO: The Tissot T-Touch Connect Solar is an everyday smartwatch for any collector

A mechanical watch tends to be the only target for those of us in love with horology. Yet everyone would have to admit there are…

My top five watches from WatchTime New York 2021

Lists

27.10.21

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My top five watches from WatchTime New York 2021

Imagine walking into a building and coming face to face with some of the biggest brands and independent watchmakers in horology. Well, that’s exactly what…

VIDEO: IWC introduces two new stealth Top Gun Ceratanium Pilot’s watches

Watch Reviews

27.10.21

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VIDEO: IWC introduces two new stealth Top Gun Ceratanium Pilot’s watches

Today we are highway-ing into the danger zone, with two new complicated IWC Top Gun Ceratanium pilot’s watches that will take your breath away. OK,…

The Hamilton Khaki Aviation Takeoff Automatic Chronograph celebrates racing pilot Dario Costa’s latest jaw-dropping feat

Pop Culture

27.10.21

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The Hamilton Khaki Aviation Takeoff Automatic Chronograph celebrates racing pilot Dario Costa’s latest jaw-dropping feat

Nerves of hardened titanium. Glacial water in his veins. What would cause the rest of us mortals to cry, lose control of bodily functions, and…

Hands On: Cartier’s Must have new coloured Tanks

Watch Reviews

27.10.21

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Hands On: Cartier’s Must have new coloured Tanks

These new lavishly-coloured Cartier Tank Musts might seem like just another trend-hopping release of 2021, but they actually represent one of the best survival stories…

Keanu Reeves’ present to his John Wick stuntmen continues the celeb tradition of gifting Rolex Submariners

Pop Culture

26.10.21

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Keanu Reeves’ present to his John Wick stuntmen continues the celeb tradition of gifting Rolex Submariners

For me, Keanu Reeves never really gets the respect he deserves. When you consider his body of work, he’s starred in a range of wildly…

EDITOR’S PICK: 6 rules on how to attend a watch get-together without making everyone hate you

Opinion

26.10.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: 6 rules on how to attend a watch get-together without making everyone hate you

EDITOR’S PICK: The home of Time+Tide is Melbourne, Australia. Unfortunately, this year Victoria’s state capital earned the regrettable title of the “world’s most locked down city” after…