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What happened when a rodeo cowboy’s Rolex Explorer met a 2000lb bull…

01.05.22

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What happened when a rodeo cowboy’s Rolex Explorer met a 2000lb bull…

EDITOR’S NOTE: Eric Wind is one of the world’s foremost vintage watch experts and the owner of Wind Vintage. In this interview, he tells the…

MEET THE TEAM: Zach (and Andrew) share their top 5 picks from Watches & Wonders

Lists

30.04.22

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MEET THE TEAM: Zach (and Andrew) share their top 5 picks from Watches & Wonders

When I went to Geneva for Watches & Wonders, the best way to describe the journey would be a horological food coma of bliss. Never…

Oh buoy! The Brellum Pandial LE.1 sets sail to become a real summer watch contender

Introducing

30.04.22

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Oh buoy! The Brellum Pandial LE.1 sets sail to become a real summer watch contender

Brellum has become a common feature not only on our Micro Mondays series, but also several top “insert number here” lists, and for good reason.…

Why these restoration videos from Oris are the most satisfying things you’ll watch all day

Watch Education

30.04.22

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Why these restoration videos from Oris are the most satisfying things you’ll watch all day

Every watch brand thinks about the message they are presenting to the world. Whether it be an ad campaign on social media or a picture…

Friday Wind Down

29.04.22

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Complecto – a watch community with diversity at the forefront

Ricardo here again! Before I hand the mic back over to Zach for the usual Friday Wind Down programming, I quickly wanted to give a…

MEET THE TEAM: Ferg’s top 5 leftfield picks from Watches & Wonders

Watch Reviews

29.04.22

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MEET THE TEAM: Ferg’s top 5 leftfield picks from Watches & Wonders

This year’s Watches & Wonders amazed me, not just because I was shocked by the scale of the in-person event, but because so many different…

VIDEO: Exploring the Baume & Mercier novelties from Watches & Wonders

Introducing

29.04.22

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VIDEO: Exploring the Baume & Mercier novelties from Watches & Wonders

Baume & Mercier have established themselves as a go-to option for great watches at a mid-range luxury price, and their impressive lineup from Watches &…

INTRODUCING: The Rado Captain Cook 2022 collection

Watch Reviews

28.04.22

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INTRODUCING: The Rado Captain Cook 2022 collection

The Rado Captain Cook has proved a big hit since its launch in 2017 with its vintage-inspired looks reimagined with a smooth, contemporary edge that…

MEET THE TEAM: Borna shares his 5 sleeper hits from Watches & Wonders

Lists

28.04.22

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MEET THE TEAM: Borna shares his 5 sleeper hits from Watches & Wonders

Having held the fort back in Melbourne during Watches & Wonders 2022, I couldn’t help but feel just a little bit of FOMO. It would’ve been…

IN-DEPTH: The Doxa Army makes a welcome return to active duty

Watch Reviews

28.04.22

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IN-DEPTH: The Doxa Army makes a welcome return to active duty

When researching rare vintage watches, there is usually a wide pool of resources. The same meticulous qualities that make the Swiss so good at watchmaking…

Introducing

27.04.22

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INTRODUCING: Le Diptyque Louis Erard x Alain Silberstein collab is colourful, playful and fun

It’s fair to say that the watchmaking industry is often pretty uptight as a whole. Companies like Swatch and Hublot try to inject some fun…

Cartier fanatics rejoice! Loupe This is auctioning a treasure trove of vintage rarities this week

Auctions

27.04.22

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Cartier fanatics rejoice! Loupe This is auctioning a treasure trove of vintage rarities this week

It’s easy to understand the dangerous appeal of online auction platform, Loupe This. For a start, it’s co-owned by internationally renowned watch dealer / super-collector, Eric…

MEET THE TEAM: Ricardo’s top five from Watches & Wonders

Lists

27.04.22

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MEET THE TEAM: Ricardo’s top five from Watches & Wonders

We’re a couple of weeks removed from Watches and Wonders and I’ve had enough time to recover from all the spicy salami and new watch…

Ineichen to auction unique Konstantin Chaykin Joker, Porsche 911 and NFT set on April 30

Auctions

26.04.22

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Ineichen to auction unique Konstantin Chaykin Joker, Porsche 911 and NFT set on April 30

In May 2021, Ineichen sold the world’s most-expensive NFT token for a watch. With a final hammer price of CHF 52,080, Konstantin Chaykin’s Joker NFT,…

Ed Sheeran shows hardcore watch collectors are also on the MoonSwatch hype train

Pop Culture

26.04.22

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Ed Sheeran shows hardcore watch collectors are also on the MoonSwatch hype train

The raging hype over the MoonSwatch has provoked a maelstrom of opinions. Some people believe it’s a bold collaboration that has reinvigorated the appeal of…

Introducing

26.04.22

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INTRODUCING: Hublot debuts the first-ever 100% ceramic-cased minute repeater

Hublot is all about material innovation and each year they continue to step it up. This Watches & Wonders, for example, they expanded their sapphire…

Micro Mondays

25.04.22

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MICRO MONDAYS: The Makina Gabriel delivers singular looks at a bargain price

The popularity of microbrands is predominantly down to two main reasons. Firstly, there is the fact that they’re often far more affordable than established watch…

MEET THE TEAM: Jeremy’s 5 favourite steel sports watches from Watches & Wonders

Lists

25.04.22

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MEET THE TEAM: Jeremy’s 5 favourite steel sports watches from Watches & Wonders

A couple of years ago, when I first started @timepeacelove, my Instagram page dedicated to my passion for watches, I made a joke to my wife…

Long-awaited film “Keeper of Time” premieres worldwide this week

Events

25.04.22

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Long-awaited film “Keeper of Time” premieres worldwide this week

Years ago, when I watched the documentary The Watchmaker’s Apprentice, which details the journey of George Daniels and the path of watchmaker Roger W. Smith becoming…

A funky take on serious watchmaking with new Czapek Faubourg de Cracovie models

Introducing

24.04.22

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A funky take on serious watchmaking with new Czapek Faubourg de Cracovie models

Named after Czapek’s third boutique – as it was the third collection released by the brand – the Czapek and Cie Faubourg de Cracovie is…

The Royal Oak pricing strategy in 1972 was absolutely wild

Watch Education

24.04.22

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The Royal Oak pricing strategy in 1972 was absolutely wild

If you were ever wondering what started the stainless-steel sports watch craze we find ourselves in today, none of it would have been possible without…

The Collector’s Crossroads: The dizzying effect of Watches and Wonders 2022

Opinion

23.04.22

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The Collector’s Crossroads: The dizzying effect of Watches and Wonders 2022

American graphic designer Chip Kidd once said, “You can be crippled by too many choices, especially if you don’t know what your goals are.” The…

The Rolex Explorer could be your one watch collection for life

The Icons

23.04.22

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The Rolex Explorer could be your one watch collection for life

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…

Hands On

23.04.22

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VIDEO: Hands-on with all 11 missions of the Swatch x Omega MoonSwatch

To say that the announcement of the Swatch x Omega MoonSwatch BioCeramic was the debut of the year would be an understatement. In fact, you…

Friday Wind Down

22.04.22

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Nothing like a good ol’ impromptu watch meetup

Hey there. It’s Ricardo again with another Friday Wind Down takeover. It was only a matter of time before I would be back for Zach…

Introducing

22.04.22

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INTRODUCING: The Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Self-Winding

In Vacheron Constantin’s own words, the Patrimony is “circular perfection”, serving as a minimalist, modern interpretation of its elegant models of the 1950s. The four…

Hublot CEO explains why Diego Maradona wore two watches

Pop Culture

22.04.22

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Hublot CEO explains why Diego Maradona wore two watches

DOUBLE TIME: Diego Maradona was the rebel icon of the sporting universe. The barrio boy who grew up without running water in a Buenos Aires…

William Wood is raffling a motorbike, we also raffled a motorbike. Which one is better?

Pop Culture

21.04.22

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William Wood is raffling a motorbike, we also raffled a motorbike. Which one is better?

START YOUR ENGINES: In 2018, we had a little dalliance with the brand that used to inhabit our HQ space, and now lives next door:…

Hands On

21.04.22

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HANDS-ON: The Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver Automatic

Nivada Grenchen are one of those brands that make you wish you’d heard of them years before you first saw them due to their knack…

Five sleeper picks from the upcoming “Precious Blues” Ineichen auction

Auctions

21.04.22

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Five sleeper picks from the upcoming “Precious Blues” Ineichen auction

A core component of being an auction house is curation, often under the scope of a particular theme. But, even with a theme in mind,…

F1 driver Charles Leclerc robbed of $430k Richard Mille in throng of fans

News

20.04.22

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F1 driver Charles Leclerc robbed of $430k Richard Mille in throng of fans

RICHARD MELEE: Richard Mille is indisputably one of the most sought-after brands in the sporting wold, with superstar athletes across a huge range of disciplines…

Pretty in pink (and purple) – Nomos spin the colour wheel

Hands On

20.04.22

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Pretty in pink (and purple) – Nomos spin the colour wheel

Colour is no longer a novelty in the watch space, with many brands releasing rainbow-inspired dials in their everyday wear pieces. We’ve extensively covered the…

California dreaming: The tale behind the “anonymous” Panerai California

Watch Education

20.04.22

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California dreaming: The tale behind the “anonymous” Panerai California

Whilst I’m definitely not a Paneristi , there are some models of Panerai that I do like very much, especially their Submersible range. The brand’s consistent…

Boxer Amir Khan robbed at gun point for £72,000 Franck Muller Vanguard Chronograph

News

19.04.22

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Boxer Amir Khan robbed at gun point for £72,000 Franck Muller Vanguard Chronograph

Amir Khan has become the latest celebrity victim of watch crime after the British boxer was robbed at gun-point in London last night. The former…

Why Fortis is sending their latest new movement into space

News

19.04.22

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Why Fortis is sending their latest new movement into space

Fortis is no stranger to outer space. The 1962 Spacematic presented to Gemini astronauts paved the way for Fortis’ space-dwelling endeavours, before partnering cosmonaut expeditions…

WATCH CONFESSIONS: “Yes, I flip watches. So what’s the big deal?”

Interview

19.04.22

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WATCH CONFESSIONS: “Yes, I flip watches. So what’s the big deal?”

EDITOR’S NOTE: We recently ran the first parts of our Watch Confessions series in which Time+Tide interviewed anonymous members of the community to get them to share their…

The Atelier Wen Perception is a masterclass of guilloché craftmanship

Introducing

18.04.22

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The Atelier Wen Perception is a masterclass of guilloché craftmanship

The Atelier Wen Perception is a phenomenal example of a brand owner with a specific vision who refused to cut a single corner in the…

Micro Mondays

18.04.22

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MICRO-MONDAYS: The Audric Strider is a stylish diver with hefty wrist presence for under $600 (if you’re quick)

Audric launched their first watch in 2020, deep in the throes of the global pandemic. The SeaBorne stood out from the crowd of Kickstarter-funded dive…

WATCH CONFESSIONS: “I buy my wife new watches to climb the waiting list”

Interview

18.04.22

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WATCH CONFESSIONS: “I buy my wife new watches to climb the waiting list”

EDITOR’S NOTE: We recently ran the first, second and third parts of our Watch Confessions series in which Time+Tide interviewed anonymous members of the community to get them to…

Introducing

17.04.22

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INTRODUCING: The Hublot Classic Fusion 45mm Bronze Brown Limited Edition

As a materials expert, Hublot has done it all. Steel, titanium, carbon, proprietary precious alloys, and ceramic and sapphire in endless colourways. So, to say…

The Vacheron Constantin Patrimony remains a top discreet flex piece

In-Depth

17.04.22

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The Vacheron Constantin Patrimony remains a top discreet flex piece

“It’s not the notes you play, it’s the notes you don’t play.” – Miles Davis. We’re all guilty of it. Nothing succeeds like excess, and…

Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword

17.04.22

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Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword: #7 “Watches & Wonders 2022”

Welcome back to the Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword! We took a small break to focus on Watches & Wonders coverage, but, to refresh your memory,…

Hands On

16.04.22

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HANDS-ON: The Ace x Nomos Club 36 Blue Limited Edition

Watch brand collaborations with jewellers definitely aren’t as in-vogue as they once were, but Nomos’ team-up with Ace Jewelers proves that it should be done…

Introducing

16.04.22

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INTRODUCING: The trimmed down Norqain Freedom 60 Chrono 40mm

For the last two weeks, the watch world has been transfixed by the “new”. New watches. New collections. Even new movements. And in such times,…

50 years ago: The story of Apollo 13 and the Omega Speedmaster

Watch Education

16.04.22

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50 years ago: The story of Apollo 13 and the Omega Speedmaster

Anyone who has encountered the Omega brand is no doubt familiar with the Moonwatch and possibly the most compelling and historically significant story behind a…

Friday Wind Down

15.04.22

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: HSNY awards $100K in scholarships to watchmaking students and institutions at their annual gala

One of the biggest fears or concerns within the watch industry is keeping the art of watchmaking alive. When you ask young children what they…

The Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 green offers a fresh take on this top value proposition

Hands On

15.04.22

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The Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 green offers a fresh take on this top value proposition

The hottest commodity in the affordable space gets a lean, mean, green update, as the Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 gets a fresh lick of paint.

Rolex Sea-Dweller badly scratched in a cycling accident gets shock valuation on the Antiques Roadshow

Pop Culture

15.04.22

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Rolex Sea-Dweller badly scratched in a cycling accident gets shock valuation on the Antiques Roadshow

On first glance, the watch looked to be in pitiful condition. Much of the dial was barely visible due to the severity of the scratches…

Nicolas Cage loves shortbread, tree bark, and Grand Seiko

Pop Culture

14.04.22

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Nicolas Cage loves shortbread, tree bark, and Grand Seiko

When people use the terms ‘fashion’ and ‘watch’ in the same sentence near die-hard enthusiasts, it can cause a shiver down their spines. “Fashion watch”…

Watch Analytics Wednesdays

14.04.22

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WATCH ANALYTICS WEDNESDAYS: How the MoonSwatch impacted Swatch

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

VIDEO: Unpacking the new TAG Heuer releases from lab-grown diamonds to serious divers

Watch Reviews

14.04.22

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VIDEO: Unpacking the new TAG Heuer releases from lab-grown diamonds to serious divers

Amongst all the gargantuan and intricate displays at Watches & Wonders, the TAG Heuer area was buzzing. After bumping into Kristian Haagen from DailyWatch, Andrew…

The CODE41 X41 Edition 6 delivers an ultra-hard, full sapphire case at an astonishing price

Watch Reviews

13.04.22

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The CODE41 X41 Edition 6 delivers an ultra-hard, full sapphire case at an astonishing price

Following the success of their previous releases, Swiss watchmakers CODE41 are back with the latest version of their bold and highly technical X41 in the…

The new 36.5mm Grand Seiko SBGW289 has fans rejoicing at the possibilities beyond this kira-zuri cherry blossom limited edition

Introducing

13.04.22

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The new 36.5mm Grand Seiko SBGW289 has fans rejoicing at the possibilities beyond this kira-zuri cherry blossom limited edition

When a compact and classically dimensioned watch is debuted, a tiny-wrister bat signal is lit high in the sky for me to rush and cover…

WATCH CONFESSIONS: “I wear a fake Rolex and don’t give a damn”

Interview

13.04.22

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WATCH CONFESSIONS: “I wear a fake Rolex and don’t give a damn”

EDITOR’S NOTE: We recently ran the first and second parts of our Watch Confessions series in which Time+Tide interviewed members of the community to get them to…

Inside the Bremont x Williams event for the Australian Grand Prix

Watch Reviews

12.04.22

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Inside the Bremont x Williams event for the Australian Grand Prix

The Bremont boutique in Melbourne is nestled within the halls of St. Collins Lane, a shopping arcade in the heart of the city centre. Last…

IN-DEPTH: The Hamilton Khaki Field Titanium Automatic collection upgrades one of the best-priced field watches around

Watch Reviews

12.04.22

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IN-DEPTH: The Hamilton Khaki Field Titanium Automatic collection upgrades one of the best-priced field watches around

Even if you’ve only been into watches for a short amount of time, the chances are pretty high that you’ve heard about the Hamilton Khaki…

The circuit breakers: Watchspotting at the 2022 Australian Grand Prix

Lists

12.04.22

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The circuit breakers: Watchspotting at the 2022 Australian Grand Prix

Last week’s Australian Grand Prix set a new record for the highest attended weekend sporting event ever staged in Melbourne. That’s no mean feat in a…

Louis Vuitton’s cutesy Tambour Slim Vivienne Jumping Hours collection

Introducing

11.04.22

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Louis Vuitton’s cutesy Tambour Slim Vivienne Jumping Hours collection

Louis Vuitton's Vivienne mascot is given a lot more attention in a slim Tambour case.

Micro Mondays

11.04.22

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MICRO MONDAYS: ROYTER expands its custom offerings with the DR-02 Chrono Sport

What differentiates a high-end watch from an entry-level watch? Is it the movement that’s used? Is it the inclusion of precious metals? Or could it…

Meet the team! The live video from a watch fair that YouTube has been waiting for…

Events

11.04.22

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Meet the team! The live video from a watch fair that YouTube has been waiting for…

It’s fair to say we don’t get everything right, all the time. One video I properly botched was in February last year. It was billed…

The Watches and Wonders Wind Down Social Diary (to cool all our heads after so much news)

Friday Wind Down

10.04.22

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The Watches and Wonders Wind Down Social Diary (to cool all our heads after so much news)

We know, we know, this is meant to be a Friday thing. Blame it on the jetlag, but this week we have a special Wind…

Introducing

10.04.22

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INTRODUCING – Panerai makes a splash with the Submersible QuarantaQuattro

Famous for its military-devised, utilitarian design, the Panerai Submersible diversifies with a slew of new 44mm references. A variety of materials and finishes is united…

WATCH CONFESSIONS: “Divorce made me buy a crazy expensive watch”

Interview

10.04.22

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WATCH CONFESSIONS: “Divorce made me buy a crazy expensive watch”

EDITOR’S NOTE: We recently ran the first part of our Watch Confessions in which Time+Tide began to interview members of the community to get them to…