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HANDS-ON: The Louis Vuitton Tambour Street Diver spans the gulf from the sea to the streets

09.04.21

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HANDS-ON: The Louis Vuitton Tambour Street Diver spans the gulf from the sea to the streets

It was just shy of 20 years ago that Louis Vuitton released their first watch, but the strides that the brand has made in that…

Introducing

09.04.21

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INTRODUCING: Farer’s new Carnegie Chronograph Sport

In its six years, Farer has never shied away from standing out from the crowd. It’s a trait that has served the British brand well…

Lists

09.04.21

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The top 5 Zenith watches of 2021, the brand’s best year in decades (already)

To say Zenith are having a good year in 2021 would be a dramatic understatement. Somehow, a brand that is widely recognised as being great…

Introducing

09.04.21

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INTRODUCING: The new Zenith DEFY Extreme delivers three titanium-armoured sports watch contenders

Zenith threw a knockout punch only a few weeks ago with the new Chronomaster Sport, and our enthusiasm is quite apparent when reading Andrew McUtchen’s…

Friday Wind Down

09.04.21

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: So, it turns out virtual watch fairs cause super-real exhaustion…

If you live in Melbourne like I do, you’ll agree that it’s one of the best damn places to live in the world. Unless it’s…

Introducing

09.04.21

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INTRODUCING: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Yellow Magic is like the summer sun lighting up a New York taxi

Occasionally watch people will complain about how little anybody notices what’s on their wrist. You’re wearing a good watch. You’re dying to tell people about…

HANDS-ON: The IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 is the sweet upgrade of a winning formula

Watch Reviews

09.04.21

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HANDS-ON: The IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 is the sweet upgrade of a winning formula

When new novelties arrive, more often than not consumers are presented with familiar frameworks paired with new dial tones. IWC design language is iconic within…

Introducing

08.04.21

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INTRODUCING: The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Tadao Ando offers dark minimalism at its Japanese architectural best

We don’t have to remind you of either the importance or our enthusiasm for the genre-busting design of the thinnest sports watch available, with its…

Supercollector Eric Ku responds to the 5 key 2021 Rolex releases in this candid video

Introducing

08.04.21

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Supercollector Eric Ku responds to the 5 key 2021 Rolex releases in this candid video

It’s crazy to think we only crossed paths with Eric Ku in January of last year, when he so kindly donated a Tiffany stamped Rolex…

HANDS-ON: The Cartier Tank Must presents a statement piece with a blast of colour

Watch Reviews

08.04.21

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HANDS-ON: The Cartier Tank Must presents a statement piece with a blast of colour

Too often in watchmaking the focus is only on the technical and the very expensive. Yes, it’s critical for the watch industry to continue to…

Introducing

08.04.21

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INTRODUCING: The Vacheron Constantin Métiers d’Art Collection pays tribute to legendary explorers

With the Vacheron Constantin Métiers d’Art collection, even those uninitiated with watchmaking can clearly see the artistry and hand craftsmanship of the watches. Inspired by…

ANALYSIS: Gold Tudors are now selling but who exactly will be buying?

Opinion

07.04.21

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ANALYSIS: Gold Tudors are now selling but who exactly will be buying?

Yesterday it is fair to say that Tudor hit a home run with their releases, notably introducing an attractive duo of precious metal Black Bay…

The sleeper Rolex story is that the Batman and Pepsi are back on Oyster and Sky-Dweller is available on Jubilee

News

07.04.21

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The sleeper Rolex story is that the Batman and Pepsi are back on Oyster and Sky-Dweller is available on Jubilee

There was a major Rolex announcement hidden in plain sight today. It was not mentioned during Rolex’s Watches & Wonders presentation, but our team of…

Introducing

07.04.21

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INTRODUCING: The TAG Heuer Aquaracer 300 delivers a strong new vintage-inspired collection

The Aquaracer is many people’s first Good Watch and has become a well-loved collection from TAG Heuer. The new TAG Heuer Aquaracer 300 collection presents…

Introducing

07.04.21

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INTRODUCING: A strong 70s revival sees the reawakening of the Baume & Mercier Riviera

Revisiting a distinct design with roots from 1973, Baume & Mercier has reinvented their Riviera range and we caught just as it was putting its…

The 2021 Rolex Collection ranked from least to most surprising

Lists

07.04.21

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The 2021 Rolex Collection ranked from least to most surprising

Rolex is known for incremental change so “surprising” is not really the brand’s forte. Having said that, the new range definitely contains some curveballs this…

Hey, wow, what a surprise, we’re doing Watches & Wonders a little differently this year

News

07.04.21

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Hey, wow, what a surprise, we’re doing Watches & Wonders a little differently this year

Anyone that’s paid more than a passing glance to Time+Tide stories, social media posts and videos over the years knows one thing. We do things…

Introducing

07.04.21

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INTRODUCING: The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Perpetual Calendar breaks the brand’s 7th world record since 2014

“Can’t stop, won’t stop breaking world records,” might be the mantra of the Bulgari watchmaking department, because that’s exactly what they keep doing. Year after…

Introducing

07.04.21

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INTRODUCING: The Vacheron Constantin Historiques American 1921 collection turns 100

Most watch brands will never make their 100th birthday. In fact, very few companies from any industry are able to build successful businesses over several…

Introducing

07.04.21

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INTRODUCING: Four new Patek Philippe Nautilus references including two with green dials

The watch world collectively held its breath when rumours started circulating about the possible demise of the Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711, arguably the hottest watch…

Introducing

07.04.21

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INTRODUCING: The Tank Louis Cartier collection is a revival of Art Deco flamboyance

The word icon gets thrown around a lot in the watch industry. Every manufacturer wants one and you can understand why. But the Cartier Tank…

VIDEO: How does the new IWC Big Pilot 43 differ from the original Big Pilot 46?

News

07.04.21

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VIDEO: How does the new IWC Big Pilot 43 differ from the original Big Pilot 46?

Back when I was first dipping my toes into the waters of watch enthusiasm, the IWC Big Pilot was one of the first luxury watches…

Introducing

07.04.21

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INTRODUCING: The 2021 Vacheron Constantin Overseas Collection

Many watch enthusiasts have become caught up with the Patek Phillipe Nautilus and Audemars Piguet Royal Oak. The aforementioned brands and references have reigned supreme…

The Greubel Forsey GMT Sport shows what a sports watch costing over $500k can really do

Watch Reviews

06.04.21

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The Greubel Forsey GMT Sport shows what a sports watch costing over $500k can really do

The beautifully convex shape and mind-boggling complexity of the Greubel Forsey GMT Sport is one of the most extreme examples of a sports watch you’re…

The Breitling we have all been waiting for – the Premier B25 Datora 42 Copper

Watch Reviews

06.04.21

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The Breitling we have all been waiting for – the Premier B25 Datora 42 Copper

I don’t think I have ever been more excited (in recent times) by a Breitling novelty. The manufacturer has a rich heritage, undoubtedly, but in…

Introducing

06.04.21

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INTRODUCING: The Hamilton Khaki X-Wind collection takes flight with striking camouflage dials

There’s no shortage of icons in the realm of pilot watches with aviation forming a key part of human achievement over the last century. There…

Introducing

06.04.21

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INTRODUCING: A trio of new Seiko 5 Sports X Evisen Skateboards watches

Seiko is known for reliable, robust and value-driven offerings – undercutting the prices of their competitors without compromising quality. They are also known for their…

EDITOR’S PICK: Sorry, but date windows on dress watches are ugly and pointless

Opinion

05.04.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: Sorry, but date windows on dress watches are ugly and pointless

Editor’s note: For a tiny bit of context… this was part of our NOT ON MY WATCH series about the things we don’t like on…

Introducing

05.04.21

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INTRODUCING: TAG Heuer updates their Formula 1 collection with 4 fresh blasts of colour

It’s no secret that I adore Formula 1. I’m that fan who watches the full press conferences, keeps up to date with all the brewing…

Micro Mondays

05.04.21

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MICRO MONDAYS: The Pynchon Watches Negotium brings back heritage charm in a calendar watch with a difference

Many microbrands cater to our strong desire for vintage divers. This makes it increasingly frustrating if, like myself, you have a penchant for slim skin…

How our 27-year-old US Editor traded his way to a spectacular watch collection on a budget

News

04.04.21

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How our 27-year-old US Editor traded his way to a spectacular watch collection on a budget

For a 27-year-old who isn’t the son of an oligarch, Zach Blass has amassed a serious watch collection. Highlights in his watch box include an…

Pop Culture

04.04.21

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This is how Hamilton became Hollywood’s go-to watch brand

Watch brands love to tout records they hold – highest complication count, thinnest movements, greatest depth rating and so on. But Hamilton Watch Company holds…

Introducing

04.04.21

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INTRODUCING: Modernising two-tone with the 2021 Audemars Piguet Code 11:59 Collection

While all the rage in the ’80s, many consumers have deviated away from two-tone designs in today’s marketplace. Historically two tone is comprised of stainless…

DOXA expands their US retail presence in partnership with Watches of Switzerland

News

04.04.21

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DOXA expands their US retail presence in partnership with Watches of Switzerland

DOXA has enjoyed a notable resurgence over the last few years, the famed diver’s watch brand coming in strong in 2021 with a standard production…

Why not knowing the time is a form of psychological torture used by the military

News

03.04.21

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Why not knowing the time is a form of psychological torture used by the military

The project is called Deep Time. Right now, 15 people are sealed in a pitch-black cave in the south of France. They have zero access…

VIDEO: TAG Heuer doubles down on smartwatch tech with the 2021 TAG Heuer Connected collection

News

03.04.21

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VIDEO: TAG Heuer doubles down on smartwatch tech with the 2021 TAG Heuer Connected collection

When people think back to the beginning of smartwatches, they invariably think of the first Apple Watch back in 2015, but what isn’t well known…

Hamilton partners with the hybrid-electric Smartflyer that aims to change the face of air travel

News

03.04.21

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Hamilton partners with the hybrid-electric Smartflyer that aims to change the face of air travel

The future is electric, let’s face it. For me it’s inescapable, my wife’s hybrid Audi A3 is plugged in outside, and I live in a…

How not to talk to total strangers about their watch

Pop Culture

02.04.21

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How not to talk to total strangers about their watch

I was 35,000ft over the Atlantic when I first freaked someone out about his watch. It was in the line for the airplane toilet. A…

VIDEO: The Tudor Black Bay Chrono S&G is a two-tone bruiser with winning charm

Watch Reviews

02.04.21

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VIDEO: The Tudor Black Bay Chrono S&G is a two-tone bruiser with winning charm

The Tudor Black Bay Chrono S&G has somewhat been left in the shadows of the oh-so-perfect-but-slightly-over-hyped 58. The original Black Bay 58 in black is…

HANDS-ON: The Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic collection looks to the future, not the past

Watch Reviews

02.04.21

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HANDS-ON: The Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic collection looks to the future, not the past

A watch doesn’t become a classic if designers keep radically altering the way that it looks. A classic design needs consistency and slow, gradual tweaks…

Introducing

02.04.21

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INTRODUCING: Is the Batavi Architect the sharpest microbrand take on the integrated bracelet sports watch?

Gerald Genta-inspired? Perhaps, but still very much its own style and formal elegance. The Batavi Architect is the latest upcoming release from the Dutch microbrand…

Apple set to release a more rugged Apple Watch Explorer Edition to compete with G-Shock

News

01.04.21

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Apple set to release a more rugged Apple Watch Explorer Edition to compete with G-Shock

Apple now sells more watches than the entire Swiss watch industry. But not satisfied with its extraordinary dominance, the brand is now reportedly looking to…

VIDEO: The Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic collection delivers a skeletonised update

Watch Reviews

01.04.21

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VIDEO: The Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic collection delivers a skeletonised update

How do you update a classic? It’s a problem that many designers face, whether they work in the watch industry, automotives or product design. How…

HANDS-ON: The TAG Heuer Connected collection for 2021 will make you leaner, fitter and better at golf

Watch Reviews

01.04.21

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HANDS-ON: The TAG Heuer Connected collection for 2021 will make you leaner, fitter and better at golf

It’s fair to say that most people have probably put on a couple of COVID kilos during the rolling lockdowns we’ve all gone through over…

WTF is a “luxury watch NFT” and why is Jean-Claude Biver selling one of his watch?

News

01.04.21

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WTF is a “luxury watch NFT” and why is Jean-Claude Biver selling one of his watch?

You’ve probably heard of NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) over the last month or so and for good reason. NFTs are exploding in popularity, seemingly out of…

Studio Underd0g makes the world’s first ever watch with a dial made from eggplant

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31.03.21

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Studio Underd0g makes the world’s first ever watch with a dial made from eggplant

Sustainability, veganism and organic materials may be the way forward, but they’re still a foreign language to many of the larger players in the watch…

5 of the best Grand Seiko Instagram accounts that you need in your feed

Pop Culture

31.03.21

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5 of the best Grand Seiko Instagram accounts that you need in your feed

Not all watch brands have a community around them. In fact, most don’t, which is a huge challenge for those brands to build a loyal…

City on a Hill is back with the return of Hollywood’s most avid watch fanatic, Aldis Hodge

Pop Culture

31.03.21

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City on a Hill is back with the return of Hollywood’s most avid watch fanatic, Aldis Hodge

Editor’s note: If you haven’t seen City on a Hill yet then start blocking out your evenings. Imagine The Wire transplanted to the mean streets…

Introducing

30.03.21

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INTRODUCING: The Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph Shepard Fairey is a mystical titanium sculpture for your wrist

Hublot is no stranger to artistic collaborations – this is already their third one for 2021. At LVMH Watch Week, they presented another razor-sharp ceramic…

The Naked Watchmaker explains what it takes to make a movement a COSC-certified Chronometer?

Interview

30.03.21

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The Naked Watchmaker explains what it takes to make a movement a COSC-certified Chronometer?

Ever since our story on the inner workings of COSC here, via an in-depth article by The Naked Watchmaker, our thirst for horological knowledge remain.…

Grand Seiko Snowflake versus White Birch: the battle between the classic and contender

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30.03.21

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Grand Seiko Snowflake versus White Birch: the battle between the classic and contender

Grand Seiko has been around for over 60 years, but within the last decade the brand is slowly (yet exponentially) growing its presence throughout the…

Introducing

29.03.21

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INTRODUCING: The toughest new tools from Orient Watch offer in-house credibility and superb value

Around Christmas time when I dug into the archives of Orient Watch, the lesser known sister company in the Seiko family, our story resounded with…

Micro Mondays

29.03.21

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MICRO MONDAYS: The Iridium Torpedo is a budget-friendly dive watch with monster specs

The Iridium Torpedo arrives to offer a different take on the budget-friendly dive watch with monster specifications for minimum spending. With looks that stray closer…

The Bamford London GMT Popeye Limited Edition is way better than spinach

News

29.03.21

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The Bamford London GMT Popeye Limited Edition is way better than spinach

It’s fair to say that most people hate spinach. Generally with good reason too. But if there was ever anyone to convince you that eating…

Introducing

28.03.21

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INTRODUCING: The knockout dazzle of the KITH for G-Shock GM-6900 Rainbow

Polarising did you say? Well, this is like nothing else, I’m back and forth between love and, well, indifference is not a word. Right now,…

Reggaeton superstar J Balvin recalls how declining a free Richard Mille almost put his life in danger

Pop Culture

28.03.21

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Reggaeton superstar J Balvin recalls how declining a free Richard Mille almost put his life in danger

J Balvin is one the hottest Latin artists in the world with the Colombian musician commonly referred to as the ‘Prince of Reggaeton’. Selling over…

The Pepsi challenge: 5 alternatives to the Rolex GMT-Master II at a range of prices

Pop Culture

28.03.21

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The Pepsi challenge: 5 alternatives to the Rolex GMT-Master II at a range of prices

As we have touched on before in our story here, the Rolex GMT-Master II Ref.126710 BLRO does actually live up to the hype. And while…

Introducing

28.03.21

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INTRODUCING: Elvis was a Sith Lord in a parallel universe and he wore the Hamilton Ventura Elvis80 Skeleton

First impressions: a stealth black UFO. perhaps? And then a red pulsating zig-zag that I feel like illustrating with a comic book “ZAP!”. This is…

The Rolex robberies – when your watch makes you a target for crime

News

27.03.21

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The Rolex robberies – when your watch makes you a target for crime

Wearing a Rolex will invariably attract attention. Bragging rights aside, owning a Rolex comes with a host of benefits: they can make a great impression…

5 of the best watches with quick-change strap systems including Vacheron, Omega and Apple

Lists

27.03.21

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5 of the best watches with quick-change strap systems including Vacheron, Omega and Apple

“My name is Thor, and I am a strapaholic.” It’s only a matter of time before I get pulled into some kind of intervention with…

This deepfake of Tom Cruise has been seen 30M+ times. But why is he wearing such hot watches?

Pop Culture

27.03.21

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This deepfake of Tom Cruise has been seen 30M+ times. But why is he wearing such hot watches?

Deepfakes are a phenomenon only a few years old, but already have governments around the world very worried. In essence, a deepfake is a fake…

Introducing

27.03.21

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INTRODUCING: Audemars Piguet releases a trio of diamond set Royal Oak Jumbos including two icy blue dials

I’ve said it many times, but I will say it again: blue was absolutely the colour of 2020. With such saturation of the dial colour,…

The watch that got away… Hear our sob stories and share yours at The Breakfast Club #4 on Clubhouse

Opinion

26.03.21

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The watch that got away… Hear our sob stories and share yours at The Breakfast Club #4 on Clubhouse

Nearly every watch lover will harbour certain regrets. It is inevitable there’s a watch you wished you’d pulled the trigger on – wincing in hindsight…