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2024 Omega Speedmaster Apollo 8 Dark Side of the Moon – what is actually new?

Introducing

17.01.24

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2024 Omega Speedmaster Apollo 8 Dark Side of the Moon – what is actually new?

Is a little titanium rocket all there is to add to the new DSOTM?

Protect your watches this Lunar New Year with the Wolf Year of the Dragon Triple Watch Roll

Watch Carry Wednesdays

17.01.24

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Protect your watches this Lunar New Year with the Wolf Year of the Dragon Triple Watch Roll

This watch roll protects your precious timepieces with the energy of a fiery dragon.

Zenith keeps blue to themselves with the Pilot Collection Boutique Editions

Introducing

17.01.24

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Zenith keeps blue to themselves with the Pilot Collection Boutique Editions

Just before LVMH Watch Week, Zenith expands the new Pilot collection with two new models.

The Frederique Constant x Ace Jewelers Highlife Worldtimer Amsterdam is a globe-trotting, category-smashing value proposition

Hands On

16.01.24

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The Frederique Constant x Ace Jewelers Highlife Worldtimer Amsterdam is a globe-trotting, category-smashing value proposition

This Amsterdam-meets-Geneva collab demonstrates why you should pay attention to Frederique Constant.

The very large asterisk of vegan leather straps

Watch Education

16.01.24

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The very large asterisk of vegan leather straps

The cruelty-free and environmentally friendly may have an underlying issue.

How the humble honey bee helps keep Jaeger-LeCoultre’s high watchmaking buzzing

In-Depth

15.01.24

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How the humble honey bee helps keep Jaeger-LeCoultre’s high watchmaking buzzing

Can making honey also help you make super-high-end watches? JLC certainly seem to think so.

The many layers of the Constellar Origin

Micro Mondays

15.01.24

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The many layers of the Constellar Origin

Intricate dial, compact case, manually wound movement, and some laser-engraved finesse.

The Glashütte Original Senator Excellence Perpetual Calendar makes way for tradition

Hands On

14.01.24

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The Glashütte Original Senator Excellence Perpetual Calendar makes way for tradition

(German) watchmaking at its finest.

Lists

14.01.24

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5 of the best Spanish watch brands

Usually not considered a watchmaking hotspot, Spain has some hidden horological gems.

New releases from Bell & Ross, Ulysse Nardin, Blancpain and more

Last Week in Watches

14.01.24

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New releases from Bell & Ross, Ulysse Nardin, Blancpain and more

Brands usher in the Year of the Dragon with varied releases, Seiko does their thing, and a new 'Thrifty Fathoms'.

Ulysse Nardin celebrates Lunar New Year with the Blast Tourbillon Dragon

Introducing

13.01.24

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Ulysse Nardin celebrates Lunar New Year with the Blast Tourbillon Dragon

After getting their Freak on in 2023, UN go for a slightly more conventional approach to the Year of the Dragon.

The best watches of 2023, as picked by our readers

Watch Culture

13.01.24

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The best watches of 2023, as picked by our readers

The best of the best from last year - with your help!

Wooden dials, and why they should come back

In-Depth

13.01.24

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Wooden dials, and why they should come back

Organic materials may not seem the best choice for a durable watch - but these brands certainly thought differently. Why don't they anymore?

Vacheron Constantin’s new Les Collectionneurs programme curates vintage VC models

Video

12.01.24

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Vacheron Constantin’s new Les Collectionneurs programme curates vintage VC models

Hunting for a vintage Vacheron? Here are three models curated by the Holy Trinity brand.

The watch industry turns its attention to Australia’s summer of tennis

Friday Wind Down

12.01.24

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The watch industry turns its attention to Australia’s summer of tennis

With the Australian Open just around the corner, watch brands are gearing up for a lot of love.

Watch crystal reflection saves man after 23 hours lost at sea

News

12.01.24

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Watch crystal reflection saves man after 23 hours lost at sea

A watch to the rescue of an overboard fisherman with no life jacket and a shark in the midst.

Celebrating complication with the most complicated watches of all time

Lists

12.01.24

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Celebrating complication with the most complicated watches of all time

Horological mastery and lifelong obsessions made these creations come to life.

Why the emphasis on in-house needs to end

Opinion

11.01.24

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Why the emphasis on in-house needs to end

The potentially detrimental outcomes of the current trend of hailing in-house movements as the greatest thing since sliced bread.

Lists

11.01.24

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5 microbrands that get design right

Standing out in a sea of microbrands is hard, and not always done right. Here are some brands that make it look easy.

The impressive history and precarious future of Mathey-Tissot

In-Depth

11.01.24

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The impressive history and precarious future of Mathey-Tissot

Can a once-great supplier of military watches rise from the ashes of uninspiring homages?

The IWC Ingenieur Titanium is Genta in the 21st century

Hands On

10.01.24

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The IWC Ingenieur Titanium is Genta in the 21st century

Steel may be the go-to material for a luxe sports watch, but titanium just makes sense, doesn't it?

Swatch starts 2024 with a new Scuba Fifty Fathoms Ocean of Storms

Introducing

10.01.24

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Swatch starts 2024 with a new Scuba Fifty Fathoms Ocean of Storms

Another month, another MoonSw... oh wait a second.

Oris’ latest limited edition watch is a love letter to the ‘Home of Cricket’

Introducing

10.01.24

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Oris’ latest limited edition watch is a love letter to the ‘Home of Cricket’

Oris and Marylebone Cricket Club collaborate on a cricket-loving bronze Big Crown Pointer Date.

Watch Education

09.01.24

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What is mechaquartz?

This should shed some light onto what goes on behind the caseback of that microbrand you've been eyeing.

Is the OG Seiko SKX still worth its premium?

Opinion

09.01.24

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Is the OG Seiko SKX still worth its premium?

We revisit everyone's favourite entry-level diver. Does its charm excuse the fact it's no longer affordable?

IWC celebrates the Year of the Dragon with a subtle yet handsome Portugieser Chronograph

Introducing

09.01.24

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IWC celebrates the Year of the Dragon with a subtle yet handsome Portugieser Chronograph

Where other brands have gone overboard with dragons, IWC's crafted a tasteful piece that'll look good long after LNY.

The 10 best watches from the 81st Golden Globe Awards

Pop Culture

08.01.24

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The 10 best watches from the 81st Golden Globe Awards

2023's Golden Globes were particularly golden as far as watch spotting has been concerned. Here's the ten best watches worn by attendees.

Momentum SQ30 Eclipse and Wayfinder GMT – Magnum P.I.’s choice, or an understated tool watch

Micro Mondays

08.01.24

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Momentum SQ30 Eclipse and Wayfinder GMT – Magnum P.I.’s choice, or an understated tool watch

Would you choose the revival of an early quartz diver, or a simple, but capable GMT?

Opinion

08.01.24

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What dials haven’t we seen yet?

With the trend of new dial colours seemingly slowing, might one of these be the next big thing in watch dials?

Versus

07.01.24

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Battle of the French independents – Yema Superman 500 versus the Baltic Aquascaphe

Independent vs micro. France vs France. Yema vs Baltic.

Watch Education

07.01.24

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What is purple gold?

Could this complex material become a watchmaking grail?

New releases from Franck Muller, Seiko, Otsuka Lotec and more

Last Week in Watches

07.01.24

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New releases from Franck Muller, Seiko, Otsuka Lotec and more

2024 kicks off with an independent-dominated collection of releases.

The T+T team argues the most important aspect of a watch

Opinion

06.01.24

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The T+T team argues the most important aspect of a watch

Does function win over form, or is there a third argument to be had when buying a new watch?

6 of the best big watches giving big luxury

Buying Guides

06.01.24

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6 of the best big watches giving big luxury

What goes up, must come down, and it's the same with watch sizes. But what about those yearning for a 42mm+ beast?

The Omega F300 is a high-tech, underappreciated vintage beauty

In-Depth

06.01.24

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The Omega F300 is a high-tech, underappreciated vintage beauty

Adam dives into the history and particularities of a oft-overlooked vintage Omega.

Lists

06.01.24

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5 of the best Art Deco watches

Dapper and flapper-approved.

Did IWC miss an opportunity with the release of their Aquaman Aquatimers?

Opinion

05.01.24

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Did IWC miss an opportunity with the release of their Aquaman Aquatimers?

IWC's villain-inspired Aquatimers are cool, but they're also a little confusing.

Rolex kicks off 2024 with a special edition Day-Date in honour of the Vienna Philharmonic

Friday Wind Down

05.01.24

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Rolex kicks off 2024 with a special edition Day-Date in honour of the Vienna Philharmonic

We're barely one week into 2024 and yet another eclectic Rolex Day-Date 36 has been unveiled.

The Ball Skindiver III Beyond combines tritium gas lume with an impressive movement

Video

05.01.24

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The Ball Skindiver III Beyond combines tritium gas lume with an impressive movement

Micro gas tubes, a manufacture movement, and a unique lumed bezel in a capable diver.

Buying Guides

05.01.24

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5 of the best diving chronographs

For those who need a touch more timing utility alongside a dive-time bezel, this is the list for you.

Do you love Succession enough to buy a fake Panerai, or overpay for a Shinola?

Auctions

04.01.24

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Do you love Succession enough to buy a fake Panerai, or overpay for a Shinola?

Two watches from the hit HBO series are up for auction: one real, one fake, both overpriced.

Opinion

04.01.24

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Why Zodiac is the brand that won 2023

A pioneering dive watch brand and their contemporary endeavours won D.C. over in 2023.

Who the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Skeleton Eight Days is really for

What We Wore

04.01.24

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Who the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Skeleton Eight Days is really for

Ultra-thin and ultra-luxe, but why does it exist?

Longines adds a classy GMT model to their fan-favourite Master Collection

Introducing

03.01.24

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Longines adds a classy GMT model to their fan-favourite Master Collection

Longines expands their fan-favourite Master Collection further with the addition of a new GMT model, the likes of which has been absent from the range…

Clean up your act in the new year with the AIS Collective ChronoPen Watch Cleaning Kit

Watch Carry Wednesdays

03.01.24

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Clean up your act in the new year with the AIS Collective ChronoPen Watch Cleaning Kit

Don't start 2024 off with a dirty watch - invest in one of these clever, gentle and effective watch cleaners.

Rolex went a little crazy in 2023 – these were their top 5 most headline-snatching watches

Lists

03.01.24

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Rolex went a little crazy in 2023 – these were their top 5 most headline-snatching watches

The normally very conservative brand let its proverbial hair down in 2023 with some seriously wacky (and significant) watch releases.

The Time+Tide team pick their favourite release of 2023

Lists

02.01.24

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The Time+Tide team pick their favourite release of 2023

We look back to all the releases of 2023, and pick the very best.

The three watches Jamie wore most in 2023 – Citizen, Tudor, Lip

Lists

02.01.24

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The three watches Jamie wore most in 2023 – Citizen, Tudor, Lip

French, Swiss and Japanese - Jamie's 2023 high rotation contains multitudes.

6 watch style rules from an unapologetic traditionalist

Opinion

02.01.24

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6 watch style rules from an unapologetic traditionalist

Adam has some hot takes here. His six 'watch style rules' will likely be polarising. Either you will strongly agree or completely disagree, there is…

Hands On

01.01.24

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The IWC Pilot’s Watch Timezoner TOP GUN Woodland adds tasteful colour to the brand’s most underrated complication

This stylish, technical and robust world timer is a breath of fresh air.

Buying Guides

01.01.24

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5 of the best white gold watches

It's not practical, but it sure is beautiful: here's some of the best white gold watches on the market.

More of our favourite microbrands of 2023

Lists

01.01.24

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More of our favourite microbrands of 2023

Thanks to popular demand, we outline five more microbrand winners of 2023.

The Hamilton highlights of 2023: cinema cameos, exploration and skeletonisation

Lists

31.12.23

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The Hamilton highlights of 2023: cinema cameos, exploration and skeletonisation

We recap the best releases of 2023 by fan-favourites Hamilton.

The fascinating Cold War history of the Olongapo bracelet

Watch Education

31.12.23

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The fascinating Cold War history of the Olongapo bracelet

Originating in the Philippines and made for US soldiers during the Vietnam War, these unique bracelets tell a rich story.

How the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto strikes a chord with enthusiasts

What We Wore

31.12.23

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How the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto strikes a chord with enthusiasts

Christopher Ward, the British brand known for its budget-friendly, well-made, and relatively safely designed sports watches, went on to release something new that would change…