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Hamilton is ready to rock with the new Ventura XXL and Ventura S
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Hamilton is ready to rock with the new Ventura XXL and Ventura S

The first battery-powered watch, and the one that graced the famous wrists of Elvis, Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones – still doesn’t quite sum…
The revolutionary design of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, the first true steel sports watch
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The revolutionary design of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, the first true steel sports watch

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…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: A McDreamy / McSteamy trip to Monaco & Hida hotness at The Armoury
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: A McDreamy / McSteamy trip to Monaco & Hida hotness at The Armoury

Mr McUtchen, a.k.a McSteamy, continues to leave me green with envy stateside. His latest escapades abroad include having an oceanside chat with actor Patrick Dempsey…
Swatch celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with “How Majestic”, a colour-changing watch
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Swatch celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with “How Majestic”, a colour-changing watch

The British royal family has endured another calamitous year. Prince Andrew cemented his position as a global embarrassment after settling his sex abuse case out…
Is this the strangest collaboration of 2022 so far? Zenith X Phillips X Kari Voutilainen
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Is this the strangest collaboration of 2022 so far? Zenith X Phillips X Kari Voutilainen

Precision chronometry is the ultimate test of any manufacture’s mettle. To win and set records at Observatory competitions not only results in a highly coveted…
INTRODUCING: The IWC Bronze Pilot’s Chronograph 41 offers a grittier take on a rising trend
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INTRODUCING: The IWC Bronze Pilot’s Chronograph 41 offers a grittier take on a rising trend

The first rule of half-arsed journalism is that if something happens twice it’s a coincidence and if it happens three times then it’s a trend.…
HANDS-ON: The King Seiko KSK Re-Creation Limited Edition SJE087
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HANDS-ON: The King Seiko KSK Re-Creation Limited Edition SJE087

The King Seiko era is an often overlooked piece of Seiko’s long and bountiful history, as this brand with so many achievements is never short…
Is the new AP Royal Oak Carolina Bucci Limited Edition the best rainbow watch design ever made?
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Is the new AP Royal Oak Carolina Bucci Limited Edition the best rainbow watch design ever made?

What’s the biggest difference between Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet? For me, while both manufactures embody the best of traditional watchmaking, Audemars Piguet does a…
INTRODUCING: Oris takes us on a trip to the past with the Hölstein Edition 2022
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INTRODUCING: Oris takes us on a trip to the past with the Hölstein Edition 2022

In the town of Hölstein, 118 years ago, Oris was founded. Since then, the brand has been a darling of collectors, championing the idea of…
HANDS-ON: The Longines Ultra-Chron revives the first-ever hi-beat diver from 1968
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HANDS-ON: The Longines Ultra-Chron revives the first-ever hi-beat diver from 1968

Heritage revivals are all the rage right now, and the manufacture that really kicked off the trend was Longines – the entire heritage collection range…
HANDS-ON: The evolution continues with the new Rado Captain Cook Chronograph
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HANDS-ON: The evolution continues with the new Rado Captain Cook Chronograph

The Rado Captain Cook. As one of the brand’s bestselling lines of watches, the Captain Cook does a great job of showcasing what Rado can…
These are Patrick Dempsey’s three favourite TAG Heuer watches
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These are Patrick Dempsey’s three favourite TAG Heuer watches

This past week Andrew and Marcus found themselves in Monaco for the Formula One Grand Prix with TAG Heuer. During the festivities, Andrew had the…
INTRODUCING: The MB&F LM Sequential EVO incorporates two chronographs in one watch
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INTRODUCING: The MB&F LM Sequential EVO incorporates two chronographs in one watch

Watchmaking at times can be very predictable and with brands often merely switching up colourways in their latest novelties there is not always as much…
VIDEO: These IWC and Top Gun pieces can be your wingmen anytime
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VIDEO: These IWC and Top Gun pieces can be your wingmen anytime

IWC’s longstanding fascination with aviation is well established, with the releases from this year’s Watches and Wonders continuing this high-flying heritage. Of the five new additions…
This is the watch Checo Perez wore on the podium in Monaco
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This is the watch Checo Perez wore on the podium in Monaco

How about that? Normally seen as a procession around the streets of Monaco, this year’s edition was anything but dull due to heavy rain right…
EDITOR’S PICK: The truth behind Walter White’s TAG Heuer Monaco in Breaking Bad
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EDITOR’S PICK: The truth behind Walter White’s TAG Heuer Monaco in Breaking Bad

EDITOR’S NOTE: This week, TAG Heuer delighted many watch lovers with the release of a new Heuer Monaco Dark Lord Special Edition for the Formula One…
VIDEO: It’s never overcast with the new Hublot Big Bang Integral Sky Blue
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VIDEO: It’s never overcast with the new Hublot Big Bang Integral Sky Blue

Each day, when you step outside, it is always great start to a morning to look up and see a clear blue sky. As a…
OK, this might be the Tissot PRX you’ve been waiting for…
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OK, this might be the Tissot PRX you’ve been waiting for…

From online discussions to leaks, and most recently, our introducing post, we couldn’t wait to get our hands on the new Tissot PRX 35. We…
Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword: #8 “Watch Listing Terms”
Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword
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Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword: #8 “Watch Listing Terms”

I know it has been a minute, but the Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword is back! This week’s crossword digs into watch listing terms, the phrases…
HANDS-ON: TAG Heuer pays tribute to the Monaco “Dark Lord” with a new Special Edition
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HANDS-ON: TAG Heuer pays tribute to the Monaco “Dark Lord” with a new Special Edition

The TAG Heuer Monaco is an irrefutable classic. Which is why it is one of the select references we tackled in our series The Icons.…
HANDS-ON: Add colour to your travels with the Norqain Freedom 60 GMT Bronze Midnight Blue
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HANDS-ON: Add colour to your travels with the Norqain Freedom 60 GMT Bronze Midnight Blue

In the last decade, more and more brands have started to embrace the use of bronze in their watches. The material, and its ability to…
Five great integrated-bracelet watches for under $10,000
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Five great integrated-bracelet watches for under $10,000

Watches with that integrated-bracelet appeal and 1970s aesthetic are all the rage right now. Recently Vacheron Constantin released its 222 to some acclaim, and Tissot’s smash…
Honey, I shrunk the PAM! Hands-on with the Panerai Quaranta collection
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Honey, I shrunk the PAM! Hands-on with the Panerai Quaranta collection

From the 47mm Destros and Bronzos to the monstrous 60mm Egiziano, Panerai has never shied away from large diameters, nor should they, for that matter.…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: What’s not to Louvre with Vacheron Constantin
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: What’s not to Louvre with Vacheron Constantin

I know I cannot complain, considering I was just in London visiting arguably the world’s greatest watch collection, but watching Andrew from the sidelines this…
HANDS-ON: The Tradition Quantième Rétrograde gets a Breguet Blue makeover
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HANDS-ON: The Tradition Quantième Rétrograde gets a Breguet Blue makeover

Tradition is a buzzword in Swiss watchmaking as what we see manufactured today is typically the result of centuries of brand heritage. In the modern…
Chris Hemsworth shows how to do the red carpet right with a Bulgari Octo Finissimo Skeleton
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Chris Hemsworth shows how to do the red carpet right with a Bulgari Octo Finissimo Skeleton

EDITOR’S NOTE: Let’s face it watch spotting is a game that’s fraught with error. Yesterday, we suggested in this story that Chris Hemsworth was wearing…
HANDS-ON: The Bulgari x Ducati Aluminium Chronograph Ducati Special Edition
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HANDS-ON: The Bulgari x Ducati Aluminium Chronograph Ducati Special Edition

Watch brands collaborating with motoring manufacturers is nothing new, and there’s some lofty competition out there – 2020 even saw the release of a million-dollar…
INTRODUCING: Louis Erard x Massena LAB team up to debut two frosty Le Régulateur limited editions
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INTRODUCING: Louis Erard x Massena LAB team up to debut two frosty Le Régulateur limited editions

Back in October, we covered the Old School by Massena LAB x Luca Soprana – a montre d’école inspired limited edition crafted and assembled by master…
VIDEO: From combat divers in WWII, the legacy of the Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman continues to evolve
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VIDEO: From combat divers in WWII, the legacy of the Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman continues to evolve

The Frogman is a black and white film from 1951 that depicts the contribution the US Navy divers made to WWII.  Following the death of their…
My 5 favourite lots from the Ineichen Royal 50 auction on May 28 – with no buyer’s premium!
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My 5 favourite lots from the Ineichen Royal 50 auction on May 28 – with no buyer’s premium!

Ineichen Auctioneers are known for their thematic auctions, whether it’s focusing on blue dials for “Precious Blues” or the rose-gold themed “La Vie en Rose”…
INTRODUCING: The Mido Multifort Skeleton Vertigo is a strong value play inspired by a true Aussie icon
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INTRODUCING: The Mido Multifort Skeleton Vertigo is a strong value play inspired by a true Aussie icon

Watch enthusiasts can be a quirky bunch. So fanatical is our passion, we sometimes forget that not everyone is like us. For every one of…
INTRODUCING: Vacheron Constantin release 4 INSANE masterpieces in the Métiers d’Art Tribute to Great Civilisations
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INTRODUCING: Vacheron Constantin release 4 INSANE masterpieces in the Métiers d’Art Tribute to Great Civilisations

Vacheron Constantin are one of very few watchmakers capable of creating a high-end watch instilled with so much craftsmanship and passion that it could easily…
Ten things I learned from super-collector Patrick Getreide – the man behind the OAK Collection
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Ten things I learned from super-collector Patrick Getreide – the man behind the OAK Collection

If you have been tuned into the watch world of late, the name Patrick Getreide must ring a bell. His unveiling of the OAK Collection,…
RECOMMENDED READING: Watches of Switzerland boss reveals Rolex scarcity is spreading to Cartier and Tudor
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RECOMMENDED READING: Watches of Switzerland boss reveals Rolex scarcity is spreading to Cartier and Tudor

It’s no secret that buying a Rolex at retail is getting harder than ever – with many referring to their sports watches as “unobtanium”. But…
MICRO-MONDAYS: The Biotic Formicidae delivers an original field watch inspired by (wait for it…) ants!
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MICRO-MONDAYS: The Biotic Formicidae delivers an original field watch inspired by (wait for it…) ants!

Microbrand releases can often be just an eclectic mix of design trends thrown together, or a wild attempt at doing something different without considering what…
INTRODUCING: The Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman Automatic 46mm is a supersized tool watch that’s built for action
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INTRODUCING: The Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman Automatic 46mm is a supersized tool watch that’s built for action

There are times in life when a standard amount of French fries just won’t do. Or a measly two pairs of socks. Why should you…
EDITOR’S PICK: From Panerai to Piaget, Hugh Grant’s watches are a whole lot more alpha-male than you’d think
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EDITOR’S PICK: From Panerai to Piaget, Hugh Grant’s watches are a whole lot more alpha-male than you’d think

EDITOR’S PICK: I recently streamed Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen that delivered a welcome return to the director’s gangster comedy roots. Amid a stellar cast that includes…
INTRODUCING: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Summer Purple is not for shrinking violets
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INTRODUCING: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Summer Purple is not for shrinking violets

New for the western summer, Hublot is at it again with their latest colourful release, the Big Bang Unico Summer Purple. No strangers to bright…
How the Patek Philippe Nautilus became the ultimate flex watch
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How the Patek Philippe Nautilus became the ultimate flex watch

Welcome to The Icons, a new series where we take a horological deep dive into the most legendary watches of all time. We’ll delve into…
VIDEO: The Hublot Big Bang Integral Ceramic collection
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VIDEO: The Hublot Big Bang Integral Ceramic collection

The Big Bang Integral seems to exist as a masterclass of materials and design for Hublot, with the brutish yet refined case shape meeting the…
Blancpain and Biopixel team up to push the importance of ocean conservation
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Blancpain and Biopixel team up to push the importance of ocean conservation

Chewing on an ice cube on the stern of the Reef Magic, I contemplated my life choices covered in cold sweat, my breakfast coming back…
EDITOR’S PICK: I did not want to like the vintage Rolex Pepsi GMT-Master ref. 1675. It had other plans.
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EDITOR’S PICK: I did not want to like the vintage Rolex Pepsi GMT-Master ref. 1675. It had other plans.

EDITOR’S NOTE:  Between the struggle to get hold of new pieces and the deranged prizes for pre-owned prices, it’s easy to hate on Rolex. For…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: A one of a kind visit to London and a pit-stop at The Wing with Bremont
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: A one of a kind visit to London and a pit-stop at The Wing with Bremont

I’m pushing through the jet-lag, fresh off the plane back in New York City after a week in London. I only wish I could have…
Collector’s Crossroads: How sentimental value can become the nemesis of an evolving collector
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Collector’s Crossroads: How sentimental value can become the nemesis of an evolving collector

The first expensive Swiss watch I ever purchased was an Ernest Borel Athletic. It’s a beautiful chronograph with a black dial that features a ton…
A quartet of Nomos Tetra neomatik celebrates 175 years of Glashütte watchmaking
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A quartet of Nomos Tetra neomatik celebrates 175 years of Glashütte watchmaking

Easily the most underappreciated of the four classic Nomos designs, the Tetra is a rarity among modern watches. While there are plenty of rectangles and…
VIDEO: The evolution of the Rado Captain Cook continues with more high-tech ceramic models
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VIDEO: The evolution of the Rado Captain Cook continues with more high-tech ceramic models

Until five years ago, the Rado Captain Cook was a largely forgotten watch. This handsome skin diver with a rotating bezel was in circulation from…
Buyer beware! Why your iPhone could harm your precious watch
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Buyer beware! Why your iPhone could harm your precious watch

You’ve just replied to an Instagram message praising how beautiful your new watch is, after snapping a wrist shot tagged #NWA. Slipping your phone back…
Mark Ronson told me the story behind his go-to Royal Oak before christening AP House with new single “Too Much”
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Mark Ronson told me the story behind his go-to Royal Oak before christening AP House with new single “Too Much”

Ever since I had heard they were opening a new space, I was itching to see the new AP House in New York City. It…
INTRODUCING: It’s chime time with the Moser Endeavour Concept Minute Repeater Tourbillon
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INTRODUCING: It’s chime time with the Moser Endeavour Concept Minute Repeater Tourbillon

Maybe it’s just me, but recently there seems to be a common thread amongst high-end watchmakers. Multiple releases have come out making use of that…
The new Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Date green is a fine take on a gentleman’s sports watch
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The new Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Date green is a fine take on a gentleman’s sports watch

Re-introduced in 2018 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the original, the buzzing Memovox Polaris, Jaeger-LeCoultre’s alarm-equipped dive watch, combined vintage charm with modern technology.…
VIDEO: Seiko President reveals the origin story behind the Grand Seiko Kodo Constant Force Tourbillon
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VIDEO: Seiko President reveals the origin story behind the Grand Seiko Kodo Constant Force Tourbillon

“Grand Seiko was born in 1960 and for about 50 years it was just limited exclusively to the Japanese domestic market,” explains Seiko President Akio…
Exploring some of the best rubber strap alternatives to a metal bracelet
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Exploring some of the best rubber strap alternatives to a metal bracelet

When you think about it, straps are really half the game when it comes to watches. These precious metallic objects that keep time and reflect…
EDITOR’S PICK: 6 of the best vintage watch ads, according to @adpatina
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EDITOR’S PICK: 6 of the best vintage watch ads, according to @adpatina

Editor’s note: One of the more interesting Instagram accounts I’ve followed is @adpatina, dedicated to sourcing (and selling) vintage watch ads. Clearly, I am not…
Android users rejoice: Google will finally go head-to-head with Apple with the Pixel Watch
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Android users rejoice: Google will finally go head-to-head with Apple with the Pixel Watch

At its annual development conference, Google unveiled the upcoming Pixel Watch, which will combine its native Wear operating system with health-tracking features borrowed from Fitbit…
MICRO MONDAYS: The Sovrygn Calendar delivers multiple complications and a super-fresh look
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MICRO MONDAYS: The Sovrygn Calendar delivers multiple complications and a super-fresh look

Few watches can claim to be truly unique designs, except for those within the wild west that is Kickstarter. Instead of massive brands guessing at…
INTRODUCING: The IWC Portofino Chronograph 39 Edition “Laureus Sport For Good”
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INTRODUCING: The IWC Portofino Chronograph 39 Edition “Laureus Sport For Good”

The IWC Portofino Chronograph 39 Edition “Laureus Sport For Good” is the 16th time IWC have collaborated with the charitable organisation, with the Portofino Chronograph’s…
EDITOR’S PICK: An owner’s guide on whether the Rolex Oyster Perpetual deserves the hype
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EDITOR’S PICK: An owner’s guide on whether the Rolex Oyster Perpetual deserves the hype

EDITOR’S NOTE: Around the watch world, there was a collective “WTF” exhalation this week at the news that two colourful dialled Rolex Oyster Perpetuals had…
INTRODUCING: The Chopard Happy Sport gets an update with rose-gold and chronograph versions
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INTRODUCING: The Chopard Happy Sport gets an update with rose-gold and chronograph versions

Since its inception, the Chopard Happy Sport has been positioned as a quintessential all-rounder for the modern woman. Suitable for all occasions, from the gym…
VIDEO: The IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Edition “Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team”
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VIDEO: The IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Edition “Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team”

Launched at the inaugural Miami F1 Grand Prix, the new IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Edition “Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team” is the next step…
The updates that make the new CasiOak G-Shock GA-B2100 even better
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The updates that make the new CasiOak G-Shock GA-B2100 even better

If you think the Casio G-Shock GA2100 is an amazing watch, you’d be absolutely correct. However, things are about to get better. Building on the…
Collector’s Crossroads: OK, I’ve finally realised that I own too many watches
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Collector’s Crossroads: OK, I’ve finally realised that I own too many watches

Last week, while celebrating six months of Grand Seiko ownership, I thought about my future plans with the watch. The question seemed simple: is the…
HANDS-ON: The new Fortis Stratoliner collection ramps up their extraterrestrial adventures
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HANDS-ON: The new Fortis Stratoliner collection ramps up their extraterrestrial adventures

Having a legitimate link to space travel is a big deal for watch brands, and Fortis are one of a handful of brands who can…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Watch community unites for Ukraine, Lewis Hamilton’s triple wristing, separation anxiety…
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Watch community unites for Ukraine, Lewis Hamilton’s triple wristing, separation anxiety…

Having your apartment stripped to bare concrete slab, with carpet, toilet bowls and light bulbs all thieved, is not a fever dream, but the new…