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A MONTH ON THE WRIST: Why I’ve already forged a special connection with my new Rolex Datejust 36 ref. 126234

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A MONTH ON THE WRIST: Why I’ve already forged a special connection with my new Rolex Datejust 36 ref. 126234

If I had to pinpoint the early origins of my journey to becoming a watch lover, I would attribute it to inheriting the passion for…

Don’t Miss This: Our team debates the best watches from $15K-$20K USD

Lists

18.11.21

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Don’t Miss This: Our team debates the best watches from $15K-$20K 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,…

Talking sales and product philosophy with Hamilton CEO Vivian Stauffer

Interview

18.11.21

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Talking sales and product philosophy with Hamilton CEO Vivian Stauffer

Last weekend, the watch and filmmaking industries came together for the Hamilton Behind The Camera Awards – a ceremony which celebrates the often unsung achievements…

Baume & Mercier updates their digital sales experience with the Virtual Try-On System

News

18.11.21

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Baume & Mercier updates their digital sales experience with the Virtual Try-On System

With Baume & Mercier's Riviera Virtual Try-On System you can test watches in 3D with your phone from the comfort of your home.

EVENT RECAP: Hamilton host the Behind The Camera Awards in Hollywood

Pop Culture

17.11.21

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EVENT RECAP: Hamilton host the Behind The Camera Awards in Hollywood

Last weekend, I flew out to the movie-making capital of the world: Hollywood, California. The reason for my visit was the return of the Hamilton Behind The…

HANDS ON: The Baume & Mercier Riviera delivers 70s style on an integrated bracelet

Watch Reviews

17.11.21

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HANDS ON: The Baume & Mercier Riviera delivers 70s style on an integrated bracelet

If you’re going to draw inspiration from anything, the French Riviera is as good as it gets. Baume & Mercier’s Riviera line stems from the…

Hamilton launches collaborative Capsule Collection with Mad Men’s costume designer Janie Bryant

Introducing

17.11.21

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Hamilton launches collaborative Capsule Collection with Mad Men’s costume designer Janie Bryant

There is a school of thought that nothing is truly original, and everything that exists now is just a riff based on something that has…

Introducing

16.11.21

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INTRODUCING: The more refined and compact Grand Seiko SBGA461 & SBGA463 divers

Though Grand Seiko is typically known for their dressier watches and mesmerising dials, you’d better believe a company with “Seiko” in its name knows a…

Introducing

16.11.21

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INTRODUCING: The Bremont Broadsword Jet Online Exclusive

While there are plenty of military-inspired watches on the market these days, there’s only one brand that has a fully acknowledged direct partnership with a…

Micro Mondays

16.11.21

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MICRO MONDAYS: Get red-faced and bronze-cased with the William Wood Valiant Bronze Ruby

Perhaps it’s something we take for granted, but one of the things we can always count on is the valour and bravery of our local…

Micro Mondays

15.11.21

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MICRO MONDAYS: The Mancheront Pacer delivers an ingenious twist on the Pulsometer function

It’s easy to forget that this hobby we love had its origins in life-changing situations. These watches we wear were once more than just physical…

News

15.11.21

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AFL superstar Buddy Franklin teams up with Zenith and what that means for the brand

Lance “Buddy” Franklin is a sporting giant in both the literal and metaphorical sense. Standing at 1.99m tall, the Sydney Swans forward is the seventh-greatest…

5 reasons you need to buy the new issue of NOW, the T+T Watch Buying Guide (including the story behind this Rolex)

Introducing

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5 reasons you need to buy the new issue of NOW, the T+T Watch Buying Guide (including the story behind this Rolex)

How many watches were released in 2021? That’s right – an absolute shit-ton (we counted). So where can you start to navigate this galaxy of…

When high fashion collides with high function – the paradox of the haute couture tool watch

Lists

14.11.21

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When high fashion collides with high function – the paradox of the haute couture tool watch

Okay, weird question: Can a high fashion house known for made-to-measure dresses, luxurious silk scarves or fine handbags produce a legitimate tool watch? What? Who…

EDITOR’S PICK: Look which G.O.A.T just joined the sports star ranks of AP Black Panther owners

Pop Culture

14.11.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: Look which G.O.A.T just joined the sports star ranks of AP Black Panther owners

Editor’s Note: When we originally ran this story, there was a flurry of male athletes spotted wearing the AP Royal Oak Concept Black Panther Flying…

The evolution of Jay-Z’s watch collection: 99 problems but a bare wrist ain’t one

Pop Culture

14.11.21

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The evolution of Jay-Z’s watch collection: 99 problems but a bare wrist ain’t one

Most of us have a dream of making it big. Even when such heights seem impossible, seeing that achievement in others provides the extra boost…

HANDS ON: The IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Top Gun Edition and Perpetual Calendar “Mojave Desert”

Watch Reviews

13.11.21

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HANDS ON: The IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Top Gun Edition and Perpetual Calendar “Mojave Desert”

IWC have the pilot’s watch game sussed out and their Top Gun series are among the toughest of the bunch, with a no-holds barred approach…

EDITOR’S PICK: How I learned to stop worrying and appreciate the brilliance of quartz

Opinion

13.11.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: How I learned to stop worrying and appreciate the brilliance of quartz

EDITOR’S NOTE: The notion of a luxury quartz watch should never have been a contradiction in terms. Thankfully, a growing number of high-end brands have…

A WEEK ON THE WRIST: How my Grand Seiko Sport SBGM247 truly lived up to my dreams

Watch Reviews

13.11.21

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A WEEK ON THE WRIST: How my Grand Seiko Sport SBGM247 truly lived up to my dreams

We all have a watch brand that we love. A brand that brings something to the table we can’t ignore. Whether it be their finishing…

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

Pop Culture

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…

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

11.11.21

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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

09.11.21

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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 certainly a weird and distinctive watch but not without its quirky charms.

Micro Mondays

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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

The watches of Hollywood's best gangsters, including Piaget, Omega and Rolex from movies like The Irishman, Casino and Scarface.

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…

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

Zach offers up three F.P. Journe Chronométre Bleu alternatives you may want to consider - especially if paying over retail isn’t your jam.

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

04.11.21

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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…

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…

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

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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…