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Hands On

02.05.22

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HANDS-ON: The Hamilton Khaki Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chronograph delivers looks, utility and value

Since the beginning of recorded time, man has sought to escape the bounds of earth’s pull for the freedom of the skies above. From the…

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.…

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…

Taking a hot lap around the history of the Heuer Carrera

Watch Education

12.03.22

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Taking a hot lap around the history of the Heuer Carrera

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…

Built for the cockpit, the Breitling Navitimer is a true pilot’s watch

Watch Education

19.02.22

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Built for the cockpit, the Breitling Navitimer is a true pilot’s 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…

The CODE41 NB24 Edition 2 Chronograph offers complex Swiss watchmaking at an accessible price

Introducing

26.11.21

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The CODE41 NB24 Edition 2 Chronograph offers complex Swiss watchmaking at an accessible price

If you’ve always found yourself attracted to the highly technical mechanical movements produced by the upper echelons of Swiss horology, but have been put off…

Micro Mondays

22.11.21

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MICRO MONDAYS: The Maurice de Mauriac L3 Sees Red Chronograph exploits coloured sapphire crystal for dazzling effect

In the world of microbrands, it can be hard to stand out amidst the barrage of vintage-style divers and explorer’s watches. What isn’t hard to…

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…

VIDEO: The IWC Pilot’s Watch Limited Edition collection celebrates the real Top Guns

Watch Reviews

29.10.21

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VIDEO: The IWC Pilot’s Watch Limited Edition collection celebrates the real Top Guns

IWC rarely shy away from a limited edition, especially not when it’s in celebration of military icons. New to the IWC catalogues is a batch…

Introducing

03.10.21

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INTRODUCING: The Hamilton Khaki Field Automatic Chronograph

Famous for their use as military-issued timepieces, Hamilton has a deep history upon which they draw for the Khaki Field line. Many collectors have begun…

Friday Wind Down

24.09.21

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Perezcope Holmes and the case of the Franken Paul Newman Daytona

As Will Ferrell’s character Jacobim Mugatu in Zoolander would say about Hansel, vintage watches are “so hot right now”. Many collectors naturally have a greater…

The Czapek Antarctique Rattrapante brings skeletonized wonder to the integrated bracelet scene

Introducing

31.08.21

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The Czapek Antarctique Rattrapante brings skeletonized wonder to the integrated bracelet scene

I’ll be blunt and admit the Czapek Antarctique became a strong personal favourite in the integrated bracelet game when it smashed onto the scene last…

Bamford takes a step out of their comfort zone with a cracking monopusher chronograph

Introducing

26.08.21

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Bamford takes a step out of their comfort zone with a cracking monopusher chronograph

Walk into a room of watch enthusiasts and mention Bamford London. The first thing that comes to the mind of pretty much anyone you talk…

Introducing

21.08.21

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INTRODUCING: the Hanhart PIONEER TwinControl #FliegerFriday Limited Edition

Often our readers really respond to watches that are released by the less usual suspects. Something different and more approachable, that still serves up a…

Casting the net: 5 under-the-radar 300m divers from Blancpain to Sinn

Lists

15.08.21

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Casting the net: 5 under-the-radar 300m divers from Blancpain to Sinn

The 300m depth rating is for many people a marker of what a proper diver’s watch should be, and there are some obvious contenders out…

Introducing

08.08.21

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INTRODUCING: IWC goes more classic and compact with new Portofino line of 39mm chronographs

IWC is renowned for larger timepieces with their modern flagship model being the IWC Big Pilot to many. But as we saw this past year,…

Lists

07.08.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: Everything you need to know about French brand Yema and their key models

EDITOR’S NOTE: Yema is a small, proudly French brand with a strong following and a heritage that stretches back to 1948. Offering in-house movements and…

Five Bremont watches to check out in the metal

Lists

31.07.21

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Five Bremont watches to check out in the metal

The pandemic has really taken a toll on businesses around the world, with many consumers locked down and unable to visit storefronts in person. In…

6 watches that tell the history of Longines dive watches in the ’60s and ’70s

Watch Education

24.07.21

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6 watches that tell the history of Longines dive watches in the ’60s and ’70s

Longines is one of the more successful and storied Swiss watch manufacturers over its lengthy history, which dates all the way back to 1832. But…

TAG Heuer revives the mythical Monaco “Dark Lord” for Only Watch

News

15.07.21

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TAG Heuer revives the mythical Monaco “Dark Lord” for Only Watch

Any fan of racing chronographs should be familiar with the Heuer Monaco “Dark Lord”. Introduced in 1974, this mythical all-black Monaco was clad in a…

Micro Mondays

12.07.21

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MICRO MONDAYS: The Brellum Duobox LE.8 Chronometer artfully balances tradition and modernity

This is not the first time we’ve shown you a watch from Switzerland’s Brellum, an independent brand created in 2016 by fourth generation watchmaker Sébastien…

Introducing

24.06.21

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INTRODUCING: The Habring² x Monochrome Montre de Souscription 1

Collaboration watches are all the rage these days. Some scoff at the saturation, but many recognise the value a second eye brings to new designs.…

These are the watches the real Wolf of Wall Street, Jordan Belfort, actually wears

Pop Culture

22.06.21

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These are the watches the real Wolf of Wall Street, Jordan Belfort, actually wears

Ever since Leonardo DiCaprio portrayed him in Martin Scorsese’s The Wolf of Wall Street, Jordan Belfort has become a popular antihero on the back of…

Fancy a vintage Daytona or Calatrava? This watchmaker is selling his magnificent collection…

Auctions

13.06.21

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Fancy a vintage Daytona or Calatrava? This watchmaker is selling his magnificent collection…

All too often we discuss watches as assets. Usually when we hear about people selling pieces from their collection it is part of an effort…

Andy Warhol’s Patek Philippe is up for auction at a surprisingly low estimate

Auctions

06.06.21

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Andy Warhol’s Patek Philippe is up for auction at a surprisingly low estimate

The 2021 auction season has seen highs and lows, marked by a lack of physical attendance in the auction halls due to COVID and a…

EDITOR’S PICK: Why I traded a Patek Philippe and a panda dial Omega Speedmaster for a Rolex Submariner

Opinion

13.05.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: Why I traded a Patek Philippe and a panda dial Omega Speedmaster for a Rolex Submariner

Editor’s note: Sitting in the Time+Tide office, the wrists of certain staff members at times resemble a veritable revolving door of watches. Their passion for…

Under the hammer: 5 timepieces to keep an eye on at the Phillips Geneva Watch Auction: XIII

Auctions

07.05.21

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Under the hammer: 5 timepieces to keep an eye on at the Phillips Geneva Watch Auction: XIII

The Phillips Geneva Watch Auction XIII takes place in Switzerland this weekend with 236 stellar lots for bidders and enthusiasts to get excited about. Of…

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…

Introducing

25.02.21

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INTRODUCING: The IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition “Tribute to 3705”

Heritage is the key buzzword when it comes to watches right now. With many consumers enamored with timepieces of the past, it’s a no-brainer for…

Light years ahead: The CODE41 NB24 Chronograph delivers futuristic looks with a featherlight build

Watch Reviews

06.02.21

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Light years ahead: The CODE41 NB24 Chronograph delivers futuristic looks with a featherlight build

When you observe the collective offerings across conglomerate brands, many of the watches you find are familiar takes on the same old formats and profiles.…

5 watches that use the Sellita SW510 chronograph movement, from $2000 – $4000USD

Lists

22.12.20

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5 watches that use the Sellita SW510 chronograph movement, from $2000 – $4000USD

Modern life is increasingly stressful. The incessant buzz of notifications from your mobile and laptop can make one yearn for simpler times. Amid such craziness,…

5 great watch gift options under $5K if you don’t know what to buy this Christmas

Lists

20.12.20

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5 great watch gift options under $5K if you don’t know what to buy this Christmas

Christmas is COMING. Yes, even in this year we are going to experience the delights of Christmas trees, the beach for the lucky Australians, and…

11.12.20

The Eugen Wegner One delivers a magnificent lacquer dial at a bafflingly good price

It isn’t an uncommon occurrence for old watch brands to be revived. But for a brand to be resuscitated by the great-great-grandson of the founder…

Introducing

10.12.20

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VIDEO: The Eugen Wegner One delivers a magnificent lacquer dial at a bafflingly good price

It isn’t an uncommon occurrence for old watch brands to be revived. But for a brand to be resuscitated by the great-great-grandson of the founder…

Micro Mondays

07.12.20

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MICRO MONDAYS: The Eugen Wegner One is the watch to revive the family fortunes

It isn’t easy for just anyone to become a watch manufacturer. It takes determination, know-how and a passion for watchmaking to claim that dwindling slice…

Introducing

14.11.20

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INTRODUCING: The Sinn 103 Sa G is a totally new look for Sinn, and we can get around it

This week, in an unusual move from the obsessive tool laboratory of Sinn Spezialuhren (yes, Special Watches — only tools and instruments may apply), comes a…

HANDS-ON: The IWC Pilot’s Watch Double Chronograph TOP GUN Ceratanium, a stone-cold classic … blacked-out, suited up and mission-ready

Watch Reviews

12.11.20

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HANDS-ON: The IWC Pilot’s Watch Double Chronograph TOP GUN Ceratanium, a stone-cold classic … blacked-out, suited up and mission-ready

All the connotations and daydreams that come with the image of a fighter pilot are on show in the intriguing IWC Pilot’s Watch Double Chronograph…

HANDS-ON: Aggressive, unrelenting and tactical, the IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Top Gun Edition “SFTI” is a tool watch lover’s dream

Watch Reviews

10.11.20

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HANDS-ON: Aggressive, unrelenting and tactical, the IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Top Gun Edition “SFTI” is a tool watch lover’s dream

It should come as no surprise that IWC are the masters of the Swiss-made Flieger-style chronograph, given that they were one of the archetypal manufacturers…

Micro Mondays

02.11.20

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MICRO MONDAYS: The Brellum Pilot Power Gauge Chronometer – a COSC-certified classic pilot’s chronograph with a modern edge

Brellum has just released a resolutely modern, yet classic take on a pilot’s chronograph, with the sharpest of details – and shows how much colour…

In-Depth

02.11.20

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The two TAG Heuer Carrera 160 Years – the perfect two-watch-one-brand collection of 2020?

For me, the TAG Heuer Carrera 160 Years Silver Limited Edition (available for purchase here) could quite possibly be my favourite from the maison in…

Trading Faces

09.10.20

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TRADING FACES: A Patek Philippe and a panda dial Omega Speedmaster for a Rolex Submariner?

As a collection grows, at times it means a collector needs to be prepared to trade or sell one of their pieces in order to…

The curious case of the Gevril Tribeca: 5 reasons why it is the king of homage watches

Lists

08.08.20

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The curious case of the Gevril Tribeca: 5 reasons why it is the king of homage watches

Homage watches within the enthusiast community can be quite a contentious topic at times. Are they rip-offs? Cash cows? Sell-outs? Unoriginal? The reality is opinions…

Watchmakers answer 7 tough questions about watch servicing, and dispel some common myths in the process

Lists

27.04.20

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Watchmakers answer 7 tough questions about watch servicing, and dispel some common myths in the process

In a recent opinion piece, I extolled one of the central virtues of a modern luxury watch as being its viability for multi-generational use. But…

Our 4 picks from the new IWC, Breitling, Bell & Ross and Montblanc 2020 releases

Lists

17.04.20

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Our 4 picks from the new IWC, Breitling, Bell & Ross and Montblanc 2020 releases

When it rains it drips. And in April 2020, at a time when we need it most – our kingdom for some new watches to…

Watch Reviews

11.04.20

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A short history of DOXA, the brand that was almost lost to history

The dusty shelves of antique stores and less-trafficked avenues of eBay are full of watch brands whose glory days are well behind them. DOXA, who…

Opinion

23.03.20

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Everything you need to know about French brand Yema watches, and their four key models

If you didn’t spend much time diving in the Azure Seas in coastal France in the late ’60s, chances are you may not be entirely…

Bi-Compax Beauties: 3 great looking chronographs for the discerning timekeeper

Lists

29.02.20

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Bi-Compax Beauties: 3 great looking chronographs for the discerning timekeeper

Any type of chronograph is going to be an exceedingly handy complication for a wristwatch to possess. However, while the function of the chronograph is…

What Sealed The Deal – James’s Baume & Mercier Capeland Chronograph

Pop Culture

16.02.20

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What Sealed The Deal – James’s Baume & Mercier Capeland Chronograph

Well, this is a bit different to a normal What Sealed The Deal … seeing as this Baume & Mercier Capeland Chronograph is actually my watch.…

3 brilliant Breguet watches that would have made Abraham proud

Pop Culture

04.02.20

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3 brilliant Breguet watches that would have made Abraham proud

Breguet had a stellar year in 2019 as they offered a host of new watches, some of which delivered sportiness, and others that brought a…

RECOMMENDED READING: The Modern DOXA with a vintage movement

News

27.01.20

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5 things you never knew about the Rolex Daytona

As one of the most important model series in the world today, the Rolex Daytona is used to living life in the spotlight. What that…

Are in-house movements actually important?

Opinion

03.12.19

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Are in-house movements actually important?

Editor’s note: As the watch buying and horological community becomes more astute by the day, thanks in no small part to social media, in-house movements…

DOXA launches in Australia, and our guests drank like sailors at a street party to celebrate

News

22.11.19

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DOXA launches in Australia, and our guests drank like sailors at a street party to celebrate

On Monday night, Melbourne opened its arms – and uncorked many, many bottles of Four Pillars Gin, the best gin in the world – in…

3 TAG Heuer Calibre 16s that can do it all

Lists

16.11.19

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3 TAG Heuer Calibre 16s that can do it all

TAG Heuer has been using its venerable chronograph-equipped Calibre 16 movement for more than two decades now. In fact, the storied movement has been utilised…

Introducing

11.11.19

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INTRODUCING: The TAG Heuer Monaco 02

TAG Heuer’s fabled Monaco wristwatch, a timepiece immortalised in the annals of motorsport as a result of Steve McQueen sporting one in the 1971 film…

Smart Money: 5 of the best buys from Only Watch 2019

Lists

10.11.19

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Smart Money: 5 of the best buys from Only Watch 2019

Most of the hype around the results of Only Watch 2019 has been wholly and solely squared at the monumental, record-breaking price achieved by the…

Breguet has nailed it for Only Watch 2019

Pop Culture

08.11.19

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Breguet has nailed it for Only Watch 2019

Only Watch 2019 is now less than 24 hours away from kicking off, and Breguet has really knocked it out of the park with their…

In-house movements – what are they and do they even matter?

Opinion

04.09.19

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In-house movements – what are they and do they even matter?

Editor’s note: Sandra wrote this lovely piece at the start of the year, and it speaks to one of the biggest movements (if you’ll pardon…

Introducing

16.08.19

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INTRODUCING: DOXA SUB 200 T.Graph Stainless Steel Limited Edition

At Baselworld 2019, Doxa delivered a campaign of shock and awe with the release of a solid gold SUB 200 T.Graph that left Felix in…

14 of the best watches spotted in ‘Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee’

Pop Culture

10.08.19

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14 of the best watches spotted in ‘Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee’

Editor’s note: Jerry Seinfeld has dropped another series of the excellent Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, so we thought we’d repost Dan’s wrap from last…

Because who doesn’t want a solid gold DOXA dive watch?

Watch Reviews

25.07.19

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Because who doesn’t want a solid gold DOXA dive watch?

One of the most random, and awesome watches to emerge from the briny depths of Baselworld was the (very) limited edition Doxa SUB 200 T.…

Opinion

28.02.19

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OPINION: In-house movements, do they even matter?

If you’re considering buying a new watch, one of the least important questions you should ask is: “Does it have an in-house movement?” To be…

HANDS-ON: The IWC Pilot’s Watch Double Chronograph Top Gun in Ceratanium

Watch Reviews

24.01.19

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HANDS-ON: The IWC Pilot’s Watch Double Chronograph Top Gun in Ceratanium

Materials innovation is looking like quite a thing in 2019 and for you, the watch buyers, that has to be good news: more aesthetic choices…

INTRODUCING: Grace in the skies and now on the land – Breitling’s Premier Collection

Watch Reviews

27.10.18

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INTRODUCING: Grace in the skies and now on the land – Breitling’s Premier Collection

In case you’ve been living under a rock this past year and a bit, ever since industry great Georges Kern took hold of the reins…

ROCKSPOTTING: Dwayne Johnson goes full milspec in his latest blockbuster, Skyscraper

Pop Culture

23.07.18

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ROCKSPOTTING: Dwayne Johnson goes full milspec in his latest blockbuster, Skyscraper

From the People’s Champion to the people’s choice. Over the past year, semi-retired professional wrestler and Hollywood megastar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has earned himself…

EDITOR’S PICK: A strong everyday option – the Raymond Weil Freelancer Chronograph

Watch Reviews

23.07.18

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EDITOR’S PICK: A strong everyday option – the Raymond Weil Freelancer Chronograph

Editor’s note: “What watch would you recommend to someone who wants just one do-it-all piece, and that doesn’t require a remortgaging of the family home?” As someone…

WATCHSPOTTING: 14 of the best watches spotted in ‘Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee’

Pop Culture

18.07.18

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WATCHSPOTTING: 14 of the best watches spotted in ‘Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee’

Jerry Seinfeld can do no wrong, and after having been streamed more than 100 million times, Seinfeld’s pet project, Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, recently premiered…

EDITOR’S PICK: We ask the experts how to build a potentially valuable watch collection

Opinion

22.05.18

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EDITOR’S PICK: We ask the experts how to build a potentially valuable watch collection

Editor’s note: Nigh on a year ago, Sandra delved into the mercurial, and occasionally murky, world of investing in vintage watches. But rather than start at…

EDITOR’S PICK: The ’90s are back in fashion – what does this mean for watchmaking?

Lists

13.05.18

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EDITOR’S PICK: The ’90s are back in fashion – what does this mean for watchmaking?

Editor’s note: If I needed any further proof that the ’90s were back in a big way, it was seeing a 20-something friend of a…

HANDS-ON: The TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 Chronograph

Watch Reviews

25.03.18

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HANDS-ON: The TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 Chronograph

Named after the Carrera Panamericana, a legendarily dangerous car racing event of the early 1950s that took place across the open roads of Mexico and…

IN-DEPTH: The Raymond Weil Freelancer Chronograph

Watch Reviews

15.03.18

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IN-DEPTH: The Raymond Weil Freelancer Chronograph

The story in a second: A value-packed chrono from one of the few remaining family-owned watch companies. It wasn’t all doom and gloom during the…

Introducing

26.02.18

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INTRODUCING: The Bremont ALT1-C gets 2 new dials

A core model of the Bremont catalogue, the satin-brushed case ALT1-C, was in fact the very first watch designed by founding brothers, Nick and Giles…

HANDS-ON: The IWC Portugieser Chronograph Edition “150 Years”

Watch Reviews

22.01.18

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HANDS-ON: The IWC Portugieser Chronograph Edition “150 Years”

IWC’s Portugieser line is, in Australia at least, one of their most popular — and, of all the models, one of the perennial favourites is the…

News

02.09.17

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WHO TO FOLLOW: @Watchgirloffduty

By day she’s a watch buyer for a well-known American jeweller, by night she’s Batwom – no, wait – by night she’s @watchgirloffduty! Name: Zoë Abelson  Occupation:…

Introducing

17.08.17

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INTRODUCING: Return to form – the IWC Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar Chronograph

Until its relaunch earlier this year, the IWC Da Vinci collection was sometimes overlooked, and unfairly so, as it has housed several “firsts” for the company. First…

LIST: 9 innovations from the watchmaking wasteland of the ‘90s that matter today

Lists

08.08.17

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LIST: 9 innovations from the watchmaking wasteland of the ‘90s that matter today

Sitting between the now nostalgia-laden ‘80s and the innovation explosion of the 2000s, the 1990s is seen as something of a watchmaking wasteland; a bold…

HOW TO: Build a potentially profitable vintage watch collection with a budget of $3000-$12000 per piece

Opinion

26.07.17

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HOW TO: Build a potentially profitable vintage watch collection with a budget of $3000-$12000 per piece

A few years ago I attended a talk called, ‘How to Start a Collection’. The focus was on vintage rather than modern and the speaker…

EDITOR’S PICK: 44 of the best watches from 2016 you can buy from $500 to $5000

Lists

01.06.17

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EDITOR’S PICK: 44 of the best watches from 2016 you can buy from $500 to $5000

Editor’s Note: Way back at the start of this year, Justin put together a series of ‘best of’ lists covering off some of 2016’s finest…

NEWS: Live in Australia and looking for a Rolex ‘Paul Newman’ Daytona? You might be in luck

22.05.17

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NEWS: Live in Australia and looking for a Rolex ‘Paul Newman’ Daytona? You might be in luck

The ‘Paul Newman’ Daytona is one of THE legendary watches. At its most basic level it’s an exotic dialled variant of the (already iconic) Rolex…

VIDEO: “Why should you sell a watch for $1000 more because it’s your own movement?” Jean-Claude Biver takes aim at in-house

News

07.03.17

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VIDEO: “Why should you sell a watch for $1000 more because it’s your own movement?” Jean-Claude Biver takes aim at in-house

Last year we were privileged to get two passionate TAG Heuer experts in a room together to talk openly about some of the most controversial topics…

LIST: The 9 best watches of 2016 – $4000 to $5000 (and a bit more)

Lists

08.01.17

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LIST: The 9 best watches of 2016 – $4000 to $5000 (and a bit more)

Time for the final leg of our tour of the best ‘affordable’ watches of 2016. We’re now at the upper end, at that fun little…

LIST: The 9 best watches of 2016 – $1000 to $2000

Lists

05.01.17

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LIST: The 9 best watches of 2016 – $1000 to $2000

We’ve already got you covered in the zero to 1K category, but as you inch your way up the watch-buying food chain, the decisions don’t…

IN-DEPTH: The Baume & Mercier Clifton Complete Calendar Chronograph

Watch Reviews

14.12.16

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IN-DEPTH: The Baume & Mercier Clifton Complete Calendar Chronograph

The story in a second Baume & Mercier’s Clifton always had a pretty face. Well, that face just got complicated. It’s hardly a secret. We…

HANDS-ON: The Eterna KonTiki Super Chronograph – a bang-for-buck in-house chrono

Watch Reviews

08.08.16

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HANDS-ON: The Eterna KonTiki Super Chronograph – a bang-for-buck in-house chrono

A peer of the Submariner and the Fifty Fathoms, the Eterna KonTiki is one of the all-time great dive watches, with its own equally cool…

HANDS-ON: The Baume & Mercier Capeland Shelby Cobra 1963

Watch Reviews

24.01.16

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HANDS-ON: The Baume & Mercier Capeland Shelby Cobra 1963

The Capeland Shelby Cobra was a surprise hit for Baume & Mercier last year, and at SIHH 2016 they’ve unveiled two new novelties continuing their partnership…

News

20.01.16

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THE SIHH SURVIVAL GUIDE

Looking for the quick run-down on the biggest and best releases from SIHH 2016? Well, look no further because we’ve prepared the SIHH survival guide…

Introducing

06.01.16

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INTRODUCING: The Bremont Jaguar MKI

There’s a substantial overlap between watch people and car people, and that’s particularly true of classic car enthusiasts. Hence, in 2014 when Jaguar announced it…

Watch Reviews

29.07.15

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IN-DEPTH: The Hublot Big Bang

The story in a second Hublot’s Big Bang was a game-changer when it first hit the scene 10 years ago. The big question Has age…

IN-DEPTH: The watch that can tell both Time and Tide, the Heuer Solunar

Watch Reviews

13.11.14

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IN-DEPTH: The watch that can tell both Time and Tide, the Heuer Solunar

Since we posted the Jack Heuer ‘Times of My Life“ video on the weekend we’ve had several Instagram comments and emails enquiring about the ‘Solunar’ model…

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HANDS-ON: The Hamilton Khaki Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chronograph delivers looks, utility and value

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

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

Taking a hot lap around the history of the Heuer Carrera

Built for the cockpit, the Breitling Navitimer is a true pilot’s watch

The CODE41 NB24 Edition 2 Chronograph offers complex Swiss watchmaking at an accessible price

MICRO MONDAYS: The Maurice de Mauriac L3 Sees Red Chronograph exploits coloured sapphire crystal for dazzling effect

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

VIDEO: The IWC Pilot’s Watch Limited Edition collection celebrates the real Top Guns

INTRODUCING: The Hamilton Khaki Field Automatic Chronograph

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Perezcope Holmes and the case of the Franken Paul Newman Daytona

The Czapek Antarctique Rattrapante brings skeletonized wonder to the integrated bracelet scene

Bamford takes a step out of their comfort zone with a cracking monopusher chronograph

INTRODUCING: the Hanhart PIONEER TwinControl #FliegerFriday Limited Edition

Casting the net: 5 under-the-radar 300m divers from Blancpain to Sinn

INTRODUCING: IWC goes more classic and compact with new Portofino line of 39mm chronographs

EDITOR’S PICK: Everything you need to know about French brand Yema and their key models

Five Bremont watches to check out in the metal

6 watches that tell the history of Longines dive watches in the ’60s and ’70s

TAG Heuer revives the mythical Monaco “Dark Lord” for Only Watch

MICRO MONDAYS: The Brellum Duobox LE.8 Chronometer artfully balances tradition and modernity

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INTRODUCING: The IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition “Tribute to 3705”

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5 watches that use the Sellita SW510 chronograph movement, from $2000 – $4000USD

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The Eugen Wegner One delivers a magnificent lacquer dial at a bafflingly good price

VIDEO: The Eugen Wegner One delivers a magnificent lacquer dial at a bafflingly good price

MICRO MONDAYS: The Eugen Wegner One is the watch to revive the family fortunes

INTRODUCING: The Sinn 103 Sa G is a totally new look for Sinn, and we can get around it

HANDS-ON: The IWC Pilot’s Watch Double Chronograph TOP GUN Ceratanium, a stone-cold classic … blacked-out, suited up and mission-ready

HANDS-ON: Aggressive, unrelenting and tactical, the IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Top Gun Edition “SFTI” is a tool watch lover’s dream

MICRO MONDAYS: The Brellum Pilot Power Gauge Chronometer – a COSC-certified classic pilot’s chronograph with a modern edge

The two TAG Heuer Carrera 160 Years – the perfect two-watch-one-brand collection of 2020?

TRADING FACES: A Patek Philippe and a panda dial Omega Speedmaster for a Rolex Submariner?

The curious case of the Gevril Tribeca: 5 reasons why it is the king of homage watches

Watchmakers answer 7 tough questions about watch servicing, and dispel some common myths in the process

Our 4 picks from the new IWC, Breitling, Bell & Ross and Montblanc 2020 releases

A short history of DOXA, the brand that was almost lost to history

Everything you need to know about French brand Yema watches, and their four key models

Bi-Compax Beauties: 3 great looking chronographs for the discerning timekeeper

What Sealed The Deal – James’s Baume & Mercier Capeland Chronograph

3 brilliant Breguet watches that would have made Abraham proud

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5 things you never knew about the Rolex Daytona

Are in-house movements actually important?

DOXA launches in Australia, and our guests drank like sailors at a street party to celebrate

3 TAG Heuer Calibre 16s that can do it all

INTRODUCING: The TAG Heuer Monaco 02

Smart Money: 5 of the best buys from Only Watch 2019

Breguet has nailed it for Only Watch 2019

In-house movements – what are they and do they even matter?

INTRODUCING: DOXA SUB 200 T.Graph Stainless Steel Limited Edition

14 of the best watches spotted in ‘Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee’

Because who doesn’t want a solid gold DOXA dive watch?

OPINION: In-house movements, do they even matter?

HANDS-ON: The IWC Pilot’s Watch Double Chronograph Top Gun in Ceratanium

INTRODUCING: Grace in the skies and now on the land – Breitling’s Premier Collection

ROCKSPOTTING: Dwayne Johnson goes full milspec in his latest blockbuster, Skyscraper

EDITOR’S PICK: A strong everyday option – the Raymond Weil Freelancer Chronograph

WATCHSPOTTING: 14 of the best watches spotted in ‘Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee’

EDITOR’S PICK: We ask the experts how to build a potentially valuable watch collection

EDITOR’S PICK: The ’90s are back in fashion – what does this mean for watchmaking?

HANDS-ON: The TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 Chronograph

IN-DEPTH: The Raymond Weil Freelancer Chronograph

INTRODUCING: The Bremont ALT1-C gets 2 new dials

HANDS-ON: The IWC Portugieser Chronograph Edition “150 Years”

WHO TO FOLLOW: @Watchgirloffduty

INTRODUCING: Return to form – the IWC Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar Chronograph

LIST: 9 innovations from the watchmaking wasteland of the ‘90s that matter today

HOW TO: Build a potentially profitable vintage watch collection with a budget of $3000-$12000 per piece

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