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We asked a 5 year-old to pick the best watches of 2023…

02.07.23

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We asked a 5 year-old to pick the best watches of 2023…

Reviewing watches is a subjective business. As you look at any new release, you inevitably bring a lifetime of personal biases and preconceptions to the…

The 5 most collectible quartz watches to annoy the snobs

Buying Guides

30.06.23

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The 5 most collectible quartz watches to annoy the snobs

The relevance of quartz watches as an option for “serious” collectors has been hotly debated on the forums, blogs and at the meetups. “They don’t…

8 of the best watches with a polarising 4:30 date window

Lists

22.06.23

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8 of the best watches with a polarising 4:30 date window

These days it seems like brands are increasingly opting to have 4:30 positioned date windows on their watches. Just earlier today we introduced yet another…

FAST X: The watches of the Fast & Furious cast

Pop Culture

29.05.23

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FAST X: The watches of the Fast & Furious cast

The Fast & Furious films are a fun, perhaps, guilty pleasure for millions. The franchise is essentially a racing soap opera packed with fight scenes…

Friday Wind Down

26.05.23

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: AP has a MARVELous week with a new watch, new CEO and US$6.2M auction result

Often watch brands release their new products at the same time so they’re all fighting for the spotlight. But Audemars Piguet is very good at…

Longines remind us why they boast one of the watch world’s most enviable histories

Events

23.05.23

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Longines remind us why they boast one of the watch world’s most enviable histories

The person in charge of Longines’ heritage reissues must have one of the watch world’s cushiest jobs. I always imagine them lazing around for most…

Friday Wind Down

19.05.23

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: The Breguet x Frieze exhibition is back in NYC until May 21

On Wednesday afternoon in New York City, I returned to The Shed at Hudson Yards to check out the new Frieze exhibition of which Breguet…

Should watch brands cancel orders placed with the intention of immediately flipping them?

Opinion

19.05.23

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Should watch brands cancel orders placed with the intention of immediately flipping them?

Watch flipping. The practice, depending on which side of the coin you are on, poses one of the biggest problems or opportunities within the watch…

5 watch brands that know how to have a bit of fun

Lists

17.05.23

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5 watch brands that know how to have a bit of fun

“The chief enemy of creativity is good sense.” – Pablo Picasso I’m just gonna say it, watch collecting can be far too serious. Too often,…

The heroes and bargains of Sotheby’s Important Watches: Part I auction

Auctions

16.05.23

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The heroes and bargains of Sotheby’s Important Watches: Part I auction

Following on from Sotheby’s Important Watches: Part I auction, it’s always interesting to go through and assess the accuracy of the lot estimates. Most of…

First 2023 Rolex novelties hit the secondary market – where does the new GMT Master II sit?

News

14.05.23

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First 2023 Rolex novelties hit the secondary market – where does the new GMT Master II sit?

No matter how exquisite the finishing, how innovative the escapement, or how beautiful the colour of the dial, unfortunately these days the worth of a…

Fired up: The best watches spotted on Hot Ones

Lists

07.05.23

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Fired up: The best watches spotted on Hot Ones

Hot Ones has blossomed from a humble web series to one of the most watched YouTube formats in the world. Interviewer Sean Evans is known…

The Quartz Crisis wasn’t solely to blame for the industry downfall, real trouble was brewing for years

In-Depth

18.04.23

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The Quartz Crisis wasn’t solely to blame for the industry downfall, real trouble was brewing for years

The history of timekeeping dates back to whenever the first creature wondered where the sun was in the sky, and the earliest evidence for calendars…

New releases show platinum is the heavy metal that it’s still OK to like

Opinion

13.04.23

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New releases show platinum is the heavy metal that it’s still OK to like

The English physicist and mathmatician Sir Isaac Newton believed that for every action there is an equal opposite reaction. Chinese cosmology stands by a similar…

Understanding Grand Seiko design at a deeper level with GS designer Akira Yoshida

Interview

07.04.23

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Understanding Grand Seiko design at a deeper level with GS designer Akira Yoshida

Grand Seiko has attracted a wide base of watch enthusiasts to their products. Previously an underdog trying to break through in regions outside of Japan,…

A touch of gold for the ceramic Chanel J12

Introducing

29.03.23

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A touch of gold for the ceramic Chanel J12

The Chanel J12 is once more available with an 18K gold bezel and accents The gold details help the unisex watch lean into its feminine…

Celebrating 50 years: Baume & Mercier Riviera 39mm and Riviera Azur 300M

Introducing

27.03.23

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Celebrating 50 years: Baume & Mercier Riviera 39mm and Riviera Azur 300M

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Baume & Mercier’s integrated model, the Riviera. For the first time, there’s a new unisex 39mm version of…

Looking back at the watches of Carpool Karaoke – from Paul McCartney to Bruno Mars

Pop Culture

27.03.23

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Looking back at the watches of Carpool Karaoke – from Paul McCartney to Bruno Mars

James Corden is not particularity in the public favour right now, so it is quite timely that The Late, Late Show With James Corden is…

Engineering a classic: The history of IWC’s Ingenieur

Watch Education

26.03.23

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Engineering a classic: The history of IWC’s Ingenieur

While IWC is rightly known for their wide range of classic Pilot’s watches, including the Big Wrist Energy radiating from their Big Pilot’s models, their…

What’s happening to the value of your watch? New report delves into the secondary watch market

News

18.03.23

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What’s happening to the value of your watch? New report delves into the secondary watch market

Whether it’s to justify your latest splurge or make a fast buck, the issue of resale value looms large in the mind of the contemporary…

Hands On

15.03.23

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HANDS-ON: The new Girard-Perregaux Laureato Green Ceramic Aston Martin Edition has our hearts racing

I am not going to beat around the bush here. With the holy trinity ushering in the era of crazy demand for integrated sports watch…

Everything you need to know about watch finishing

Watch Education

10.03.23

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Everything you need to know about watch finishing

Looking for a singular resource on all the watch finishing techniques you should ever be familiar with? Look no further, as we try to list…

Kim Kardashian has quietly built a watch collection worthy of a billionaire

Pop Culture

08.03.23

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Kim Kardashian has quietly built a watch collection worthy of a billionaire

A couple of weeks ago, Town & Country ran an article with the cheekily provocative headline: Does Kim Kardashian Actually Have Good Taste in Jewellery? The…

10 of the best Gérald Genta designs for other brands

Lists

07.03.23

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10 of the best Gérald Genta designs for other brands

Gérald Genta. Anyone who calls themselves a watch enthusiast is familiar with the legendary designer, and the mainstream consumer base for watches, whether they realise…

The Immortals

04.03.23

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THE IMMORTALS: The retro-futurism of the Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic

Rado has always been a unique company in the annals of Swiss watchmaking – a collision of heritage and high tech is how one could…

Zach’s A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Up/Down ref. 221.021 is the grail that keeps on giving

Watch Reviews

28.02.23

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Zach’s A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Up/Down ref. 221.021 is the grail that keeps on giving

Editor’s Note: This in-depth review from Zach was originally ran in Sept. 2020, early in his Time+Tide career. After he mentioned the watch, and how…

The history of Landeron, the legendary manufacturer that never gets the recognition it deserves

In-Depth

26.02.23

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The history of Landeron, the legendary manufacturer that never gets the recognition it deserves

In the collective memory of watch enthusiasts, the legendary watchmakers are the likes of Breguet, Lange and of course the holy trinity of Audemars Piguet,…

Lists

26.02.23

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10 signs you’re becoming a watch snob

Watch enthusiasts do not always share the Swiss philosophy of neutrality. Being enthusiastic about something inevitably leads to hot takes, strong and stubborn opinions and,…

Sell Your Watch: Where and how you sell your watch can dictate the money you stand to make

Watch Education

23.02.23

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Sell Your Watch: Where and how you sell your watch can dictate the money you stand to make

With Watches & Wonders on the horizon, many of you may be a gearing up to buy a new watch. With over 40 brands presenting…

Pharrell as Louis Vuitton creative director may bring horological influence

Fits and Ticks

18.02.23

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Pharrell as Louis Vuitton creative director may bring horological influence

If you’re in any way interested in the world of fashion, the news of Pharrell becoming Louis Vuitton’s new men’s creative director will have reached…

Game time: Fly your team’s colours with these Super Bowl MVPs

Pop Culture

11.02.23

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Game time: Fly your team’s colours with these Super Bowl MVPs

Here in the United States, the National Football League’s championship game, the Super Bowl, kicks off this Sunday between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas…

Bargain alert: How you could snag 4 vintage Seikos for $44

Lists

05.02.23

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Bargain alert: How you could snag 4 vintage Seikos for $44

In the internet age it’s become almost impossible to find a real bargain. People who don’t know what they have, can easily find out an…

AP Social Club Day 2: 40 functions, 23 complications, ONE WATCH?!

Introducing

04.02.23

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AP Social Club Day 2: 40 functions, 23 complications, ONE WATCH?!

New RD#4: Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Universelle boasts 40 functions and 23 complications in one watch. Royal Oak Concept debuts in 43mm size with…

Friday Wind Down

03.02.23

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: First-ever steel Code 11.59s, new Hublot x Murakami, Dubai Watch Week 2023

We have yet to lose novelty steam in 2023, so once again we have a fair bit of news from the week to recap. Vamos!…

AP Social Club Day 1: First-ever steel Code 11.59s, new grained dial Royal Oak Jumbo, and more…

Introducing

03.02.23

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AP Social Club Day 1: First-ever steel Code 11.59s, new grained dial Royal Oak Jumbo, and more…

New stainless-steel Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet models mark first-ever debut for AP. New Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin takes a Tapisserie break with grained dial…

Hands On

27.01.23

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HANDS-ON: The new Zenith Defy Revival A3691 & A3690 Boutique Edition

The idea of a re-edition within the watch market is nothing new. Many brands have woken up to the huge demand for revivals, recreations, or…

Three takeaways from the most expensive watches sold at auction in 2022

Auctions

19.01.23

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Three takeaways from the most expensive watches sold at auction in 2022

Recently, Robb Report listed the 20 most expensive watches sold at auction in 2022. Overall, there was more than $600 million in sales between the…

The Unusual Suspects – The Daniel Roth Masters Chronograph is a masterful piece by a legendary watchmaker for under $10,000

Watch Education

18.01.23

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The Unusual Suspects – The Daniel Roth Masters Chronograph is a masterful piece by a legendary watchmaker for under $10,000

High-end, independent watchmaking has become difficult to come by in recent times, as many have begun to realise that paying huge mark-ups on mass-produced watches…

Making the case: The term ‘integrated bracelet’ is being commonly misused

Opinion

15.01.23

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Making the case: The term ‘integrated bracelet’ is being commonly misused

Within the watch space we have our own dialect. Terms like “workhorse”, “beater”, “strap monster” and more increasingly become a part of your speech the…

The Immortals

07.01.23

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THE IMMORTALS – The G-Shock “CasiOak” backed legendary toughness with a radical new design

It’s the Shock heard around the world. No other G-Shock, perhaps since the very first model, has had the impact of this new release since…

The Immortals

02.01.23

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THE IMMORTALS – The Bulgari Octo Finissimo is a slinky design classic dripping with innovation and panache

Editor’s note: The Immortals is a new series that examines a watch that we believe deserves recognition as a bona fide modern classic. You’ll already…

These watches couldn’t evoke the spirit of a ’70s bachelor pad any louder (unless their dials were made from shagpile carpet)

Lists

07.12.22

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These watches couldn’t evoke the spirit of a ’70s bachelor pad any louder (unless their dials were made from shagpile carpet)

Much has been written about the untimely death of the bachelor pad, a form of residence described by The Telegraph as “a rite of passage…

The AP Starwheel is not new, but is the new take better than the OG?

Introducing

03.12.22

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The AP Starwheel is not new, but is the new take better than the OG?

When modern watch lovers think of the wandering hours complication, most would immediately think of Urwerk that has largely focused on the complication since the…

The astounding history of Waldan Watches unfolds like a Hollywood movie

Watch Education

08.11.22

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The astounding history of Waldan Watches unfolds like a Hollywood movie

If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’ve seen the name Waldan before. Their USA-assembled Heritage Series of daily wear watches have been well-received…

Video

06.11.22

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VIDEO: The truth behind the Royal Oak’s construction

Despite being over 50 years old, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak has never ceased to be a thought provoker. Even though the signature octagonal design…

The crazy drinking stories about Peter O’Toole that’ll make you want to buy his watches

Auctions

03.11.22

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The crazy drinking stories about Peter O’Toole that’ll make you want to buy his watches

As a boy, Peter O’Toole jotted down a promise in his notebook: “I will not be a common man. I will stir the smooth sands…

Is the Vacheron Constantin 222 becoming the new celeb favourite?

Pop Culture

01.11.22

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Is the Vacheron Constantin 222 becoming the new celeb favourite?

Recently Patek Philippe ushered in their next era of the Nautilus with the new 5811/1G. The Nautilus, along with the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, has…

Five of Zach’s favourites from WatchTime NY 2022

Lists

28.10.22

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Five of Zach’s favourites from WatchTime NY 2022

There is a lot of ground to cover, so I will try to be brief. Last week I attended WatchTime NY 2022, a horological candy…

The new 5711 successor – the 5811/1G Nautilus – is a bit of a letdown. But it is our fault, not Patek’s

Opinion

26.10.22

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The new 5711 successor – the 5811/1G Nautilus – is a bit of a letdown. But it is our fault, not Patek’s

“Anticipation, I suppose, sometimes exceeds realisation,” Amelia Earhart once said. Ever since the final swan song of the Patek Philippe Nautilus ref. 5711, which, at…

The changing reality of wearing a watch in New York City

Opinion

25.10.22

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The changing reality of wearing a watch in New York City

It’s a Saturday morning in New York City. For years, I’ve enjoyed the comfort and privacy of driving around the city as my form of…

Time+Tide book club: Ice Cold: A Hip-Hop Jewelry History

Pop Culture

24.10.22

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Time+Tide book club: Ice Cold: A Hip-Hop Jewelry History

For fans of hip-hop and streetwear, there’s a lavish new coffee table book just for you. More than simply documenting flash jewellery, Ice Cold: A…

Video

23.10.22

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VIDEO: Hands-on with the AP Royal Oak A2 and the black magic of Karl Lagerfeld’s customised watch

Two incredibly historically significant Royal Oaks have gone under the hammer for big bucks.

Country megastar Luke Bryan’s social media is a horological thirst trap

Pop Culture

22.10.22

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Country megastar Luke Bryan’s social media is a horological thirst trap

Country megastar Luke Bryan has a frankly astounding watch collection, but you wouldn’t know it going by how little he’s spoken about the subject. Yet,…

Friday Wind Down

21.10.22

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: New Nautilus and more from Patek, plus taste the AP Royal Oak rainbow

This week certainly made watch lovers perk up, with a slew of new releases from two giants of the horological world. Patek Philippe made waves…

Introducing

15.10.22

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INTRODUCING: The Franck Muller x Bamford Watch Department Popeye Vanguard

Character watches have enjoyed a resurgence as of late. We’ve seen TAG Heuer x Mario, the revived Gerald Genta Mickey Mouse, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak…

Lee Pace, the elven-king-turned-murder-suspect, needs watches

Fits and Ticks

11.10.22

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Lee Pace, the elven-king-turned-murder-suspect, needs watches

Galactic emperor, elven king or supervillain – Lee Pace refuses to be typecast, lending his chiselled chin to a variety of larger-than-life characters. Nominated for…

Kapow! 5 high-end watches from the Batman universe

Pop Culture

08.10.22

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Kapow! 5 high-end watches from the Batman universe

With spooky season upon us, it’s time to sort out your superhero costume. Every hero (or villain) needs a selection of primo gadgets to accessorise…

Friday Wind Down

07.10.22

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: A Porsche parade in Paris with TAG Heuer

Well, I have definitely been racking up some miles of late. Following the launch of the Norqain Wild One in Zermatt, I was scarcely back in…

Friday Wind Down

30.09.22

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Craig’s NTTD Sale, a unique Zenith, Showjumping with Longines, and DWW Horology Forum

Just got back from Zermatt last Friday evening, and right upon my return the action was nonstop throughout the week. With a moment to finally…

Five reasons to buy the new issue of NOW, the Time+Tide watch buying guide

In The Shop

23.09.22

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Five reasons to buy the new issue of NOW, the Time+Tide watch buying guide

Sometimes you need to cut through the clutter. That’s the reason we assemble Time+Tide’s NOW magazine, a watch buying guide that curates the top watch…

Friday Wind Down

23.09.22

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Going wild with Norqain and reimagining a ’60s classic with Rado…

This week, both Luke and I made the journey to Switzerland to get hands-on with some exciting, new releases. With a case shaped like a…

My top five picks from the Ineichen Vintage Wristwatch auction

Auctions

22.09.22

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My top five picks from the Ineichen Vintage Wristwatch auction

Running until October 1, the Ineichen Auctioneers Vintage watch auction consists of 72 lots of old-school goodness. It features everything from Patek Philippe to Audemars…

Friday Wind Down

16.09.22

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Zenith goes pink for breast cancer, Westime thrills Richard Mille fans in the US

When the Zenith Chronmaster Revival went pink for the Pink Dial Project Auction, many bidders were excited at the prospect of winning such a vibrant…

Royal standard: The Queen’s life in watches

Pop Culture

10.09.22

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Royal standard: The Queen’s life in watches

So Queen Elizabeth II is dead. And whether you’re a republican or a royalist, it’s hard to remain totally unaffected by the sudden departure of…

Friday Wind Down

09.09.22

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Norqain laces up for the New York marathon, AP releases new book, Hamilton event

Back in the saddle here in NYC, already missing Geneva, but fortunately there have been some exciting updates this week. Locally, Norqain has made moves…

Micro Mondays

05.09.22

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MICRO MONDAYS: The Olto-8 Infinity II is a high-octane extravaganza of a watch

For those who buy watches to wear in different situations, what context best suits the Olto-8 Infinity II? It could be in the seat of…

Preacher chastises congregation for not buying him a luxury watch

Pop Culture

24.08.22

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Preacher chastises congregation for not buying him a luxury watch

The world of religion and watch are often irreverently linked. In watches, we constantly discuss the idea of the “holy trinity” (Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet,…

“They wanted $50K, I gave them $2M” – Jean-Claude Biver on how he got Bond for Omega

Interview

24.08.22

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“They wanted $50K, I gave them $2M” – Jean-Claude Biver on how he got Bond for Omega

If you haven’t been watching or listening to the About Efffing Time (AET) podcast, co-hosted by Adrian Barker of Bark & Jack, George Bamford of…

Friday Wind Down

19.08.22

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: This is the worst thing in the watch world ever

There’s a necessary change of format to this week’s Wind Down because we’ve discovered the worst thing in the watch world ever. Admittedly, there’s some…

Evolution of a collection: Nick Faldo’s watch box steers well clear of the rough

Pop Culture

14.08.22

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Evolution of a collection: Nick Faldo’s watch box steers well clear of the rough

There wasn’t a dry eye in the house when golfing and broadcast legend Sir Nick Faldo recently ended his final broadcast as CBS’ golf analyst…

Opinion

13.08.22

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OPINION: Are publications hyping up “collapsing” watch prices?

For the last month every publication under the sun has seen a traffic gold-mine in the purported “collapse” in secondary pricing for “hype” watches from…

We can’t believe that Andrew said this about watches in the New York Times

EDITOR’S NOTE: Generally when people are interviewed by an august publication like the New York Times they tend to play things fairly safe. Luckily, when…

Six of the best watch brands that use Vaucher-based calibres

Lists

08.08.22

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Six of the best watch brands that use Vaucher-based calibres

The larger marketplace may not worry about it, but horological gear-heads are often fascinated and obsessed with who develops a calibre. Is it in-house? Is…

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Paris

Lists

04.08.22

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Paris

Paris has many flattering nicknames from the “City of Love” to “the Fashion Capital”, and while it’s thoroughly earned both of those monikers, it should…

Zenith Defy Skyline joins Chronomaster Sport as a “waiting list” model

News

03.08.22

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Zenith Defy Skyline joins Chronomaster Sport as a “waiting list” model

It is kind of a shame that a barometer for the success of a watch reference is when it is not readily available to purchase…

From hooker heists to drive-by thefts: 5 types of watch robbery and how to protect yourself

Pop Culture

30.07.22

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From hooker heists to drive-by thefts: 5 types of watch robbery and how to protect yourself

It’s one of the most lamentable watch trends of the moment. No, I’m not talking about purple dials, but the horrific rise in watch robberies.…

Kicking asphalt: The Coblor Nürburgring Asphalt 1 is a unique proposition for petrolheads

Watch Reviews

30.07.22

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Kicking asphalt: The Coblor Nürburgring Asphalt 1 is a unique proposition for petrolheads

The Nürburgring. The very name strikes fear into the hearts of race drivers worldwide. So dangerous were its twists and turns, the old course was…

Today is the 18th anniversary of Entourage. Do you remember this Ari Gold Rolex scene?

Pop Culture

19.07.22

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Today is the 18th anniversary of Entourage. Do you remember this Ari Gold Rolex scene?

Editor’s Note: Eighteen years ago today, Entourage premiered on HBO. Today, watching it feels a bit like flicking through a lad’s mag from a similar era,…

Liver King upgraded to a Royal Oak Offshore for his July 4th Las Vegas jaunt

Pop Culture

12.07.22

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Liver King upgraded to a Royal Oak Offshore for his July 4th Las Vegas jaunt

Last week we spotted the Liver King wearing an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore while celebrating Independence Day in Las Vegas. For those of you…

Is ‘no purchase history’ the biggest watch flex of 2022?

Opinion

09.07.22

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Is ‘no purchase history’ the biggest watch flex of 2022?

“Just stop your cryin’, it’s a sign of the times, we gotta get away from here” – Harry Styles, ‘Sign of the Times’ ‘ The…

The link between crypto and collectible watches is becoming clearer

For years, in the circles I’m a part of, watch collectors have been asking a simple question. As watch prices continue to skyrocket, who in…

What watches do The Avengers wear in real life?

Pop Culture

06.07.22

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What watches do The Avengers wear in real life?

Editor’s Note: In honour of Thor: Love and Thunder hitting theaters July 8th, we decided to revisit our favorite watches worn by The Avengers cast. Like…

Pharrell’s watch collection is as hot as a spacecraft upon re-entry

Pop Culture

26.06.22

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Pharrell’s watch collection is as hot as a spacecraft upon re-entry

Producer/musician/songwriter/fashion mogul-hyphenate Pharrell Williams has seemingly done it all. Since his early days producing and writing songs for the likes of Mystikal, Pusha T, and…

Friday Wind Down

24.06.22

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Cliff diving with Mido in Paris, AP artwork and Greubel gorgeousness

Luke here – just popping into Zach’s Wind Down to tell you about a gravity-defying weekend in Paris with Mido. Twenty-seven metres doesn’t sound that high.…

EDITOR’S PICK: Selling a watch online? Here’s how to know the price to ask for…

Loupe This

24.06.22

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EDITOR’S PICK: Selling a watch online? Here’s how to know the price to ask for…

EDITOR’S NOTE: Earlier this week, Zach reported on the sale of the Rolex GMT Master II 126720VNTR that reached a final auction price on Loupe This…

Beheadings, vice and a massive harem: The wild inspiration behind the Cartier Pasha

In-Depth

21.06.22

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Beheadings, vice and a massive harem: The wild inspiration behind the Cartier Pasha

The Pasha of Marrakesh enjoyed a life of barbaric splendour. During the first half of the 20th Century, Thami El Glaoui rose from a tribal…

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – London

Watch Education

11.06.22

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – London

If you’ve spent any amount of time and money shopping for watches online, you’re likely to know all of the associated negatives. Sure, you’ll probably…

Friday Wind Down

10.06.22

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Tasting the rainbow at AP House, Complecto and a mean Queen

Hey Everyone, It’s Ricardo and I’m jumping into the Friday Wind Down today. This week, things died down a bit after the all-out blitz of…

Does buying my first Jaeger-LeCoultre mean that I am finally growing up?

Watch Reviews

08.06.22

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Does buying my first Jaeger-LeCoultre mean that I am finally growing up?

I’ve just snapped up my very first Jaeger-LeCoultre, but it was not the JLC I expected to buy. When most people think of JLC it…

Hubi Hurkacz may have just lost at the French Open, but he won in wrist-wear…

Pop Culture

04.06.22

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Hubi Hurkacz may have just lost at the French Open, but he won in wrist-wear…

Tennis superstars are often watch ambassadors, as the purported class of the sport is considered a good fit for the luxury image of many brands.…

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

Introducing

04.06.22

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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…

Is the new AP Royal Oak Carolina Bucci Limited Edition the best rainbow watch design ever made?

Introducing

02.06.22

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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…

Five great integrated-bracelet watches for under $10,000

Lists

28.05.22

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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…

Friday Wind Down

27.05.22

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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…

Chris Hemsworth shows how to do the red carpet right with a Bulgari Octo Finissimo Skeleton

Pop Culture

26.05.22

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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”…

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How the Patek Philippe Nautilus became the ultimate flex watch

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Friday Wind Down

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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…

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Longines remind us why they boast one of the watch world’s most enviable histories

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: The Breguet x Frieze exhibition is back in NYC until May 21

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New releases show platinum is the heavy metal that it’s still OK to like

Understanding Grand Seiko design at a deeper level with GS designer Akira Yoshida

A touch of gold for the ceramic Chanel J12

Celebrating 50 years: Baume & Mercier Riviera 39mm and Riviera Azur 300M

Looking back at the watches of Carpool Karaoke – from Paul McCartney to Bruno Mars

Engineering a classic: The history of IWC’s Ingenieur

What’s happening to the value of your watch? New report delves into the secondary watch market

HANDS-ON: The new Girard-Perregaux Laureato Green Ceramic Aston Martin Edition has our hearts racing

Everything you need to know about watch finishing

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10 of the best Gérald Genta designs for other brands

THE IMMORTALS: The retro-futurism of the Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic

Zach’s A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Up/Down ref. 221.021 is the grail that keeps on giving

The history of Landeron, the legendary manufacturer that never gets the recognition it deserves

10 signs you’re becoming a watch snob

Sell Your Watch: Where and how you sell your watch can dictate the money you stand to make

Pharrell as Louis Vuitton creative director may bring horological influence

Game time: Fly your team’s colours with these Super Bowl MVPs

Bargain alert: How you could snag 4 vintage Seikos for $44

AP Social Club Day 2: 40 functions, 23 complications, ONE WATCH?!

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: First-ever steel Code 11.59s, new Hublot x Murakami, Dubai Watch Week 2023

AP Social Club Day 1: First-ever steel Code 11.59s, new grained dial Royal Oak Jumbo, and more…

HANDS-ON: The new Zenith Defy Revival A3691 & A3690 Boutique Edition

Three takeaways from the most expensive watches sold at auction in 2022

The Unusual Suspects – The Daniel Roth Masters Chronograph is a masterful piece by a legendary watchmaker for under $10,000

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THE IMMORTALS – The G-Shock “CasiOak” backed legendary toughness with a radical new design

THE IMMORTALS – The Bulgari Octo Finissimo is a slinky design classic dripping with innovation and panache

These watches couldn’t evoke the spirit of a ’70s bachelor pad any louder (unless their dials were made from shagpile carpet)

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The astounding history of Waldan Watches unfolds like a Hollywood movie

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Is the Vacheron Constantin 222 becoming the new celeb favourite?

Five of Zach’s favourites from WatchTime NY 2022

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The changing reality of wearing a watch in New York City

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VIDEO: Hands-on with the AP Royal Oak A2 and the black magic of Karl Lagerfeld’s customised watch

Country megastar Luke Bryan’s social media is a horological thirst trap

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: New Nautilus and more from Patek, plus taste the AP Royal Oak rainbow

INTRODUCING: The Franck Muller x Bamford Watch Department Popeye Vanguard

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: A Porsche parade in Paris with TAG Heuer

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Craig’s NTTD Sale, a unique Zenith, Showjumping with Longines, and DWW Horology Forum

Five reasons to buy the new issue of NOW, the Time+Tide watch buying guide

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Zenith goes pink for breast cancer, Westime thrills Richard Mille fans in the US

Royal standard: The Queen’s life in watches

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Norqain laces up for the New York marathon, AP releases new book, Hamilton event

MICRO MONDAYS: The Olto-8 Infinity II is a high-octane extravaganza of a watch

Preacher chastises congregation for not buying him a luxury watch

“They wanted $50K, I gave them $2M” – Jean-Claude Biver on how he got Bond for Omega

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: This is the worst thing in the watch world ever

Evolution of a collection: Nick Faldo’s watch box steers well clear of the rough

OPINION: Are publications hyping up “collapsing” watch prices?

We can’t believe that Andrew said this about watches in the New York Times

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Paris

Zenith Defy Skyline joins Chronomaster Sport as a “waiting list” model

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