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Loki masters time, but what watches do Tom Hiddleston and the Marvel Cinematic Universe cast actually wear?

12.11.23

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Loki masters time, but what watches do Tom Hiddleston and the Marvel Cinematic Universe cast actually wear?

In honour of Loki mastering time in the season two finale, and the release of The Marvels, we decided to revisit and update our favorite…

5 of the best panda dial chronographs of 2023

Buying Guides

27.06.23

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5 of the best panda dial chronographs of 2023

From iconic racing watches to auction darlings, panda dial chronographs hold a special place in the hearts of collectors all over the world. Little wonder…

New Rolex Daytona revealed for 24 Hours of Le Mans race centenary – what you need to know

Introducing

11.06.23

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New Rolex Daytona revealed for 24 Hours of Le Mans race centenary – what you need to know

New 18K white gold Rolex Daytona with special visual cues celebrates 100 years of 24 Hours of Le Mans race Uses a new 4132 calibre…

Friday Wind Down

09.06.23

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Rolex celebrates 100 years of Le Mans, while Philippe Dufour is a birthday boy

With our globetrotting editor out and about on a Paris adventure discovering the Type XX, I thought I’d jump in and cover some of this…

Two Rolex Daytonas owned by Paul Newman and a full-set Comex Sea-Dweller headline Sotheby’s Important Watches auction on June 9

Auctions

25.05.23

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Two Rolex Daytonas owned by Paul Newman and a full-set Comex Sea-Dweller headline Sotheby’s Important Watches auction on June 9

Some people think you need to wait for Watches & Wonders to see new watches, but this June in New York, there are dozens of…

Introducing

27.03.23

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Rolex treats us with FIVE new Daytonas

Rolex has finally revealed their new releases for Watches & Wonders 2023, and the Cosmograph Daytona is certainly among the most anticipated. Without further ado,…

Daytona drift: Where will the price slide end?

A few weeks back, Ricardo explored how the crash of crypto has derailed the upward trajectory of many “asset-class” references such as the Royal Oak…

WATCH CONFESSIONS: “I wear a fake Rolex and don’t give a damn”

Interview

13.04.22

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WATCH CONFESSIONS: “I wear a fake Rolex and don’t give a damn”

EDITOR’S NOTE: We recently ran the first and second parts of our Watch Confessions series in which Time+Tide interviewed members of the community to get them to…

A dealer is offering to trade a black dial ceramic Rolex Daytona for a “Tiffany blue” Rolex OP – what would you do?

Opinion

10.01.22

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A dealer is offering to trade a black dial ceramic Rolex Daytona for a “Tiffany blue” Rolex OP – what would you do?

During the holiday break, the Time+Tide team caught a very interesting post in the r/Rolex thread on Reddit, where a user claimed he was offered…

These colourful Rolex “Beach” Daytonas used to be “cheap fun”. You can now bid on a set of four on Loupe This and they may represent value

Auctions

18.12.21

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These colourful Rolex “Beach” Daytonas used to be “cheap fun”. You can now bid on a set of four on Loupe This and they may represent value

There’s a lot more to the Rolex Daytona than Paul Newman. While famed for its long history as one of motorsports’ most iconic timepieces, the Daytona…

EDITOR’S PICK: How I bonded with Paul Newman over a Timex Ironman

Pop Culture

18.09.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: How I bonded with Paul Newman over a Timex Ironman

EDITOR’S NOTE: Ever since his Rolex Daytona (reference 6239) sold for $17.8 million USD in 2017, Paul Newman’s name has been spoken of in hushed…

DON’T FEED THE HYPE: 3 alternatives to the Rolex Daytona

Lists

11.08.21

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DON’T FEED THE HYPE: 3 alternatives to the Rolex Daytona

Last week we began our “Don’t Feed the Hype” series and, based on your feedback, many of you are on board with this idea of…

EDITOR’S PICK: When John Mayer made this green and gold Daytona the next hype-piece

Watch Reviews

10.08.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: When John Mayer made this green and gold Daytona the next hype-piece

Editor’s note: There’s no doubt that celebrities and (to a lesser extent) the media do influence the secondary market. In fact, there are occasions when…

From Boyz II Men to Backstreet Boys – watch spotting in Netflix’s “This Is Pop”

Pop Culture

05.07.21

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From Boyz II Men to Backstreet Boys – watch spotting in Netflix’s “This Is Pop”

“Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one (wristwatches fellas)…” With its recognisable intro, Netflix’s original docuseries, This Is Pop, takes off and…

The Rolex Daytona gets a wild blue remix from Artisans de Genève

News

16.06.21

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The Rolex Daytona gets a wild blue remix from Artisans de Genève

After picking my jaw off the ground, I was surprised by my wide-eyed delight with Artisans de Genève’s irreverent take on the Rolex Daytona. I…

Art dealer loses 1976 Rolex Daytona worth $350k in skiing accident – insurer refuses to pay up

News

31.05.21

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Art dealer loses 1976 Rolex Daytona worth $350k in skiing accident – insurer refuses to pay up

In March 2019, Christopher Jones had a very bad day. The British art dealer was skiing in Aspen, Colorado when he crashed on the mountain.…

Meet the nicest UFC fighter ever, with a surprisingly fancy Rolex

Pop Culture

27.04.21

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Meet the nicest UFC fighter ever, with a surprisingly fancy Rolex

Anyone who follows the fight game knows that Georges St-Pierre is a legend. Not just for his remarkable UFC record of 26 wins against just…

5 watches spotted at our first Sydney Club Event in what felt like decades!

News

16.04.21

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5 watches spotted at our first Sydney Club Event in what felt like decades!

What before COVID was a regular, and totally normal, occurrence – meeting up at a bar with friends to drink gin and talk watches –…

UK rapper Dave adds a Patek Phillipe Aquanaut 5168G in “khaki green” to his stellar collection

Lists

05.03.21

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UK rapper Dave adds a Patek Phillipe Aquanaut 5168G in “khaki green” to his stellar collection

Almost a year to the day since Dave made headlines at the annual Brit Awards for his heartfelt performance of hit single Black, Britain’s hottest…

Watchspotting at the Australian Open watches including Bulgari, Audemars Piguet and, of course, a ton of Rolex

Lists

20.02.21

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Watchspotting at the Australian Open watches including Bulgari, Audemars Piguet and, of course, a ton of Rolex

Editor’s note: Yesterday we took at look at all of the Australian Open tennis players who actually wore their watches while competing. Today we’ll be…

Looking for the cheapest Patek Philippe Nautilus on the market? Head to the next auction of Phil Collins’ ex-wife

News

11.02.21

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Looking for the cheapest Patek Philippe Nautilus on the market? Head to the next auction of Phil Collins’ ex-wife

High-profile break-ups are generally only good news for the paparazzi and divorce lawyers. But auction houses can sometimes become the beneficiary of a celebrity split,…

News

28.01.21

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AUCTION NEWS: This Vacheron Constantin sold for just 40 per cent of its $3 million prediction. Is 2021 off to a catastrophically slow start?

I did choose to be very optimistic in my story last week about the astounding Vacheron Constantin Tour de L’Ile reaching a cool record $3…

Steve McQueen’s Monaco, Paul Newman’s (other) Daytona – will this auction deliver the next record watch sale?

Pop Culture

09.12.20

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Steve McQueen’s Monaco, Paul Newman’s (other) Daytona – will this auction deliver the next record watch sale?

Have you ever wondered what racing cars and auction rooms have in common? In a 2006 publication, neurosurgeon Dr Eric Watkins published evidence that a…

11 DAYS OF LONDONERS: Day 4 – David Silver, Director of the Vintage Watch Company

Interview

04.12.20

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11 DAYS OF LONDONERS: Day 4 – David Silver, Director of the Vintage Watch Company

Editor’s note: A few months back, we announced that former Editor of GQ Australia, Mike Christensen, was to be our first European Editor. In this series…

The most expensive watches sold on eBay in 2020

Lists

25.11.20

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The most expensive watches sold on eBay in 2020

With eBay being one of the largest marketplaces in the world, the go-to platform for sellers looking to find buyers for their goods, it can…

Retail versus secondhand: which 5 Rolex models have the most inflated prices on the seconds market?

Lists

03.11.20

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Retail versus secondhand: which 5 Rolex models have the most inflated prices on the seconds market?

Rolex watches are a universal status symbol, and among the most recognisable luxury items on the planet. The craze over their timepieces has never been…

Rockstars rocking vintage watches, Part 2 – Paul Newman Daytonas only

Pop Culture

29.10.20

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Rockstars rocking vintage watches, Part 2 – Paul Newman Daytonas only

Ever since the “panda” dial Paul Newman Rolex Daytona sold for the GDP of a small African nation, it’s become the preserve of mega-rich rockstars…

Biver looks to 2021 and says that “most brands will have a V-shaped recovery” to the pandemic

Pop Culture

23.10.20

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Biver looks to 2021 and says that “most brands will have a V-shaped recovery” to the pandemic

We recently reported on Jean-Claude Biver’s view of the pandemic, after he sat down on a Zoom call with our European Editor Mike. The larger…

3 reasons why Rolex fakes are getting so good, and some tips to avoid them from Watchfinder

Lists

09.10.20

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3 reasons why Rolex fakes are getting so good, and some tips to avoid them from Watchfinder

Rolex fakes have existed for a very long time. But where it used to be pretty easy to spot an impostor – from the dull…

The Oysterflex Bible – every Rolex Oysterflex reference, named and rated

Watch Reviews

04.10.20

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The Oysterflex Bible – every Rolex Oysterflex reference, named and rated

We all know only too well how a Rolex Oyster or Jubilee bracelet embraces the wrist unlike any other assembly of steel parts available. It’s…

Money to burn: 4 crazy watch accessories for jaded billionaires (don’t even bother looking)

Lists

19.09.20

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Money to burn: 4 crazy watch accessories for jaded billionaires (don’t even bother looking)

As Woody Allen famously said, “Money is better than poverty, if only for financial reasons.” More specifically, it can help you cultivate a magnificent watch…

From Bruno Mars to Jay-Z: celebrities’ most staggering acts of watch-giving generosity

News

18.09.20

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From Bruno Mars to Jay-Z: celebrities’ most staggering acts of watch-giving generosity

Random acts of kindness are all very well. But at Time+Tide, we prefer our gestures of mind-blowing generosity to come in a horological format. From…

Hollywood’s fake watches: from Kill Bill’s dodgy Rolex Daytona to Drive’s phoney Patek

Opinion

28.08.20

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Hollywood’s fake watches: from Kill Bill’s dodgy Rolex Daytona to Drive’s phoney Patek

Willing suspension of disbelief is part of the viewer’s contract with any film. But if you like watches, you still crave authenticity when it comes…

Remembering Russell Crowe’s watch collection, and why it’s still our greatest video to this day

Pop Culture

07.08.20

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Remembering Russell Crowe’s watch collection, and why it’s still our greatest video to this day

Editor’s note: To stay at the top of your game for decades takes more than luck. More than skill. More than talent. It takes perseverance, and…

The watches, and wild watch stories, of Mike Tyson

Pop Culture

06.08.20

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The watches, and wild watch stories, of Mike Tyson

Mike Tyson has led a truly crazy life. We don’t have time to go into it all here: the horrific childhood, the dizzying ascent, the…

The Modifier’s Series – Bamford Watch Department, the big dog in the modding space

Pop Culture

29.07.20

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The Modifier’s Series – Bamford Watch Department, the big dog in the modding space

When browsing through high-contrast, black-coated, neon-highlighted luxury watches, it shouldn’t be too long before the name Bamford crosses your path. The origin story of the…

Play it cool: the rules of “stealth bling” and what they mean for your watch

Opinion

17.07.20

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Play it cool: the rules of “stealth bling” and what they mean for your watch

“To be truly elegant one should not be noticed.” So said Beau Brummell, who despite ultimately dying as a syphilitic loon, is still regarded as…

Rolex, Patek Philippe and Richard Mille – the Liverpool players’ watches are as spectacular as their football

Lists

29.06.20

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Rolex, Patek Philippe and Richard Mille – the Liverpool players’ watches are as spectacular as their football

The 30-year wait is over. Liverpool are Premier League champions, having clinched the title with a record seven games of the season to spare. Frankly,…

News

16.06.20

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NEWS: Study shows that a love of luxury watches is proof of superior virility

Consider the magnificent tail of the male peacock. The flamboyance of the plumage fanning out to display multiple colours makes it an arresting sight to…

5 ways to impress a woman with your watch

Opinion

08.06.20

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5 ways to impress a woman with your watch

Editor’s note: Few stories in the Time+Tide back catalogue get the comments section humming quite like Ceri David’s piece on how to impress her with your…

VIDEO: Virtual Baselworld 2020 Part 2 is live, and we have Rolex predictions, a live schnitzel and lots and lots of watches!

News

06.06.20

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VIDEO: Virtual Baselworld 2020 Part 2 is live, and we have Rolex predictions, a live schnitzel and lots and lots of watches!

The Home Delivery Watch Fair is back, with Part 2 of (pretend) Baselworld! In this episode we have Rolex predictions with Frank from Monochrome, a…

Will Coronavirus, and a recession, shorten that waiting list you’re still on? An economics professor and a former Swatch Group MD weigh in…

News

04.06.20

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Will Coronavirus, and a recession, shorten that waiting list you’re still on? An economics professor and a former Swatch Group MD weigh in…

Entire nations forced under lockdown, airlines teetering on the brink of collapse, fistfights erupting over rolls of toilet paper … Coronavirus has rocked the planet…

The savage watch flex in The Last Dance that saw Pip one-up the GOAT…

Pop Culture

24.05.20

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The savage watch flex in The Last Dance that saw Pip one-up the GOAT…

It’s MJ Monday! Which means there’s a creeping sense of loss all over the world. Because The Last Dance is done. It’s over. Michael Jordan…

Proof American director Spike Lee is way ahead of the collecting curve, from a PN Rolex Daytona in ’92 to Casio

Pop Culture

22.05.20

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Proof American director Spike Lee is way ahead of the collecting curve, from a PN Rolex Daytona in ’92 to Casio

The last episodes of The Last Dance, the epic documentary series on Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls, have just aired. While watching, our Deputy…

NOT ON MY WATCH: Sorry, but date windows on dress watches are ugly and pointless (and Nietzsche agrees)

Opinion

13.05.20

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NOT ON MY WATCH: Sorry, but date windows on dress watches are ugly and pointless (and Nietzsche agrees)

Editor’s note: For a tiny bit of context … NOT ON MY WATCH is about the things we don’t like on a watch. It’s pretty…

RECOMMENDED READING: If you own a high-value vintage watch, this story could make your day

News

28.04.20

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CELEBRITY WATCH DEATH MATCH: Kevin Hart Vs. Mark Wahlberg, a Patek and Rolex-only battle for the ages

This week’s CWDM is going to be controversial and it’s going to be subjective. There’s no way around it. These guys are Hollywood’s high-end horologists.…

The watches of Michael Jordan, part 2, including IWC, Richard Mille, Urwerk and more

Lists

20.04.20

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The watches of Michael Jordan, part 2, including IWC, Richard Mille, Urwerk and more

The world’s gone MJ all over again with the first two episodes of the documentary celebrating his life, The Last Dance, dropping yesterday. We’re in…

Celebrity Watch Death Match – John Mayer Vs. Ed Sheeran … the rematch!

Pop Culture

08.04.20

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Celebrity Watch Death Match – John Mayer Vs. Ed Sheeran … the rematch!

Last week’s Celebrity Watch Death Match pushed it to the limit, as John Mayer and Ed Sheeran, according to you guys, ended in a white-knuckle draw.…

The Modifier’s Series – Artisans De Genève and their 5 best models so far

Opinion

02.04.20

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The Modifier’s Series – Artisans De Genève and their 5 best models so far

Editor’s note: ‘Modding’ a watch is not a trend in watchmaking, it is a trope. It has, and always will be, a part of the…

NOT ON MY WATCH: Please stop with the Bund strap, it is just terrible

Opinion

01.04.20

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NOT ON MY WATCH: Please stop with the Bund strap, it is just terrible

The truth is, I’m pretty easygoing. I can get along. Very few things get anywhere near grinding my gears in the watch world – I’m…

RECOMMENDED READING: Platinum is back, baby

Opinion

22.03.20

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Is Jonah Hill low-key one of Hollywood’s biggest watch collectors?

When you think celebrities and timepieces, most people with an inkling about watch collecting would throw up the same names – Mark Wahlberg, Ellen DeGeneres,…

The watches of Drive To Survive Season 1: What you could’ve seen if the 2020 Rolex Australian Grand Prix hadn’t just been cancelled

Pop Culture

13.03.20

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The watches of Drive To Survive Season 1: What you could’ve seen if the 2020 Rolex Australian Grand Prix hadn’t just been cancelled

Another day, another sporting event falls victim to the rampant spread of COVID-19, aka Coronavirus. This time it’s one of Australia’s premier sporting events –…

Post Malone’s insane watch collection Part 1: With Rockstar Ratings

Lists

06.03.20

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Post Malone’s insane watch collection Part 1: With Rockstar Ratings

GQ just dropped the latest video from their On The Rocks series, with the face-tatted hip-hop heavyweight that is Post Malone. His watch collection is…

Battle Royale: The T+T Team debate which is the best modern-day Rolex Daytona

Opinion

26.02.20

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Battle Royale: The T+T Team debate which is the best modern-day Rolex Daytona

It’s a new segment. It’s called Battle Royale. Someone nominates a collection, and we fight to the death for our favourite from said collection until…

Jean-Claude Biver reveals “the most beautiful watch I have ever seen”

News

25.02.20

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Jean-Claude Biver reveals “the most beautiful watch I have ever seen”

Jean-Claude Biver is a horological superhero. The legendary watch entrepreneur brought Blancpain back to life, resuscitated Omega and turned Hublot into a super-brand for which…

What is it with Perth and Daytonas? Glenn explains his ‘unusual’ 116500LN in the days after Horology House scandal

News

24.02.20

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What is it with Perth and Daytonas? Glenn explains his ‘unusual’ 116500LN in the days after Horology House scandal

The week before last, three members of the T+T team went on a national roadshow. Though, in reality, it was more of an airshow, considering…

3 badass watches from Netflix’s Uncut Gems

Lists

18.02.20

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3 badass watches from Netflix’s Uncut Gems

Netflix’s latest blockbuster, Uncut Gems, follows the story of a deeply flawed and shady jewellery dealer, Howard Ratner, played by Hollywood funnyman Adam Sandler. It’s an…

The best watches at the 2020 Oscars red carpet

Pop Culture

10.02.20

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The best watches at the 2020 Oscars red carpet

The 92nd Academy Awards were held in Los Angeles, California and have just concluded. The big winners were Joaquin Phoenix, who won Best Actor for his…

RECOMMENDED READING: Why double-signed Rolex and Patek Philippe dials are so interesting

Pop Culture

26.01.20

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Fight Club: We pit Conor McGregor’s watch collection against one another

As I’m sure most of you are aware, “The Notorious” Conor McGregor made a triumphant return to the UFC octagon last weekend, knocking out his…

The Enabler: How to justify buying another watch (#9. “But it’s an investment…”)

Opinion

18.01.20

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The Enabler: How to justify buying another watch (#9. “But it’s an investment…”)

NOTE: We understand that you’ve found a new watch to add to your collection (congratulations!). But rationalising this fact – coupled with the fact that it’ll…

5 things you never knew about the Rolex Daytona

Lists

28.12.19

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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…

RECOMMENDED READING: How watches became financial assets

Opinion

15.12.19

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#JayDay: Jay-Z just used a bunch of solid gold Rolex Daytonas as VIP invitations

We’ve all heard of a wrist flex, but what about an invitation flex … is that a thing? Well, if it wasn’t before, it is…

Steeling the show … Jason Statham’s love affair with Rolex

Pop Culture

11.11.19

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Steeling the show … Jason Statham’s love affair with Rolex

What is it about leading actors and their affinity for Rolex’s range of stainless steel sports watches? It almost seems like it’s a rite of…

Is this Ellen’s best watch purchase yet?

News

22.10.19

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Is this Ellen’s best watch purchase yet?

To say Ellen DeGeneres likes a timepiece or two is probably one of the larger understatements of the year. In fact, you’d have to be…

Best 5 watches for under $5K at the Sotheby’s Important Watches auction

Pop Culture

27.09.19

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Best 5 watches for under $5K at the Sotheby’s Important Watches auction

At the upcoming Sotheby’s Important Watches auction, you can browse the catalogue and find all manner of incredibly rare and important watches and clocks from…

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…

The heavy-hitting Rolex Daytona in white gold with blue dial (ref. 116509)

Watch Reviews

12.07.19

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The heavy-hitting Rolex Daytona in white gold with blue dial (ref. 116509)

Editor’s note: For Daytona fans, everyone’s all about the Cerachrom bezels these days. And while it’s hard to deny the allure of that super-hard, slick…

8 stupidly high prices people paid for watches worn by celebs, with Trump’s watch the big exception

Lists

09.06.19

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8 stupidly high prices people paid for watches worn by celebs, with Trump’s watch the big exception

Editor’s note: Daniel, who originally wrote this thorough analysis of the inflated prices people will pay for watches connected to famous people, is a numbers…

4 Australian businessmen proving their watches are all business

Pop Culture

24.05.19

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4 Australian businessmen proving their watches are all business

Today we are focusing on the watches owned and worn by prominent Aussie businessmen, from mining magnates to property moguls and shopping centre kings. Sir…

The best watches to wear with black – Part 1, featuring Rolex, Omega, Hublot and Panerai

Pop Culture

13.05.19

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The best watches to wear with black – Part 1, featuring Rolex, Omega, Hublot and Panerai

It may come as news to you (but not to our second biggest audience group by city, after Sydney) that people from Melbourne have a…

5 things you need to know before you buy Rolex for the first time

Lists

03.05.19

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5 things you need to know before you buy Rolex for the first time 

Congratulations. You’ve decided to join one of the premier families in the watchmaking universe. That first decision to buy Rolex is seen by many as a…

Is it the GOAT steel sports model? Another look at the Rolex Daytona ref. 116500LN

Watch Reviews

30.04.19

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Is it the GOAT steel sports model? Another look at the Rolex Daytona ref. 116500LN

Editor’s note: Steel Daytonas have always been hard watches to get your hands on, and the latest Rolex Daytona ref. 116500LN is no exception. And aside…

What is the Rolex Superlative Chronometer Standard and why does it matter?

Opinion

22.04.19

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What is the Rolex Superlative Chronometer Standard and why does it matter?

Editor’s note: Timekeeping standards are suddenly cool again. Omega has been steadily touting the benefits of their Master Chronometer certification, Patek has their own standards,…

John Mayer just made this green and gold Daytona the next hype-piece

News

04.04.19

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John Mayer just made this green and gold Daytona the next hype-piece

Editor’s note: One of the biggest takeaways from John Mayer’s Daytona-fest that was his Talking Watches Part 2 was the fact that the dude managed…

EDITOR’S PICK: Sick of waiting for that Patek? Here are 5 watches you could get instead

Opinion

03.11.18

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EDITOR’S PICK: Sick of waiting for that Patek? Here are 5 watches you could get instead

Editor’s note: ‘Wait list’ might well be the phrase of the year for watch fans. Demand, especially on steel sports watches, has seemingly never been…

EDITOR’S PICK: 8 watches that show just how much the celebrity factor is worth

Pop Culture

14.09.18

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EDITOR’S PICK: 8 watches that show just how much the celebrity factor is worth

Editor’s note: A couple of days ago I announced that Sotheby’s would be auctioning 44 watches from the collection of the late great Robin Williams.…

WATCHSPOTTING: Ozark’s Jason Bateman continues to live his best vintage Rolex Daytona life

Pop Culture

09.09.18

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WATCHSPOTTING: Ozark’s Jason Bateman continues to live his best vintage Rolex Daytona life

In a clip produced by Vanity Fair to coincide with the release of Ozark Season 2 on Netflix, Jason Bateman, Laura Linney and Julia Garner explain…

News

27.08.18

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NEWS: A Paul Newman Rolex onscreen in Crazy Rich Asians — and why props matter

In case you’ve missed the news, a new rom-com, Crazy Rich Asians, is coming to a screen near you. The film adaptation of Kevin Kwan’s bestselling…

WHO TO FOLLOW: Expert watch polisher @BobKolican

Pop Culture

30.06.18

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WHO TO FOLLOW: Expert watch polisher @BobKolican

Expert (self-taught) watch polisher Bob Kolican is definitely an account worth following. If not for his vintage knowledge, then to witness his refinishing skills. Also…

LIST: 4 watches Mark Wahlberg wears on a daily basis that you’ll never, ever have the stones to

Lists

15.06.18

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LIST: 4 watches Mark Wahlberg wears on a daily basis that you’ll never, ever have the stones to

Mark Wahlberg, eh. This guy! Actor, entrepreneur and unfettered watch lover who doesn’t care — not even a tiny bit — about what you think of his…

Lists

25.05.18

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LIST: Somewhere over the rainbow – 8 of the year’s best gem-set watches

There’s no point sugar-coating it. Gem-set watches aren’t for everyone. For one, all that ice racks up the price tag (so much so that all…

SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 10, May 2018 – the London Edition

Opinion

19.05.18

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SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 10, May 2018 – the London Edition

I backed up Baselworld, with a solid stint in London, where — let me tell you — I did some serious watch spotting. So much spotting in…

Interview

12.05.18

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WHO TO FOLLOW: @VintageRolexMania

Lex Kittichoke is a Thai businessman with a love for family, travel, and a huge passion for vintage timepieces. You might know him on Instagram…

LIST: 6 of the best vintage watch advertisements, according to @adpatina

Lists

13.04.18

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LIST: 6 of the best vintage watch advertisements, according to @adpatina

Editors Note: One of the more interesting Instagram accounts I’ve followed in recent times is @adpatina, dedicated to sourcing (and selling) vintage watch ads. Clearly,…

VIDEO: The 5 big Rolex releases of Basel 2018, including a cool Pepsi and warm root beer, and a gem of a Daytona

News

22.03.18

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VIDEO: The 5 big Rolex releases of Basel 2018, including a cool Pepsi and warm root beer, and a gem of a Daytona

Cola was the hot topic leading up to Baselworld 2018 when it came to speculation about new Rolex releases. Would the Big Crown twist the…

LIST: 8 fast, fantastic watches of Formula One

Lists

16.03.18

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LIST: 8 fast, fantastic watches of Formula One

In the world of F1, where everything is measured in tenths, watches have long played an integral part. In fact, it may come as no…

WATCHSPOTTING: Forget Roger’s Sky-Dweller – Mirka Federer’s Rolex Yacht-Master is next level

Pop Culture

29.01.18

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LIST: Sick of waiting for that Patek? Here are 5 watches you could get instead

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Loki masters time, but what watches do Tom Hiddleston and the Marvel Cinematic Universe cast actually wear?

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New Rolex Daytona revealed for 24 Hours of Le Mans race centenary – what you need to know

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Rolex celebrates 100 years of Le Mans, while Philippe Dufour is a birthday boy

Two Rolex Daytonas owned by Paul Newman and a full-set Comex Sea-Dweller headline Sotheby’s Important Watches auction on June 9

Rolex treats us with FIVE new Daytonas

Daytona drift: Where will the price slide end?

WATCH CONFESSIONS: “I wear a fake Rolex and don’t give a damn”

A dealer is offering to trade a black dial ceramic Rolex Daytona for a “Tiffany blue” Rolex OP – what would you do?

These colourful Rolex “Beach” Daytonas used to be “cheap fun”. You can now bid on a set of four on Loupe This and they may represent value

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From Boyz II Men to Backstreet Boys – watch spotting in Netflix’s “This Is Pop”

The Rolex Daytona gets a wild blue remix from Artisans de Genève

Art dealer loses 1976 Rolex Daytona worth $350k in skiing accident – insurer refuses to pay up

Meet the nicest UFC fighter ever, with a surprisingly fancy Rolex

5 watches spotted at our first Sydney Club Event in what felt like decades!

UK rapper Dave adds a Patek Phillipe Aquanaut 5168G in “khaki green” to his stellar collection

Watchspotting at the Australian Open watches including Bulgari, Audemars Piguet and, of course, a ton of Rolex

Looking for the cheapest Patek Philippe Nautilus on the market? Head to the next auction of Phil Collins’ ex-wife

AUCTION NEWS: This Vacheron Constantin sold for just 40 per cent of its $3 million prediction. Is 2021 off to a catastrophically slow start?

Steve McQueen’s Monaco, Paul Newman’s (other) Daytona – will this auction deliver the next record watch sale?

11 DAYS OF LONDONERS: Day 4 – David Silver, Director of the Vintage Watch Company

The most expensive watches sold on eBay in 2020

Retail versus secondhand: which 5 Rolex models have the most inflated prices on the seconds market?

Rockstars rocking vintage watches, Part 2 – Paul Newman Daytonas only

Biver looks to 2021 and says that “most brands will have a V-shaped recovery” to the pandemic

3 reasons why Rolex fakes are getting so good, and some tips to avoid them from Watchfinder

The Oysterflex Bible – every Rolex Oysterflex reference, named and rated

Money to burn: 4 crazy watch accessories for jaded billionaires (don’t even bother looking)

From Bruno Mars to Jay-Z: celebrities’ most staggering acts of watch-giving generosity

Hollywood’s fake watches: from Kill Bill’s dodgy Rolex Daytona to Drive’s phoney Patek

Remembering Russell Crowe’s watch collection, and why it’s still our greatest video to this day

The watches, and wild watch stories, of Mike Tyson

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Play it cool: the rules of “stealth bling” and what they mean for your watch

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NOT ON MY WATCH: Sorry, but date windows on dress watches are ugly and pointless (and Nietzsche agrees)

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CELEBRITY WATCH DEATH MATCH: Kevin Hart Vs. Mark Wahlberg, a Patek and Rolex-only battle for the ages

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Celebrity Watch Death Match – John Mayer Vs. Ed Sheeran … the rematch!

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NOT ON MY WATCH: Please stop with the Bund strap, it is just terrible

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Is Jonah Hill low-key one of Hollywood’s biggest watch collectors?

The watches of Drive To Survive Season 1: What you could’ve seen if the 2020 Rolex Australian Grand Prix hadn’t just been cancelled

Post Malone’s insane watch collection Part 1: With Rockstar Ratings

Battle Royale: The T+T Team debate which is the best modern-day Rolex Daytona

Jean-Claude Biver reveals “the most beautiful watch I have ever seen”

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3 badass watches from Netflix’s Uncut Gems

The best watches at the 2020 Oscars red carpet

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The Enabler: How to justify buying another watch (#9. “But it’s an investment…”)

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#JayDay: Jay-Z just used a bunch of solid gold Rolex Daytonas as VIP invitations

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

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8 stupidly high prices people paid for watches worn by celebs, with Trump’s watch the big exception

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Is it the GOAT steel sports model? Another look at the Rolex Daytona ref. 116500LN

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John Mayer just made this green and gold Daytona the next hype-piece

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