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RECOMMENDED VIEWING: NBC reports on the threat of a watchmaker shortage
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RECOMMENDED VIEWING: NBC reports on the threat of a watchmaker shortage

If you are reading this, then in all likelihood you are passionate about watchmaking – or, at the very least, on the path to being…
Audemars Piguet raise $1.1m for charity with the Royal Oak “One Drop”
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Audemars Piguet raise $1.1m for charity with the Royal Oak “One Drop”

Charity auctions can often be some of the watch world’s most exciting events, as brands stretch their creativity for one-off watches that are instantly collectible.…
This is the identity of the average Rolex owner (they’re not who you might expect)ww
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This is the identity of the average Rolex owner (they’re not who you might expect)ww

Off the top of your head, what’s your mental picture of a Rolex owner? Some cigar-chomping big-shot in an oak-panelled office? A thrusting young professional…
EDITOR’S PICK: Study shows that a love of luxury watches is proof of superior virility
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EDITOR’S PICK: Study shows that a love of luxury watches is proof of superior virility

EDITOR’S PICK: A recent story in the Calgary Herald suggests that men’s testosterone levels can predict certain forms of business success. Researchers from the University…
Could your smartwatch make you mentally tougher? The military is hopeful that it can
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Could your smartwatch make you mentally tougher? The military is hopeful that it can

In the line of duty, soldiers are routinely subjected to wildly stressful situations. How they handle that mental strain can make a vital difference to…
Once you notice how celebrities wear their watches you can’t unsee it….
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Once you notice how celebrities wear their watches you can’t unsee it….

During the week an interesting article popped up from the Independent UK in my Apple News feed. It revolved around a press conference at Euro…
Boston goes 50% bigger than Vegas with largest Rolex showroom in America to open next month
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Boston goes 50% bigger than Vegas with largest Rolex showroom in America to open next month

WatchPro published an article today announcing the largest Rolex showroom in America is set to open in Boston in December. Originally meant to open earlier…
Watch, out! The Cartiers that might cost a career
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Watch, out! The Cartiers that might cost a career

What would you think if the boss handed out a stack of Cartier watches to reward you for your efforts this year? We’d say that…
Attention all! You can preorder TAG Heuer’s 3 recent limited editions online right now, including Fragment Design and Montreal 160th
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Attention all! You can preorder TAG Heuer’s 3 recent limited editions online right now, including Fragment Design and Montreal 160th

So, remember how TAG Heuer pretty much stopped the show at LVMH’s Dubai Watch Week at the start of this year with their stunning Carrera…
Baselworld officially cancelled for 2021, though MCH Group considering comeback via “follow-up formats”; journalists just pleased press releases will stop now
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Baselworld officially cancelled for 2021, though MCH Group considering comeback via “follow-up formats”; journalists just pleased press releases will stop now

In what is surely, surely the last press release relating to the collapse of Baselworld, the MCH Group has announced that it has “taken the…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: An open letter describing how you schooled us on the place of watches in a pandemic. How can they still matter?
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: An open letter describing how you schooled us on the place of watches in a pandemic. How can they still matter?

This time a couple of weeks ago, the challenge was set, and it was formidable. A fast approaching watch fair – Watches & Wonders –…
3 reasons why the Coronavirus is really bad news for the luxury watch industry
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3 reasons why the Coronavirus is really bad news for the luxury watch industry

At the time of writing, the Coronavirus outbreak has already infected more than 70,500 people in China and resulted in 1770 deaths. It’s forced the…
‘Watch & Act!’ World Watch Auction results: Over $200K raised!
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‘Watch & Act!’ World Watch Auction results: Over $200K raised!

We’re very proud to announce that the ‘Watch & Act!’ World Watch Auction in aid of the Australian bushfire crisis has raised more than $200,000…
The first ever Australian Hublot boutique in Sydney offers an exciting future
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The first ever Australian Hublot boutique in Sydney offers an exciting future

It’s been a very busy month in Sydney’s watch retail space with a number of brands opening their doors, and an exciting Swiss brand has…
NEWS: Will the world go Gaga for Tudor’s new global ambassador?
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NEWS: Will the world go Gaga for Tudor’s new global ambassador?

Tudor has just announced Lady Gaga as a brand ambassador and global face of the #Borntodare campaign. This announcement comes just months after the brand…
BREAKING NEWS: Richemont announces resignation of Georges Kern, Head of Watchmaking, Marketing and Digital
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BREAKING NEWS: Richemont announces resignation of Georges Kern, Head of Watchmaking, Marketing and Digital

In a short statement published on their website, Richemont has announced that Georges Kern has resigned, effective immediately. Kern, long time CEO of IWC was promoted…
ANNOUNCING: Ceri David to join Time+Tide as Content Director and Sydney-based lead
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ANNOUNCING: Ceri David to join Time+Tide as Content Director and Sydney-based lead

When Time+Tide started, back in 2014, we all loved watches but we all had other jobs. Our cunning and devious plan? Well, if you could…
IN THE MEDIA: Andrew’s story on Australian watches in The Weekly Review today
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IN THE MEDIA: Andrew’s story on Australian watches in The Weekly Review today

Australian-based watch brands? Yes, there is such a thing. I recently did a column for The Weekly Review – where I am ‘MAN OF STEEL’, insert…
NEWS: Ulysse Nardin Acquired by Kering.
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NEWS: Ulysse Nardin Acquired by Kering.

The world of luxury watch parent companies can, we admit, be a bit of a snoozefest – we all care more about balance wheels than…