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WATCHSPOTTING: The story behind the Omega watch that plays a pivotal role in Dunkirk on the wrist of Tom Hardy
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WATCHSPOTTING: The story behind the Omega watch that plays a pivotal role in Dunkirk on the wrist of Tom Hardy

*Minor spoiler alert* It’s not unusual for a watch to play a starring role in a movie. Often it’s the prop that shows a countdown in…
HOW TO: Build a potentially profitable vintage watch collection with a budget of $3000-$12000 per piece
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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…
SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 10, July 2017 – the Watchfam Edition
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SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 10, July 2017 – the Watchfam Edition

This month really flew by, which, going by the past six months, is the new standard. It started with a quick visit from @Nikokav who…
LIST: 6 classic chronographs from $6k to $60k
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LIST: 6 classic chronographs from $6k to $60k

Chronographs are amongst the most popular complications with collectors. Perhaps because people use them for important timing events in their daily lives or – more…
EDITOR’S PICK: How to impress a woman with your watch in 5 easy steps
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EDITOR’S PICK: How to impress a woman with your watch in 5 easy steps

Editor’s Note: Sure, your watch fam are super impressed with that sweet 5513 with all the trimmings you picked up for a song. Well done…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 7th July, 2017 
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 7th July, 2017 

It’s a Wind Down for one this week, as I’m currently alone in the office engaging in some fairly serious desk dancing to this sprawlingly…
LIST: 11 vintage watches for under $2000 that look superb on women
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LIST: 11 vintage watches for under $2000 that look superb on women

There’s no better way for nascent female watch enthusiasts to dip their toes into luxe waters than scaling the vintage market for a play with…
EDITOR’S PICK: Revisiting the Omega Seamaster 300
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EDITOR’S PICK: Revisiting the Omega Seamaster 300

Editor’s Note: Initially released in 2014, the Seamaster 300 was a near perfect combination of heritage and technique. Four years on and still going strong…
EDITOR’S PICK: Why I’ll always be a ‘vintage watch guy’
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EDITOR’S PICK: Why I’ll always be a ‘vintage watch guy’

Editor’s Note: Last week I shared an opinion piece on why I’m not so into vintage watches these days, so today we’re seeing what the other…
WHO TO FOLLOW: @bzabodyn214
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WHO TO FOLLOW: @bzabodyn214

Brandon’s one of the big personalities of the Instagram watch fam, with a revolving collection and crisp photography. He’s one of the guys behind Head2HeadCopycat and calls…
HANDS-ON: The Omega Speedmaster Apollo XVII – a tribute to the last man on the moon
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HANDS-ON: The Omega Speedmaster Apollo XVII – a tribute to the last man on the moon

The relationship between Omega and space is special. Central to this relationship, of course, is the Speedmaster Professional, a phenomenally popular watch thanks in no small…
VIDEO: Omega’s Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m gets a meaningful makeover
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VIDEO: Omega’s Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m gets a meaningful makeover

It’s easy to get distracted by the brightest, shiniest watches of Baselworld; the watches that live up to the marketing parlance of ‘novelties’. But sometimes…
EDITOR’S PICK: Not your average Speedy – the Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Chronograph
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EDITOR’S PICK: Not your average Speedy – the Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Chronograph

Editor’s Note: Green, gold, silver, and grey. What a colour combo! And who said that Speedies always had to be black? I spent some quality…
WHO TO FOLLOW: @AlfredoParamico
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WHO TO FOLLOW: @AlfredoParamico

If you spend any time looking at vintage watches, especially insanely high-end vintage watches, there’s a good chance you already know who Alfredo Paramico is.…
VIDEO: The most important Omega releases from Baselworld 2017
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VIDEO: The most important Omega releases from Baselworld 2017

Most of the Basel buzz around Omega has focused on the very excellent (and likely very hard to get) Trilogy limited editions – and rightly so.…
HANDS-ON: The Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean “Big Blue” lives up to its name
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HANDS-ON: The Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean “Big Blue” lives up to its name

While one of the key trends of Basel 2017 is a move towards more wrist-friendly dive watches (see exhibits A and B), there’s no doubt…
LIST: The 5 watches we’re arguing most about at Baselworld 2017
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LIST: The 5 watches we’re arguing most about at Baselworld 2017

Baselworld is a pressure cooker. It’s an intense week full of back-to-back appointments, cramped accommodation and more watches than – if we’re being really honest…
VIDEO: The Planet Ocean ‘Big Blue’ is “one of the most interesting” in Omega’s new collection, says CEO
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VIDEO: The Planet Ocean ‘Big Blue’ is “one of the most interesting” in Omega’s new collection, says CEO

According to the CEO of Omega, Raynald Aeschlimann, the Planet Ocean ‘Big Blue’ Co-Axial Master Chronometer is “one of the most interesting” watches to be…
VIDEO: Unboxing the Omega box set most watch lovers would die for
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VIDEO: Unboxing the Omega box set most watch lovers would die for

The Omega box set celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Railmaster, Seamaster and Speedmaster has been one of the talking points of Baselworld 2017, and…
VIDEO: Omega 1957 Trilogy box set, containing new Speedmaster, Railmaster and Seamaster models
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VIDEO: Omega 1957 Trilogy box set, containing new Speedmaster, Railmaster and Seamaster models

This year marks the 60th anniversary of three of Omega’s most important models: the Speedmaster, Seamaster and Railmaster. The brand is celebrating by releasing a…
BREAKING: Video of Omega’s key releases, including an incredible Speedmaster, Railmaster, Seamaster box set
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BREAKING: Video of Omega’s key releases, including an incredible Speedmaster, Railmaster, Seamaster box set

When Omega CEO Raynald Aeschlimann recently visited Australia he brought more than just one of the world’s most glamorous women with him. He also gave…
BASEL BUILDUP: 4 days to go. The best watches of Baselworld 2016 paired with perfect outfits
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BASEL BUILDUP: 4 days to go. The best watches of Baselworld 2016 paired with perfect outfits

BASEL BUILDUP: To celebrate the sartorial whirlwind who sadly departs Time+Tide today on maternity leave, we couldn’t resist revisiting our Content Director Ceri David’s genius idea…
BASEL BUILDUP: 9 days to go. Enjoy what may be the last filmed interview with then-Omega president Stephen Urquhart
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BASEL BUILDUP: 9 days to go. Enjoy what may be the last filmed interview with then-Omega president Stephen Urquhart

BASEL BUILDUP: One of the great things about Basel is the interviews. All the key players are in one place, and to use sporting parlance,…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 10th March, 2017
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 10th March, 2017

If we’re completely honest, there’s not a lot of winding down going on today at Time+Tide. It’s more of a Friday gear up, really. We’re up…
WHO TO FOLLOW: @danhenrycollection
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WHO TO FOLLOW: @danhenrycollection

Looking to beef up your vintage knowledge? Then your first stop should be Dan Henry’s Instagram page. There, you’ll get a peek into one of the most impressive…
VIDEO: Want Omega’s CEO to give you a private tour of their biggest boutique, featuring Cindy Crawford? Of course you do
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VIDEO: Want Omega’s CEO to give you a private tour of their biggest boutique, featuring Cindy Crawford? Of course you do

Omega’s Sydney flagship is their biggest boutique in the world, and it’s in a prominent position, at 20 Martin Place, right in the heart of town.…
EDITOR’S PICK: Omega does some heavy lifting with the Globemaster Annual Calendar
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EDITOR’S PICK: Omega does some heavy lifting with the Globemaster Annual Calendar

Editor’s Note: With Baselworld just around the corner we can’t help but wonder if Omega will treat us to some more thrills (hopefully not spills) courtesy…
SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 5, February 2017 – New Year’s edition
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SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 5, February 2017 – New Year’s edition

The beginning of the year is always a great time here in Australia, as the weather starts to warm up and most of us get a…
EVENT: 7 short quotes that sum up why the event in Sydney last Friday night was a pretty big deal for Omega
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EVENT: 7 short quotes that sum up why the event in Sydney last Friday night was a pretty big deal for Omega

Watch events come and watch events go, but last Friday night’s star-studded extravaganza that started at the new Omega boutique in Sydney’s Martin Place, and…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 10th February, 2017 – the money edition
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 10th February, 2017 – the money edition

For those of our readers who don’t live in Australia, have a quick look at the below heat map. Bet you didn’t know heat maps went…
WATCHSPOTTING: Ron’s beaten-up Omega is cooler than yours – or has your Speedmaster X-33 been into space?
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WATCHSPOTTING: Ron’s beaten-up Omega is cooler than yours – or has your Speedmaster X-33 been into space?

A little while ago, I was in Sydney attending a conference for my day job. The opening speaker was Ron Garan Jr, a former NASA…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 13th January, 2017 – the future edition
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 13th January, 2017 – the future edition

Welcome to the first Wind Down of 2017! And, as much as the last posts of 2016 were all about looking back at the year…
BREAKING: Omega announce hot inverse panda ‘Speedy Tuesday’ Speedmaster limited edition, to be sold exclusively online
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BREAKING: Omega announce hot inverse panda ‘Speedy Tuesday’ Speedmaster limited edition, to be sold exclusively online

*UPDATE, 7AM AEST – ALL 2012 ‘SPEEDY TUESDAY’ MODELS HAVE BEEN ‘TEMPORARILY ALLOCATED’. THE WEBSITE ADVISES THAT YOU PLEASE TRY (OR CRY) AGAIN LATER* Hashtag…
TEAM PICK: Andrew McUtchen’s favourite stories of 2016
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TEAM PICK: Andrew McUtchen’s favourite stories of 2016

I don’t always do what I’m told, which frustrates my team. I was asked to supply three favourite stories of the year. I supplied seven.…
WATCHSPOTTING: Do you know what the mystery vintage Omega Gosling wears in La La Land is?
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WATCHSPOTTING: Do you know what the mystery vintage Omega Gosling wears in La La Land is?

Some LA prop masters may be able to take credit for Ryan Gosling’s consistently excellent choices in vintage wristwear – and you’re welcome to correct…
ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 16 – Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Chronograph Master Chronometer
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ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 16 – Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Chronograph Master Chronometer

In terms surprises, at Christmas or at any other time, Omega releasing a new Speedmaster does not rank (sorry Omegamaniacs). In the last few years we’ve seen…
HOW TO: Impress a woman with your watch
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HOW TO: Impress a woman with your watch

Firstly, let’s not delude ourselves: your timepiece is going to impress more men than women. That’s a given. Unless of course it’s awful. If that’s…
ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 14 – The Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Chronograph
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ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 14 – The Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Chronograph

What’s that, Rudolph? You’re worried about Santa being on time this Christmas? Understandable. Maybe get him one of these, then. This Planet Ocean Chrono is large and…
HANDS-ON: Everything’s all white – we test the brightest Omega, Bulgari and Rado watches on one Sydney summer day
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HANDS-ON: Everything’s all white – we test the brightest Omega, Bulgari and Rado watches on one Sydney summer day

A heavenly trio descended from the skies to T+T’s Sydney outpost this week, sparkling like little angels escaped from the tops of nearby Christmas trees. Translation:…
LIST: Six men’s watches that look incredible on women (and why)
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LIST: Six men’s watches that look incredible on women (and why)

Ever since the female of the species began wearing trousers circa the 1920s, they’ve been gradually but persistently encroaching into the territory of men. Never…
HANDS-ON: We did not expect the steel and gold Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Chronograph to be this awesome
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HANDS-ON: We did not expect the steel and gold Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Chronograph to be this awesome

If, at the start of 2016, you’d have told me my favourite Omega of the year would be a two-tone Speedmaster (yellow gold no less!)…
LIST: Does the Mark Zuckerberg #onetshirt theory work with watches?
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LIST: Does the Mark Zuckerberg #onetshirt theory work with watches?

Editor’s Note: Every single watch journalist in the world has a readymade answer / answers to the question, “So, watch writer, what should I buy…
IN-DEPTH: The Omega Globemaster Annual Calendar, a wonderful watch ruined with wordplay?
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IN-DEPTH: The Omega Globemaster Annual Calendar, a wonderful watch ruined with wordplay?

Story in a second Omega adds an extra hand, two millimetres and a whole lot of text to their Constellation-inspired Globemaster. The Globemaster was one of…
LIST: 6 watches that signify success
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LIST: 6 watches that signify success

Editor’s Note: The Weekly Review recently asked me to give them a list of six watches that “show you’re a success in life”. For the record,…
BREAKING NEWS: Omega launches eyewear collection, and we have a pair (with pricing)
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BREAKING NEWS: Omega launches eyewear collection, and we have a pair (with pricing)

Omega is launching its first eyewear collection for men and women in partnership with Italian eyewear powerhouse Marcolin, the group behind brands such as Tom Ford…
VIDEO: “There are no mistakes.” Inside Omega’s timing room at Rio 2016
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VIDEO: “There are no mistakes.” Inside Omega’s timing room at Rio 2016

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/179294851″] Well, the blaze of glory is nearing its end. But before Rio 2016 crosses the finish line, we wanted to show you something really…
MY WEEK WITH: The Omega Seamaster Diver 300 “Rio 2016” Limited Edition
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MY WEEK WITH: The Omega Seamaster Diver 300 “Rio 2016” Limited Edition

Look for a minute at your wedding ring. Do you like it? It’s hard to answer, right? And your answer, if you have one, is…
VIDEO: Omega boss Raynald Aeschlimann talks heroism and happiness at Rio 2016
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VIDEO: Omega boss Raynald Aeschlimann talks heroism and happiness at Rio 2016

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/178997873″] You don’t need to have visited Australia to know one thing about us: we love sport. In fact, love is too lightweight a…
BREAKING NEWS: New Omega chief executive stands by his man Phelps, and gets a personal email of thanks
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BREAKING NEWS: New Omega chief executive stands by his man Phelps, and gets a personal email of thanks

There are two things you cannot escape at Rio 2016. The first is the shadow of Michael Phelps, which stretches as long and as far…
HANDS-ON: Gold medal effort – the Omega Olympic Official Timekeeper Co-Axial Chronograph
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HANDS-ON: Gold medal effort – the Omega Olympic Official Timekeeper Co-Axial Chronograph

When discussing Omega’s limited editions, it’s generally pieces from the Speedmaster or Seamaster lines that spring to mind – and certainly when it comes to the…
INSIGHT: Omega’s timekeeping at the Olympics – from 1932 to 2016
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INSIGHT: Omega’s timekeeping at the Olympics – from 1932 to 2016

The smoke from the Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony has settled, and the games of the 31st Olympiad have officially begun. And, for the 27th time…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 29th July, 2016
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 29th July, 2016

To paraphrase Stipe et al – it’s the end of the week as we know it. We started off the week watching highlights of Juventus’s…
WATCHSPOTTING: San Diego Comic-Con 2016, feat. Omega, Ball and a lot of Rolex
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WATCHSPOTTING: San Diego Comic-Con 2016, feat. Omega, Ball and a lot of Rolex

A celebration of comics, sci-fi, gaming and general nerdery, Comic-Con International wrapped up yesterday in San Diego – and if you’re not familiar with it, think…
MY WATCH STORY: Brendan’s Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra
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MY WATCH STORY: Brendan’s Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra

Editor’s Note: As I’ve raised recently there are times, like on public transport, or when your wife’s giving birth, that you wish you could switch off…
WORLD EXCLUSIVE: Harvey Specter spills the beans on the watches you’ve seen in Suits (and the timepiece Scarlett Johansson gifted him)
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WORLD EXCLUSIVE: Harvey Specter spills the beans on the watches you’ve seen in Suits (and the timepiece Scarlett Johansson gifted him)

Let’s take a leaf out of Harvey Specter’s playbook and get straight to the point in under six billable minutes. The brand new season of Suits…
GALLERY: ‘My Connection to the Sea’ – a Time and Tide production with Lindy Klim for Omega
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GALLERY: ‘My Connection to the Sea’ – a Time and Tide production with Lindy Klim for Omega

Watchmakers often talk about the ‘music’ a well-made mechanical watch makes when it is held close to the ear. At a recent Omega event, ‘Her…
‘My Connection to the Sea’ – a Time+Tide production with Lindy Klim for Omega
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‘My Connection to the Sea’ – a Time+Tide production with Lindy Klim for Omega

One of the interesting things about a watch, is how quickly – in fact instantaneously – we can judge whether it suits its wearer. When…
OPINION: Why I’m no longer a ‘vintage watch guy’
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OPINION: Why I’m no longer a ‘vintage watch guy’

When I first started getting seriously into watches, I was all about vintage. In my mind this is where it was at. I lusted after…
EDITOR’S PICK: Is the Omega Seamaster 300 the best modern dive watch on the market?
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EDITOR’S PICK: Is the Omega Seamaster 300 the best modern dive watch on the market?

Editor’s Note: The fact it’s James Bond’s choice automatically makes it good enough for the rest of us, but even without the exploding bells and…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 3rd June, 2016, winter is here
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 3rd June, 2016, winter is here

Your boy Jon Snow may have been banging on about it for some time, but winter’s finally arrived here in the southern hemisphere. By mid-afternoon…
VIDEO: Looking back at Stephen Urquhart’s legacy at Omega
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VIDEO: Looking back at Stephen Urquhart’s legacy at Omega

Today marks Stephen Urquhart’s last day as President of Omega. Mr Urquhart helmed the company for 17 eventful years, starting his tenure just as the…
MY WATCH STORY: Lindy Klim’s Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra
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MY WATCH STORY: Lindy Klim’s Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra

Debating whether to describe oneself as ‘businesswoman’, ‘model’ or ‘Balinese princess’ is a dilemma most of us will never have to grapple with – and…
OPINION: Yes, we saw Robert Downey Jr’s ‘epic’ collection and yes, we have some pretty intense questions/suggestions. (And not just about the fakes)
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OPINION: Yes, we saw Robert Downey Jr’s ‘epic’ collection and yes, we have some pretty intense questions/suggestions. (And not just about the fakes)

The watch world is all in a tizz with the unveiling of Robert Downey Jr’s ‘epic’ watch collection. Our initial response to the nine watches, captured…
VIDEO: Omega stage world-first women’s ‘journey through time’ in a crumbling Victorian ballroom in Melbourne
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VIDEO: Omega stage world-first women’s ‘journey through time’ in a crumbling Victorian ballroom in Melbourne

The setting was spellbinding, truly like a fairytale. And adding to the beauty, if you’ll allow me to say (as the host of countless men’s…
EVENT: Omega host a high-calibre crowd on ‘Her Journey Through Time’, starring 12 priceless mechanical marvels from the Omega Museum
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EVENT: Omega host a high-calibre crowd on ‘Her Journey Through Time’, starring 12 priceless mechanical marvels from the Omega Museum

The watch world is rich in heritage – and unless you’ve been snoozing for the past century and a half, this isn’t exactly a newsflash.…
LIST: 5 logos that ruined perfectly good watches. Or did they?
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LIST: 5 logos that ruined perfectly good watches. Or did they?

There’s a piece of pop culture folklore that says that when you retire, your employers give you a party and a gold watch. Now, if…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 29th April, 2016 – Smart watches, fast cars and German know-how
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 29th April, 2016 – Smart watches, fast cars and German know-how

Hasn’t the week just flown past? Well, it definitely has for Andrew, who’s spent large chunks of it in fast cars and jets, generally feeling…
HANDS-ON: The Omega Globemaster Annual Calendar – is bigger better?
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HANDS-ON: The Omega Globemaster Annual Calendar – is bigger better?

Omega’s flagship watch of 2015 was the Globemaster, a retro-inspired classic – yes, it’s worthy of that mantle – that had the honour of housing…
MY WATCH STORY: Greg Norman
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MY WATCH STORY: Greg Norman

How many watches do you own? Well, I’m a very lucky guy. I sound bad, but I have a lot of watches. It’s the only…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 8th April, 2016
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 8th April, 2016

If I’m honest, the Wind Down this week is a bit of a let down. Not because it’s been a slow news week, watch-wise –…
BREAKING NEWS: Urquhart to retire as President of Omega, VP of International Sales Raynald Aeschlimann to take over
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BREAKING NEWS: Urquhart to retire as President of Omega, VP of International Sales Raynald Aeschlimann to take over

In the month before his 70th birthday celebration, Stephen Urquhart has retired as the President of Omega, the Swatch Group’s leading brand, which is estimated to…
HANDS-ON: The Omega Speedmaster Grey Side of the Moon Meteorite, plan 9 from outer space
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HANDS-ON: The Omega Speedmaster Grey Side of the Moon Meteorite, plan 9 from outer space

Omega is clearly focusing on the Planet Ocean and Speedmaster this year, with a solid cluster of variants in each model range being unveiled at…
VIDEO: “We put it in the wrong watch,” – the President of Omega recalls the Co-Axial movement’s 1999 debut – Part 2
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VIDEO: “We put it in the wrong watch,” – the President of Omega recalls the Co-Axial movement’s 1999 debut – Part 2

What should you expect if you are ever in the position to have an on-the-record discussion with the President of Omega? Expect candour, levity and…
VIDEO: “That’s not really a fair question,” the President of Omega responds to new Rolex certification – PART 1
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VIDEO: “That’s not really a fair question,” the President of Omega responds to new Rolex certification – PART 1

Editor’s note: This video was filmed on Monday March the 21st, 2016. It starts like many other discussions we’ve had at Baselworld, with a question…
BASEL LOOKBOOK 2016: Day 3 , featuring Rolex, Omega and Patek Philippe
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BASEL LOOKBOOK 2016: Day 3 , featuring Rolex, Omega and Patek Philippe

The Basel Lookbook, in which our friend and fashion advisor Ceri David casts an eye over the best releases of Baselworld and suggests what might…
GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Chronograph Master Chronometer video review – one small step for man, one giant leap for Omega
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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Chronograph Master Chronometer video review – one small step for man, one giant leap for Omega

Omega releasing a new Speedmaster at Baselworld is hardly surprising. In the last few years we’ve seen Speedies offered in every colour and design under…
THE BASEL BIBLE, 2016 EDITION: All the latest watches, live from the world’s biggest watch fair
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THE BASEL BIBLE, 2016 EDITION: All the latest watches, live from the world’s biggest watch fair

Baselworld. The biggest watch fair in the world occupies over 141,000 square metres of floor space, showcases 1500 exhibitors and is reported on by 4,000+…
BASEL LOOKBOOK 2016: Our fashion attaché suggests what to wear with all the latest watches from Baselworld
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BASEL LOOKBOOK 2016: Our fashion attaché suggests what to wear with all the latest watches from Baselworld

The Basel Lookbook, in which our friend and fashion advisor Ceri David casts an eye over the best releases of Baselworld and suggests what might…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 11th March, 2016 (Pre-Basel edition)
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 11th March, 2016 (Pre-Basel edition)

Allow me to express myself, not in interpretive dance (not yet anyway, I’ll save that until the Nomos party next Wednesday night) but in a…
VINTAGE BY DEREK DIER: 9 things you need to know before buying an Omega Constellation
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VINTAGE BY DEREK DIER: 9 things you need to know before buying an Omega Constellation

The Omega Constellation is so easily wearable. It’s one of those vintage watches almost every collector seeks at some point in their perpetual search for…
MY WATCH STORY: David’s vintage Cyma Navystar and Omega Flightmaster
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MY WATCH STORY: David’s vintage Cyma Navystar and Omega Flightmaster

Editor’s Note: Watches rarely make headlines in Australia, but the recent story of a group of Liberal MPs ‘accidentally’ accepting $250k worth of watches from…
LIST: Six watches to lift your look
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LIST: Six watches to lift your look

Finding the right watch to match your wardrobe can be surprisingly tricky – all too often your wrist overpowers (or worse – underwhelms) the rest…
PHOTO REPORT: Are you drawn to the light or do you have a dark side?
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PHOTO REPORT: Are you drawn to the light or do you have a dark side?

Omega turned heads last year by by unleashing some epic timepieces, with almost every collection getting major new models. The standouts have to be the feature-packed…
HOLIDAY BUYING GUIDE: The Omega Seamaster 300 Master Co-Axial
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HOLIDAY BUYING GUIDE: The Omega Seamaster 300 Master Co-Axial

The Seamaster 300 Master Co-Axial is a close to perfect everyday watch and a future classic that takes the best of Omega’s past and packs…
MINI-MOVIE: A short history of Omega, told in irreplaceable watches
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MINI-MOVIE: A short history of Omega, told in irreplaceable watches

Editor’s Note: Almost a year ago to the day we held our first ever Time+Tide event, the Night of Omega Firsts – a small gathering…
EDITOR’S PICK: LIST – Six forgotten watches of 2015 that you need to know about
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EDITOR’S PICK: LIST – Six forgotten watches of 2015 that you need to know about

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EVENT: Spectre Movie Preview with Omega, Sydney
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EVENT: Spectre Movie Preview with Omega, Sydney

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HANDS-ON: The Omega Globemaster
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 18th September, 2015
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 18th September, 2015

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VINTAGE: Amazing online barn find, a 1956 Omega Seamaster 18ct gold Melbourne Olympic special edition for under $5k
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VINTAGE: Amazing online barn find, a 1956 Omega Seamaster 18ct gold Melbourne Olympic special edition for under $5k

An online barn find to make a Melbourne watch lover’s heart beat hard… You may know by now that Derek Dier is our go-to guy…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 21st August, 2015
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 21st August, 2015

If you came here hoping to win a Tudor Pelagos, you’re too late. Here, have this beer instead. We closed our survey at the start…
BREAKING NEWS: Omega announce James Bond Seamaster 300 ‘SPECTRE’ limited edition
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 7th August, 2015
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 7th August, 2015

Look down at your no doubt lovely timepiece. What time is it? Wind Down time! This week had everythingl. Laughter. Tears. Deep thoughts. Denim. Let’s…
LIST: Five of the most important lost watches
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LIST: Five of the most important lost watches

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OPINION: What makes a watch a keeper
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OPINION: What makes a watch a keeper

Without getting too first-year-political-science on you – the basis of modern life is disposability. We live in a consumer society. And that’s what we do…