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Lists

15.05.23

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The 5 best stealth watches of 2023

For some people, the blingier the better when it comes to their wristwear. If you’re a fan of flash, a bit of bright work in…

Introducing

08.04.23

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The Panerai Radiomir Annual Calendar is a first for the brand

The Panerai Radiomir Annual Calendar marks the first time the complication has been featured by the brand. The new calibre P.9010/AC is development of the…

The Panerai Radiomir California offers a more compact take on their classic dial

Introducing

08.04.23

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The Panerai Radiomir California offers a more compact take on their classic dial

The Panerai Radiomir California is their first California dial in a 45mm case. For the first time, Panerai have experimented with a faux-aged PVD case.…

The Panerai Radiomir Quaranta Goldtech returns with a modern take on vintage style

Introducing

27.03.23

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The Panerai Radiomir Quaranta Goldtech returns with a modern take on vintage style

The Panerai Radiomir Quaranta Goldtech marks a return for the 40mm Radiomir case. The use of Goldtech and a white dial offers a modern and…

The Panerai Radiomir Otto Giorni is a prototype-inspired novelty

Introducing

27.03.23

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The Panerai Radiomir Otto Giorni is a prototype-inspired novelty

The Panerai Radiomir Otto Giorni is a modern take on a 1936 reissue. The recycled eSteel case is decorated with a Brunito PVD coating, emulating…

Panerai celebrate the opening of their first stand-alone boutique in Australia

Events

11.03.23

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Panerai celebrate the opening of their first stand-alone boutique in Australia

Panerai recently celebrated the opening of their first Australian stand-alone boutique with an event at the new store in Sydney’s King Street peppered with all…

Get with the times: 11 badass women wearing badass “men’s” watches

Lists

05.03.23

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Get with the times: 11 badass women wearing badass “men’s” watches

The watch community is growing and evolving, but at times there are still some antiquated lines of thought plaguing it – discouraging newcomers from joining…

Big Watches, Small Wrists Part II: Can I manage a Panerai?

Opinion

03.03.23

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Big Watches, Small Wrists Part II: Can I manage a Panerai?

Welcome back to Big Watches, Small Wrists, a series where we look at those big beauties and their size-restrained counterparts to allow you, small-wristed reader,…

Hands On

14.11.22

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HANDS-ON: The Panerai Submersible Carbotech and Blu Abisso deliver brooding looks and high-tech attitude

Love them or hate them, the journey of Panerai has been an incredible evolution. Since the practical yet eccentric cushion-cased dive watches of the 1930s…

Hands On

31.10.22

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HANDS-ON: The Panerai Submersible QuarantaQuattro eSteel is green in multiple ways

Panerai is a brand that has successfully riffed off the same formula since their inception, producing an impressively diverse portfolio considering the tightly focused design…

Hands On

26.10.22

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HANDS-ON: The Panerai Submersible QuarantaQuattro hits the goldilocks size

There’s really nothing else like the look of a Panerai, such is its visual singularity. A long-time favourite of Hollywood (and real-life) tough guys, it’s…

Pop Culture

24.10.22

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Panerai CEO reveals why Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is such a die-hard fan of the brand

“Finally, the Super Bowl has come back to Los Angeles,” boomed Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson as he hyped up the crowd at SoFi Stadium ahead…

Ten big watch beauties under $10k for those with large wrists

Lists

21.08.22

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Ten big watch beauties under $10k for those with large wrists

As Zach Blass stated in his recent article, size does truly matter. Yet in our cases, we represent opposite sides of the spectrum. Where Zach…

Fantasy Watch Ambassador: Wild and Free Jason Momoa with the adventurous Panerai

Pop Culture

29.07.22

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Fantasy Watch Ambassador: Wild and Free Jason Momoa with the adventurous Panerai

Editor’s Note: When Nicolas Cage recently gushed over his Grand Seiko on the red carpet, many of you in the comments noted how he should become…

Introducing

25.07.22

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INTRODUCING: The Panerai Luminor Luna Rossa in white

As the world’s oldest international sporting event still in operation, the Americas Cup needs very little introduction. The past 22 years have seen a fierce…

An evening with Panerai and the Time+Tide Club

Events

19.07.22

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An evening with Panerai and the Time+Tide Club

The Time+Tide Club gatherings are in full swing, as we got together at the Panerai Melbourne boutique for a showcase of the new Submersible QuarantaQuattro.…

EDITOR’S PICK: Why Andrew didn’t sell his Panerai to a stranger in business (for twice its value)

Opinion

13.06.22

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EDITOR’S PICK: Why Andrew didn’t sell his Panerai to a stranger in business class (for twice its value)

Editor’s note: Last year, I interviewed John Karambelas, the man behind @barnfindwatches. He’s a collector with a stunning array of vintage watches. But he admitted that he’d acquired…

Video

27.05.22

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VIDEO: Honey, I shrunk the PAM! Hands-on with the Panerai Quaranta collection

From the 47mm Destros and Bronzos to the monstrous 60mm Egiziano, Panerai has never shied away from large diameters, nor should they, for that matter.…

Inclusivity, diversity and wristshots: Welcome to Complecto’s first meetup

Events

04.05.22

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Inclusivity, diversity and wristshots: Welcome to Complecto’s first meetup

Over the previous months, I’ve introduced you to Jason and the Complecto community that he and his partner David (@davidp.nyc) have created. Through it, they…

California dreaming: The tale behind the “anonymous” Panerai California

Watch Education

20.04.22

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California dreaming: The tale behind the “anonymous” Panerai California

Whilst I’m definitely not a Paneristi , there are some models of Panerai that I do like very much, especially their Submersible range. The brand’s consistent…

Introducing

10.04.22

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INTRODUCING – Panerai makes a splash with the Submersible QuarantaQuattro

Famous for its military-devised, utilitarian design, the Panerai Submersible diversifies with a slew of new 44mm references. A variety of materials and finishes is united…

VIDEO: Diving into Panerai’s retooled Submersible Range at Watches & Wonders 2022

Watch Reviews

04.04.22

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VIDEO: Diving into Panerai’s retooled Submersible Range at Watches & Wonders 2022

The Submersible has always been Panerai’s hardcore tool watch since it launched as its own standalone collection in 2019. With some of Panerai’s other collections…

WATCHES & WONDERS: Panerai diversifies the Submersible range

Introducing

30.03.22

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WATCHES & WONDERS: Panerai diversifies the Submersible range

Editor’s Note: Watches & Wonders means a bombardment of fresh releases, so we’re offering a quick overview of each brand’s new novelties – touching on…

Talking to Shane Warne taught me how a man should choose his watch

Pop Culture

12.03.22

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Talking to Shane Warne taught me how a man should choose his watch

I met Shane Warne last June on a photoshoot. He turned up slightly late with his mahogany suntan and dazzling white teeth and instantly won…

THE ICONS: The Panerai Luminor is a tool watch with heavyweight punch

Watch Education

05.03.22

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THE ICONS: The Panerai Luminor is a tool watch with heavyweight punch

Welcome to The Icons, a series where we take a horological deep dive into the most legendary watches of all time. We’ll delve into the…

5 of the best dive watches of the last 12 months

Lists

25.02.22

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5 of the best dive watches of the last 12 months

The trope of the desk diver exists for a reason, because the reality is that genuine diving watches rarely enter their genuine ocean depth capabilities.…

The Collector’s Crossroads: The watch meetup and its importance to the modern collector

Opinion

18.02.22

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The Collector’s Crossroads: The watch meetup and its importance to the modern collector

As things slowly get back to normal in this (fingers crossed) post-pandemic world, the number of physical watch events continues to grow. As a result,…

The otherworldly watch collection of hip-hop super-producer Swizz Beatz

Pop Culture

15.02.22

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The otherworldly watch collection of hip-hop super-producer Swizz Beatz

If a music artist is blessed with a talent to sing then a producer is blessed with a talent to maximise that ability. For me,…

Jason Statham wears a green dial Panerai Radiomir in Guy Ritchie’s latest flick

Pop Culture

28.01.22

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Jason Statham wears a green dial Panerai Radiomir in Guy Ritchie’s latest flick

Sometimes I wonder if I will ever watch a movie or any piece of film without my eyes searching the screen for a watch. On…

HANDS-ON: The Panerai Submersible Blu Notte boasts a bracelet to remember

Watch Reviews

14.01.22

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HANDS-ON: The Panerai Submersible Blu Notte boasts a bracelet to remember

Panerai is one of those brands which knows its niche and sticks by it, with a legion of loyal fans all proud to wear the…

Meet our new Social Media Manager and the gold Rolex Yacht-Master that ignited his love for watches

In Brief

11.01.22

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Meet our new Social Media Manager and the gold Rolex Yacht-Master that ignited his love for watches

“Hi. I’m Jeremy and I’m honoured to be the new Social Media Manager for Time+Tide. I’ll be behind the scenes engaging with all of you,…

HANDS-ON: The Panerai Submersible Goldtech OroCarbo brings a luxurious touch of hyper-masculinity to the wrist

Watch Reviews

05.01.22

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HANDS-ON: The Panerai Submersible Goldtech OroCarbo brings a luxurious touch of hyper-masculinity to the wrist

Black and gold as a colour combination will never fail to melt hearts, serving to imbue any watch with a sense of deluxe class no…

Could this be the Panerai my smaller wrist has been waiting for?

Introducing

20.11.21

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Could this be the Panerai my smaller wrist has been waiting for?

Admittedly, Panerai is a brand I have stayed away from in regards to my personal collection. I like the design, heritage, and robustness of their…

Fit for a superhero: Marvel watch spotting with the cast of The Avengers

Pop Culture

09.07.21

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Fit for a superhero: Marvel watch spotting with the cast of The Avengers

In honour of the latest Marvel Universe installment Black Widow hitting cinemas and Disney+ Premier today, we decided to compile a list of some of…

5 of the best environmentally friendly watches on the market right now

News

26.06.21

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5 of the best environmentally friendly watches on the market right now

“Environmentally friendly” isn’t a phrase that immediately comes to mind when you think of the watch industry. Craftsmanship, passion and heritage might be more likely…

What does ‘batshit crazy’ mean to you? To me, Wei, Frank and RJ, it means these new watches…

Opinion

08.05.21

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What does ‘batshit crazy’ mean to you? To me, Wei, Frank and RJ, it means these new watches…

“Batshit crazy”, it turns out, is a phrase that means different things to different people. To me in a watch context, it means technical craziness.…

Introducing

11.04.21

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INTRODUCING: Same shape, different recycled materials. Panerai take sustainability to the next level…

Panerai maintains a strong focus on sustainability. This is expressed through the construction and metallurgy of their watches, right down to recycled materials for their…

Jason Statham shows that action heroes still wear Panerai

Pop Culture

15.03.21

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Jason Statham shows that action heroes still wear Panerai

While Panerai was founded way back in 1860, its rise to prominence came on the back of a very specific type of celebrity: the action…

11 DAYS OF LONDONERS: The man we partnered with for our first watch releases, Sir George Bamford

Interview

11.12.20

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11 DAYS OF LONDONERS: The man we partnered with for our first watch releases, Sir George Bamford

George Bamford, founder of Bamford Watch Department and living proof that disrupting a traditional industry can bear new fruit for all and open it up…

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…

8 of the best dive watches released in 2020 over $10K

Lists

22.11.20

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8 of the best dive watches released in 2020 over $10K

Divers! We love ’em. I’m wearing a technical diver as I’m writing this — helium escape valve and all. Does it mean I’ve got a diver’s…

The 5 best GMTs of 2020 over $10K, including Audemars Piguet, Hermès and more

Lists

31.10.20

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The 5 best GMTs of 2020 over $10K, including Audemars Piguet, Hermès and more

Editor’s note: Arguably, the GMT complication is the most practical in a watch. Everyone has at least one other time zone they want to track,…

Get ready for Dustin Martin to appear on a billboard near you, draped in luxury watches…

Pop Culture

26.10.20

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Get ready for Dustin Martin to appear on a billboard near you, draped in luxury watches…

Editor’s pick: The Norm Smith Medal is awarded to the best player in an Australian Rules Football Grand Final. If you win one, you’re all…

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: The barn find edition, how to hunt for valuable vintage and what to look out for

News

14.08.20

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: The barn find edition, how to hunt for valuable vintage and what to look out for

It was one of our most popular ‘who to follow’ posts ever. @barnfindwatches stepped up to the plate way back in 2017 to share some…

7 of the best left-handed watches for long-suffering southpaws

Lists

13.08.20

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7 of the best left-handed watches for long-suffering southpaws

Being a left-hander ain’t easy. While struggle might be overstating it slightly, there are constant daily reminders to the 10 per cent of the population…

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…

We all have “the disease” of watch collecting, we asked a psychologist why we opted in for this…?

Opinion

02.08.20

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We all have “the disease” of watch collecting, we asked a psychologist why we opted in for this…?

“Completely irrational”, “a horrible affliction”, “the disease” … that’s how Shark Tank investor Kevin O’Leary described his obsession with watch collecting in a Time+Tide interview…

VIDEO: Highlights of the 2020 Panerai collection, including the watch with a warranty that will probably out-live you

Watch Reviews

13.07.20

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VIDEO: Highlights of the 2020 Panerai collection, including the watch with a warranty that will probably out-live you

96. That’s how old I’ll be when the warranty on one of these watches runs out. This year is all about the Luminor in the…

Introducing

01.07.20

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INTRODUCING: The Panerai Luminor Marina PAM01313, where a dressy blue dial meets a proper diver

This year appears to be Year of the Luminor for Panerai. Having redefined the warranty with the lavishly lumed and 3D printed PAM01117, the introduction…

Introducing

05.05.20

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INTRODUCING: The Panerai Luminor Marina PAM01117, a watch guaranteed to last for the full term of your natural life

We often hear that mechanical watches last forever when given the love and attention they require. That’s part of the reason why they can command…

Introducing

30.04.20

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INTRODUCING: Seaside serenity with the Panerai Radiomir Mediterraneo collection

The translucent blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea often conjure images of beach towels draped over deckchairs, shade umbrellas and Aperol Spritz, offering sunbakers relief…

The new guard of action heroes and their watches, from Hobbs & Shaw to John Wick to Triple Frontier

Pop Culture

21.04.20

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The new guard of action heroes and their watches, from Hobbs & Shaw to John Wick to Triple Frontier

It’s a hard life being the watch of an action hero. For starters, you’re forced to put up with all the endless gunfights, speedboat chases…

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: What, there’ve been some watches released? I beg your pardon?

News

17.04.20

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: What, there’ve been some watches released? I beg your pardon?

Miracle of miracles, it’s a Friday Wind Down that is not another miserable news bulletin about a global pandemic that is coming for our lives…

The watches of Michael Jordan, including Ulysse Nardin, Panerai, Rolex and Franck Muller

Pop Culture

12.04.20

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The watches of Michael Jordan, including Ulysse Nardin, Panerai, Rolex and Franck Muller

Michael Jordan is an NBA legend who many consider to be the greatest player of all time, the GOAT, or, if on social media, simply…

Is AFL star Dustin Martin’s hook-up with luxury watch chain Kennedy a case of retailers finally getting real?

News

16.03.20

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Is AFL star Dustin Martin’s hook-up with luxury watch chain Kennedy a case of retailers finally getting real?

Luxury brands invariably dangle a world of mahogany-panelled exclusivity. Viewed through the prism of their marketing, life is presented as a stately whirl of weekend…

Californication: 4 of the best California dial watches

Lists

14.02.20

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Californication: 4 of the best California dial watches

For an industry with such a rich tapestry of history, it’s surprising to realise just how many mysteries remain unanswered in the world of horology:…

Coming off third best: 4 great bronze watches from 2019

Lists

05.01.20

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Coming off third best: 4 great bronze watches from 2019

One of the most polarising materials to make a return to prominence in watchmaking over the last couple of years has been bronze. Why does…

Lists

24.12.19

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XXXL: 3 of the biggest watches of 2019

One of the biggest trends for timepieces of the last decade has been oversized case dimensions that stretch well into the 45mm plus category. And…

This Panerai Submersible BMG-Tech is a killer summer watch

Watch Reviews

07.12.19

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This Panerai Submersible BMG-Tech is a killer summer watch

Editor’s note: A summer watch can be many different things, however, there is one prerequisite – it needs to be water resistant. I’m not talking…

Rolling in the deep with the Panerai Submersible BMG-TECH 47mm

News

02.12.19

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Rolling in the deep with the Panerai Submersible BMG-TECH 47mm

It has been a big year for Panerai’s distinctive Submersible range, with the new and now standalone collection featuring heavily at the watchmaker’s 2019 SIHH…

Would you pay a retailer 100K per year to choose 12 watches for you?

News

15.11.19

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Would you pay a retailer 100K per year to choose 12 watches for you?

Because that’s what Australian retailer Kennedy Luxury Watches are proposing with their ‘Kennedy Luxury Watch Service’. Just 12 subscriptions will be available for that 100k,…

Panerai sets sail for victory with 3 new Luna Rossa specials

Watch Reviews

22.10.19

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Panerai sets sail for victory with 3 new Luna Rossa specials

Following on from the successful first collaboration between Panerai and the America’s Cup team Luna Rossa, which spawned the Submersible Luna Rossa, the Italian watchmaker…

Experiencing Panerai’s Marina Militare – we wish we were there

News

04.10.19

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Experiencing Panerai’s Marina Militare – we wish we were there

One of the most interesting watch ‘releases’ this year was Panerai’s series of experiential watches. Basically, the brand released a series of watches with a…

Taking another look at the Panerai Luminor Due PAM00943

Watch Reviews

26.09.19

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Taking another look at the Panerai Luminor Due PAM00943

Editor’s note: Panerai are known for many things – a rich Italian heritage in watchmaking that dates back to 1860, steep aquatic history providing watches…

Watch Reviews

13.09.19

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Basic instinct – the Panerai Luminor Base Logo 3 Days (PAM00775)

Editor’s note: Panerai has been on a real Submersible kick this year, along with the lighter Due models — but it’s hard to go past…

What Sealed The Deal – John J and his Panerai 177

Opinion

25.08.19

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What Sealed The Deal – John J and his Panerai 177

The greatest love stories basically go a little like this: lovers meet and instantly fall for each other, other forces separate them and they may…

Everything you need, nothing you don’t – the best two-handed watches of 2018

Lists

23.07.19

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Everything you need, nothing you don’t – the best two-handed watches of 2018

There comes a time in the journey of every watch collector when the pursuit of the most complicated watch loses its shine, as you start…

Panerai’s latest lean, green timekeeping machines – PAM00995, PAM00998, PAM00999 and PAM00997

Watch Reviews

16.07.19

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Panerai’s latest lean, green timekeeping machines – PAM00995, PAM00998, PAM00999 and PAM00997

Panerai’s Radiomir is the diving brand’s most dressy offering, lacking some of the heft — as well as the crown guard — of its Luminor…

Lists

14.07.19

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15 of the best gold watches from 2019

Gold watches are looked on a spectrum. This is typically between gaudy expressions of personal wealth, and precious metal celebrations of horological handiwork. Wherever your…

Two-Timing – 10 of the best GMT watches of 2018

Lists

28.06.19

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Two-Timing – 10 of the best GMT watches of 2018

As the internet hits scale, connecting humanity in ways previously unthinkable, it is more important than ever to track more than one time zone. This…

Skip the waitlist – 10 of the best steel sports watches you can buy right now

Lists

20.06.19

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Skip the waitlist – 10 of the best steel sports watches you can buy right now

Ten years ago, this phenomenon only existed in the uppermost echelons of the watchmaking world – the waiting list. There’s a lot of wild speculation…

Remember when that guy bought a broken Rolex-made Panerai at a car boot sale for £10?

News

12.06.19

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Remember when that guy bought a broken Rolex-made Panerai at a car boot sale for £10?

Editor’s pick: Whenever I pop into an op shop (or thrift store for our American readers), I always make sure to have a look at…

Introducing

28.05.19

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INTRODUCING: The pure craziness of Panerai’s latest Luminor Tourbillon GMT 47mm Lo Scienziato PAM00768

Panerai’s top-tier timepieces go by the name of Lo Scienziato — avant-garde evolutions of the brand’s classic case shapes that really let the watches’ technical…

Are you more of a Panerai Radiomir or Luminor person? You should know after watching this video.

Opinion

16.05.19

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Are you more of a Panerai Radiomir or Luminor person? You should know after watching this video.

Editor’s note: There are two incredibly strong and distinctive design codes within the Panerai brand. They are the Radiomir and Luminor collections — both are instantly recognisable. Both have…

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…

His ‘n Hers – two takes on the smaller Panerai Luminor Due

Pop Culture

12.05.19

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His ‘n Hers – two takes on the smaller Panerai Luminor Due

Editor’s note: Panerai has been riding the winds of change recently, and one of the tell-tale signs is the advent of smaller sizes. Now, while…

Solid as a rock –the Panerai Submersible 1950 Amagnetic 3 Days Automatic Titanio (PAM 1389)

Watch Reviews

07.05.19

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Solid as a rock –the Panerai Submersible 1950 Amagnetic 3 Days Automatic Titanio (PAM 1389)

Editor’s note: This year, Panerai made the Submersible a line in its own right, and honestly, we’re wondering what took them so long. It’s a…

How to find the perfect barn find watch, according to @barnfindwatches (hint, it take time)

Pop Culture

29.04.19

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How to find the perfect barn find watch, according to @barnfindwatches (hint, it take time)

Editor’s note: We originally ran Andy’s interview with John a few years back, but seeing a spectacular Longines Weems that was awarded to a Submarine…

The perfect $20,000 watch collection, according to the T+T team …

Opinion

16.04.19

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The perfect $20,000 watch collection, according to the T+T team …

Editor’s note: There are few things I love more than a good hypothetical, and this is a doozy. The rules? $20,000 to spend ONLY on…

6 of the best everyday watch options from from $1000 – $11,000, starring Rolex, Longines and IWC

Lists

11.04.19

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6 of the best everyday watch options from from $1000 – $11,000, starring Rolex, Longines and IWC

Editor’s note: Despite us pretty much living in the watches game, plenty of watches slip under our radar. Last year, Felix sketched out a list…

LIST: Quick! Change! 5 of the best hot-swappable straps on the market right now

Lists

08.04.19

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LIST: Quick! Change! 5 of the best hot-swappable straps on the market right now

It took Apple, and their eponymous watch, to really hammer home the point that the traditional fine watch industry was stuck in the past. No,…

What’s featherlight, heavyweight and striped like a tiger? The Panerai Submersible Carbotech

Watch Reviews

07.04.19

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What’s featherlight, heavyweight and striped like a tiger? The Panerai Submersible Carbotech

Editor’s note: Few brands have the on-the-wrist presence of a Panerai. Pair that with the futuristic look of Carbotech and you’re onto a winner. Read…

Introducing

04.04.19

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INTRODUCING: Steely splendour – the Panerai Luminor Marina PAM00977 and PAM00978

Bracelets aren’t something you see strapped to Panerai watches too often, which is, I think, a bit of a shame, as that half-moon design is…

Introducing

20.03.19

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INTRODUCING: The Panerai Submersible Bronzo PAM00968 – Bronze is back and it’s no a longer limited edition

Perhaps Panerai’s most collectible modern-day watch, the original Bronzo, is credited with kick-starting today’s bronze watch craze. While it may not have been the first,…

VIDEO: 3 standout Submersibles from Panerai’s SIHH 2019 collection

Lists

11.02.19

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VIDEO: 3 standout Submersibles from Panerai’s SIHH 2019 collection

If you had any doubts about Panerai’s position as kings of the deep, their SIHH 2019 release catalogue would have dispelled them. Panerai’s hero watch…

LIST: Andrew’s top 3 picks from SIHH 2019 between $10k and $35k, including Panerai, IWC and Ulysse Nardin

Lists

24.01.19

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LIST: Andrew’s top 3 picks from SIHH 2019 between $10k and $35k, including Panerai, IWC and Ulysse Nardin

This price bracket is a sweet spot for SIHH and the going gets tough when it comes to picking the standouts. One of the benefits…

Introducing

14.01.19

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INTRODUCING: Panerai’s new America’s Cup partnership and the stealthy Submersible Luna Rossa

2019 is shaping up to be the year of the Submersible for Panerai, with the brand hitting hard with a collection full of their most…

VIDEO: Which Panerai Submersible is right for you?

Pop Culture

16.12.18

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VIDEO: Which Panerai Submersible is right for you?

At its heart, Panerai is about diving. The brand was born under the waves and continues to call the underwater world home. Which is why…

HANDS-ON: The Panerai Submersible BMG-Tech – PAM00692

Watch Reviews

13.12.18

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HANDS-ON: The Panerai Submersible BMG-Tech – PAM00692

At first glance, you could be forgiven for thinking that this is a 47mm Submersible much like any other. On second, or perhaps third glance,…

HANDS-ON: The Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 Carbotech 3 Days Automatic – PAM00616

Watch Reviews

11.12.18

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HANDS-ON: The Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 Carbotech 3 Days Automatic – PAM00616

At first glance, Panerai’s watches share a reassuring familiarity — large cases, large crown guards and a dial design that puts legibility front and centre.…

IN-DEPTH: The 42mm Luminor 1950 3 Days GMT Power Reserve (PAM01537), the little Panerai that could …

Watch Reviews

25.10.18

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IN-DEPTH: The 42mm Luminor 1950 3 Days GMT Power Reserve (PAM01537), the little Panerai that could …

Story in a second: All the complications you could possibly want in a Panerai, in a small(er) package. There’s something about Panerai that I’ve always found…

HANDS-ON: A Panerai for the suit and tie – the Luminor Due PAM00943

Watch Reviews

08.10.18

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HANDS-ON: A Panerai for the suit and tie – the Luminor Due PAM00943

It would be easy to dismiss the Luminor Due — Panerai’s latest fully fledged line — as a collection oriented towards women. After all, it’s…

LIST: 5 utterly useless complications and why we love them

Lists

27.09.18

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LIST: 5 utterly useless complications and why we love them

The most straightforward definition of the word complication is “a difficulty”. But not to state the obvious, nothing is simple about being complicated. And as…

EDITOR’S PICK: Size doesn’t matter – why 36 should be the new 42

Opinion

22.09.18

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EDITOR’S PICK: Size doesn’t matter – why 36 should be the new 42

Editors note: I wrote this story back in 2015, and I’m pleased to say that the passage of time has somewhat vindicated my opinion. Some…

WATCHSPOTTING: 6 award-winning watch choices at the 70th Primetime Emmys

Pop Culture

18.09.18

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WATCHSPOTTING: 6 award-winning watch choices at the 70th Primetime Emmys

As far as journalism goes, writing about watches isn’t really the sort of high-pressure, down-to-the-wire sort of experience that is common in more mainstream platforms. News…

Introducing

04.09.18

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INTRODUCING: 5 new Panerai Radiomir 1940s – the Mediterraneo Edition, inspired by the deep blue sea

Panerai has just dropped a quintet of new, boutique-only watches and they are straight fire. These watches, called the Mediterraneo Edition, are all in Radiomir…