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VIDEO: Blacked-out beauty – the Seiko Prospex SRPC49K
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VIDEO: Blacked-out beauty – the Seiko Prospex SRPC49K

Seiko dive watches are a perennial favourite. They’re tough-as, look the business, and have a history as long and proud as any. Whether it’s the…
HANDS-ON: The Cvstos Challenge GT Chronograph
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HANDS-ON: The Cvstos Challenge GT Chronograph

Over the last few years there’s been a lot of noise about how the watch industry has returned to smaller sized watches, abandoning the larger…
VIDEO: One watch to do it all – The Grand Seiko Hi-Beat GMT SBGJ203
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VIDEO: One watch to do it all – The Grand Seiko Hi-Beat GMT SBGJ203

If you were looking for a go-anywhere-do-anything type watch (and honestly, aren’t we all?), then a stylistically versatile steel GMT on a bracelet would tick…
MY WEEK WITH: The Bulgari Octo Roma
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MY WEEK WITH: The Bulgari Octo Roma

A few weeks ago, I spent the Melbourne Cup long weekend with some extra company, specifically two references from the Bulgari Octo collection. Now, let me…
VIDEO: Solar flair – Seiko’s stylish Prospex SSC618P
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VIDEO: Solar flair – Seiko’s stylish Prospex SSC618P

Dive watches, thanks in part to their function-before-form ideology, can often be, well, formulaic. Seiko’s bold gold SSC618P manages to buck the trend in a…
VIDEO: 8 signs you should be wearing a Tudor Pelagos
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VIDEO: 8 signs you should be wearing a Tudor Pelagos

“Which watch should I get?” It’s the first, and hardest, question to answer for any watch lover (shortly followed by “which watch should I get…
HANDS-ON: Enamel excellence — the Seiko Presage SPB049J
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HANDS-ON: Enamel excellence — the Seiko Presage SPB049J

Seiko drop a LOT of watches at Basel. It’s like a candy store, with everything from super-hot limited editions, to Prospex, to Presage. All there…
EDITOR’S PICK: What it’s like to spend 2 years with a Rolex Datejust
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EDITOR’S PICK: What it’s like to spend 2 years with a Rolex Datejust

Editor’s Note: This review of the classic Rolex Datejust is a little different to the usual. While we generally spend a couple of days with a…
HANDS-ON: The Girard-Perregaux Laureato 38mm in gold — Italian industrialist chic
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HANDS-ON: The Girard-Perregaux Laureato 38mm in gold — Italian industrialist chic

An important part of the process when reviewing a watch is imagining who the watch is for. Sometimes this perceived wearer can be quite general:…
HANDS-ON: The Seiko Prospex SPB051 – an on point reinterpretation of the 62MAS
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HANDS-ON: The Seiko Prospex SPB051 – an on point reinterpretation of the 62MAS

Nothing gets a watch fan’s blood pumping quite like a new dive watch release from Seiko. And this year, our collective hearts were racing. With…
VIDEO: The Longines Flagship Heritage 60th Anniversary
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VIDEO: The Longines Flagship Heritage 60th Anniversary

The hardest thing when recreating a vintage watch design is knowing when to stop. Some changes — swapping the plexiglass crystal for sapphire, and upgrading the…
HANDS-ON: Get in the bling – Hublot’s Big Bang Steel Diamonds is a knockout
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HANDS-ON: Get in the bling – Hublot’s Big Bang Steel Diamonds is a knockout

Let’s face it, women are not buying women’s watches necessarily; they want a watch that does not discriminate, with a bit of bravado, whether by…
WHY I BOUGHT: The 2017 Rolex Sea-Dweller ref. 126600
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WHY I BOUGHT: The 2017 Rolex Sea-Dweller ref. 126600

Andy Zhang is among Australia’s most high-profile collectors — and highly active on social media. His pieces tend to inhabit the top end of town, and…
HANDS-ON: Linked in – the sleek new TAG Heuer Link Calibre 5
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HANDS-ON: Linked in – the sleek new TAG Heuer Link Calibre 5

For some, turning 30 is a daunting occasion. It’s an age when we’re expected to be mature and take life seriously. And just getting yourself…
LIST: Fight night – 5 key differences between the new (ref. 122600) and old (ref. 116600) Rolex Sea-Dweller
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LIST: Fight night – 5 key differences between the new (ref. 122600) and old (ref. 116600) Rolex Sea-Dweller

In case you missed it, here are the five major changes we saw on the Rolex Sea-Dweller reference 122600, when compared to its predecessor — the…
HANDS-ON: The TAG Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 7 GMT
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HANDS-ON: The TAG Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 7 GMT

With the long-awaited reissue of the Autavia topping the news out of TAG Heuer this year, there was yet another update to one of their…
IN-DEPTH: Smart and stealthy – the TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer 01 43mm in black ceramic
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IN-DEPTH: Smart and stealthy – the TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer 01 43mm in black ceramic

Story in a second: It’s one of the best modern sports chronographs of 2017. ’Nuff said. In two short years, TAG Heuer’s Carrera Heuer 01…
HANDS-ON: Smooth sailing – the Panerai Luminor 1950 PCYC 3 Days Chrono Flyback 
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HANDS-ON: Smooth sailing – the Panerai Luminor 1950 PCYC 3 Days Chrono Flyback 

In recent years, Panerai has changed tack — steering a little away from the purely hard-edged, masculine image that has characterised the brand’s more recent…
EDITOR’S PICK: Picking up speed with the Longines Railroad
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EDITOR’S PICK: Picking up speed with the Longines Railroad

Editor’s note: This Longines Railroad reissue manages to straddle a fine line — of being an authentic reproduction of a period piece that looks entirely contemporary…
HANDS-ON: The Rolex Sea-Dweller (ref. 126600)
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HANDS-ON: The Rolex Sea-Dweller (ref. 126600)

In the weeks leading up to Baselworld 2017, the speculation as to what Rolex would be releasing was rife. With astute watch collectors quickly pointing…
HANDS-ON: The unique Grand Seiko SBGA211 Snowflake 
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HANDS-ON: The unique Grand Seiko SBGA211 Snowflake 

Grand Seiko’s famous ‘Snowflake’ has been with us for quite some time now (it was first released, as the SBGA011, in 2010), and it’s quickly…
HANDS-ON: Raymond Weil Freelancer Calibre RW1212 – a new movement in the house
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HANDS-ON: Raymond Weil Freelancer Calibre RW1212 – a new movement in the house

Raymond Weil, one of the few independent, family-owned operations in the Swiss watch industry, marked their 40th birthday this year. And while I’m sure there…
IN-DEPTH: Get funky with the Oris Chronoris Date
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IN-DEPTH: Get funky with the Oris Chronoris Date

The story in a second: Disco might be dead, but the ’70s live on in Oris’ latest re-edition. A decade for experimentation, the ’70s was an…
VIDEO: Play of light – Raymond Weil’s Freelancer Chronograph
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VIDEO: Play of light – Raymond Weil’s Freelancer Chronograph

There’s a reason chronographs are one of the most perennially popular watch complications – they add a lot to a watch. Functionality, interesting design elements,…
HANDS-ON: The Montblanc TimeWalker Chronograph in red gold with brown dial
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HANDS-ON: The Montblanc TimeWalker Chronograph in red gold with brown dial

Last week, I was in the mountain town of Jackson, Wyoming with Montblanc. And while I’ll have to wait until SIHH 2018 to share most of…
VIDEO: The purity of the Grand Seiko Spring Drive Snowflake
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VIDEO: The purity of the Grand Seiko Spring Drive Snowflake

One of Grand Seiko’s most in-demand and instantly identifiable watches is the Snowflake, AKA the SBGA211. For many, this pure, and deceptively simple, watch epitomises…
IN-DEPTH: The Tudor Heritage Black Bay S&G
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IN-DEPTH: The Tudor Heritage Black Bay S&G

The story in a second:  Two-tone is back, baby! Steel and gold watches have been around for years. Hitting peak popularity around 30 years ago,…
VIDEO: All that glitters – the Tudor Heritage Black Bay S&G
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VIDEO: All that glitters – the Tudor Heritage Black Bay S&G

Around this time of the year I’m prone to a bit of the old ‘best watch’ game – running through my favourite releases in a…
HANDS-ON: Blue Monday – the Hublot Big Bang Unico Blue Sapphire 
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HANDS-ON: Blue Monday – the Hublot Big Bang Unico Blue Sapphire 

Hublot’s sapphire journey began with their ultra high-end MP-05 LaFerrari, a horological engine in the truest sense of the word, with 50 days of power…
MY WEEK WITH: The Rolex Cellini Time
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MY WEEK WITH: The Rolex Cellini Time

When the Rolex Cellini range was relaunched by Rolex in 2014 – including the Cellini Time – the General Manager of Rolex Australia, Patrick Boutellier,…
VIDEO: Step aside Patrimony and Calatrava, the Rolex Cellini Date is here to take you to your next function
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VIDEO: Step aside Patrimony and Calatrava, the Rolex Cellini Date is here to take you to your next function

The Rolex Cellini range could be described as ‘the Rolex you wear when you don’t want to (be seen to) wear a Rolex’. It is…
IN-DEPTH: The slender sexiness of the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic
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IN-DEPTH: The slender sexiness of the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic

The story in a second: Forget bling: thin is in, and Bulgari are king. The Octo Finissimo Automatic is the latest in Bulgari’s trio of…
IN-DEPTH: The Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Master Chronometer
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IN-DEPTH: The Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Master Chronometer

The story in a second: This year the Aqua Terra received a major upgrade, and now we’re seeing Omega’s staple in a whole new light.…
HANDS-ON: The funky, fun Dan Henry 1970 Diver Compressor
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HANDS-ON: The funky, fun Dan Henry 1970 Diver Compressor

If you’re here, then I can safely assume that you own a few watches, or at least that you’re into them. I’m also willing to…
VIDEO: The Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra – is it the only watch you need? 
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VIDEO: The Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra – is it the only watch you need? 

One of the secrets of the Omega Aqua Terra’s success is its versatile charm. In its dark-dialled and gold incarnations it’s super dressed-up, but put…
VIDEO: Rado’s Coupole Classic is an everyday hero
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VIDEO: Rado’s Coupole Classic is an everyday hero

One of the great paradoxes of the Swiss watch industry is that, broadly speaking, it is locked into a cycle that demands shiny new watch releases…
VIDEO: Get ready for summer with the new Omega Aqua Terra on rubber
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VIDEO: Get ready for summer with the new Omega Aqua Terra on rubber

I didn’t appreciate just how good the new Master Chronometer Omega Aqua Terras were until I spent some proper time with them. And now that…
HANDS-ON: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Duoface in pink gold
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HANDS-ON: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Duoface in pink gold

Believe it or not, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso is one of the original sports watches. The oft-quoted origin story about this iconic rectangle is that it…
VIDEO: Old meets new in the Rado HyperChrome 1616 
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VIDEO: Old meets new in the Rado HyperChrome 1616 

When we think Rado, we tend not to think chunky, ’70s-inspired dive watch. We’re much more likely to lean towards chic ceramic minimalism, or perhaps…
HANDS-ON: Janus-faced – the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Moon
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HANDS-ON: Janus-faced – the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Moon

It’s fair to say that, for most people, Jaeger-LeCoultre in 2017 has been synonymous with the Master Control series we’ve spoken about at length. On the…
VIDEO: Wrist appeal – the Tudor Black Bay 41
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VIDEO: Wrist appeal – the Tudor Black Bay 41

Tudor’s Black Bay has evolved from a straight-up tool-like diver to an all-encompassing collection that has your wrist covered from dress to diver and any…
INTRODUCING: Sporty but simple – the Montblanc TimeWalker Date Automatic
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INTRODUCING: Sporty but simple – the Montblanc TimeWalker Date Automatic

Soon after the introduction of the motor car came the introduction of motorsports. Our inherently competitive nature driving us in our search for speed and…
VIDEO: We had a barman make the cocktails that inspired Seiko’s Cocktail Time watches, and it went quite well
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VIDEO: We had a barman make the cocktails that inspired Seiko’s Cocktail Time watches, and it went quite well

We’ve been hitting the bottle this week, but not for the usual reasons. No, this week we’re celebrating that riot of colour and fun that…
VIDEO: Dial it up to 11 with the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time (refs SRPB41, SRPB43 & SRPB46)
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VIDEO: Dial it up to 11 with the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time (refs SRPB41, SRPB43 & SRPB46)

If you’re ‘into’ watches, it’s easy to fall into a  perception that a higher price naturally equates to higher value and quality. However, Seiko’s colourful…
HANDS-ON: The Zenith Cronometro Tipo CP-2
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HANDS-ON: The Zenith Cronometro Tipo CP-2

There are a few select words and phrases regarding vintage watches that, when said, are sure to light the fires of enthusiasm inside a collector.…
HANDS-ON: Simply masterful — the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Geographic
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HANDS-ON: Simply masterful — the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Geographic

Twenty-five years ago Jaeger-LeCoultre released the Master Control collection, a line of watches dedicated to the sort of traditional high-quality watchmaking for which the Le…
VIDEO: The Cartier Tank Américaine, now in steel
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VIDEO: The Cartier Tank Américaine, now in steel

As Sandra so helpfully informed us yesterday, Cartier introduced the Tank Américaine in 1989. A bulked-up version of the Cintrée, with broad, muscly brancards, this…
INSIGHT: The 100 year history of the Cartier Tank, and the people who made it famous
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INSIGHT: The 100 year history of the Cartier Tank, and the people who made it famous

For any designer, regardless of product type, the holy grail is to create an object that so perfectly balances form and function and so elegantly…
HANDS-ON: Cartier’s centenary and the Tank Louis Cartier 
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HANDS-ON: Cartier’s centenary and the Tank Louis Cartier 

It’s hard to overstate the importance of Cartier’s Tank. Not just in the rarefied world of watch design, but in the much broader fields of…
HANDS-ON REVIEW: Eyes on the prize – the Longines Avigation BigEye 
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HANDS-ON REVIEW: Eyes on the prize – the Longines Avigation BigEye 

By now it should come as no surprise that Longines is a master when it comes to heritage reissues. The company has a proven track record almost…
HANDS-ON: Beautiful blue – The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Réserve de Marche
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HANDS-ON: Beautiful blue – The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Réserve de Marche

There’s a running joke in the Time+Tide office about my proclivity for “beautiful blue” dials –I once managed to say it a few too many…
MY 6 MONTHS WITH: The TAG Heuer Monaco Calibre 11 (ref. CAW211P)
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MY 6 MONTHS WITH: The TAG Heuer Monaco Calibre 11 (ref. CAW211P)

When I go to the pinpoint the exact moment in time I decided that I wanted a particular watch, there’s almost always a common denominator:…
INSIGHT: 2 takes on the Rolex Sky-Dweller from people who bought it
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INSIGHT: 2 takes on the Rolex Sky-Dweller from people who bought it

Reviewing watches like the Sky-Dweller is all well and good, but we’re (usually) quite detached about it. So we decided to find the opinions of…
HANDS-ON: Seiko shakes it up with the complicated Presage Cocktail Time power reserve (ref. SSA346)
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HANDS-ON: Seiko shakes it up with the complicated Presage Cocktail Time power reserve (ref. SSA346)

Last year, Seiko’s mainstream, mid-tier mechanical line, Presage, went global, with a collection of dressy options (including a particularly outstanding chronograph). This year Seiko expanded…
INTRODUCING: Evergreen design – the Rado Ceramica 
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INTRODUCING: Evergreen design – the Rado Ceramica 

Rado is synonymous with ceramic. The brand pioneered the use of the material, creating its very own niche along the way. With its combination of…
IN-DEPTH: The Rolex Sky-Dweller comes down to earth
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IN-DEPTH: The Rolex Sky-Dweller comes down to earth

The story in a second It’s one of the hottest watches of 2017, and here’s why… For years, the Sky-Dweller has been one of the…
HANDS-ON: The Franck Muller Cintrée Curvex Jumping Hours Tourbillon
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HANDS-ON: The Franck Muller Cintrée Curvex Jumping Hours Tourbillon

Earlier this week we showed you Franck Muller’s Skeleton Tourbillon, a sculptural wonder that let the movement shine. Today we’ve got a different take on…
INTRODUCING: Return to form – the IWC Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar Chronograph
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INTRODUCING: Return to form – the IWC Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar Chronograph

Until its relaunch earlier this year, the IWC Da Vinci collection was sometimes overlooked, and unfairly so, as it has housed several “firsts” for the company. First…
IN-DEPTH: The Oris Big Crown ProPilot Worldtimer has an impressive party trick in the bezel
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IN-DEPTH: The Oris Big Crown ProPilot Worldtimer has an impressive party trick in the bezel

The story in a second It’s all in the bezel. One of the more interesting watches to come across my desk in recent months is…
EDITOR’S PICK: Turtle power! We review Seiko’s Prospex SRP77X divers
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EDITOR’S PICK: Turtle power! We review Seiko’s Prospex SRP77X divers

Editor’s Note: Seiko’s re-released ‘Turtle’ is rapidly becoming an essential in any self-respecting watch collector’s roll. And given the winning combination of heritage and quality at a…
HANDS-ON: When your hands are tied, consensually – Bulgari Serpenti Skin collection
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HANDS-ON: When your hands are tied, consensually – Bulgari Serpenti Skin collection

Ancient Greek and Roman mythology furnish Bulgari with emblems from across the epochs, but their love affair with bold women in history also holds sway…
EDITOR’S PICK: Is the Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39 the only watch you’ll ever need?
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EDITOR’S PICK: Is the Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39 the only watch you’ll ever need?

Editor’s Note: If you’re looking for your ‘one good watch’ something that goes with everything and can go with you everywhere, the fresh Rolex OP…
HANDS-ON: The complete package – Ulysse Nardin’s Marine Tourbillon
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HANDS-ON: The complete package – Ulysse Nardin’s Marine Tourbillon

When it was originally conceived, the tourbillon was a technical solution to a specific problem — the impact of gravity on the accuracy of a…
IN-DEPTH: Ostentatiously stealthy – the Hublot Big Bang Ferrari Unico in carbon
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IN-DEPTH: Ostentatiously stealthy – the Hublot Big Bang Ferrari Unico in carbon

The story in a second Got a blacked-out 488 rolling in and looking for the perfect watch to match? Read on. Hublot are masters of…
MY YEAR WITH: The Rolex Submariner 116610LV – AKA ‘The Hulk’
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MY YEAR WITH: The Rolex Submariner 116610LV – AKA ‘The Hulk’

Last month I celebrated a particularly significant anniversary. I’ve spent 12 happy months with the Rolex Submariner ref. 116610LV – better known as ‘The Hulk’.…
HANDS-ON: Take the plunge with the Raymond Weil Freelancer Diver
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HANDS-ON: Take the plunge with the Raymond Weil Freelancer Diver

Raymond Weil’s Freelancer is the sort of watch that’s an essential in any brand’s collection — a no fuss, utilitarian diver that’s ready for duty…
HANDS-ON: The Longines Legend Diver, now on mesh 
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HANDS-ON: The Longines Legend Diver, now on mesh 

Earlier this year we had a look at one of the classic watches from Longines’ catalogue, the Legend Diver – a heritage diver inspired by…
INTRODUCING: The Ulysse Nardin Diver Le Locle – a forgotten classic, revisited
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INTRODUCING: The Ulysse Nardin Diver Le Locle – a forgotten classic, revisited

Imagine you were suddenly launched back in time and onto the deck of a naval ship in the second half of the 19th century. What’s…
VIDEO: The Tudor Black Bay Chrono – what it’s really like on the wrist
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VIDEO: The Tudor Black Bay Chrono – what it’s really like on the wrist

Earlier this week we ran a thousand or so words on the Tudor Black Bay Chrono, along with some pretty crispy pics, which are –…
IN-DEPTH: Tudor’s Black Bay Chrono – greater than the sum of its parts?
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IN-DEPTH: Tudor’s Black Bay Chrono – greater than the sum of its parts?

The story in a second The Black Bay gets complicated and Tudor adds a surprising twist in the movement… Over the years Tudor has proved…
HANDS-ON: A softer shape – the Bulgari Octo Roma
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HANDS-ON: A softer shape – the Bulgari Octo Roma

“When in Rome, do as the Romans do”, rather ironically, is not a saying that appears to be said very often around the watch design…
HANDS-ON: Undeniably impressive – the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang 45mm Sapphire
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HANDS-ON: Undeniably impressive – the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang 45mm Sapphire

The Spirit Of Big Bang is one of my favourite lines from Hublot. Partially that’s down to my occasionally contrarian nature wanting to stand out…
HANDS-ON: A charming surprise – the Oris Big Crown 1917 
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HANDS-ON: A charming surprise – the Oris Big Crown 1917 

Oris has developed a bit of a reputation for consistently releasing surprising vintage-inspired pieces. Having said that, their Big Crown 1917 is a little more…
IN-DEPTH: Is the Seiko Prospex SLA017 62MAS re-creation their best dive watch ever?
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IN-DEPTH: Is the Seiko Prospex SLA017 62MAS re-creation their best dive watch ever?

The story in a second The most eagerly awaited dive watch release from Seiko…ever? Seiko were relative latecomers to the professional dive watch game, coming…
HANDS-ON: The Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Horograph
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HANDS-ON: The Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Horograph

Earlier this year Bell & Ross released a pair of their trademark square watches that demonstrated quite a different take on their perennial aviation theme.…
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…
HANDS-ON: A traveller’s twin-set – Panerai’s Radiomir 1940 3 Days GMT PAM 628 and PAM 657
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HANDS-ON: A traveller’s twin-set – Panerai’s Radiomir 1940 3 Days GMT PAM 628 and PAM 657

Over the last few years, Panerai has gone to a lot of effort to evolve their offering. The foundation pieces are still there – aggressively…
HANDS-ON: The Blancpain Tribute to Fifty Fathoms MIL-SPEC – a modern take on military style
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HANDS-ON: The Blancpain Tribute to Fifty Fathoms MIL-SPEC – a modern take on military style

Blancpain has an excellent history in dive watches, and among the most coveted are the military-issued pieces. In this already hyper-specialised niche, the MIL-SPEC I…
HANDS-ON: Aggressively monochrome – the blacked-out Bulgari Octo Ultranero
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HANDS-ON: Aggressively monochrome – the blacked-out Bulgari Octo Ultranero

With its intensely angular octagonal case, it’s easy to see why Bulgari’s Octo collection is a cult favourite. And the latest versions take the model…
HANDS-ON: A winning combination – the yellow gold, Cerachrom and Oysterflex Rolex Daytona (ref. 116518LN) 
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HANDS-ON: A winning combination – the yellow gold, Cerachrom and Oysterflex Rolex Daytona (ref. 116518LN) 

When I first saw the new gold Daytonas at Basel, I didn’t quite know what to make of them. After the phenomenal success of last…
MY 6 MONTHS WITH: The Tudor Pelagos LHD
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MY 6 MONTHS WITH: The Tudor Pelagos LHD

Late last year I celebrated a milestone birthday, turning the big three-zero. After coming to terms with the death of my twenties and realising that…
EDITOR’S PICK: Always evolving – the Hublot Big Bang Meca-10
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EDITOR’S PICK: Always evolving – the Hublot Big Bang Meca-10

Editor’s Note: This year Hublot released several golden new Meca-10s, and we were surprised at just how different they looked to the original. Before we…
VIDEO: One for the ladies – the Rado HyperChrome Captain Cook in white
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VIDEO: One for the ladies – the Rado HyperChrome Captain Cook in white

So far this week we’ve looked at the larger 45mm Captain Cook and the smaller vintage versions. To round out the trifecta, we’re taking this bright…
INTRODUCING: The Bell & Ross BR V2-94 Vintage Chronograph
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INTRODUCING: The Bell & Ross BR V2-94 Vintage Chronograph

When I hear the words Bell & Ross, I immediately picture square watches inspired by flight instruments – watches like the iconic BR01 or its…
MY WATCH STORY: Will’s Perrelet Dual Time Skeleton Chronograph
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MY WATCH STORY: Will’s Perrelet Dual Time Skeleton Chronograph

A lot of watch conversation happens in high places. So it should come as no surprise that our recent trip to Monaco, where we spent…
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…
IN-DEPTH: The Rado HyperChrome Captain Cook – one of the best reissues of 2017
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IN-DEPTH: The Rado HyperChrome Captain Cook – one of the best reissues of 2017

The story in a second Who expected a drool-worthy heritage reissue from ceramic focused Rado at Baselworld? No one, that’s who. While Rado is particularly…
HANDS-ON: Dark and deadly – the Grand Seiko Black Ceramic Spring Drive Chronograph GMT (ref. SBGC221)
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HANDS-ON: Dark and deadly – the Grand Seiko Black Ceramic Spring Drive Chronograph GMT (ref. SBGC221)

To be honest, when I first saw Grand Seiko’s contemporary-looking new modular ceramic Spring Drives, I was on the fence. I didn’t expect it, and…
VIDEO: The heavy metal hardware that is the brand new TAG Heuer Senna Heuer 01 with Link bracelet
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VIDEO: The heavy metal hardware that is the brand new TAG Heuer Senna Heuer 01 with Link bracelet

TAG Heuer is not a brand to waste an occasion, and with Chris Hemsworth, his mate Matt Damon and a cast of VIPs all staying in…
INTRODUCING: A different kind of dive watch – the Oris Regulateur ‘Der Meistertaucher’
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INTRODUCING: A different kind of dive watch – the Oris Regulateur ‘Der Meistertaucher’

If you dive, or even if you don’t, then you may know that a diver’s regulator is the hub of their equipment – it is…
EDITOR’S PICK: Not your average chronograph – the Montblanc Homage to Nicolas Rieussec II Limited Edition
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EDITOR’S PICK: Not your average chronograph – the Montblanc Homage to Nicolas Rieussec II Limited Edition

Editor’s Note: For my money, the Rieussec is one of the most interesting collections in Montblanc’s fine watchmaking line up. And, like most of the…
VIDEO: The new Rolex Sea-Dweller (ref. 126600) – live on the wrist
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VIDEO: The new Rolex Sea-Dweller (ref. 126600) – live on the wrist

Given that 2017 marks the 50th anniversary of the Sea-Dweller, Rolex’s iconic deep diver, we were pretty confident that we were going to see an…
HANDS-ON: Small changes make a big impact – the Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days Accio Automatic (PAM 682)
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HANDS-ON: Small changes make a big impact – the Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days Accio Automatic (PAM 682)

It’s been a strong year for the Submersible collection, with Panerai hitting home runs with the latest Bronzo, the ingenious BMG-Tech and the luxe lusciousness of…
VIDEO: There’s more to the Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic True Second than meets the eye
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VIDEO: There’s more to the Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic True Second than meets the eye

At first glance the Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic True Second seems simple enough, with its round 39.6mm case in satin-brushed steel and uncluttered dial. Closer examination reveals…
HANDS-ON: Ulysse Nardin’s surprise sailing watch – the Marine Regatta
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HANDS-ON: Ulysse Nardin’s surprise sailing watch – the Marine Regatta

Ulysse Nardin made their name way back in 1846 making marine chronometres – highly accurate ship’s clocks that were an essential navigational tool in the times…
HANDS-ON: Hublot takes matching your watch to your suit to the next level with the Classic Fusion Italia Independent
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HANDS-ON: Hublot takes matching your watch to your suit to the next level with the Classic Fusion Italia Independent

Aside from Big Bangs, Hublot is perhaps best known for their prolific, and occasionally surprising, partnerships. One of the most interesting, from a design and technique…