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HANDS-ON: The Monta Oceanking, a watch price-positioned between Seiko and Tudor
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HANDS-ON: The Monta Oceanking, a watch price-positioned between Seiko and Tudor

When the Monta Oceanking arrived one day, I didn’t quite know what to make of it. Luckily, I was able to secure a phone interview…
Tasneem’s Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch connects him to more people on earth than he knew before
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Tasneem’s Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch connects him to more people on earth than he knew before

This week’s gone full Speedmaster. On Saturday, it was the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 13 mission, deemed to be a “successful failure”, because there…
Olive and rose gold is the dream combination we still cannot get over, especially in this Rolex Day-Date 40
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Olive and rose gold is the dream combination we still cannot get over, especially in this Rolex Day-Date 40

Editor’s note: With Rolex still yet to release a new watch in 2020, and with no release date in sight, we’ve gone back through the archives to uncover…
INTRODUCING: The Swatch Sistem51 receives an elegance upgrade with the Petite Seconde
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INTRODUCING: The Swatch Sistem51 receives an elegance upgrade with the Petite Seconde

The Swatch Sistem51 collection centres its value proposition around two things the rest of the Swiss watch industry finds very much at odds — technical innovation…
What Sealed The Deal – Buffy’s Cartier Pasha, a weird, wonderful and waterproof oddity
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What Sealed The Deal – Buffy’s Cartier Pasha, a weird, wonderful and waterproof oddity

The Cartier Pasha is a watch surrounded by curiosity, so let's find out what made Buffy decide to pick up one of these interesting watches.
VIDEO: The Grand Seiko SLGA001 is big and brawny, but make no mistake, it has brains too
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VIDEO: The Grand Seiko SLGA001 is big and brawny, but make no mistake, it has brains too

There’s no doubt about it. The latest 47mm professional dive watch from Grand Seiko makes a dramatic first impression, but that shouldn’t overshadow just how…
A short history of DOXA, the brand that was almost lost to history
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A short history of DOXA, the brand that was almost lost to history

The dusty shelves of antique stores and less-trafficked avenues of eBay are full of watch brands whose glory days are well behind them. DOXA, who…
James’ Longines HydroConquest hit the deck when he fell off his bike, but it’s still ticking
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James’ Longines HydroConquest hit the deck when he fell off his bike, but it’s still ticking

Does the name James Robinson look familiar? That might be because James is part of the team here at Time+Tide Watches and he writes quite…
VIDEO: The Seiko SPB149J is a 2020 reimagining of the brand’s first-ever dive watch
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VIDEO: The Seiko SPB149J is a 2020 reimagining of the brand’s first-ever dive watch

We’ve become accustomed to the sight of a vintage reissue in the watch world. Some are good, some are just plain opportunistic and unimaginative, and…
The bar for car and watchmaker collabs is now very high, and Zenith’s Defy El Primero 21 Land Rover smashes it
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The bar for car and watchmaker collabs is now very high, and Zenith’s Defy El Primero 21 Land Rover smashes it

Let’s not mince words. Watch and carmakers have been jointly responsible for some very, very lazy collaborative timepieces. I won’t pick on too many examples ……
INTRODUCING: The TAG Heuer Aquaracer GMT with black and blue bezel. Shut the garage door, Batman!
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INTRODUCING: The TAG Heuer Aquaracer GMT with black and blue bezel. Shut the garage door, Batman!

TAG Heuer has beefed up its popular Aquaracer GMT lineup with their latest release – the TAG Heuer Aquaracer GMT Ref. WAY201T.BA0927. And is it just…
The Audemars Piguet [Re]master01 Selfwinding Chronograph is like a remastered classic on vinyl, played on crystal clear modern speakers and turned up to 11
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The Audemars Piguet [Re]master01 Selfwinding Chronograph is like a remastered classic on vinyl, played on crystal clear modern speakers and turned up to 11

In what we hope will be the first of many watches to be unveiled in these dark times, Audemars Piguet has recently released their latest…
The pointy end of the Timex revival, a short history of the breakout Marlin collection
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The pointy end of the Timex revival, a short history of the breakout Marlin collection

When it comes to celebrity endorsements, Patrick Swayze’s sixth cousin once removed John Cameron Swayze is simply not modern watch brand ambassador material. A news…
INTRODUCING: The glacial glory of the Glashütte Original Sixties blue Annual Edition for 2020
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INTRODUCING: The glacial glory of the Glashütte Original Sixties blue Annual Edition for 2020

Bold colours and textures. That’s how you could quickly sum up the Sixties collection that has been the vintage-inspired darling of the Glashütte Original lineup…
VIDEO: Exploring the Bulgari Octo Finissimo 100m Stainless Steel, which is in pole position for best steel sports watch of 2020
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VIDEO: Exploring the Bulgari Octo Finissimo 100m Stainless Steel, which is in pole position for best steel sports watch of 2020

With the possibility that yet more brands will not release watches this year, following suit with Patek Philippe, the field for the best new watches…
HANDS-ON: The Seiko SPB149J
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HANDS-ON: The Seiko SPB149J

Dive watches have come a very long way in 55 years. It was 1965 when Seiko first dipped their toe into the waters of serious…
INTRODUCING: The Sinn EZM 12, a German Design Award-winning watch for the sanitary conscious
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INTRODUCING: The Sinn EZM 12, a German Design Award-winning watch for the sanitary conscious

Editor’s note: When this landed in our inbox with imagery of surgical scrubs, a soapy petri dish and a headline along the lines of ‘finally,…
IN-DEPTH: The DOXA SUB 200
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IN-DEPTH: The DOXA SUB 200

DOXA’s revival is something easily missed if you’re not paying close attention. Vintage-inspired or re-issued dive watches aren’t exactly selling for double the retail price…
MICRO MONDAYS: Introducing a new weekly series starring the world’s best microbrands, kicking off with William Wood Watches!
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MICRO MONDAYS: Introducing a new weekly series starring the world’s best microbrands, kicking off with William Wood Watches!

I don’t know how many times I’ve introduced a new segment, column or series on Time+Tide over the last six years. But I’d be prepared…
INTRODUCING: The perfect date night, Mido Baroncelli Big Date Limited Edition
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INTRODUCING: The perfect date night, Mido Baroncelli Big Date Limited Edition

The unending pursuit by watch companies of the most commercially successful blue dial watch with integrated steel bracelet has left a lot of empty space…
Long read: Omega De Ville Co-Axial Escapement Limited Edition, a piece of watchmaking history
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Long read: Omega De Ville Co-Axial Escapement Limited Edition, a piece of watchmaking history

George Daniels is almost universally recognised as the greatest watchmaker of his lifetime, and even if you haven’t heard of him, you might have seen…
In these crazy times, Hamilton’s quirky sci-fi release makes perfect sense
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In these crazy times, Hamilton’s quirky sci-fi release makes perfect sense

When it comes to the dress code for our post-apocalyptic future, the Mad Max films wrote the rulebook. Essentially, what they prescribe is an “anything…
Everything you need to know about Unimatic
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Everything you need to know about Unimatic

Unless you’ve been practising a technological and communications ban as well as self-isolation, you no doubt will have heard about the Unimatic x Massena LAB…
Grand Seiko ups the ante – on itself – with the SLGH002, where classic meets cutting edge
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Grand Seiko ups the ante – on itself – with the SLGH002, where classic meets cutting edge

Seiko is a brand that is well accustomed to competing with itself. Both to raise the bar for the brand’s watches, and for the betterment…
The Longines Conquest V.H.P. Collection now comes on a leather strap, here’s a collection review from the Sydney QVB Longines Boutique
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The Longines Conquest V.H.P. Collection now comes on a leather strap, here’s a collection review from the Sydney QVB Longines Boutique

What a difference two years makes. In 2018, I introduced this until now unpublished video by saying that — shock, horror — we were reviewing…
IN-DEPTH: Grand Seiko Movements – Part II, the Spring Drives
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IN-DEPTH: Grand Seiko Movements – Part II, the Spring Drives

If you haven’t yet read Part I, find the full article right here.  This year, to mark its 60th anniversary, Grand Seiko has introduced two…
RECOMMENDED READING: Taking the DOXA SUB 200 over the water, but not into it
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RECOMMENDED READING: Taking the DOXA SUB 200 over the water, but not into it

Kayaking isn’t the sport that immediately comes to mind when you think of DOXA, given that your DOXA is most comfortable hundreds of metres under…
IN-DEPTH: Grand Seiko Movements – Part I, the Mechanicals
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IN-DEPTH: Grand Seiko Movements – Part I, the Mechanicals

It’s a pretty big deal for any watch company to launch an entirely new movement – let alone two new movements at once. But this…
London, New York, Paris, Tokyo: The limited edition Hublots that celebrate the big 4 cities
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London, New York, Paris, Tokyo: The limited edition Hublots that celebrate the big 4 cities

Hublot has decided to celebrate their love of Britain’s capital city in quite a literal way – by producing this, the Hublot Classic Fusion Special…
A powerful demonstration of why magnetism matters, with the Baume & Mercier Baumatic
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A powerful demonstration of why magnetism matters, with the Baume & Mercier Baumatic

Daniel Braillard, the COO of Baume & Mercier, is itching to show me something. The pleasantries ahead of the interview are going on, but he…
INTRODUCING: The Franck Muller Vanguard Classic that can take you from boardroom to beach
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INTRODUCING: The Franck Muller Vanguard Classic that can take you from boardroom to beach

Fans of Franck Muller will know there is something in the Vanguard collection for everyone. With more than 30 different references in the current lineup,…
IN-DEPTH: The DOXA SUB 1500T
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IN-DEPTH: The DOXA SUB 1500T

Within DOXA’s lineup of tributes to its 1967-born icon, the SUB 300, the SUB 1500T poses the burning question none of us knew we were…
INTRODUCING: The Chanel J12 X-Ray is the clarity you need in your life
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INTRODUCING: The Chanel J12 X-Ray is the clarity you need in your life

Transparency is almost always a good thing, be it in political donations, corporate bonuses or who your local member of parliament is having lunch with.…
IN-DEPTH: The Apple Watch Series 5 review for people on the go
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IN-DEPTH: The Apple Watch Series 5 review for people on the go

As I mentioned in my video review of the Apple Watch Series 5, this isn’t the sort of watch that Time+Tide typically reviews. But since…
The 2020 TAG Heuer Connected Watch Generation Three is the marriage of Switzerland and Silicon Valley that had to happen
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The 2020 TAG Heuer Connected Watch Generation Three is the marriage of Switzerland and Silicon Valley that had to happen

The latest generation of the TAG Heuer Connected Watch has just been released and it represents a major and — practically everyone would agree — welcome…
INTRODUCING: The Grand Seiko SLGA001 is their best dive watch yet
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INTRODUCING: The Grand Seiko SLGA001 is their best dive watch yet

This year is a big one for Grand Seiko as it is the 60th anniversary of the brand, a number already made special with several…
HANDS-ON: William Wood The Red Watch
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HANDS-ON: William Wood The Red Watch

Emerging watchmakers face the near-Sisyphean task of standing out in a sea of low-budget options all vying for market dominance and social media influence. When…
Was this the greatest limited edition Seiko of 2019?
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Was this the greatest limited edition Seiko of 2019?

Editor’s note: Seiko dropped what seemed like an innumerable amount of limited edition timepieces in 2019, and that got us thinking – which one was…
Three things we’re *really* digging about the Zenith X Revolution El Primero A3818 Revival
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Three things we’re *really* digging about the Zenith X Revolution El Primero A3818 Revival

Last week, Zenith and Revolution magazine, as well as sister publication The Rake, dropped this – the El Primero A3818 Revival “Cover Girl”. This watch is…
INTRODUCING: The triple threat of the Franck Muller Master Banker in steel
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INTRODUCING: The triple threat of the Franck Muller Master Banker in steel

Franck Muller is known as the Master of Complications, and for good reason. Almost none of the watches produced by the Genevan watchmaker are straightforward,…
Completing the HSNY Watchmaking 101-103 course, the “closest thing to giving something life” a man can get
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Completing the HSNY Watchmaking 101-103 course, the “closest thing to giving something life” a man can get

Editor’s note: Time+Tide Watches is very proud to be the first official media partner of the Horological Society of New York in history. Over this…
HANDS-ON: The revelatory Franck Muller Color Dreams
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HANDS-ON: The revelatory Franck Muller Color Dreams

One of the biggest perks about this job is discovering things that I previously wouldn’t have known about myself. Now, I know that sounds both…
Why tourbillons are more accessible than ever thanks to the TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre Heuer 02T
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Why tourbillons are more accessible than ever thanks to the TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre Heuer 02T

Editor’s note: The tourbillon is an anachronism that is representative of the watch industry as a whole in a little way. It was conceived hundreds…
What Sealed The Deal – Andrio’s Patek Philippe Aquanaut ref. 5167A-001
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What Sealed The Deal – Andrio’s Patek Philippe Aquanaut ref. 5167A-001

We were the stars of the show at the first ever Time+Tide event in Brisbane a few weeks back. That is, until Andrio turned up…
The revitalising energy of the Tudor Black Bay ref. 79220N
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The revitalising energy of the Tudor Black Bay ref. 79220N

Editor’s note: The Tudor Black Bay symbolised a new chapter in the journey of the Rolex-owned watchmaker, with the decision to look back into their…
HANDS-ON: Oris Big Crown Bronze Pointer Date
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HANDS-ON: Oris Big Crown Bronze Pointer Date

I have to admit that up until this month I all but ignored bronze watches. It seemed like a lingering trend that just didn’t make…
RECOMMENDED READING: Is the DOXA SUB 200 Professional good value?
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RECOMMENDED READING: Is the DOXA SUB 200 Professional good value?

This review of the DOXA SUB 200 Professional by our friends at Hodinkee nails the good, the great and the not quite perfect details of…
Genesis, with a twist: The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Black Ceramic
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Genesis, with a twist: The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Black Ceramic

Editor’s note: The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms is, in the context of a fit-for-purpose dive watch, the original. Nothing like it had come before, and because…
Why it’s so challenging to paint a Franck Muller dial
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Why it’s so challenging to paint a Franck Muller dial

Editor’s note: Franck Muller are known for their incredibly complex movements, wonderfully curved case designs, and brightly coloured dials. But did you know that each…
IN-DEPTH: Exploring 3 eras of the Rolex Datejust – Part 1
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IN-DEPTH: Exploring 3 eras of the Rolex Datejust – Part 1

The clichés applied to these watches are endless: iconic, archetypal, essential … and the list goes on. What can be said about the Rolex Datejust…
Gunmetal greatness with the Casio G-Shock GMW-B5000V
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Gunmetal greatness with the Casio G-Shock GMW-B5000V

Editor’s note: The one-watch collection is forever in the back of the minds of watch collectors, as a consideration of how one’s tastes might look…
HANDS-ON: Vacheron Constantin Égérie Self-winding with Date, and Égérie Moon Phase
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HANDS-ON: Vacheron Constantin Égérie Self-winding with Date, and Égérie Moon Phase

Launching a completely new watch collection (starting-from-a-blank-page new, not variations on an existing line) is a high-risk game that involves huge costs: the cost of…
What Sealed The Deal: Ben’s Bulgari Diagono Scuba
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What Sealed The Deal: Ben’s Bulgari Diagono Scuba

Ben came into the Time+Tide offices to buy a NATO strap for his TAG Heuer Monaco. But the conversation quickly turned to the unusual Bulgari…
What Sealed The Deal – James’s Baume & Mercier Capeland Chronograph
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What Sealed The Deal – James’s Baume & Mercier Capeland Chronograph

Well, this is a bit different to a normal What Sealed The Deal … seeing as this Baume & Mercier Capeland Chronograph is actually my watch.…
Breguet travel watches and the spirit of exploration – the Hora Mundi ref. 5717
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Breguet travel watches and the spirit of exploration – the Hora Mundi ref. 5717

Editor’s note: Breguet has a remarkable history of producing clocks and watches that were designed for travel. Whether it’s the marine chronometers made to set…
INTRODUCING: The Batavi Kosmopoliet GMT
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INTRODUCING: The Batavi Kosmopoliet GMT

Hailing from Amsterdam, Batavi watches are a microbrand keen on paying homage to the famous tool watches of yesteryear, with a modern and novel twist.…
Franck Muller offers watchmaking that comes from the heart
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Franck Muller offers watchmaking that comes from the heart

Editor’s note: Today, love is in the air. Florists are being run off their feet, restaurants are booked out and Cupid has spent the week…
RECOMMENDED WATCHING: Giving birth to the Nicholas Hacko NH2 Timascus
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RECOMMENDED WATCHING: Giving birth to the Nicholas Hacko NH2 Timascus

It’s very easy to get caught up in the aesthetics of a watch and subsequently make a judgement call based purely on how it looks…
INTRODUCING: Is this the HydroConquest that Longines had to make?
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INTRODUCING: Is this the HydroConquest that Longines had to make?

Need to know Well, I bet nobody saw this coming … another day, another dive watch with a green dial. But is this new Longines…
This Chopard L.U.C XP is a dress watch with a difference
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This Chopard L.U.C XP is a dress watch with a difference

Editor’s note: First released at Baselworld 2017, Chopard’s L.U.C XP turned heads from the moment it was unveiled. And, as we wrote at the time,…
The soft, flowing lines of the Hublot Classic Fusion Ferrari GT
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The soft, flowing lines of the Hublot Classic Fusion Ferrari GT

Editor’s note: After we were recently witness to Hublot’s latest novelties released in Dubai, it’s worth taking another look at one of the most innovative…
First look at the DOXA SUB 200 on summer-ready rubber straps
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First look at the DOXA SUB 200 on summer-ready rubber straps

The GPHG-nominated DOXA SUB 200 has succeeded in capturing the watch world’s attention since its unveiling at Baselworld 2019, what with its vibrant dial options,…
The dial on on this Rado is absolutely crazy …
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The dial on on this Rado is absolutely crazy …

Rado are well known for their collaborations with important designers from around the world. Famous names who have designed watches for Rado include English product…
INTRODUCING: The Timex M79 Automatic, the Batman of the people?
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INTRODUCING: The Timex M79 Automatic, the Batman of the people?

Timex have kicked off their 2020 novelty releases with an exciting – for those with no signs of Batman fatigue – but fairly unadventurous move.…
Why the Breguet Classique 5177 deserves a much closer look
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Why the Breguet Classique 5177 deserves a much closer look

Editor’s note: At a quick glance, the world of high-end dress watches appears relatively same-same, with the important qualities of each piece only coming to…
Why is the Omega Seamaster Professional 300M such a good daily wear?
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Why is the Omega Seamaster Professional 300M such a good daily wear?

Editor’s note: If it can be the daily wear of James Bond, it can be yours, too. But how does the Omega Seamaster Professional 300M…
RECOMMENDED WATCHING: Rolex Yacht-Master Vs. Omega Seamaster
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RECOMMENDED WATCHING: Rolex Yacht-Master Vs. Omega Seamaster

Rolex vs. Omega is an age-old debate that has seemingly raged since time immemorial in the horological community. However, the watches in question have always…
INTRODUCING: The bold and blue Grand Seiko 60th Anniversary
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INTRODUCING: The bold and blue Grand Seiko 60th Anniversary

Most brands enjoy celebrating anniversaries based around the centenary, but not Grand Seiko, and it actually makes sense. In watchmaking, the number 60 is significantly…
RECOMMENDED WATCHING: The Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 explained
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RECOMMENDED WATCHING: The Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 explained

At the beginning of last year, the famed Le Brassus-based watchmaker Audemars Piguet released their first totally new collection in decades, the Audemars Piguet Code…
INTRODUCING: The Seiko Astron Novak Djokovic 2020 Limited Edition
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INTRODUCING: The Seiko Astron Novak Djokovic 2020 Limited Edition

Seventeen-time Grand Slam Champion Novak Djokovic has once again teamed up with long-term sponsor Seiko to create this — the Seiko Astron Novak Djokovic 2020…
Up close with the Longines Master Collection
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Up close with the Longines Master Collection

Editor’s note: The Longines Master Collection is one of the current pillars of the brand, offering you everything you want in a classic dress watch,…
RECOMMENDED READING: The remarkable innovation of the Patek Philippe Solar Clock
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RECOMMENDED READING: The remarkable innovation of the Patek Philippe Solar Clock

While Patek Philippe are kept most popularly in the mind today through a handful of steel sports watches and the lyrics of chart-topping songs, the…
4 of the most surprising Rado watches of 2019
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4 of the most surprising Rado watches of 2019

2019 was the year that Rado solidified their intent to deliver watches that not only pleased a loyal fanbase but surprised and captured the imagination…
The Grand Seiko SBGR311 is an explosion of chocolate tessellation
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The Grand Seiko SBGR311 is an explosion of chocolate tessellation

Editor’s note: Grand Seiko are known for excellence in most areas of watchmaking, but case finishing and dial execution are up there at the top.…
How could a humble watch bracelet win a watch fair? The Hublot Big Bang Integral just did exactly that, but why? How?
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How could a humble watch bracelet win a watch fair? The Hublot Big Bang Integral just did exactly that, but why? How?

OK, let’s dispense with any hype and get down to it. Sixty per cent of watches are sold on a bracelet and this is a…
RECOMMENDED READING: First impressions from an A. Lange & Söhne Odysseus owner
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RECOMMENDED READING: First impressions from an A. Lange & Söhne Odysseus owner

Most of you reading this will have already heard of Gary Getz, or, as he goes by on his Instagram nom de guerre, GaryG (@garyg_1).…
Superstar DJ Carl Cox remixes Zenith; feat. Lume
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Superstar DJ Carl Cox remixes Zenith; feat. Lume

If Zenith’s showing at LVMH’s Dubai Watch Week is anything to go by, 2020 could well be the year of the eccentric collaboration for the…
“Watch & Act!” Auction Item – Lot 13: DOXA – Celebrating 130 Years of DOXA
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“Watch & Act!” Auction Item – Lot 13: DOXA – Celebrating 130 Years of DOXA

Released at Baselworld 2019, this SUB 200 130th Anniversary Limited Edition diver’s watch was profoundly popular, and the run of 130 pieces sold out almost…
It’s hip to be square: the Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver video review
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It’s hip to be square: the Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver video review

Editor’s note: It’s certainly refreshing to witness a timepiece that breaks the archetypal aesthetic tendencies of a fit-for-purpose dive watch. Thing is though, new and…
Why is this Longines Master Collection Annual Calendar so awesome?
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Why is this Longines Master Collection Annual Calendar so awesome?

Editor’s note: Oftentimes, it seems as though the annual calendar complication is all too easily overlooked in the horological hierarchy of complications. GMTs, Chronographs –…
“Watch & Act!” Auction Item – Lot 1: U2 bass player Adam Clayton’s H. Moser & Cie Pioneer Centre Seconds Limited Edition #1 of 3, with funky blue dial
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“Watch & Act!” Auction Item – Lot 1: U2 bass player Adam Clayton’s H. Moser & Cie Pioneer Centre Seconds Limited Edition #1 of 3, with funky blue dial

The personal watch of Adam Clayton, bass player of U2, this Pioneer Centre Seconds is one of only three Pioneer models in existence without a…
HANDS-ON: Is this Grand Seiko Elegance SBGK007 a perfect dress watch?
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HANDS-ON: Is this Grand Seiko Elegance SBGK007 a perfect dress watch?

Unquestionably one of Grand Seiko’s most surprising releases of 2019, the SBGK additions to the Elegance Collection had all the makings of a perfect dress…
INTRODUCING: Bape and Seiko have done it again with their latest collaboration
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INTRODUCING: Bape and Seiko have done it again with their latest collaboration

Continuing their creative collaborative partnership, luxury Japanese streetwear label Bape and Japanese watchmaker Seiko have just unveiled their latest limited edition creation … and we…
This Oris Aquis Depth Gauge isn’t trying to be a vintage dive watch
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This Oris Aquis Depth Gauge isn’t trying to be a vintage dive watch

Editor’s note: The last couple of years have seen a very distinct trend with the majority of Swiss watchmakers — the rise of the re-edition.…
Is the new Bulgari Octo Finissimo better in steel or ceramic?
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Is the new Bulgari Octo Finissimo better in steel or ceramic?

We’re not even a month into 2020 but already Bulgari has released a collection of stunning new references in the Octo Finissimo range, with two…
My week with the A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Thin 37mm
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My week with the A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Thin 37mm

“Authentic” is an often misused and even abused accolade in today’s disposable and instant-service world. Consumers tend to be impressed for brief moments with the…
These were the 3 best Jaquet Droz watches of 2019
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These were the 3 best Jaquet Droz watches of 2019

As is the case with every other year in recent times, 2019 was a very, very good one for the inimitable Swiss watchmaker Jaquet Droz.…
Cool as p**k: The dive watch that looks like a hockey puck
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Cool as p**k: The dive watch that looks like a hockey puck

Editor’s note: Making a unique and interesting timepiece is always a hard task, especially if you’re a nascent watchmaker that doesn’t have anywhere near as…
Do you need a Dan Henry in your collection?
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Do you need a Dan Henry in your collection?

A lot of things have been said about Dan Henry timepieces – both good and bad. But to understand the watchmaker, we first need to…
The Zenith DEFY Midnight is a (very) early contender for women’s collection of the year
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The Zenith DEFY Midnight is a (very) early contender for women’s collection of the year

The standout from the new Zenith 2020 novelties is hands down the DEFY Midnight collection. What immediately caught my attention was that Zenith were leading…
Shaken and stirred: 3 Omegas that got everyone talking in 2019
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Shaken and stirred: 3 Omegas that got everyone talking in 2019

It may surprise many reading this, but two out of the three Omega watches that really got the collective horological community talking in 2019 weren’t…
HANDS-ON: The ladies Rado Golden Horse blue dial 35mm
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HANDS-ON: The ladies Rado Golden Horse blue dial 35mm

These are strange times in the horological world … on the one hand, it honestly feels like a large portion of gents watches are regressing…
What Sealed The Deal – Joseph’s Omega Speedmaster Limited Edition
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What Sealed The Deal – Joseph’s Omega Speedmaster Limited Edition

Editor’s note: The hunt for a new watch is, for many watch enthusiasts, a huge part of the collecting experience. It isn’t enough to simply…
Was this Zenith Manga cartoon homage the sleeper hit of 2019?
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Was this Zenith Manga cartoon homage the sleeper hit of 2019?

Lupin the Third, ever heard of it? We hadn’t either … that is, until Zenith made this, the A384 Revival Lupin The Third Edition. Turns…
These were 5 of the best new Seiko watches of 2019
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These were 5 of the best new Seiko watches of 2019

Where to begin with Seiko in 2019? The Japanese watchmaker has been on a veritable roll for quite some time now, but for the last…
This Longines Heritage 1945 oozes old school charm
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This Longines Heritage 1945 oozes old school charm

Editor’s note: Hot off the heels of their latest release with the Heritage Classic Chronograph 1946, we thought we’d take a look at another smash…