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Opinion

13.08.22

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OPINION: Are publications hyping up “collapsing” watch prices?

For the last month every publication under the sun has seen a traffic gold-mine in the purported “collapse” in secondary pricing for “hype” watches from…

Scratching beneath the surface – should you engrave your watch?

Opinion

11.08.22

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Scratching beneath the surface – should you engrave your watch?

Watches have always been much more than tellers of time. They hold memories and are one of the most personal items someone can own. With…

Ben Affleck’s watch collection is choc-full of surprises

Pop Culture

09.08.22

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Ben Affleck’s watch collection is choc-full of surprises

Rolex, AP, Richard Mille. If you were taking a multiple choice test on which watch a celebrity was wearing, the three aforementioned brands would be…

The biggest mistakes you can make when buying vintage Rolex (and how to avoid them)

Watch Education

07.08.22

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The biggest mistakes you can make when buying vintage Rolex (and how to avoid them)

EDITOR’S NOTE: Jeff Hess is one of the world authorities on Rolex. As CEO of Duber Time and owner of Old Northeast Jewellers and Hess Fine Auctions,…

The Indian watch market: Switzerland’s next big target

News

04.08.22

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The Indian watch market: Switzerland’s next big target

For years, Swiss brands have heavily invested in the Chinese market. Which has made sense, as year after year, the watch market there continues to…

How the blacked-out Rolex Milgauss became a celebrity favourite

Pop Culture

26.07.22

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How the blacked-out Rolex Milgauss became a celebrity favourite

Editor’s note: Last week, D.C wrote this story about the watch collection of Anthony Bourdain, which highlighted the great man’s penchant for a blacked-out Rolex…

Defending your obsession: 3 common questions I get from non-watch lovers

Pop Culture

26.07.22

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Defending your obsession: 3 common questions I get from non-watch lovers

I remember the first time my wife was introduced to my love for watches. We were only dating then but on this occasion, our matinee…

Anthony Bourdain: Chef, world traveller, punk rocker, watch collector

Pop Culture

24.07.22

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Anthony Bourdain: Chef, world traveller, punk rocker, watch collector

The late Anthony Bourdain was many things: chef, author, cooking and travel show presenter, addictive personality (happily, he swapped illicit substances for fitness and martial…

Daytona drift: Where will the price slide end?

A few weeks back, Ricardo explored how the crash of crypto has derailed the upward trajectory of many “asset-class” references such as the Royal Oak…

Today is the 18th anniversary of Entourage. Do you remember this Ari Gold Rolex scene?

Pop Culture

19.07.22

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Today is the 18th anniversary of Entourage. Do you remember this Ari Gold Rolex scene?

Editor’s Note: Eighteen years ago today, Entourage premiered on HBO. Today, watching it feels a bit like flicking through a lad’s mag from a similar era,…

What is the difference between a ‘Caller’ or ‘Traveller’ GMT? Which should you choose?

Watch Education

18.07.22

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What is the difference between a ‘Caller’ or ‘Traveller’ GMT? Which should you choose?

Caller or traveller GMT. “True” or Office. These terms have been used to describe the GMT function of a watch for a long time. But…

Rolex, Cartier, Vacheron Constantin… Just how big is Tom Cruise’s travelling watch roll?

Pop Culture

15.07.22

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Rolex, Cartier, Vacheron Constantin… Just how big is Tom Cruise’s travelling watch roll?

Tom Cruise was on the mother of all press trips for Top Gun: Maverick and he obviously had the watch roll to back it up…

Is ‘no purchase history’ the biggest watch flex of 2022?

Opinion

09.07.22

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Is ‘no purchase history’ the biggest watch flex of 2022?

“Just stop your cryin’, it’s a sign of the times, we gotta get away from here” – Harry Styles, ‘Sign of the Times’ ‘ The…

5 of the best watches worn by women on-screen

Lists

08.07.22

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5 of the best watches worn by women on-screen

There’s no shortage of great timepieces in film and television, from the Rolexes and Omegas of the James Bond films (featuring a slate of deadly…

The link between crypto and collectible watches is becoming clearer

For years, in the circles I’m a part of, watch collectors have been asking a simple question. As watch prices continue to skyrocket, who in…

EDITOR’S PICK: I did not want to like the vintage Rolex Pepsi GMT-Master ref. 1675. It had other plans.

Watch Reviews

21.05.22

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EDITOR’S PICK: I did not want to like the vintage Rolex Pepsi GMT-Master ref. 1675. It had other plans.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Between the struggle to get hold of new pieces and the deranged prizes for pre-owned prices, it’s easy to hate on Rolex. For…

EDITOR’S PICK: 6 of the best vintage watch ads, according to @adpatina

Pop Culture

17.05.22

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EDITOR’S PICK: 6 of the best vintage watch ads, according to @adpatina

Editor’s note: One of the more interesting Instagram accounts I’ve followed is @adpatina, dedicated to sourcing (and selling) vintage watch ads. Clearly, I am not…

EDITOR’S PICK: An owner’s guide on whether the Rolex Oyster Perpetual deserves the hype

Watch Reviews

16.05.22

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EDITOR’S PICK: An owner’s guide on whether the Rolex Oyster Perpetual deserves the hype

EDITOR’S NOTE: Around the watch world, there was a collective “WTF” exhalation this week at the news that two colourful dialled Rolex Oyster Perpetuals had…

Are you kidding me? Two stock-standard Rolex OP watches each sell for over CHF 50K at Christie’s

Opinion

12.05.22

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Are you kidding me? Two stock-standard Rolex OP watches each sell for over CHF 50K at Christie’s

I am certainly an advocate of your wrist, your wallet, your choice. I don’t ever want to “purchase shame” a watch collector. But, while I…

The ultimate Rolex barn find in the desert: “I’ve been watch-hunting for 30 years, but never found anything like this…”

Interview

10.05.22

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The ultimate Rolex barn find in the desert: “I’ve been watch-hunting for 30 years, but never found anything like this…”

EDITOR’S NOTE: John Karambelas is the man behind @barnfindwatches, an Instagram account that documents his watch-collecting adventures as he attempts to uncover old watches gathering…

News

05.05.22

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The fake news that’s all too real – massive haul of counterfeit Rolex watches seized

US Customs and Border Protection officers in Indianapolis have revealed they seized two big shipments of fake Rolex watches at the end of April. The…

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…

What happened when a rodeo cowboy’s Rolex Explorer met a 2000lb bull…

Interview

01.05.22

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What happened when a rodeo cowboy’s Rolex Explorer met a 2000lb bull…

EDITOR’S NOTE: Eric Wind is one of the world’s foremost vintage watch experts and the owner of Wind Vintage. In this interview, he tells the…

MEET THE TEAM: Ricardo’s top five from Watches & Wonders

Lists

27.04.22

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MEET THE TEAM: Ricardo’s top five from Watches & Wonders

We’re a couple of weeks removed from Watches and Wonders and I’ve had enough time to recover from all the spicy salami and new watch…

Rolex Sea-Dweller badly scratched in a cycling accident gets shock valuation on the Antiques Roadshow

Pop Culture

15.04.22

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Rolex Sea-Dweller badly scratched in a cycling accident gets shock valuation on the Antiques Roadshow

On first glance, the watch looked to be in pitiful condition. Much of the dial was barely visible due to the severity of the scratches…

WATCH CONFESSIONS: “My watch buying has got out of control – I must’ve spent $2 million”

Interview

08.04.22

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WATCH CONFESSIONS: “My watch buying has got out of control – I must’ve spent $2 million”

EDITOR’S NOTE: Grim pragmatism ensures the watch world is not big on public candour. Retailers are totally dependent on the watch brands to secure the most…

WATCHES & WONDERS: Rolex drops some big surprises amongst its novelties for 2022

Watch Reviews

30.03.22

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WATCHES & WONDERS: Rolex drops some big surprises amongst its novelties for 2022

Editor’s Note: Watches & Wonders is the biggest watch fair of the year and, with nearly 40 brands presenting, there is a ton of ground…

Mr Rolex reveals! The authoritative take on what’s about to drop…

Interview

30.03.22

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Mr Rolex reveals! The authoritative take on what’s about to drop…

Rolex is the biggest watch brand on the planet and James Dowling knows more about it than practically anyone. Known as @misterrolex on Instagram, the…

Who To Follow

11.03.22

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WHO TO FOLLOW: @Laetitia_hirschy and the Watch Femme community she is helping to build

Watch brands aren’t always the best communicators. After creating what many would consider works of art for the wrist, there sometimes exists a disconnect. “Why…

How I changed my mind about the Rolex Explorer II (and why it now rarely leaves my wrist…)

Opinion

09.03.22

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How I changed my mind about the Rolex Explorer II (and why it now rarely leaves my wrist…)

A long time ago in a land far away (2012 / Canada), I embarked on the journey of watch collecting. I had saved enough to…

“Instead of $90,000, the Daytona now cost almost a million. I still bought it” – The crazy life of super-collector Eric Ku

Interview

07.03.22

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“Instead of $90,000, the Daytona now cost almost a million. I still bought it” – The crazy life of super-collector Eric Ku

Outside the weather was freezing with temperatures down to minus 10°C. But in the driver’s seat of the hire car skittering over the icy roads,…

Who Dares Wins: Rolex teamed up with the SAS to create this unique Explorer II. Now you can buy it…

Auctions

03.03.22

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Who Dares Wins: Rolex teamed up with the SAS to create this unique Explorer II. Now you can buy it…

“This watch has generated more interest than any watch we’ve had in stock for a long, long time,” says Tom Jenkinson, a senior watch sales…

Time flies: The best travel watches from the last 12 months

Lists

28.02.22

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Time flies: The best travel watches from the last 12 months

What’s travel, I hear you ask? Believe it or not, there’s an activity which means you can leave your home, and go somewhere else! Sadly,…

Pop Culture

26.02.22

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Watchmaking legend Philippe Dufour looks to one particular brand for his daily wearer…

Philippe Dufour. It’s a name any die-hard watch enthusiast should know. Considered by many as the greatest living watchmaker today, Dufour is known for his…

Who To Follow

25.02.22

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WHO TO FOLLOW: Meet the man determined to make watch culture less pale, male and stale

A few months back, I stepped out from my overly sanitized home to attend a watch meetup hosted by Rado. There, with a group of…

News

20.02.22

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Want a brand new Rolex GMT Master II “Batman” for $25? This charity raffle offers that chance…

Too often when we discuss Rolex watches, we have to mention their availability issues. Their “unobtanium” status has rubbed up many people the wrong way…

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,…

EDITOR’S PICK: Do I really want to see Rolex make titanium watches?

News

13.02.22

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EDITOR’S PICK: Do I really want to see Rolex make titanium watches?

Editor’s note: With Watches & Wonders on the horizon, the rumour mill is about to crank up again in earnest as predictions swirl as to…

A Professor of Economics unpacks the true meaning of the Rolex price rises for 2022

Opinion

08.02.22

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A Professor of Economics unpacks the true meaning of the Rolex price rises for 2022

Editor’s note: Brendan Cunningham is a Professor of Economics at Eastern Connecticut State University in the US and the man behind Horolonomics, a blog that explores…

The Rolex Day-Date is still the ultimate watch of ballers and shot-callers

Watch Education

06.02.22

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The Rolex Day-Date is still the ultimate watch of ballers and shot-callers

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…

WHO TO FOLLOW: Gain a new perspective with @bui.watches

Pop Culture

04.02.22

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WHO TO FOLLOW: Gain a new perspective with @bui.watches

There has been a common theme in the watch community as of late. The professional photographer, turned watch lover, turned watch photographer. It’s a progression…

Why I fell for two-tone and bought the Rolex Submariner 126613LB

Watch Reviews

30.01.22

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Why I fell for two-tone and bought the Rolex Submariner 126613LB

Allow me to preface this piece with some full disclosure. I purchased this watch with my own money. It isn’t on loan from anyone and…

Opinion

26.01.22

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OPINION: Five reasons why a dive watch is the ultimate must-have in any collection

It’s that time of year in Australia where you can hear cricket blasting from people’s living rooms as you wander down to your local beach…

What Marty from Ozark can teach you about surviving Covid disruption and the value of date windows

Opinion

23.01.22

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What Marty from Ozark can teach you about surviving Covid disruption and the value of date windows

In Ozark, Marty Byrde is wearily accustomed to high-stress scenarios. Physical danger is an occupational hazard when you’re a money launderer for a Mexican cartel.…

Watch Reviews

22.01.22

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THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Rolex GMT Master II 126711CHNR Rootbeer (#4)

Editor’s note: The Time+Tide team reviewed hundreds of watches in 2021. This month we’ve been counting down the Top 30 reviews of the year that…

VIDEO: Top watches of 2021 above $20k (Part 2)

Watch Reviews

21.01.22

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VIDEO: Top watches of 2021 above $20k (Part 2)

To finish off the list of our favourite 2021 releases by budget, we’re going beyond the notion of affordability, and even beyond attainability. Whether or…

WHAT TWEAKS MY TOURB: When a watch loses time…

Opinion

20.01.22

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WHAT TWEAKS MY TOURB: When a watch loses time…

Editor’s Note: “What Tweaks my Tourb” is a recurring series where I reveal the things that irk me within my own watch-collecting journey. Previously I…

Dialled down: This artist is creating the tiniest watches in the world

Pop Culture

11.01.22

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Dialled down: This artist is creating the tiniest watches in the world

In recent years, there’s been a noticeable trend for watch cases returning to the smaller and more classical sizes of old. Robbie Jones (@tinyassprops) takes…

A dealer is offering to trade a black dial ceramic Rolex Daytona for a “Tiffany blue” Rolex OP – what would you do?

Opinion

10.01.22

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A dealer is offering to trade a black dial ceramic Rolex Daytona for a “Tiffany blue” Rolex OP – what would you do?

During the holiday break, the Time+Tide team caught a very interesting post in the r/Rolex thread on Reddit, where a user claimed he was offered…

Friday Wind Down

07.01.22

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Goodbye 2021, hello 2022…

After a jam-packed calendar of novelty debuts and watch fairs, the holiday break was welcomed by the Time+Tide team. As watch lovers, not just labourers,…

Watch Analytics Wednesdays

05.01.22

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WATCH ANALYTICS WEDNESDAYS: New Rolex price hikes, which models were the most affected?

Editor’s Note: In a new series for Time+Tide, we recently partnered with @watchanalytics to crunch the numbers and dig into the horological market trends and…

Watch Analytics Wednesdays

22.12.21

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WATCH ANALYTICS WEDNESDAYS: How the Tiffany Blue Nautilus affected the Rolex OP Turquoise price

Editor’s Note: In a new series for Time+Tide, we have partnered with @watchanalytics to crunch the numbers and dig into the horological market trends and…

Former Australasian head of Rolex Patrick Boutellier opens Rolex Boutique in Melbourne CBD, invites customers to “come and tell your story”

Events

21.12.21

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Former Australasian head of Rolex Patrick Boutellier opens Rolex Boutique in Melbourne CBD, invites customers to “come and tell your story”

There is a saying that when one door closes, another one opens. The only problem with that for Patrick Boutellier was that when he closed…

How the Rolex GMT-Master defined jet-set style

Watch Education

21.12.21

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How the Rolex GMT-Master defined jet-set style

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

The evolution of a collection: Tom Holland and his Wonderful Web of Watches

Pop Culture

20.12.21

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The evolution of a collection: Tom Holland and his Wonderful Web of Watches

It’s a Friday night in 2015 and I’m in movie mode. After a bit of channel surfing, I come across a movie staring Ewan McGregor…

These colourful Rolex “Beach” Daytonas used to be “cheap fun”. You can now bid on a set of four on Loupe This and they may represent value

Auctions

18.12.21

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These colourful Rolex “Beach” Daytonas used to be “cheap fun”. You can now bid on a set of four on Loupe This and they may represent value

There’s a lot more to the Rolex Daytona than Paul Newman. While famed for its long history as one of motorsports’ most iconic timepieces, the Daytona…

Kevin Hart’s watch collection is the stuff of your horological dreams

Lists

06.12.21

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Kevin Hart’s watch collection is the stuff of your horological dreams

There is something special about a comedian’s ability to make you laugh. For a few moments in time, all your defences come down so that…

EDITOR’S PICK: Enter the Goldilocks zone – 7 of the best mid-size watches money can buy (36 – 39mm only)

Lists

21.11.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: Enter the Goldilocks zone – 7 of the best mid-size watches money can buy (36 – 39mm only)

EDITOR’S NOTE: Let’s be real here: Goldilocks is a fairly reprehensible character. She enters the bears’ cottage without consent and is culpable of burglary in the…

From Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Mark Wahlberg: 8 celebs wearing the hell out of a Rolex Rainbow Daytona

Lists

21.11.21

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From Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Mark Wahlberg: 8 celebs wearing the hell out of a Rolex Rainbow Daytona

Bit of an odd question but can anyone work out the relevance of the March 23, 2018? In a pretty baller move, on that day…

A MONTH ON THE WRIST: Why I’ve already forged a special connection with my new Rolex Datejust 36 ref. 126234

Watch Reviews

19.11.21

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A MONTH ON THE WRIST: Why I’ve already forged a special connection with my new Rolex Datejust 36 ref. 126234

If I had to pinpoint the early origins of my journey to becoming a watch lover, I would attribute it to inheriting the passion for…

EDITOR’S PICK: A year on the wrist with the Rolex Submariner 116610LV – AKA ‘The Hulk’

Watch Reviews

18.11.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: A year on the wrist with the Rolex Submariner 116610LV – AKA ‘The Hulk’

Editor’s note: Nominative determinism is the theory that people are drawn to jobs that match their names. Researchers believe this is due to “implicit egotism” –…

Michael Caine in Get Carter demonstrates the timeless cool of a Rolex Day-Date on a brown leather strap

Pop Culture

13.11.21

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Michael Caine in Get Carter demonstrates the timeless cool of a Rolex Day-Date on a brown leather strap

Named as Quentin Tarantino’s favourite British film, the gangster classic Get Carter turns 50 this year. It follows Michael Caine as Jack Carter who travels…

EDITOR’S PICK: @fakewatchbusta asks, is it EVER ok to wear a fake watch?

Opinion

09.11.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: @fakewatchbusta asks, is it EVER ok to wear a fake watch?

Editor’s Note: In an interview from the forthcoming issue of NOW, Time+Tide’s annual Watch Buying Guide, we interviewed a guy who unrepentantly wears a fake…

EDITOR’S PICK: From Scarface to Tony Soprano – Hollywood’s 5 best gangsters and their watches

Lists

08.11.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: From Scarface to Tony Soprano – Hollywood’s 5 best gangsters and their watches

EDITOR’S PICK: Cinemas have finally re-opened in Melbourne and last night I saw The Sopranos’ origin film, The Many Saints of Newark. Truth be told,…

EDITOR’S PICK: Five wacky Day-Dates that show why it’s the most interesting Rolex model

Lists

07.11.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: Five wacky Day-Dates that show why it’s the most interesting Rolex model

EDITOR’S NOTE: Don’t mess with a classic? We reckon that can be rather unimaginative advice. Iconic watches often earn their status because the bones of…

Rollie Moly! Cousin Greg falls foul of a dodgy Rolex in Succession’s latest episode…

Pop Culture

02.11.21

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Rollie Moly! Cousin Greg falls foul of a dodgy Rolex in Succession’s latest episode…

Succession has almost zero characters with redeeming qualities. For the most part the Roy family and those in their orbit are complete assholes. Each scene…

Keanu Reeves’ present to his John Wick stuntmen continues the celeb tradition of gifting Rolex Submariners

Pop Culture

26.10.21

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Keanu Reeves’ present to his John Wick stuntmen continues the celeb tradition of gifting Rolex Submariners

For me, Keanu Reeves never really gets the respect he deserves. When you consider his body of work, he’s starred in a range of wildly…

EDITOR’S PICK: 6 golden rules for wearing gold watches

Lists

24.10.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: 6 golden rules for wearing gold watches

Editor’s Note: The art of wearing watches, like fashion in general, has rules. Not hard and fast ‘you’re going to jail if you break them’…

Megan Thee Stallion cools off from Hot Girl Summer with her iced-out Rolex Sky-Dweller

Pop Culture

20.10.21

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Megan Thee Stallion cools off from Hot Girl Summer with her iced-out Rolex Sky-Dweller

With the northern hemisphere in the throws of fall, as Jimmy Fallon recently joked on The Tonight Show, we are sadly now past the “Hot…

When the quest for a Rolex becomes the adventure of a lifetime on Route 66

Pop Culture

16.10.21

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When the quest for a Rolex becomes the adventure of a lifetime on Route 66

It used to be that Rolex was the watch to be worn on adventures – climbing mountains, diving the ocean depths, exploring, and forging new…

VIDEO: Street thief uses “bizarre dance” to steal woman’s Rolex

News

11.10.21

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VIDEO: Street thief uses “bizarre dance” to steal woman’s Rolex

Forget car-jacking or bag-snatching. A street thief in Birmingham used a different technique to steal a woman’s Rolex clean off her wrist after employing what…

EDITOR’S PICK: This is why a gold Rolex is still the most divisive watch on earth

Opinion

03.10.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: This is why a gold Rolex is still the most divisive watch on earth

EDITOR’S NOTE: In Australia, “tall poppy syndrome” is baked into the national psyche. What it refers to is the tendency to disparage those who have…

The Collector’s Crossroads: Can I call myself a collector if I’ve never owned a Rolex?

Opinion

02.10.21

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The Collector’s Crossroads: Can I call myself a collector if I’ve never owned a Rolex?

Here’s a challenge: check your Instagram feed and see if you can go 24 hours without seeing a Rolex. Even though the brand itself post…

Buy It Now: 4 watches to snatch up from eBay and their “What’s Trending” September sale ending today

Lists

01.10.21

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Buy It Now: 4 watches to snatch up from eBay and their “What’s Trending” September sale ending today

Whether due to the pandemic, or the nuances of sourcing pieces at retail, many watch buyers look to buy from a distance online in favor…

“The scarcity of our products is not a strategy” – Rolex responds to the chronic shortage of supply

News

23.09.21

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“The scarcity of our products is not a strategy” – Rolex responds to the chronic shortage of supply

Recently Rolex did something very rare for them, and no I am not talking about a new collection, complication, or watch. The Crown is known…

VIDEO: Suspected thief swipes Rolex from the wrist of a sleeping man

In Brief

19.09.21

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VIDEO: Suspected thief swipes Rolex from the wrist of a sleeping man

It adds a whole new meaning to “you snooze, you lose”. A suspected thief pinched a Rolex right off of the wrist of a man…

Opinion

18.09.21

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OPINION: Why I just can’t do vintage watches

I remember my plane ride back from Baselworld 2019. I was still coming off the high of my first show and all the beautiful new…

Colour me celebrity: The once basic Rolex OP is attracting an A-list crowd

Lists

11.09.21

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Colour me celebrity: The once basic Rolex OP is attracting an A-list crowd

EDITOR’S NOTE: This week on the Australian Watch Forum a Rolex Oyster Perpetual with a Tiffany blue dial went up for sale for $24,000 AUD…

EDITOR’S PICK: Sex, Drugs and…Watches? Seven of the best watches in rock ‘n roll

Pop Culture

10.09.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: Sex, Drugs and…Watches? Seven of the best watches in rock ‘n roll

EDITOR’S NOTE: As part of Time+Tide’s recent website revamp, our tag-line changed to “The Home Of Watch Culture”. But this was no retro-fit job. That…

What is the ultimate two-watch collection? The Time+Tide team have their say…

Lists

25.08.21

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What is the ultimate two-watch collection? The Time+Tide team have their say…

Today we defer to the shrewd counsel of Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock. As the eighties hip- hop duo so wisely put it: “It…

2021 UPDATE: Are there any bargains left in the current Rolex catalogue?

Lists

01.08.21

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2021 UPDATE: Are there any bargains left in the current Rolex catalogue?

Editor’s Note: This article reflects an updated list, originally shared in October 2020, to once again tackle the idea of Rolex bargains and whether or…

Five of the best watches that exude “robust elegance”

Lists

29.07.21

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Five of the best watches that exude “robust elegance”

Last week I touched upon the idea of robust elegance after spotting fitness model Jen Selter wearing her Rolex Datejust 36 in a variety of…

Until we get more Oysterflex, these are our preferred Rolex rubber strap options on the market

Lists

27.07.21

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Until we get more Oysterflex, these are our preferred Rolex rubber strap options on the market

Like Romeo and Juliet, the Rolex Submariner and the Oysterflex bracelet were meant to be together. The iconic diver’s watch and (probably) the world’s best…

“I lost my grandad’s Rolex. Can I replace it with a knock-off?”

Pop Culture

22.07.21

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“I lost my grandad’s Rolex. Can I replace it with a knock-off?”

“Moral Money” is a page in the British newspaper, The Telegraph that’s a bit like an Agony Aunt for the financially vexed. Readers submit their…

The Euro 2020 Watch Cup: Which team boasts the most expensive watches?

Pop Culture

11.07.21

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The Euro 2020 Watch Cup: Which team boasts the most expensive watches?

In soccer, sorry football, players can make obscene sums of money and like any superstar athletes use their salaries to acquire some very expensive timepieces.…

Friday Wind Down

09.07.21

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Wiz Khalifa vs Mia Khalifa, Seiko Spring Drive, and the launch of the first Tudor Boutique in Australia

Who is your pick: Roger, Mandy, Dudley or Julianne? I’m asking, of course, about who is your favourite celebrity with the surname “Moore” (Roger is…

I just can’t quit you! The watches that we’ve bought, sold and bought again…

Opinion

08.07.21

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I just can’t quit you! The watches that we’ve bought, sold and bought again…

There’s a line usually attributed to Albert Einstein that claims that “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” Unfortunately,…

Wiz Khalifa versus Mia Khalifa – who wears Rolex best?

Pop Culture

07.07.21

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Wiz Khalifa versus Mia Khalifa – who wears Rolex best?

Let’s get ready to rumble in this horological battle with Rolex as the weapon of choice. In one corner, wearing his customary skinny jeans is…

From Boyz II Men to Backstreet Boys – watch spotting in Netflix’s “This Is Pop”

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05.07.21

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From Boyz II Men to Backstreet Boys – watch spotting in Netflix’s “This Is Pop”

“Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one (wristwatches fellas)…” With its recognisable intro, Netflix’s original docuseries, This Is Pop, takes off and…

A Chrome Hearts Rolex? What the hell did Drake just gift Lil Baby?

Pop Culture

01.07.21

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A Chrome Hearts Rolex? What the hell did Drake just gift Lil Baby?

Rolex is known for what I like to call robust elegance, designs built on the classic Oyster Perpetual format that manage to be both dressy…

Pierce Brosnan really loves a dress watch and is fed up of Bond

Pop Culture

30.06.21

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Pierce Brosnan really loves a dress watch and is fed up of Bond

Getting frustrated wondering if you’ll ever get to see the endlessly delayed new James Bond film, No Time To Die? Well, count yourself lucky that…

Once you notice how celebrities wear their watches you can’t unsee it….

Pop Culture

26.06.21

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Once you notice how celebrities wear their watches you can’t unsee it….

During the week an interesting article popped up from the Independent UK in my Apple News feed. It revolved around a press conference at Euro…

Friday Wind Down

25.06.21

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Write us a letter, you might end up in the Friday Wind Down. Like this dude who is spitting fire facts.

We get a lot of ‘mail’ at Time+Tide, if you can generously call random DMs, strange emails to info@ and so on as correspondence. The…

Wrestling legend Ric Flair reflects on all the times he lost his Rolex watches (including in a bowl of spaghetti)

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23.06.21

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Wrestling legend Ric Flair reflects on all the times he lost his Rolex watches (including in a bowl of spaghetti)

Anyone who knows professional wrestling knows of the “Nature Boy” Ric Flair. The WWE Hall of Famer is an absolute legend, known for his incredible…

At the closing spring auction of Christie’s New York , Cartier Crash-es through the estimate ceiling to outshine Andy Warhol..

Auctions

23.06.21

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At the closing spring auction of Christie’s New York , Cartier Crash-es through the estimate ceiling to outshine Andy Warhol..

The Christie’s New York auction ended yesterday with their final event of the spring season representing an important touchstone for the market. The predicted top…

EDITOR’S PICK: Matthew McConaughey and the tale of his dad’s fake Rolex

Pop Culture

18.06.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: Matthew McConaughey and the tale of his dad’s fake Rolex

Editor’s note: It’s Father’s Day in the northern hemisphere this weekend. Frankly, that’s a good enough excuse for us to relive this glorious yarn from…

Articles tagged with 'rolex'

OPINION: Are publications hyping up “collapsing” watch prices?

Scratching beneath the surface – should you engrave your watch?

Ben Affleck’s watch collection is choc-full of surprises

The biggest mistakes you can make when buying vintage Rolex (and how to avoid them)

The Indian watch market: Switzerland’s next big target

How the blacked-out Rolex Milgauss became a celebrity favourite

Defending your obsession: 3 common questions I get from non-watch lovers

Anthony Bourdain: Chef, world traveller, punk rocker, watch collector

Daytona drift: Where will the price slide end?

Today is the 18th anniversary of Entourage. Do you remember this Ari Gold Rolex scene?

What is the difference between a ‘Caller’ or ‘Traveller’ GMT? Which should you choose?

Rolex, Cartier, Vacheron Constantin… Just how big is Tom Cruise’s travelling watch roll?

Is ‘no purchase history’ the biggest watch flex of 2022?

5 of the best watches worn by women on-screen

The link between crypto and collectible watches is becoming clearer

EDITOR’S PICK: I did not want to like the vintage Rolex Pepsi GMT-Master ref. 1675. It had other plans.

EDITOR’S PICK: 6 of the best vintage watch ads, according to @adpatina

EDITOR’S PICK: An owner’s guide on whether the Rolex Oyster Perpetual deserves the hype

Are you kidding me? Two stock-standard Rolex OP watches each sell for over CHF 50K at Christie’s

The ultimate Rolex barn find in the desert: “I’ve been watch-hunting for 30 years, but never found anything like this…”

The fake news that’s all too real – massive haul of counterfeit Rolex watches seized

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

What happened when a rodeo cowboy’s Rolex Explorer met a 2000lb bull…

MEET THE TEAM: Ricardo’s top five from Watches & Wonders

Rolex Sea-Dweller badly scratched in a cycling accident gets shock valuation on the Antiques Roadshow

WATCH CONFESSIONS: “My watch buying has got out of control – I must’ve spent $2 million”

WATCHES & WONDERS: Rolex drops some big surprises amongst its novelties for 2022

Mr Rolex reveals! The authoritative take on what’s about to drop…

WHO TO FOLLOW: @Laetitia_hirschy and the Watch Femme community she is helping to build

How I changed my mind about the Rolex Explorer II (and why it now rarely leaves my wrist…)

“Instead of $90,000, the Daytona now cost almost a million. I still bought it” – The crazy life of super-collector Eric Ku

Who Dares Wins: Rolex teamed up with the SAS to create this unique Explorer II. Now you can buy it…

Time flies: The best travel watches from the last 12 months

Watchmaking legend Philippe Dufour looks to one particular brand for his daily wearer…

WHO TO FOLLOW: Meet the man determined to make watch culture less pale, male and stale

Want a brand new Rolex GMT Master II “Batman” for $25? This charity raffle offers that chance…

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

EDITOR’S PICK: Do I really want to see Rolex make titanium watches?

A Professor of Economics unpacks the true meaning of the Rolex price rises for 2022

The Rolex Day-Date is still the ultimate watch of ballers and shot-callers

WHO TO FOLLOW: Gain a new perspective with @bui.watches

Why I fell for two-tone and bought the Rolex Submariner 126613LB

OPINION: Five reasons why a dive watch is the ultimate must-have in any collection

What Marty from Ozark can teach you about surviving Covid disruption and the value of date windows

THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Rolex GMT Master II 126711CHNR Rootbeer (#4)

VIDEO: Top watches of 2021 above $20k (Part 2)

WHAT TWEAKS MY TOURB: When a watch loses time…

Dialled down: This artist is creating the tiniest watches in the world

A dealer is offering to trade a black dial ceramic Rolex Daytona for a “Tiffany blue” Rolex OP – what would you do?

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Goodbye 2021, hello 2022…

WATCH ANALYTICS WEDNESDAYS: New Rolex price hikes, which models were the most affected?

WATCH ANALYTICS WEDNESDAYS: How the Tiffany Blue Nautilus affected the Rolex OP Turquoise price

Former Australasian head of Rolex Patrick Boutellier opens Rolex Boutique in Melbourne CBD, invites customers to “come and tell your story”

How the Rolex GMT-Master defined jet-set style

The evolution of a collection: Tom Holland and his Wonderful Web of Watches

These colourful Rolex “Beach” Daytonas used to be “cheap fun”. You can now bid on a set of four on Loupe This and they may represent value

Kevin Hart’s watch collection is the stuff of your horological dreams

EDITOR’S PICK: Enter the Goldilocks zone – 7 of the best mid-size watches money can buy (36 – 39mm only)

From Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Mark Wahlberg: 8 celebs wearing the hell out of a Rolex Rainbow Daytona

A MONTH ON THE WRIST: Why I’ve already forged a special connection with my new Rolex Datejust 36 ref. 126234

EDITOR’S PICK: A year on the wrist with the Rolex Submariner 116610LV – AKA ‘The Hulk’

Michael Caine in Get Carter demonstrates the timeless cool of a Rolex Day-Date on a brown leather strap

EDITOR’S PICK: @fakewatchbusta asks, is it EVER ok to wear a fake watch?

EDITOR’S PICK: From Scarface to Tony Soprano – Hollywood’s 5 best gangsters and their watches

EDITOR’S PICK: Five wacky Day-Dates that show why it’s the most interesting Rolex model

Rollie Moly! Cousin Greg falls foul of a dodgy Rolex in Succession’s latest episode…

Keanu Reeves’ present to his John Wick stuntmen continues the celeb tradition of gifting Rolex Submariners

EDITOR’S PICK: 6 golden rules for wearing gold watches

Megan Thee Stallion cools off from Hot Girl Summer with her iced-out Rolex Sky-Dweller

When the quest for a Rolex becomes the adventure of a lifetime on Route 66

VIDEO: Street thief uses “bizarre dance” to steal woman’s Rolex

EDITOR’S PICK: This is why a gold Rolex is still the most divisive watch on earth

The Collector’s Crossroads: Can I call myself a collector if I’ve never owned a Rolex?

Buy It Now: 4 watches to snatch up from eBay and their “What’s Trending” September sale ending today

“The scarcity of our products is not a strategy” – Rolex responds to the chronic shortage of supply

VIDEO: Suspected thief swipes Rolex from the wrist of a sleeping man

OPINION: Why I just can’t do vintage watches

Colour me celebrity: The once basic Rolex OP is attracting an A-list crowd

EDITOR’S PICK: Sex, Drugs and…Watches? Seven of the best watches in rock ‘n roll