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Rolesor in the deep – the Rolex Sea-Dweller Reference 126603
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Rolesor in the deep – the Rolex Sea-Dweller Reference 126603

To say there was quite a bit of controversy when Rolex unveiled the two-tone Sea-Dweller ref. 126603 at this year’s Baselworld is, at the very…
Rediscovering the Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Everose Rolesor
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Rediscovering the Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Everose Rolesor

Editor’s note: It’s easy for the Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Everose Rolesor to get lost in the perpetual noise caused by some of its more popular…
Top 3 watches that could save your life
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Top 3 watches that could save your life

To the uninitiated, it may come as a surprise to learn that watches can actually do a fair bit more than merely tell you what…
Hype beasts – 5 of this year’s most unobtainable watches
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Hype beasts – 5 of this year’s most unobtainable watches

While there are some enthusiasts out there who feel as though the vast majority of new watches released at this year’s Baselworld and SIHH were…
Rediscovering the Rolex GMT-Master II “Pepsi”
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Rediscovering the Rolex GMT-Master II “Pepsi”

Editor’s note: Almost two years on from its release at 2018’s Baselworld, Rolex’s GMT-Master II 126710 BLRO or “Pepsi”, as it’s colloquially known across the…
Best 5 watches for under $5K at the Sotheby’s Important Watches auction
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Best 5 watches for under $5K at the Sotheby’s Important Watches auction

At the upcoming Sotheby’s Important Watches auction, you can browse the catalogue and find all manner of incredibly rare and important watches and clocks from…
4 stealth watches to help you fly under the radar
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4 stealth watches to help you fly under the radar

The very utterance of the words “must have” when talking about the ideal watch collection will almost always lead to, at the very least, enthusiastic…
“No other Rolex is designed like this” – Michael’s Rolex Deepsea
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“No other Rolex is designed like this” – Michael’s Rolex Deepsea

Whether it’s the Submariner, Sea-Dweller or Deepsea, Rolex’s iconic range of professional dive watches have rather a lot in common. However, as Michael points out…
RECOMMENDED READING: The watch grey market isn’t black and white
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RECOMMENDED READING: The watch grey market isn’t black and white

If you’ve ever looked to buy a watch on the internet, you will have invariably come across grey market watch websites offering a surprisingly good…
Two tones and a sprinkling of diamond – the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41
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Two tones and a sprinkling of diamond – the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41

Editor’s note: Steel sports is all well and good, but there’s something very appealing about the iconic Datejust in this steel and gold livery, with…
Would Lil Yachty rock this Rolex Yacht-Master 40? Who knows, but it’s cool
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Would Lil Yachty rock this Rolex Yacht-Master 40? Who knows, but it’s cool

Editor’s note: If you ever want to flex down at the NBAYOUNGBOAT Club, you want to have the appropriate attire — jacket, loafers, watch. And…
Rolex reach for the skies with the Sky-Dweller
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Rolex reach for the skies with the Sky-Dweller

Editor’s pick: The Rolex Sky-Dweller is, along with the Yacht-Master II, the most complex offering in the brand’s current catalogue. Two time zones, an elegant…
Finding satisfaction at the Melbourne Rolex Service Centre
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Finding satisfaction at the Melbourne Rolex Service Centre

Editor’s note: A couple of years ago, life got a lot easier for the Melbourne Rolex collector. Rolex Australia blessed the coffee-obsessed city with a…
14 of the best watches spotted in ‘Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee’
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14 of the best watches spotted in ‘Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee’

Editor’s note: Jerry Seinfeld has dropped another series of the excellent Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, so we thought we’d repost Dan’s wrap from last…
What you need to know before buying a vintage watch
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What you need to know before buying a vintage watch

There are many potential pitfalls you could encounter when buying a luxury watch. Especially if it’s your first time. The desire to make a seasoned…
The 11 most exciting chronographs of 2018
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The 11 most exciting chronographs of 2018

For some, money is no object. For most, this is far from the case, but still an enjoyable intellectual exercise of “what if”. So, what…
5 presentation dials that ruined perfectly good watches. Or did they?
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5 presentation dials that ruined perfectly good watches. Or did they?

Editor’s note: The other day, Nick popped into the office with his latest pick-up, a fairly awesome Seiko with a custom ‘Gator Bowl’ dial, which…
RECOMMENDED READING: Is the yellow gold Rolex Day-Date vulgar or virtuous?
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RECOMMENDED READING: Is the yellow gold Rolex Day-Date vulgar or virtuous?

In the past, owning a yellow gold Rolex Day-Date meant something different to what it does now. It was the President’s watch, worn by those…
RECOMMENDED READING: Do watches hold their value during a downturn?
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RECOMMENDED READING: Do watches hold their value during a downturn?

Much has been written about the growth of the pre-owned watch market in recent years, but just how long has this been happening, and will…
INSIGHT: The Great Escapement – Explaining the Rolex with an Omega heart
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INSIGHT: The Great Escapement – Explaining the Rolex with an Omega heart

It was a long time between drinks. An epic 200 years. And both beverages were served in Britain. We are talking about the invention of…
RECOMMENDED READING: Rare rocks? The truth about Rolex meteorite dials
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RECOMMENDED READING: Rare rocks? The truth about Rolex meteorite dials

It isn’t every day you look out the window and see a meteor shower. In fact, it’s a newsworthy event when anyone is lucky enough…
The Rolex Day-Date 40, olive-green goodness
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The Rolex Day-Date 40, olive-green goodness

Editor’s note: While #BlueWatch Monday has inspired 24,000+ posts on Instagram, I wanted to start the week with a watch in the same chromatic neighbourhood,…
RECOMMENDED READING: The deconstructed Rolex Submariner
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RECOMMENDED READING: The deconstructed Rolex Submariner

Editor’s note: People love seeing the insides of a Rolex. Perhaps it’s because of their popularity or perhaps it’s the fact that their insides are…
RECOMMENDED READING: How the Rolex Submariner became an icon and inspired legions of copycats
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RECOMMENDED READING: How the Rolex Submariner became an icon and inspired legions of copycats

For many, the Rolex Submariner is the watch. The default, the archetype. In some ways the watch has transcended its original function and become a…
The heavy-hitting Rolex Daytona in white gold with blue dial (ref. 116509)
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The heavy-hitting Rolex Daytona in white gold with blue dial (ref. 116509)

Editor’s note: For Daytona fans, everyone’s all about the Cerachrom bezels these days. And while it’s hard to deny the allure of that super-hard, slick…
WATCHSPOTTING: The Jonas Brothers and their wrist game – Rolex, Mille and more
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WATCHSPOTTING: The Jonas Brothers and their wrist game – Rolex, Mille and more

Joe, Kevin and Nick Jonas are the trio behind the band The Jonas Brothers. And aside from a love of smooth pop-rock tunes, they’ve got…
Mirka Federer and the coolest Rolex Day-Date ever
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Mirka Federer and the coolest Rolex Day-Date ever

Editor’s note: Is this the coolest Rolex Day-Date ever? Regardless of how you answer that question, this is objectively one of the rarest watches Rolex…
5 Mount Everest watches that are literally high horology
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5 Mount Everest watches that are literally high horology

As long as the internet and watch enthusiasts exist, there will be arguments about what the first watch on Mount Everest was. But rather than…
The fresh-faced Rolex Air-King ref. 116900
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The fresh-faced Rolex Air-King ref. 116900

Editor’s note: The Rolex Air-King ref. 116900 is the brand’s entry into their world of professional watches, but it’s also a piece that stands out…
The most interesting watch bracelets of 2018
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The most interesting watch bracelets of 2018

Thanks to their central function in the time-telling process, watch dials often get a significant amount of coverage in the horological media. But this often…
Dialled in – the 10 most interesting watch dials of 2018
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Dialled in – the 10 most interesting watch dials of 2018

As we naturally personify the objects we come into contact with, the hour and minute indicators on a watch become articulating hands, and the dial…
RECOMMENDED READING: Christie’s return champion yachtsman’s stolen Rolex 
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RECOMMENDED READING: Christie’s return champion yachtsman’s stolen Rolex 

OK, so on the surface this story is nice and simple. Philip McColl, a sailor who had his engraved Rolex Submariner (a commemoration of his…
You need to follow @jackwongyf on Instagram right now
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You need to follow @jackwongyf on Instagram right now

Editor’s note: The other day we posted a bonkers video from @jackwongyf on our Instagram. It was a super ratty Rolex GMT-Master 1675 that had,…
Tom Selleck on why he still wears his ‘Magnum, P.I.’ Rolex
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Tom Selleck on why he still wears his ‘Magnum, P.I.’ Rolex

Editor’s note: Men don’t come much manlier than Tom Selleck’s Magnum, P.I. This guy had it all – the car, the ‘stache and, most importantly,…
5 *other* deep diving watches
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5 *other* deep diving watches

With the news that Omega has pushed the bar (pun obviously intended) to a record-breaking point with their new Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Ultra Deep…
Vintage Collector: From Grand Seiko to minute repeaters
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Vintage Collector: From Grand Seiko to minute repeaters

Editor’s note: Felix interviewed Anders a few years ago to discuss his journey as a vintage collector and what he looks for when purchasing watches.…
Ever seen this before? The mysterious Rolex Submariner Date ref. 116659 SABR
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Ever seen this before? The mysterious Rolex Submariner Date ref. 116659 SABR

Editor’s note: Most of Rolex’s new releases are shown to the press and make it into the catalogue. Sometimes, though, they don’t. The gem-set Rolex…
Is a two-tone watch just full gold’s poor cousin? Not anymore
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Is a two-tone watch just full gold’s poor cousin? Not anymore

What goes around comes around – especially when we’re talking style. So here we are, three decades after the first steel-and-gold rush, having another two-tone…
This guy did a survey and found that 38mm is the perfect watch size – here are our other takeaways
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This guy did a survey and found that 38mm is the perfect watch size – here are our other takeaways

The guy in question is none other than Mark Cho, who’s kind of a big deal in the world of menswear. One of the co-founders…
Spending some quality time with the Rolex 116710 BLNR Batman
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Spending some quality time with the Rolex 116710 BLNR Batman

Editor’s note: Our resident Canadian correspondent Justin is a man of some fairly intense and deeply held passions — at least when it comes to…
Remember when that guy bought a broken Rolex-made Panerai at a car boot sale for £10?
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Remember when that guy bought a broken Rolex-made Panerai at a car boot sale for £10?

Editor’s pick: Whenever I pop into an op shop (or thrift store for our American readers), I always make sure to have a look at…
RECOMMENDED READING: Rolex drought shows no sign of easing
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RECOMMENDED READING: Rolex drought shows no sign of easing

In yet another example of water being wet, desirable Rolex models are not easy to get. And while the issues with Rolex stock should not…
8 stupidly high prices people paid for watches worn by celebs, with Trump’s watch the big exception
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8 stupidly high prices people paid for watches worn by celebs, with Trump’s watch the big exception

Editor’s note: Daniel, who originally wrote this thorough analysis of the inflated prices people will pay for watches connected to famous people, is a numbers…
Crazy Rich Asians just hit Netflix, watch it for the Newman that had its own bodyguard on set
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Crazy Rich Asians just hit Netflix, watch it for the Newman that had its own bodyguard on set

Editor’s note: Crazy Rich Asians is a cracking film. It’s fresh, funny and ridiculous. For all but the 0.01% of real life Crazy Rich Asians…
What it’s like to wear a crown on your wrist – 24 months with a Rolex Datejust
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What it’s like to wear a crown on your wrist – 24 months with a Rolex Datejust

Editor’s note: Bruce has written a few great Rolex reviews for us – but this one is a bit special. It takes place not over…
A look into the world of fine watch engraving with King Nerd
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A look into the world of fine watch engraving with King Nerd

Editor’s note: Since we originally ran this story back in 2017, the star of @KingNerd has grown ever brighter – he’s Revolution’s in-house engraver, and…
Simply the best? The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41 in steel
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Simply the best? The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41 in steel

Editor’s note: no bells, no whistles. Everything you need and nothing you don’t. It’s the one and only Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41 in steel…
OPINION: Hype and high prices are killing it for watch collectors
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OPINION: Hype and high prices are killing it for watch collectors

I no longer have any desire to own or wear a Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711. Not because I like the watch any less than I…
Two of the sweetest tones – the Rolex GMT-Master II in Oystersteel and Everose
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Two of the sweetest tones – the Rolex GMT-Master II in Oystersteel and Everose

Editor’s note: Root beer is a peculiarly American drink, sweet and vaguely medicinal – not at all unappealing but an acquired taste. Can the same…
The stealthy excellence of the Rolex Yacht-Master 42 in white gold (ref. 226659)
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The stealthy excellence of the Rolex Yacht-Master 42 in white gold (ref. 226659)

If you weren’t paying close attention you could easily miss the new Rolex Yacht-Master 42 in white gold. And I mean that in the best…
RECOMMENDED READING: Sea Time: Watches Inspired by Sailing, Yachting and Diving
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RECOMMENDED READING: Sea Time: Watches Inspired by Sailing, Yachting and Diving

So, typically in these ‘recommended reading’ posts we link to a good watch-related read that’s — you know — on the internet. Today we’re doing…
5 watches to survive the end of the world, just in case things really kick off
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5 watches to survive the end of the world, just in case things really kick off

Editor’s note: It’s 2019, and along with the feeling that drone-delivered pizza is imminent, many people are also experiencing some form of existential apocalyptic angst.…
From Dr No to Spectre – the Complete List of Bond Watches
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From Dr No to Spectre – the Complete List of Bond Watches

We all know James Bond, AKA 007, the suave British secret service agent who has been on missions all over the world. Throughout many of…
4 Australian businessmen proving their watches are all business
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4 Australian businessmen proving their watches are all business

Today we are focusing on the watches owned and worn by prominent Aussie businessmen, from mining magnates to property moguls and shopping centre kings.  Sir…
6 milestones / gifting occasions that you should buy a watch for (that also make good excuses to buy for yourself)
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6 milestones / gifting occasions that you should buy a watch for (that also make good excuses to buy for yourself)

Personally, I don’t need an excuse to buy a watch for myself. But I have, many times, used certain milestones as justification for a purchase…
A modern Rolex with a major defect, the curious case of the Air-King 116900 with double nines
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A modern Rolex with a major defect, the curious case of the Air-King 116900 with double nines

It’s a modern-day escape from Alcatraz, where the escapee is a defect on a watch that makes it to market, and Alcatraz is the Rolex…
3 watches that prove Elvis Presley was also the King of the unconventional
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3 watches that prove Elvis Presley was also the King of the unconventional

When this video, about holding Elvis Presley’s diamond-encrusted Omega in my hand, posted just now, the first commenter wrote “so excited“. This could be in…
The best watches to wear with black – Part 1, featuring Rolex, Omega, Hublot and Panerai
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The best watches to wear with black – Part 1, featuring Rolex, Omega, Hublot and Panerai

It may come as news to you (but not to our second biggest audience group by city, after Sydney) that people from Melbourne have a…
The best watches to wear with black – Part 2, featuring Audemars Piguet, Breitling, Tudor and Bulgari
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The best watches to wear with black – Part 2, featuring Audemars Piguet, Breitling, Tudor and Bulgari

You could argue that matching watches with a black outfit is the easiest of all scenarios — any watch you choose is hardly going to…
When is it OK to wear a gold watch?
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When is it OK to wear a gold watch?

Editor’s note: Steel is all the rage these days, with premiums for coveted models exceeding that of the comparable gold version. This fact alone is…
The ever-refreshing Rolex Pepsi, AKA the GMT-Master II ref. 126710BLRO
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The ever-refreshing Rolex Pepsi, AKA the GMT-Master II ref. 126710BLRO

Editor’s note: A little more than a year has come and gone since the new Jubilee Rolex Pepsi entered the world (and it’s since been joined…
LIST: 6 classic men’s watches for your budget
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LIST: 6 classic men’s watches for your budget

Pitching any ‘best of’ list is always more effective when you have very strict parameters and are forced to think sideways to come up with…
Restrained elegance – the Rolex Cellini Time
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Restrained elegance – the Rolex Cellini Time

Editor’s note: Think Rolex, and the odds are high that you think sporty, if not straight-up steel. However, there’s a lot more to the brand…
In defence of the date window
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In defence of the date window

Editor’s note: Fancy a date? No, we’re not talking Tinder or your other app of choice, we’re delving into the world of the seemingly innocuous date…
5 things you need to know before you buy Rolex for the first time

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5 things you need to know before you buy Rolex for the first time


Congratulations. You’ve decided to join one of the premier families in the watchmaking universe. That first decision to buy Rolex is seen by many as a…
RECOMMENDED READING: Menswear legend Sid Mashburn explains his watch collection
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RECOMMENDED READING: Menswear legend Sid Mashburn explains his watch collection

Sid Mashburn is a veteran menswear designer with an eponymous label. He also has quite nice taste in watches. Mr Mashburn, his clothes and his watches…
Is it the GOAT steel sports model? Another look at the Rolex Daytona ref. 116500LN
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Is it the GOAT steel sports model? Another look at the Rolex Daytona ref. 116500LN

Editor’s note: Steel Daytonas have always been hard watches to get your hands on, and the latest Rolex Daytona ref. 116500LN is no exception. And aside…
The Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39 in blue, grey and grape
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The Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39 in blue, grey and grape

Editor’s note: You don’t always need bells and whistles to make something truly exceptional. Sometimes less is more. The Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39 is a…
5 of the greatest watch moments on Antiques Roadshow (and if you don’t tear up on the last one, there’s something wrong with you)
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5 of the greatest watch moments on Antiques Roadshow (and if you don’t tear up on the last one, there’s something wrong with you)

Editor’s note: If we’re being completely honest, there’s one clear hero on this list. And it’s the old guy and his Rolex at the end.…
Smart money – 6 expert takes on the best value watches to buy
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Smart money – 6 expert takes on the best value watches to buy

Editor’s note: Midway through last year, Justin did an excellent wrap of ‘value’ pieces, asking a range of industry leaders for their (very subjective) takes…
What is the Rolex Superlative Chronometer Standard and why does it matter?
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What is the Rolex Superlative Chronometer Standard and why does it matter?

Editor’s note: Timekeeping standards are suddenly cool again. Omega has been steadily touting the benefits of their Master Chronometer certification, Patek has their own standards,…
The Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39 – black, white and utterly classic
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The Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39 – black, white and utterly classic

Editor’s note: The Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39 is an exceptional, nigh perfect, execution of a watch. And last year it was given two new dials,…
“They’re impossible to get, and guys like me ruin them.” Greg Yuna on custom watches
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“They’re impossible to get, and guys like me ruin them.” Greg Yuna on custom watches

Editor’s note: It takes a special kind of swag to not only get your hands on the hottest watches on the market, but to then…
That time we reviewed the Rolex Explorer II 16570 – just because
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That time we reviewed the Rolex Explorer II 16570 – just because

Editor’s note: New steel Rolex is almost impossible to find at retail, and pricing on discontinued models is getting prohibitive for mere mortals. One model…
The perfect $20,000 watch collection, according to the T+T team …
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The perfect $20,000 watch collection, according to the T+T team …

Editor’s note: There are few things I love more than a good hypothetical, and this is a doozy. The rules? $20,000 to spend ONLY on…
Everose and moss – is this still the hottest Rolex Day-Date on the market?
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Everose and moss – is this still the hottest Rolex Day-Date on the market?

Editor’s note: On its own, a Rolex is a power move. A precious metal Rolex more so. A Day-Date? Now you’re talking? The Day-Date 40…
Is this Rolex boring or beautiful? Either way, it’s under $10k and you can probably buy it, so there’s that …
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Is this Rolex boring or beautiful? Either way, it’s under $10k and you can probably buy it, so there’s that …

Editor’s note: There’s a knock on the Time+Tide HQ front door. It pushes open and a face pokes around. Is this Time and Tide, the…
OPINION: Forget men and women, watches don’t need genders
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OPINION: Forget men and women, watches don’t need genders

Do we ever see adverts calling an Audi A3 a “ladies’ car”, a Porsche 911 or Toyota LandCruiser a “men’s car”? Nope. So, when even…
John Mayer just made this green and gold Daytona the next hype-piece 
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John Mayer just made this green and gold Daytona the next hype-piece 

Editor’s note: One of the biggest takeaways from John Mayer’s Daytona-fest that was his Talking Watches Part 2 was the fact that the dude managed…
EDITOR’S PICK: That time Batman and Kryptonite collided
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EDITOR’S PICK: That time Batman and Kryptonite collided

Editor’s note: Batman has been on my mind a bit recently, what with his bracelet upgrade. Which brought back this photographic comparison from a few…
VIDEO: The 3 new Rolex releases that had everyone talking at Baselworld 2019 
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VIDEO: The 3 new Rolex releases that had everyone talking at Baselworld 2019 

In the weeks and days leading up to Basel, the tension, speculation and near-hysteria around Rolex’s impending releases is palpable, and this year was no…
HANDS-ON: The Rolex Milgauss Z-Blue – the rebel Rolex
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HANDS-ON: The Rolex Milgauss Z-Blue – the rebel Rolex

Even though many look to Rolex as a steadfast, unchanging bastion of the watch world, there are some definite outliers in the field. Bejewelled GMT-Masters,…
EDITOR’S PICK: Only the toughest – 6 awesomely over-designed watches
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EDITOR’S PICK: Only the toughest – 6 awesomely over-designed watches

Editor’s note: First of all, let me state that Cam nailed this list. He’s pulled a bunch of bangers out of left field, and they’re…
SPOTTED! BY AG: December 2018 – Holiday Edition
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SPOTTED! BY AG: December 2018 – Holiday Edition

Wow, 2018 really got away from us. I mean, I can’t believe we’re just moments away from wrapping up one hell of a year. In…
HANDS-ON: The Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi (ref. 126710 BLRO)
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HANDS-ON: The Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi (ref. 126710 BLRO)

Anticipation was high for a GMT-Master II release at Basel 2018; however, almost everyone in the business of speculating was predicting a rival carbonated beverage…
EDITOR’S PICK: Sick of waiting for that Patek? Here are 5 watches you could get instead
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EDITOR’S PICK: Sick of waiting for that Patek? Here are 5 watches you could get instead

Editor’s note: ‘Wait list’ might well be the phrase of the year for watch fans. Demand, especially on steel sports watches, has seemingly never been…
LIST: 5 solid vintage watches you can buy in Australia right now
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LIST: 5 solid vintage watches you can buy in Australia right now

I don’t think we’d be telling anyone anything new by saying vintage is sooo hot right now. Price escalation, predominantly driven by the vintage Rolex…
EDITOR’S PICK: 5 sports luxury watches that deliver on both fronts
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EDITOR’S PICK: 5 sports luxury watches that deliver on both fronts

Editor’s note: The watch industry is, in general, pretty big on segmentation. According to them, we should be wearing something different for every different activity…
SPOTTED! By AG: Dispatch 14, September 2018 – some cars, more watches
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SPOTTED! By AG: Dispatch 14, September 2018 – some cars, more watches

September was very much a mix of cars and watches, which understandably go hand in hand. The strongest commonality between the two hobbies? The collectors…
LIST: The stories we tell – 5 dinner party watch anecdotes
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LIST: The stories we tell – 5 dinner party watch anecdotes

Watches. Turns out they’re not (just) for telling the time. As horology’s true believers (that is, you lot) will no doubt be aware, watches are…
WATCHSPOTTING: 6 award-winning watch choices at the 70th Primetime Emmys
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WATCHSPOTTING: 6 award-winning watch choices at the 70th Primetime Emmys

As far as journalism goes, writing about watches isn’t really the sort of high-pressure, down-to-the-wire sort of experience that is common in more mainstream platforms. News…
EDITOR’S PICK: 8 watches that show just how much the celebrity factor is worth
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EDITOR’S PICK: 8 watches that show just how much the celebrity factor is worth

Editor’s note: A couple of days ago I announced that Sotheby’s would be auctioning 44 watches from the collection of the late great Robin Williams.…
LIST: Ultra tough – 6 awesomely over-designed watches
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LIST: Ultra tough – 6 awesomely over-designed watches

There are watches that are tough, and then there are watches so tough that they’re guaranteed to survive in even the most extreme environments, even…
WATCHSPOTTING: Ozark’s Jason Bateman continues to live his best vintage Rolex Daytona life
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WATCHSPOTTING: Ozark’s Jason Bateman continues to live his best vintage Rolex Daytona life

In a clip produced by Vanity Fair to coincide with the release of Ozark Season 2 on Netflix, Jason Bateman, Laura Linney and Julia Garner explain…
EDITOR’S PICK: PART 2 – Why I’ll always be a ‘vintage watch guy’
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EDITOR’S PICK: PART 2 – Why I’ll always be a ‘vintage watch guy’

Editor’s note: Following on from our revisit of Felix’s divisive bombshell yesterday, where he confessed and made some rather good arguments as to why vintage reissues…
HANDS-ON: A classic in its purest form – the Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39 with white and black dials
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HANDS-ON: A classic in its purest form – the Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39 with white and black dials

One of the real hits from Rolex’s 2015 collection was the Oyster Perpetual 39 (ref. 114300), a bare bones, simple steel timepiece that was still…