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EDITOR’S PICK: What makes a watch a keeper
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EDITOR’S PICK: What makes a watch a keeper

Editor’s Note: We originally published this story way back in 2015, and you’ll be glad to know that Andrew still has his BLNR, and I’ve…
WHO TO FOLLOW: @KingNerd
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WHO TO FOLLOW: @KingNerd

Real nerd @KingNerd might not be a real monarch, but he is royalty in the world of fine engraving. Definitely worth a follow if you’re into…
HANDS-ON: The Rolex Cellini Moonphase – what it is and why it matters
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HANDS-ON: The Rolex Cellini Moonphase – what it is and why it matters

While the current Rolex Cellini collection will never have the same mass appeal or cool cachet as their ever-popular steel sports models, I think this…
EDITOR’S PICK: What happens in a Rolex Service Centre? We visited one to find out…
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EDITOR’S PICK: What happens in a Rolex Service Centre? We visited one to find out…

Editor’s Note: Working in watches, one of the most common complaints is poor aftersales support. If you believe every horror story you hear, servicing or returning…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 7th April, 2017 – the Basel comedown edition
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 7th April, 2017 – the Basel comedown edition

Forgive us readers for we have sinned. It’s been two weeks since our last Wind Down. But we’re hoping you’ll forgive us as we’ve been…
LIST: The 5 watches we’re arguing most about at Baselworld 2017
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LIST: The 5 watches we’re arguing most about at Baselworld 2017

Baselworld is a pressure cooker. It’s an intense week full of back-to-back appointments, cramped accommodation and more watches than – if we’re being really honest…
VIDEO: A closer look at the 2017 Rolex Sky-Dweller in Rolesor 
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VIDEO: A closer look at the 2017 Rolex Sky-Dweller in Rolesor 

In the months, weeks and days leading up to Baselworld the speculation around what novelties Rolex would release reached a near fever pitch. Pundits made…
VIDEO: The 4 Rolex watches that burned down the house on day 1 of Baselworld 2017
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VIDEO: The 4 Rolex watches that burned down the house on day 1 of Baselworld 2017

If Rolex as a brand has mastered any single art – apart from watchmaking in practically all of its forms – it is to both…
VIDEO: Our Basel 2017 predictions for Rolex, Hublot, Tudor, Patek Philippe and more…
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VIDEO: Our Basel 2017 predictions for Rolex, Hublot, Tudor, Patek Philippe and more…

It’s very easy to say, on day two of Baselworld, “oh yes, I saw that one coming”. It’s much harder to get it right two…
BASEL BUILDUP: 3 days to go. The watches of 2016 that nearly brought two Aussies to blows
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BASEL BUILDUP: 3 days to go. The watches of 2016 that nearly brought two Aussies to blows

BASEL BUILDUP: It’s happy families at Time+Tide most of the time. We have our likes, dislikes. But it’s horses for courses, and it’s cool. That…
WHO TO FOLLOW: @PaulDavidMaudsley
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WHO TO FOLLOW: @PaulDavidMaudsley

If you’re a fan of supercars and rare timepieces, tapping into Paul Maudsley’s social feed will be a click you won’t regret. Meet a real…
BASEL BUILDUP: 4 days to go. The best watches of Baselworld 2016 paired with perfect outfits
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BASEL BUILDUP: 4 days to go. The best watches of Baselworld 2016 paired with perfect outfits

BASEL BUILDUP: To celebrate the sartorial whirlwind who sadly departs Time+Tide today on maternity leave, we couldn’t resist revisiting our Content Director Ceri David’s genius idea…
BASEL BUILDUP: 8 days to go. Remembering the Rolex that blew up Baselworld 2016…
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BASEL BUILDUP: 8 days to go. Remembering the Rolex that blew up Baselworld 2016…

BASEL BUILDUP: Will it happen again? Will Rolex put a ceramic bezel on an existing watch and break Baselworld? Rumours abound we may see just…
WHO TO FOLLOW: @_aboen
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WHO TO FOLLOW: @_aboen

In the market for a watch strap that doesn’t exist yet? It’s time to dial into the feed of Drew Boen, watch collector and custom strap…
BASEL BUILDUP: 10 days to go, so here’s our top 10 from last year, featuring the whole damn team
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BASEL BUILDUP: 10 days to go, so here’s our top 10 from last year, featuring the whole damn team

BASEL BUILDUP: We’re counting down, NASA-style, to Baselworld 2017, the world’s biggest watch fair. It’s 10 days until we launch from Australia on Etihad Airways…
LIST: 5 standout Rolexes worn at the 89th Academy Awards (which they just happen to sponsor)
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LIST: 5 standout Rolexes worn at the 89th Academy Awards (which they just happen to sponsor)

The 89th Acadamy Awards will go down in history as one of the more infamous Oscars, largely due to the La La Land/Moonlight mix-up, but…
WHO TO FOLLOW: @Loevhagen
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WHO TO FOLLOW: @Loevhagen

There are some people who just nail Instagram. Bjoern, also known as @Loevhagen, is one of those people. More specifically, he’s one of the masters…
WHO TO FOLLOW: @nobleandgraff
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WHO TO FOLLOW: @nobleandgraff

Sick of the same old in your Insta-feed? We can highly recommend the account of watch lover and leather goods wizard N G Lester of UK-based Noble…
SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 5, February 2017 – New Year’s edition
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SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 5, February 2017 – New Year’s edition

The beginning of the year is always a great time here in Australia, as the weather starts to warm up and most of us get a…
EDITOR’S PICK: One of Australia’s most successful sailors ever talks timing, Rolex and making your own luck
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EDITOR’S PICK: One of Australia’s most successful sailors ever talks timing, Rolex and making your own luck

This is a video we keep coming back to. It’s one of our most cinematic and visually beautiful videos to date, and it captures the…
NEWS: Rolex to sponsor the Oscars – and what this means
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NEWS: Rolex to sponsor the Oscars – and what this means

Rolex has announced it’s now the official sponsor of the 89th Academy Awards, to be broadcast live (US time) on Sunday, February 26, and around the…
WATCHSPOTTING: Forget Roger Federer’s Rolex Batman – his wife Mirka’s Day-Date is the real champion
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WATCHSPOTTING: Forget Roger Federer’s Rolex Batman – his wife Mirka’s Day-Date is the real champion

While most eyes were on Roger Federer and the Rolex GMT Master-II BLNR he strapped on to hoist his 18th grand slam trophy at the…
VIDEO: “My dad loved shady deals” – Matthew McConaughey and his father’s fake Rolex
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VIDEO: “My dad loved shady deals” – Matthew McConaughey and his father’s fake Rolex

Turns out Matthew McConaughey isn’t just a superb actor, he’s also a mighty fine storyteller. We’re not sure if it’s the intense eyes, the Texan…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 27th January 2017 – the celebration edition
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 27th January 2017 – the celebration edition

Australia Day yesterday, Chinese New Year tomorrow – so much partying to be had. But you know what we’re celebrating here in the T+T office?…
WATCHSPOTTING: Which tennis player wears what in 2017?
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WATCHSPOTTING: Which tennis player wears what in 2017?

Editor’s note: Whether they know it or not, anyone in a highly visible profession is likely to have their wristwear critiqued by a cadre of…
SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 4, January 2017
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SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 4, January 2017

There you have it – another year done and dusted. Now we’re all trying to get our heads around writing 2017 instead of 2106, and…
HANDS-ON: Blue heaven – the Rolex Daytona in white gold with blue dial (ref. 116509), plus pics of EVERY new 2016 Daytona
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HANDS-ON: Blue heaven – the Rolex Daytona in white gold with blue dial (ref. 116509), plus pics of EVERY new 2016 Daytona

Two thousand and sixteen will surely go down in the annals of watch-lore as the year of the Daytona. Not only did Rolex finally update…
WATCHSPOTTING: The 5 hottest wrists of the Golden Globes 2017 – feat. Jonah Hill and Richard Mille
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WATCHSPOTTING: The 5 hottest wrists of the Golden Globes 2017 – feat. Jonah Hill and Richard Mille

While we mortals take our time recovering from NYE, happy to simply roll our eyes at returning to work in clothes that are a little…
TEAM PICK: Andy Green’s favourite stories of 2016
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TEAM PICK: Andy Green’s favourite stories of 2016

Continuing with our series of Team Picks, it’s Andy Green who has the reins today, wrangling the three gems he enjoyed reading most on T+T in 2016.…
INSIGHT: What is the updated Rolex Superlative Chronometer Standard and why does it matter?
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INSIGHT: What is the updated Rolex Superlative Chronometer Standard and why does it matter?

Since 1951, nearly every watch leaving Rolex’s Geneva facility has been a certified Chronometer, and from 1957 onwards, Rolex has been using the term ‘Superlative’ on…
ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 19 – The Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Rolesor
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ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 19 – The Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Rolesor

If your idea of Christmas is one where festive = indulgence, the new Yacht-Master 40 in Rolesor with its delicious chocolate dial should make it to…
SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 3, December 2016 – Starting with a 1982 Rolex Sub
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SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 3, December 2016 – Starting with a 1982 Rolex Sub

Ah, December, my favourite month of the year. It’s got the lot: my birthday, Christmas and of course it’s when the Michael Bublé calendar becomes…
ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 8 – The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King
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ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 8 – The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King

How’s your Christmas shopping going, folks? Whaddaya mean you haven’t started yet? Chop chop. Unless you’re waiting for inspiration to hit, in which case, maybe this…
HANDS-ON: The Rolex Day-Date 40 with green dial – 6 decades on and still going strong
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HANDS-ON: The Rolex Day-Date 40 with green dial – 6 decades on and still going strong

It’s no real surprise that Rolex – the world’s most reputable brand – is a class act. For me this was proven when I saw the…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 2nd December, 2016 – the rumours edition
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 2nd December, 2016 – the rumours edition

No, we’re not dedicating this Wind Down to Stevie Nicks and her choice of timepieces (though that would be amazing). No, this week we’re talking…
THE RULES: No Submariners with black tie – 5 tips for tuxedo-appropriate timepieces
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THE RULES: No Submariners with black tie – 5 tips for tuxedo-appropriate timepieces

Welcome to the party season, aka an obstacle course of events that, between now and February, will test the limits of your wardrobe. All manner…
LIST: Six men’s watches that look incredible on women (and why)
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LIST: Six men’s watches that look incredible on women (and why)

Ever since the female of the species began wearing trousers circa the 1920s, they’ve been gradually but persistently encroaching into the territory of men. Never…
HANDS-ON: Shades of grey – the Rolex Yacht-Master 40 with dark rhodium dial (ref. 116622)
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HANDS-ON: Shades of grey – the Rolex Yacht-Master 40 with dark rhodium dial (ref. 116622)

This cool, calm and collected new Yacht-Master almost slipped past me. I was too busy falling in love (again) with the gold and chocolate Rolesor Yacht-Master,…
SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 2, November 2016
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SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 2, November 2016

October was a crazy, crazy month, but before we dive in, I must address the bronze elephant in the room. Carl has gone, and he’s…
HANDS-ON: The most iconic Rolex gets an update – the Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41
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HANDS-ON: The most iconic Rolex gets an update – the Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41

There are two main contenders for the title of ‘most recognisable watch in the world’, both of them made by Rolex. Naturally, the Submariner has…
EDITOR’S PICK: FakeWatchBusta on how to buy your first baller watch
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EDITOR’S PICK: FakeWatchBusta on how to buy your first baller watch

Editor’s Note: Last night over drinks a friend had a question. He considers he’s reached some sort of early milestone in his collecting. He has…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 21st October, 2016 – the mixed bag edition
Friday Wind Down
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 21st October, 2016 – the mixed bag edition

Today’s Wind Down is, much like this week, a bit all over the shop. Though Time+Tide has momentarily ceased its globetrotting antics, that doesn’t mean…
LIST: Does the Mark Zuckerberg #onetshirt theory work with watches?
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LIST: Does the Mark Zuckerberg #onetshirt theory work with watches?

Editor’s Note: Every single watch journalist in the world has a readymade answer / answers to the question, “So, watch writer, what should I buy…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 14th October, 2016 – the winners edition
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 14th October, 2016 – the winners edition

Today’s Wind Down is dedicated to all the winners out there. Maybe you found $2 on the street, maybe you’ve just got a positive attitude,…
HANDS-ON: Everlasting lustre – the Rolex Daytona in yellow gold with green dial (ref. 116508)
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HANDS-ON: Everlasting lustre – the Rolex Daytona in yellow gold with green dial (ref. 116508)

Though the devastatingly cool new steel Daytona is the Rolex chronograph de jour, this year the brand also released new variations of their classic chrono in white and…
LIST: 5 times Rolex helped to make the world a better place (for more than just your wrist)
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LIST: 5 times Rolex helped to make the world a better place (for more than just your wrist)

Watch brands don’t change the world, right? Sure, it’s easy enough to create a limited edition watch that raises funds and awareness, but as for…
VIDEO: 9 classic quotes from that time Antiques Roadshow told a US veteran his Rolex GMT-Master was worth 50 times more than he expected
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VIDEO: 9 classic quotes from that time Antiques Roadshow told a US veteran his Rolex GMT-Master was worth 50 times more than he expected

Editor’s Note: As a GMT-Master II owner I’m a sucker for stories about any Rolex GMT models. It’s a kinship that’s formed when you buy…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 16th September, 2016
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 16th September, 2016

Bit of a sombre one this week all told. Not only did it mark the 15th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, but the news…
LIST: Are our 9 Basel favourites still our favourites?
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LIST: Are our 9 Basel favourites still our favourites?

Anyone that’s been to Basel will know what we’re talking about when we reference the ‘Basel bubble’. It’s a cross between Steve Jobs’ reality distortion…
HANDS-ON: The ultimate his and hers watch – the Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Everose Rolesor
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HANDS-ON: The ultimate his and hers watch – the Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Everose Rolesor

Last year Rolex released the stealth-wealthy Everose, Cerachrom and Oysterflex Yacht-Master 40 ref. 116655, a watch that shifted the skipper’s watch from the periphery of…
LIST: 6 watches that signify success
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LIST: 6 watches that signify success

Editor’s Note: The Weekly Review recently asked me to give them a list of six watches that “show you’re a success in life”. For the record,…
WATCHSPOTTING: Father’s Day special – famous dads and sons/daughters
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WATCHSPOTTING: Father’s Day special – famous dads and sons/daughters

When you’re young you want to be like your dad. He’s a cool guy. He’s as strong as Atlas. Everything he does is brilliant. Whatever…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 2nd September, 2016 – the advertising edition
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 2nd September, 2016 – the advertising edition

Want to know something scary? 2016 is practically over. It’s 115 sleeps until Christmas. Which equals 17 more weeks or, most horrifyingly of all, a…
EDITOR’S PICK: Hail to the Chief! The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40 review
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EDITOR’S PICK: Hail to the Chief! The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40 review

Editor’s Note: Perhaps it’s because Ceri has been spotting them on the wrists of the rich and famous, or maybe it’s thanks to the handsome green-dialled…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 26th August, 2016 – the shady edition
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 26th August, 2016 – the shady edition

Birds are chirping, flowers are budding, and there’s a renewed sense of optimism in the air. Yes, springtime is almost here. Not sure about you,…
HOW TO: Buy a watch when you’re drunk
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HOW TO: Buy a watch when you’re drunk

We’re pretty sure this doesn’t need to be said, but let’s say it anyway. Don’t buy a watch when you’re drunk. Nothing good can come from…
IN-DEPTH: The 2016 Rolex Cosmograph Daytona ref. 116500LN, and the one thing that’s wrong with it
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IN-DEPTH: The 2016 Rolex Cosmograph Daytona ref. 116500LN, and the one thing that’s wrong with it

The story in a second The latest and greatest steel Daytona is here, and everyone loves it. The only problem? Getting your hands on it.…
WATCHSPOTTING: Who wore it best? The Rolex President feat. Posh, Ike and Bieber
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WATCHSPOTTING: Who wore it best? The Rolex President feat. Posh, Ike and Bieber

When it comes to Rolex, the precious-metal-only Day-Date (aka the President) is pretty much at the top of the tree, so naturally it isn’t short…
LIST: 17 priceless Instagram reactions to the new Rolex Air-King (NSF precious Rolex fans)
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LIST: 17 priceless Instagram reactions to the new Rolex Air-King (NSF precious Rolex fans)

After the release of the Rolex Air-King at Baselworld 2016 things went pretty much to plan for the Big Crown. People declared their love: Others expressed that…
WATCHSPOTTING: San Diego Comic-Con 2016, feat. Omega, Ball and a lot of Rolex
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WATCHSPOTTING: San Diego Comic-Con 2016, feat. Omega, Ball and a lot of Rolex

A celebration of comics, sci-fi, gaming and general nerdery, Comic-Con International wrapped up yesterday in San Diego – and if you’re not familiar with it, think…
IN-DEPTH: The King is Dead! Long Live the King! The 2016 Rolex Air-King ref. 116900
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IN-DEPTH: The King is Dead! Long Live the King! The 2016 Rolex Air-King ref. 116900

The story in a second It was definitely a surprise when we saw it at Baselworld, but now the unconventional design of the new Rolex…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 1st July, 2016 – the finance edition
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 1st July, 2016 – the finance edition

Happy new (fin) year everyone! Hope you’re all hard at work preparing your tax returns right now (only allowing for brief breaks to read updates from your favourite…
INSIGHT: Further, faster, higher, deeper – Rolex and the history of extremes
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INSIGHT: Further, faster, higher, deeper – Rolex and the history of extremes

Regardless of what you think about Rolex, its reputation for rock-solid reliability is legendary. Stories abound of people taking their grandad’s Datejust out of the safe for…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 10th June, 2016 – the end of an era
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 10th June, 2016 – the end of an era

Today is the final Friday Wind Down in our current office; we’re pulling up stumps and moving to bigger and better digs next week. We’ll…
OPINION: How to buy your first baller watch – by @fakewatchbusta
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OPINION: How to buy your first baller watch – by @fakewatchbusta

Editor’s Note: Any Instagram-savvy watch fan who doesn’t follow @fakewatchbusta and @rolex_enforcer is either lying, in need of a tip, or perhaps they just have enough…
GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Golden brown, texture like sun – the Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Everose Rolesor (ref. 116621) video review
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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Golden brown, texture like sun – the Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Everose Rolesor (ref. 116621) video review

For 98 per cent of watch lovers, Rolex this year is all about two models – the Daytona and the Air-King. The amount of digital…
EDITOR’S PICK: The Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39, perfect in every way
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EDITOR’S PICK: The Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39, perfect in every way

Editor’s Note: Since November last year the desktop on my computer has been one of Jason’s excellent pictures of this watch. I guess this goes…
NEWS: Paramedic faces court for allegedly stealing James Gandolfini’s Rolex Submariner while “taking his pulse” after fatal heart attack
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NEWS: Paramedic faces court for allegedly stealing James Gandolfini’s Rolex Submariner while “taking his pulse” after fatal heart attack

In what seems to be a cruelly ironic twist, the actor that played Tony Soprano in The Sopranos – a HBO TV series that “probably featured…
OPINION: Yes, we saw Robert Downey Jr’s ‘epic’ collection and yes, we have some pretty intense questions/suggestions. (And not just about the fakes)
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OPINION: Yes, we saw Robert Downey Jr’s ‘epic’ collection and yes, we have some pretty intense questions/suggestions. (And not just about the fakes)

The watch world is all in a tizz with the unveiling of Robert Downey Jr’s ‘epic’ watch collection. Our initial response to the nine watches, captured…
LIST: 5 logos that ruined perfectly good watches. Or did they?
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LIST: 5 logos that ruined perfectly good watches. Or did they?

There’s a piece of pop culture folklore that says that when you retire, your employers give you a party and a gold watch. Now, if…
HANDS-ON: Batman (Rolex’s BLNR) v Superman (Franck Muller’s Vanguard Carbon Krypton), in ‘The Lume Wars’ (way better than ‘Dawn of Justice’, we PROMISE)
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HANDS-ON: Batman (Rolex’s BLNR) v Superman (Franck Muller’s Vanguard Carbon Krypton), in ‘The Lume Wars’ (way better than ‘Dawn of Justice’, we PROMISE)

Earlier this year we were witness to a chance encounter between two giants of both the superhuman and horological pantheons. The showdown took place at…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 22nd April, 2016, Raining Purple Watches Edition (R.I.P Prince Rogers Nelson)
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 22nd April, 2016, Raining Purple Watches Edition (R.I.P Prince Rogers Nelson)

The Time+Tide office relies on a few things to function. A very cheap pretend Nespresso coffee machine. Extremely poor internet connection, due to the thick…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 15th April, 2016, special ‘How to take a wristshot’ edition
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 15th April, 2016, special ‘How to take a wristshot’ edition

Every job has its quirks. Every industry has its niche skills. In watch journalism – or watch appreciation in general – perhaps one of the…
VIDEO: Valuation of ‘keepsake’ 1960 Rolex GMT-Master for eye-watering price blows up Antique Roadshow episode, tears ensue. Watch it here now.
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VIDEO: Valuation of ‘keepsake’ 1960 Rolex GMT-Master for eye-watering price blows up Antique Roadshow episode, tears ensue. Watch it here now.

An American Antiques Roadshow video of a gentleman with a ‘keepsake’ Rolex GMT-Master he bought in 1960 has been doing the rounds on the internet…
BREAKING NEWS: Rolex judged the most reputable brand in the world, while BMW, Mercedes Benz and Apple fall
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BREAKING NEWS: Rolex judged the most reputable brand in the world, while BMW, Mercedes Benz and Apple fall

Rolex has landed the number one spot on this year’s Reputation Institute’s annual 2016 rankings, up from number 4 in 2015. B&T Magazine, an Australian-based B2B…
VIDEO: “That’s not really a fair question,” the President of Omega responds to new Rolex certification – PART 1
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VIDEO: “That’s not really a fair question,” the President of Omega responds to new Rolex certification – PART 1

Editor’s note: This video was filmed on Monday March the 21st, 2016. It starts like many other discussions we’ve had at Baselworld, with a question…
GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King (ref 116900), the regal new entry-level to the Professional range
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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King (ref 116900), the regal new entry-level to the Professional range

The Rolex Air-King, first launched in 1945,  has been the entry-point into the world of Rolex for generations. But it inexplicably disappeared from Rolex catalogues in…
OPINION: 4 watches we just can’t agree on at Baselworld 2016, featuring Tudor, Chanel, Glashütte Original and Rolex
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OPINION: 4 watches we just can’t agree on at Baselworld 2016, featuring Tudor, Chanel, Glashütte Original and Rolex

Mummy and daddy are fighting again. But sometimes it’s for a very good reason. Good relationships rely on clear and honest communication. And if you’ve…
BASEL LOOKBOOK 2016: Day 3 , featuring Rolex, Omega and Patek Philippe
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BASEL LOOKBOOK 2016: Day 3 , featuring Rolex, Omega and Patek Philippe

The Basel Lookbook, in which our friend and fashion advisor Ceri David casts an eye over the best releases of Baselworld and suggests what might…
GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona (Ref 116500 LN), the must watch video review
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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona (Ref 116500 LN), the must watch video review

This is the one you’ve been waiting for. Steel Daytona. Cerachrom bezel. Drop the mic, cue the applause. The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona –…
THE BASEL BIBLE, 2016 EDITION: All the latest watches, live from the world’s biggest watch fair
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THE BASEL BIBLE, 2016 EDITION: All the latest watches, live from the world’s biggest watch fair

Baselworld. The biggest watch fair in the world occupies over 141,000 square metres of floor space, showcases 1500 exhibitors and is reported on by 4,000+…
BASEL LOOKBOOK 2016: Our fashion attaché suggests what to wear with all the latest watches from Baselworld
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BASEL LOOKBOOK 2016: Our fashion attaché suggests what to wear with all the latest watches from Baselworld

The Basel Lookbook, in which our friend and fashion advisor Ceri David casts an eye over the best releases of Baselworld and suggests what might…
LIST: Watchspotting at the 2016 Oscars
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LIST: Watchspotting at the 2016 Oscars

The Oscars are a time when Hollywood’s best and brightest don their finery and strut their stuff. And watches are becoming increasingly important (and visible)…
OSCARS SPECIAL: “My watch story,” with James Cameron
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OSCARS SPECIAL: “My watch story,” with James Cameron

Editor’s Note: As we head towards the Oscars in a few days, I can’t help but think of that time I spoke to the man who…
LIST: Six watches to lift your look
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LIST: Six watches to lift your look

Finding the right watch to match your wardrobe can be surprisingly tricky – all too often your wrist overpowers (or worse – underwhelms) the rest…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 12th February, 2016, (Valentine’s Day Watch Guide Edition)
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 12th February, 2016, (Valentine’s Day Watch Guide Edition)

Love, to quote John Paul Young, is in the air. So is rampant consumerism. The world’s most romantic/over-rated day (depending on your perspective/relationship status/cynicism level)…
MY WATCH STORY: Miles’s Rolex GMT Master II
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MY WATCH STORY: Miles’s Rolex GMT Master II

Your name: Miles Wharton (AKA the impeccably dressed gent behind Men’s Fashion Blogger). Your watch: Rolex GMT Master II in steel and yellow gold. What’s…
HOLIDAY BUYING GUIDE: The Rolex Yacht-Master ref. 116655
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HOLIDAY BUYING GUIDE: The Rolex Yacht-Master ref. 116655

The new Everose Yacht-Master was one of the biggest hits of 2015. Far from a fad, its appeal is only intensifying as time goes by…
IN-DEPTH: The Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39 (ref. 114300)
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IN-DEPTH: The Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39 (ref. 114300)

The Story in a second: This could well be the only watch you’ll ever need. There’s a concept in the world of watch enthusiasts that’s…
ANNOUNCING: The Holiday Buying Guide
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ANNOUNCING: The Holiday Buying Guide

In December, the questions get out of control. From friends, family, Instagram followers, cab drivers, you name it. As soon as people establish that you’re…
EDITOR’S PICK: When the Empire Struck Black – Our In-Depth review of the Rolex Yacht-Master 116655
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EDITOR’S PICK: When the Empire Struck Black – Our In-Depth review of the Rolex Yacht-Master 116655

Editor’s Note: Earlier this year we took one of the buzz watches of Baselworld 2015 – the stealthy Rolex Yacht-Master 116655 – for a spin around our local…
EDITOR’S PICK: LIST – Six forgotten watches of 2015 that you need to know about
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EDITOR’S PICK: LIST – Six forgotten watches of 2015 that you need to know about

The story in a second: Six of the best watches you’ve never heard about Here’s the thing. For every Dark Side of the Moon, there…
IN-DEPTH: Twenty-Four Months With a Rolex Datejust
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IN-DEPTH: Twenty-Four Months With a Rolex Datejust

Editor’s Note: Today’s review of the classic Rolex Datejust is a little different to the usual. While we generally spend a week or so with…
VIDEO: Disassembling a Rolex Submariner in 6 minutes (don’t try this at home)
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VIDEO: Disassembling a Rolex Submariner in 6 minutes (don’t try this at home)

Disassembling a Rolex Submariner When I was watch editor at GQ, there was one overwhelmingly popular question every single time we called out for questions…
MY WATCH STORY: Ernie’s heirloom Rolex collection
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MY WATCH STORY: Ernie’s heirloom Rolex collection

Last week we met a passionate collector by the name of Ernie at our live wind down at Oscar Hunt. We couldn’t help but notice…
COMPETITION: The winner of the Tudor Pelagos!
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COMPETITION: The winner of the Tudor Pelagos!

It’s been an exciting 24 hours at Time+Tide. Well, that’s one word for it. The others might be along the lines of trepidation (who was…