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Oyster vs Jubilee: Which bracelet does the Rolex GMT-Master II look better on?

Opinion

20.04.24

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Oyster vs Jubilee: Which bracelet does the Rolex GMT-Master II look better on?

To Jubilee or not to Jubilee? We debate whether the Rolex GMT-Master II looks better on a Jubilee or Oyster bracelet.

‘Green over tan’: how every car enthusiast’s favourite colour combo works perfectly for watches too

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24.01.24

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‘Green over tan’: how every car enthusiast’s favourite colour combo works perfectly for watches too

Green cars with tan interiors? There's nothing better. Turns out the colour combo works great for watches too.

Buying Guides

22.12.23

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5 of the best dive watches

The diver has pretty much become the quintessential watch - and here are five of the best.

Buying Guides

15.12.23

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Best gift watches under $10,000

Continuing our buying guide for the holiday season, we bring you the best watches from our latest NOW Magazine Buying Guide under US$10,000. While some of…

These 7 brands prove Chinese watchmaking shouldn’t be overlooked

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25.11.23

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These 7 brands prove Chinese watchmaking shouldn’t be overlooked

Whether it's artisanal quality or the makings of an industrial powerhouse, China can no longer be ignored when it comes to horological significance.

Buying Guides

15.11.23

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5 of the best meteorite dial watches

Each slice of meteorite sports a unique pattern and is as old as the Earth itself. Pretty cool thing to use as a dial.

Buying Guides

09.11.23

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5 of the best Italian watch brands

Italy is synonymous with style and elegance, and has a rich legacy of craftsmanship in watchmaking. However, their watch brands are all too often overshadowed…

Buying Guides

17.10.23

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5 of the best budget moonphase watches

Moonphases don't have to be reserved for the deepest of pockets - here are our five affordable favourites.

Buying Guides

27.09.23

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5 of the best budget skeleton watches

Here's our guide to watches with open-hearted haute horlogerie looks at reasonable prices.

12 of the greatest Grand Seikos yet, and why they matter

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21.09.23

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12 of the greatest Grand Seikos yet, and why they matter

Our guide to the 12 of the best Grand Seiko references of the modern era, and why they're so important.

Buying Guides

04.09.23

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5 of the best analogue watches for kids

I haven’t thought much about kids’ watches since… Well, when I was a kid. My first watch was a blue-dialled Timex with a manual movement,…

Buying Guides

30.08.23

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5 of the best tough watches

Wristwatches generally serve one main purpose, which is of course to tell the time. Some of them display times in other parts of the world,…

Buying Guides

20.08.23

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5 of the best survival watches

With the growing popularity of shows like Alone and an increasing desire to escape the normalities of life, the art of survival is more popular…

Buying Guides

04.08.23

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9 of the best gold watches

A gold watch is the ultimate status symbol. Though the recent horological trend has skewed towards steel as the material of choice, the timelessness of…

5 of the best “old money” stealth wealth watches

Buying Guides

24.07.23

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5 of the best “old money” stealth wealth watches

Old money style is characterised by focusing on classic, timeless elegance that’s executed with subtle sophistication and a sense of effortlessness. Often the world of…

Buying Guides

06.06.23

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The 5 best Tiffany blue watches

In December 2021, a late addition to a Phillips Auction stunned the watch world when Patek Philippe introduced one of those watches that takes trends…

Buying Guides

27.05.23

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The 10 best lume dial watches

The formula is simple. Lume is cool, so that must mean the more lume, the better. Rather than pointing out any potential flaws in my…

Buying Guides

24.05.23

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The 10 best Japanese watch brands

Japan has played numerous crucial roles in horological history, whether introducing one of the first automatic chronographs, developing a watch resistant enough to be used…

Buying Guides

20.05.23

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The 5 best salmon dial watches

Every year, it seems there’s a new trend in dial colours that takes the industry by storm. In 2021, it was blue, in 2022 green…

The 10 best French watch brands from Baltic to Z.R.C.

Buying Guides

14.05.23

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The 10 best French watch brands from Baltic to Z.R.C.

While Switzerland is regarded as the high-end watchmaking epicentre, it wasn’t always so. Along with many English watchmakers, it was France that led the way…

Buying Guides

07.05.23

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The 10 best German watch brands

With the weird and wonderful thing that is the internet, watch aficionados are able to stay better-informed than ever. The knowledge of small, niche brands…

10 of the best Gérald Genta designs for other brands

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07.03.23

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10 of the best Gérald Genta designs for other brands

Gérald Genta. Anyone who calls themselves a watch enthusiast is familiar with the legendary designer, and the mainstream consumer base for watches, whether they realise…

Agenhor, and the many movements of the Genevan complication masters (Part 1)

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01.12.22

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Agenhor, and the many movements of the Genevan complication masters (Part 1)

There are not many movement manufacturers nor watch brands that can lay claim to a staggering 9 GPHG awards, though Agenhor is one of them.…

So you can’t get a MoonSwatch. Here are 5 alternatives…

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25.10.22

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So you can’t get a MoonSwatch. Here are 5 alternatives…

I do have to start this segment by admitting that no other watch out there quite matches what the MoonSwatch can offer. It’s a truly…

The 5 most expensive Hublot watches (including the one Beyoncé bought Jay-Z…)

Lists

08.10.22

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The 5 most expensive Hublot watches (including the one Beyoncé bought Jay-Z…)

Some luxury brands shy away from their elite clientele, trying to remain humble despite earth-shaking price tags. Hublot aren’t exactly subtle about their style though,…

Six manufacturers that ditched industry giants for Kenissi movements

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05.09.22

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Six manufacturers that ditched industry giants for Kenissi movements

Initially introduced as the maker of Tudor’s in-house calibres, Kenissi is becoming a manufacturing powerhouse, becoming involved with an ever-growing number of brands. After Tudor’s…

As useless as a white crayon: 5 watches that don’t tell the time

Watch Reviews

22.08.22

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As useless as a white crayon: 5 watches that don’t tell the time

We’re all aware that wristwatches haven’t served an essential purpose for quite some time now. Wearing a watch is less about telling the time and…

Small wonders: The best modern 34mm watches that anyone can wear

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16.08.22

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Small wonders: The best modern 34mm watches that anyone can wear

The art of the small watch has definitely come to be appreciated more and more in recent years with a focus not only on smaller…

IN-DEPTH: The Longines Spirit Zulu Time Collection

Watch Reviews

09.08.22

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IN-DEPTH: The Longines Spirit Zulu Time Collection

The ability to display two time zones on a single dial has cropped up quite a lot over the course of history, but it was…

Green dials and what the hell to pair them with

Fits and Ticks

23.07.22

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Green dials and what the hell to pair them with

Green. The unequivocal colour of the year for both 2020 and 2021. More often than not, I find myself smooshing those two COVID-ridden years together,…

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…

The unfortunate story of a DIY watch kit

Watch Education

17.07.22

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The unfortunate story of a DIY watch kit

Ever fancied making your own watch, with specifications exactly as you’d want them? I certainly have. If so, this DIY watch kit is not what…

Here are the most beautiful quartz movements with open casebacks, with some hidden honourable mentions

Lists

10.07.22

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Here are the most beautiful quartz movements with open casebacks, with some hidden honourable mentions

Following last week’s review of the Grand Seiko SBGP017, and your comments on Instagram regarding the exhibition of quartz movements, we were inspired to find…

What is Credor and why should I care about it? Plus 7 of the best models

Watch Education

13.12.21

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What is Credor and why should I care about it? Plus 7 of the best models

Editor’s note: Grand Seiko has established itself as one of the top five luxury watchmaking brands in the US. That’s an achievement that no one…

EDITOR’S PICK: How waterproof is your watch?

Watch Education

06.11.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: How waterproof is your watch?

EDITOR’S NOTE: In Australia, the temperature is rising with summer due to kick in at the end of the month. That means we’re approaching beach…

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

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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’…

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30.09.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: Your guide to Orient Watches – the cult Japanese brand that offers extraordinary value

EDITOR’S PICK: From Grand Seiko to Kurono, Japanese watchmaking increasingly feels to be in the ascendancy. But the lesser known Orient Watches have also gained…

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…

7 Seiko Spring Drive watches you should know about from past and present

Watch Education

08.07.21

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7 Seiko Spring Drive watches you should know about from past and present

Usually, when you think about Spring Drive movements the mind wanders to Grand Seiko. To be fair, Grand Seiko currently has the largest selection of…

Seven of the best G-Shock limited editions from the last 12 months

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20.03.21

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Seven of the best G-Shock limited editions from the last 12 months

If variety is the spice of life, then whoever who signs off on the G-Shock limited-editions must have some extremely tingly tastebuds. The staggering range…

Why servicing a vintage Rolex will only get harder and more expensive

Opinion

17.03.21

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Why servicing a vintage Rolex will only get harder and more expensive

You’ll have heard this about vintage watches before: tread carefully when you have these pieces serviced and who you allow to work on them. With…

Watches by movement: From Tudor to Doxa, 7 watches powered by the ETA 2824

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19.01.21

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Watches by movement: From Tudor to Doxa, 7 watches powered by the ETA 2824

The watch landscape has changed massively over the last 20 years with an increased trend towards in-house calibers. No longer is ETA the only outlet…

Celebrating Seiko’s NH35 movement – the unsung hero used by top microbrands in everything from indestructible divers to vintage stunners

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12.01.21

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Celebrating Seiko’s NH35 movement – the unsung hero used by top microbrands in everything from indestructible divers to vintage stunners

Is Seiko’s NH35 movement ubiquitous due to its brilliance or sheer availability? This hand-wound, hacking movement is today widely used on the microbrand scene and…

Five wildly desirable alternatives to the blue dial Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41

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26.12.20

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Five wildly desirable alternatives to the blue dial Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 is a definite contender for “The Only Watch You’ll Ever Need” category. With its classic dark blue sunray dial, the…

3 watches that prove the ‘lug to lug’ measurement is a more important metric for fit than case diameter

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06.10.20

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3 watches that prove the ‘lug to lug’ measurement is a more important metric for fit than case diameter

Whenever we look at a watch’s specifications online, we generally find the usual suspects – case diameter and thickness, depth rating, type of crystal, number…

11 classic ’80s watches that will give ’80s kids shocking flashbacks

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18.09.20

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11 classic ’80s watches that will give ’80s kids shocking flashbacks

Editor’s note: We published this story at the height of Stranger Things mania, but it’s just as fun to check in on anytime for ’80s…

REVEALED: How to steal a watch clean off someone’s wrist without them even knowing …

News

30.08.20

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REVEALED: How to steal a watch clean off someone’s wrist without them even knowing …

We like to believe that we maintain basic control of our personal space. Within the limited orbit of our bodies, we think that we stand…

3 of the best beads-of-rice bracelets on the market and the differences between them

Lists

26.08.20

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3 of the best beads-of-rice bracelets on the market and the differences between them

The beads-of-rice bracelet, a bracelet design only a few years ago lost to the winds of time — a memory of stretched-out and rattly bracelets on…

IN DEPTH: The Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight Vs. Seiko Prospex SPB147J – the battle of gilty pleasures

Pop Culture

07.08.20

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IN DEPTH: The Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight Vs. Seiko Prospex SPB147J – the battle of gilty pleasures

If a watch has become synonymous with the One Watch Collection, a quintessential vintage diver, or the perfect Sub reissue Rolex never released, it’s the…

The best JDM Seiko and Grand Seiko watches and how you can get them, even if you don’t live in Japan

Opinion

30.07.20

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The best JDM Seiko and Grand Seiko watches and how you can get them, even if you don’t live in Japan

Within the thriving community of Seiko and Grand Seiko enthusiasts, some of the most highly prized watches are released only in the Japanese Domestic Market…

7 of the most expensive quartz watches you can buy in 2020

Lists

21.07.20

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7 of the most expensive quartz watches you can buy in 2020

Quartz is the middle child of the watch industry. Born between the talented mechanical genius of the first-born and the innovative technology of the new…

7 Seiko mods that show why it’s becoming a big thing – from Black Bay bezels, to Yacht-master do-overs, to painted dials

Opinion

18.06.20

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7 Seiko mods that show why it’s becoming a big thing – from Black Bay bezels, to Yacht-master do-overs, to painted dials

Watch modification, or “modding”, is a remarkably popular subset of the watch collecting community, where enthusiasts will tinker with their watches to build totally customised…

Crime or Sublime: Dive watches on leather straps

Opinion

30.01.20

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Crime or Sublime: Dive watches on leather straps

It’s Thursday, and that can mean only one thing — it’s time for Nicholas Kenyon & James Robinson to engage in another jousting of words over…

What is Zaratsu polishing? Its origins are less Japanese than you think

Opinion

19.08.19

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What is Zaratsu polishing? Its origins are less Japanese than you think

Seiko and its Grand sibling are well known for their technical skill in case finishing. This style of highly reflective polishing was first introduced into…

Lists

16.05.19

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7 ways to spot a fake Tudor Black Bay

Editor’s note: This story first ran a few years back, but, like the most virulent strains of disease, these watches are still circulating through the community,…

What is the Rolex Superlative Chronometer Standard and why does it matter?

Opinion

22.04.19

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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 RULES: No Submariners with black tie – 5 tips for tuxedo-appropriate timepieces

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02.12.16

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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…