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Is the vintage Cartier boom here to stay?
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Is the vintage Cartier boom here to stay?

We’ve grown used to seeing jaw-dropping auction results for two brands: Rolex and Patek Philippe. But recently, the prices of one French-founded jewellery and watchmaking…
What jewellery to wear with your watch (according to Jeff Goldblum’s stylist)
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What jewellery to wear with your watch (according to Jeff Goldblum’s stylist)

Our European editor, Mike Christensen, teams up with Andrew Vottero – Jeff Goldblum’s personal stylist – to help fellow timepiece aficionados ensure any bling they…
Should you get buried wearing a favourite watch or is it the ultimate waste of time?
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Should you get buried wearing a favourite watch or is it the ultimate waste of time?

Jazz legend Miles Davis was buried with one of his beloved trumpets nestling by his side. The Beat Generation novelist William Burroughs was laid to…
Watches & Wonders: People’s Choice Awards – The Most Batsh*t Crazy Watch
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Watches & Wonders: People’s Choice Awards – The Most Batsh*t Crazy Watch

Recap: in the wake of Watches & Wonders, watch channel founders Wei Koh of Revolution, Robert-Jan Broer of Fratello, Frank Geelen of Monochrome, and our…
#Kixntix: The casual luxury of the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Titanium GMT Chronograph with Louis Vuitton high tops
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#Kixntix: The casual luxury of the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Titanium GMT Chronograph with Louis Vuitton high tops

Within seven years of its debut in 2017, the Bulgari Octo Finissimo is already a modern-day classic, its slender and aggressively architectural shape transforming the…
How the Apple Watch was my gateway drug into watch collecting
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How the Apple Watch was my gateway drug into watch collecting

Showing up at a watch collector’s meetup with an Apple Watch, is kind of the horological gathering equivalent of walking out of the bathroom with…
NEW COLUMN – Cheap Bastard: The Breda Of The Pack
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NEW COLUMN – Cheap Bastard: The Breda Of The Pack

First up, an introduction as to how this column is going to run and for that a high-end car metaphor is required. The majority of…
Our 4 favourite Tudor Marine Nationale rumours ahead of the launch tomorrow
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Our 4 favourite Tudor Marine Nationale rumours ahead of the launch tomorrow

Tudor Marine Nationale rumors have been running rampant since the announcement. Here are four predictions we've seen and our thoughts on them.
#Kixntix: Get eco-warrior chic with the new Hublot Big Bang Unico Sorai lifted with a pop of Supreme red
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#Kixntix: Get eco-warrior chic with the new Hublot Big Bang Unico Sorai lifted with a pop of Supreme red

Here’s a #Kixntix with a conscience. The Hublot Big Bang Unico Sorai is more than the sum of its soft green ceramic case and industrial-chic…
EDITOR’S PICK: Why I traded a Patek Philippe and a panda dial Omega Speedmaster for a Rolex Submariner
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EDITOR’S PICK: Why I traded a Patek Philippe and a panda dial Omega Speedmaster for a Rolex Submariner

Editor’s note: Sitting in the Time+Tide office, the wrists of certain staff members at times resemble a veritable revolving door of watches. Their passion for…
Why I bought a Zenith pocket watch that’s 106 years old
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Why I bought a Zenith pocket watch that’s 106 years old

One of the few worldly possessions of Mahatma Gandhi was his beloved Zenith alarm pocket watch that the social visionary used to make sure he…
#Kixntix: A limited edition IWC Pilot’s Watch 41 from Mr Porter meets Puma’s street-tough suede
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#Kixntix: A limited edition IWC Pilot’s Watch 41 from Mr Porter meets Puma’s street-tough suede

Having buttressed their online fashion offering with an impressive collection of fine watches, Mr Porter has become a real force to be reckoned with over…
Watch photography made easy: How to master the pocket shot
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Watch photography made easy: How to master the pocket shot

Introduction Whether it’s flaunting your bling or showing your mates just how good that new tropic strap looks on your Seiko Turtle, there’s no denying…
EDITOR’S PICK: Five mistakes I made along my watch collecting journey
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EDITOR’S PICK: Five mistakes I made along my watch collecting journey

Editor’s Note: I put this list together last August in the hope that I could help people avoid the sort of costly mistakes I’ve made…
What does ‘batshit crazy’ mean to you? To me, Wei, Frank and RJ, it means these new watches…
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What does ‘batshit crazy’ mean to you? To me, Wei, Frank and RJ, it means these new watches…

“Batshit crazy”, it turns out, is a phrase that means different things to different people. To me in a watch context, it means technical craziness.…
VIDEO: The four dark horse watches of Watches & Wonders, as voted by your favourite watch websites
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VIDEO: The four dark horse watches of Watches & Wonders, as voted by your favourite watch websites

You’ve probably cottoned on now to the video series that we’re running that picks the best of the watches just released at Watches & Wonders…
We’ve teamed up with Fratello, Monochrome and Revolution to bring you the least official Watches & Wonders wrap possible
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We’ve teamed up with Fratello, Monochrome and Revolution to bring you the least official Watches & Wonders wrap possible

Entertainment is an imperfect art, Zoom is no place to do a Watch Fair debrief, and the integrity of official awards in the watch industry…
#Kixntix: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Yellow Magic is cool enough to warrant its own bespoke sneaker
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#Kixntix: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Yellow Magic is cool enough to warrant its own bespoke sneaker

Hublot didn’t disappoint at Watches & Wonders delivering everything from a blaze of diamonds, to the brightest yellow watch I have ever seen. Apart from…
Watches on integrated bracelets have a secret downside. Does Vacheron Constantin have the cure?
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Watches on integrated bracelets have a secret downside. Does Vacheron Constantin have the cure?

Grail watches come in all shapes and sizes, from that vintage Seiko chronograph to a German masterpiece from the town of Glashutte. But when it…
Why the Vulcain Cricket is the real President’s watch and offers killer value for vintage hunters
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Why the Vulcain Cricket is the real President’s watch and offers killer value for vintage hunters

Editor’s note: Whether it’s Bill Clinton’s Timex or Barack Obama’s Jorg Grey, the watch of the US President always gets scrutinised in detail. But as…
OPINION: The 7 craziest things that people say about watches
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OPINION: The 7 craziest things that people say about watches

Editor’s note:  The writer of this piece, Dan Kaufman, got in touch bemoaning the nuttiness of the some of the most common gripes that you…
#Kixntix: The brushed granite-cool of the Grand Seiko SBGH279 meets a killer pair of Nike Air Jordans
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#Kixntix: The brushed granite-cool of the Grand Seiko SBGH279 meets a killer pair of Nike Air Jordans

Have Grand Seiko poached all the best dial artists in the world? They certainly keep enlarging their repertoire with a range that’s as vast as…
Candy comparison: How do the Oris Cotton Candy and Rolex OP dials compare?
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Candy comparison: How do the Oris Cotton Candy and Rolex OP dials compare?

Oris has really dug into bronze of late with the material repeatedly featuring in the brand’s catalogue in recent years. But one thing Oris has…
What the Oscars could tell us about the future of men’s watches
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What the Oscars could tell us about the future of men’s watches

Listen, I don’t want to cast aspersions on your immaculate dress sense. But I suspect that you’re not reading this while wearing a tuxedo, a…
#Kixntix: The toughness of the Tudor Black Bay Chronograph meets the minimalist luxury of Common Projects
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#Kixntix: The toughness of the Tudor Black Bay Chronograph meets the minimalist luxury of Common Projects

The new Tudor Black Bay Chronograph for me definitely scratched an itch I was well aware of, well, two itches. While I’m always impressed by…
The Buyers Checklist: 5 questions to ask yourself before buying a watch
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The Buyers Checklist: 5 questions to ask yourself before buying a watch

When it comes to watches and collecting, you never stop learning. You cannot know everything and believing that you do can be a dangerous mindset.…
Trying to get your kid into watches – without putting them off
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Trying to get your kid into watches – without putting them off

My 8-year-old daughter has taken to wearing my G-Shock to school. The watch sits on her wrist like a rubber brick. The strap is pulled…
#Kixntix: Pairing up the dazzling Zenith DEFY 21 Spectrum with a fresh blue Nike Air drop
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#Kixntix: Pairing up the dazzling Zenith DEFY 21 Spectrum with a fresh blue Nike Air drop

We’re BACK with the streetstyle-centric #kixntix, and what better way to celebrate some of the sharpest watches to come out of Watches & Wonders than…
Fight, fight, fight: Why Apple and Swatch hate each other so much
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Fight, fight, fight: Why Apple and Swatch hate each other so much

Sometimes a professional rivalry gets personal. Grievances build up, eyes narrow and suddenly it all explodes into a fireball of drama and animosity. Something like…
A photographer explains why the Grand Seiko SLGH005 White Birch is so great to shoot
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A photographer explains why the Grand Seiko SLGH005 White Birch is so great to shoot

Earlier this year Grand Seiko announced a watch that was an instant hit within collectors’ circles. The new Grand Seiko Hi-Beat 36000 9SA5 Series 9…
Top collectors react to the leftfield Tudor Black Bay 58 in 18K gold. Would they buy it?
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Top collectors react to the leftfield Tudor Black Bay 58 in 18K gold. Would they buy it?

Recently I published my thoughts on the new Tudor Black Bay 58 18K in yellow gold. Tudor really surprised us all this year at Watches…
King Nerd writes touching personal tribute to the late Prince Philip
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King Nerd writes touching personal tribute to the late Prince Philip

Editor’s note: King Nerd is someone you’re likely to have seen pop up on Time+Tide over the years. Most recently, he was part of our…
When the most valuable watch in your collection isn’t worth anything to anyone but you
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When the most valuable watch in your collection isn’t worth anything to anyone but you

My parents moved house a couple of years ago. “Any watches?” I asked as they sorted through 45 years of accumulated stuff. “Yes!” said my…
ANALYSIS: Gold Tudors are now selling but who exactly will be buying?
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ANALYSIS: Gold Tudors are now selling but who exactly will be buying?

Yesterday it is fair to say that Tudor hit a home run with their releases, notably introducing an attractive duo of precious metal Black Bay…
EDITOR’S PICK: Sorry, but date windows on dress watches are ugly and pointless
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EDITOR’S PICK: Sorry, but date windows on dress watches are ugly and pointless

Editor’s note: For a tiny bit of context…  this was part of our NOT ON MY WATCH series about the things we don’t like on…
The watch that got away… Hear our sob stories and share yours at The Breakfast Club #4 on Clubhouse
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The watch that got away… Hear our sob stories and share yours at The Breakfast Club #4 on Clubhouse

Nearly every watch lover will harbour certain regrets. It is inevitable there’s a watch you wished you’d pulled the trigger on – wincing in hindsight…
BATTLE ROYALE: The best watch media collaborations according to the T+T Team
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BATTLE ROYALE: The best watch media collaborations according to the T+T Team

Over the last decade, the watch media has played an increasingly important, and intertwined, part in the watch industry. From increased coverage of newly released…
Why servicing a vintage Rolex will only get harder and more expensive
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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…
11 photos that show the boundless creativity in the best CasiOak mods
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11 photos that show the boundless creativity in the best CasiOak mods

A few weeks back, I wrote about my own Casio G-Shock GA2100-1A (AKA the CasiOak) that I had modified and received a lot of positive…
A month on the wrist with the Rolex “Pepsi”, the watch that has completely derailed my collecting strategy…
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A month on the wrist with the Rolex “Pepsi”, the watch that has completely derailed my collecting strategy…

That is if I ever really had one. When it was released in 2018, the Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi Ref. 126710 BLRO quickly cemented itself at the…
Dammit, I wasn’t supposed to buy this Sinn U1 DS, but I just did…
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Dammit, I wasn’t supposed to buy this Sinn U1 DS, but I just did…

When we talk about what attracts people to watches, you may typically expect the response to be the movement. But when it comes to the…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: The Rolex that changed its red and blue stripes, catch-ups on Clubhouse and IRL and the collectability of G-Shock
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: The Rolex that changed its red and blue stripes, catch-ups on Clubhouse and IRL and the collectability of G-Shock

Let me start by saying that I’ve had quite the week. Summer doesn’t seem to want to end, the T+T Team are working really hard…
VIDEO: Does the Rolex GMT-Master II Ref. 126710 BLRO “Pepsi” really live up to the hype?
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VIDEO: Does the Rolex GMT-Master II Ref. 126710 BLRO “Pepsi” really live up to the hype?

We all know that pretty much any stainless-steel Rolex sports watch is insanely popular right now. In fact, there’s an unrelenting groundswell of hype around…
The Dial Artist is the man behind the customised CasiOak Galaxy – the hottest G-Shock on the planet
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The Dial Artist is the man behind the customised CasiOak Galaxy – the hottest G-Shock on the planet

It’s no secret that we’re big fans of the G-Shock CasiOoak and have become particularly intrigued by the modified versions. The CasiOak has quickly become…
Here’s why the 2008 Omega Planet Ocean continues to be the watch I wear the most
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Here’s why the 2008 Omega Planet Ocean continues to be the watch I wear the most

What is it that makes a watch an ideal daily wearer? The requirements change from person to person without doubt, but there are a few…
A WEEK ON THE WRIST: The Hublot Big Bang Integral King Gold is a watch that demands attention
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A WEEK ON THE WRIST: The Hublot Big Bang Integral King Gold is a watch that demands attention

Editor’s note: Andrew walked through the door of the Time+Tide office one afternoon in February and looked down at his wrist. “It’s a watch that…
Moser to discontinue Pioneer Cosmic Green, while Andrew talks about his Pioneer Midnight Blue on Monochrome
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Moser to discontinue Pioneer Cosmic Green, while Andrew talks about his Pioneer Midnight Blue on Monochrome

Editor’s note: In some kind of cosmic coincidence, Edouard Meylan from H. Moser & Cie just announced that the Cosmic Green Pioneer will be discontinued…
How G-Shock is leading the pack on entry level collectables
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How G-Shock is leading the pack on entry level collectables

When it comes to watches and collectibility, the mind immediately gravitates to high-end manufacturers such as Rolex, Audemars Piguet and Patek Philippe. After all, these…
Study explores the psychological reasons for posting on Rolex forums. Here’s what it found…
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Study explores the psychological reasons for posting on Rolex forums. Here’s what it found…

Let me pose a little thought experiment. How much have Rolex online forums cost the global economy in terms of wasted productivity in the workforce?…
The Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Sedna Gold elevates a week of work-from-home looks
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The Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Sedna Gold elevates a week of work-from-home looks

It’s late-February in the UK, winter is still biting and though there are only baby signs of the lockdown being lifted, there is still a…
VIDEO: The Rolex Explorer II Ref. 216570 is the unsung hero in the Professional series
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VIDEO: The Rolex Explorer II Ref. 216570 is the unsung hero in the Professional series

Each of the models in the Rolex Professional series is a tool watch made for a man on a mission. While the Submariner and Sea-Dweller…
VIDEO: Why I bought a quartz Grand Seiko SBGN007 as my first “good watch”
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VIDEO: Why I bought a quartz Grand Seiko SBGN007 as my first “good watch”

Your first good watch is an important step in your watch collecting journey. It represents your first serious commitment to the hobby and probably the…
HANDS ON: Is the Rolex Explorer II enough of a value proposition to be the Crown’s ultimate tool watch?
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HANDS ON: Is the Rolex Explorer II enough of a value proposition to be the Crown’s ultimate tool watch?

Will you fall for the understated charm of the Rolex Explorer II?
The One I Got Away From – The 1971 King Seiko 5626-7000
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The One I Got Away From – The 1971 King Seiko 5626-7000

As a hobby, watch collecting is often full of little surprises. When it comes to the resale value of a watch, I can get a…
Women do not need permission to buy men’s watches, so who cares about the category?
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Women do not need permission to buy men’s watches, so who cares about the category?

The watch industry’s persistent categorising of watches by gender is back on the agenda. And well and truly in frame is the pointlessness of the…
1 Watch 5 Ways: The Rolex Submariner on rubber, leather and NATO straps
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1 Watch 5 Ways: The Rolex Submariner on rubber, leather and NATO straps

Rolex bracelets are some of the best in the business and the Oyster bracelet with Glidelock on the ref. 114060 Rolex Submariner (featured below in…
RECOMMENDED READING: Why Patek Philippe’s decision to kill their most popular product is a business masterstroke
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RECOMMENDED READING: Why Patek Philippe’s decision to kill their most popular product is a business masterstroke

Many of us, myself included, have the 5711 steel Nautilus cemented onto our watch grail wish-list. Now, the infamous eight year waiting-list you’d have to…
IN-DEPTH: Gone but not forgotten – the discontinued Rolex Submariner ref. 114060
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IN-DEPTH: Gone but not forgotten – the discontinued Rolex Submariner ref. 114060

Before we dig into the Rolex Submariner 114060, I want to set the record straight on Submariner nomenclature. There is no such thing as the…
This is why Norifumi Seki looks set to become the Next Big Thing in watchmaking
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This is why Norifumi Seki looks set to become the Next Big Thing in watchmaking

Last week it happened again. I was standing in line at a coffee shop and, of the seven people queuing, I was the only one…
How your watch can inspire you to live a bigger and better life
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How your watch can inspire you to live a bigger and better life

Recently I saw a tragicomic sight. It was an ultra-sleek McLaren 720S sports car in a violent shade of tangerine. Now anyone with a driving…
Predictions: Will we see new Rolex Explorer watches in 2021?
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Predictions: Will we see new Rolex Explorer watches in 2021?

There’s no Baselworld this year, but in April we will have the “phygital” Watches & Wonders to look forward to. Thirty-four brands will be in…
Predictions: How feasible is the supposed Patek Philippe 6711 Nautilus “leak”
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Predictions: How feasible is the supposed Patek Philippe 6711 Nautilus “leak”

Editor’s Note: There is no official confirmation regarding the launch of a Patek Philippe 6711 Nautilus. Anything written below is pure speculation weighing up the…
HANDS-ON: Is the Tudor Pelagos the overlooked dive watch heavyweight?
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HANDS-ON: Is the Tudor Pelagos the overlooked dive watch heavyweight?

Value is a key buzzword in the watch world. Considering this is a luxury industry, any proposition that poses an opportunity to get more than…