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10 of the best 40th birthday gift watches

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26.11.23

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10 of the best 40th birthday gift watches

40 is a significant milestone for many, and what better way to mark it than with a watch?

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24.11.23

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5 of the best platinum watches

From luxe divers to creations by legendary case makers, we explore the most luxurious case material out there.

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31.10.23

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5 of the best wave dials

Sometimes owning a dive watch just isn’t enough proof that you love the ocean. Water resistance is great, but if you don’t hear the waves…

10 of the best 21st birthday gift watches

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26.10.23

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10 of the best 21st birthday gift watches

A watch is just about the best birthday gift, especially for a young adult. What? No. We're definitely not biased.

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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.

5 alternatives to the Swatch x Blancpain Fifty Fathoms

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15.10.23

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5 alternatives to the Swatch x Blancpain Fifty Fathoms

The watch world is currently riding high on another wave of hype as Swatch recently released its latest collaboration, the Swatch x Blancpain Bioceramic Scuba…

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13.10.23

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5 of the best military-inspired watches

US Navy field watches, German fliegers, and Italian Navy divers all make the list of our favourite military-inspired watches.

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08.10.23

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10 of the best flieger watches

The flieger style of pilot’s watches has its roots in World War II, however, they’ve since outgrown their origins and taken on a life of…

10 of the best watches for an 18th birthday

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06.10.23

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10 of the best watches for an 18th birthday

Most 18 year olds will probably wonder why you need a watch when you have the latest iPhone, and that’s a fair point – if…

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30.09.23

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5 of the best yellow watches

You don’t see too many people rocking a yellow watch, which is surprising as it is an easy way to reflect your own boldness and…

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29.09.23

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5 of the best strap monsters

Whether you're working with a limited budget or want a versatile piece, a strap monster is always a plus.

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18.09.23

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5 of the best Pepsi bezel watches

What’s the most iconic bezel? I think we all know the one that springs to mind. Pepsi bezel watches have garnered a special place in…

5 of the best Omega Speedmaster limited editions

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05.09.23

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5 of the best Omega Speedmaster limited editions

You don’t need me to tell you that the Omega Speedmaster is an iconic wristwatch, its legendary status needs no introduction, and its timeless design…

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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,…

5 of the best “old money” stealth wealth watches

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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…

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21.07.23

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5 of the best microbrands

In my opinion, microbrands are one of the best things to happen to an often conservative watch industry. The trend of enthusiasts leveraging the power…

The 5 most collectible quartz watches to annoy the snobs

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30.06.23

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The 5 most collectible quartz watches to annoy the snobs

The relevance of quartz watches as an option for “serious” collectors has been hotly debated on the forums, blogs and at the meetups. “They don’t…

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15.05.23

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The 5 best stealth watches of 2023

For some people, the blingier the better when it comes to their wristwear. If you’re a fan of flash, a bit of bright work in…

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

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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…

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10.05.23

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The 5 best yellow dial watches

Summer’s just around the corner in the Northern Hemisphere, and it’s time to get outside, be active, and soak up that Vitamin D. Put those…

5 of the best TAG Heuer Carrera limited editions

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14.03.23

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5 of the best TAG Heuer Carrera limited editions

Even if someone has never paid any attention to watches or motorsport, there’s a high chance that they would recognise the Carrera name. Such is…

5 of the best limited-edition character Casio G-Shock watches

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06.03.23

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5 of the best limited-edition character Casio G-Shock watches

Casio as a first watch is something that a lot of us can relate to. No matter how many fine mechanical timepieces are in the…

10 of the best and most random 2022 Seiko limited editions

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21.01.23

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10 of the best and most random 2022 Seiko limited editions

Well-known for releasing copious numbers of limited and special editions, Seiko have a seemingly non-depletable source of inspiration to plumb. So we thought we’d look…

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28.04.19

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5 of the best American watches

Editor’s note: The other week news dropped about Timex’s lastest line, which is significantly made in America. Which got us to thinking about some other…