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What’s worse than selling a $12,000 Rolex for $6,000 to buy drugs?

24.06.23

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What’s worse than selling a $12,000 Rolex for $6,000 to buy drugs?

Whatever doesn’t kill you, may not actually make you stronger. But at least it provides good material for your Netflix show. That’s the case for…

Pop Culture

24.06.23

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Watch brands enter the culture wars

In Australia, Sky News isn’t a precise equivalent of Fox News – its daytime news coverage is comparatively balanced. But Sky is also owned by…

Bethesda’s new Starfield video game smartwatch gets an IRL counterpart

Pop Culture

16.06.23

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Bethesda’s new Starfield video game smartwatch gets an IRL counterpart

In case you’ve avoided the news for the past several years (and who could blame you?), the gaming industry has become the world’s biggest avenue…

Kylie Jenner’s five year old daughter Stormi is the latest to join our “Ice, Ice, Baby” list with solid gold Rolex

Pop Culture

11.06.23

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Kylie Jenner’s five year old daughter Stormi is the latest to join our “Ice, Ice, Baby” list with solid gold Rolex

The lives of the rich and famous may not be relatable for everyone, but there is something kinda sweet about a parent letting their child…

FAST X: The watches of the Fast & Furious cast

Pop Culture

29.05.23

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FAST X: The watches of the Fast & Furious cast

The Fast & Furious films are a fun, perhaps, guilty pleasure for millions. The franchise is essentially a racing soap opera packed with fight scenes…

King Charles’ killer eye for style also extends to his watches

Pop Culture

13.05.23

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King Charles’ killer eye for style also extends to his watches

Many moons ago, I was getting a made-to-measure suit from a tailor in Sydney called Patrick Johnson, who was just launching his business that’s since…

R&B singer Daniel Caesar is a serious watch geek and his Patek Philippe album cover is the stone-cold proof

Pop Culture

07.05.23

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R&B singer Daniel Caesar is a serious watch geek and his Patek Philippe album cover is the stone-cold proof

There are many celebrities who are watch collectors and enthusiasts that get talked about extensively – such as John Mayer or Jay Z – but…

New Indiana Jones trailer shows Harrison Ford wearing a Hamilton for the saga-ending film

Pop Culture

05.05.23

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New Indiana Jones trailer shows Harrison Ford wearing a Hamilton for the saga-ending film

If you could only watch movies from one series for the rest of your life, what would it be? Personally, due to the fact that…

Six of the best Apple Watch faces to make your wrist computer a more horological experience

Pop Culture

30.04.23

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Six of the best Apple Watch faces to make your wrist computer a more horological experience

Look, Tim Cook (or Tim Apple, for the less informed) is CEO of a 2.6 trillion dollar tech juggernaut, so he can wear any watch…

Jaeger-LeCoultre unveil Lenny Kravitz as their new Ambassador

News

27.04.23

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Jaeger-LeCoultre unveil Lenny Kravitz as their new Ambassador

At Watches & Wonders this year, I got talking to Jaeger-LeCoultre CEO Catherine Rénier about all the famous people who’d worn her brand over the…

Kendall Roy’s change in watches offers an unsettling hint of things to come…

Pop Culture

22.04.23

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Kendall Roy’s change in watches offers an unsettling hint of things to come…

In Succession, Kendall Roy is a twitchy psychodrama of a man in a cashmere baseball cap. His personality flip-flops and flop-flips from one scene to…

Ryan Gosling commits grand theft auto in The Chase for Carrera

Pop Culture

21.04.23

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Ryan Gosling commits grand theft auto in The Chase for Carrera

While mainstream movie buffs may be up in arms over missed Easter eggs from the Mario movie and debating whether Oppenheimer or Barbie will take…

Richard Hammond reveals the Rolex Submariner that was burnt alive in his terrible car crash

Pop Culture

15.04.23

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Richard Hammond reveals the Rolex Submariner that was burnt alive in his terrible car crash

The Japanese art of Kintsugi embraces flaws and accidents by repairing cracks with gold. And while that has almost nothing to do with Richard Hammond’s…

Andy Richter shares the painful story of how his Rolex, gifted to him by Conan O’Brien, was stolen

Pop Culture

12.04.23

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Andy Richter shares the painful story of how his Rolex, gifted to him by Conan O’Brien, was stolen

Watch theft has unfortunately become a dark cloud over the watch world of late. There’s been a noticeable rise in these robberies in recent years…

Looking back at the watches of Carpool Karaoke – from Paul McCartney to Bruno Mars

Pop Culture

27.03.23

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Looking back at the watches of Carpool Karaoke – from Paul McCartney to Bruno Mars

James Corden is not particularity in the public favour right now, so it is quite timely that The Late, Late Show With James Corden is…

The watches James Brittain-McVey of The Vamps took on the band’s European tour

Pop Culture

18.03.23

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The watches James Brittain-McVey of The Vamps took on the band’s European tour

James Brittain-McVey of The Vamps fame is a true rock-star in every sense of the word, bar one. Instead of sex, drugs and rock and…

The Mido Ocean Star Decompression Worldtimer brings GMT functionality to the party

Introducing

16.03.23

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The Mido Ocean Star Decompression Worldtimer brings GMT functionality to the party

One of the most instantly lovable watches of 2020 was the Mido Ocean Star Decompression Timer 1961, a dive watch blazing with pastel hues that…

New video collection goes backstage with Julia Roberts and Chopard

Pop Culture

15.03.23

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New video collection goes backstage with Julia Roberts and Chopard

Celebrity endorsements and brand partnerships can often come off as soulless, however there are the rare occasions that you can discern a genuine fondness behind…

Comedian Shane Gillis reveals Kid Rock loves pranking people by giving them fake watches

Pop Culture

12.03.23

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Comedian Shane Gillis reveals Kid Rock loves pranking people by giving them fake watches

Watchmaking is a serious business, one that can be very buttoned up and traditional. But in an age of social media, we have begun to…

Kim Kardashian has quietly built a watch collection worthy of a billionaire

Pop Culture

08.03.23

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Kim Kardashian has quietly built a watch collection worthy of a billionaire

A couple of weeks ago, Town & Country ran an article with the cheekily provocative headline: Does Kim Kardashian Actually Have Good Taste in Jewellery? The…

Love at frost sight: Hublot collaborates with artist Daniel Arsham to make a 20-metre sundial in the snow

Pop Culture

06.03.23

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Love at frost sight: Hublot collaborates with artist Daniel Arsham to make a 20-metre sundial in the snow

When it comes to their ambassadors, Hublot is known for their stable of sporting superstars that have included Usain Bolt, Novak Djokovic and Diego Maradona. But…

This multi-millionaire real estate mogul credits a fake Rolex as being the secret to his success

Pop Culture

05.03.23

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This multi-millionaire real estate mogul credits a fake Rolex as being the secret to his success

Ryan Serhant is a wildly successful man. As the face of TV shows such as Million Dollar Listing New York and Sell It Like Serhant, he’s become one…

Get with the times: 11 badass women wearing badass “men’s” watches

Lists

05.03.23

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Get with the times: 11 badass women wearing badass “men’s” watches

The watch community is growing and evolving, but at times there are still some antiquated lines of thought plaguing it – discouraging newcomers from joining…

Pop Culture

01.03.23

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The Time+Tide watch brand alignment chart

If you spend any considerable time on watch-related internet sites and Instagram, you would’ve seen people obsessively trying to categorise watch brands. Whether that be…

Five of the best action-movie watches you can still buy at retail

Lists

28.02.23

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Five of the best action-movie watches you can still buy at retail

Watches in film, whether or not snobbish enthusiasts are willing to admit it to themselves, are some of the biggest motivators for people to get…

Six times you should never take a photo of your watch

Lists

26.02.23

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Six times you should never take a photo of your watch

Editor’s note: A while back, the New York Times wrote a story entitled Instagram and the Watch World about how social media had “created a…

Lists

26.02.23

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10 signs you’re becoming a watch snob

Watch enthusiasts do not always share the Swiss philosophy of neutrality. Being enthusiastic about something inevitably leads to hot takes, strong and stubborn opinions and,…

BELIEVE: The watches of the Ted Lasso cast

Pop Culture

25.02.23

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BELIEVE: The watches of the Ted Lasso cast

Plenty of television shows can get a bit dark, whether it’s the incestuous violence of House of Dragons, murder mysteries like The Undoing or plots involving…

HBO’s Succession to end with upcoming season 4. Here are past horological highlights

Pop Culture

25.02.23

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HBO’s Succession to end with upcoming season 4. Here are past horological highlights

Yesterday, Jessie Armstrong, creator and showrunner of HBO’s hit television series Succession, revealed that season 4 would be the show’s last. He told The New…

Richard E Grant may have found the only excuse for double-wristing (but there’s a catch…)

Pop Culture

24.02.23

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Richard E Grant may have found the only excuse for double-wristing (but there’s a catch…)

We all need some prejudicial rules of thumb to navigate the messy business of life. Charles Bukowski swore by the fairly unimpeachable conviction that you…

Antiques Roadshow delivers the feels (again) with this old solider’s white-gold Rolex Day-Date

Pop Culture

21.02.23

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Antiques Roadshow delivers the feels (again) with this old solider’s white-gold Rolex Day-Date

Let’s not sugar-coat things here: life can often be a cold, hard bitch. But if you know where to look, you can still find plenty…

Ahead of Drive To Survive Season 5, a look at the watches of F1

Pop Culture

20.02.23

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Ahead of Drive To Survive Season 5, a look at the watches of F1

The new season of Netflix’s Drive To Survive drops on February 24 (just in time for pre-season testing in Bahrain), and we can’t wait. And…

Jeremy Clarkson sports a bright-dialled Breitling for Clarkson’s Farm Season 2

Lists

19.02.23

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Jeremy Clarkson sports a bright-dialled Breitling for Clarkson’s Farm Season 2

Jezza is a man best-known for his ridiculous, seemingly off-the-cuff metaphors when describing everything from wringing the neck of the latest Ferrari around an empty…

Pharrell as Louis Vuitton creative director may bring horological influence

Fits and Ticks

18.02.23

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Pharrell as Louis Vuitton creative director may bring horological influence

If you’re in any way interested in the world of fashion, the news of Pharrell becoming Louis Vuitton’s new men’s creative director will have reached…

How Orlando Bloom recovered his rare watches stolen by the ‘Bling Ring’

Pop Culture

18.02.23

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How Orlando Bloom recovered his rare watches stolen by the ‘Bling Ring’

Actor Orlando Bloom has long been known for his on-screen feats of derring-do in film, as star of the Pirates Of The Caribbean and Lord…

Donald Trump shares his thoughts on the Rolex Submariner with us. Well, sort of…

Pop Culture

18.02.23

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Donald Trump shares his thoughts on the Rolex Submariner with us. Well, sort of…

No, we did not actually speak with former president Donald Trump. The below – where we asked AI to review the Rolex Submariner in the style of…

Game time: Fly your team’s colours with these Super Bowl MVPs

Pop Culture

11.02.23

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Game time: Fly your team’s colours with these Super Bowl MVPs

We thought it’d be fun to showcase some team-adjacent watches to match your game day gear. Check out these Super Bowl MVPs.

HBO’s The Last of Us illustrates the potent meaning watches can carry (as well as a great gift idea)

Pop Culture

06.02.23

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HBO’s The Last of Us illustrates the potent meaning watches can carry (as well as a great gift idea)

Editor’s note: If you have never played The Last of Us video games, or have yet to start HBO’s adaption for television (get on it!), please beware…

WOOO! That time wrestling legend Ric Flair lost his Rolex in a bowl of spaghetti

Pop Culture

31.01.23

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WOOO! That time wrestling legend Ric Flair lost his Rolex in a bowl of spaghetti

Editor’s note: Last Saturday the 2023 WWE Royal Rumble was held, so we are looking back at that time the greatest of all time Ric…

Outfitting the wrists of the best-dressed celebrities of the last year

Fits and Ticks

29.01.23

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Outfitting the wrists of the best-dressed celebrities of the last year

By no means do I consider myself being the fashion police, but I think I can spot a good fit when I see one. Last…

What a scene from The Recruit teaches us about gifting a watch

Opinion

28.01.23

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What a scene from The Recruit teaches us about gifting a watch

A story as old as time(pieces). I’m sitting at home on a Saturday night. My son and wife are asleep. I’ve got the Netflix all…

Do you wear a genuine NATO strap? Probably not, according to this trademark – and some retailers aren’t happy

Pop Culture

25.01.23

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Do you wear a genuine NATO strap? Probably not, according to this trademark – and some retailers aren’t happy

A company called International Watchman Inc have trademarked the word “NATO” and are enforcing their intellectual property.

The world’s most inspiring watch costs $150 and belongs to former Navy SEAL, Jocko Willink

Pop Culture

22.01.23

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The world’s most inspiring watch costs $150 and belongs to former Navy SEAL, Jocko Willink

There’s a watch out there that could genuinely change your life. It could make you happier, healthier and more successful. It could help you regain…

Shakira slams her footballer ex Gerard Piqué and his new girlfriend: “You swapped a Rolex for a Casio”

Pop Culture

16.01.23

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Shakira slams her footballer ex Gerard Piqué and his new girlfriend: “You swapped a Rolex for a Casio”

Watches have long permeated pop culture, but recently we may have seen the first horological burn in a song. After a decade together, retired Spanish…

Prince Harry may be a divisive figure, but he does own one hell of a Rolex…

Pop Culture

14.01.23

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Prince Harry may be a divisive figure, but he does own one hell of a Rolex…

In the wake of his new biography, Spare, we now know far too much about Prince Harry. We know, for example, that Harry had a…

Omega dominate 2023 Golden Globes’ red carpet. Rolex, Cartier, TAG, Vacheron, Bulgari also make appearances

Pop Culture

12.01.23

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Omega dominate 2023 Golden Globes’ red carpet. Rolex, Cartier, TAG, Vacheron, Bulgari also make appearances

Omega dominated the 2023 Golden Globes red carpet Their range of styles and dial colours make their watches very easy to style Rolex, Cartier, TAG…

Skiing is believing: Why a growing number of watch brands are hitting the slopes

Pop Culture

07.01.23

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Skiing is believing: Why a growing number of watch brands are hitting the slopes

Whether it’s golf, sailing, motor-racing or tennis, luxury watch brands love associating themselves with “premium sports” that reinforce their lofty image. And by “premium sports”,…

Would you get buried with your favourite watch on your wrist or is it the ultimate waste of time?

Pop Culture

18.12.22

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Would you get buried with your favourite watch on your wrist 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…

Vintage video game watches offer real wrist game

Pop Culture

17.12.22

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Vintage video game watches offer real wrist game

Members of Generation X can truly say they were there for some seismic cultural shifts. Although some relics should definitely remain encased in the nostalgic…

In Tulsa King, Stallone upholds the unlikely tradition of mobster watches

Pop Culture

15.12.22

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In Tulsa King, Stallone upholds the unlikely tradition of mobster watches

In Tulsa King, Sylvester Stallone emerges from a 25-year prison sentence to become a one-man crimewave in Oklahoma. The most remarkable thing about the violent…

Raheem Sterling lost £300,000 of watches in a robbery. How should he replace them?

Pop Culture

13.12.22

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Raheem Sterling lost £300,000 of watches in a robbery. How should he replace them?

Poor Raheem Sterling has endured a rough time of late. There was the familiar heartache of England being knocked out of the World Cup with…

We let an AI review three of the most iconic watches. Here are the results

Pop Culture

13.12.22

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We let an AI review three of the most iconic watches. Here are the results

“It seems probable that once the machine thinking method had started, it would not take long to outstrip our feeble powers… They would be able…

Watchspotting among the fans at the Qatar World Cup

Pop Culture

11.12.22

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Watchspotting among the fans at the Qatar World Cup

Writer’s note: This article was completed mere hours after Croatia’s incredible penalty shootout win against Brazil. During that match, the percentage of grey hair on…

Gwendoline Christie never felt more beautiful on Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’ set wearing Cartier Tank Louis

Pop Culture

06.12.22

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Gwendoline Christie never felt more beautiful on Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’ set wearing Cartier Tank Louis

Netflix’s Addams Family spin-off Wednesday has taken the world by spooky storm, with Jenna Ortega’s self-choreographed dance scene going certified viral. But, while much attention has…

The weird rise of ‘swear clocks’ – the world’s most potty-mouthed ways of telling the time

Pop Culture

04.12.22

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The weird rise of ‘swear clocks’ – the world’s most potty-mouthed ways of telling the time

Editor’s note: Due to the nature of the subject matter, the following story contains lots of swear words and wilfully offensive language. If you’re offended…

The memes of the week: Self-delusion and Groundhog Day

Pop Culture

27.11.22

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The memes of the week: Self-delusion and Groundhog Day

She’s got your number via @youcanneverhaveenoughmemes Watches can be expensive. Often very expensive indeed. Sadly, for those of us that don’t manage hedge funds or…

Did Harry Kane just make a cheeky Rolex protest at the Doha World Cup?

Pop Culture

26.11.22

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Did Harry Kane just make a cheeky Rolex protest at the Doha World Cup?

As the World Cup gathers momentum in Qatar, FIFA has repeatedly displayed a breathtaking lack of tact and political awareness. The decision by football’s governing…

Supreme and North Face have just made a jacket every watch wearer will love

Pop Culture

24.11.22

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Supreme and North Face have just made a jacket every watch wearer will love

I know the folks down under are gearing up for summer, still cannot imagine a summery Christmas morning, but here in the northern hemisphere we…

The memes of the week: Dumb buys, colonoscopies and the wisdom of dads

Pop Culture

21.11.22

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The memes of the week: Dumb buys, colonoscopies and the wisdom of dads

Hospital chic (via @watchumor) Style is about being appropriately dressed for the occasion. But sometimes life throws you a sartorial curveball. Having to submit to…

Why the Cartier collection of Tyler, The Creator matters

Opinion

19.11.22

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Why the Cartier collection of Tyler, The Creator matters

It’ll be no surprise to you to hear that another rapper has been on record showing off their watch collection. Tyler, The Creator, however, is…

Rich Flex: Drake or 21 Savage – who has the better watch collection?

Pop Culture

16.11.22

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Rich Flex: Drake or 21 Savage – who has the better watch collection?

21, can you do sum’ for me? Can you hit a lil’ rich flex for me? On Drake and 21 Savage’s recently dropped collaborative album Her Loss,…

Pop Culture

14.11.22

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The best watch memes of the week

As the watch world becomes ever more hyperactive on social media, every week dozens of horological memes proliferate across the various channels. The beauty of…

Will Ferrell brings “rare baby Bengal tiger” and Zenith watch to Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon

Pop Culture

12.11.22

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Will Ferrell brings “rare baby Bengal tiger” and Zenith watch to Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon

Comedy comes in many forms. Some stand-ups prefer one-liners, hot-takes on political and social issues, dating disasters, or embellished “true” stories. And then there are…