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Wiz Khalifa versus Mia Khalifa – who wears Rolex best?
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Wiz Khalifa versus Mia Khalifa – who wears Rolex best?

Let’s get ready to rumble in this horological battle with Rolex as the weapon of choice. In one corner, wearing his customary skinny jeans is…
EDITOR’S PICK: Mark Cavendish is gunning for Tour de France glory with a Richard Mille on his wrist
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EDITOR’S PICK: Mark Cavendish is gunning for Tour de France glory with a Richard Mille on his wrist

Editor’s note: A few months ago Mark Cavendish was contemplating retirement. Last week, he won the 32nd Tour de France stage of his career at…
Olympic sprint sensation Noah Lyles really loves his Omega Speedmasters
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Olympic sprint sensation Noah Lyles really loves his Omega Speedmasters

Noah Lyles is set to be one of the big attractions at the Tokyo Olympics. Despite being only 23 years old, he already boasts a…
From Boyz II Men to Backstreet Boys – watch spotting in Netflix’s “This Is Pop”
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From Boyz II Men to Backstreet Boys – watch spotting in Netflix’s “This Is Pop”

“Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one (wristwatches fellas)…” With its recognisable intro, Netflix’s original docuseries, This Is Pop, takes off and…
EDITOR’S PICK: From Leonardo DiCaprio to Jamie Foxx – 10 top actors rocking the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso
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EDITOR’S PICK: From Leonardo DiCaprio to Jamie Foxx – 10 top actors rocking the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso

Editor’s note: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso celebrates its 90th birthday this year. It should feel somewhat dated by now, but JLC’s square-jawed charmer has retained its…
Adrien Brody proves sporty and elegant are not mutually exclusive with an IWC Portugieser
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Adrien Brody proves sporty and elegant are not mutually exclusive with an IWC Portugieser

One debate that continues to rage within the watch community is whether or not sports models are considered kosher with formalwear. On the one hand,…
US golfer Nelly Korda rises to world #1 while wearing her Richard Mille RM 007
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US golfer Nelly Korda rises to world #1 while wearing her Richard Mille RM 007

Richard Mille stands apart from other manufacturers by having ambassadors who actually wear their timepieces while engaging in their sport. The watches are designed to…
A Chrome Hearts Rolex? What the hell did Drake just gift Lil Baby?
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A Chrome Hearts Rolex? What the hell did Drake just gift Lil Baby?

Rolex is known for what I like to call robust elegance, designs built on the classic Oyster Perpetual format that manage to be both dressy…
Pierce Brosnan really loves a dress watch and is fed up of Bond
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Pierce Brosnan really loves a dress watch and is fed up of Bond

Getting frustrated wondering if you’ll ever get to see the endlessly delayed new James Bond film, No Time To Die? Well, count yourself lucky that…
The untold story behind Lewis Hamilton’s one-of-one Black Lives Matter IWC Big Pilot
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The untold story behind Lewis Hamilton’s one-of-one Black Lives Matter IWC Big Pilot

It appeared seemingly out of nowhere. Just in time for Lewis Hamilton’s record-breaking race at the Austrian Grand Prix in 2020, the race that would…
Once you notice how celebrities wear their watches you can’t unsee it….
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Once you notice how celebrities wear their watches you can’t unsee it….

During the week an interesting article popped up from the Independent UK in my Apple News feed. It revolved around a press conference at Euro…
Am I too old for a purple G-Shock? Don’t ask my kids.
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Am I too old for a purple G-Shock? Don’t ask my kids.

Feel free to judge me. After reading my story on wanting a demure 36mm Carrera reissue in 18K gold on a leather strap, you might…
Wrestling legend Ric Flair reflects on all the times he lost his Rolex watches (including in a bowl of spaghetti)
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Wrestling legend Ric Flair reflects on all the times he lost his Rolex watches (including in a bowl of spaghetti)

Anyone who knows professional wrestling knows of the “Nature Boy” Ric Flair. The WWE Hall of Famer is an absolute legend, known for his incredible…
These are the watches the real Wolf of Wall Street, Jordan Belfort, actually wears
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These are the watches the real Wolf of Wall Street, Jordan Belfort, actually wears

Ever since Leonardo DiCaprio portrayed him in Martin Scorsese’s The Wolf of Wall Street, Jordan Belfort has become a popular antihero on the back of…
Radio host throws birthday gift watch into the ocean because it wasn’t expensive enough
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Radio host throws birthday gift watch into the ocean because it wasn’t expensive enough

Radio shock jock Kyle Sandilands has built a wildly successful career out of being brash and obnoxious. Last week the king of Sydney’s FM airwaves…
EDITOR’S PICK: Matthew McConaughey and the tale of his dad’s fake Rolex
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EDITOR’S PICK: Matthew McConaughey and the tale of his dad’s fake Rolex

Editor’s note: It’s Father’s Day in the northern hemisphere this weekend. Frankly, that’s a good enough excuse for us to relive this glorious yarn from…
The Cartier Crash is officially trending after popping up in Tyler The Creator’s new video
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The Cartier Crash is officially trending after popping up in Tyler The Creator’s new video

The Cartier Crash is a bit of an enigma in the history of the French brand. The story behind its Salvador Dali-esque design is far-fetched…
EDITOR’S PICK: Hype and high prices are killing it for watch collectors
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EDITOR’S PICK: Hype and high prices are killing it for watch collectors

Editor’s note:  Recently I spoke to a former salesman at a high-end Australian watch retailer. He told me that his store didn’t have a “passive…
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…
EDITOR’S PICK: Watch that time Jimmy Fallon gave his father-in-law a Bremont on live TV
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EDITOR’S PICK: Watch that time Jimmy Fallon gave his father-in-law a Bremont on live TV

Editor’s note: Everyone loves a good celebrity watch-spotting moment – and they don’t come much better than that time Jimmy Fallon gave his father-in-law one…
HANDS ON: The Grand Seiko GMT Seasons Collection – Japanese dial mastery inspired by nature
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HANDS ON: The Grand Seiko GMT Seasons Collection – Japanese dial mastery inspired by nature

As you might know, I am a bit of a dial fetishist, so when faced with a new limited collection from Grand Seiko, the risk…
RECOMMENDED WATCHING: Unboxing the Audemars Piguet Black Panther with Anthony Joshua
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RECOMMENDED WATCHING: Unboxing the Audemars Piguet Black Panther with Anthony Joshua

When it was first announced that Audemars Piguet and Marvel would be collaborating on a watch, social media lit up with criticism of the project.…
Antiques Roadshow crowd shocked by valuation of Omega Speedmaster
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Antiques Roadshow crowd shocked by valuation of Omega Speedmaster

It was only a couple of weeks ago that we spotted a rare Rolex Submariner on Antiques Roadshow, the valuation of which left its owner…
Joe Rogan talks aliens with Neil deGrasse Tyson, but what’s on his guest’s wrist?
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Joe Rogan talks aliens with Neil deGrasse Tyson, but what’s on his guest’s wrist?

Joe Rogan, the man behind the most successful podcast on the planet, The Joe Rogan Experience, recently interviewed American astrophysicist and scientist Neil deGrasse Tyson…
Remembering that time The Rock punched his stuntman in the face, and gave him a Rolex to remember it by…
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Remembering that time The Rock punched his stuntman in the face, and gave him a Rolex to remember it by…

Sometimes in the background while I am writing, or when I am taking a quick break, I will have The Graham Norton Show clips playing…
EDITOR’S PICK: Tennis player Gael Monfils has a watch collection as thrilling as his tennis
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EDITOR’S PICK: Tennis player Gael Monfils has a watch collection as thrilling as his tennis

EDITOR’S NOTE: Playing with his spaghetti-legged exuberance and freakish athleticism, Gael Monfils is one of the joys of modern tennis. So it was disappointing to…
Rapper Travis Scott’s watch collection is a masterclass in how to spend it when you got it
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Rapper Travis Scott’s watch collection is a masterclass in how to spend it when you got it

When you become a world famous recording artist, you stand to make a ton of money and inevitably acquire a drool-worthy collection of luxury goods.…
LVMH founder Bernard Arnault declared world’s richest man (but what watch does he wear?)
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LVMH founder Bernard Arnault declared world’s richest man (but what watch does he wear?)

If you were to guess who the world’s richest men were, your mind would probably wander to tech CEOs and Russian oligarchs, all of which…
Drake’s most low-key watch is still the wristwear of a stone-cold baller
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Drake’s most low-key watch is still the wristwear of a stone-cold baller

As you’d expect from a musical superstar, the Drake watch collection is spectacular. From Richard Mille to Patek Philippe, Drake seems to have just about…
AFL superstar Dustin Martin partners with Kennedy for eye-catching, heavily tattooed campaign
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AFL superstar Dustin Martin partners with Kennedy for eye-catching, heavily tattooed campaign

Melbourne might be considered the most liveable city in the world, but it is also an unusual one. It’s unusual because it contains some of…
From Eminem to Spike Lee, the G-Shock is still the celebrity beater of choice
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From Eminem to Spike Lee, the G-Shock is still the celebrity beater of choice

As the only digital watch with street cred and a bullet-proof reputation, the humble G-Shock is cooler than ever. Even after its heyday in the…
Crime or sublime: Tinie Tempah picks up his customised Audemars Piguet Royal Oak
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Crime or sublime: Tinie Tempah picks up his customised Audemars Piguet Royal Oak

As we’ve touched upon when reporting on Cardi B and J Balvin, “buss-down” watches are a huge trend outside of the niche collecting community. Trained…
Footballer Jesse Lingard had his watch stolen from locker while playing for West Ham
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Footballer Jesse Lingard had his watch stolen from locker while playing for West Ham

There’s nothing worse than having something stolen. You discover your possession isn’t where you left it. Self-doubt creeps in and you feel like you’re going…
SPOTTED: The custom Ben Baller BAPE x Kid Cudi x G-Shock DW-6900
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SPOTTED: The custom Ben Baller BAPE x Kid Cudi x G-Shock DW-6900

As A$AP Ferg rapped in his 2017 track Plain Jane, “Ferg is the name, Ben Baller did the chain,” solidifying the LA jeweller Ben Baller…
Like fine wine, Cardi B’s watch collection is becoming more refined with age
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Like fine wine, Cardi B’s watch collection is becoming more refined with age

Within the hip-hop community the prevalence of Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, and Richard Mille is abundant. In a scene where competitive flair and one-upmanship is…
Is it okay to wear a diamond-encrusted watch to tie your hair back?
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Is it okay to wear a diamond-encrusted watch to tie your hair back?

Human creativity truly knows almost no bounds. Want proof? Check out this guy wearing a completely diamond encrusted watch as a scrunchie in the club,…
From Neymar to Lebron – 4 powerhouse athletes spotted wearing the AP Royal Oak Concept Black Panther
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From Neymar to Lebron – 4 powerhouse athletes spotted wearing the AP Royal Oak Concept Black Panther

When the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Black Panther Flying Tourbillon was introduced, many enthusiasts were openly critical of its design, wondering who on earth…
You will NEVER guess the watch that the Japanese Emperor Hirohito chose to be buried with…
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You will NEVER guess the watch that the Japanese Emperor Hirohito chose to be buried with…

This is a story about how the true value of a watch is always subjective. It’s a story about why a grail watch doesn’t have…
Beyond the rave: the Bulgari Aluminium Steve Aoki is the latest watch inspired by dance music alongside Zenith & Chanel
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Beyond the rave: the Bulgari Aluminium Steve Aoki is the latest watch inspired by dance music alongside Zenith & Chanel

Different professions have their own specific demands when it comes to the attributes of a watch. A professional diver, for example, needs a hydrogen-release valve,…
Did you catch the surprising Omega that Justin Hartley wore to the MTV Movie & TV Awards?
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Did you catch the surprising Omega that Justin Hartley wore to the MTV Movie & TV Awards?

Nope, it’s not another Speedmaster. At the MTV Movie & TV Awards this weekend, Justin Hartley best known for his work on the hit show…
Antiques Roadshow guest tears up after discovering value of dad’s vintage Rolex “Red” Submariner
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Antiques Roadshow guest tears up after discovering value of dad’s vintage Rolex “Red” Submariner

For anyone who collects vintage watches, Antiques Roadshow is like whale song, or the sound of rain on a tin roof – ASMR for those…
EDITOR’S PICK: Alec Baldwin’s has one hell of a watch collection from Bulgari to Breitling and IWC
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EDITOR’S PICK: Alec Baldwin’s has one hell of a watch collection from Bulgari to Breitling and IWC

Editor’s note: Nick Gould has a rare gift. He can identify a watch by seeing just a sliver of bezel or a millimetre of crown.…
Nicki Minaj flexes an ultra rare Richard Mille worth $980K
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Nicki Minaj flexes an ultra rare Richard Mille worth $980K

The queen is back. Last time we shared news regarding Nicki Minaj, we expressed great envy of her infant son rocking a fully diamond paved…
Which member of the Beckham family has the best watch collection? The answer may surprise you…
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Which member of the Beckham family has the best watch collection? The answer may surprise you…

Celebrity watch endorsement is a double-edged sword. On one hand, the Omega Seamaster on your wrist might give you that little pang of excitement as…
INTRODUCING: The Longines Spirit green dial offers a fresh look for the new collection
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INTRODUCING: The Longines Spirit green dial offers a fresh look for the new collection

It isn’t everyday that Longines launch an entirely new collection, but back in the middle of 2020 they did exactly that, announcing the all new…
Jason Statham sports his own IWC Pilot’s Watch Double Chronograph Top Gun Ceretanium® in “Wrath of Man”
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Jason Statham sports his own IWC Pilot’s Watch Double Chronograph Top Gun Ceretanium® in “Wrath of Man”

Action heroes are Hollywood’s idealised version of traditional masculinity. There is therefore a powerful effect when big-screen tough guys sport a nice watch as they…
Voodoo sex and a 1950s gold watch – the missing link between Marlon Brando and Zsa Zsa Gabor
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Voodoo sex and a 1950s gold watch – the missing link between Marlon Brando and Zsa Zsa Gabor

Imagine a watch that could give you sexual superpowers. Buckling it onto your wrist would invest you with such dangerous charm and animal magnetism that…
From Grand Seiko to Audemars Piguet, 4 watches that show musician James Blake is a serious watch guy
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From Grand Seiko to Audemars Piguet, 4 watches that show musician James Blake is a serious watch guy

If you’ve ever come across the singer and songwriter James Blake, you’ll know he’s got one of the best voices in the business and goes…
Is UFC champ Khabib Nurmagomedov just trolling Conor McGregor with his new Jacob & Co collection?
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Is UFC champ Khabib Nurmagomedov just trolling Conor McGregor with his new Jacob & Co collection?

At the start of the year, I was asked by my top-knotted boss (aka Andrew) what my exit watch would be. My answer came to…
HANDS-ON: The TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 Tribute to Ref. 844 revives a legend
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HANDS-ON: The TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 Tribute to Ref. 844 revives a legend

TAG Heuer are a brand well-known for their modern watch designs and have for the most part resisted the pull of directly heritage-inspired watches. But…
PSA: Russell Crowe confirms purported ‘Cinderella Man Rolex Submariner’ up for sale is not his watch
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PSA: Russell Crowe confirms purported ‘Cinderella Man Rolex Submariner’ up for sale is not his watch

Update #2:The never-ending story goes on… Since publishing this update we have spoken to Fog City Vintage (@fogcityvintage), who removed the Rolex Submariner listing – with an asking…
Meet the nicest UFC fighter ever, with a surprisingly fancy Rolex
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Meet the nicest UFC fighter ever, with a surprisingly fancy Rolex

Anyone who follows the fight game knows that Georges St-Pierre is a legend. Not just for his remarkable UFC record of 26 wins against just…
And the award for the wildest watch combo of the Oscars goes to…
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And the award for the wildest watch combo of the Oscars goes to…

The 93rd Academy Awards, a.k.a The Oscars, resiliently aired this week, managing to create some semblance of what we love about the occasion during the…
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…
Usher flexes his spectacular Purnell watches worth more than $450k
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Usher flexes his spectacular Purnell watches worth more than $450k

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Too often in the realm of celebrity watch spotting we are subject to the usual suspects:…
Las Vegas ‘prostitute’ with lion tattoo stole Rolex and Audemars Piguet watches from hotel rooms
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Las Vegas ‘prostitute’ with lion tattoo stole Rolex and Audemars Piguet watches from hotel rooms

If you happen to find yourself in Las Vegas and find yourself with an attractive young woman with a lion tattoo on her thigh, keep…
Ice, ice baby: The best gem set watches from Watches & Wonders
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Ice, ice baby: The best gem set watches from Watches & Wonders

Gems, dazzle, diamonds and pizzazz. This year we have seen a delectable tableau of precious stones within, around, and pavèd on some of the flashiest…
This Rolex scene with Ari from Entourage shows how much the watch world has changed
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This Rolex scene with Ari from Entourage shows how much the watch world has changed

Before anyone gets heated, no I am not about to try and “cancel” Entourage. Whether or not the show would be able to survive the…
How not to talk to total strangers about their watch
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How not to talk to total strangers about their watch

I was 35,000ft over the Atlantic when I first freaked someone out about his watch. It was in the line for the airplane toilet. A…
5 of the best Grand Seiko Instagram accounts that you need in your feed
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5 of the best Grand Seiko Instagram accounts that you need in your feed

Not all watch brands have a community around them. In fact, most don’t, which is a huge challenge for those brands to build a loyal…
City on a Hill is back with the return of Hollywood’s most avid watch fanatic, Aldis Hodge
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City on a Hill is back with the return of Hollywood’s most avid watch fanatic, Aldis Hodge

Editor’s note: If you haven’t seen City on a Hill yet then start blocking out your evenings. Imagine The Wire transplanted to the mean streets…
Reggaeton superstar J Balvin recalls how declining a free Richard Mille almost put his life in danger
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Reggaeton superstar J Balvin recalls how declining a free Richard Mille almost put his life in danger

J Balvin is one the hottest Latin artists in the world with the Colombian musician commonly referred to as the ‘Prince of Reggaeton’. Selling over…
This deepfake of Tom Cruise has been seen 30M+ times. But why is he wearing such hot watches?
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This deepfake of Tom Cruise has been seen 30M+ times. But why is he wearing such hot watches?

Deepfakes are a phenomenon only a few years old, but already have governments around the world very worried. In essence, a deepfake is a fake…