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More of our favourite microbrands of 2023

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01.01.24

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More of our favourite microbrands of 2023

Thanks to popular demand, we outline five more microbrand winners of 2023.

The Hamilton highlights of 2023: cinema cameos, exploration and skeletonisation

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31.12.23

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The Hamilton highlights of 2023: cinema cameos, exploration and skeletonisation

We recap the best releases of 2023 by fan-favourites Hamilton.

The three watches D.C. wore most in 2023 – Omega, Casio, Serica

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30.12.23

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The three watches D.C. wore most in 2023 – Omega, Casio, Serica

It’s time again to look back on The Year That Was, and take a moment to reflect upon the bastions of my personal watch rotation.…

In a packed year of releases, these are the top 5 Seiko watches of 2023

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30.12.23

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In a packed year of releases, these are the top 5 Seiko watches of 2023

Seiko released dozens of watches this year - we've whittled it down to the 5 best.

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30.12.23

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5 of the best ana-digi watches

Ana-digi watches offer the best of both worlds: here's 5 of the best.

A look back at Hublot’s greatest hits of 2023

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29.12.23

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A look back at Hublot’s greatest hits of 2023

Titanium, carbon, and sapphire cases housing some unique complications to round out Hublot's year.

6 of the best tonneau-cased watches you can buy now

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29.12.23

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6 of the best tonneau-cased watches you can buy now

Tonneau-cased watches can be barrels of fun. Here's a few of our favourites.

Five of the best watches from Cartier in 2023

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28.12.23

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Five of the best watches from Cartier in 2023

2023 saw Cartier continue to showcase their mastery of shapes and mastery of watchmaking inside and out.

The three watches Buffy wore most in 2023 – Seiko, Seiko, and Seiko

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27.12.23

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The three watches Buffy wore most in 2023 – Seiko, Seiko, and Seiko

Buffy Seikoed-out for 2023 after snagging an unbelievable bargain.

Celebrating the Seamaster, the Paris Olympics and new tech – the best of Omega in 2023

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26.12.23

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Celebrating the Seamaster, the Paris Olympics and new tech – the best of Omega in 2023

A plethora of Seamasters and some internet-breaking tech marked Omega's 2023.

The three watches Zach wore most in 2023 – Rolex, Cartier, Piaget

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26.12.23

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The three watches Zach wore most in 2023 – Rolex, Cartier, Piaget

Ultra-thin, ultra-limited and ultra-cool sums up Zach's most worn watches of the year.

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25.12.23

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Our favourite microbrands of 2023

We recap our favourite Micro Monday inclusions of 2023.

The three watches Borna wore most in 2023 – Tudor, Seiko, Universal Genève

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24.12.23

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The three watches Borna wore most in 2023 – Tudor, Seiko, Universal Genève

With two clear stand-outs, Borna found it somewhat challenging to figure out his third most-worn watch of the year.

What the watch you wear to the the office holiday party says about you

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23.12.23

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What the watch you wear to the the office holiday party says about you

Corporate climber or board billionaire? Your choice of wristwear may say more about you thank you think.

5 of our favourite Universal Genève references

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19.12.23

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5 of our favourite Universal Genève references

Borna explores some unexpected and rare Universal Genève models, alongside fan-favourites.

Five of the best watches from TAG Heuer in 2023

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13.12.23

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Five of the best watches from TAG Heuer in 2023

With strong releases left, right, and centre, TAG Heuer has played their cards right this year.

Zach goes hands-on with five awesome lots from Sotheby’s upcoming Important Watches auction

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03.12.23

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Zach goes hands-on with five awesome lots from Sotheby’s upcoming Important Watches auction

You can fly over to Geneva or Dubai for a watch fair, but the best selection of watches can always be found at an auction…

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01.12.23

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5 of the best Roman numeral watches

We look at the best watches using the most classic numeral design.

The Time+Tide team pick their favourite Dubai Watch Week 2023 releases

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23.11.23

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The Time+Tide team pick their favourite Dubai Watch Week 2023 releases

The final big watch fair of 2023 brought some great novelties - here are our favourites.

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08.11.23

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The Time+Tide team picks their favourite watch brand logos

We answer the latest team battle royale question - what are our favourite watch brand logos?

Celebrating the second anniversary of our Zenith Defy Classic Skeleton Night Surfer Time+Tide Edition

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26.10.23

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Celebrating the second anniversary of our Zenith Defy Classic Skeleton Night Surfer Time+Tide Edition

As one of our favourite collaborations to date, we look back at the stories of the Night Surfer.

The most interesting watches in David Beckham’s collection

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11.10.23

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The most interesting watches in David Beckham’s collection

With the whole world tuning in to Netflix's 'Beckham' series, we thought we'd highlight some of the star's most interesting watches.

5 French watch brands you’ve never heard of but should know

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05.10.23

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5 French watch brands you’ve never heard of but should know

In the first episode of The Lineup, Zach and Marcus discover five French watch brands they've never heard of.

Our top 6 watches from Bremont’s Melbourne boutique

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28.09.23

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Our top 6 watches from Bremont’s Melbourne boutique

We visited Bremont's flagship Australian boutique in Melbourne and picked 6 must-see references they've got in the range.

The Time+Tide team picks their favourite waitlisted watches

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22.09.23

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The Time+Tide team picks their favourite waitlisted watches

In a world where hype is seemingly king, there are watches that us regular mortals are unlikely to ever be able to obtain. Waitlist numbers…

5 of our favourite watches available via Sotheby’s x Bucherer Certified Pre-Owned

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12.09.23

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5 of our favourite watches available via Sotheby’s x Bucherer Certified Pre-Owned

According to the Boston Consulting Group, pre-owned watch sales accounted for nearly one third of the total watch sales for the year – with pre-owned…

9 Dungeons & Dragons races and the watches they’d wear

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17.08.23

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9 Dungeons & Dragons races and the watches they’d wear

The popularity of Dungeons & Dragons is at an all-time high, since nerd culture became pop culture and TV shows like Stranger Things boosted sales…

The Time+Tide team share 3 watches they are each circling right now

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07.08.23

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The Time+Tide team share 3 watches they are each circling right now

If you ask a watch enthusiast, one of the most exciting parts of the hobby is not actually wearing watches. The real excitement stems from…

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual lacquer dials continue to attract an A-list crowd – a definitive list

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06.08.23

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The Rolex Oyster Perpetual lacquer dials continue to attract an A-list crowd – a definitive list

Unobtanium. It is a word many collectors use these days, with more and more references fitting this gloomy bill. It sucks to know that when…

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04.08.23

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Affordable watches for 5 kinds of goths

It doesn’t get much opportunity to surface in my position of watch journalism, but I have a deep love of the dark and cryptic. From…

Frustration-free watch tool upgrades everyone should own

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02.08.23

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Frustration-free watch tool upgrades everyone should own

If you’ve jumped into the deep end of the watch collecting pool, you’ve probably accumulated a few tools for accomplishing minor tasks, such as changing…

Borna’s 5 favourite Only Watch 2023 lots

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01.08.23

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Borna’s 5 favourite Only Watch 2023 lots

There are those rare times when the watch industry seemingly comes together to do something great, causing even the most devoted online trolls to retreat…

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31.07.23

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D.C.’s 5 favourite Only Watch 2023 lots

The Only Watch auction not only benefits a great cause (Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy research), but it’s also an event that really lets watchmakers run rampant…

How colour theory affects your watch collection

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18.07.23

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How colour theory affects your watch collection

Given the huge variety in colours, gradients and and textures on dials these days, it’s more important than ever to understand how colour actually works.…

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12.07.23

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Zach’s 5 favourite Only Watch 2023 lots

Only Watch is probably my favourite endeavour within the watch industry. It is the ultimate horological win-win-win scenario. First and foremost, the charity auction raises…

Step aside About Effing Time – this is my ultimate three-watch collection

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06.07.23

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Step aside About Effing Time – this is my ultimate three-watch collection

Building a fantasy watch collection is a fun game many watch collectors play. With so many watches to choose from, and so many collector-personalities to…

We asked you to describe the condition of this salvaged Rolex Submariner – these are our 5 favourite responses

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25.06.23

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We asked you to describe the condition of this salvaged Rolex Submariner – these are our 5 favourite responses

Last week, we published a story on a Rolex Submariner watch that was salvaged by Australian surfer Matt Cuddihy. He found the watch trapped beneath…

8 of the best watches with a polarising 4:30 date window

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22.06.23

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8 of the best watches with a polarising 4:30 date window

These days it seems like brands are increasingly opting to have 4:30 positioned date windows on their watches. Just earlier today we introduced yet another…

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14.06.23

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Our favourite Nomos watches of all time

Considering that Nomos only released their first watches a little over 30 years ago, they have made a considerably strong impact on the watch world.…

3 criminally undervalued watches to chase on the secondary market before buyers wake up

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13.06.23

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3 criminally undervalued watches to chase on the secondary market before buyers wake up

I am totally going to regret this. Right now, I am giving you a window into my horological browser history. Watches I personally favourite on…

The 5 most outrageous Father’s Day gifts for watch loving fathers

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09.06.23

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The 5 most outrageous Father’s Day gifts for watch loving fathers

So Father’s Day is nearly here, and your dad is a rather diehard watch collector. Now that we’ve sorted out your superhero origin story (the…

When are we going to accept that fashion brands can make legit timepieces? 6 amazing references from rulers of the runway

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06.06.23

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When are we going to accept that fashion brands can make legit timepieces? 6 amazing references from rulers of the runway

If a luxury brand is synonymous with handbags or jewellery, most watch collectors won’t usually give them the time of day, as we tend to…

Ferg’s top 3 Baltic picks from the T+T store

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20.05.23

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Ferg’s top 3 Baltic picks from the T+T store

If you’ve been paying attention to Time+Tide lately, I’m sure you’ve become aware that our store now stocks Baltic watches. As one of the world’s…

5 watch brands that know how to have a bit of fun

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17.05.23

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5 watch brands that know how to have a bit of fun

“The chief enemy of creativity is good sense.” – Pablo Picasso I’m just gonna say it, watch collecting can be far too serious. Too often,…

You paid how much?? Five watches that look cheaper than they are

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12.05.23

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You paid how much?? Five watches that look cheaper than they are

In modern times, the words “stealth wealth” get thrown around a lot. Usually reserved for sophisticated watches often made of white metals like platinum, the…

Reddit: The best subreddits for watch nerds

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11.05.23

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Reddit: The best subreddits for watch nerds

Do you want to look at pictures of sliced bread stapled to a tree? Are you intrigued by the inner monologue of shoplifters? Keen to…

Five alternatives to the Tudor Black Bay 54, since you already can’t get one

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05.05.23

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Five alternatives to the Tudor Black Bay 54, since you already can’t get one

As soon as Tudor was founded as an affordable offshoot of Rolex, their cult popularity began. Even so, I don’t think many people could have…

Borna’s top 5 Watches & Wonders 2023 releases

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01.05.23

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Borna’s top 5 Watches & Wonders 2023 releases

In the weeks since Watches & Wonders, I’ve been ruminating on the numerous releases, and have realised that this year has been one of the…

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23.04.23

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The 5 most underrated Zenith watches

Though it would be difficult to call Zenith underrated these days, considering the success of their Chronomaster Sport line and the accompanying waitlists, some models…

The best part of waking up: 5 awesome alarm clocks for watch collectors

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22.04.23

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The best part of waking up: 5 awesome alarm clocks for watch collectors

If you’re a horological junkie, there are better ways to rouse yourself from Dreamland than your iPhone. For the totally hardcore watch aficionado, you could…

D.C.’s top five releases from Watches & Wonders 2023

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22.04.23

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D.C.’s top five releases from Watches & Wonders 2023

Now that the smoke has cleared, and I’ve had a moment to wrap my head around the enormity of Watches & Wonders 2023, I’ve nailed…

The most hypnotising telemeter dials you can buy now

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10.04.23

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The most hypnotising telemeter dials you can buy now

Although the 2020s is a young decade so far, we’ve already been treated to a wealth of dial enrichment from textures, colours, and even shapes…

Zach’s top five watches from Watches & Wonders 2023 (Live Pics)

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09.04.23

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Zach’s top five watches from Watches & Wonders 2023 (Live Pics)

Last year during the fair, Andrew and I were able to find the time to sit down and share our top five picks on camera…

Flight club: Fly first with these 5 upscale pilot’s chronographs

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08.04.23

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Flight club: Fly first class with these 5 upscale pilot’s chronographs

During the golden age of air travel, all seats on a plane were pretty much first-class seats. At the dawn of intercontinental flight, travellers dressed…

5 of the most pioneering anti-magnetic watches

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21.03.23

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5 of the most pioneering anti-magnetic watches

Magnetism is the invisible force that threatens your mechanical watch on a daily basis. Something as simple as your iPhone could affect it’s accuracy, which…

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11.03.23

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Drive time: The 6 best watch and car brand collaborations

Watches have been inextricably linked with cars for the longest time, a symbiotic partnership that boomed once motor racing became a worldwide phenomenon. This prompted…

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

The legendary designer reportedly penned over 100,000 watches... Here's 10 of the best.

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

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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…

You are not a flipper: Three perfectly good reasons for selling a watch right after buying it

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05.03.23

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You are not a flipper: Three perfectly good reasons for selling a watch right after buying it

Though I love the watch community as a whole, there are times where I couldn’t disagree more with the direction of its ire. One such…

From bargains to milestones – the 5 watches you’ll most enjoy buying

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04.03.23

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From bargains to milestones – the 5 watches you’ll most enjoy buying

Last week we covered the 5 watches you’ll regret buying, which seemed to strike a chord with a lot of enthusiasts who could relate to…

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01.03.23

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THE Plus are specialists in Swiss production, and could be the future of “in-house” movements

If you spend any time on the watch internet whatsoever, you’ll quickly become familiar with ETA and Sellita, eventually recognising Kenissi, Vaucher and others. While…