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Beyond the rave: the Bulgari Aluminium Steve Aoki is the latest watch inspired by dance music alongside Zenith & Chanel

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19.05.21

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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,…

VIDEO: Andrew, Frank, Wei & RJ pick the 4 best watches under $10k, including IWC, Oris and ‘rapper’s weed’

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06.05.21

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VIDEO: Andrew, Frank, Wei & RJ pick the 4 best watches under $10k, including IWC, Oris and ‘rapper’s weed’

Recently, myself, Frank from Monochrome, Wei from Revolution and RJ from Fratello got together for a Zoom call that had no loftier intention than to…

5 watch photos that leave us with a goofy grin and make us grateful we’ve got wrists

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03.05.21

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5 watch photos that leave us with a goofy grin and make us grateful we’ve got wrists

Online shopping is an incredible thing. You can’t come into physical contact with every new watch release, so poring over press releases and store catalogues…

The new French Wave: 5 small watch brands setting a high bar for independents worldwide

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02.05.21

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The new French Wave: 5 small watch brands setting a high bar for independents worldwide

Paris, Haute Couture and summer on the French Riviera – France has elegance ingrained into its very soul. Wrist-worn style is something we are used…

The Buyers Checklist: 5 questions to ask yourself before buying a watch

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24.04.21

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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.…

The T+T Team pick the best watches from Watches & Wonders 2021

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The T+T Team pick the best watches from Watches & Wonders 2021

Editor’s note: With Watches & Wonders finally in the rear-view mirror (phew!), we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the new watches that…

Le Temps Celeste, 3 pieces of next-level craftsmanship from the inner sanctum of Vacheron Constantin

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20.04.21

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Le Temps Celeste, 3 pieces of next-level craftsmanship from the inner sanctum of Vacheron Constantin

Writing this I feel the need to put on a double-breasted suit. But even then, I suspect that I still wouldn’t feel suitably attired for…

Ready, set, GO! The top 5 sports watches of Watches & Wonders

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Ready, set, GO! The top 5 sports watches of Watches & Wonders

This is turning out to be a year of stark contrasts. While some manufacturers insist on microscopic adjustments to tried and trusted case sizes and…

Let’s be transparent: Tinted and clear sapphire dials are a trend in 2021

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16.04.21

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Let’s be transparent: Tinted and clear sapphire dials are a trend in 2021

Sapphire crystal, the once exclusive, high-end material replacing scratch-prone acrylic and normal glass to protect our watch dials, is now widely available,and employed in some…

The top 5 chronographs of Watches & Wonders 2021

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The top 5 chronographs of Watches & Wonders 2021

Given the disruptive effects of the pandemic upon watch manufacturers, it’s understandable that some are now cagey about taking too many big risks. At this…

Five sleeper hits you may have missed during Watches & Wonders

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Five sleeper hits you may have missed during Watches & Wonders

With 40 brands presenting at Watches & Wonders, there are a lot of novelties to like – and many you may have missed. It was…

Zach’s top 5 Watches & Wonders novelties with an unlimited budget

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12.04.21

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Zach’s top 5 Watches & Wonders novelties with an unlimited budget

This is the time of year I wish that I owned the patent for the coffee cup sleeve or happened to be the son of…

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09.04.21

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The top 5 Zenith watches of 2021, the brand’s best year in decades (already)

To say Zenith are having a good year in 2021 would be a dramatic understatement. Somehow, a brand that is widely recognised as being great…

Friday Wind Down

09.04.21

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: So, it turns out virtual watch fairs cause super-real exhaustion…

If you live in Melbourne like I do, you’ll agree that it’s one of the best damn places to live in the world. Unless it’s…

The 2021 Rolex Collection ranked from least to most surprising

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07.04.21

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The 2021 Rolex Collection ranked from least to most surprising

Rolex is known for incremental change so “surprising” is not really the brand’s forte. Having said that, the new range definitely contains some curveballs this…

5 of the best watches with quick-change strap systems including Vacheron, Omega and Apple

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27.03.21

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5 of the best watches with quick-change strap systems including Vacheron, Omega and Apple

“My name is Thor, and I am a strapaholic.” It’s only a matter of time before I get pulled into some kind of intervention with…

8 affordable watches on eBay right now for under $5k, including Patek Philippe and Jacob & Co

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8 affordable watches on eBay right now for under $5k, including Patek Philippe and Jacob & Co

Of late, eBay has been making serious strides into the pre-owned watch market and they certainly aren’t slowing down. They recently started a new Instagram…

WATCH SPOTTING: Hublot, IWC and Richard Mille in Drive To Survive season three

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21.03.21

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WATCH SPOTTING: Hublot, IWC and Richard Mille in Drive To Survive season three

Season three of Drive to Survive dropped at 6pm Melbourne time on Friday March 19th and, if you were anything like me, then you were…

Seven of the best G-Shock limited editions from the last 12 months

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Seven of the best G-Shock limited editions from the last 12 months

If variety is the spice of life, then whoever who signs off on the G-Shock limited-editions must have some extremely tingly tastebuds. The staggering range…

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…

Hiding in plain sight – 6 sleeper hit watches you might have missed

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Hiding in plain sight – 6 sleeper hit watches you might have missed

You don’t always have to look to the usual suspects or pay a hefty price to get a quality watch. There is a wide spectrum…

EVENT: 5 rare high-complication watches from Jaeger-LeCoultre in a stunning vineyard setting

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11.03.21

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EVENT: 5 rare high-complication watches from Jaeger-LeCoultre in a stunning vineyard setting

Jaeger-LeCoultre are known as the watchmaker’s watchmaker with good reason. Over their nearly 190-year history, the brand has produced movements used by most major Swiss…

RECOMMENDED WATCHING: 3 reasons why watches are so horribly expensive

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08.03.21

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RECOMMENDED WATCHING: 3 reasons why watches are so horribly expensive

When one of your non-watch friends asks how much your watch cost, they’ll probably be shocked or straight up appalled that anyone could spend thousands,…

From IWC to TAG Heuer – 10 of the best watches under 40mm from our buying guide (Part II)

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06.03.21

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From IWC to TAG Heuer – 10 of the best watches under 40mm from our buying guide (Part II)

In the name of my fellow tiny wristers, or just those who prefer watches closer to classic proportions, I’ve assembled a list of 10 of…

UK rapper Dave adds a Patek Phillipe Aquanaut 5168G in “khaki green” to his stellar collection

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05.03.21

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UK rapper Dave adds a Patek Phillipe Aquanaut 5168G in “khaki green” to his stellar collection

Almost a year to the day since Dave made headlines at the annual Brit Awards for his heartfelt performance of hit single Black, Britain’s hottest…

From Patek Philippe to Tudor – 10 of the best watches under 40mm (Part 1)

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From Patek Philippe to Tudor – 10 of the best watches under 40mm (Part 1)

Confession time: I do not have the largest wrists in the world. Last time I checked, my wrist circumference came in not far above six…

Watches by movement: 5 watches powered with an SW200 from divers to dress

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04.03.21

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Watches by movement: 5 watches powered with an SW200 from divers to dress

As far as ubiquitous movements go, the SW200 and its variants is one to make your eyes light up when you see it on a…

The 5 most baller watches from our NOW buying guide including Vacheron Constantin, Audemars Piguet, Hublot and Louis Vuitton

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02.03.21

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The 5 most baller watches from our NOW buying guide including Vacheron Constantin, Audemars Piguet, Hublot and Louis Vuitton

According to the Urban Dictionary, the definition of a baller is: “A person that makes shit happen. Without additional context, ‘baller’ typically is assumed to…

Nick Jonas shows he’s a serious watch guy with this Omega Speedmaster in Canopus Gold on Saturday Night Live

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02.03.21

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Nick Jonas shows he’s a serious watch guy with this Omega Speedmaster in Canopus Gold on Saturday Night Live

As a watch enthusiast and journalist, I get excited when I see celebrities sporting coveted timepieces on their wrists. More often than not we see…

6 watches Daft Punk might have been wearing when they self destructed this week (SOB)

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26.02.21

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6 watches Daft Punk might have been wearing when they self destructed this week (SOB)

Initially, the idea of robots taking over the earth doesn’t sound too promising. But if the aforementioned robots happened to be Daft Punk it probably…

Watchspotting at the Australian Open watches including Bulgari, Audemars Piguet and, of course, a ton of Rolex

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20.02.21

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Watchspotting at the Australian Open watches including Bulgari, Audemars Piguet and, of course, a ton of Rolex

Editor’s note: Yesterday we took at look at all of the Australian Open tennis players who actually wore their watches while competing. Today we’ll be…

Would you pay $50k for this customised Ed Sheeran Tudor Black Bay?

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19.02.21

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Would you pay $50k for this customised Ed Sheeran Tudor Black Bay?

The value of double stamped watches is no secret. Most famously Tiffany & Co. stamped dials have notably elevated the prices of Rolex and Patek…

4 professional tennis players who wear their watches on court, and what they are

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4 professional tennis players who wear their watches on court, and what they are

The 2021 Australian Open is edging towards its climax in Melbourne after the players and their respective teams completed a mandatory two weeks of quarantine.…

Taste the rainbow: this is how Hublot completed the spectrum with their bold range of colours

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Taste the rainbow: this is how Hublot completed the spectrum with their bold range of colours

Hublot has always been at the forefront of exploring new materials and colours. Known for their motto “the art of fusion”, Hublot constantly pushes the…

When size is the prize – 11 of the best big watches from dress pieces to divers

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10.02.21

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When size is the prize – 11 of the best big watches from dress pieces to divers

Sometimes you need to make a statement. You want to let the room know that you’ve arrived and need your watch to have your back.…

5 of the best new black watches, with lume tricks and colour pips

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08.02.21

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5 of the best new black watches, with lume tricks and colour pips

Whether you are Darth Vader’s distant cousin or just enjoy the stealthy look of a ninja assassin, let us tempt you to the dark side.…

Is your life complicated enough? These are the best value watch complications that deliver serious bang for your buck

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06.02.21

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Is your life complicated enough? These are the best value watch complications that deliver serious bang for your buck

Yes, maybe you use your watch mostly to tell the time. But how about the joys of using a good old chronograph to time your…

7 of the best digital watches of 2020, including A.Lange & Söhne, Gucci and Casio

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03.02.21

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7 of the best digital watches of 2020, including A.Lange & Söhne, Gucci and Casio

Digital watches are generally overlooked by the tastemakers of the horological elite, but we don’t think that’s really fair. Not only do they provide an…

Three watches that show this billionaire GameStop investor has a formidable wrist game

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02.02.21

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Three watches that show this billionaire GameStop investor has a formidable wrist game

Chamath Palihapitiya is a name you might not have heard of a week ago but, thanks to his very public support of the GameStop share…

Ox-fresh: Celebrate Chinese New Year with wristworn art from Blancpain to Swatch

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31.01.21

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Ox-fresh: Celebrate Chinese New Year with wristworn art from Blancpain to Swatch

The Swiss maisons are at it again, bringing their entire arsenal of craftsmanship to celebrate the Chinese New Year. As we all know, the Chinese…

Competition is tough in this battle to pick the top five TAG Heuer watches of 2020

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Competition is tough in this battle to pick the top five TAG Heuer watches of 2020

Within the world of sports watch manufacturers, TAG Heuer has carved its place in history as one of the leading brands. Best known for its…

Blindsided by brilliance: three Grand Seiko watches from 2020 that we never saw coming

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Blindsided by brilliance: three Grand Seiko watches from 2020 that we never saw coming

Grand Seiko and their meticulous artistry never cease to amaze me. Each watch has a rich back story with every dial tone, texture, case form…

The three watches Nick wore most in 2020: Grand Seiko, Seiko and Universal Geneve

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The three watches Nick wore most in 2020: Grand Seiko, Seiko and Universal Geneve

In 2020, everything was different. The way we worked. The way we socialised. And even the way we wore watches. If you only ever got…

Watches By Material: Four super-tough watches that use DLC coatings

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Watches By Material: Four super-tough watches that use DLC coatings

DLC, or diamond-like carbon, is a great tool for watch manufacturers to leverage. It’s capable of not only changing the aesthetics, but also the durability…

SPOTTED: 5 Instagram shots that show the Hublot Classic Fusion 40 Years Anniversary collection is even better in the wild

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SPOTTED: 5 Instagram shots that show the Hublot Classic Fusion 40 Years Anniversary collection is even better in the wild

We’ve all been there. It’s inevitable as a watch collector. You see a new watch that’s been released and immediately fall in love with it.…

My three favourite Bulgari releases of 2020

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My three favourite Bulgari releases of 2020

Bulgari has enjoyed a real hot streak over the past few years, throwing their hat into the ring of haute ultra-thin watchmaking. The Octo Finissimo…

Battle of the Doxa colours! Cast your vote as the team fight over their favourite hit of dive-watch freshness.

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19.01.21

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Battle of the Doxa colours! Cast your vote as the team fight over their favourite hit of dive-watch freshness.

We love the fresh pop of Doxa colours – what an easy way to brighten up your day. But what’s your favourite? Are you a…

Watches by movement: From Tudor to Doxa, 7 watches powered by the ETA 2824

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Watches by movement: From Tudor to Doxa, 7 watches powered by the ETA 2824

The watch landscape has changed massively over the last 20 years with an increased trend towards in-house calibers. No longer is ETA the only outlet…

The Seiko x Neighborhood dive watch is awesome. Here are 5 watches that (maybe) inspired it including Tudor, Rolex and more

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17.01.21

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The Seiko x Neighborhood dive watch is awesome. Here are 5 watches that (maybe) inspired it including Tudor, Rolex and more

Sexy red details combined with vintage inspiration is a marriage made in horological heaven with all Big Box brands wanting in on the game. The…

5 vintage finds you can pick up on eBay right now

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5 vintage finds you can pick up on eBay right now

If you’re a regular reader of Time+Tide, you’re likely to sit somewhere on the scale of watch addiction. From unrelenting curiosity to full-blown collecting mania,…

Celebrating Seiko’s NH35 movement – the unsung hero used by top microbrands in everything from indestructible divers to vintage stunners

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12.01.21

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Celebrating Seiko’s NH35 movement – the unsung hero used by top microbrands in everything from indestructible divers to vintage stunners

Is Seiko’s NH35 movement ubiquitous due to its brilliance or sheer availability? This hand-wound, hacking movement is today widely used on the microbrand scene and…

Our sexiest watch shots of 2020 plus five tips to take better watch pics yourself

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11.01.21

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Our sexiest watch shots of 2020 plus five tips to take better watch pics yourself

OK, honesty time: I’m a self-confessed dial obsessive. Don’t get me wrong, the hypnotic ballet of a tourbillon still tugs my heartstrings so much it…

EDITOR’S PICK: Jay-Z versus Drake – which hip-hop superstar has the more eye-popping watch collection?

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10.01.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: Jay-Z versus Drake – which hip-hop superstar has the more eye-popping watch collection?

Last year, James Robinson covered the wristwear of two of the biggest superstars in the game both known for their killer timepieces – Drake and…

Rubber fetish: 5 of the best sports watches on rubber straps from monochrome to lemon fresh

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10.01.21

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Rubber fetish: 5 of the best sports watches on rubber straps from monochrome to lemon fresh

While I deeply enjoyed writing the story about unlikely grail watches on rubber straps, let’s be honest. Most of them are far out of reach…

His & hers watches are the anniversary gift that lets you justify adding a new piece to your collection

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09.01.21

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His & hers watches are the anniversary gift that lets you justify adding a new piece to your collection

When it comes to a significant anniversary, a diamond ring is always a welcome gift that’ll make her positively swoon with gratitude for a day…

Nick’s 3 favourite watches of 2020, including Cartier, Seiko and Hamilton

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Nick’s 3 favourite watches of 2020, including Cartier, Seiko and Hamilton

In spite of some not inconsiderable distractions, there were some pretty decent watches released in 2020. Quite a few of them actually. Omega relaunched their…