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The best Eastern Arabic numeral watches for those looking for some Middle Eastern flavour
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The best Eastern Arabic numeral watches for those looking for some Middle Eastern flavour

Easter Arabic numerals carry some of the most luxurious connotations in the watch industry, and these are the best watches to find them on.
There’s a new watch fair in town – Milano Watch Week lands in October
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There’s a new watch fair in town – Milano Watch Week lands in October

The first-ever Milano Watch Week is set to take place in October, celebrating the best independent watchmaking has to offer.
New releases from Audemars Piguet, Baltic, Nivada Grenchen and more
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New releases from Audemars Piguet, Baltic, Nivada Grenchen and more

More than simple colour switch-ups, this week brought some complete redesigns from various brands.
Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Honolulu
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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Honolulu

Honolulu is one of the most isolated cities on earth. It also boasts over four million visitors every year, in addition to the nearly one…
Franck Muller’s cigarette lighter watch was the wackiest creation of Geneva Watch Week
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Franck Muller’s cigarette lighter watch was the wackiest creation of Geneva Watch Week

The first-ever cigarette lighter with watchmaking complications, the Master Lighter is the most Franck Muller thing ever.
Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Melbourne
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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Melbourne

This is it. The decision has been made, the dollars have been saved, and the significant other has been convinced this is the last one (honest).…
The highlights of Elton John’s Christie’s auction
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The highlights of Elton John’s Christie’s auction

The Rocket Man is celebrating his EGOT status in unusual fashion.
Celebrating complication with the most complicated watches of all time
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Celebrating complication with the most complicated watches of all time

Horological mastery and lifelong obsessions made these creations come to life.
New releases from Franck Muller, Seiko, Otsuka Lotec and more
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New releases from Franck Muller, Seiko, Otsuka Lotec and more

2024 kicks off with an independent-dominated collection of releases.
6 of the best tonneau-cased watches you can buy now
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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.
New releases from Vacheron Constantin, Fears, Audemars Piguet and more
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New releases from Vacheron Constantin, Fears, Audemars Piguet and more

Wow… Nobody expected much in terms of watch releases this week, but some of the biggest brands in the industry unexpectedly decided to present very…
Franck Muller & Bamford Watch Department debut a snowy Snoopy Crazy Hours sequel
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Franck Muller & Bamford Watch Department debut a snowy Snoopy Crazy Hours sequel

Bamford Watch Department teams up with Franck Muller and Peanuts for their second collaborative limited edition, a snowy take on the Crazy Hours.
New releases from Nomos Glashütte, Louis Vuitton, Cartier and more
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New releases from Nomos Glashütte, Louis Vuitton, Cartier and more

Last week's big releases were particularly colourful, from laser tag-inspired Zodiacs to beautifully enameled Louis Vuitton watches.
The Franck Muller Vanguard Beach is a summery sports watch inspired by the sea
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The Franck Muller Vanguard Beach is a summery sports watch inspired by the sea

An Asia-Pacific exclusive, this colourful new Franck Muller collection arrives just in time for Southern Hemisphere summer.
The Franck Muller Grand Central Tourbillon Flash brings a sporty attitude to a complex movement
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The Franck Muller Grand Central Tourbillon Flash brings a sporty attitude to a complex movement

It can sometimes be difficult to know what to make of Franck Muller. Whether it’s because of the brand’s relative youth or general whimsical approach…
VIDEO: The Franck Muller Vanguard Rose Skeleton Black Diamond is a gem-set marvel
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VIDEO: The Franck Muller Vanguard Rose Skeleton Black Diamond is a gem-set marvel

The Vanguard Rose Skeleton Diamonds from Franck Muller is a display of the Master of Complications’ other claim to fame – gem-setting. Taking the form…
VIDEO: The wide-ranging scope of the Franck Muller Curvex collection
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VIDEO: The wide-ranging scope of the Franck Muller Curvex collection

Franck Muller is celebrating their 30th anniversary, and to celebrate, the brand has decided to update an icon. The Franck Muller Curvex, with its unique,…
The Franck Muller Crazy Hours is a horological exercise in pure, unbridled fun
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The Franck Muller Crazy Hours is a horological exercise in pure, unbridled fun

It goes likes this: 8, 1, 6, 11, 4, 9, 2, 7, 12, 5, 10, 3. No, this isn’t some Fibonacci-like mathematical sequence, the combination…
The Franck Muller Vanguard Skeleton Colour Dreams is a joyful riot of mad-cap fun
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The Franck Muller Vanguard Skeleton Colour Dreams is a joyful riot of mad-cap fun

Ever wondered what happens when you take the colour wheel and throw it at a watch with extreme craftsmanship and precision? Well, we recently found…
INTRODUCING: The Franck Muller x Bamford Watch Department Popeye Vanguard
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INTRODUCING: The Franck Muller x Bamford Watch Department Popeye Vanguard

Character watches have enjoyed a resurgence as of late. We’ve seen TAG Heuer x Mario, the revived Gerald Genta Mickey Mouse, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak…
Boxer Amir Khan robbed at gun point for £72,000 Franck Muller Vanguard Chronograph
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Boxer Amir Khan robbed at gun point for £72,000 Franck Muller Vanguard Chronograph

Amir Khan has become the latest celebrity victim of watch crime after the British boxer was robbed at gun-point in London last night. The former…
INTRODUCING: The Franck Muller x Bamford Watch Department Snoopy inspired Crazy Hours
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INTRODUCING: The Franck Muller x Bamford Watch Department Snoopy inspired Crazy Hours

“Yesterday I was a dog. Today I’m a dog. Tomorrow I’ll probably still be a dog. Sigh! There’s so little hope for advancement.” These words were…
Rent a Rolex Submariner now for $299 a month – will luxury watch rentals ever take off?
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Rent a Rolex Submariner now for $299 a month – will luxury watch rentals ever take off?

“Consumers have demonstrated an appetite to shift away from traditional ownership to newer ways in which to access product.”  That was the intro of the…
The watches of Michael Jordan, including Ulysse Nardin, Panerai, Rolex and Franck Muller
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The watches of Michael Jordan, including Ulysse Nardin, Panerai, Rolex and Franck Muller

Michael Jordan is an NBA legend who many consider to be the greatest player of all time, the GOAT, or, if on social media, simply…
Welcome to Watchland, the story of the Franck Muller manufacture
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Welcome to Watchland, the story of the Franck Muller manufacture

From Watchland, the Genevan estate where Franck Muller is based, you are able to look out across the calm blue waters of Lake Geneva to…
INTRODUCING: The Franck Muller Vanguard Classic that can take you from boardroom to beach
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INTRODUCING: The Franck Muller Vanguard Classic that can take you from boardroom to beach

Fans of Franck Muller will know there is something in the Vanguard collection for everyone. With more than 30 different references in the current lineup,…
Great ‘Grams: The Independent Watchmakers Edition
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Great ‘Grams: The Independent Watchmakers Edition

This week on Great ’Grams, it’s all about independent watchmakers, and taking a look at the many different ways these patrons of watchmaking go about…
You make me crazy – the Franck Muller Crazy Hours ladies
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You make me crazy – the Franck Muller Crazy Hours ladies

When we see something repeatedly, over time, our brains quickly form habits that enable us to infer what we are seeing, bypassing the need to…
INTRODUCING: The triple threat of the Franck Muller Master Banker in steel
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INTRODUCING: The triple threat of the Franck Muller Master Banker in steel

Franck Muller is known as the Master of Complications, and for good reason. Almost none of the watches produced by the Genevan watchmaker are straightforward,…
HANDS-ON: The revelatory Franck Muller Color Dreams
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HANDS-ON: The revelatory Franck Muller Color Dreams

One of the biggest perks about this job is discovering things that I previously wouldn’t have known about myself. Now, I know that sounds both…
Why it’s so challenging to paint a Franck Muller dial
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Why it’s so challenging to paint a Franck Muller dial

Editor’s note: Franck Muller are known for their incredibly complex movements, wonderfully curved case designs, and brightly coloured dials. But did you know that each…
Melbourne Franck Muller boutique robbed in broad daylight by man wielding syringe, hammer and bad wig
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Melbourne Franck Muller boutique robbed in broad daylight by man wielding syringe, hammer and bad wig

**UPDATE: We have had confirmation from Franck Muller Australia that the stolen model is a round diamond watch, model number 4200 QZ R D3 CD…
Franck Muller offers watchmaking that comes from the heart
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Franck Muller offers watchmaking that comes from the heart

Editor’s note: Today, love is in the air. Florists are being run off their feet, restaurants are booked out and Cupid has spent the week…
OPINION: Diamonds are a man’s best friend
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OPINION: Diamonds are a man’s best friend

Up until a month ago, if you’d asked me whether or not it was appropriate for a man to have diamonds adorning his timepiece, my…
Technicolour treats: The most colourful watches of 2019
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Technicolour treats: The most colourful watches of 2019

Last year saw the release of a great many brilliant and colourful timepieces that aren’t shy of living on the brighter side of life. In…
LIST: James Robinson’s favourite watch photos from 2019
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LIST: James Robinson’s favourite watch photos from 2019

It pains me so to admit this, but oftentimes a story is only as good as the photos that accompany it — especially when you’re…
LIST: Time+Tide photographer Jason’s favourite watch photos from 2019
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LIST: Time+Tide photographer Jason’s favourite watch photos from 2019

I asked Jason, Time+Tide’s resident photographer, if he could tell me his favourite watch photos from 2019 that he had captured, without quite realising the…
Luke’s 5 favourite watches of 2019
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Luke’s 5 favourite watches of 2019

I’ve certainly had less turbulent years. In 2019, I quit a stable job, hurled myself into start-up life and lived with my in-laws for 10…
XXXL: 3 of the biggest watches of 2019
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XXXL: 3 of the biggest watches of 2019

One of the biggest trends for timepieces of the last decade has been oversized case dimensions that stretch well into the 45mm plus category. And…
Crazy love – Franck Muller’s Cintrée Curvex Crazy Hours in blue tones
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Crazy love – Franck Muller’s Cintrée Curvex Crazy Hours in blue tones

Often we talk about emblematic or iconic models or shapes in a brand’s line-up, such as Franck Muller, with their distinctive Curvex line. Less often…
EVENT: A Crazy few Hours with Franck Muller in Melbourne
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EVENT: A Crazy few Hours with Franck Muller in Melbourne

The Franck Muller Vanguard Crazy Hours landed in Melbourne last week, and not only was I fortunate to take a closer look at it, but…
INTRODUCING: Franck Muller Vanguard Crazy Hours Asia Exclusive
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INTRODUCING: Franck Muller Vanguard Crazy Hours Asia Exclusive

In what is a meeting of two of the most significant collections from the Franck Muller manufacture, the Vanguard Crazy Hours is an exciting offering,…
The Franck Muller Vanguard Yachting Anchor Skeleton
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The Franck Muller Vanguard Yachting Anchor Skeleton

Artisanal watchmakers Franck Muller have really taken it to the next level with their latest timepiece, the Franck Muller Vanguard Yachting Anchor Skeleton. Available in…
This is what $2,000,000 of diamond watch looks like – meet the Franck Muller Invisible Setting with rubies
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This is what $2,000,000 of diamond watch looks like – meet the Franck Muller Invisible Setting with rubies

This is not an under-the-radar watch. So if you’re looking for an unassuming dress watch, scroll on. But if you like your timekeeping served with…
The 10 best skeleton dials from 2018
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The 10 best skeleton dials from 2018

Skeleton dials are interesting, not because they offer a garish look at something exposed but because they showcase the sheer level of complexity involved in…
Have a heart – the Franck Muller Cintrée Curvex ladies tourbillon
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Have a heart – the Franck Muller Cintrée Curvex ladies tourbillon

In a world overflowing with safe-and-similar watch designs, Franck Muller is a breath of fresh air. As in this ladies tourbillon (a recent addition to…
HANDS-ON: The Franck Muller Gravity Skeleton 
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HANDS-ON: The Franck Muller Gravity Skeleton 

Architectural is a word that gets thrown around a lot in watch writing, and when you look at a watch like this Franck Muller Gravity…
Doubling down on the rainbow – the Franck Muller Double Mystery
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Doubling down on the rainbow – the Franck Muller Double Mystery

Franck Muller’s tagline is “the master of complications”, and this watch delivers on that promise in dazzling style. This fully set Franck Muller Double Mystery…
Our 5 favourite Franck Muller watches from the new 2019 collection, with a focus on the crazy ones
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Our 5 favourite Franck Muller watches from the new 2019 collection, with a focus on the crazy ones

It’s quite possible that when Steve Jobs said, ‘Here’s to the crazy ones’, that master watchmaker Franck Muller was listening. And that he was inspired.…
How to wear a watch like nobody is watching
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How to wear a watch like nobody is watching

Editor’s note: There’s a lot to love about Jeff Goldblum. Like pretty much everything really. And for us at least, one of his key character…
Turns out hand-painting watch dials is hard. Here’s the proof
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Turns out hand-painting watch dials is hard. Here’s the proof

Editor’s note: Look, we never thought it was easy. This is, after all, skilled manual labour. But Andrew discovered just how difficult hand-painting a watch…