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From Rado to Hublot: why watch brands are finally padding up for cricket

23.10.24

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From Rado to Hublot: why watch brands are finally padding up for cricket

Switzerland's watchmakers are increasingly paying attention to the world's second-most popular sport - which is good news for watch fans.

6 of the best budget skeleton watches showing off without being too pricey

Buying Guides

14.10.24

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6 of the best budget skeleton watches showing off without being too pricey

If you want to see your movement without sacrificing a kidney.

5 of the best beads-of-rice bracelet watches evoking the advent of the tool watch

Buying Guides

08.09.24

5 of the best beads-of-rice bracelet watches evoking the advent of the tool watch

Are they dressy or are they sporty? Buffy delves deeper into watches making the most of BOR vintage flair.

New releases from Glashütte Original, Biver, Louis Vuitton and more

Last Week in Watches

08.09.24

New releases from Glashütte Original, Biver, Louis Vuitton and more

Fresh from Geneva Watch Days, and into the regular swing of things, with plenty of new releases.

New releases from Atelier Wen, Vacheron Constantin, Longines and more

Last Week in Watches

18.08.24

New releases from Atelier Wen, Vacheron Constantin, Longines and more

While Geneva Watch Days 2024 is not too far off, some very cool watches debuted this week.

7 of the best alternatives to the Tudor Black Bay, because you can always get better value

Buying Guides

23.07.24

7 of the best alternatives to the Tudor Black Bay, because you can always get better value

The Tudor Black Bay has been a fan-favourite since release, but what if you're looking for bang for a little less buck?

New releases from Longines, De Bethune, Louis Vuitton and more

Last Week in Watches

16.06.24

New releases from Longines, De Bethune, Louis Vuitton and more

This was a big week for watch releases, with high-profile motorsports-inspired watches and yet more MoonSwatch variants.

7 of the best red dial watches from all-red G-Shocks to stunning stone

Buying Guides

05.06.24

7 of the best red dial watches from all-red G-Shocks to stunning stone

While unlikely to take over from the ever-popular blue and green, these red dial watches are all stand-outs in their own way.

Buying Guides

28.05.24

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9 of the best minimalist watches

These minimalist watches have slim cases and unassuming dials, but are uncompromising when it comes to design, making the most of the least.

New releases from Zodiac, Horage, Hamilton and more

Last Week in Watches

19.05.24

New releases from Zodiac, Horage, Hamilton and more

A few collaborations, a duo of contrasting minute repeaters, and a Moser fit for Prince.

Black Snoopy MoonSwatch unveiled, Omega announces new chronometric certification lab

Friday Wind Down

05.04.24

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Black Snoopy MoonSwatch unveiled, Omega announces new chronometric certification lab

An unexpected return for Snoopy, and Omega doubles down on their pursuit of perfection.

The Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Skeleton gets a green and gold Aussie update

Hands On

04.04.24

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The Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Skeleton gets a green and gold Aussie update

Australia's sporting colours really suit this latest take on the Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Skeleton.

5 of the best watches for photography nerds

Buying Guides

03.04.24

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5 of the best watches for photography nerds

Need a watch to help you calculate exposures, or simply want one to match your camera? Buffy has the list for you.

I bought a ceramic fashion watch so you don’t have to

Opinion

08.02.24

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I bought a ceramic fashion watch so you don’t have to

D.C. takes a bargain-basement ceramic Armani watch for a spin to see if he could actually live with a ceramic watch day-to-day.

The watch industry turns its attention to Australia’s summer of tennis

Friday Wind Down

12.01.24

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The watch industry turns its attention to Australia’s summer of tennis

With the Australian Open just around the corner, watch brands are gearing up for a lot of love.

Hands On

03.10.23

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Rado DiaStar Original Skeleton

Leaders in development of ceramic, Rado presents the latest in line of their cult heroes, the DiaStar Original Skeleton.

Another one bites the dust: Freddie Mercury’s Seiko sells for big bucks

Friday Wind Down

22.09.23

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Another one bites the dust: Freddie Mercury’s Seiko sells for big bucks

We discuss the Queen frontman's humble Seiko, the semi-finalists for the inaugural Louis Vuitton Watch Prize as well as rare vintage Vacherons making their way…

Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Skeleton

Hands On

17.09.23

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Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Skeleton

The Rado Captain Cook range shows its versatility, with reissue-like references alongside distinctly modern, vintage-inspired pieces like the Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Skeleton

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

Lists

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…

The Rado Captain Cook gets an Aussie exclusive in green and gold

Introducing

29.04.23

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The Rado Captain Cook gets an Aussie exclusive in green and gold

Rado’s Australian exclusive edition of the Captain Cook is adorned in the Aussie green and gold colour scheme The yellow gold PVD is applied to…

The retro-futurism of the Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic

In-Depth

04.03.23

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The retro-futurism of the Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic

Rado has always been a unique company in the annals of Swiss watchmaking – a collision of heritage and high tech is how one could…

From bank robber to worm picker, the best watches for the weirdest jobs

Watch Culture

19.02.23

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From bank robber to worm picker, the best watches for the weirdest jobs

Before buying a watch it’s important to consider how it will fit into your life, as different watches may benefit some lifestyles over others. The…

Ash Barty collaborates on a new Rado True Square inspired by her mum

Introducing

29.01.23

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Ash Barty collaborates on a new Rado True Square inspired by her mum

Apparently, Rado can turn you into a tennis champion. When the British player, Andy Murray partnered with the Swiss brand in 2012, he’d never won…

5 of the best sleepers of the year from the new issue of NOW magazine

In The Shop

09.10.22

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5 of the best sleepers of the year from the new issue of NOW magazine

We pride ourselves on curating the most concise, complete and coherent buying guide for each issue of NOW magazine. But as we put it together,…

For its 60th birthday, the Rado DiaStar Original gets sharpened up with a fresh, contemporary edge

Watch Education

21.09.22

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For its 60th birthday, the Rado DiaStar Original gets sharpened up with a fresh, contemporary edge

First released in 1962, the Rado DiaStar Original is one kooky watch design. Recognisable at a glance thanks to its striking, oval case, it exudes…

The Rado Captain Cook Over-Pole is the way to do a vintage reissue

Watch Reviews

14.07.22

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The Rado Captain Cook Over-Pole is the way to do a vintage reissue

Brands have always taken plentiful inspiration from their back catalogue – just look at some of the biggest recent releases. There are two ways to…

Hands On

01.06.22

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HANDS-ON: The evolution continues with the new Rado Captain Cook Chronograph

The Rado Captain Cook. As one of the brand’s bestselling lines of watches, the Captain Cook does a great job of showcasing what Rado can…

Video

19.05.22

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VIDEO: The evolution of the Rado Captain Cook continues with more high-tech ceramic models

Until five years ago, the Rado Captain Cook was a largely forgotten watch. This handsome skin diver with a rotating bezel was in circulation from…

INTRODUCING: The Rado Captain Cook 2022 collection

Watch Reviews

28.04.22

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INTRODUCING: The Rado Captain Cook 2022 collection

The Rado Captain Cook has proved a big hit since its launch in 2017 with its vintage-inspired looks reimagined with a smooth, contemporary edge that…

Tennis star Ash Barty teams up with Rado for new HyperChrome and artwork

News

21.01.22

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Tennis star Ash Barty teams up with Rado for new HyperChrome and artwork

If you’re an ambitious tennis player, you could do a whole lot worse than start wearing a Rado. Consider the evidence. Former ambassador, Andy Murray…

Lists

08.01.22

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VIDEO: The top watches of 2021 $5K-$10K

So you’ve spent COVID wisely, treading the path of financial caution and peeking at your savings account once in a blue moon to see it…

A WEEK ON THE WRIST: The Rado Captain Cook Automatic channels 80s style with playful fun

Watch Reviews

23.11.21

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A WEEK ON THE WRIST: The Rado Captain Cook Automatic channels 80s style with playful fun

If the resurgence of the mullet as a fashion statement as we emerge from lockdown(s) in Australia isn’t enough to convince you, then perhaps the…

EDITOR’S PICK: Enter the Goldilocks zone – 7 of the best mid-size watches money can buy (36 – 39mm only)

Lists

21.11.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: Enter the Goldilocks zone – 7 of the best mid-size watches money can buy (36 – 39mm only)

EDITOR’S NOTE: Let’s be real here: Goldilocks is a fairly reprehensible character. She enters the bears’ cottage without consent and is culpable of burglary in the…

EDITOR’S PICK: The Rado HyperChrome Ashleigh Barty Limited Edition is fit for a champion

Watch Reviews

12.07.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: The Rado HyperChrome Ashleigh Barty Limited Edition is fit for a champion

Editor’s note: Ash Barty achieved a childhood dream at the weekend with a thrilling three set win against Karolina Pliskova in the Wimbledon final. The…

The Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic takes a bold leap into the future

Watch Reviews

09.07.21

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The Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic takes a bold leap into the future

In 2017, Rado decided to bring back their 1960s classic, the Captain Cook diver. Sparking positive reactions from the watch media, while making a strong…

The tastiest red dials of 2021 from cherry delight to a bracing Negroni…

Lists

01.07.21

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The tastiest red dials of 2021 from cherry delight to a bracing Negroni…

It’s summer in the Western hemisphere, so it’s time to get out those bright wrist colours and escape the tedium of monochrome. And if you’re…

Once you notice how celebrities wear their watches you can’t unsee it….

Pop Culture

26.06.21

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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…

News

10.06.21

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EVENT: Rado hosts the first brand sponsored meetup in NYC since COVID

The best way to describe 2020 is that it was a black hole. Obviously there were far more serious casualties and situations, but the watch…

Watch vs Wild – Epic photo essay of the Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic on the wrist in rugged Tasmania

News

09.06.21

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Watch vs Wild – Epic photo essay of the Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic on the wrist in rugged Tasmania

There was a moment during the all-action Tasmanian launch of the Rado Captain Cook in high-tech ceramic that neatly summed up how this launch was…

HANDS-ON: The Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic collection looks to the future, not the past

Watch Reviews

02.04.21

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HANDS-ON: The Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic collection looks to the future, not the past

A watch doesn’t become a classic if designers keep radically altering the way that it looks. A classic design needs consistency and slow, gradual tweaks…

VIDEO: The Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic collection delivers a skeletonised update

Watch Reviews

01.04.21

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VIDEO: The Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic collection delivers a skeletonised update

How do you update a classic? It’s a problem that many designers face, whether they work in the watch industry, automotives or product design. How…

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

Lists

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…

Why can’t the watch industry match Apple Watch straps for comfort?

Opinion

07.01.21

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Why can’t the watch industry match Apple Watch straps for comfort?

Fact: we are stuck in the strap-technology stone age while the world is moving on. Is the 100-year-old technology of the spring bar beautiful nostalgia?…

HANDS-ON: Get marooned with the Rado Captain Cook Bronze Burgundy launched with RedBar

Watch Reviews

27.12.20

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HANDS-ON: Get marooned with the Rado Captain Cook Bronze Burgundy launched with RedBar

Since its release, the Rado Captain Cook line has provided watch buyers with a robust option in the dive watch category at a pleasingly approachable…

8 of the best skeleton dials of 2020, from $340 to more than a million

Lists

09.12.20

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8 of the best skeleton dials of 2020, from $340 to more than a million

Skeleton dials are not necessarily everyone’s cup of tea, but the gearheads and engineers among us go crazy for the transparent aesthetic. They allow the…

10 of the best sports watches of 2020 under $10K, including Seiko, Longines and Bulgari

Lists

06.11.20

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10 of the best sports watches of 2020 under $10K, including Seiko, Longines and Bulgari

Sports watches have established themselves as the most sought-after and worn watches in the world. With a greater emphasis on outdoor activity and physical health,…

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: You need to know your ideal lug to lug size, or you’re doing watches wrong

News

09.10.20

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: You need to know your ideal lug to lug size, or you’re doing watches wrong

It’s a story we’ve been writing in our weekly editorial meeting for months and months: the idea that lug to lug measurement is a more…

Watch Reviews

08.10.20

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HANDS-ON: The liquid ceramic of the Rado True Square collection is something only this brand can do

If it’s the rugged tool watch charm of the Captain Cook or the historically energised dimensions of the Golden Horse, Rado is probably best remembered…