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Value Proposition – The Mido Multifort Patrimony Collection (Review)

Mido is a brand that sometimes flies under the radar, at least here in the United States. Brands like Hamilton, Tissot and Longines seem to garner more attention in the USD 1,000 race, but Mido has both a storied history and portfolio that shouldn’t be overlooked. The brand’s Multifort line has been in production since […]

In The Shop – Dive Month: The Desk Diver’s Guide To Dive Watches

There’s plenty of air on the surface, pal.

Hands-On: Tissot Heritage 1973 Chronograph

A watch inspired by the most exciting decade of Formula 1.

MY WEEK WITH: The Bremont U-2/51-JET, by Gold Logie nominee Rodger Corser

Rodger Corser looks familiar, right? That’s because he’s one of Australia’s most enduring and endearing actors. You’ll find him fighting zombies in Glitch, chasing gangsters in Underbelly and stitching up wounds in Doctor Doctor. In the new season of the popular show, you may note a certain black and stealthy companion on his wrist: The Bremont U-2/51-JET. It complements a (pleasingly intergenerational) collection that we’ve explored previously in part in these videos. Rodger’s new fascination is UK-based brand Bremont. The fit is obvious. The brand has acting pedigree, with Bremont gracing the wrist of Tom Hardy, Colin Firth, Matthew McConaughey and more. It has authenticity, with a quarter of sales going to the armed forces, who demand a superior level of reliability. And it has an honesty via a rugged build and masculine aesthetic that appeals to the Aussie sensibility. We asked Rodger to review the U-2/51-JET over an eventful week in his life — the one in which he was nominated for a Gold Logie, Australia’s answer to the Emmys. I first heard about Bremont when … I was spending far too many hours on sites like yours! I found their story interesting for a new watch brand. From what I can…

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Introducing – New Variations of the 3D-Printed Holthinrichs Ornament 1

After the official launch of his brand with the Holthinrichs Ornament 1, opening his own atelier in Delft, and the RAW Ornament, Michiel Holthinrichs of Holthinrichs Watches hasn’t slowed down an inch. Honing his craft and developing his brand, he is able to give you several new, interesting options within the Holthinrichs Ornament 1 collection. […]

Tom makes a case for waiting lists with the story of his Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711 – “I told the dealer what I wanted and he went, ha!”

In the first episode of a new Time+Tide video series called ‘Every Watch Tells A Story’ — in which we ask people to choose a watch in their collection with a memorable backstory — Tom explains how he came to be the proud owner of a Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711, a watch that has had arguably more attention in the last few months than ever before in its colourful 42-year history. How can I rattle that fact off so easily? Because we are the same age. I could only dream of ageing as well. Without stealing Tom’s thunder, this is a familiar and, for many, frustrating tale. You are asked by one of your friendly watch dealers, ‘Which watch would you most desire?’ To be met with laughter these days is probably not uncommon. Though Tom’s final result may have many reconsidering their long game, and gritting their teeth, though the months and years may seem to stretch away. If you actually make it onto a list, that is. If you want to get in on the fun, just tag your watch and story at #everywatchtellsastory and we’ll see it. I gently tapped the man on the shoulder and said, ‘Listen, sorry mate,…

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Editors’ Picks: Five Sleeper Hits From Only Watch 2019

It’s not just the top lots you want to be looking at this year.