Trump versus Biden: Forget politics, whose watch collection do you prefer?

Trump versus BidenWe will have to wait to see who wins the election next week in the race for the presidency of the United States. In the meantime, we thought it would be a good time to check in and see what watches President Trump and former Vice President Biden have been wearing as of late. Politics is politics, watches are watches. The twain shall not necessarily meet in this contest. Two men, two different philosophies, and two different watch collections – politics aside, just which candidate has the better watch collection? Joe Biden Omega Seamaster 300M The most frequently spotted watch on Joe Biden’s wrist, whether during debates or campaign rallies, is his Omega Seamaster. Even when he served with President Barack Obama, he was continually seen during photo ops wearing the now discontinued ETA-based models popularised by the Pierce Brosnan Bond films of the ’90s. It makes sense that a true fan of the model would add the more recent and robust Seamaster 300M to his collection, in a black dial to complement his vintage white dial and blue dial models. The watch is a great daily wearer, and one that expresses his more pragmatic sensibilities. Seiko 7T32-6M90 Chronograph While…

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4 years ago

The Petrolhead Corner – The Vanwall Story, and Another Continuation Programme

Writing a weekly column on cars to silence our automotive hunger in our Petrolhead Corner shines a light on numerous things. It leads to interesting stories like homologation specials, racing Le Mans unlicensed, world speed records, unique and historic cars and much more. Today we take another look at a continuation programme, in which manufacturers […]

4 years ago

The Petrolhead Corner – The Vanwall Story, and Another Continuation Program

Writing a weekly column on cars to silence our automotive hunger a bit in our Petrolhead Corner shines a light on numerous things. It leads to interesting stories like homologation specials, racing Le Mans unlicensed, world speed records, unique and historic cars and much more. Today we take another look a continuation program, when manufacturers […]

4 years ago

Review – Montblanc Star Legacy Orbis Terrarum Rose Gold Limited Edition

Back in 2014, Montblanc introduced the Heritage Spirit Orbis Terrarum Worldtimer, which brought an accessible price to a traditionally expensive complication. World timers are often the darlings of Vacheron Constantin, Patek Philippe and the like, but Montblanc helped usher in more affordable options along with Frederique Constant and a handful of others. The new Star […]

4 years ago

10 of the best GMTs of 2020 under 10K, including Grand Seiko, Montblanc and Yema

best GMTs of 2020In a year devoid of international travel, the humble GMT complication has served little purpose other than keeping track of loved ones across the world. But when that little fourth hand forces your mind to think of another place and another time, that mental holiday can be just as rewarding. As such, 2020 has seen the release of some incredibly creative GMT watches, and here are some of the best GMTs of 2020 under $10,000 AUD. Mido Ocean Star GMT Mido’s new GMT diver just begs to be your next daily wear, with its clear, clean and capable looks being inarguably attractive. The inner 24-hour ring blends well alongside the traditional diving bezel, leaving all functions of the watch perfectly legible. Add the 200m water resistance, 80-hour power reserve with that famous Swatch Group movement, date display and sapphire crystal, and you’re left with a watch that can keep you on time in the office, as well as safe under the waves. At $1825 AUD, the Ocean Star GMT provides all you could possibly want. Zodiac Limited Edition Super Sea Wolf GMT Zodiac have been undergoing a slow but steady rebirth in the 21st century, bit by bit regaining its…

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4 years ago

Rockstars rocking vintage watches, Part 3 – Wilsdorf Watches

Bruce Springsteen Anthony Kiedis Tudor RolexIn this final instalment of the Rockstars Rocking Vintage trilogy, we see two famous musicians go the way of Wilsdorf. He founded both Tudor and Rolex, and here we have spotted two desirable tool watches from the Wilsdorf group on the wrists of two artists from different generations – once again proving that vintage staples are timeless and appreciated by everyone truly initiated in the hobby. Anthony Kiedis – Rolex Explorer II ref. 1655 in stainless steel Recently we showcased celebrities who wear blacked-out Milgauss watches from Rolex, and though Anthony Kiedis was on the list, he has also been spotted wearing other respectable watches – including this Rolex Explorer II ref. 1655 in stainless steel. The original Explorer II model, which introduced the big orange GMT hand, has been affectionately referred to as the “Steve McQueen” or “Freccione” (which means arrow in Italian) and is one of the most widely sought-after Explorer II watches on the market today – fetching respectable numbers at Phillips, Christie’s, and Sotheby’s Auctions. The 39mm watch is so classic and cool, even action star Jason Statham has been continually spotted wearing the reference. Bruce Springsteen – Tudor “Snowflake” Submariner ref. 9411/0 in stainless steel…

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4 years ago

Introducing – The Chronoswiss Open Gear Tourbillon

Chronoswiss is the brand that made the regulator its trademark complication. Founded in the early 1980s, the brand was the first to produce a regulator wristwatch in series, back in 1988. Since then, the Lucerne-based manufacturer has created a slew of regulator timepieces, included a Tourbillon regulator in 2000. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of […]

4 years ago