Jaeger-LeCoultre's astonishing return to top form with the masterful and controlled 2020 collection
Sandra Lane
Looking at the new watches Jaeger-LeCoultre released for W&W 2020, my overriding impression was that the brand is calmly focusing on what it does really well: refined, technically rigorous and beautifully executed watchmaking that won't stop the traffic from 100 paces (no look-at-me gimmicks here) but will invite us to pause, l.................. 29.04.20 More
The Omega Constellation buying guide
Time+Tide
Editor’s note: This guest post, from noted vintage watch dealer Derek Dier of WatchesToBuy, was written a few years ago now, but the advice is timeless, even if the prices for Omega Constellations are only going up. So, if you’re in the market for one of these old school beauties, make sure you read this first …?Ima.................. 29.04.19 More
TAG Heuer Monaco Gulf 2018 Special Edition review
Time+Tide
Editor’s note: The?TAG Heuer Monaco Gulf 2018 Special Edition could very easily have been an over-the-top affair, but somehow, this big squarer watch with go-faster stripes manages to be much like its most famous wearer: cool.?The story in a second: Two stripes are all it takes to amp up the legacy and motorsports heritage of t.................. 29.04.19 More
Longines Heritage Military video review
Time+Tide
Watches inspired by military designs are a perennial favourite. Largely, that's down to the fact that these watches generally possess an overarching purpose. These watches have been designed, first and foremost, as functional objects. The Longines Heritage Military, for example, is a no-frills whistle that tells the time, and tells i.................. 29.04.19 More
How to find the perfect barn find watch
Time+Tide
Editor’s note: We originally ran Andy’s interview with John a few years back, but seeing a spectacular Longines Weems that was awarded to a Submarine School captain in 1943 reminded us of just how cool this guy and his collection is well worth a second look.?John, AKA @barnfindwatches, is a family man and a certifiable wa.................. 29.04.19 More
Montblanc UNICEF Orbis Terrarum Limited Edition: Looks Good, Does Good
Felix Scholz
Montblanc has been supporting UNICEF, the United Nations organisation dedicated to improving the lives of children, since 2004, with a particular focus (appropriately enough) on children's literacy. To date they've donated more than $10m USD, and have pledged another $1.5m within the next 12 months.Their latest UNICEF collection o.................. 29.04.17 More
Friday Wind-down: 29 April, 2016 Smart Watches, Fast Cars and German Know-how
Felix Scholz
Hasn't the week just flown past? Well, it definitely has for Andrew, who's spent large chunks of it in fast cars and jets, generally feeling the need for speed. Back home, the watch event calendar is kicking into high gear, as everyone jockeys for position to show off their 2016 collections to the locals. We have date nights set a.................. 29.04.16 More
Baume & Mercier Capeland Shelby Cobra: Day of Thunder on a 60s Racetrack
Andrew McUtchen
There's a phrase that really applies here. For time to stand still. Walking into the Paul Ricard race track in Provence, France, you get the sense that, in this space, it actually is the 1960s. Not like the 60s, but really, the 60s. That, somehow, nobody has informed the iconic venue (with a font that our creative director woul.................. 29.04.16 More
Breitling Avenger Blackbird 44
Felix Scholz
The story in a second: Breitling shave 4mm off their big, bad Avenger Blackbird, making it a whole lot more wearable.As watch brands go Breitling isn't exactly subtle. It takes a fairly tremendous amount of self-confidence to promote your watch as being tougher, more precise and generally more badass than a freaking aircraft carri.................. 29.04.15 More
Tudor is now the Official Timekeeper for Inter Miami CF
While the biggest news of the week was certainly the Snoopy MoonSwatch, which we covered the sales launch live on the ground here, in fear of MoonSwatch fatigue I also wanted to highlight two other exciting announcements from this week: Tudor becoming the Official Timekeeper for Inter Miami CF and the reveal of a new pink Black Bay Chrono.We are al.................. 29.03.24 More
Tudor Black Bay Chrono Pink | INTRODUCING
Tudor has launched a new Black Bay Chrono Pink inspired by ambassadors David Beckham’s Inter Miami CF and Jay Chou’s love for pink.It is not just a dial evolution, it is also presented on a five-link bracelet with a T-fit clasp – a first for the range.Unfortunately, Tudor claims “only a small number will be produced.”P.................. 29.03.24 More
The best watches for fashion fans | BUYING GUIDE
Buffy Acacia
If you think that wristwatches are tools, simply worn to perform the task of telling the time, then I'm afraid you've fallen for some hyper-masculine marketing. There was always a fashionable element to them, even when we didn't have smartphones with better accuracy than the vast majority of quartz watches. Maybe you are the type .................. 29.03.24 More
The Ulysse Nardin Freak ONE embraces and dresses-up the atypical complication
Fergus Nash
The Ulysee Nardin Freak ONE has surpassed its shock-factor roots and embraced beauty,The time is adjusted via the 5N gold bezel, negating the need for a traditional crown.Its train of wheels and flying tourbillon are all integrated into the minutes hand.Mechanical watchmaking has evolved drastically over the last few decades, which.................. 29.03.23 More
The Patek Philippe Aquanaut adds some delectable new chocolates and blue-greys to the line-up
D.C. Hannay
Patek Philippe adds three tasty new rose gold models to their Aquanaut sporting line for Watches & Wonders 2023A flyback chronograph and diamond-bezelled time/date model both get warm dial coloursIn a first for the Aquanaut, the Luce presents an annual calendar paired with a blue-grey dialWith no new Nautilus models for Watches.................. 29.03.23 More
The Patek Philippe 5316P Grand Complications goes for a contemporary grail vibe
Borna Bosnjak
Patek Philippe renders the five grail-worthy complications in a case combining classical and contemporaryThe sapphire dial subtly shows off the inner workings of the manually wound movementUnlike many pieces, the 5316 hides the tourbillon from the dial, only displaying it via an interchangeable sapphire or solid casebackIt’.................. 29.03.23 More
REVERSO STORIES: "I customised a camo strap for my Reverso"
Time+Tide
To celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Reverso, we’re sitting down with a few of our Time+Tide Club members to discuss their personal watches and get an appreciation about why the Reverso enjoys such a special place in their collections.?First up we have Kenneth or?Kenergy as he’s better known to the Sydney watch commun.................. 29.03.22 More
Do media make good watches? We say yes (of course we do)
Time+Tide
Media and watch collaborations: in theory, they should be a match made in heaven … and, let’s be honest, they almost always are. That shouldn’t come as a surprise, though, considering the people behind these industry hybrids are writing, reviewing and critiquing myriad watches every single day. We should know what&#.................. 29.03.20 More
VIDEO: Ceramic, tattoos and a sneaky Patek Felix's Basel 2019 picks from $10,000 $35,000
Felix Scholz
Usually in this sort of video I try to honour the rules. Because you never know, maybe you actually are in the market for a brand new watch somewhere between 10 and 35K. Odd, but not impossible. And if that's the case, I don't want to harsh your vibe by sneaking something in that's out of the parameters. But you know what? That's .................. 29.03.19 More
LIST: Beautiful, new, and now in blue 3 core Vacheron Constantin watches get a dial makeover
Felix Scholz
Traditionally, the blues are associated with sadness or hard times in life. However, that's definitely not the case over at Vacheron Constantin, as these new blue-dialled additions add a bright new take on some of the brand's core pieces. But, these three blues are not the same, each is different in shade or finish, and has been c.................. 29.03.19 More
HANDS-ON: The edgy, architectural Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Tourbillon
Justin Mastine-Frost
Hublot has been growing the Spirit of Big Bang line slowly and steadily, and though the SoBB Yellow Sapphire was quite the cool addition, this new tourbillon is (in my humble opinion) easily the best new offering in the collection. The Hublot calibre HUB6020 was designed specifically for the tonneau-shaped case of the Spir.................. 29.03.19 More
HANDS-ON: The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph GMT Heuer 02
Cameron Wong
This year marks 55 years of the Carrera, and TAG Heuer are pulling no punches when it comes to celebrating the occasion. Releasing a sporty selection of models at Baselworld 2018, which includes watches like this one their modern take on the Carrera but with their latest in-house movement now sporting a GMT function inside.Vital s.................. 29.03.18 More
Hublot Big Bang Rainbow Sapphire Hands-on Review of Something Completely Different
Felix Scholz
The Hublot booth at Baselworld is a busy place, a multi-level monolith that's more akin to a mini city than a trade show stand. We spent a few hours there, taking photos, shooting video and generally getting acquainted with the new collection. We had the door of our little room open, and we could hear the constant, polite hubbub t.................. 29.03.17 More
Baselworld 2017: 3 Longines Watches that Had People Talking Video Review
Andrew McUtchen
It’s Longines’ 185th anniversary this year, as you might have seen?so it’s no surprise that the key heritage pieces were very strong at Baselworld. As we’d hoped, the new Lindbergh Hour Angle model – which I developed strong feelings for after a visit to the Longines headquarters in Saint Imier ear.................. 29.03.17 More
Tissot Heritage 1936 Gone in 60 Seconds Video Review
Felix Scholz
The Tissot Heritage 1936, from Baselworld 2016Tissot has a lengthy history to lean on for their heritage collection, and each year they release one or two key pieces that are invariably hits in the Time+Tide office. What we really love about these pieces is that they're so unpredictable Tissot seem comfortable jumping from classic.................. 29.03.16 More
Omega President Recalls the Co-Axial Movement Debut in 1999 Video Interview Part II
Andrew McUtchen
What should you expect if you are ever in the position to have an on-the-record discussion with the President of Omega? Expect candour, levity and directness. When Stephen Urquhart speaks, he shoots precisely, and beats no bushes. Like in Part 1 of this interview when he took aim at the wording of a crisis' in the industry. Par.................. 29.03.16 More
Surviving the Tissot T-Touch Solar Experience Video Review
Andrew McUtchen
It was one of those decisions you make on the spot, thinking that somehow, things will just work out for the best. It was made in a meeting with Tissot talking about the new T-Touch Solar: Do you want to participate in this physical challenge launch with some other guys, probably ex-AFL footy players? It would be cool for Time+.................. 29.03.15 More
The history of the perpetual calendar | IN-DEPTH
Borna Bosnjak
If you ask the average watch fan what the most coveted horological complication is, chances are the answer is going to be “a perpetual calendar”. But like with most complications, there is more than one way to calculate the leap year cycle using a melange of cams, levers and gears. From its humble 17th-century beginni.................. 29.02.24 More
MoonSwatch charity auction raises over CHF 500,000 | NEWS
Omega raised CHF 534,670 for long-standing partner Orbis through a dedicated charity auction held with Sotheby’s.The average final price per briefcase was CHF 48.6k, 16 times the cost of purchasing the 11 MoonSwatches at retail.Orbis International is an organisation that fights against avoidable blindness and vision loss.View this post on Ins.................. 29.02.24 More
Why you need a Perpetual Calendar watch on your wrist, today of all days
Sandra Lane
The perpetual calendar watch is among the most useful complicated watches, as well as one of the most mechanically sophisticated and it truly comes into its own today, a leap year day.?Its complexity is what sets it apart from other calendar watches. The simplest calendar watch has just a date function, driven by gears that are too.................. 29.02.20 More
Montblanc Heritage Spirit Perpetual Calendar Sapphire Gone in 60 Seconds Review
Felix Scholz
Today is a very special day the 29th of February, a leap day that only rolls around every four years, when the calendar catches up to the fact it actually takes slightly longer than 365 days for the earth to revolve around the sun. It's an extra special day for watch lovers who own a perpetual calendar, because at midnight tonight.................. 29.02.16 More
Best wedding watches | BUYING GUIDES
Russell Sheldrake
For those planning a wedding, it can feel like wedding season is always just around the corner and making those final decisions before your big day can be rather stressful. For watch addicts like us, deciding which watch to wear on your big day can be one of the biggest decisions you have to make. And while there will be many.................. 29.01.25 More
Outfitting the wrists of the best-dressed celebrities of the last year
Borna Bosnjak
By no means do I consider myself being the fashion police, but I think I can spot a good fit when I see one. Last year saw plenty of good ones, but the shortlist below is what I consider to be the most fashionable male celebrities over the past year. Though most of them are by no means watchless heathens, I thought it’d be .................. 29.01.23 More
HANDS-ON: The Zenith Defy Skyline Skeleton
D.C. Hannay
It's been a good couple of years for Zenith (waiting lists and all), and they're off to a blazing start for 2023 with the release of the new Defy Skyline Skeleton at LVMH Watch Week in Singapore. This integrated model has been a popular pick since it was introduced, and the new version features some really cool callbacks to Zenith'.................. 29.01.23 More
HANDS-ON: The Omega Speedmaster Super Racing
Rolex and Omega are the Coke and Pepsi of the watch industry. As two of the biggest brands in the world, they are constantly pitted up against one another head to head. Since the brand’s inception, Rolex has been known for incremental progress and updates. Omega, on the other hand, has taken more risks and pushed harder on the fronts of mater.................. 29.01.23 More
Ash Barty collaborates on a new Rado True Square
Luke Benedictus
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 a Grand Slam. After signing with Rado, however, he proceeded to win the US Open and then became the first Brit to conquer Wimbledon since 1936, when he won the tournament in 2013 and.................. 29.01.23 More
VIDEO: The TAG Heuer Autavia Chronometer Flyback Silver
Reviving or reinterpreting classic icons is usually a safe bet for watch manufacturers, speaking to both longstanding fans as well as newcomers seeking vintage vibes in the modern era. For the 60th Anniversary of the beloved Autavia line, TAG Heuer has reached into their rich archives to introduce a new take on one of their collector-coveted refere.................. 29.01.22 More
INTRODUCING: The Zenith Defy Midnight Borealis & Sunset (Live Pics)
Fergus Nash
Although fashion trends in the watch world tend to move a lot slower than trends in other industries, the current loop of obsessing over a new dial colour or case material each year seems to be running through its options incredibly quickly. In 2020, we saw the domination of the bronze case, 2021 witnessed a flood of green dials, a.................. 29.01.22 More
Nick Kenyon
To update an icon, Omega have always understood that the path must be evolution rather than revolution. So what did they do on the first Speedy Tuesday of 2021? They showed the world what the next step was down the path of the Speedmaster Moonwatch. Eight new references were announced, including options in Sedna gold and Canopus go.................. 29.01.21 More
INTRODUCING: the new 2021 Bulgari Serpenti Spiga watches
More often then not, when we take a deep dive into a watch release, we explore creations billed for men. The idea of gendered watches is becoming more and more contested and, quite frankly, when it comes to spending your hard-earned money you should be able to wear whatever you want. The Bulgari Serpenti, however, is completely designed with a lady.................. 29.01.21 More
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: The FWD is back in 2021 and so are heaps of new watches
Nick Kenyon
Happy New Year (better late than never)! We’re nearly at the end of January, so hopefully any ill-advised resolutions to buy fewer watches have already been abandoned. After all, there have already been a number of pretty exciting new releases to lead you astray thanks to LVMH Watch Week.But forgetting watches for just a few .................. 29.01.21 More