Jonathon's Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Geographic
Felix Scholz
Jonathon did not buy this watch a stylish Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Geographic instead, he managed to convince his grandfather to relinquish it. It was the first watch Jonathon remembers seeing and noticing that it was a *nice* watch (and honestly, it's easy to see why). Now, it's one thing to notice your grandfather's watch and adm.................. 07.08.19 More
HANDS-ON: The TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre Heuer 01 in black ceramic 55 years on and still going strong
Cameron Wong
They say your 50s are the new 30s. I'm not sure who they' are, and why exactly they say that. But just Google celebrities in their 50s and you'll see that maybe they are on to something (Halle Berry and Tom Cruise, amirite?). Well, this year marks 55 years of the TAG Heuer Carrera, and the motorsport-inspired collection is looking.................. 07.08.18 More
Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronometer Torpilleur: Full Speed Ahead Video Review
Felix Scholz
For years, Ulysse Nardin has been something of an insider’s brand with a solid heritage and catalogue boasting some legitimately impressive horology (we're looking at you, Freak). Their strongest line has, in my opinion, always been the historically inspired Marine collection, based on the brand’s historic marine chron.................. 07.08.17 More
Felix Scholz
Editor’s note: For a watch that sits in Tudor’s Heritage collection, the BB Dark is awfully?modern thanks to its unrelieved black-on-black colour scheme. It offers a “tacticool” take on the perennial favourite?and makes the question, “how many Black Bays is too many?” ?that much harder to answer.................. 07.08.17 More
Watchmaking with Montblanc Insight
Felix Scholz
A few weeks ago we co-hosted an exclusive evening in Sydney with Montblanc. For our guests it was an opportunity to see their latest and greatest watches – but for many, the real highlight was meeting Mr Julien Miribel, the head of Montblanc's Villeret prototype workshop. A small handful of our guests had the opportunity to .................. 07.08.15 More
Omega Speedmaster Mark II 'Rio 2016' Olympic Edition Released
Felix Scholz
Gold medal effort from OmegaThe dust has barely settled on the World Cup’s vuvuzelas and caxirolas, and already Brazil is gearing up for the their next big sporting commitment: the Rio 2016 Olympics.And long-time Olympic timekeepers Omega are leading the special edition charge announcing a handsome limited edition (of 2,016 .................. 07.08.14 More
The Time+Tide team picks their favourite vintage watch ads
Time+Tide
Editor's note: Advertising is pretty crazy when you think about it. Just because it's honest about wanting to sell you something, does that exclude it from being an art form? Even when it's bad, the fact that you're annoyed can have the brand name rattling around your head for weeks. However, we're only here to talk about the best. T.................. 07.07.24 More
New releases from Audemars Piguet, Baltic, Nivada Grenchen and more
Pietro Pilla
More than simple colour switch-ups, this week brought some complete redesigns from various brands. With Baltic and Audemars Piguet as highlights, the quality of this week’s novelties is rather remarkable. Tudor's release of the F1 collaboration to the public was a nice surprise, and the new Franck Muller and Nivada Grenchen .................. 07.07.24 More
The Oris Cotton Candy Divers Sixty-Fives are finally in steel
Fergus Nash
The Oris Cotton Candy Divers Sixty-Five has finally been given a steel alternative.While the bronze version from 2021 is still great, it's not as versatile as a steel watch.Colour theory dictates that the different metal tones affect how we view the pastel dial colours.A couple of years ago you could barely go online without seeing.................. 07.07.23 More
INTRODUCING: The Longines HydroConquest XXII Commonwealth
Fergus Nash
The Commonwealth Games is a prestige sporting event if you're in one of the competing nations, with one held every four years since 1930. Longines has had a sporadic relationship with the Games since their first sponsorship in the 1962 Games, but the milestone agreement in 2020 sees the winged hourglass as partners with the Commonw.................. 07.07.22 More
A professional look for the TAG Heuer Orange Diver
Borna Bosnjak
TAG Heuer has not been shy about taking plenty of inspiration from their back catalogue and integrating it into their new releases. Rather than just rehashing the same old design, however, they’ve always brought something new and/or improved to the table. We first saw this with the Tribute to Ref. 844, as the same iconic re.................. 07.07.22 More
Tom Brady, Lewis Hamilton...how do IWC get the GOATs as ambassadors?
Nick Kenyon
Before Lewis Hamilton was sponsored by IWC through his Mercedes AMG team, he had only won one Formula One Championship. How many has he won since becoming the brand’s ambassador in 2013? An incredible six, only once finishing outside the top three drivers. Was it pure chance that IWC began their relationship with him just as .................. 07.07.21 More
First Tudor boutique in Australia & launch of Black Bay Fifty-Eight Bronze
Tudor achieved a perfect storm in Australia recently – launching the first Tudor boutique in the country, and the 50th around the world, while at the same time unveiling another eye-catching new model – the Black Bay Fifty-Eight Bronze. The third moment of note was the opportunity to meet in person the new General Manager of Rolex and T.................. 07.07.21 More
TAG Heuer's 3 best limited editions didn't actually sell out
James Robinson
So, remember how TAG Heuer pretty much stopped the show at LVMH's Dubai Watch Week at the start of this year with their stunning Carrera 160 Years Silver? Remember how much you, and pretty much every other person in our community, immediately wanted one, only to be told that all 1860 examples were sold out??Well, turns out, they.................. 07.07.20 More
NEWS: Will this upcoming moon blockbuster cause Speedy stocks to rise even higher?
Andrew McUtchen
Ryan Gosling and a stellar cast, including Coach Taylor (Kyle Chandler of Friday Night Lights fame) and the Queen herself (Claire Foy), have the afterburners lit for a movie about the Moon that is set to rival Apollo 13 as a major motion picture event. It's called First Man, and is billed as a Neil Armstrong biopic. The trailer.................. 07.07.18 More
Friday Wind-down: 7 July, 2017
Felix Scholz
It's a Wind Down for one this week, as I'm currently alone in the office engaging in some fairly serious desk dancing to this sprawlingly awesome mix. But it's not all fun and games because?watches are a Very Serious Business. Just ask the Swiss. Or the Germans or Japanese for that matter. So, have a drink, but make sure it's a se.................. 07.07.17 More
5 Lots from Only Watch 2017 You Might Actually Have a Chance On
Felix Scholz
The big watch news of the week has been the announcement of the unique watches being auctioned off to raise funds for Duchenne muscular dystrophy in the seventh bi-annual instalment of Only Watch. And while everyone's (rightly) excited about the Patek, F.P. Journe and Tudor unique pieces, we're pretty sure that they'll quickly mov.................. 07.07.17 More
Tudor Heritage Black Bay Dark In-depth Review: Got Any Blacker?
Felix Scholz
The story in a second:It's time you met the dark horse of the Black Bay familyAfter four years of tantalising, tactical releases culminating in the near perfect surprise announcement of the Black Bay Black last year, we weren't expecting a new Black Bay in 2016. Well, we were wrong. Tudor gave us not one, but three completely new .................. 07.07.16 More
7 Best Watches of Only Watch 2015
Felix Scholz
If you pay even passing attention to the world of watches you'll notice that the last few weeks have seen a spate of one-of-a-kind watches bouncing around Instagram with varying degrees of excitement attached. These are all in honour of the upcoming Only Watch 2015 charity auction a biannual auction where the watch industry bands .................. 07.07.15 More
Hublot x Daniel Arsham Droplet | INTRODUCING
Russell Sheldrake
After carving a sundial into a snowy Zermatt bank, Hublot and Daniel Arsham collaborate on their first watch.The organic shape of the Arsham Droplet is crafted in sapphire, titanium, and rubber, powered by the 10-day Meca-10 movement, and limited to 99 pieces.It can be worn or displayed in three different ways, including as a.................. 07.06.24 More
Experience Zenith's latest 2024 releases with Time+Tide | EVENTS
As members of the press, the Time+Tide team have the privilege of getting to see a lot of watches ‘in the metal’ – in particular, the Super Bowl of watch debut events, Watches and Wonders. Yes, brands have begun to be better about having watches in their boutiques and authorised dealers the day they are announced. However, it is n.................. 07.06.24 More
Blancpain Air Command delivers new pilot's chronographs under 37mm
Henry Zwartz
Blancpain’s Air Command series is getting two new options for the range in titanium and red gold. They’re smaller than the previous 42mm-plus sized versions we are used to, and are being marketed as more feminine. But these watches could be great for anyone seeking vintage-esque dimensions, or who, like me, usually pre.................. 07.06.22 More
IN-DEPTH: The Zenith Chronomaster El Primero 38mm
James Robinson
Just a few short weeks ago, Time+Tide had the distinct pleasure of globally unveiling the last of the 50th anniversary special edition Zenith El Primeros. Called the Zenith Chronomaster Manufacture Edition, this gorgeous watch was the result of a surprise discovery that the team at Zenith had found in a dusty old cupboard in the.................. 07.06.20 More
4 winter warmer watches for less than $6K
Time+Tide
Editor’s note: Things certainly got cold fast in Melbourne, and we’re busy working out ways to stay warm. And that includes our wrists …?The northern parts of the world might be enjoying long, lazy afternoons of relaxation and summer fun, but down here in Australia things have taken a turn for the cooler. So, to hel.................. 07.06.19 More
EDITOR'S PICK: Predicting reissues may not be our forte, but here's one of the best from 2017
Cameron Wong
Editor’s note: Following on from Felix’s post on Sunday, we were reminded that when it comes to predicting Baselworld watch releases, we don’t always get it exactly right. Especially when it comes to reissues. Whether it’s our own wants and desires that are trying to swing the vote towards something we̵.................. 07.06.18 More
Omega Speedmaster Apollo XVII Hands-on Review
Felix Scholz
The relationship between Omega and space is special. Central to this relationship, of course,?is the Speedmaster Professional, a phenomenally popular watch thanks in no small part to the cool-by-association links with NASA and the American space program. Naturally it's something that Omega hasn't been shy about capitalising on (ev.................. 07.06.17 More
Best manually wound watches | BUYING GUIDES
Borna Bosnjak
If you’re anything like me, part of the enjoyment of watches is setting aside a bit of time to wind and set them. Bonus points for perfectly synchronising all of the seconds hands as well – but that could be just me. While automatic movements are undoubtedly more appropriate for someone with a one-watch collection, th.................. 07.05.25 More
Best integrated bracelet watches | BUYING GUIDES
Integrated bracelet watch. These three words are rampant within the watch world and the collecting community. If you have any level of interest in watchmaking, you have likely come across the terms thanks to various watch designs, particularly icons like the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and Patek Philippe Nautilus, which have crossed over so much into.................. 07.05.25 More
Tudor Pelagos FXD Chrono Cycling Edition | INTRODUCING
Borna Bosnjak
Tudor equip the composite-cased Pelagos FXD Chrono with a new fixed 60-minute bezel and only 100 metres of water resistance.The mostly monochromatic dial features red accents and a cycling-centric tachymeter scale.Powering the watch is the Breitling B01-based MT5813 automatic, column wheel chronograph movement.After bringing Olym.................. 07.05.24 More
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Stories exhibition is finally coming Down Under with a pop-up in Sydney
Jamie Weiss
The stories that the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso can tell have always captivated us. Whether it’s because it’s an almost century-old design, because it has a fascinating genesis, or maybe even because its signature flipping action is like turning the pages of a book – the Reverso continues to charm watch enthusiasts .................. 07.05.24 More
Tyler Durbin-Finestone
There are many celebrities who are watch collectors and enthusiasts that get talked about extensively – such as John Mayer or Jay Z – but someone who isn't discussed that much amongst watch lovers is Canadian R&B singer Daniel Caesar.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Daniel Caesar (@danielcaesar.................. 07.05.23 More
D.C. Hannay
Welcome to The Icons, a series where we take a horological deep dive into the most legendary watches of all time. We'll delve into the story behind the watch, its evolution over the years, famous (and infamous) wearers, the classic references, and the contemporary versions you should be checking out. This week, it’s the Zenit.................. 07.05.22 More
D.C. Hannay
Welcome to The Icons, a series where we take a horological deep dive into the most legendary watches of all time. We'll delve into the story behind the watch, its evolution over the years, famous (and infamous) wearers, the classic references, and the contemporary versions you should be checking out. This week, it’s the Zenit.................. 07.05.22 More
Behind the scenes with Jaeger-LeCoultre's CEO, Catherine Rnier
Andrew McUtchen
Anyone that’s attended a major watch fair – Baselworld, SIHH, Watches and Wonders, less so Geneva Watch Days – knows that the scale and grandeur of these shindigs pushes the bounds of belief. Impossible is nothing when it comes to the extravagant architecture and wild scope of vision that brands unveil to help.................. 07.05.22 More
Sex, voodoo & a gold dress watch Marlon Brando & Zsa Zsa Gabor
Luke Benedictus
Imagine a watch that could give you sexual superpowers. Buckling it onto your wrist would invest you with such dangerous charm and animal magnetism that no mortal could possibly resist you. Admittedly, as watch complications go, this would be a damn sight more useful that any piddling moon-phase. But this far-fetched object mig.................. 07.05.21 More
Phillips Geneva Watch Auction XIII: 5 lots to keep an eye on!
The Phillips Geneva Watch Auction XIII takes place in Switzerland this weekend with 236 stellar lots for bidders and enthusiasts to get excited about. Of course, you have some head-turning pieces from the usual suspects – Patek Philippe, Rolex, Richard Mille, Cartier and more. But after combing through the auction catalogue, I wanted to highl.................. 07.05.21 More
Nick Kenyon
This week, the founders of Revolution, Fratello Watches, Monochrome and of course Time+Tide spent a debaucherous evening discussing the new releases from Watches & Wonders. It was a wild four-way Zoom call of bad jokes, Negronis and, most importantly, solid discussion around the best watches of the year so far.The discussion is.................. 07.05.21 More
Andrew McUtchen
You've probably cottoned on now to the video series that we're running that picks the best of the watches just released at Watches & Wonders 2021 in various categories. The under $10k category dropped yesterday. If you happened to see that opening statement, you'll be well aware; the Oscars this ain't.The point of this seri.................. 07.05.21 More
INTRODUCING: The new Chopard Mille Miglia and L.U.C Perpetual Twin 2020 present masculinity two ways
Fergus Nash
For their spring novelty releases this year, Chopard have reinvigorated two of their most popular collections: the Mille Miglia and the L.U.C families. We are offered something for everyone, with the more refined L.U.C collection featuring attractive new perpetual calendar references with tastefully balanced dial proportions and a .................. 07.05.20 More
Andrew McUtchen
Hugh has told the story of his customised Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso on Time+Tide before. The tale had such an enthusiastic response from fellow Reverso wearers keen to have their own crests engraved on their watches that we invited Hugh back to tell it again on camera.The stunning renders that Jaeger-LeCoultre supplied to Hugh w.................. 07.05.20 More