11 Vintage Watches for Women Under $2000
Melissa Pearce
There's no better way for nascent female watch enthusiasts to dip their toes into luxe waters than scaling the vintage market for a play with men's models. You can score an utterly original watch, with provenance or history to boot, but with a forgiving price tag.First up, just get scanning the spectrum. With a feel for the mode.................. 04.07.17 More
Montblanc 4810 ExoTourbillon Slim Hands-on Review
Felix Scholz
Who knows what 4810 stands for, in the world of Montblanc? We'd wager about half of you know the answer is that it's the height, in metres, of the mountain it was named after. And did you know that 2016 marks the tenth anniversary of this best-selling 4810 line of watches? Well, now you do.To celebrate, the brand has released a tr.................. 04.07.16 More
Hamilton is ready to rock with the new Ventura XXL and Ventura S
Borna Bosnjak
The first battery-powered watch, and the one that graced the famous wrists of Elvis, Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones – still doesn’t quite sum up the Hamilton Ventura for me. Throw in a line about its military-derived styling somehow combined with stepped Art Deco-like lugs, and we’re getting somewhere. Today, th.................. 04.06.22 More
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak | THE ICONS
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 Audem.................. 04.06.22 More
Inside a $140,000 watch scam (& how to avoid getting conned yourself)
Luke Benedictus
The buyer seemed totally legit. He'd contacted Gautaman Senivasan, a Singapore watch collector/trader (@Calibre65.SG) to express interest in buying an F.P. Journe Chronometre Bleu. As always, Gau did a mini reference check, scoping the man's posts on a popular watch forum. What he unearthed was reassuring. The prospective buyer.................. 04.06.21 More
Andrew McUtchen
Editor’s note: It’s been quite a week for the Patek Philippe Nautilus. First, it had to deal with the?stinging news?that our very own Sandra Lane no longer desires it. Which was quickly followed by claims that it had murdered collectors, in a manner of speaking. Sandra was not alone in her views. Time+Tide’s s.................. 04.06.19 More
How Patek Philippe became the most desirable watch brand in the world
Felix Scholz
So, this article is worth it for the image alone. Aside from the fact that Indy would never wear a 5711, it's pretty perfect. The Patek Philippe hype is real. But beyond the sassy visuals, it's a decent overview of the brand, its key models and how its watches are made, even if the why-they're-in-for repair story isn't forthcoming.................. 04.06.19 More
A. Lange & S?hne Lange 1 in Platinum: German Heavy Metal
Felix Scholz
Editor’s Note: With the announcement of Lange’s new entry-level 37mm Saxonia Thin, we thought it was time to have another look at the latest version of the German brand’s long-time stalwart, the mighty Lange 1.?The story in a second:Lange give their icon a serious updateWhen it was first unveiled in 1994, no one .................. 04.06.16 More
New releases from Louis Vuitton, Hanhart, Massena LAB x Ral Pages and more
Pietro Pilla
In these past seven days, we've seen a focus on high watchmaking from both independents and big brands alike. Starting with Louis Vuitton, who just showed off all their skills in a trio of releases focused on metiers d'Art, automata and minute repeaters. Then, we had British watchmaker Garrick evolve its dead beat seconds watches,.................. 04.05.25 More
Best Stormtrooper watches | BUYING GUIDES
Jamie Weiss
May the Fourth be with you. One of the most important observances of the year, Star Wars Day on May 4th has been celebrated since 1977 by nerds of all stripes… And let’s be real, we’re watch lovers, we’re nerds too. Watch nerds love nothing more than giving nicknames to different watch models or designs R.................. 04.05.25 More
An in-depth look at all 10 versions of the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Kith collaboration
Jamie Weiss
They’ve barely been out for a week, but the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Kith collection has already sparked plenty of discussion within the watch community. For a deeper explanation behind this much-anticipated collaboration, check out my colleague Borna’s article here: in essence, TAG Heuer has teamed up with fashion tastemake.................. 04.05.24 More
Black magic: The Chopard Alpine Eagle Japan Limited Edition
Fergus Nash
Chopard's Alpine Eagle honours Japan with a blacked-out Shikkoku dial.The sapphire display caseback has also been tinted a dark grey.To further chase simplicity and zen, the date display has been removed.After the Chopard Alpine Eagle was introduced in 2019, putting a contemporary twist on a 1970s design, it quickly became one of t.................. 04.05.23 More
10 favourites from the upcoming Sotheby's Important Watches: Part I Auction
Fergus Nash
To call anything important' is a matter of subjectivity, especially when you're talking about luxury watches. That said, anyone who takes a look through the lots of Sotheby's latest batch from the upcoming Important Watches auction will be dumbstruck. From rarities like the 1970s Heuer Monaco Dark Lord' to classics such as the plat.................. 04.05.23 More
Three wrist-game winners and losers of the Met Gala
The Met Gala is always a hot moment in NYC each year, where the famous and elite – or at least those deemed to be so by Anna Wintour – come together in an opulent display of fashion and glamour. Rather than just list every watch spotted during the event, instead I am going to channel my inner Joan Rivers and play the “fashion poli.................. 04.05.22 More
Inclusivity, diversity and wristshots: welcome to Complecto's first meetup
Ricardo Sime
Over the previous months, I’ve introduced you to Jason and the Complecto community that he and his partner David (@davidp.nyc) have created. Through it, they hope to accomplish the “goal of building an inclusive community that reflects and celebrates the true diversity of watch enthusiasts and collectors around the wor.................. 04.05.22 More
Nick Kenyon
Certain expertise has always been found in specific parts of the world, creating hubs of creativity and technical innovation. So what would happen if you put the watchmaking nous of La Chaux-de-Fonds and the tech capability of Silicon Valley together into a watch? You get the TAG Heuer Connected watch, generation 3. The first gener.................. 04.05.20 More
VIDEO: Set sail with the Franck Muller Vanguard S6 Yachting
Felix Scholz
Yacht rock is one of the Time+Tide office's favourite genres of smooth, easy listening music, so it should come as no surprise that we're more than willing to get behind the Franck Muller Vanguard S6 Yachting, which see's the brand's typical large, curvex case in mirror-like gold holds well, less watch than you'd expect thanks to .................. 04.05.18 More
VIDEO: A lot of squares and a few surprises 5 of the best Bell & Ross watches of 2018
Felix Scholz
It's always fun seeing Bell & Ross at Baselworld. Aside from the quality, and strong, distinctive DNA of their core offerings, the design-oriented brand is exceptionally good at creating narratives and mythologies around their watches. Case in point is the new Racing Bird series, a colourful take on their vintage line, inspire.................. 04.05.18 More
Tudor Black Bay Bronze: Bolt From the Blue
Felix Scholz
We did not see this one coming. At all. You're looking at a Tudor Black Bay Bronze, freshly decked out in a particularly regal shade of blue. Before you get on the line to your local Tudor dealer, you should know there's a ‘but’: this isn't a regular production Tudor. It's a special collaboration with venerable jewelle.................. 04.05.17 More
Biggest Blancpain Watches of Baselworld 2017
Felix Scholz
If you love dive watches but don't love the wrist-dominating size that typically goes along with the genre, you'll want to pay close attention to Blancpain this year. Alongside?new 38mm versions of the pared-back Bathyscaphe, they've also released a particularly hot limited edition the Tribute to Fifty Fathoms Mil-Spec. Not only d.................. 04.05.17 More
We Created a Fantasy Basketball Team of Celebs Who Wear the Bulgari Octo So You Don't Have To
Andrew McUtchen
Golden State Warriors, you are on notice. If our A-list line up of regular Bulgari Octo wearers decided to, mythically speaking, join forces on a basketball court in their on-screen personas, you'd be done. Crushed. Eliminated. Defused. Skewered.From snipers to Spartan warriors, Moonlight Sonatas (lovely Adrien, just lovely) an.................. 04.05.16 More
My Vintage Heuer Bundeswehr Michael's Watch Story
Felix Scholz
So Michael, what?watch is this?This is my Heuer Bundeswher 1550 SG Flyback ‘3H’, from around 1969.And what's its story – what makes it special?Apparently this Bund was originally owned by a high-ranking officer of aviation unit Jagdgeschwader 74 (the 74th Fighter Wing), and based on the age of the watch, it's pro.................. 04.05.16 More
TAG Heuer Aquaracer 300 Calibre 16 Chronograph Ceramic Bezel In-depth Review
Felix Scholz
The story in a secondThe latest version of TAG Heuer's splash friendly chronograph, the Aquaracer 300 Calibre 16 gets a range of updates including a slick new bezel.The big questionTAG Heuer had some big headline acts at this year's Baselworld fair, notably the announcement of a smartwatch partnership with Google and Intel, and th.................. 04.05.15 More
General Douglas MacArthur's Jaeger-LeCoultre to be Sold at Auction
Felix Scholz
Fine, historically important and very rare – that's how Antiquorum describe Lot 359 in their upcoming Geneva auction of important timepieces. And boy does this watch tick all those boxes. Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Reversos are currently enjoying increased demand, as JLC has recently been releasing a series of heritage inspire.................. 04.05.15 More
Patek Philippe Complicated Desk Clock 27000M | INTRODUCING
Buffy Acacia
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Patek introduces the follow-up to its Only Watch 2021 challenger, with a manually wound, 31-day reserve powering weekly and perpetual calendars.The stunning case is decorated with flinque grand feu enamel, with a design inspired by desk clocks commissioned by 1920s sup.................. 04.04.25 More
Panerai Luminor Marina 500m | HANDS ON
Buffy Acacia
There's nothing wrong with evolution over revolution, but there are only so many years of new dial colours we can take before we crave meaningful change. Yes, Panerai has released a few incredible watches like the Submersible Elux LAB-ID and the Radiomir Annual Calendar, but they've been few and far between as well as limited edit.................. 04.04.25 More
IWC Shock Absorber Tourbillon Skeleton XPL (live pics) | INTRODUCING
Tom Austin
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IWC returns to Watches & Wonders 2025 with the XPL, now showcasing a skeletonised look with a tourbillon movement.The new XPL features IWC’s proprietary SPRIN-g PROTECT system to protect the tourbillon from shocks.The IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Shock Absorber .................. 04.04.25 More
A. Lange & S?hne Minute Repeater Perpetual | INTRODUCING
Borna Bosnjak
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A. Lange & S?hne presents a compact complication with a new movement combining two classic features – a perpetual calendar and minute repeater.At 40.5mm across and 12mm thick, this platinum-cased Teutonic nugget doesn’t scream opulence……and.................. 04.04.25 More
Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Skeleton Green | HANDS ON
Jamie Weiss
When I hear Rado', two things immediately come to mind. The first thing is ceramic: Rado styles itself as the Master of Materials', the brand having introduced the world's first scratchproof watch in 1962 as well as pioneering the use of high-tech ceramic in the 1980s. The second thing I think about is the Rado Captain Cook. Also m.................. 04.04.24 More
The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Moon Phase Retrograde Date
Borna Bosnjak
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Vacheron Constantin Overseas Moon Phase Retrograde Date is the first retrograde display in a sports watch for the brandThe watch comes ready for adventure, equipped with a trio of strap optionsLaunching as a boutique exclusive, the Overseas Moon Phase Retrograde Date .................. 04.04.23 More
Patek Philippe wows with the Calatrava Pilot Travel Time Chronograph in white gold
D.C. Hannay
Patek Philippe embarks on a new route for Watches & Wonders 2023 with two new versions of its Calatrava Pilot Travel Time.In addition to the second time zone, there's the added complication of a flyback chronograph.Two dial colours are offered, both cased in polished white gold.The new Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time.................. 04.04.23 More
Borna Bosnjak
Last weekend, the Australian Grand Prix took place in Melbourne’s picturesque surroundings of Albert Park. We got an incredible spectacle, too, with plenty of drama and one of the most confusing endings in recent times – reminiscent of that controversial night in Abu Dhabi. Despite the action-packed race, most people&.................. 04.04.23 More
VIDEO: Cartier plays their greatest hits album along with new surprises
Time+Tide
The Cartier Tank really needs no introduction, it is one of the few pieces that truly deserves icon status. But this year’s novelties from the Parisian powerhouse served up some worthy pieces that continue Cartier’s hot streak over the last couple of years. New additions to the Must and Pasha collections got Zach and Rica.................. 04.04.22 More
Video Panerai Submersible range
Time+Tide
The Submersible has always been Panerai’s hardcore tool watch since it launched as its own standalone collection in 2019. With some of Panerai’s other collections moving into a dressier and probably drier setting, the Submersible line has remained 100% tool watch. The 2022 novelties sees a new middle ground for the Panera.................. 04.04.22 More
INTRODUCING: The 2021 Audemars Piguet Code 11:59 Collection
While all the rage in the ’80s, many consumers have deviated away from two-tone designs in today’s marketplace. Historically two tone is comprised of stainless steel and a precious metal in a contrasting tone (such as yellow or pink gold). But forward-thinking manufacturers have realised there is possibly a better combination of tones t.................. 04.04.21 More
How our 27-year-old US Editor traded his way to a spectacular watch collection on a budget
Luke Benedictus
For a 27-year-old who isn't the son of an oligarch, Zach Blass has amassed a serious watch collection. Highlights in his watch box include an A. Lange & S?hne 1815 Up/Down, a Rolex Submariner, a Blancpain 1185F, two Grand Seikos (the Snowflake SBGA211 and Spring SBGA413), a Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight Navy Blue, three Kuron.................. 04.04.21 More
WATCHSPOTTING: IWC's Big Pilot never looked so small The Rock rocks a Bronze Spitfire in Las Vegas
Felix Scholz
Yesterday, Dwayne Johnson touched down in Las Vegas to showcase his new buddy action flick Hobbs & Shaw at CinemaCon, an industry event. But while I'm sure there were explosions aplenty, what really grabbed our attention was something else entirely. What The Rock was wearing. That Ferragamo knit with a palm print is in-credibl.................. 04.04.19 More
Rado DiaMaster Thinline Ceramos video review
Time+Tide
Editor’s note: The Rado Thinline Ceramos one of the brand’s most interesting (materially speaking) pieces from last year has hit Aussie shores. Time to have another look.?When it comes to materials, it's hard to beat Rado. The brand is a master of innovative materials. They pioneered ultra-hard metals and ceramics, and co.................. 04.04.19 More
Is the North Flag the forgotten Tudor?
Time+Tide
Editor’s note: When it was first released, waaaaay back in 2015, the North Flag was a big deal. So much so that the main question in our review was whether or not Tudor was planning to move beyond their heritage core. Well, history has answered that question (heritage is here to stay), but that doesn’t mean that the North.................. 04.04.19 More
INTRODUCING: Steely splendour the Panerai Luminor Marina PAM00977 and PAM00978
Felix Scholz
Bracelets aren't something you see strapped to Panerai watches too often, which is, I think, a bit of a shame, as that half-moon design is quite distinctive and stylish. But that's something that's set to change with two new, silver and steel additions to Panerai's Luminor Marina family, the PAM00977 and PAM00978.PAM00978Offered i.................. 04.04.19 More