VIDEO: What is actually unique about a Hublot Unico movement?
Andrew McUtchen
When you name something Unico', it's only fair that people ask what is unique about it. At least this was my logic when confronted with an uncased Hublot Unico movement at the manufacture, on a visit that took place after SIHH in January this year. The head of Hublot's High Complication Department, Emmanuel Missillier, was happ.................. 04.04.18 More
VIDEO: 5 winning Bulgaris from Baselworld 2018
Felix Scholz
While I know Bulgari released a full suite of new models at Baselworld 2018 including a nice new Lucea and variants on the Octo Roma really, it was all about their geometric critical hit, the Octo.And while we didn't exactly see the Octo come in new shapes and sizes (it's still very square), we did see it come in a genuinely inter.................. 04.04.18 More
Andrew McUtchen
Some people’s love of their timepiece is intensely personal, to a point where it’s hard to fathom?for an outsider. Others are entirely easy to understand. Aussie entrepreneur Mark Bouris, who you might know from as the TV face of the local version of The Apprentice and its celebrity offshoot. When he’s not bus.................. 04.04.17 More
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe 38mm Hands-on Review
Felix Scholz
Dive watches, almost by their very definition, tend to be oversized creatures from the deep. Historically the reasons for the chunky cases and gargantuan proportions were very clear, these watches were pushing the boundaries of what was possible – serious tools for a serious purpose. Somewhere along the way the functionality.................. 04.04.17 More
Please Engineer More Watches for Women
Barbara Palumbo
Editor’s Note: It was a chance meeting in the foyer of the Hublot booth at Baselworld 2016 that connected our team with journalist and founder of new blog ‘What’s On Her Wrist’, Barbara Palumbo. Since then we’ve stayed in touch, and Barbara’s written a couple of posts on WOHW that have resona.................. 04.04.16 More
Every MoonSwatch released so far, ranked from best to worst
Jamie Weiss
The Swatch x Omega Bioceramic MoonSwatch has been nothing short of a cultural phenomenon. Not only has it changed the fortunes of both Swatch and Omega – the former generating a level of excitement around watches we haven’t seen in years and the latter seeing sales of the original Speedmaster boosted by 50% – but .................. 04.03.25 More
Breitling Navitimer B19 Chronograph 43 Perpetual Calendar | INTRODUCING
Nina Scally
For the first time, Breitling equips a non-limited edition Navitimer with one of its most technically ambitious movements the Calibre B19.Housed underneath Breitling's Ice Blue dial and displayed through a sapphire caseback, the B19 is the brand's first in-house perpetual calendar movement.The new release combines a 43mm stainless .................. 04.03.25 More
Vacheron Constantin Cornes de Vache | HANDS ON
Buffy Acacia
Vacheron Constantin might not be the most hyped brand of the Swiss holy trinity, and they certainly don't get as many name drops from rappers. But, the people who look past the price points and the red carpet flexes are almost always going to realise that they belong at the top of watchmaking for good reason. While it's too subjec.................. 04.03.24 More
The retro-futurism of the Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic
D.C. Hannay
Rado has always been a unique company in the annals of Swiss watchmaking – a collision of heritage and high tech is how one could describe their ethos. Now part of the massive Swatch Group, the brand was launched in 1957, and soon began producing distinctive models that were unlike most everything else out there. Many of thei.................. 04.03.23 More
Jacob & Co. Casino Roulette Tourbillon INTRODUCING
D.C. Hannay
Jacob & Co. dials back their outsized aesthetic for a surprisingly restrained new Casino modelYes, there’s an actual functioning roulette wheel built into the dialThe flying tourbillon is displayed on the caseback, so as not to interrupt the clean lines of the dialJacob & Co. have long been pushing the horological env.................. 04.03.23 More
Chopard L.U.C and the challenges of outgrowing a household name
Borna Bosnjak
If I asked you what attributes are necessary for a brand to be elevated to the echelons occupied by the likes of the holy trinity, I'm sure the answer would contain some, if not all, of the following: rich heritage, exceptional attention to detail, and unique, highly-involved complications. I needn't name all the names that quali.................. 04.03.23 More
Loupe This: 34mm Genta IWC Ingenieur SL hotness for the wrist
As watch enthusiasts progress in their collecting, each proceeding hunt is typically dictated by the box they want to check off next. Brand, complication, sports, dress etc. But serious horology heads often target creations based on their designers, and one designer who has attracted the hearts, minds and wallets of watch buyers around the world is.................. 04.03.22 More
Five watches that are powered with an SW200 movement
Fergus Nash
As far as ubiquitous movements go, the SW200 and its variants is one to make your eyes light up when you see it on a specification sheet. Originally a clone of the ever-loved ETA 2824, once the patent had expired, Sellita's version remains just as reliable, affordable and well-performing as its ETA twin. The 4Hz beat rate, 38 hour .................. 04.03.21 More
EVENT: If you've got a need for speed the TAG Heuer x Porsche pop-up is a watch-lover's delight
Nick Kenyon
At the start of last month, TAG Heuer announced a partnership with a pretty special brand: Porsche. Why you might ask? What’s the difference between this and any old automotive / watchmaking relationship? The difference lies in the closely linked histories of these two brands, both united by a passion for going fast and the t.................. 04.03.21 More
Why I rely on mechanical watches in the most extreme environments known to man: Victor Vescovo
Time+Tide
To boldly go where no man has gone before? For most people, that's just a hackneyed line from Star Trek. For Victor Vescovo, it's become a personal mission.Put simply, the American private equity investor is hell-bent on pushing his limits. He's the first man to have reached the deepest points of four of the Earth’s five ocean.................. 04.03.20 More
Three things we dig about the Zenith Revolution El Primero A3818 Revival
James Robinson
Last week, Zenith and Revolution magazine, as well as sister publication?The Rake, dropped this the El Primero A3818 Revival Cover Girl. This watch is a dead ringer for the original El Primero Cover Girl, so-called because it was the watch featured on the cover of Manfred R?ssler's book Zenith: Swiss Watch Manufacture Since 1865.................. 04.03.20 More
Studios behind Bond decide this is no time to die, and postpone release until November
Andrew McUtchen
What was last week a meme is now no joke. The next Bond film has been postponed from April to November, because, as the saying goes, this is no time to die. Other London events such as the London Book Fair, which attracts 25,000 attendees have also been axed amid Coronavirus fears.Roger Moore as James Bond in MoonrakerPundits a.................. 04.03.20 More
Battle Royale: The T+T Team debate which is the best Hublot Big Bang
Time+Tide
The team have physically and emotionally recovered from the first round of Battle Royale, which saw a war of words fit for a Grecian epic tale. This week, the team are back in the cage to make their case for their favourite piece from the Hublot Big Bang collection, a family of watches that has just about everything you might ever de.................. 04.03.20 More
My Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time Ref. 5524G Sebastian's Watch Story
Andrew McUtchen
If?you like pilot’s watches, you need to head to the nearest airshow immediately. Irrespective of whether your eyeline lifts up?to the craft in the air, or stays firmly on wrists, an airshow will give you more of a chance to spot aviation related watches than just about any other place. This setting – Avalon airshow.................. 04.03.17 More
Cartier Calibre de Cartier Diver Blue Video Review
Felix Scholz
Cartier's masculine Calibre de Cartier Diver received a colourful makeover for this year's SIHH, shedding its black detailing in favour of a shimmering blue. It's a bright, summery hue that simply dazzles?on the guilloche dial and ceramic bezel, and boy does it give the normally dressy, 42mm diver a fresh lease on life. This watch.................. 04.03.16 More
Baume & Mercier Classima Hands-on Review
Felix Scholz
The story in a second:The new-look Baume & Mercier Classima was designed to be an entry point into the world of fine watches. As first steps go it's a confident and assured one.Baume & Mercier have carved out a space in one of the most crowded sectors of the fine watch world. As a maker of more entry-level luxury timepiece.................. 04.03.15 More
Best California dial watches | BUYING GUIDE
Charlotte Harris
Just like many of the best watch stories, that of the California dial is another steeped in mystique. While it’s probably not as historically relevant as revealing the watch that was worn on Everest the first time or the purchases of Paul Newman’s Paul Newman, it’s one of those tales that can easily confirm o.................. 04.02.25 More
Which watches punch above their weight class? Here's what you had to say
Jamie Weiss
Part of the beauty of the watch hobby is that there are joys to be found at both ends of the price spectrum. We here at the Time+Tide delight equally in being able to review cheap and cheerful microbrands as well as being able to handle some of the most expensive and elaborate pieces of haute horlogerie in the world. Both are equal.................. 04.02.24 More
New releases from Bulgari, Zenith, Hublot and more
Pietro Pilla
This week, LVMH Watch Week took place in Miami, where all the group’s watch brands presented new products or prototypes of future models. For each brand, many new models were presented, and not only changes in colours or materials but also completely revised models and complications. Here we will mention the ones that we lik.................. 04.02.24 More
Chopard Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph French Edition | INTRO
Buffy Acacia
The Chopard Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph French Edition celebrates the Salon Retromobile in Paris.Colours of the French flag have subtly been used to transform the Italian-based racing watch.It uses the 2023-redesigned case with a 40.5mm diameter and 49mm lug-to-lug.Chopard's connection to Italy's most legendary motor race is .................. 04.02.24 More
The T+T Team's watch predictions and hot takes for 2023
Time+Tide
Editor’s note: After spending a bit of time reflecting on the best moments, releases and trends of 2022, the Time+Tide team is now turning their attention to the year ahead. So we’ve assembled to present our predictions, hot takes and Hail Marys for 2023.Fergus Nash: Yellow gold should make a big comebackWe're living in a.................. 04.02.23 More
Why the new Richard Mille RM 35-03 is the perfect match for Rafael Nadal
Brand ambassadors and partnerships are abundant in the watch industry, but the most successful pairings are born from a true tie-in to the timepiece and its functionality. Since 2010, Rafael Nadal has had a strong partnership with Richard Mille. While Nadal is known to sport RM 27 collection pieces during competitive play, the RM 35 is a space for .................. 04.02.22 More
Time+Tide is now the place to buy Hamilton watches in Australia. Hallelujah!
Andrew McUtchen
Anyone that lives in Australia and loves watches knows what I'm about to say is 100 per cent true. Not having Hamilton readily available in our country, for YEARS, has been very, very annoying. As our fellow watch media – looking squarely at you Hodinkee, who seem to make a sport of it – have posted shoot after shoo.................. 04.02.22 More
VIDEO: The TAG Heuer Carrera Porsche Chronograph is a marriage made in motorsports heaven
Thor Svaboe
To paraphrase TAG Heuer CEO Frederic Arnault, Porsche and TAG Heuer share an attitude: both brands are in constant pursuit of high performance. TAG Heuer sees this alliance as a natural step after decades of friendship that we can visibly trace. All petrolheads appreciate the connection TAG has with motorsports, all the way back to.................. 04.02.21 More
This bracelet is an integral part of Hublot's future here's why
Time+Tide
Editor’s note: It only debuted 12 months ago, but the Hublot Big Bang Integral collection has already established itself as a mainstay within the brand’s lineup. Launched with variants in King Gold, titanium and black ceramic, the bracelet is so cleanly designed with its artful blend of polished and brushed surfaces highl.................. 04.02.21 More
INTRODUCING: The Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Beijing 2022 Special Edition
Now that 2021 has arrived, a return to normality seems to be lurking on the horizon (fingers crossed). We still have some work to do around the world, but with a vaccine in circulation it is fortunately no longer a matter of “if” but “when”. In anticipation of these brighter days, Omega is getting a jump-start on the fun to .................. 04.02.21 More
Why is the Omega Seamaster Professional 300M such a good daily wear?
Time+Tide
Editor’s note: If it can be the daily wear of James Bond, it can be yours, too. But how does the Omega Seamaster Professional 300M actually wear on the wrist? If you haven’t had the pleasure of experiencing one in the metal, it’s a must, because while the brief of making a daily watch might seem simple, it is much h.................. 04.02.20 More
Hublot's 2020 novelty highlights from LVMH's Dubai Watch Week
James Robinson
Though it may have been a few weeks ago, such was the extent of Hublot’s 2020 novelties unveiled at LVMH’s Dubai Watch Week that it's still got the horological hemisphere talking.For a start, the big talking point was that the Swiss watchmaker’s iconic Big Bang was unveiled on an all-new integrated bracelet, an.................. 04.02.20 More
3 brilliant Breguet watches that would have made Abraham proud
Time+Tide
Breguet had a stellar year in 2019 as they offered a host of new watches, some of which delivered sportiness, and others that brought a sense of refined classicism. While Abraham-Louis Breguet, the Neuchatel-born founder of the maison, might have been more comfortable with some of the more traditional pieces in the collection, here a.................. 04.02.20 More
VIDEO: 5 stunning Jaeger-LeCoultre watches from SIHH 2019
Felix Scholz
The talk of the Jaeger-LeCoultre booth at SIHH was the incredible (and incredibly well-sized) Master Grande Tradition Gyrotourbillon Westminster Perpetuel, but that rare bird was in hot demand, so we didn't manage any quality one-on-one time with it. But that's OK really, as there were numerous other exquisitely finished offerings.................. 04.02.19 More
The three things that convinced me to take Bulgari seriously as a watchmaker
Andrew McUtchen
It's not an easy, or necessarily wise, thing to admit, but the first proper' cologne I ever purchased (with money from my job working at the deli in Coles) was Bulgari. And the first expensive sunglasses I owned? Also Bulgari. It was natural, then, that when I entered the world of haute horology a decade or so ago, my first ass.................. 04.02.19 More
HANDS-ON: Crashing to earth Piaget's Altiplano with meteorite dial
Felix Scholz
Adding variety in the world of ultra-thin watchmaking is tricky. Because in this space, additional complications typically equals extra thickness and that defeats the aim of the exercise. So instead of working on altering the mechanics, you change the aesthetics, which is just what Piaget has done here with these new additions to .................. 04.02.19 More
My Patek Philippe Aquanaut David's Watch Story
Felix Scholz
Editor’s note: One morning at work, around 9:20am, I looked up from my desk and saw a face peering through the front door. This isn’t so unusual; our office has the sort of shop front that makes us look like we might be a retail space – we field a few of these queries a week. So when the face opened the door, and.................. 04.02.17 More
9 Watches the CEO of Ferrari Australasia Wears Video
Andrew McUtchen
Gentlemen, start your envy… Spoiler alert, but it’s comforting that the CEO of Ferrari Australasia, Herbert Appleroth, has a watch collection befitting his station in life. And let me just say, his ‘watch box’ was the best we’ve ever seen. We’d discussed him coming in to share some of his mor.................. 04.02.17 More
TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer_02T Tourbilllon
Felix Scholz
The TAG Heuer Heuer-02T Tourbillon has been one of the worst kept secrets of the watch industry for the past 12 months. We saw pictures of it on the walls of TAG's Baselworld booth, and every so often CEO Jean-Claude Biver posts a picture of himself wearing one on Instagram.In case you haven't been keeping up with the buzz, the He.................. 04.02.16 More