Pre-Baselworld 2015: Longines Conquest Classic Moonphase
Felix Scholz
What’s the collective noun for a lot of complications? A cluster? This watch is demandingThe Longines Conquest ?was one of the great names in everyday elegance from the golden era of watch design in the mid-’50s. When it was originally launched in 1954, the Conquest was a flagship line for the brand – and a worth.................. 04.02.15 More
The 3 watches Andrew wore most in 2024: Cartier, Norqain, TAG Heuer
Andrew McUtchen
Editor’s note: we couldn’t have all the members of the writing team share what their most worn watches of 2024 were without getting the boss to share his picks! Out of all the members of the Time+Tide team, Andrew likely tries on more watches than any of us – and with him always on the move between Australia, .................. 04.01.25 More
Our favourite Jaeger-LeCoultre watches of 2024 | LIST
The watchmaker’s watchmaker has had rather strong novelties these past few years, but at times, it was plagued by dedicating an entire year to a single watch, with the Reverso and Polaris getting the majority of the limelight recently. During 2024, though, we saw a diverse range of releases from Jaeger-LeCoultre, and below are our five favour.................. 04.01.25 More
Our favourite Hublot watches of 2024 | LIST
Tom Austin
Hublot is in the depths of a transformation right now. For the last decade or so, public opinion of the brand has been a challenge for a multitude of reasons, but nevertheless, they continued their approach until, like many companies, they reached a turning point where it was time to level up. Earlier this year, new CEO Julien Torna.................. 04.01.25 More
Best strap monster watches | BUYING GUIDES
Borna Bosnjak
If you’re working with a smaller collection and find yourself wanting more diversity, an easy way to play with your watches is putting them on different straps. With that in mind, some watches just pertain to a multitude of straps better than others. As watch nerds tend to do, we’ve nicknamed the ones that do it best,.................. 04.01.25 More
Bulgari Octo Finissimo Skeleton Eight Days | WHAT WE WORE
Borna Bosnjak
Having the chance to experience watches I normally wouldn’t can be dangerous, as it opens a myriad of additional avenues to drain my account balance. Truth be told, I’m normally more fearful of this when it comes to more affordable watches that could be considered impulse purchases, but every once in a while, I get to.................. 04.01.24 More
The three watches Buffy wore most in 2022
Fergus Nash
While the new year is often a time that enthusiasts admire how their collection has grown, mine drastically shrunk last year. After I sold my favourite watch in January for a variety of reasons, as discussed in this article, I was left re-evaluating my other watches alongside my priorities. As of now, my collection consists of four.................. 04.01.23 More
The Hublot Big Bang Sapphire sits at the bleeding edge of technology and opulence
D.C. Hannay
Swiss luxury powerhouse Hublot has long been known for their outsize watches for outsize personalities. The man responsible for the brand's rise to fame, Jean-Claude Biver, always had a knack for making a big splash, none bigger than Hublot's Big Bang line. Since its introduction in 2005, the Big Bang has been produced in a wide ra.................. 04.01.23 More
Mo Salah dazzles with his Hublot Big Bang Unico Sapphire
Luke Benedictus
At this precise moment in time with apologies to Messrs Lewandowski, Messi, Mbappe et al ?Mo Salah is arguably the best football player in the world. The Liverpool forward is a truly astonishing player, who routinely bamboozles defences with his jinking brilliance, acceleration and technical skill. Despite being slightly built .................. 04.01.22 More
Luke's favourite watches of 2021
Luke Benedictus
Last year, as Melbourne achieved the dubious victory of edging out Buenos Aires to endure the longest hard lockdown in the world, I was mostly working from home. Dear reader, it's fair to say that during this period, sartorial standards took a sharp nosedive. I couldn't get a haircut for almost five months and, at one stage, I .................. 04.01.22 More
Longines DolceVita collection delivers statuesque dress watches
Fergus Nash
Longines really lives and breathes through its heritage models, with countless watches having been reissued, updated, and ultimately honoured through modern reinterpretations of their vintage counterparts. The 1920s and ’30s were a booming time for many industries, but it was perhaps one of the most pivotal points in history .................. 04.01.22 More
The three watches Zach wore most in 2020: Tudor, Grand Seiko, & Rolex
Editor’s note: You may note one watch gets more air time in this article?than the other two. When we originally tasked our team to put this together, we?prompted our writers to pick the one watch they wore the most in 2020. But we?decided to give you all more bang for your buck, and instead ask what were the three watches they wore most in 20.................. 04.01.21 More
Nicki Minaj shares first photo of her son wearing a diamond Nautilus
Well. I don’t know if Nicki Minaj saw my recent story about six?unexpected watch spots, which included Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. wearing his father’s Rolex – the most expensive one for sale at retail today. But it seems I may have been a little hasty in proclaiming Ronaldo Jr. the junior #wristgame champion. I genuinely believed flexi.................. 04.01.21 More
VIDEO: From ceramic to the Captain, 5 of 2018's best Rado releases
Felix Scholz
Rado had a great year of releases in 2018, with a diverse mix of watches that played to their traditional high-tech material strengths, as well as to some of their traditional designs. And while ceramic naturally played an important part, it was used in some surprising ways like when it was mixed with bronze to create a very cool .................. 04.01.19 More
VIDEO: The best watches of 2017 $5000 10,000
Felix Scholz
For the third instalment in our video series of the best watches of 2017, we're talking about watches priced between $5000 and $10,000, including a versatile Omega, a couple of chronos and some more dressy options.Tudor Heritage Black Bay ChronoThe Tudor Black Bay landscape got a little complicated this year with the addition of a.................. 04.01.18 More
Montblanc Heritage Chronomtrie Dual Time Vasco da Gama Video Review
Felix Scholz
The latest addition to Montblanc's Vasco da Gama range a broad collection of limited editions that celebrates the spirit of adventure and exploration – is the Dual Time Vasco da Gama. Clean and clever, the Dual Time was one of Montblanc's most popular SIHH 2015 releases, and this Vasco da Gama version ramps up the global nat.................. 04.01.16 More
Jamie Weiss
Speed and precision. Engineering and craftsmanship. No sport offers the visceral thrills of motor racing, no timepiece is more purpose-built for speed than the chronograph, and among iconic racing chronographs – including the Rolex Daytona and the Omega Speedmaster – the one with the most direct connection to motorsport.................. 03.12.24 More
Vacheron Constantin Overseas 34.5mm and 35mm | HANDS ON
Let’s get a little personal here. I have always been a fan of the current generation Overseas. I appreciate the distinct visual aesthetic, particularly the shade of blue on the dial, and applaud how Vacheron Constantin is the only member of the Holy Trinity to use an interchangeable system on their integrated-bracelet sports watch design. A d.................. 03.12.23 More
New releases from Vacheron Constantin, Fears, Audemars Piguet and more
Pietro Pilla
Wow… Nobody expected much in terms of watch releases this week, but some of the biggest brands in the industry unexpectedly decided to present very special pieces. In particular, Vacheron Constantin, for the first time ever, allowed the media direct access to the releases of Les Cabinotiers, the brand’s creme de la cre.................. 03.12.23 More
HANDS-ON: The new Baume and Mercier Riviera Phases De Lune
Ricardo Sime
The Baume and Mercier Riviera is fast becoming one of my favourite integrated sports watches. In a sea of watches that have recently jumped on the bandwagon, the Riviera has a ton of history behind it. They first hit the scene in all their quartz glory back in 1973 and, in nearly 50 years, have seen five iterations of this storied.................. 03.12.22 More
Watch disaster: the time I drowned my Omega Seamaster in Berroca
Luke Benedictus
Wear and tear often bolsters the appeal of a vintage watch. Picture a chronograph dial aged to a warm tropical hue, or a diver's watch shadowed with caramel patina. Rather than signs of decay, such well-worn details are celebrated as adding character and authenticity. Like the laughter lines on an old man's face, they're testim.................. 03.12.21 More
Introducing: The New Zenith Defy Zero-G and Defy 21 Double Tourbillon
Ricardo Sime
Sapphire crystal. Known for its durability and high transparency, it’s the number one choice for top watch brands around the world, providing a window for the beautiful dials that are on display. However, recently, brands have been experimenting with the material to be more than just a window. Instead, they want to create a .................. 03.12.21 More
If there is any single watch to lovingly blame for the craze of luxury sports watches with integrated bracelets, it’s the Royal Oak from Audemars Piguet. When initially launched in 1972, it wasn’t the beloved reference it has become today – in fact, many people were confounded by its introduction, especially given its hefty price .................. 03.12.20 More
HANDS-ON: The Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic 10551 is a true everyday hero
Fergus Nash
The definition of an everyday watch is one that doesn't excel in any one particular area. It has to do everything, from jeans and hoodies, to bow ties and dinner jackets, and it has to do them all well. It needs to be noticeable yet invisible, characterful but discreet, and the Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic 10551 with its sm.................. 03.12.20 More
INTRODUCING: The Rado HyperChrome Ashleigh Barty Limited Edition
Nick Kenyon
The latest young star to join the ranks of Rado is the Australian tennis player Ash Barty, who despite being only 23 has already reached the position of women’s world No. 1. What is most exciting for us, and her fans around the world, is that she has collaborated with Rado to release a watch this year, bringing us the Rado Hy.................. 03.12.19 More
Montblanc TimeWalker Manufacture Chronograph Hands-on Review
Felix Scholz
Earlier this year I had a chance to have a look at Montblanc's pre-SIHH offerings in scenic Wyoming, including this smart new evolution of the TimeWalker, the TimeWalker Manufacture Chronograph.There are two big changes to this 43mm sports chronograph; let's start with the most obvious first. The dial. Instead of the black or silv.................. 03.12.17 More
Rare Watch Trader Silas Walton is A Collected Man Who to Follow
Andy Green
Silas Walton (@A_Collected_Man) is the founder of A Collected Man, an online platform based in London, selling rare watches around the world. Silas loves beautiful watches, well-made clothes, and the inside of a Cessna 152 at 10,000 feet.Hi Silas, what's your daily watch and why?During the working week I wear a vintage Patek Philipp.................. 03.12.17 More
Montblanc 1858 Manual Small Second: Advent Calendar 2016
Felix Scholz
Today we peel back the hypothetical door on our digital advent calendar (though we’re giving away some real stuff too FYI) to reveal the deep?blue dial of the Montblanc 1858 Small Second. We’re big fans of the 1858 in general, as it hits just the right balance between everyday wearability and heritage style. The smart .................. 03.12.16 More
Comparing the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms to the Bathyscaphe Ocean Commitment II Photo Report
Felix Scholz
It's one of the original (if not THE original) dive watches the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. And since its introduction in 1953, it has proved to be a rugged and versatile design. Today though, the two main pillars of the Fifty Fathoms collection are the regular version, styled after that 1953 original, and the Bathyscaphe, which take.................. 03.12.16 More
Hublot Big Bang Unico Italia Independent Blue Hands-on Review
Andy Green
Blue has definitely been one of the big trends for 2015, and this Hublot has to be the bluest watch we've seen all year.Late in 2014, Hublot announced a partnership with Italian eyewear designers Italia Independent, famous for their cutting-edge designs and being the first to use carbon fibre in eyewear. The meeting of these two unc.................. 03.12.15 More
Pre-SIHH 2014: Cartier Rotonde De Cartier Astrotourbillon Skeleton Watch Calibre 9461 MC
Felix Scholz
At Time+Tide we've got a lot of time (pun unavoidable) for the watches of Richemont mega-maison Cartier. They are a brand with an unimpeachable back story that hasn't stopped them innovating and evolving their designs and aesthetic.The result is that of all the powerhouse brands (and Cartier is definitely a Richemont powerhouse), .................. 03.12.14 More
Will square watches get a boost thanks to the Cubitus? | OPINION
Speaking strictly on my behalf, when the Patek Philippe Cubitus was properly announced, my initial reaction was dumbfounded rage that then simmered to a chilled eye roll. Many of my colleagues who have experienced one in the metal said it looks and wears better in person, and if I’m being totally honest, I don’t actually think it’.................. 03.11.24 More
New releases from Tudor, Swatch, Franck Muller and more
Pietro Pilla
Brands usually schedule their novelties before or during important fairs, but last week was unusually busy: Tudor decided to expand the Pelagos FXD collection, Swatch dropped the most complicated MoonSwatch yet, Christopher Ward announced they’re putting the C1 Bel Canto into regular production, Piaget also made a big announ.................. 03.11.24 More
Franck Muller Long Island Evolution 7 Days | HANDS ON
Borna Bosnjak
When you think of a Franck Muller, you probably think of a uniquely shaped case, perhaps some stylised Art Deco numerals, and potentially loads of complications – and that’s no surprise, as it is the look that brought the brand to where it is today. But Franck Muller has also been taking a more avant-garde road as of .................. 03.11.24 More
Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon SR_A by Samuel Ross
Fergus Nash
The Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon SR_A by Samuel Ross is their second collaboration, replacing the orange rubber skin for solid titanium edges.The white, black, or green straps allow you to customise it's personality.The honeycomb motif runs throughout the case and dial, improving weight-reduction further.To call the Hublot Big Bang T.................. 03.11.23 More
A T+T Melbourne Studio event with Labeg & Watchfest 4 in Sydney are both just around the corner
Jamie Weiss
Don’t get me wrong, I love Australia and the Australian watch scene, but I’m often envious of our New York-based Editor Zach and all the events he gets to go to in his hometown. It seems like every other week, there’s some exciting watch show or collector’s meetup in the Big Apple, many of which Mr Blass mak.................. 03.11.23 More
VIDEO: Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar
Fergus Nash
It's always a safe assumption that watches from Vacheron Constantin are going to be exquisite in all aspects, yet still nothing prepares us for those occasions when they release something infinitely special. The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin Skeleton gets every possible element right despite being quite.................. 03.11.22 More
Luke Benedictus
As a boy, Peter O’Toole jotted down a promise in his notebook: “I will not be a common man. I will stir the smooth sands of monotony.” ?Dude certainly delivered on that one.? As an actor, he was best known for his 1962 performance in Lawrence of Arabia that brought him overnight fame. Yet beyond the screen, O'.................. 03.11.22 More
Bulgari gives back to its country through the Bulgari Aluminium Tricolore
Editor’s note: Bulgari leapt to the aid of Australia earlier in the year, when they donated a glorious Serpenti to our Watch & Act! Auction in aid of the Australian bushfires. It turns out it wasn’t out of character. Since then the brand has shown tremendous moral leadership through 2020, and it continues with this special ‘Tr.................. 03.11.20 More
Monac-oh yeah! An overview of all 5 TAG Heuer Monaco limited edition watches
Nick Kenyon
This year we were lucky enough to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the TAG Heuer Monaco. It was in the last year of the 1960s that the brand (just Heuer at the time) released their iconic watch that was one of the first ever automatic chronographs, and was cemented as a legend when it was seen on the wrist of Steve McQueen in the .................. 03.11.19 More