EDITOR'S PICK: Fit for purpose this is what a NASA-issued Omega Speedmaster X-33 looks like
Felix Scholz
Editor's note: Omega’s Speedmaster is famous for being worn in space, but it’s not every day you meet one that has, well,?actually been worn in space. Yet, that’s exactly what happened when Andy Green noticed the beaten-up Speedy on an astronaut's wrist …A little while ago, I was in Sydney attending a confe.................. 02.09.18 More
Govberg Jewellers Watch Buyer Zo? Abelson Who to Follow
Andy Green
By day she’s a watch buyer for a well-known American jeweller, by night she’s Batwom ?no, wait ?by night she’s @watchgirloffduty!Name: Zo? Abelson?Occupation: Watch buyer at Govberg Jewellers?Handle: @watchgirloffduty Followers: 3397Location: Philadelphia, PAHow do you unwind?After work I typically get some exercis.................. 02.09.17 More
Friday Wind-down: 2 September, 2016 Advertising Edition
Felix Scholz
Want to know something scary? 2016 is practically over. It's 115 sleeps until Christmas. Which equals 17 more weeks or, most horrifyingly of all, a mere 85 business days. I don't know about you, but I'm still recovering from #xmas15. There's only one thing to do. Have a drink (and read about watches).What happened?Watch wearing, y.................. 02.09.16 More
7 Ways to Spot a Fake Tudor Black Bay
Felix Scholz
Editor’s Note: Today we’re looking back at a story we ran just under a year ago, and one that’s just as relevant today. And while this ‘How to’ guide deals with the specific example of a fake Tudor Black Bay, many of the broad points here are relevant to a whole lot of watches. Stay safe people.?Count.................. 02.09.16 More
Win an AP Royal Oak while supporting hospitalized kids | FRIDAY WIND DOWN
Jamie Weiss
Waitlists are for suckers. What isn’t for suckers, however, is contributing to charity – especially one that helps sick kids. Enter Toys for Hospitalized Children, which is holding its fourth annual luxury watch raffle. Time+Tide is proud to be a supporter of Toys for Hospitalised Children: we’ve covered this raff.................. 02.08.24 More
Frustration-free watch tool upgrades everyone should own
D.C. Hannay
If you've jumped into the deep end of the watch collecting pool, you've probably accumulated a few tools for accomplishing minor tasks, such as changing straps and bracelets, installing new batteries in quartz watches, and general cleaning chores.At some point in your collecting journey, you've probably picked up one of those gener.................. 02.08.23 More
Which brand will get the MoonSwatch treatment next?
Luke Benedictus
A few weeks ago, Tim Barber wrote a great story for Wired about the evolution of the MoonSwatch, the wildly successful collaboration between Swatch and Omega. But one comment in there really caught my eye. Interviewing the Swatch Group's CEO Nicholas Hayek at the HQ in Biel, Barber was shown early prototypes for potential Bioce.................. 02.08.22 More
6 of the best smart watches released in the last year
James Robinson
Most watch enthusiasts are guilty of – at one point or another – scoffing at the advent of the smart watch, confident that they would be a fad. And more confident still that they would never appeal to one with a love for ‘real’ watches. But that hasn’t been the case for most. Whether you like it or .................. 02.08.20 More
Tudor in Australia for almost 100 years? Here's why
Nick Kenyon
Editor’s note: Not many know it, but Australia was one of the most important markets for Hans Wilsdorf as he built the businesses of Rolex and Tudor in the early part of the 20th century. Tudor watches have been in Australia for the best part of 100 years, proving that Australians know great value when they see it value the b.................. 02.08.19 More
Recommended Reading: Should you wear a watch when exercising?
Nick Kenyon
If you love watches, you probably want to wear them all the time. The past CEO of The Swatch Group Nicolas Hayek was famous for wearing half-a-dozen watches at one time, and even if you aren’t quite that eccentric, you might still feel like you’re missing something when you don’t wear a watch. But this begs the qu.................. 02.08.19 More
Hublot Big Bang Unico Blue Magic review
Felix Scholz
It's easy to forget or overlook the magnitude of what Hublot has achieved with their materials innovation the scale and scope of their sapphire pieces is impressive to say the least, and their use of ceramic is amongst the most interesting in the business (which is no small feat given that every brand and its dog is making the mos.................. 02.08.19 More
MY WEEKEND WITH: The Montblanc TimeWalker Date Automatic?in the wilds of Queensland
Felix Scholz
A little over a week ago I found myself paying more attention than usual to the pre-flight safety spiel. Perhaps due to the fact that I was standing in a sunny clearing, looking at a helicopter. Don't go near the tail rotor, don't put your hands up when you get out, and if you lose your hat, don't worry about it. Sensible life adv.................. 02.08.18 More
Tudor Heritage Advisor Hands-on Review
Felix Scholz
Last year Tudor unveiled its?first manufacture movement to nigh-on internet-breaking levels of fanfare and buzz. So impressive was the MT-5621 that it overshadowed the retro-modern North Flag that showcased it. But it's a little remarked upon fact that Tudor's first foray into in-house happened way back in 2011, in the Tudor Herit.................. 02.08.16 More
Jamie Weiss
Formula 1 and watches are a match made in heaven. This is a topic we've explored at length here at Time+Tide mostly because we're passionate F1 fans as well as watch geeks. Virtually every team on the 2024 grid has a Swiss watch sponsor with one of the most prominent of these being IWC, who has partnered with the Mercedes-AMG PETRO.................. 02.07.24 More
Chopard unveil five new Mille Miglia chronographs for the 2023 edition of the historic race
Borna Bosnjak
Born in the days when drivers didn’t wear seatbelts, in hopes of being ejected from the burning wreckages of their petrol-filled bathtubs on wheels, the Mille Miglia was an iconic open-road endurance race. Much like the similar Mexian Carrera Panamericana, the Italian grand touring spectacle claimed many lives throughout it.................. 02.07.23 More
What is this obsession with heavy ageing? Time+Tide Watches
A few weeks back, we shared photos of a heavily aged, and clearly forced-patinated, Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight 925 Silver.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Time+Tide (@timetidewatches)Watch enthusiasts know all too well that the right amount of patinated elements on a watch can lead to a price premium. But when does patina go too far? Fo.................. 02.07.22 More
Golfer Nelly Korda rises to the #1 ranking while wearing Richard Mille
Richard Mille stands apart from other manufacturers by having ambassadors who actually wear their timepieces while engaging in their sport. The watches are designed to withstand heavy shock, whether on a motor-racing track, tennis court, or golf course. Considering how coveted Richard Mille timepieces are right now, it is nice to have tried and tes.................. 02.07.21 More
Nick Kenyon
After two of the most enjoyable years of my working life, today is my last day at Time+Tide. It’s a bittersweet feeling: bitter because of how I’ll miss the T+T team, but sweet with the knowledge that Time+Tide is in such a strong position as I say goodbye. I’m off to write about a wider range of topics (don’.................. 02.07.21 More
That time Adam Craniotes told us about his JLC
Time+Tide
Editor’s note: If you spend more than a few minutes in that wonderful (and terrifying) thing that is the watch community, you’ll quickly become familiar with the larger-than-life figure that is Adam Craniotes. Today we found out that Adam has just become the Editor-in-Chief of Revolution USA, for which he has our heartfel.................. 02.07.19 More
LIST: Our favourite watches of Only Watch 2019
Nick Kenyon
The eighth edition of Only Watch is underway, with the release of the unique pieces offered by the 50 brand partners. After raising 40 million Swiss francs in the last seven editions, Only Watch is one of the most important charity auctions on the calendar, with Only Watch raising money for research into muscular dystrophy. The wat.................. 02.07.19 More
Dialled in the 10 most interesting watch dials of 2018
Nick Kenyon
As we naturally personify the objects we come into contact with, the hour and minute indicators on a watch become articulating hands, and the dial becomes a face. Just as we will closely study the faces of the people around us, we search for meaning in the faces of our watches as we read the time, giving watchmakers huge incentive .................. 02.07.19 More
6 of the best women's watches of 2018
Nick Kenyon
Half a decade ago,?Time+Tide published a story, citing that by 2020 there would be more female millionaires in Britain than male, leaving it to the brands to respond to this shift. As we also mentioned here, women’s watches are so often an afterthought from brands, typically taking a men’s model and either shrinking it .................. 02.07.19 More
Vacheron Constantin Cornes de Vache 1955: Classical Cow Horns Video Review
Felix Scholz
Editor’s Note: Vacheron Constantin has just announced a new, pink?gold?version of its?distinctive Cornes de Vache 1955 chronograph. The platinum model released at Watches & Wonders last year was a real stand-out – elegant in every way – though I have to say I think I prefer the luxe gold tones of this version.................. 02.07.16 More
Tissot T-Touch Expert Solar In-depth Review
Felix Scholz
The story in a secondThe T-Touch boasts more functions than you can poke a stick at, is powered by the sun and looks like something you'd actually want to wear. It's a pretty smart watch.The big questionHow will the T-Touch, one of the original smart' watches fare against the new breed of connected devices?The first thing I think .................. 02.07.15 More
Most expensive quartz watches | BUYING GUIDES
Buffy Acacia
Created in the pursuit of accuracy, it didn't take long for quartz watches to decimate the Swiss watch industry for their affordability, reliability, and variety. That said, the very first Seiko Astron was intended as a luxury watch with a solid gold case, and there's always been desire for the convenience of quartz in a fine jewe.................. 02.06.24 More
Oris H?lstein Edition 2024 | INTRODUCING
Buffy Acacia
The Oris H?lstein Edition 2024 coincides with the brand's 120th anniversary.It's Oris' first time releasing a black-on-black watch, as well as using the Calibre 400 with a diving bezel.The in-house Calibre 400 has a 120-hour power reserve and is regulated to -3/+5 seconds per day.Oris is fairly unique among Swiss brands. Despite r.................. 02.06.24 More
New releases from Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille, Breitling and more
Pietro Pilla
It was a great week for high-end chronographs, with both Parmigiani Fleurier and MB&F releasing two very different examples of artisanal watchmaking, but sharing a similar colour palette. We were also treated to an unexpected, Genta-designed reissue from Credor, an ultra-light RM for Rafa, and a celebratory Voutilainen tourbil.................. 02.06.24 More
Oris takes us on a trip to the past with the H?lstein Edition 2022
Ricardo Sime
In the town of H?lstein, 118 years ago, Oris was founded. Since then, the brand has been a darling of collectors, championing the idea of making watches for people of every persuasion. With mantras such as robustness, dependability and affordability, it’s no wonder the brand continues to see success. As a celebration of how .................. 02.06.22 More
Watches & Wonders: People's Choice Awards "Actually New"
Recap: after this year’s Watches & Wonders, Wei Koh of Revolution, Robert-Jan Broer of Fratello, Frank Geelen of Monochrome, and our very own Andrew McUtchen of Time+Tide came together to talk, slash, argue over which were the best releases. They selected their faves in four different categories and then asked viewers and readers to make .................. 02.06.21 More
Drake's most low-key watch is still the wristwear of a stone-cold baller
Nick Kenyon
As you’d expect from a musical superstar, the Drake watch collection is spectacular. From Richard Mille to Patek Philippe, Drake seems to have just about every desirable watch there is. It’s such a good collection in fact, we once compared it to the collection of Jay-Z, who is no horological slouch himself. But what is .................. 02.06.21 More
AFL superstar Dustin Martin partners with Kennedy for eye-catching, heavily tattooed campaign
Nick Kenyon
Melbourne might be considered the most liveable city in the world, but it is also an unusual one. It's unusual because it contains some of the most passionate sports fans on the planet, who support a game (Australian Rules Football) that only has one national league – the AFL. Despite being played in a country with just 25 mi.................. 02.06.21 More
Andrew McUtchen
When the price tag of a wristwatch is more akin to a house or a McLaren supercar, there are a certain amount of bells and whistles you want to see. With A. Lange & S?hne’s Zeitwerk Minute Repeater in white gold, there may not be bells, but you can see the aggressively sculpted hammers striking the snaking gongs in an .................. 02.06.20 More
EVENT: Australian legends at the legendary launch of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris?
Felix Scholz
Earlier this week, Jaeger-LeCoultre held the Australian launch of their brand new Polaris collection at Carriageworks in Sydney, and it was to borrow Neil Patrick Harris’ line legendary.In watchland, the Polaris is a legend in its own right (a watch I incidentally had the pleasure of seeing in its various stages of assembly).................. 02.06.18 More
EDITOR'S PICK: Last year we predicted 9 vintage reissues to be released in 2018. So how did we do?
Felix Scholz
Editor’s note: Speculation is, by definition, risky. But it’s also fun. And here at T+T we don’t speculate on shares or cryptocurrency no, we make guesses on watch releases. So last year we made nine semi-educated guesses as to what watches we’d see this year … and we didn’t do so well. If you&#.................. 02.06.18 More
Longines Heritage 1945: Winter Warmers
Felix Scholz
Editor’s Note: Simple vintage looks, rich tones, a brushed dial and a cinnamon suede strap to die for, all for a very reasonable price. The Longines Heritage 1945 it’s the perfect watch for a crisp winter’s day.?One of the highlights on our Baselworld calendar is seeing what heritage re-release Longines has cooke.................. 02.06.17 More
Panerai Luminor Marina 1950 Carbotech Ref. PAM00661
Ben Zachariah
After a surprisingly quiet SIHH, Panerai chose to reveal a host of new models at an exclusive event just four months later in Florence. There's a lot of new wrist-candy on offer, but one particular piece caught our collective eye – the Luminor Marina 1950 Carbotech, or PAM00661 if reference numbers are more your thing.Carbo.................. 02.06.16 More
We explore Baume & Mercier's Watches & Wonders 2025 releases with new CEO Michael Guenoun
Jamie Weiss
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In a week full of flashy new watch releases and fierce competition among the biggest of big box brands, Baume & Mercier instead brought a bunch of solid, enthusiast-focused pieces to Watches and Wonders Geneva 2025 that we reckon will represent some of the savviest .................. 02.05.25 More
Cartier completely transforms Melbourne flagship boutique | NEWS
Borna Bosnjak
The Cartier boutique in the Paris end of Melbourne’s Collins Street has been a mainstay luxury destination since its opening. Always filled with all sorts of watches and jewellery, it has now expanded onto two floors that offer a much brighter and welcoming space, though one that is still decadent in its opulence.Interiors .................. 02.05.25 More
Best micro-rotor watches | BUYING GUIDES
Borna Bosnjak
The most common way of breaking down energy generation in a mechanical watch is to split categorisation between automatic and manual-winding watches. While the latter is pretty self-explanatory, in that the wearer must wind the watch themselves, an automatic watch can take on a few forms. There are entirely novel methods of gener.................. 02.05.25 More
We asked, you answered: would you wear the new Omega Speedmaster 38mm?
Russell Sheldrake
Many of you will remember the Omega’s release last week of the new Speedmaster 38mm line additions: adding gold, bigger diamonds and further bracelet options to its smaller chronograph line which has traditionally been aimed at women. To get better acquainted with this launch, the brand was kind enough to invite our own.................. 02.05.24 More