Hublot Big Bang Unico SAXEM Green | HANDS ON
Jamie Weiss
Here's something to consider: when Hublot was birthed back in the 1980s, synthetic sapphire was only just starting to become a commonplace watch crystal material, with the vast majority of watchmakers still opting to use acrylic or glass. These days, not only are sapphire crystals the industry standard, but high-end watchmakers are.................. 02.02.24 More
We finally have a IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph 41 with black dial
Borna Bosnjak
Black?quietly makes its debut within the standard IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 collection.This latest iteration of the 2021 model measures in at 41mm in diameter and 51.8mm lug-to-lug.The watch features IWC’s 69835 calibre and the brand’s patented EasX-CHANGE system.The Pilot’s Watch is arguably the br.................. 02.02.23 More
A Man's Open Letter to the Bulgari Serpenti Misteriosi
Editor’s note: When I was in Dubai recently for Dubai Watch Week, I had the chance to try on a Bulgari Serpenti in rose gold and white ceramic. The owner of the watch, Eleonor of @theiofj was more than happy to oblige, and I swapped her for my 15500 Royal Oak. It wasn’t just for a laugh. I had never seen the watch executed in white cera.................. 02.02.22 More
Three watches that show this billionaire GameStop investor has a formidable wrist game
Nick Kenyon
Chamath Palihapitiya is a name you might not have heard of a week ago but, thanks to his very public support of the GameStop share trading controversy, it’s now significantly more recognisable. He began his career as an early senior executive at Facebook, before beginning his current venture as the billionaire founder of Soci.................. 02.02.21 More
Playing watch designer with the Hublot Strap Customiser Tool
Watch manufacturers usually get it right when it comes to their factory configurations. But people’s tastes vary a lot.? Sometimes you might feel a design could use a touch more flair or may even need to be scaled back a bit. Buyers normally have to rely on their imaginations to play dress up with their strap monsters, often buying straps onl.................. 02.02.21 More
INTRODUCING: The Piaget Polo Skeleton watch is now 30% thinner
The Piaget Polo was first introduced in 1979, inspired by the jet-setting lifestyle and where luxury met sport. Its release coincided with Piaget becoming a sponsor for Polo tournaments around the world. Yves Piaget personally loved to attend these events, their glamour, sport, and spontaneity inspiring the Polo watch design. The Piaget Polo watch .................. 02.02.21 More
Up close with the Longines Master Collection
Time+Tide
Editor’s note: The Longines Master Collection is one of the current pillars of the brand, offering you everything you want in a classic dress watch, but in a modern package and at a sensible price. Andrew took a closer look at the full collection just as it was hitting its stride, and it is certainly worth watching if you are c.................. 02.02.20 More
INSIGHT: Designing A. Lange & S?hne part 2, the detail in the dial
Felix Scholz
There are few dials as instantly recognisable in the world of modern watchmaking as that of the Lange 1. This circular watch, with its off-centre hours and minutes dial, subsidiary seconds, power reserve and that instantly recognisable big date. In the opinion of Caragh McKay, watches and jewellery director at Wallpaper* (and foun.................. 02.02.18 More
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Calendar Video Review
Felix Scholz
For Jaeger-LeCoultre, SIHH 2016 was all about the Reverso. Their gentrified sports watch turns 85 this year and, proving that you can indeed grow old gracefully, the brand released a series of very handsome tribute pieces. In fact, JLC have launched an entire new Tribute line, a collection that builds on the momentum of the extrem.................. 02.02.16 More
Pre-Baselworld 2015: Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra James Bond Spectre Limited Edition Announced
Felix Scholz
The new Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra James Bond Spectre Limited Edition.James Bond and the Easter Bunny?have one thing in common. The marketing material comes earlier every year. The new Bond film, Spectre,?comes out in November but already we're seeing the promotional tie-ins. Today Omega have announced their latest Bond limited ed.................. 02.02.15 More
TAG Heuer is back in Formula 1 as official timekeeper | NEWS
Borna Bosnjak
Picture this. It’s 1971, and as Jacky Ickx and Clay Regazzoni roar past in their flat-12 Ferraris, a team of boffins are sitting in the pitlane and recording data on the new Le Mans Centigraph. Heuer is already a known quantity in the paddock, with race-winning drivers strutting around with shiny, golden Carrera 1158 CHNs o.................. 02.01.25 More
Most controversial watches in your collection | WATCH CULTURE
Buffy Acacia
As a long-time lover of the weird and wonderful, I'll always support a controversial choice. Whether it was buying a Cartier Pasha instead of a modern Omega Seamaster or replacing my Tank Basculante with a $15 Citizen from an op shop, I know what it's like to make decisions most watch enthusiasts would cringe at. But it's those wa.................. 02.01.25 More
The three watches Jamie wore most in 2023 Citizen, Tudor, Lip
Jamie Weiss
Six months into being Time+Tide’s Australian Editor and phew… It’s been a wild ride. I moved cities, hosted my first T+T event, and wore a f*ckton of cool watches. I thought I was already pretty obsessed with watches, but working with the passionate and knowledgeable T+T team day in, day out – and being cons.................. 02.01.24 More
The best watches of 2023 | LISTS
Time+Tide
Editor’s note: Before 2024 fully kicks off, a year in which we hope there are a ton of new and exciting novelties, the Time+Tide editorial team has come together to each declare what their favourite watch release of 2023 was. Some of us understood the assignment better than others and picked just one watch, while others found t.................. 02.01.24 More
Henry Zwartz
When Luke, our Editor here at Time and Tide, asked for an article on our top five new watch releases of 2021 back in December, my first thought was: “Uh-oh, 2021 is almost over already!” I am not sure about you, but last year left me a little bleary-eyed. Like one of those “stay for one drink” parties that .................. 02.01.22 More
2020 is done (Thank F*&$) 2021 please be better
This year has sucked with the suction power of an industrial vacuum cleaner hoovering up a barrel full of straws. So we all hope that 2021 salvages this grim situation with new opportunities, experiences and an overall healthier world. Considering the chaos of the year, watch releases were actually pretty strong, yet there is always room for improv.................. 02.01.21 More
Why you should always buy your watches on a bracelet when you have the chance
Time+Tide
Very few watch straps are as integral to the overall look and feel of a watch as a bracelet can be. On occasions, the bracelet is as essential to the watch DNA as the watch head a continuation of the same concept, snaking around the wrist. The most famous bracelet design of all time probably belongs to the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, .................. 02.01.20 More
Nick's 5 favourite watches of 2019
Nick Kenyon
The more you look at different watches, the more critical you become, as you better understand what the watchmaker and designer were trying to achieve, and how successful they were at executing it in the final watch. This year, I got a lot of opportunities to handle hundreds of different watches, both new and vintage, and after thi.................. 02.01.20 More
IN-DEPTH: The Longines Conquest V.H.P. GMT Flash Setting
Justin Mastine-Frost
The story in a second: A rare case of quartz having legit enthusiast appeal, albeit in a clever, and very novel, fashion.Say it's quartz and countless watch nerds cringe; however, there have been some exceptions to the rule over the years. Of course, Grand Seiko Spring Drive calibers get a pass on account of the brand's ep.................. 02.01.19 More
Rado to Sponsor Brisbane International 2016 Tennis Tournament
Andrew McUtchen
I remember the moment with perfect clarity. It was the Australian Open, 1993, I was 17, and finally, FINALLY, I could prove to my squad (Ormond Tennis Club, what a crew)?that the Thor-like thunderbolt serves I had been throwing down with my right hand since the early 90s were 200km/h, if not more. There was a chance to serve in.................. 02.01.16 More
The most unique uses of lume in watchmaking | LISTS
Jamie Weiss
Lume, the commonly accepted shorthand for the luminous phosphorescent glowing solution applied on watch dials and other watch elements, is typically quite a functional addition to a watch to help you tell the time in low-light conditions. But not always. Humans are just monkeys in shoes, and our ape brains love cool glowy things &#.................. 01.12.24 More
New releases from Farer, Voutilanen, Louis Erard and more
Pietro Pilla
This was a great week for independent watchmaking, where we had brands experimenting not just with colours but with case shapes, materials and techniques as well. And don't be afraid of the price tag: many brands provide exceptional quality and creativity for a price you wouldn't expect. I’d particularly like to shout out Lo.................. 01.12.24 More
Travis Scott x AP launch first-ever brown ceramic Royal Oak | FRIDAY WIND DOWN
Ahead of the holiday season, things tend to heat up before we all cool down to hang out with family and usher in the new year. This week revealed some pretty big announcements, which I personally hope is just the beginning before 2023 comes to a close.It’s lit: Audemars Piguet x Cactus JackContinuing the legacy of Hip Hop collaborations born .................. 01.12.23 More
Talking collaboration watches with Robert-Jan Broer of Fratello Watches
Limited-edition collaborations in the watch industry are growing in popularity in 2020. We wanted to dig a bit deeper and get some behind-the-scenes insight on the sumptuous new hook-up between Fratello Watches and Oris. We can really only liken this combination to a glass of Bordeaux in a rich golden goblet for the wrist. I mean, look at it.Here, .................. 01.12.20 More
Oris and Fratello Watches team up with a Oris Big Crown Pointer Date LE
Who doesn’t love a good limited edition, especially when it’s in the form of an unlikely collaboration? There is something about acquiring a watch that’s not only beautiful but rare that makes it feel all the more special. Not all limited editions are created equal, of course, but when all the details are just right, the resulting.................. 01.12.20 More
Time+Tide
Editor’s note: A few months back, we announced that former Editor of GQ Australia, Mike Christensen, was to be our first European Editor. Based in London, Mike – who, confusingly, is actually English – has since been beavering away on an opening salvo of stories to properly introduce him, and his fine city, to you, .................. 01.12.20 More
Recommended watching: When NASA tested the OMEGA Speedmaster
James Robinson
There is a plethora of watches out there with an equally large amount of claims.First watch with a date complication. First watch with a GMT complication. First waterproof watch.However, of all the watches on sale today, the coolest claim surely has to be: “The first watch worn on the moon.”I’m sure that you wi.................. 01.12.19 More
7 exceptional watches at the next Sotheby's Australia auction
Nick Kenyon
Last time I covered a Sotheby’s Australia auction, it was my first time attending a watch auction, and while there were a number of highlights, the sale was heavily weighted towards jewellery. In December, however, Hamish Sharma, the Head of Jewels at Sotheby’s Australia, and his hardworking team have produced a sale th.................. 01.12.19 More
3 highlights from the Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers 2019 exhibition in Singapore
Andrew McUtchen
The Les Cabinotiers experience in Singapore, which combined lots of quality time in the company of Vacheron Constantin's Style and Heritage Director, Christian Selmoni, with a stunning tropical plantation style residence as a setting for the big watch reveals, really brought home one of the Holy Trinity' brand's key points of d.................. 01.12.19 More
IN-DEPTH: The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Skeleton Titanium Blue
Cameron Wong
The story in a second: So thin you can see through it.If you were to summarise Bulgari's approach to design and modern-day watchmaking, the Octo would be the result. In less than a decade, the Italian manufacturer has turned a single striking case design into an entire collection, evolving with each new model, and breaking records.................. 01.12.18 More
IWC Tribute to Pallweber Edition 150 Years
Cameron Wong
Mention the words digital watch and most minds instantly fill with images of G-Shocks or the trusty Casio calculator watch. However, long before the invention of those little battery-powered timekeepers, came the Pallweber pocket watch. Patented in 1883 by Salzburg-based watchmaker Josef Pallweber who then licensed his invention t.................. 01.12.17 More
Win Cool Gear from Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet and Nomos
Andrew McUtchen
The collection includes an Audemars Piguet branded Boom Boom! Speaker by Mathieu Lahanneur, a very, very colourful tie from Patek Philippe, a shiny Nomos?fountain pen, and some stationery to write on. The winner may also receive a Xmas decoration?with Felix entombed in it. We’ll see.If you hadn’t noticed, it’s.................. 01.12.16 More
Tissot Heritage 1936: Advent Calendar 2016
Felix Scholz
Deck the halls and dangle that tinsel, for the festive season is upon us once more. Join us in counting down the days until Christmas, with?Time+Tide’s very own advent calendar. While there’s no chocolate on offer (we’re actually giving away something much better), what we do have is a?series of our bitesize R.................. 01.12.16 More
Montblanc's Watchmaking Masterclass Event
Felix Scholz
Some months ago, Time+Tide's Sydney readers were given the opportunity to inspect and learn about Montblanc's high-end horology, complete with first-hand insights from Monsieur Julien Miribel head of Montblanc's Villeret prototype workshop. Well, last night was Melbourne's turn.Mr Miribel was back, and in fine form. The very first.................. 01.12.15 More
Omega's 'Night of Firsts' Opens Tonight in Melbourne
Andrew McUtchen
If you were lucky, or fanatical enough about OMEGA, to receive one of these golden tickets over the last few weeks then we’re tipping you’ll be excited. Because the day has arrived. Cue trumpets. ?The ‘Night of OMEGA firsts’, presented by OMEGA in association with the team at Time+Tide!It is an honour an.................. 01.12.14 More
The best 18th birthday watches | BUYING GUIDES
Tom Austin
Most 18 year olds will probably wonder why you need a watch when you have the latest iPhone, and that’s a fair point – if you’re purely looking for the time, that is. 18 is that coming-of-age milestone where most of us regarded ourselves as grown-ups, and grown-ups begin to learn a thing or two about sentimentality.................. 01.11.24 More
Hublot Big Bang Unico Golf Sky Blue Carbon
D.C. Hannay
Golf is big business, with an impact of over US$100 billion in the US alone for 2022. So naturally, the various accoutrements that go along with the sport, including high-tech clubs and accessories, also rake in plenty of cash. Among modern must-have toys for the well-heeled duffer, the Hublot Big Bang Unico Golf Carbon watch is ne.................. 01.11.23 More
INTRODUCING: The Zenith Defy Extreme Buddy Franklin Bespoke
The prices of luxury watches make collecting an expensive hobby. But the cost of these objects also have potential to help charitable causes as a result. Whenever I talk to high-end collectors – men like Kevin O’Leary from Shark Tank, for example – what they really want are things that are one of a kind. That are bespoke. And that.................. 01.11.22 More
3 spots in a week, the Vacheron Historiques 222 is a celeb favourite
Recently Patek Philippe ushered in their next era of the Nautilus with the new 5811/1G. The Nautilus, along with the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, has long been a celebrity favourite to own and wear. Vacheron Constantin meanwhile have not always enjoyed the same success in garnering the attention of the rich and famous. Lately though, this has begun t.................. 01.11.22 More
Vacheron Constantin Historiques American 1921 collection
The roaring 20s was a tumultuous time in America that included the aftermath of the First World War, prohibition and the infamous Wall St crash. But sometimes the most chaotic environments lead to a surging sense of creativity. The 1920s were certainly a productive time when it came to watches, with many of what we now consider to be?heritage desig.................. 01.11.21 More