INSIGHT: Spies, dives, and an Academy prize a brief Blancpain history of the dive watch
Cameron Wong
They say legends aren't born, they're made. And the immortal story of the archetypal diver's watch, Blancpain's Fifty Fathoms, is as legendary as they come. Beginning with tales of clandestine underwater missions and Oscar-winning performances.Original Blancpain Fifty FathomsFollowing a long and ultimately unsuccessful search for .................. 01.11.18 More
TAG Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 7 GMT Hands-on Review
Cameron Wong
With the long-awaited reissue of the Autavia topping the news out of TAG Heuer this year, there was yet another update to one of their reliable mainstays the Aquaracer. While it's not unusual for a brand to make changes to a model every year or so, the past few years we've seen the Aquaracer steadily evolve, with a series of small.................. 01.11.17 More
Time+Tide Join James Magnussen's Movember Team
Andrew McUtchen
To support Movember, either donate to Hamish’s team – Mo’rice Lacroix – captained by James Magnussen, or buy one of only 14 Limited Edition Pontos S models, replete with a white mo on the dial.Time+Tide’s digital producer, Hamish, has joined the current 100m freestyle world champion James Magnussen.................. 01.11.14 More
New releases from Nomos Glashutte, Louis Vuitton, Cartier and more
Pietro Pilla
This week’s selection includes a very wide variety of shapes, sizes and styles. From colourful watches with innovative materials to more conservative layouts and tones, there is certainly a bit of something for everyone. Summer is coming to an end in the Northern Hemisphere, and is now just beginning Down Under – so, d.................. 01.10.23 More
Letting go of a grail: Why I am selling my near-perfect Omega Speedmaster
D.C. Hannay
I never thought these words would come out of my mouth, but I am letting go of one of the holiest grails in my collection, my near-mint Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch. If you know me, you'll know this is one of the most out of character things I have done in all my time collecting watches. I might need to lie down after t.................. 01.10.23 More
How I managed to buy the MoonSwatch full set at retail price
Luke Benedictus
Ronald Chew (aka Horologym) is a watch collector based in Singapore. But he’s also one of the few people in the world who has managed to beat the queues and the flippers to assemble a complete set of the MoonSwatch. What makes this achievement even more impressive is that Ronald didn’t spend big on the secondary mar.................. 01.10.22 More
Miracle restoration of a burnt-out Omega
Luke Benedictus
From rags to riches or hero to zero, the redemption narrative is one of the most powerful storytelling arcs there is. And it turns out to be just as effective when applied to inanimate objects, too.?How else to explain the dizzying success of tool-restoration videos on YouTube in which the rusted up carcass of an ancient chains.................. 01.10.21 More
4 watches to check out from eBay and their September sale ending today
Time+Tide
Whether due to the pandemic, or the nuances of sourcing pieces at retail, many watch buyers look to buy from a distance online in favor of making a deal in the metal. It is also the medium where informed buyers can find the best deals, whether pre-owned, or even new, at a discount. Seasoned collectors will caution newcomers to the da.................. 01.10.21 More
Watches inspired by the 1920s 5 watch designs from the '20s that still roar from the wrist
Fergus Nash
Whether you're a history buff, or just have a big budget for your costume parties, owning a historic timepiece can be a truly special experience. To identify with such an antiquated time period doesn't just fulfil a niche curiosity in the old, but it connects us directly to a time of great innovation and exploration aspects of watc.................. 01.10.20 More
INTRODUCING: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Mariner Memovox
James Robinson
Although it's never really taken off as an uber-popular complication like a chronograph or moonphase, the alarm function of JLC's Memovox watches has, since they were first unveiled in 1968, been exceedingly practical. But it's a complication that's usually been found in the watchmaker's daintier, and perhaps less practical, dre.................. 01.10.20 More
James Robinson
Jaeger-LeCoultre is widely regarded as making some of the finest dress watches on the market. But for those not familiar with the Le Sentier firm's full collection, JLC also makes a very good stainless steel sports watch the Polaris. And now the legacy watchmaker has decided to up the ante with the Polaris, broadening its breadt.................. 01.10.20 More
Vacheron Constantin's Christian Selmoni on watch design
Time+Tide
Editor’s note: This interview is an old one, from SIHH 2015, and the Harmony is a watch that isn’t a massive focus for Vacheron Constantin right now, but the brand’s Creative Director, Mr Christian Selmoni, is one of the most articulate and interesting creative minds in the watch business, and definitely worth a rea.................. 01.10.19 More
Even more style than the titanium the black ceramic Bulgari Octo Finissimo explained by its designer
Andrew McUtchen
There is no designer in the watch game like Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani. He is sketching, pardon the millennial turn of phrase here, literally all of the time. When he's being interviewed. When he's in a room by himself waiting to be interviewed (I disturbed him in the act as I was early). And, you suspect, when he's having h.................. 01.10.19 More
EDITOR'S PICK: 5 sports luxury watches that deliver on both fronts
Felix Scholz
Editor’s note: The watch industry is, in general, pretty big on segmentation. According to them, we should be wearing something different for every different activity in our lives. But that way madness lies. I’m a fan of watches that fit a range of purposes, and ranges don’t come much wider than sports AND luxury.................. 01.10.18 More
10 Actors Wearing the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso
Andrew McUtchen
I'm no prop master, but I know when I'd reach for a Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso to dress a character's wrist. It would be when they had a scene in a suit. It would be at a point in their character trajectory where they were at peak confidence, when their outward style is tapping into the classic, the iconic, the timeless. And also.................. 01.10.17 More
Bell & Ross BR 01 Instrument de Marine Hands-on Review
Felix Scholz
If Bell & Ross's Skull Bronze implicitly referenced the golden age of exploration with its nautical case material, the BR 01 Instrument de Marine is far more explicit in its influence. This distinctive watch is inspired by marine chronometres, naval timekeeping devices that were crucial for navigation in a pre-electronic age t.................. 01.10.16 More
Piaget: Behind the Brand Video
Felix Scholz
We speak to Piaget’s International Communications & Marketing Director, Chabi Nouri, about the spirit of “joy and positivity” that underscores the brand’s Watches & Wonders?collection – especially the elegant Limelight Stella................... 01.10.15 More
Montblanc at Watches & Wonders We Go Hands-on
Felix Scholz
Montblanc have made a name for themselves in recent years by releasing strong, cohesively themed collections, and what they've brought to Watches & Wonders is another sure and steady expansion of their increasingly reliable reputation. Expanding on the pillars of navigation, exploration and calendar complications Montblanc hav.................. 01.10.15 More
Omega De Ville Trsor: George Clooney's Wedding Watch Watchspotting Video
Andrew McUtchen
Yes, it’s confirmed. George Clooney wore an Omega De Ville Tresor at his wedding. But that’s not the story. The story is that he could have worn?anything?from the Omega stable and it would have made sense.But first, just put yourself in George Clooney’s position for a moment. You’re an Omega ambassador. .................. 01.10.14 More
Best skeleton watches | BUYING GUIDE
Jamie Weiss
Being immersed in the watch space can sometimes feel like a never-ending conversation about market values, flex culture and the perfect watch diameter. While these are all valid topics, they can sometimes distract us from what’s truly special about mechanical watches. The combination of gears, springs, and human engineering t.................. 01.09.24 More
Sotheby's Fine Watches Auction: Zach picks 5 lots to keep an eye on
Watch collectors love the hunt for their next watch, and auctions are a great place to find the next dream reference you desire. Sure, it can be intimidating at times, with high-profile lots going for exorbitant amounts of money, but these auctions typically have very large catalogues with hundreds of lots. For example, the upcoming Sotheby’s.................. 01.09.23 More
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: The full down-low on the Time+Tide Watch Discovery Studio
Borna Bosnjak
What a week it’s been. Mere days after announcing that our Watch Discovery Studio is open to the public, we’ve already seen many of you visit, experiencing the brands we carry and chatting all things watches. So, before anything else, thank you for your ongoing support. For those who haven’t braved the rainy Mel.................. 01.09.23 More
VIDEO: We have the new Tudor Pelagos 39 in our hand!
Time+Tide
You know that thought experiment you do at night when you’re trying to get to sleep? The one where you’re trying to design a hybrid watch with all your favourite details – not too big, not too heavy, no date window, not too extortionately priced, decent water resistance and so on and so forth? Well, it turns out tha.................. 01.09.22 More
GENEVA WATCH DAYS: Ulysse Nardin
D.C. Hannay
At Geneva Watch Days, Ulysse Nardin is making a multicoloured splash with the introduction of two sporty new models to their Blast and Diver lines. Ulysse Nardin has long been known for their bold, can’t-take-your-eyes-off-them designs (like the avant-garde Freak series), and these new variants are inspired by the iridescent,.................. 01.09.22 More
INTRODUCING: The 2021 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore reinvigorates the original design
In 1989, designer Emmanuel Gueit, who, at the time, worked for Audemars Piguet, presented a conceptual sketch that introduced a more robust take on the classic Genta designed Royal Oak. Its design, later realised for commercial release in 1993, came at a time where bigger and bulkier watches really spoke to a younger generation and their sense of h.................. 01.09.21 More
What Sealed The Deal Travis Mahoney's Omega Speedmaster Mark II 'Rio 2016'
Nick Kenyon
Representing your country at the Olympic Games is the dream of just about every kid who grows up doing a sport, especially Australian kids and swimming. The likes of Ian Thorpe, Grant Hackett and Michael Klim did wonders to boost the popularity of the sport in the Land Down Under, producing a fresh crop of talented young swimmers, .................. 01.09.19 More
TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 Chronograph in depth review
Time+Tide
Editor’s note: Some watches you can’t get out of your head, and the fun and friendly TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 Chronograph from 2018 is one such watch. We can’t get over those pops of colour!The story in a second: Classic Carrera. More colour.If you spend more than a few minutes in the sometimes crazy world of wa.................. 01.09.19 More
LIST: 5 watch executives to follow on Instagram
Andy Green
2018 is a fascinating time to be a watch collector, and as we can all agree social media has an impact on the hobby we all love. This impact has been felt?at all levels, whether that be market prices of specific hot watches', an increase in consumer influence over the design of watches, and the way watches are not only announced but.................. 01.09.18 More
Friday Wind-down: 1 September, 2017 Gaga-gate Edition
Felix Scholz
Today is less of a wind down and more of a recovery. Last night we hosted a small gathering of some of our favourite watch lovers. Drinks were had, canapes were consumed, watches were ogled, fondled and ‘grammed, and new friends were found. Thanks to everyone who came! But that was last night. Today we’re trying to get.................. 01.09.17 More
Bell & Ross BR 01 Burning Skull Hands-on Review
Felix Scholz
Bell & Ross has a thing for skulls. Since 2009 they've regularly enjoyed the danse macabre (or dance of death if your French is a little dusty). Of course, being Bell & Ross there's an aviation link the skull is a symbol commonly used by US Airborne Divisions. But as the years pass, the brand has taken the basic concept of.................. 01.09.16 More
Best sailing watches | BUYING GUIDE
Russell Sheldrake
Whenever I think of sailing, I automatically get images of JFK standing aboard a handsome sailboat in a well-fitted polo and a Cartier Tank on the wrist. However, his choice in wristwear probably wasn’t the most practical for his chosen past time. While I would never dream of trying to give someone like JFK sartorial ad.................. 01.08.24 More
INTRODUCING: The Bulgari Octo Roma WorldTimer 103486
Fergus Nash
Bulgari's Octo Finissimo tends to steal the limelight a fair bit, seemingly making headlines whenever a new version is released. The Octo Roma may not garner the same amount of attention or record-breaking mentions, but it's an equally important range for those who may prefer a slightly more restrained design language and something.................. 01.08.22 More
How I settled upon the watch I would pass down to my son
Ricardo Sime
In the seven years I've been collecting watches, I've been lucky enough to hear so many stories about unique timepieces being passed down through generations. There was a time where at almost every event I went to, someone would regale me with stories about that special person whose watch they now posses and cherish. Sons, daughte.................. 01.08.21 More
5 watches that look good on any strap
Fergus Nash
It's no secret that watches are expensive items. Whether it's a $100 quartz Seiko or a $10,000 Rolex, you're always trying to get the most for your money. By far the easiest way to eke out some extra value is to get a good collection of straps, so you can easily match your watch to certain occasions, or just change up its personali.................. 01.08.20 More
The 11 most exciting chronographs of 2018
Time+Tide
For some, money is no object. For most, this is far from the case, but still an enjoyable intellectual exercise of “what if”. So, what if you win the lottery, and after taking care of the dull administrative duties (mortgage, student loan, etc), you decide to treat yourself to a couple of nice watches and, in this hypothe.................. 01.08.19 More
IWC Big Pilot Edition 'Right Hander'? review
Felix Scholz
This is one of those watches that makes so much sense I'm amazed it didn't exist until now. But before we dive into the details of the IWC Big Pilot Edition Right-Hander', let's step back and have a quick recap on the Big Pilot.?The Big Pilot is a watch with two distinct histories. The first iteration of this story was the origina.................. 01.08.19 More
Felix Scholz
Now that we're more than halfway through, I think we can all admit that 2019 has been a bit of an odd one, as far as years go. If you had told past Felix that a slender steel quartz Cartier would be one of the best watches of the year, he would have scoffed.?But here we are, and here is the Cartier Santos-Dumont. It is, as you'll .................. 01.08.19 More
5 presentation dials that ruined perfectly good watches.
Felix Scholz
Editor’s note: The other day, Nick popped into the office with his latest pick-up, a fairly awesome Seiko with a custom ‘Gator Bowl’ dial, which got me to thinking about custom dials, particularly those with corporate logos. They seemed to have had quite a moment in the past, but that time has definitely passed. .................. 01.08.19 More
CHAMPAGNE: It's our 2000th post and all you get is this list of our hottest hits...
Andrew McUtchen
I'd like to say I remember the first post we ever published on Time+Tide. But I have no idea. Was it a hello world' that spelled out our sparkling vision? A watch review of something released early in 2014? Your guess really is as good as mine. That seems pretty average on my part and easily remedied with a quick search but tod.................. 01.08.18 More
Chris Edwards: The Australian Cartier Drive Man Video Interview
Ceri David
Time for an existential question, folks: What drives you? Granted, it's early in the working week, and ‘Would you like another coffee?’ is hard enough to deal with as a proposition, but the notion of personal drive is on our mind. Bear with us while we explain.Earlier in the year we introduced you to the Drive de Cartier.................. 01.08.16 More