Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Duoface in pink gold review
Felix Scholz
Editor’s note: The Reverso is, hands down, one of the all-time classic watch designs. And now, the?Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Duoface in pink gold is double the fun with twice the dials …?Believe it or not, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso is one of the original sports watches. The oft-quoted origin story about this .................. 28.04.19 More
HANDS-ON: The Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Twin Beat Perpetual Calendar explained
Sandra Lane
To understand the Vacheron Constantin Twin Beat, we need to begin with a universal truth: in most areas of life, the most meaningful innovations are those that address real-life needs, solving practical problems in a sensible way. And those solutions come through questioning orthodox assumptions.In the case of mechanical watches, t.................. 28.04.19 More
Spotted! By AG: Dispatch 9, April 2018 the Baselworld edition
Andy Green
Wow, what a whirlwind past month. The Time + Tide team again found themselves in the centre of the madness that is Baselworld. This year the fair might've been smaller, but we were there in full force, all nine of us. In between what felt like never-ending appointments, I managed to do some spotting. Here's what I saw.Watches of Ins.................. 28.04.18 More
IWC Portugieser History: Explaining the Legend Video
Felix Scholz
There's a good reason the Portugieser collection is one of IWC's most popular (in Australia at least). It's a big, commanding watch that nevertheless possesses a grace and charm that belies its large size. This combination makes it one of the go-to statement watches. But did you know that it's also got the weight of history behind.................. 28.04.17 More
Friday Wind-down: 28 April, 2017
Felix Scholz
We're calling it. Winter is here. We've broken out the light knits and switched the office AC from cool' to heat'. One thing that's not cooling down (see what I did there) is the always-exciting world of watch news. SIHH and Basel collections are starting to trickle into local markets, and now that the big fairs are out of the way.................. 28.04.17 More
Hublot Classic Fusion Berluti Video Review
Felix Scholz
We've said it before and we'll say it again. Hublot are masters of the well-executed partnership. From cricket to cars, they've crafted?success through smart collaborations. They're also the best in the business when it comes to integrating unconventional fabrics, textures and materials into their watches from traditional embroide.................. 28.04.16 More
Time+Tide take over Leica in London | FRIDAY WIND DOWN
Russell Sheldrake
On Wednesday evening we walked down to the Leica Mayfair store here in London and hosted an event to allow the local watch community to get to know Leica’s interesting watch offerings – a London version of the event that Jamie hosted in Melbourne late last year. We were joined by Henrik Ekdahl, the Managing Direct.................. 28.03.25 More
The smoky, sultry green Santos de Cartier novelties
Fergus Nash
The Santos de Cartier is now available in Smoky GreenThe new green dials can be purchased in the 40mm Large or 35mm Medium sizes.The blue dial model previously only available in a Large size is now also available in Medium.The trend of releasing as many green dials as possible may have passed a few years ago, but that doesn't mean .................. 28.03.23 More
The Patek Philippe 5178G-012 is a minute repeater with a stunning flinqu enamel dial
Fergus Nash
The Patek Philippe 5178G-012 impresses through its flinque blue Grand Feu enamel dial.The 40mm case is made from illustrious 18k white gold.The calibre R 27 PS features a 22k gold micro-rotor and a minute repeater complication.Being perhaps the most famous high-horology watchmaker of the current age, it's never going to be totally .................. 28.03.23 More
The Oris ProPilot X Kermit Edition is a monthly celebration of Fozzie Bear's best pal
Luke Benedictus
The Oris ProPilot X Kermit Edition features a date window in which Miss Piggy’s ex makes a monthly appearanceThe watch itself is based on the 39mm titanium ProPilot X Calibre 400Oris wanted to ensure the collaboration didn’t overpower the overall watch designGrowing up, I learned a British superstition that you're m.................. 28.03.23 More
The new Tudor Royal collection offers refined variation
Fergus Nash
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The new Tudor Royal models are paired with chocolate brown and salmon dials.There are four case sizes spanning from 28mm to 41mm.Each watch is available with or without diamond hour markers.Any time a design risk is taken, people could turn one way or another. The Tudor.................. 28.03.23 More
The new Tudor Black Bay GMT with a wintery white dial
Fergus Nash
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The Tudor Black Bay GMT is now available with an opaline white dial.Paired with the Snowflake hand set, it makes for a refreshing look.The blue and burgundy bezel looks more vibrant in contrast.Although last year's Watches & Wonders held thunderous announcements for.................. 28.03.23 More
The new Odysseus Chronograph is the first-ever automatic chronograph from A. Lange & S?hne
Four years after its introduction, the A.?Lange & S?hne Odysseus is now presented in a chronograph formatFirst-ever automatic chronograph?calibre for A. Lange & S?hne – the new L156.1 DATOMATIC? calibreBoutique exclusive limited edition of 100 pcs.I hesitate to use the phrase ‘alternative’ here. Upon its introduction four .................. 28.03.23 More
Luke Benedictus
There was always much to admire about the 2021 Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Small Seconds. The Reverso's standard Art-Deco charm was all present and correct with that winning mix of classicism and sharp formality. There were the fun colours (blue! burgundy! green!) that loosened the proposition up a touch and gave it a cont.................. 28.03.23 More
The Chopard Alpine Eagle 41 XPS is an ultra-thin, luxe take on a sporty proposition
Fergus Nash
The Chopard Alpine Eagle 41 XPS honours the Alps further with a Monte Rosa inspired dial.The calibre L.U.C 96.40-L is only 3.3mm thick, with the watch totalling 8mm.It’s also the second of Chopard’s movements to be granted a Geneva Seal, the first being the Alpine Eagle Flying Tourbillon.If you want to see what over 40 .................. 28.03.23 More
Patek Philippe introduces the Calatrava 5224R with a 24-hour dial
Borna Bosnjak
The Patek Philippe 5224R is slated to be the ultimate travel CalatravaIt pairs a slim micro-rotor calibre with a travel time complication and 24-hour displayAll the movement functions are operated via the crown via a patented systemThe travel time has become somewhat of a Patek Philippe signature over the years, with the globetro.................. 28.03.23 More
New dials, movements and clasps for the Tudor Black Bay 31/36/39/41 collection
Fergus Nash
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Tudor have overhauled their fixed-bezel Black Bay watches in steel.The new collection features modern in-house movements and the T-fit clasp.All watches are available in blue, anthracite, or champagne, with or without diamond markers.Following last year's Watches & .................. 28.03.23 More
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Chronograph mixes business and pleasure
Luke Benedictus
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Chronograph unites a chronograph with a double-sided displayDraws inspiration from the first Reverso Chronograph of 1996To showcase the chronograph movement, the dial is entirely skeletonisedReverso Tribute Chronograph pink goldThere's a strong argument to be made that the Jaeger-LeCoultre R.................. 28.03.23 More
IWC's Pilot's Watch line-up gets four new additions
Fergus Nash
For Watches & Wonders 2023, IWC have introduced three new references of IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph 41.Among the new trio are new cases in Oceana blue ceramic and 18k 5N gold.The Big Pilot's Watch Perpetual Calendar is also now available with a racing green dial.IWC releasing more variety of Pilot's Watches should never come .................. 28.03.23 More
Longines Elegant Collection is a modern ode to simplicity
Fergus Nash
Longines is a brand that knows how to use their heritage, which you would expect from the company with the world's oldest active registered trademark in the iconic winged hourglass. Even when a design is completely new and modern, their logo on the dial is just instantly tied to a lineage of watches that seems more integral to Long.................. 28.03.22 More
J Balvin eats hot wings and talks hot watches on Hot Ones
J Balvin is one the hottest Latin artists in the world with the Colombian musician commonly referred to as the ‘Prince of Reggaeton’. Selling over 35 million records worldwide, his status within the industry and high-income from his work allow him to engage with some of the most in-demand watches and brands in the world. His personal wa.................. 28.03.21 More
Thor Svaboe
First impressions: a stealth black UFO. perhaps? And then a red pulsating zig-zag that I feel like illustrating with a comic book “ZAP!”. This is my introduction to the Hamilton Ventura Elvis80 Skeleton. Fresh from being inspired by the vintage purity of the Intra-Matic chronograph we recently covered here, I was not ex.................. 28.03.21 More
Long read: Omega De Ville Co-Axial Escapement Limited Edition, a piece of watchmaking history
Nick Kenyon
George Daniels is almost universally recognised as the greatest watchmaker of his lifetime, and even if you haven’t heard of him, you might have seen evidence of his work on the dial of millions of Omega watches around the world the words CO-AXIAL. His most significant contribution to watchmaking was the development of his co.................. 28.03.20 More
VIDEO: Hublot shine at a dull Baselworld 2019 with a brand new model and more
Andrew McUtchen
At a Baselworld that failed to excite on many levels, Hublot revved up crowds with an entirely new model, a 90th?birthday collaboration that is anything but for the elderly, a totally bonkers tattooist tie-in and a Spirit of Big Bang that is a true blue beauty.Hublot Classic Fusion Ferrari GTLet's cut the suspense and kick off .................. 28.03.19 More
VIDEO: Colour, controversy and a streamlined case Felix's top Basel 2019 watches under $10,000
Felix Scholz
Baselworld 2019 was a fairly subdued affair, but that didn't stop me from ferreting out three (very very different) pieces that reminded me what my love of watches was all about.?Tudor Black Bay P01Yup, I know. All y'all were very much not into this piece. And you know what, on paper (or Instagram, as the case might be), I was wit.................. 28.03.19 More
HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Titanium Chronograph 42mm a more compact bang
Justin Mastine-Frost
Amidst the pile of big and bold Hublot offerings at Baselworld 2018, it was a pleasant surprise to see a rare level of conservatism land on the table in the form of a more compact Big Bang Unico Chronograph four references measuring 42mm in diameter, offered in King Gold, King Gold and ceramic, titanium and ceramic, and th.................. 28.03.18 More
My Brequet Type XXI 3817 Jared's Watch Story
Andrew McUtchen
There are watches you see that have an immediate impact, but then the feeling fades. You see the same watch some years later and you can remember thinking it was amazing, but sometimes the desire to own it is gone. The opposite happened when I spotted?Jared's Breguet Type XXI 3817, which was released at Baselworld last year. It.................. 28.03.17 More
Bell & Ross BR-X1 RS17 Inspired by an F1 Steering Wheel Hands-on Review
Felix Scholz
Two of the most visible trends at Basel 2017 have been bright colours and unusual materials. For their second collection in collaboration with the Renault Sport Formula One team,?Bell & Ross’?BR-X1 combines both in one big, bold package.The chassis for this popping Bell & Ross is the large BR X1 case, in lightweight,.................. 28.03.17 More
5 Hublot Watches That Bucked the Trends at Baselworld 2017 Video
Felix Scholz
The dust is settling on Baselworld 2017, and we're finally able to step back from the excitement and drama to have a bit more of an objective look at the fair as a whole. And it appears that, overwhelmingly, brands have been playing it calm and cautious. Fewer complications than usual were presented, but?smartly priced steel watch.................. 28.03.17 More
Horological Society of New York 2025 Charity Auction | FRIDAY WIND DOWN
Borna Bosnjak
What’s even better than just buying a new watch? Buying one to benefit someone else, of course, like in the case of a charity auction! You can do just that if you take part in the annual event hosted by the Horological Society of New York and Christie’s on March 22nd, with more than just watches up for grabs.Oris has .................. 28.02.25 More
Franck Muller Long Island Evolution Master Jumper | HANDS ON
Franck Muller is the self-proclaimed master of complications, a brand founded in 1987 that already has over 50 world premieres and patents under its belt. Whether traditional high complications like perpetual calendars or tourbillons, or wild ones like the Crazy Hours or the Master Lighter, the brand has a ton of complex horological know-how. First.................. 28.02.25 More
Best left-handed watches | BUYING GUIDES
Buffy Acacia
As Time+Tide's resident southpaw, or mollydooker if you're a fellow Aussie, I thought I’d take the opportunity to write about the best left-handed watches (although I recently converted wrists…) Ironically, putting the crown on the left-hand side of the case is actually better for right-handed people who don't want any.................. 28.02.25 More
Five of the best action-movie watches you can still buy at retail
Watches in film, whether or not snobbish enthusiasts are willing to admit it to themselves, are some of the biggest motivators for people to get into watch collecting. First you fall in love with one watch, say the Submariner after watching Sean Connery suavely save the day. But, like a bag of potato chips, you start with one only to find you have .................. 28.02.23 More
Fergus Nash
What's travel, I hear you ask? Believe it or not, there's an activity which means you can leave your home, and go somewhere else! Sadly, that’s an opportunity that many of us have been denied over the last couple of years due to Covid, but now the world is open again, it’s time to dust off that passport.?If you're looki.................. 28.02.22 More
Great 'Grams: The Cartier edition
Nick Kenyon
As you might have picked up if you follow me on Instagram (@nick.kenyon), I have a soft spot for design-focused watches, generally on the smaller side of 40mm and especially those that are vintage. As a result, one of my favourite brands is Cartier, thanks to the strength and consistency that has been present in their designs for m.................. 28.02.20 More
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris our live video review
Felix Scholz
One of the strongest, all-round collections of SIHH was, without a doubt, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris. Coming off a strong 2017 lineup, JLC hit all the right notes with their brand new Polaris collection. While this five-strong family of watches is clearly influenced by the Polaris of yore (for more on that, check out Andy's look.................. 28.02.18 More
Best world time watches | BUYING GUIDE
Jamie Weiss
In the watch world, practical solutions often evolve into intricate complications – and a prime example is the world time watch. Back in the late 1800s, Swiss watchmaker Emmanuel Cottier tackled a challenge posed by the Canadian Railway: tracking time across multiple time zones during cross-country journeys. Although Emmanuel.................. 28.01.25 More
New releases from Bremont, Hermes, H. Moser & Cie and more
Pietro Pilla
In this week’s selection, we have a British watchmaker collaborating with a new spy film, a Swiss brand releasing a solid gold piece with an exceptional jade dial, and a French brand pairing diamonds and blue mother of pearl. We also continue to see some novelties celebrating the upcoming Lunar New Year, but the volume of LN.................. 28.01.24 More
Earlier this week, it was reported that Patek Philippe had discontinued the hottest luxury watch on the market after 15 years: the Nautilus 5711/A. The news was rather shocking when you consider the fact the watch commanded a speculated eight year waitlist – and that is assuming you had earned the privilege of being added to the queue. Alongs.................. 28.01.21 More
Thor Svaboe
I did choose to be very optimistic in my story last week about the astounding Vacheron Constantin Tour de L'Ile reaching a cool record $3 million to kick off a healthy 2021. The estimate was set at Antiquorum's Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces?in Monaco to a spread of $1.8 – $3 million. But the watch didn't make it &.................. 28.01.21 More