INTRODUCING: Zenith DEFY El Primero 21 Carl Cox Edition
James Robinson
If Zenith’s showing at LVMH’s Dubai Watch Week is anything to go by, 2020 could well be the year of the eccentric collaboration for the Swiss watchmaker.Not only were members of the press treated to the unveiling of the handsome, if slightly odd, Zenith DEFY El Primero 21 Land Rover Edition, but they were also shown .................. 28.01.20 More
Game, Set, Watch: Tennis aces and their timepieces
James Robinson
The 2020 running of the Australian Open is well and truly into full … well, swing. And with the best tennis players in the world descending on Melbourne, we thought we’d take a look at watchmakers that have affiliations with the pro athletes because, after all, one of my favourite parts of the AO is seeing what the p.................. 28.01.20 More
13 of the best watches on bracelets from 2019
Nick Kenyon
Watches on bracelets are great for a multitude of reasons. They are both durable and comfortable, relatively easy to adjust and aren’t ruined if you go swimming with them … all pointing to it being hard to go wrong if you get a watch with a bracelet. Besides, it’s always better to buy your watch with a bracelet if.................. 28.01.20 More
Chief Conspirator at Discommon Neil Ferrier Who to Follow
Andy Green
Insta feed in need of some fresh inspiration? Step right this way, as we chat to one half of industrial designers Discommon, who've been making waves in just about every industry of late, with their collaborations and creations. Their promise: work with us and we will make exactly what is in your head.NAME: Neil FerrierOCCUPATION: C.................. 28.01.17 More
The best watch moments of 2024 | FRIDAY WIND DOWN
Jamie Weiss
As trite as it is to say, 2024 has been a massive year for the watch industry, but it’s been particularly monumental for us here at Time+Tide. So, as a departure from our usual Friday Wind Down fare, I thought it might be nice to take a quick look back at The Year That Was in watches, and reminisce on some of the highlights o.................. 27.12.24 More
Russell's most worn watches 2024 | LISTS
Russell Sheldrake
This has been a pretty big year for me. I started this job back in February as our first employee in Britain, and since then, I’ve been on the whirlwind ride that has been launching Time+Tide here in the UK. While helping to build this amazing team here in the Ol’ Blighty has kept me busy, I have also somehow foun.................. 27.12.24 More
D.C. Hannay
New hobbies rarely spring out of nowhere, and aesthetics aren't enough to build true love. Humans are storytellers, and that almost every watch brand scrambles to give its products some historical relevance or nostalgic tie-in is an attempt to legitimise their existence beyond being products in a shop. The Omega Speedmaster has nev.................. 27.12.24 More
The three watches I wore most in 2022:
D.C. Hannay
Any watch worth keeping in the collection has a story. Or at the least, a defined purpose. Some are sentimental: an heirloom, a gift, or one that marks a significant moment all fall under this category. Others are purely practical: the beaters. The quartz grab-and-gos. The piece you choose when you don't have time to agonise over t.................. 27.12.22 More
Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Blue Sapphire review
Fergus Nash
When the price of a watch crosses into six figures, you usually know that it's getting serious. The manufacturing, finishing, movement engineering, and even the strap are all expected to be on a totally new level to anything else. But, with great expense, also comes great freedom, as watch manufacturers can afford to spend way more.................. 27.12.21 More
Thor Svaboe
Which is the best Omega Speedmaster of all time? Our friends at Fratello Watches decided there was only one way to settle this one properly – by launching the Speedmaster World Cup. Over a gruelling tournament that lasted almost two months(!), 32 eager Speedies duked it out to determine who would be the ultimate victor. As wi.................. 27.12.20 More
HANDS-ON: the Rado Captain Cook Bronze Burgundy
Since its release, the Rado Captain Cook line has provided watch buyers with a robust option in the dive watch category at a pleasingly approachable price. The watches boast ceramic bezels, 300m water-resistant cases of varying materials, plus movements that last longer than many of their more expensive competitors. Yet despite such attributes, the.................. 27.12.20 More
Luke's 5 favourite watches of 2019
Luke Benedictus
I've certainly had less turbulent years. In 2019, I quit a stable job, hurled myself into start-up life and lived with my in-laws for 10 months (!) before moving into a house that can euphemistically be described as a renovator's delight. I changed a gazillion nappies and failed miserably to persuade my two sons aged one and tw.................. 27.12.19 More
LIST: Andy Green's favourite stories of 2017
Andy Green
As the year ends, the time has come to reflect, and reflect I shall. We published A LOT of content this year, and I've been tasked with the serious challenge of picking my top five. Well, here they are.HOW TO: Hide your watch obsession, 9 handy hintsFirst up is a piece I wrote personally, simply because I enjoyed writing it so much................... 27.12.17 More
Best of 2016: How to Buy a Watch When You're Drunk
Felix Scholz
Editor’s Note: It’s both unsurprising and disturbing that our cautionary guide to buying watches while on the sauce has been so popular this year. Equal parts fun and fact, with a dash of self-reflection, the resulting story is a biting brew with woody undertones and a kick in the tail. Enjoy responsibly.?We’re p.................. 27.12.16 More
A. Lange & S?hne Lange 1 In-depth Review
Felix Scholz
The story in a second:Lange give their icon a serious updateWhen it was first unveiled in 1994, no one had seen a watch quite like the Lange 1, with its distinct, geometrically harmonious dial. In subsequent years, the Lange 1 came to define the German brand's pure aesthetic and impeccable technical pedigree. A resolutely contempo.................. 27.12.15 More
REVIEW: The Maurice Lacroix Gravity
Felix Scholz
One of the watches that most impressed the entire Time+Tide team when we saw it at Baselworld was the Maurice Lacroix Gravity (it’s only just starting to his the shops). It's an impressive watch because it's so surprising. To be blunt this is not the sort of watch that Maurice Lacroix make they make crowd pleasing, everyday .................. 27.12.14 More
Chopard Alpine Eagle Sunburnt Red Australia Limited Edition
Jamie Weiss
Contemporary Australian First Nations art is really having a moment right now. Vincent Namatjira winning the Archibald Prize, Daniel Boyd’s major exhibition at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Rachael Sarra collaborating with Australia Post to commemorate the 1967 referendum… We’ve also started to see the watch.................. 27.11.23 More
Baume & Mercier Riviera 50th Anniversary
Jamie Weiss
Off the back of the Riviera Perpetual Calendar, Baume & Mercier release a second 50th-anniversary limited edition.Its blue-tinted sapphire crystal dial features a hidden ‘1973’ signature.A blue case ring adds extra differentiation while remaining subtle.Baume & Mercier have had a big year celebrating the 50th an.................. 27.11.23 More
GADA-OFF: The Longines Spirit Titanium vs the Tudor BB58. Which is the better daily wearer?
Editor’s Note: This article was?originally published back in January earlier this year, but, with our recent list of the team’s GADA (go anywhere do anything) watch picks, this article came back to mind. Two daily wearers, with competetive specs and their own tradeoffs. A very solid match-up, dive back into the debate below.When the new.................. 27.11.22 More
Our 5 picks from the (crazy) Longines Black Friday sale
Nick Kenyon
This year, Longines is jumping on board the Black Friday sales and, boy, are there deals to be had. With watches from across their different collections up for grabs, if you’ve been in the market for one of the Saint-Imier brand’s watches for a while and haven’t pulled the trigger, today is the day to scratch that.................. 27.11.20 More
HANDS-ON: The Longines Legend Diver Bronze makes warm metals cool again
Thor Svaboe
The Longines Legend Diver Bronze is a pitch-perfect, vintage-style diver. Yet somehow it’s failed to get the attention it deserves due, in part, because understatement is the name of its game. While the Rado Captain Cook turns heads with its lush colourways and the Oris Divers Sixty-Five makes noise with its ever-changing ite.................. 27.11.20 More
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Why collaboration is King, to the Moon and back, and the purity of the Portugieser
Nick Kenyon
The human race has evolved to the point it has, not thanks to strength, or speed, or even intelligence. The human race is where it is because of our ability to collaborate and work together. Any chimpanzee would easily physically overpower a human, but they cannot collaborate with groups of more than 150, while humans can form nati.................. 27.11.20 More
What Sealed The Deal Andreas's Omega Seamaster Professional 300m
James Robinson
Has any one watch had more of an immediate effect on its audience than the Omega Seamasters featured in James Bond films? Seriously almost every single time we talk to anyone about their SMP, invariably 007 is hurled into the equation. It's got to be one of the smartest pieces of marketing since, well, since Omega handed out the.................. 27.11.19 More
Watches of note worn by Robert De Niro in films
Nick Gould
Martin Scorsese's latest crime film, The Irishman, is released on Netflix in Australia on November 27. It is based on the book I Heard You Paint Houses, which chronicles the life of Frank Sheeran, a mafia hitman who claims to have killed Jimmy Hoffa, the former president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters union.Playing th.................. 27.11.19 More
Is this Baume & Mercier the best dress watch you can buy for under $5k?
James Robinson
Anyone looking for a capable and exceedingly handsome dress watch on a relatively low budget needs to sit up and pay attention now, because this Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic is unquestionably one of the bargains of the moment.Here is a wristwatch that retails for a mere $4600 AUD, and yet it’s powered by a movement.................. 27.11.19 More
HANDS-ON: A?butterfly flaps its wings Bulgari Daniel Roth Papillon Heure Sautante
Felix Scholz
To talk about this watch, we need to talk about Daniel Roth. Daniel Roth is?an immensely talented watchmaker, making his name at Audemars Piguet and honing his skills at Breguet until he left in 1987. After that exceptional grounding, Daniel Roth decided to found his own, eponymous brand, which launched in 1989. With a focus on hi.................. 27.11.18 More
Friday Wind-down: 27 November, 2015
Felix Scholz
Everyone seems to be giving thanks this week. Which is something we don't want to miss out on, just because we're in the other hemisphere and our flag lacks a few stars. As a group, we want to thank border security for protecting us from the terrifying dead mutant that is the Turducken. The mere thought has turned Felix from a veg.................. 27.11.15 More
Bulgari Diagiono Magnesium In-depth Review
Felix Scholz
The story in a second:Bulgari's latest addition to the avant-garde Diagono collection the Diagono Magnesium – is a watch that challenges expectations and industry norms.We've become so used to sports watches with the heft of hockey pucks that this slender and featherlight Diagono is a refreshing change of pace. It also speak.................. 27.11.15 More
The return of tiger's eye in watchmaking | OPINION
Russell Sheldrake
For years now, the watch media has been proclaiming that smaller watches are back in vogue and anyone who wants a case size over 40mm would be mad. While there is a small amount of truth to that statement, one trend that has unmistakably been on the rise of late is the increased use of semi-precious stone dials. Made famous, .................. 27.10.24 More
New releases from De Bethune, Breguet, Seiko and more
Pietro Pilla
Apparently, the memo for this week's releases was black. Not all of them, but most of the new watches of the past seven days have a predominance of black, and I'm not complaining at all.?A. Lange & S?hne announced the Lange 1's anniversary with an onyx dial, Bucherer launched a world timer in an array of dial colours (includin.................. 27.10.24 More
Only Watch postponed, and a week of ultra-light watches
Earlier this week, after much conversation on horological social media, Only Watch announced that their biennial charity auction, which would have been held next month, has been postponed. The full press release from Only Watch on the postponement can be found here, but a key snippet of the announcement was: “A?few days before the auction, qu.................. 27.10.23 More
The Opera Godfather 50th Anniversary from Jacob & Co
Luke Benedictus
Did you know the severed horse's head in the famous scene from The Godfather was real? Or that Warren Beatty, Dustin Hoffman, Jack Nicholson and Robert DeNiro were all turned down for the role of Michael Corleone? Or that the classic line: Leave the gun. Take the cannoli, uttered by capo Peter Clemenza?was actually improvised? .................. 27.10.22 More
The 5 spookiest Halloween watches
Borna Bosnjak
Halloween is always a bit of a hoot, whether you engage in a bit of trick and treating or pumpkin carving. For the true fans of the holiday, however, Halloween ain’t no Halloween without a party, and it ain’t no Halloween party without an appropriate costume. That’s the easy part, though – *insert anything.................. 27.10.22 More
Omega De Ville Prestige range gets a slew of new releases
Borna Bosnjak
The Omega De Ville Prestige line has been a bit of a hidden gem in the watchmaker’s offering, hiding in an already underappreciated collection. Closing in on 20 years since their first introduction, Omega is introducing a slew of new De Ville Prestige models for its third generation update. All mechanical models have been u.................. 27.10.22 More
VIDEO: Hands-on with the 2021 IWC Top Gun Ceratanium novelties
Today we are highway-ing into the danger zone, with two new complicated IWC Top Gun Ceratanium pilot's watches that will take your breath away. OK, enough Top Gun puns. Focus Zach. IWC has brought forth two new stealth Ceratanium references: the?IWC Big Pilot's Watch Perpetual Calendar Top Gun Ceratanium?and the IWC?Pilot's Watch Timezoner Top Gun .................. 27.10.21 More
The Hamilton Khaki Aviation Takeoff Automatic Chronograph
D.C. Hannay
Nerves of hardened titanium. Glacial water in his veins. What would cause the rest of us mortals to cry, lose control of bodily functions, and then pass out from sheer, white-knuckled terror is just another average commute to the office for record-breaking aerobatic and racing pilot Dario Costa. And he's just done the incredible, a.................. 27.10.21 More
The three most common answers to why the hell you'd wear a watch in lockdown?
Nick Kenyon
For many of you reading, COVID-19 is the virus that will. Not. Go. Away. At first, for most, it was a bit of a quirky change of pace. Fun, even. A blur of Netflix, homemade Negronis and novelties like bare-knuckle fighting for toilet paper. But as it’s ground on, the darkness has subsumed many of us; we now just want it to be.................. 27.10.20 More
With the ongoing pandemic, everything and everyone has had to adopt new means and methods of connecting and gathering. Each month the Horological Society of New York – who recently visited Melbourne to give watchmaking classes – would have in-person lectures that take a deep dive into the fascinating world of horology and the watch indu.................. 27.10.20 More
James Robinson
Editor’s note: We’ve had quite the flurry of Bulgari lately, mostly in celebration of the brand’s 2020 collection. And, increasingly, the pinion of the collection is emerging as this model right here. Make no mistake, it doesn’t rightly deserve to be. It’s a simple dial variation away from the black.................. 27.10.20 More
Recommended Reading: An interview with Daryn Schnipper
James Robinson
A Collected Man recently interviewed Daryn Schnipper, and if you don't know who she is you really should.Schnipper has been working at Sotheby's in New York since 1980, first as a watch expert, and now as Senior Vice President of the auction house and Chairman of the International Watch Division.What's more, Schnipper has been r.................. 27.10.19 More