Looking Back: Our favourite Watches & Wonders 2023 releases
Time+Tide
Editor’s note: Watches & Wonders Geneva 2024 is only two weeks away, the Super Bowl-level event for watch novelties in which over 40 brands will present their new creations. So, ahead of the avalanche of new releases to come, we wanted to look back at some of our favourites from last year – in particular D.C. and Born.................. 27.03.24 More
Zenith's Defy Skyline Black Ceramic models cross over to the dark side of horology
D.C. Hannay
The Skyline series gets two new models, decked out in sinister full black ceramicThe Defy Skyline Skeleton Black Ceramic is a real contender among stealth-wealth showpiecesBoth models are powered by time-only El Primero calibresZenith's Defy collection has gone over to the dark side for Watches and Wonders. The brand has just relea.................. 27.03.23 More
WATCH SPOTTING: The watches of Carpool Karaoke
James Corden is not particularity in the public favour right now, so it is quite timely that The Late, Late Show With James Corden is coming to an end next month. That being said, this does potentially mean the end of Carpool Karaoke (unless the Apple spinoff sans-Corden continues). The concept of Carpool Karaoke is whimsical, relatable and lots of.................. 27.03.23 More
Time+Tide's ultimate Watches & Wonders 2023 release hub
Borna Bosnjak
Watches & Wonders is always a bit crazy, so we thought we’d summarise all the new releases thus far in one article. Easily navigate to the brand you’re looking for, or have a look at our favourite releases of the fair. We’ll be updating the list as new Introducing articles drop, so make sure you save it some.................. 27.03.23 More
Borna Bosnjak
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The Traditionnelle Tourbillon Retrograde Date Openface looks to the brand’s history for inspirationCombining a retrograde date and tourbillon, it’s the next in line of complicated Traditionnelle references, the 2162 R31 calibre awarded a Geneva SealThe Ope.................. 27.03.23 More
The Tudor Black Bay 54 shrinks to the original 37mm case
Fergus Nash
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The new Tudor Black Bay 54 takes its inspiration from the 1954 reference 7922.Its 37mm case offers a great gender netural option for accurate vintage vibes.The steel bracelet is fitted with Tudor’s T-fit clasp.For thousands of watch collectors, the introduction of.................. 27.03.23 More
The TAG Heuer Aquaracer goes for gold
Borna Bosnjak
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Precious metals join the TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional line-upThe release consists of two solid gold references and four bi-metal references powered by automatic movementsThe TAG Heuer Aquaracer Full Gold sports a new movement for the brand, created in collaboratio.................. 27.03.23 More
The Patrimony Retrograde Day-Date is Vacheron Constantin's platinum stunner
Borna Bosnjak
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The Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Retrograde Day-Date continues the brand’s 2023 focus on retrograde complicationsHewn of platinum and with a salmon dial,? the ref. 4000U/000P-H003 becomes the crown jewel of the Patrimony Retrograde Day-Date model lineCombining .................. 27.03.23 More
The Panerai Radiomir Quaranta Goldtech returns with a modern take on vintage style
Fergus Nash
The Panerai Radiomir Quaranta Goldtech marks a return for the 40mm Radiomir case.The use of Goldtech and a white dial offers a modern and sophisticated take on the vintage-inspired watch.It's also the thinnest watch in Panerai's current lineup, at a cuff-friendly 10.15mm.This seems to be the year of the Radiomir for Panerai, with p.................. 27.03.23 More
The Panerai Radiomir Otto Giorni is a prototype-inspired novelty
Fergus Nash
The Panerai Radiomir Otto Giorni is a modern take on a 1936 reissue.The recycled eSteel case is decorated with a Brunito PVD coating, emulating tarnish.The 8-day power reserve is advertised on the dial, and provided by the hand-winding calibre P.5000.With a lot of focus put onto the Radiomir series this Watches & Wonders, Paner.................. 27.03.23 More
The new Tudor Black Bay in burgundy sports a Jubilee-style bracelet
Fergus Nash
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The new Tudor Black Bay in burgundy fills the hole of the discontinued red Heritage Black Bay.It features modern Tudor features such as an in-house movement with a 70 hour power reserve.You can choose between their riveted bracelet, a Jubilee-style bracelet, or a rubber.................. 27.03.23 More
The new Cartier Tank Louis Cartier collection is all about mosaics, lacquer, and gold
Four new Cartier Tank Louis Cartier modelsThe two mosaic models utilise tri-gold (white, rose and yellow) finished dialsTwo models bring the green and burgundy lacquer dials from the 2021 Must collection into the manually wound Tank LC formatThe Cartier Tank is one of the most iconic watch designs of all time, and in this instance my usage of ̶.................. 27.03.23 More
The new Cartier Santos Dumont Skeleton watches are a technical and aesthetic tribute to Alberto Santos DumontThey use the newly developed 9629 MC automatic skeleton calibre, with a micro-rotor in the shape of a replica of the DemoiselleOne of the three watches is a limited edition, cased in yellow gold with the front of the case navy-lacqueredSport.................. 27.03.23 More
The Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph Orlinski in multi-faceted micro-blasted titanium
Fergus Nash
The new Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph Orlinski is paired with a gloss black dial for more refined looks.The 41mm case is made from micro-blasted titanium.Richard Orlinski's polygonal style makes the watch feel quite surreal.It has been six years since Hublot first teamed up with acclaimed sculptor Richard Orlinski, transforming.................. 27.03.23 More
The Chopard IMPERIALE delivers an exquisite dial that you won't forget
Fergus Nash
This new addition to the Chopard IMPERIALE collection pays tribute to an Egyptian legend.The lotus flower signifies the sun, and has inspired the day/night indicator dial.The calibre 96.30-L is an in-house marvel, featuring a healthy power reserve and micro-rotor.It’s hard to invalidate diamond-set watches when artisans like .................. 27.03.23 More
The Chopard Happy Sport 25mm becomes the smallest member of the collection
Fergus Nash
The Chopard Happy Sport 25mm is the smallest of its collection so far.The dancing diamonds are protected by a thin gold frame.Four references are available, with options for diamond set bezels and double-tour leather straps.It's crazy to consider that it was only 30 years ago that diamonds first appeared on a steel watch, but that .................. 27.03.23 More
TAG Heuer updates the sporty Carrera Chronograph with a welcome hit of colour
Borna Bosnjak
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New racing-inspired colourways for the 42mm TAG Heuer Carrera ChronographBlack and blue sunburst dials are offset with bright orange and red accentsThe watches are powered by the in-house column wheel chronograph calibre Heuer 02?The lineage of the Carrera is a rich o.................. 27.03.23 More
TAG Heuer Carrera Plasma Diamant d'Avant-Garde Chronograph Tourbillon adds more diamonds
Borna Bosnjak
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TAG Heuer’s super avant-garde Plasma is back with even more diamondsThe entire dial is a one-piece diamond plate with two smaller polycrystalline diamonds used for the sub-dialsPowered by a tourbillon calibre with a carbon nanotube balance spring, its anti-magne.................. 27.03.23 More
TAG Heuer Carrera Glassbox | HANDS ON
Borna Bosnjak
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With the flashiness of the Carrera Plasma and Aquaracer Full Gold, TAG Heuer takes a more subtle approach for their Watches & Wonders release celebrating the Carrera’s 60th anniversary. The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Glassbox features a new case size, ref.................. 27.03.23 More
TAG Heuer Carrera Date is a quarter in colour
Borna Bosnjak
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Four new colours for a traditionally sized TAG Heuer Carrera time-only modelA revised case profile with improved thickness and wearabilityUpgraded from Calibre 5 to Calibre 7History is a hugely important aspect of any new Carrera release, owing to the rich heritage of.................. 27.03.23 More
New sizes for the familiar Vacheron Constantin Overseas
Borna Bosnjak
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Vacheron Constantin introduces a brand new 35mm size for the Overseas collectionSporting the signature blue dial or a soft pink, the Overseas 35mm is available with steel or gemset bezelsThe reduction in size comes from numerous requests by Vacheron Constantin’s.................. 27.03.23 More
IWC Ingenieur Automatic 40 | HANDS ON
Zach Blass
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Four new IWC Ingenieur Automatic 40 watches – three in steel one in?titaniumBetter reflects the design codes of the original 1976 Gerald Genta Ingenieur SL ref. 1832 designUses latest IWC-manufactured 32111 calibre with a power reserve of 120 hoursWe have long rema.................. 27.03.23 More
Hublot Big Bang Integrated Tourbillon Full Carbon is ultra light and very wild
D.C. Hannay
Hublot renders a full carbon integrated bracelet for their new Big Bang Integrated Tourbillon Full Carbon.Despite a full-sized 43mm case, the new model checks in at a featherweight 68 grams, including the bracelet.The visually striking movement features a suspended, skeletonised tourbillon and branded micro-rotor.Of all the exotic .................. 27.03.23 More
Celebrating 50 years: Baume & Mercier Riviera 39mm and Riviera Azur 300M
D.C. Hannay
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Baume & Mercier's integrated model, the Riviera.For the first time, there's a new unisex 39mm version of the Riviera.Also new is a dive version called the Riviera Azur 300m, a reinvention of their 1981 diver.It seems like everyone in the watch industry has jumped on the integrated bracele.................. 27.03.23 More
Cartier's new Priv Tank Normale collection honours the OG
The Cartier Tank Normale is the original 1917 Tank design from Louis CartierThis is the 7th entry into the rare Prive collection, succeeding the Crash, Tank Cintree, Tonneau, the Tank Asymetrique, Cloche and Tank ChinoiseOffered in standard and?skeleton forms, with the standard models also available on case-matching precious metal bracelets –.................. 27.03.23 More
Baume & Mercier Riviera 33mm celebrate half a century of the Riviera model
D.C. Hannay
For the model's 50th anniversary, Baume & Mercier is launching three striking new dial variants for the Riviera 33mm.The flagship Riviera 33mm features a satin gold dial, automatic movement, and diamond bezel accents.The quartz Riviera 33mm offers two new lacquered dial choices, in vibrant blue or purple.The Baume & Mercier.................. 27.03.23 More
Jaeger-LeCoultre host Reverso celebration
Matt Pickering
Events are back! In what had felt like an eternity attending online watch meetups and presentations, the social calendar of in-person events has finally emerged from the Covid freeze of the last two years.?Jaeger-LeCoultre’s 90th Anniversary celebrations are in full swing, capturing the rich history of the Reverso along wi.................. 27.03.22 More
Channing Tatum sports Bulgari Aluminum watch in "The Lost City"
When we see watches in action films, the usual suspects are Rolex, Omega, IWC and Panerai. But in the newly released movie?The Lost City, we spotted a daily wearer make its cinematic debut, at least to our knowledge, on the wrist of Mr Magic Mike himself: Channing Tatum. While the watch may not be the first pairing that would come to mind, this .................. 27.03.22 More
2021 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo Diamond Set Collection
I’ve said it many times, but I will say it again: blue was absolutely the colour of 2020. With such saturation of the dial colour, manufacturers really had to explore varying shades of blue to have their products stand out in the marketplace. Fast-forward to 2021 and the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo Diamond Set collection introduces a duo .................. 27.03.21 More
In these crazy times, Hamilton's quirky sci-fi release makes perfect sense
Luke Benedictus
When it comes to the dress code for our post-apocalyptic future, the Mad Max films wrote the rulebook. Essentially, what they prescribe is an anything goes approach involving heavy use of asymmetrical shoulder pads, harnesses, gratuitous cargo pockets and lots and lots of leather.The presumed rationale behind such get-ups is th.................. 27.03.20 More
Justin Mastine-Frost
I'll be frank:?even using the word unique in this feature?C?let alone in its title ?is dangerous territory. In this era of overblown, overhyped, and over-exaggerated positioning by brands and their marketing machines filled?with?a youthful and often naive we are the next big thing! mentality, words like unique are thrown a.................. 27.03.19 More
VIDEO: 8 of the best Omega watches from Basel 2018
Felix Scholz
Omega is a real powerhouse brand, with a product catalogue that's both broad and deep, and their Basel 2018 catalogue is no exception. This year they showed a fairly diverse mix of watches, from the elegant ladies Tresor, to a range of Olympic commemorative editions and a Speedy or two.The main focus, though, is the Seamaster. The.................. 27.03.18 More
The Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight our hands on review
Cameron Wong
Tudor have added another smaller member to the Black Bay family at Baselworld 2018. It’s inspired by the?Big Crown (reference 7924) Submariner, and named after the year it was released. The Black Bay Fifty-Eight faithfully re-creates the smaller case size of the 7924, complete with?oversized crown and introducing a brand-new.................. 27.03.18 More
Bulgari Octo Solotempo Ultranero Hands-on Review
Justin Mastine-Frost
I've never really gotten all that into Bulgari. Look,??I can appreciate the level of craftsmanship that the Italian haute joaillerie brand puts into their casework, (and more recently their movements), but I've never pictured myself wearing one. The Octo Solotempo Ultranero might just have changed all that.A case so sharp .................. 27.03.16 More
Baselworld 2014: First Impressions
Felix Scholz
As I write this, sitting on the balcony of my apartment by the Rhine, the sun setting gently on the Swiss town of Basel, the first proper day of Baselworld has come to a close.? And I'm exhausted, jetlagged and having trouble stringing a sentence together.?I've also had the privilege of getting up close and personal with some of t.................. 27.03.14 More
Swatch x Omega MoonSwatch 1965 | INTRODUCING
Borna Bosnjak
60 years after passing NASA flight qualification, Swatch and Omega celebrate this success with the new MoonSwatch 1965.The dial carries a special, lumed tribute to this anniversary, with the tops of the chrono counters reading “19”, “65”, and “60”.This non-limited release launches on March 1st .................. 27.02.25 More
TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E4 Malbon Golf | INTRODUCING
Tom Austin
TAG Heuer doubles down on their golf-focused Connected watch by collaborating with golf lifestyle brand MalbonAs part of the collaboration, the two are also launching a limited-edition clothing and accessory range featuring bespoke, streetwear-inspired designs focused towards golf fansWith a bezel counting 18 holes and several insta.................. 27.02.24 More
Britain runs the risk of losing another of its crown jewels King George's Breguet pocket watch
Time+Tide
Monarchists in Britain have endured a tough time of late.? Just before coronavirus went literally viral, there was a right royal rumble as Prince Harry and Meghan quit the royal family. As if that wasn't bad enough, 2021 now sees the royal family in danger of losing another of its crown jewels, the King George pocket watch.Image: sot.................. 27.02.21 More
HANDS-ON: The revelatory Franck Muller Colour Dreams
James Robinson
One of the biggest perks about this job is discovering things that I previously wouldn’t have known about myself. Now, I know that sounds both simultaneously profound and cliched, and I am talking about watches after all, not the meaning of life … but it’s true, this job has taught me a great deal about myself .................. 27.02.20 More
Crime or Sublime: Should you ever put a NATO strap on a dress watch?
Time+Tide
This week Time+Tide HQ sees two new opponents enter the ring, with Luke and Nick trading haymakers on the topic of a NATO strap on a dress watch very vogue, or fashion faux pas? You be the judge of this one.Image: @jedly1Luke Benedictus The For ArgumentIn 2020, most of the dress codes surrounding watches are about as relevant as, ooh.................. 27.02.20 More