Peter Siddle's Watch Journey with the Franck Muller Vanguage
Andy Green
EDITOR’S NOTE: It’s Boxing Day, which means one thing to Australians. Sitting at the MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground) in the baking sun?watching men in white throw a ball at each other with only a small block of wood to defend themselves. It’s called cricket, it’s a game of spectacular skill, brutality and grac.................. 25.12.15 More
Maurice Lacroix Aikon Ceramic | HANDS ON
Buffy Acacia
Since its introduction back in 2016, the Maurice Lacroix Aikon has been the brand’s affordable flagship. In the brand's various experiments over the years, that highly defined case has been given artistic engravings, versions in the recently popular titanium, and even some models made of recycled ocean plastic. Well, the obv.................. 25.11.24 More
Best rose gold watches | BUYING GUIDE
Nina Scally
Gold. A metal associated with the divine, and a material often considered too pretentious to wear on the daily. It's a shame, because there are some really good-looking gold watches out there, despite many being a little sceptical of the metal in an indulgent, somewhat audacious capacity – especially when it comes to rose gol.................. 25.11.24 More
Panerai Radiomir Annual Calendar Green
Jamie Weiss
Panerai’s luxurious new high complication Radiomir gets an on-trend green makeover.A platinum case and alligator leather strap ooze European charm.It’s exclusively available at the new Casa Panerai boutique in Paris.Paris is unquestionably the best place in the world for luxury shopping, and that includes watches. La Pl.................. 25.11.23 More
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: T+T meets James Bond
Luke Benedictus
The invitation came through emblazoned with two logos those of Omega and 007.?Raynald Aeschlimann, The M of Omega, invites you to a spy-inspired event: 60 Years of James Bond. Dress code: black tie (of course).Andrew and I duly started whistling cinema’s most famous theme tune.In London, we were driven to a secret locatio.................. 25.11.22 More
Cartier opens new Sydney boutique, here are 3 watches to see
Cartier is, at least in my opinion, the hottest watch brand right now. Whether it’s the Cartier Crash London that sold for over US$1M, Tyler, The Creator’s recent flex of his armful of vintage and modern references from the storied brand, or the fact that the general consensus of the watch media at Watches & Wonders was that Cartier.................. 25.11.22 More
A colab masterclass: The Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Samuel Ross
Ricardo Sime
Watch collaborations have become a large part of the watch industry. In the last decade, numerous brands have come together in the hopes of maximizing their reach and customer base. Some of these pairings have lead to remarkable watches while others have been feeble and downright lazy attempts. Today’s example, the Hublot Bi.................. 25.11.22 More
The MB&F x Bulgari Legacy Machine FlyingT Allegra
Andrew McUtchen
What did you do to express your creativity over the COVID-19 lockdowns? Get a sourdough starter-kit? Sit with your kids and fill endless reams of paper with drawings from Kids Art Hub YouTube tutorials? Learn to knit? Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani and Max Busser designed a watch together. Comfortingly for the rest of us, who ar.................. 25.11.21 More
5 pieces that show Michael Jordan is a genuine watch lover
Luke Benedictus
News broke yesterday that Michael Jordan has invested in WatchBox, the trading site that has just raised $165 million USD in its latest round of financing. But as you might expect from a guy with a?net worth estimated at $1.6 billion USD, the basketball legend has an impressive watch box of his own. Judging by his intriguing co.................. 25.11.21 More
The most expensive watches sold on Ebay in 2020
With eBay being one of the largest marketplaces in the world, the go-to platform for sellers looking to find buyers for their goods, it can be home to some of the most desired and in-demand products worldwide – including watches. While some have hesitated to take the plunge on a watch purchase via the site, due to a fear of counterfeit produc.................. 25.11.20 More
Thor Svaboe
The Speedmaster Professional is so well known, so in command of its hallowed place in the history of watchmaking, how could you possibly find an alternative? Given that it is a watch that has actually been to the moon (conspiracy theories about the Mojave Desert aside), any comparisons will have to be approximate at best. This will.................. 25.11.20 More
Bulgari CEO drops an Octo Finissimo Chronograph on the ground to make a point
Andrew McUtchen
I like interviewing Jean-Christophe Babin. There is a playfulness to the Bulgari CEO; in fact, I'd go so far as to say there's a wickedness to his personality that makes the exchange unpredictable. You don't know what's going to happen, or what direction the conversation will take. But wherever it goes, it's almost always with .................. 25.11.19 More
Vintage Watch Hoarder Jack Wong Who to Follow on Social Media
Andy Green
Today we chat to banker and self-described vintage watch hoarder Jack Wong, who's not so anonymous online as @jackwongyf. From where we're sitting, the Jack Wong lyf looks pretty good.Hi Jack, what's your daily watch and why?To be honest, I don't have a daily watch, I usually pick something to go with the day's mood.So then, what is.................. 25.11.17 More
TAG Heuer-01 Black Ceramic: Dark Visions
Time+Tide
Editor’s Note: Last time we looked at the midnight visage of the all-black Heuer-01 it was in the?bustle and busyness of Baselworld. Eight months later and the watch is now starting to be seen on Australian wrists. Building off the modular platform of 2015’s bold new Carrera, this model is far more sexy than stealthy. But.................. 25.11.16 More
Bell & Ross BR 126 Carbon Orange
Ben Zachariah
Well before Bell & Ross became synonymous with bold squares, they were all about clean, simple, highly readable watches of a much more conventional shape. The BR 126 was a welcome return to round when it debuted as part of their Vintage' collection in 2010. Since then, Bell & Ross have used it as the base for a number of .................. 25.11.15 More
Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 Forged Carbon | WHAT WE WORE
Borna Bosnjak
How do you make sure your best-selling product stays relevant after the hype has died down? This is the challenge Tissot has faced ever since its production could meet demand for the PRX. Among numerous colour and surface finish variants, there were some notable attempts at refreshing the line, with 35mm models in both quartz and.................. 25.10.24 More
I thought my hypebeast days were over... | FRIDAY WIND DOWN
Jamie Weiss
Normally, I’m the sort of person to really agonise over purchase decisions, especially watches. I can’t tell you the number of watch auctions I’ve pestered my Time+Tide colleagues about: “hey Zach, hey Borna, what do you think of this one?”, and never bit the bullet. But last night, when the Timex x MM.................. 25.10.24 More
Best meteorite dial watches | BUYING GUIDE
Tom Austin
Meteorite dials, one of the most popular types of?stone dials, are more than just a unique dial finish. To find out why, a brief science history lesson. Around 4.5 billion years ago, a mass consisting of iron and nickel began to slowly form a protoplanet, essentially a planet in its early stages of formation. For whatever reason, th.................. 25.10.24 More
Best Italian watch brands | BUYING GUIDES
Pietro Pilla
Italy is synonymous with style and elegance. It has a rich heritage not only in the manufacture of watches but, more importantly, in setting trends and markets for past and present classics. In this article, we’ll examine the current Italian watch scene, which is often overshadowed by some of its European cousins – a f.................. 25.10.24 More
Australian Indigenous artist Otis Hope Carey on his collaboration with Longines
Jamie Weiss
As a small, isolated country far from the traditional centres of luxury, Australia often doesn't receive much attention from luxury brands. That's why it's so cool that Longines' latest collaboration is with an Australian artist – and more importantly, an Indigenous Australian artist, Otis Hope Carey. A proud Gumbaynggirr/Bun.................. 25.10.23 More
INTRODUCING: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Duoface Calendar
Fergus Nash
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute was a phenomenal success. Whether that was due to the influx of luscious, colourful dials or the honouring of its 1930s heritage, there was just something about those models that struck a chord with modern audiences. Now, instead of placing safe bets and expanding their colour ranges further, Ja.................. 25.10.22 More
Why typefaces and logos can make or break a watch
Dan Kaufman
When buying a watch, most people think about issues such as accuracy, water resistance or power reserve ?but for me, it's the typography that matters most.Before I go further, let's start with a mini lesson: the words font and typeface are not synonymous. A typeface is a family of fonts (ie Times New Roman, Helvetica, and the belov.................. 25.10.21 More
Thor Svaboe
As a watch journalist in 2020, based in Europe under the draconian rule of the pandemic, it's easy to lose perspective and here is a particular example. Despite my missionary preachings and personal taste, 38-39 millimetres is not the Goldilocks size for everyone. So, with this self-realisation in mind, the ?TAG Heuer Carrera Colle.................. 25.10.20 More
Hard stone and heavy metal come together for what might be the coolest Zenith El Primero yet
Felix Scholz
Imagine, if you will, that you're a?watch fan in the 1990s or even early 2000s. Through some incredible new complication (I suspect Urwerk's invention), you're jumped forward in time to 2019. While some things remain the same, the changes are pretty incredible. Take, for example, this watch. It's a one-off piece made by Zenith, de.................. 25.10.19 More
Felix Scholz
Watches with complications like the chronograph, moonphase or, in this case, the GMT are less about practical function and more about possibility. Sure, these watches are designed to excel on the road (or in the air for that matter), but for most wearers, that is an infrequent reality. Still, the possibility of far-off places is e.................. 25.10.19 More
IN-DEPTH: The 42mm Luminor 1950 3 Days GMT Power Reserve (PAM01537), the little Panerai that could
Yannick Chan
Story in a second:?All the complications you could possibly want in a Panerai, in a small(er) package.There's something about Panerai that I've always found fascinating. I don't know if it's because of the instantly recognisable shape of the case, the origins of the brand as a supplier of wrist-worn diving instruments to the Itali.................. 25.10.18 More
HANDS-ON: Big-hearted the IWC Portofino Hand-Wound Moon Phase
Felix Scholz
Few things are as tactile and pleasing as manually winding a watch, and I've got to say the levels of satisfaction achieved in watching the power reserve indicator on this plus-sized IWC Portofino are pretty intense. On one level it's because there's a lot of winding to be had, thanks to the eight days of power, but partially I th.................. 25.10.18 More
Orgs Chronoris Date In-depth Review: Let's Get Funky
Cameron Wong
The story in a second: Disco might be?dead, but the '70s live on in Oris' latest re-edition.A decade for experimentation, the '70s was an era of bold shapes and brightly coloured designs (men's turtleneck ponchos, anyone?). While many?of these experiments should never be repeated (men's turtleneck ponchos), there are a few special.................. 25.10.17 More
TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 5 'Ring Master' Tribute to Muhammad Ali
Felix Scholz
On the third of June this year, one of the greatest sportsmen of our times passed away at the age of 74. And though Muhammad Ali's legacy encompassed more than boxing his civil rights activism is particularly noteworthy it's his style, his personal swagger and success in the ring that will remain his greatest legacy.It's a legacy .................. 25.10.16 More
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar Hands-on Review
Felix Scholz
One of Jaeger-LeCoultre's finest releases for 2016 was also one of the easiest to miss. Firstly because it's not a Reverso, secondly because it's not really a new' release. We first saw the Master Ultra Thin (MUT) Perpetual Calendar back in 2013, but this year JLC treated this exceptionally stylish stainless steel version to a sna.................. 25.10.16 More
Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton | HANDS ON
A lot of focus has been placed on the sporty Tissot PRX as of late. And for good reason, it's caused waves across the industry for offering an attractive entry point to 70s-inspired integrated sports watch design. But the Swiss brand has a long tradition of dress watches that sit in stark contrast to the sportier PRX. The latest Chemin des Tourelle.................. 25.09.24 More
The thinnest mechanical watches ever made | LISTS
Buffy Acacia
Thinness has always been prized in the watch world because it serves so many purposes. There's the welcome practicality of a thin watch being easy to wear, whether it's supposed to slip into a pocket or under a dress cuff. There's the aesthetic appreciation of thinness, embodying sophistication and elegance. Finally, there's the c.................. 25.09.24 More
I've found the perfect watch, but it's gigantic
D.C. Hannay
Call it wishful thinking, but sometimes you find a watch that’s absolutely killer, but hopelessly super-sized for your decidedly average wrist. As much as I'd like to think of myself as an uber-buff action hero, it's just not grounded in anything resembling reality.Like many starting out in the hobby, my collecting mindset le.................. 25.09.23 More
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 3
Jamie Weiss
Fresh off the back of their high-profile Swatch collaboration, Blancpain presents the third act in their commemorative Fifty Fathoms lineThe opposite of a Swatch, this luxurious Fifty Fathoms is crafted from 9K bronze goldFaithful to the original model from the 1950s, it features a chunky retro case, logo and moisture indicatorThe .................. 25.09.23 More
5 vintage watches that are so uncool, they're actually amazing
D.C. Hannay
Watch collectors can be a conservative lot. It seems many of us stick to the classics: Subs, Speedys, Tanks, and other well-established models account for a good chunk of our collections, but are you ever tempted to stray off the beaten path, and onto the road less traveled? There’s a whole other world of the offbeat, the odd.................. 25.09.22 More
You Can't Ask That: Cross-pollination across Audemars Piguet collections
This is the sixth video in a series of more conversational, and less directly watch-focused, videos that aim to provide richer telling of the Audemars Piguet story. Why is it called, You Can't Ask That? These are questions and topics that don't commonly get addressed in the interviews with either Lucas Raggi, the Research and Development Director, .................. 25.09.21 More
This guy bought 3 of the same model in different metals & left them in a safe
Andrew McUtchen
Editor’s note: Brian King is a man who knows his mind. When Omega released a limited run of George Daniels’ co-axial concept?watches in the early 2000s, he knew immediately that he was interested in going deep. Over a couple of months, he bought all three. But that’s only the start of?the story. Here he writes.................. 25.09.21 More
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: A Seiko you can buy for a good cause
Andrew McUtchen
It’s a dark, rainy afternoon in Melbourne with temperatures plunged back below 10 degrees. But it’s always sunny when you can write the Wind Down from the office with colleagues around 1.5m away, of course, but at least around! Today is my first day back in the office for what I would guess to be four months, and it.................. 25.09.20 More
Andrew McUtchen
Lightning sometimes strikes [the same channel] twice. This time last week, we brought you one of the most scholarly and in-depth conversations I’ve ever been privy to in my time as a watch journalist, in the form of a video in our Watch & Chill series over on our YouTube channel. The main speakers were Michael Friedma.................. 25.09.20 More
Omega Seamaster 50th Anniversary of On Her Majesty's Secret Service
James Robinson
OK, we'll skip the whole shaken, not stirred routine and skip to the salient facts. Omega has just released its latest Bond-themed timepiece, the Omega Seamaster 50th Anniversary of On Her Majesty's Secret Service and it's pretty awesome.Limited to just 7007 pieces (see what they did there?), the Bond watch pays homage to, as th.................. 25.09.19 More