Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso and Cartier Tank- how do the two icons stack up?
Fergus Nash
When it comes to rectangular watches, there are pretty much only two titans. Brands which release their own will inevitably be compared to them, and for good reason. For nearly a century, these two watches have been at the forefront of fashion whether it's formal, casual, or even sporty. They are the Cartier Tank and the Jaeger-LeC.................. 24.09.23 More
Country star Luke Combs is a high-end watch aficionado
D.C. Hannay
Here’s a great example of finding a story in the last place you’d expect. Turns out country superstar Luke Combs isn’t just a down-to-earth singer/songwriter, he also happens to be an unlikely watch nut. Flying in the face of his unpretentious everyman image, the country hitmaker has amassed a rather stellar colle.................. 24.09.22 More
You Can't Ask That: Developing the real estate of an Audemars Piguet watch
This is the fifth 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, .................. 24.09.21 More
Introducing: Omega's Speedmaster Chronoscope Collection
Ricardo Sime
Classics are classics for a reason: they present a timeless appeal that many collectors enjoy. This appeal can come from the overall design of the watch or from a specific element. A great example of the latter is the incorporation of multiple timing scales on the dials of many a vintage chronograph. It’s a feature that remi.................. 24.09.21 More
VIDEO: We take a look at 5 of the best Longines watches from 2020
Nick Kenyon
If you can say one thing about the Longines releases from 2020, it is that they certainly aren’t boring. With interesting new references being released from across Longines' various collections, as well as the launch of the brand new Longines Spirit collection, it has been a significant year for the Saint-Imier based brand. T.................. 24.09.20 More
RECOMMENDED READING: 5 reasons why Patek Philippe is the most coveted watch brand in the world
Andrew McUtchen
There are lots of in-depth, scholarly dissertations of why Patek Philippe is, and always will be, immensely coveted by collectors. But, in the spirit of Mark Twain, who said along the lines of, “I apologise for the long letter, I didn’t have time to write you a short one,” we found an impressively short post?o.................. 24.09.20 More
Fergus Nash
There are few things as desperately desired in this world as the 1930's La Voiture Noire. The long-lost Bugatti Type 57 SC Atlantic Coupe was one of just four high-specced models to be made between 1936-38, and the only one to be completely draped in black. Whether it now lies in ruins at the bottom of the ocean, or still hides awa.................. 24.09.20 More
Rediscovering The Bulgari Grald Genta 50th Anniversary Watch
James Robinson
Editor’s note: I think it's fairly safe to say that Gerald Charles Genta is the 20th century's most notable designer of wristwatches.Many know the list of his accomplishments, but the sheer scope and impact of his unique and inspired design language is still sometimes difficult to grasp.Royal Oak, Nautilus, Constellation, .................. 24.09.19 More
Introducing The Franck Muller Vanguard Yachting Anchor Skeleton
James Robinson
Artisanal watchmakers Franck Muller have really taken it to the next level with their latest timepiece, the Franck Muller Vanguard Yachting Anchor Skeleton.Available in a range of different precious metals, including 18k yellow gold and 18k rose gold, the case of the prodigious new wristwatch measures an imposing 44mm and is 12................... 24.09.19 More
Highlights of the GPHG 2019 on show at The Hour Glass Sydey
Felix Scholz
We're heading into awards season for the watch industry, and they don't come much more glamorous or glitzy than the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Geneve (GPHG), which is set to take place in you guessed it Geneva on November 7. There are 84 watches vying to be named best in show, and the competition is fierce. Unfortunately for us, t.................. 24.09.19 More
3 of the most underrated watches released in 2019
James Robinson
A great watch should always get the recognition it deserves; however, sometimes that just simply isn't the case.Whether it's down to hyped timepieces being unveiled at the same time, the watchmaker in question not being particularly revered, or how the timepiece in question derives its source of power there are myriad reasons wh.................. 24.09.19 More
IN-DEPTH: The Omega Seamaster Professional 300M?C 25 years on and still going strong
Felix Scholz
Story in a second: The much-loved diver?just got a serious makeover.Omega's Seamaster Professional 300M is a true legend of the watch world, a watch that will be eternally associated with Bond specifically Pierce Brosnan, the Bond who brought the franchise out of the wilderness, and once again into the spotlight. Like I said legen.................. 24.09.18 More
ANNOUNCING: New in the shop, the handsome AF Tissot Heritage Petite Seconde and why we rate it
Andrew McUtchen
This morning we are announcing a new addition to the Time+Tide shop the Tissot Heritage Petite Seconde, see the listing here. Tissot’s heritage game has been unimpeachable the last few years, with the Heritage 1948 causing quite a stir last year, and the solid, tidy and classic Petite Seconde making 2018 a one-two punch. .................. 24.09.18 More
5 Brequet Inventions from 1783-2010 All Watch Lovers Should Know
Felix Scholz
The Breguet Tradition 7077. Image: Kristian Dowling/Time+Tide ImagesEvery year at Baselworld I attend a technical presentation from Breguet. I'm ushered into a small room, introduced to Swiss gentlemen who work in the brand’s R&D and Technical departments. Pleasantries are exchanged, coffees offered and accepted. Then we.................. 24.09.16 More
Montblanc and Marc Newson Collaborate on Montblanc M Writing Instrument
Felix Scholz
No, you're not reading that wrong. Today we're taking a (very short) break from our usual programming to talk about another of life's little luxuries, the newly released Montblanc M pen.This is potentially very important for Montblanc, not just because of its sleek silhouette but because it was created in collaboration with Marc N.................. 24.09.15 More
Bell & Ross BR 01 Skull Bronze Hands-on Review
Felix Scholz
The story in a second:The BR 01 Skull Bronze is the latest version of Bell & Ross's bold Skull watches and this time they've taken to the high seas for inspiration.Bell & Ross introduced their first skull motif watch in 2009 as a tribute to the Airborne Divisions of the US Army, especially those 101st Airborne of D-Day (an.................. 24.09.15 More
5 Things You Should Know About Montblanc, The Watchmaker
Felix Scholz
Wolverine, living the Montblanc life.Recently the Montblanc roadshow was in town, celebrating 90 years of their Meisterstuck collection. The cornerstone of this collection is the Meisterstuck pen, the default writing instruments for captains of industry and heads of state. Montblanc have distilled the spirit of this iconic pen int.................. 24.09.14 More
Watches Andrew, Zach, and Marcus regret buying (Part 1) | VIDEO
Time+Tide
Regrets, I’ve had a few, but unlike Frank Sinatra, watch collectors have more than a few that are worth mentioning. Watch collecting is a long journey that many believe never has a final destination. Ideally, watch-buying regrets only happen in the early days of collecting – but these purchase regrets happen to all of us .................. 24.08.24 More
TAG Heuer adds jet-set functionality to the Aquaracer GMT
Borna Bosnjak
The Aquaracer collection has long been among TAG Heuer’s most popular. Whether by virtue of the affordable, entry-level models, the robust look or the myriad of colour and finish options, it’s been a staple since its 2004 introduction. The brand new TAG Heuer Aquaracer GMT expands the utility of the well-known formula.................. 24.08.22 More
INTRODUCING: Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Date limited edition
Nick Kenyon
The Polaris collection was launched by Jaeger-LeCoultre last year to pay tribute to the dive watches produced by the brand in the '60s and '70s. Instantly recognisable with the super-compressor style case and internal bezel, the Polaris has been given a new look in the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Date.What makes this new edition diffe.................. 24.08.19 More
LIST: Birth year watches for millennials 6 future classics
Justin Mastine-Frost
The idea of a birth year' watch is nothing new, though after a recent discussion I came to realise that it poses an interesting question. For the older Gen X' crowd in the room there's no shortage of vintage hotness to pull from, through the '60s and '70s, but once you start creeping into the millennial years, finding a bi.................. 24.08.18 More
INSIGHT: Flipping perceptions why Bulgari's Octo Finissimo is so significant and such great value
Sandra Lane
Every now and then, among the hundreds of new watches I get to see and handle each year, one will stop me in my tracks. That happened with Bulgari's Octo Finissimo Automatic when I first encountered it in early 2017 and it's what happens again and again every time I see it, handle it, put it on my wrist. To know it better is to lov.................. 24.08.18 More
Orgs Carl Brashear Limited Edition In-depth Review
Felix Scholz
The story in a secondFrom the bright and shiny press pics, to the patinated reality, the bronze Carl Brashear from Oris is one of the buzziest watches released this year.We had thought, towards late 2015, that the watch world had reached peak bronze. The uncommon material, pioneered by Panerai and Anonimo seemed to be everywhere f.................. 24.08.16 More
Omega Launches Eyewear Collection
Andrew McUtchen
Omega is launching its first eyewear collection for men and women in partnership?with Italian eyewear powerhouse Marcolin, the group behind brands such as Tom Ford and Balenciaga. Across all brands, Marcolin produced a staggering 14.3 million eyeglasses in 2015.?Each model of Omega?sunglasses will be made in Italy and come in t.................. 24.08.16 More
Swatch x Omega MoonSwatch Mission to the Super Blue Moonphase | INTRODUCING
Jamie Weiss
We’d joke that releases like this are once in a blue moon, but it seems the opposite is true: Swatch just can’t stop releasing new MoonSwatches. This latest take on the hyped watch is more significant than most, however, as not only does it introduce a significantly new aesthetic but it might also prove to be the hardes.................. 24.07.24 More
Ulysse Nardin are helping save the oceans with the Diver Net Azure and Diver X Skeleton Azure
Mitchell Barber
Environmentalism and luxury are two things that don't really fit perfectly together in my? brain. An industry that creates so much waste yet promotes a lifestyle surrounded by beauty just doesn't add up. I grew up in a small beach town and was in the ocean every day after school, surfing and swimming with turtles . I know, soun.................. 24.07.23 More
6 watches that tell the history of Longines dive watches in the '60s and '70s
Nick Kenyon
Longines is one of the more successful and storied Swiss watch manufacturers over its lengthy history, which dates all the way back to 1832. But when most of us think of vintage Longines, we think of beautifully proportioned dress watches from the 1950s and their critical contribution to pilots watches from the early ’30s. In.................. 24.07.21 More
INTRODUCING: The TAG Heuer Aquaracer "Tortoise Shell"
Nick Kenyon
The summer watch is a category as important as pilot’s watch or doctor’s watch, but without the historically derived definition that comes from a serious professional context. A loose definition might include a watch that needs to be robust, waterproof and easy to read after five Aperol Spritzes, but it also needs to be.................. 24.07.20 More
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Balls, death, 1937 and Bulgari's best
Time+Tide
Friday has come around with lightning speed this week. And hot on the heels of our story last week about James Murdoch buying into Baselworld’s parent company, MCH, comes the news that a new show, called HourUniverse will debut in April 2021 in Basel. Yes, timed perfectly to align with the newly announced Watches & Wonders .................. 24.07.20 More
Vince's Konstantin Chaykin Joker
Felix Scholz
Next up in our rolling cavalcade of Every Watch Tells a Story' stories is Vince. Now, this one is a bit of a funny one, and not just because the watch in question is the critically acclaimed Joker from Russian watchmaker Konstantin Chaykin. If you're not familiar with the Joker, it's a very clever piece of watchmaking, that looks .................. 24.07.19 More
Counting down why we love the new Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch 321
Nick Kenyon
Watch lovers across the planet have been collectively holding their breath this year, eagerly waiting for Omega to release a commemorative watch to celebrate humanity launching away from the planet. It was 50 years ago that American astronauts left the safety of their lunar module and stepped onto the surface of the Moon, with Omeg.................. 24.07.19 More
A month with the Tudor Black Bay GMT
Time+Tide
Editor’s note: Bruce doesn’t write for us too much, but when he does, it’s absolute gold. From his classic Batman review to this extended wear of the Tudor Black Bay GMT. A great, insightful take on one of the hottest pieces in the market right now.?When the Tudor Black Bay GMT debuted this year at Basel it would've.................. 24.07.19 More
SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 12, July 2018 A Heuer-heavy edition
Andy Green
This month was an interesting one, and,?as you'll see, jam-packed with one particular brand. I'll put this Heuer-overload down to the fact I spent quite a bit of time with local car enthusiasts, who have a lot of time for the brand especially their chronographs. Let’s kick things off.Charith's Big Pilot Antoine de Saint-Exuper.................. 24.07.18 More
Longines Legend Diver Now On Mesh Hands-on Review
Felix Scholz
Earlier this year we had a look at one of the classic watches from Longines’ catalogue, the Legend Diver a heritage diver inspired by old-school super compressors. The Legend has always been popular amongst watch lovers, and an important precursor to the heritage trend that has slowly grown to become all-encompassing.Turns o.................. 24.07.17 More
Montblanc Summit: Smart and Stylish Video Review
Felix Scholz
When smartwatches burst onto wrists in a big way with the Apple Watch and its Android powered competitors, the response from the Swiss hegemony lacked a single clear message. Some brands spurned the very concept of a luxury smartwatch, while others wholeheartedly embraced this new frontier. A few years on and the landscape has cha.................. 24.07.17 More
Spotted by Andy Green 10 July, 2017
Andy Green
This month really flew by, which, going by the past six months, is the new standard. It started with a quick visit from @Nikokav who was down from Sydney for work' with his Omega Planet Ocean. A couple of local watch collectors and I took him out for coffee and some car shopping. He’s still revelling in his most recent purchas.................. 24.07.17 More
Longines Heritage Military COSD: Style Warrior's Choice
Felix Scholz
Editor’s Note: Over the past week we’ve had a bit of fun with the latest Longines Heritage piece – the Military COSD – coming up with some hypothetical historical scenarios for this straight-up-and-down watch. And honestly, it’s an easy watch to have ?fun with, thanks to its simple, rugged lines and e.................. 24.07.16 More
Every Watch Tells A Story: "My Vacheron had disappeared from my wrist"?
Luke Benedictus
EDITOR’S NOTE: These videos for our Every Watch Tells A Story series were filmed off-the-cuff at the Time+Tide Club Christmas party. Here, Editor Luke tells the story about how he lost his watch and learned that “vintage” is sometime just a euphemism for old and decrepit.At the end of 2018, I quit my day job i.................. 24.06.22 More
VIDEO: The TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 in titanium is a lightweight delight
Nick Kenyon
Titanium, generally speaking, is an under-utilised watchmaking material. It’s super light on your wrist, the darker tone of the metal looks great (especially when it’s sandblasted) and it’s still hard-wearing enough to handle anything you might throw at it during your day-to-day. After the success of TAG HeuerR.................. 24.06.21 More
INTRODUCING: The TAG Heuer x Fragment Design Chronograph
James Robinson
Who says the sequel can't be as good as the original? TAG Heuer have just dropped their second collaborative timepiece with Japanese outfit Fragment Design, and it looks fresh to death. Consider it the Empire Strikes Back to equal, or even exceed Star Wars. This watch is an absolute masterclass in masculine minimalism that is mo.................. 24.06.20 More