Buying a birth-year watch for your kids is the excuse you need to beef up your collection
Luke Benedictus
Why do we have children in the first place? To anchor our rudderless lives with a faint sense of meaning? To give and receive unconditional love? To experience the most profound and humbling experience that is available to humanity? No, no and thrice no! We have children, of course, as a half-arsed excuse to buy ourselves more .................. 24.06.20 More
Vintage Collector: From Grand Seiko to Patek Philippe minute repeaters
Nick Kenyon
Editor's note: Felix interviewed Anders a few years ago to discuss his journey as a vintage collector and what he looks for when purchasing watches. One thing he mentioned then was his motto to never sell, which got us wondering: If nothing ever leaves the collection, what else has been added since then? Have a browse through his I.................. 24.06.19 More
This is what Kanye's go to art guy thinks of Breguet
Felix Scholz
Breguet as we discovered last week is a pretty classic brand. Heck, they've even got a line called the Classique. So when we saw a story on what Wes Lang controversial American contemporary artist and collaborative creative to the stars thought of the buttoned-up brand, you can bet we hit the link.?And we're glad we did, because L.................. 24.06.19 More
How Fidel Castro kept a mid-century Longines in a time capsule of collectibles
Nick Kenyon
Editor’s note: I met Adam for the first time recently at a Longines event, and was blown away when he produced a roll of five watches from his pocket. Apart from some stunning Enicar watches from the '60s, he also had a rather large, time-only watch, with an interesting dial. We got chatting and he told me the story of his mi.................. 24.06.19 More
Friday Wind-down: 24 June, 2016 Political Edition
Felix Scholz
In a few short weeks Australia heads out to the?festival of democracy and sausage sizzles that we like to call the Federal Election. At this late stage the electoral high jinks are flowing thick and fast, so we've decided to apply our typically laser-like analysis of lugs and dials to the bigger picture. Politics. On a global scal.................. 24.06.16 More
Bulgari Octo Ultranero Finissimo Skeleton Video Review
Felix Scholz
Our love of the Octo is well documented – and real. You wouldn't expect such an unconventional, octagonal case shape to be so stylistically flexible, but it is. And this year Bulgari showed off the Octo's darker side with the Ultranero collection. Most blacked-out watches tend towards the tactical end of the spectrum, so the.................. 24.06.16 More
TAG Heuer Monaco Skeleton 2024 | INTRODUCING
Buffy Acacia
The new TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph blends influences from the ’60s, ’80s, and ’00s for its navy and yellow colour scheme.Its release coincides with the 2024 Monaco Grand Prix, finding a home on the wrist of Max Verstappen.It’s powered by the Heuer 02 automatic chronograph with an 80-hour power reserve.In .................. 24.05.24 More
Grand Seiko micro-adjustment is "on the way" says Seiko President
As a general rule, the Seiko Corporation never comments on future projects – but a very exciting exception to this rule was recently uncovered. A LinkedIn comment from last month that flew under the radar until now suggests that a long-desired Grand Seiko feature is in the works.The Watches and Wonders LinkedIn account often shares videos tha.................. 24.05.24 More
The Vacheron Constantin Mtiers d'Art Tribute to Great Civilisations
Fergus Nash
Vacheron Constantin are one of very few watchmakers capable of creating a high-end watch instilled with so much craftsmanship and passion that it could easily belong in a museum upon release. The Metiers d'Art range is the pinnacle of what the storied brand are capable of, with fine art techniques incorporated into their constructi.................. 24.05.22 More
10 things I learned from Mr. Getreide, the man behind the OAK Collection
If you have been tuned into the watch world of late, the name Patrick Getreide must ring a bell. His unveiling of the OAK Collection, and its subsequent exhibition, has caught the eyes of enthusiasts and collectors around the world – most of whom have been itching to get a closer look at his pieces. If you didn’t catch my introduction t.................. 24.05.22 More
Why I bought the Bulgari Octo Finissimo: We spoke to 2 owners to find out
Nick Kenyon
The Bulgari Octo Finissimo is well on its way to being a modern classic. Launched just seven years ago in 2014 and drawing off the sharp Italian geometry of the Octo Roma, it is a collection that has gone from strength to strength, breaking world records for thinness on average once every year. That’s right, seven world recor.................. 24.05.21 More
Our four favorite Tudor Marine Nationale rumors ahead of launch
Tudor had an incredibly strong showing at Watches & Wonders this year, with the collecting community almost unanimously praising their releases. While the models introduced were not necessarily brand new, they definitely put the novel in novelty. The Black Bay Fifty-Eight divers explored new materials by using precious metals for the first time.................. 24.05.21 More
The Complete List of Bond Watches
Nick Gould
We all know James Bond, AKA 007, the suave British secret service agent who has been on missions all over the world. Throughout many of the films, he has always had a wristwatch to keep track of the time and, in some cases, help him get out of a jam. Today we take a look at the watches that have featured in the films.Dr. No ?Rolex S.................. 24.05.19 More
TAG Heuer Monaco 1969-1979 Limited Edition
Felix Scholz
The watch industry likes to throw the word icon' around, often with very little basis in fact. However, when talking about the TAG Heuer Monaco, that moniker is well and truly earned. The disruptive, innovative square chronograph one of the first automatic chronos on the market turned 50 this year. I was expecting to see some big .................. 24.05.19 More
Spending a month with a beaten-up Omega Seamaster 300 a watch that wears its scars proudly
Time+Tide
Editor’s note: I’ve got a thing for beaten-up watches. It shows they’ve lived a life, and that their owners aren’t thinking primarily about resale value. They’re watches being worn in the spirit in which they’re made. And that’s a good thing.?A few months ago I ended up wearing the Omega Seam.................. 24.05.19 More
4 Australian businessmen proving their watches are all business
Nick Gould
Today we are focusing on the watches owned and worn by prominent Aussie businessmen, from mining magnates to property moguls and shopping centre kings.?Sir Frank Lowy ACFrank Lowy and his Lange. Image: Getty ImagesFirst up we have Sir Frank Lowy AC, who co-founded the Westfield Group, which developed and owned a number of shopping c.................. 24.05.19 More
HANDS-ON: The classically charming Montblanc Star Legacy Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph
Felix Scholz
Of all of Montblanc's fine timepieces, I've had a soft spot for the distinctive Rieussec line, an uncommon take on the common chronograph that draws its inspiration from the daddy of them all, the original chronograph device invented by the eponymous Frenchman, Nicolas Rieussec.The Rieussec has been in the Montblanc family for a w.................. 24.05.18 More
Montblanc Homage to Nicolas Rieussec II Limited Edition
Felix Scholz
Editor’s Note: For my money, the Rieussec is one of the most interesting collections in Montblanc’s fine watchmaking line up. And, like most of the brand’s complicated pieces, it offers tremendous value for money. A beautiful column wheel chrono with a vertical clutch and some very pretty architecture, combined w.................. 24.05.17 More
TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer-01 Rose Gold/Black Bezel Ref. CAR2A5A Video Review
Felix Scholz
We always knew the Carrera Heuer-01, launched last year, was going to be a major platform for TAG Heuer. A modern, modular watch that allows the brand to add and subtract case elements and dial details with ease, it's really come into its own this year, with six new models released at Baselworld.There's everything from greyed-out .................. 24.05.16 More
Timing the Formula 1 A Compact History
David Chalmers
This weekend's Monaco Grand Prix is not only the glamour event on the Formula 1 calendar, but also one of the major showcases for the watch industry. Look closely at the crowd on the yachts in the harbour and you'll see acres of tanned skin teamed with the latest shiny timepieces. You might also see small swimsuits (oh yes, you .................. 24.05.14 More
IWC Ambassador Nico Rosberg An Exclusive Interview
Andrew McUtchen
Before we get into the lessons in life, let’s begin?with IWC-sponsored Rosberg’s wrist game. What can we learn there? Well, a few things actually. One, that a Big Pilot is a perfect sartorial match for a racing firesuit. And two, that the new, dressier Aquatimer models pair surprisingly well with a suit. We discover.................. 24.05.14 More
Zenith Chronomaster Triple Calendar Gold | INTRODUCING
Buffy Acacia
The Zenith Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar has returned once more in 18k rose gold.With its salmon and charcoal dial tones, it has a much dressier look than the previous steel models.The automatic El Primero 3610 displays the weekdays, month, moonphase, and has a 1/10th second chronograph with 60 hours of power reserve.Most .................. 24.04.25 More
Omega Speedmaster 38 2024 (live pics) | INTRODUCING
Borna Bosnjak
Omega expands the Speedmaster 38mm collection with a multitude of new models, choice of three materials, and two dial colours.There’s a choice of steel or Omega’s proprietary Sedna and Moonshine Gold alloys, and either brown or green sunburst dials, with the solid gold bracelets being a first for the collection.The pi.................. 24.04.24 More
Montblanc 1858 Unveiled Minerva Monopusher Chronograph
Buffy Acacia
The Montblanc 1858 Unveiled Minerva Monopusher Chronograph LE100 sheds light on the new calibre MB M17.26 with sapphire windows in the case sides.The whole movement is designed back-to-front, giving you the best view from the dial.It has a 43mm stainless steel case, and is limited to 100 pieces.There are two main schools of though.................. 24.04.24 More
Franck Muller's cigarette lighter watch was the wackiest creation of Geneva Watch Week
Jamie Weiss
I started this Watch Carry Wednesdays column as a way to highlight and share cool watch accessories. However, this time around, the watch is the accessory. Unveiled at the World Presentation of Haute Horlogerie (WPHH) – Franck Muller’s annual novelties showcase timed to coincide with Watches and Wonders, as well as Gene.................. 24.04.24 More
Jaeger-LeCoultre CEO Catherine Rnier on how the Reverso became an icon
Nick Kenyon
The world was an immeasurably different place 90 years ago. There were no computers, no mobile phones, no smart watches and no internet. The stockmarket crash of 1929 was still being felt around the world, the Star Spangled Banner was selected as the US national anthem and the Art Deco icon of the Empire State Building was opened f.................. 24.04.21 More
We are dropping a feature length virtual watch fair video on YouTub
Andrew McUtchen
We don't want to cry poor, because boy have we had some good times over the years. But the hidden thing about watch fairs is that they're utterly exhausting. Especially when you travel for over 24 hours to get to them.?Somehow, I have managed to re-create this effect without leaving Australia. Because, wait for it, we have film.................. 24.04.20 More
Everything you need to know about the Cartier 2020 collection
Nick Kenyon
Make no mistake, the Cartier 2020 collection is a cracker. Last year we were offered a smaller collection of watches that focused on the Santos and Tonneau shapes, but this year we get most of that and much, much more. The latest releases from Cartier are broken down into five distinct collections, but there’s also the welcom.................. 24.04.20 More
Testing the Tudor Black Bay Bronze on the Kokoda Trail
Chris McUtchen
A combination of childhood curiosity, a fictitious war hero named Brody, and stories from my grandfather led me, last year, to tackle the infamous Kokoda Trail with the Tudor Black Bay Bronze on my wrist. The Kokoda campaign of World War 2 remains one of the most important theatres of war that Australia and its allies fought in .................. 24.04.19 More
Is the Tudor Black Bay GMT the perfect travel watch?
Time+Tide
Editor’s note: The other week I met up with a globetrotting friend from the internet (it happens more often than you might suspect), and on his wrist was the Tudor Black Bay GMT. It looked great, and more than that, old mate actually wore it travelling (as opposed to his vintage Rolex GMT), because it could: (a) handle the rigo.................. 24.04.19 More
HANDS-ON: Top of the world the epic, awesome Jaeger-LeCoultre Tourbillon Geophysic Universal Time
Felix Scholz
As far as boss complications go, the world timer is pretty up there. Not only is it technically impressive, it's also visually arresting: the city ring and typically colourful layout make walking around with one of these on your wrist the watch equivalent of playing Beyonce's Run the World (Girls)' wherever you go.Jaeger-LeCoultre.................. 24.04.18 More
HANDS-ON: The Longines Record going for gold
Cameron Wong
Last year, Longines doubled down with the release of the Record collection. Illustrating just how serious they are about creating classically handsome and highly accurate watches, with price tags that won't break the bank. The result was their first ever COSC-certified collection that combined a variety of dial options and colours.................. 24.04.18 More
HANDS-ON: The Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver Bronze
Cameron Wong
While Bell & Ross are well known for their aviation-inspired designs, there's another side to the French watch brand that takes them from the flight deck to the boat deck. A side that saw them introduce their first ever dive watch in 1997. The oil-filled, and more round than square, Hydromax with an unbelievable water resistan.................. 24.04.18 More
How a Mechanical Watch Works: Back to Basics Video
Felix Scholz
If you take a keen interest in the world of watches, you've likely heard of Carson Chan. Carson works for the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie, an organisation dedicated to building knowledge around fine watchmaking. And while we seem to now run into Carson every time we're in Switzerland, we first met him in Hong Kong, at the las.................. 24.04.17 More
5 Out-Of-This-World Watches Perfect for the Guardians of the Galaxy
Barbara Palumbo
As Marvelites and Comic-Con attendees undoubtedly already know, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,?the much-anticipated?follow-up to the 2014 original, is in Australian cinemas today. As a closet Marvel fangirl (Pssst, Antman. You never return my calls.), this is a big deal for me. So to celebrate I've put together five (very diff.................. 24.04.17 More
Felix Scholz
The story in a second:If the El Primero is the most significant movement in Zenith's history, the impressive new Calibre 6150 represents their step into the future.If I asked you, dear reader, to picture a Zenith watch, I'd be willing to bet that 99% of you would imagine a sporty chronograph, powered by the brands famous El Primer.................. 24.04.15 More
Best Omega Speedmaster limited editions | LISTS
You don’t need me to tell you that the Omega Speedmaster is an iconic wristwatch, its legendary status needs no introduction, and its timeless design has captivated watch enthusiasts for decades. The foundations of the Speedmaster lie in the standard Moonwatch, and while a fantastic watch that any discerning watch collector should have in the.................. 24.03.25 More
Best Audemars Piguet Royal Oak | LISTS
Borna Bosnjak
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak has always captured a sense of opulence. Not only has it become the quintessential luxury sports watch over the years, it was actually the?watch that started the trend in the 1970s. Finding refinement in the crude inspiration of bronze divers’ helmets, the Royal Oak has gone from an oversized a.................. 24.03.24 More
VIDEO Why Omega x Swatch BioCeramic MoonSwatch is out of this world
Luke Benedictus
We're going to call it a space oddity. Albeit it a very welcome one at that. But today's news that Omega have teamed up with Swatch to create a playful take on the Speedmaster Chronograph in the form of the BioCeramic MoonSwatch has caught the watch world by surprise.In the one corner there's Omega, the venerable brand renowned.................. 24.03.22 More
Omega and Swatch blast off together on the BioCeramic MoonSwatch
Luke Benedictus
Standing in the Omega HQ in Bienne, Petros?Protopapas is visibly excited. The Brand Heritage Director of Omega is holding forth under a vast cosmic backdrop that depicts the planets in technicolour detail in a star-lit sky. This revolutionises the Swiss watch industry for me, declares Petros with tangible emotion in his voice. .................. 24.03.22 More