Spotted by Andy Green 7 April, 2017
Andy Green
Last month's dispatch was written in an airport lounge as I waited to fly out to Basel, via London, for my very first Baselworld experience.?Now to report back on what was a big month, to say the least.Ted's Autodromo Group B Evoluzione / 1977 Porsche 911 3.0 CarreraMy trip to Baselworld started in London, where I shook the jetlag a.................. 22.04.17 More
Cartier Drive de Cartier Moon Phases Hands-on Review
Felix Scholz
In our?recently published interview,?Arnaud Carrez, Cartier's Head of Marketing and Communications, said that the Drive represents a different kind of masculinity, one that isn't defined by muscles, sport, achievement, performance”, but by “elegance, and style, and refinement. Looking at the Drive de Cartier Moon Phase.................. 22.04.17 More
Friday Wind-down: 22 April, 2016 Raining Purple Watches Edition
Andrew McUtchen
Image via anildash The Time+Tide office relies on a few things to function. A very cheap pretend Nespresso coffee machine. Extremely poor internet connection, due to the thick brick walls of the heritage building we're in it must have been some kind of a factory once. A tiny bar fridge which only fits six beers for the Friday W.................. 22.04.16 More
Blancpain Villeret Annual Calendar with GMT Hands-on Review
Felix Scholz
First introduced in 2011, Blancpain's Villeret Annual Calendar with GMT is, as you'd expect from the refined Swiss brand, an elegant take on an often cluttered complication. It's an interesting design too with the date apertures occupying the right-hand side of the dial, something you rarely see. It might look odd initially, but t.................. 22.04.16 More
Omega Speedmaster Skywalker X-33 Solar Impulse Hands-on Review
Ben Zachariah
The story in a second:Even though the Omega Speedmaster Skywalker X-33 supports a worthy cause, the Solar Impulse project, we're more than a little disappointed that this watch has nothing to do with Star Wars.The latest limited edition of Skywalker X-33 celebrates the Solar Impulse project. The Solar Impulse is an amazing plane .................. 22.04.15 More
Best red dial watches | BUYING GUIDES
Buffy Acacia
Red dials became a rapid craze a few years ago, and while they haven’t quite reached the peaks of popularity the way green or blue have, they’ve become a mainstay in the watch community – especially when it comes to limited-edition releases and Lunar New Year drops. Still, if you're searching for the colour of pa.................. 22.03.25 More
The Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix is on this weekend and we're on the watch beat
Jamie Weiss
If you’re into watches, you’re probably into cars. There’s such an overlap between the two hobbies that it’s not so much a Venn diagram sort of deal and more like one big circle. I know that’s certainly the case for us here at Time+Tide, with Borna, Buffy, and I in particular being massive revheads .................. 22.03.24 More
Maurice Lacroix Pontos Day Date 41mm Time+Tide Watches
Dniel Dobai
The Maurice Lacroix Pontos Day Date 41mm is now available in three new variantsThe ML143 Sellita-based movement ticks insideGreat everyday pieceWatch enthusiasts, including myself, often search for watches with specific expectations. For example, I often find myself looking at dive watches with unnecessary amounts of water resista.................. 22.03.23 More
The latest celeb wearing the Patek Philippe Tiffany Blue? It's the Blue Wiggle
Luke Benedictus
At the end of last year, an unexpected release dropped that redefined the term hype watch.? Not long after announcing they were retiring the Nautilus A.K.A the world's most ludicrously in-demand watch Patek Philippe revealed a twist in the tale. This came in the form of the Nautilus 5711/1A-018, that delivered a snappy Tiffany .................. 22.03.22 More
INTRODUCING: The new Bulgari Octo Finissimo Ultra is only 1.8mm thick!
With a marketplace that thrives on the emotional connection between consumer and brand heritage, anniversary milestones have become a prominent moment for manufacturers to celebrate their creations. Typically we see a storied reference executed in limited numbers, with a new special dial, and, perhaps, a precious case metal, with a commemorative ca.................. 22.03.22 More
RECOMMENDED READING: Platinum is back, baby
James Robinson
A short while ago, Nick Foulkes, writing for How To Spend It, espoused that the last 24 months have seen a significant rise in the popularity and production of solid platinum watches.Foulkes postulates that this may be, to a degree, down to the relatively recent vogue of steel watches, as platinum at least from a passing glance .................. 22.03.20 More
VIDEO: This is what Tudor's 3 top 2019 releases look like on the wrist
Felix Scholz
It's testament to the power and ongoing evolution of Tudor's blue-chip Black Bay family that our top three picks from Baselworld 2019 are all Black Bays, and also from a distance at least look very different indeed.?Without a doubt, the most discussed and most genuinely novel watch of the bunch (and perhaps of the whole fair) is t.................. 22.03.19 More
VIDEO: TAG Heuer joins the bronze brigade with the Autavia
Felix Scholz
Bronze that gold-toned alloy that only gets better with age has continued its domination of the watch world, and the latest brand to be converted is TAG Heuer, who this week released two bronze versions of their brand new three-handed Autavia.?Structurally, it's the same as the steel Autavias 42mm across,?powered by a Calibre 5 mo.................. 22.03.19 More
VIDEO: Longines Baselworld 2018 collection review
Felix Scholz
Longines have a well-earned reputation for exceptionally strong heritage releases, and while their Baselworld 2018 collection featured a particularly hot blacked-out Legend Diver, it was newer lines, like the extensions to Record and V.H.P. that really stood out.On the one hand, the new gold and two-tone additions to the tradition.................. 22.03.18 More
VIDEO: 4 of the best Tudor watches from Basel 2018 including the GMT that has everyone talking
Felix Scholz
I always feel a slight apprehension walking into the Tudor press presentation at Baselworld. My expectation levels are maxed, and I'm always worried that the new range won't live up to the high standards of the previous year. And, as usual, I needn't have worried, as Tudor's Basel 2018 collection is STRONG. New dials, movements, c.................. 22.03.18 More
READER COMMENT: Day 2 of Basel 2018, from your point of view. Omega love and strap confusion
Andrew McUtchen
With Day 2 of Baselworld over, and the Time+Tide team all retiring to their quarters for as much sleep as can possibly be had with chronic collective jetlag, ?it's time to charge a nightcap glass and scan the comment section for?your thoughts and observations?over the past 24 hrs. The first subject of note carries over from day.................. 22.03.18 More
INTRODUCING: The Bell & Ross BRV Racing Birds
Cameron Wong
What if you were a brand born in a cockpit and were an ace at aviation-inspired watch designs? What would be your next step? Why, you'd design a plane, of course! And that's exactly what Bell & Ross have done. The brainchild of Bruno Belamich co-founder and creative director of Bell & Ross the BR-Bird is a way-out V12-powe.................. 22.03.18 More
Tudor Heritage Black Bay Steel: Rugged New Look and a Hot Date
Felix Scholz
Tudor has just lifted the lid on the Black Bay Chronograph, and already they’re showing us another Baselworld 2017 novelty, and surprisingly/unsurprisingly it's another take on the Black Bay. But rather than offer novel materials or finishes, like last year's Bronze and Dark version, Tudor has revisited the heart of the coll.................. 22.03.17 More
Tudor Black Bay Chrono 5 Photos to Help You Decide
Andrew McUtchen
The new Tudor Black Bay Chrono has just dropped?and there have been a lot of feels expressed?in the nine hours since it was released. The hashtag is simple, just little old #bbchrono – which almost sounds like one of the greatest blues guitar players ever –?but the response has been quite the opposite. It’s st.................. 22.03.17 More
Speedmaster Apollo XVII Limited Edition Announced at Baselworld 2017
Andrew McUtchen
First vision of the just announced new Speedy: Omega CEO Raynald Aeschlimann announces the Speedmaster Apollo XVII Limited Edition released at Baselworld 2017. It is dedicated to the last man on the moon, astronaut Gene Cernan.The Speedmaster Apollo XVII Limited Edition released at Baselworld 2017[bagofswag_incontent].................. 22.03.17 More
Omega 1957 Trilogy Box Set: Speedmaster, Railmaster, Seamaster Models Video Review
Felix Scholz
This year marks the 60th anniversary of three of Omega's most important models: the Speedmaster, Seamaster and Railmaster. The brand is celebrating by releasing a frankly epic trio of limited edition reissues, available individually, or in this ‘1957 Trilogy’ box set. No word yet on pricing or availability. While we do.................. 22.03.17 More
[VIDEO] Omega Speedmaster, Railmaster, Seamaster Box Set
Andrew McUtchen
When Omega CEO Raynald Aeschlimann recently visited Australia he brought more than just one of the world’s most glamorous women with him. He also gave us an exclusive preview of the Omega 2017?releases. The new boss?needed?only one take to deliver the news straight down the barrel of the camera, albeit in a hushed voice w.................. 22.03.17 More
Zenith Partner with Distinguished Gentlemen to Fight Prostate Cancer
Ben Zachariah
One September morning each year all over the world, thousands of men wake up early to don their most ?dapper outfits, wax their moustaches, and mount their cafe racer motorcycles to ride together through their cities. Their aim? To raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer.Zenith CEO Aldo Magada and Distinguished Gentleman.................. 22.03.16 More
Hublot Big Bang MECA-10 Hands-on Review
Justin Mastine-Frost
Hublot are one of the boldest (and most polarising) brands in the luxury watch industry – their designs inspire intense feelings, both negative and positive. Regardless of which side of the fence you sit on, they’re constantly innovating and challenging their watchmakers and design teams with bold ideas that so.................. 22.03.16 More
Champagne Showers Thanks to Bell & Ross at the Australian F1 GP
Ben Zachariah
Image via Renault Sport.There's an unavoidable sense of enthusiasm in?the Renault Sport F1 garage at the Albert Park racetrack in Melbourne, Australia. It’s the lead-up to the first Formula One Grand Prix?of 2016, the Australian Grand Prix, and it’s that particular brand of?light-heartedness that can only come?with th.................. 22.03.16 More
Baselworld 2016 Lookbook: Bremont, Oris and Jaquet Droz
Ceri David
It’s time for the final?instalment?of the ?Basel Lookbook, in which our friend and fashion advisor Ceri David casts an eye over the best releases of Baselworld and suggests what might look nice to wear with them. Thanks Ceri, it’s been a blast.?What's this then?The limited edition Bremont Boeing 100.What does it go with?.................. 22.03.16 More
Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Chronograph Hands-on Review
Felix Scholz
The story in a second:The Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Chronograph is the sort of watch Tissot excel at clean style, quality construction and competitive price.Tissot as a brand is perhaps most famous in the modern day for their sporty and functional T-touch series. It may surprise some to discover that?the brand has a long history.................. 22.03.15 More
Blancpain Villeret Grande Date Hands-on Review
Felix Scholz
The story in a second:For many, Blancpain is synonymous with the Fifty Fathoms, but there’s much more to the brand than dive watches. ?The Villeret collection is just as important and iconic. Please welcome the latest addition to the collection – ?the Blancpain Villeret Grande Date.The Villeret collection is the heart .................. 22.03.15 More
Bell & Ross BR-X1 Carbon Forg First Look
Felix Scholz
The story in a second:The Bell & Ross BR-X1 Carbon Forge is an example of Bell & Ross demonstrating their high-end technical watchmaking capacity. But even though this watch strays from their credo of simplicity it's still unmistakeably a Bell & Ross.The watch world, like any consumer industry, is driven by trends. And.................. 22.03.15 More
Felix Scholz
As we look forward to the latest and greatest that Baselworld 2014 will offer us we started feeling a little emotional, a little nostalgic even. Before we get caught up in this years batch of ultra-thin, ultra-cool and generally game changing watches we wanted to pay our respects to the greatest watches of 2013.The King is dead! L.................. 22.03.14 More
Pierrick Boyer's Watch Journey Interview
Andrew McUtchen
Pierrick Boyer is a master pastry chef living, in the words of Frank Ocean, one sweet life. He is excited daily by the act of balancing unusual and untested combinations of ingredients at his patisserie in Melbourne, La Petit Gateaux.If a picture paints a thousand words, then one of Pierrick's avocado and chocolate tarts paints.................. 22.03.14 More
Blancpain's Fifty Fathoms Early Days of Function and Form
Time+Tide
Now in its 60th year, Blancpain's Fifty Fathoms watch has become a legend. A legend that is steeped in history. It is a history with three main protagonists: Jean-Jacques Fiechter, Blancpain's CEO for three decades from 1950-1980, who was himself a passionate diver, and Captain Robert Bob Maloubier and Lieutenant Claude Riffaud, both.................. 22.03.14 More
Everything you need to know about MIL-SHIPS watches | IN DEPTH
Buffy Acacia
There are so many watches surrounded in exaggerated, or even completely fake mythology, that watches with genuine backstories bring immense excitement. Being able to trace something's origins back to specific dates and events is always going to be popular with watch nerds, especially if it has something to do with the military. We.................. 22.02.25 More
Tissot PR516 Chronograph Mechanical | HANDS ON
Mitchell Barber
Tissot has been on a tear in the last few years. With watches like the PRX Powermatic, the slightly controversial PRX Digital and the gloriously quirky Sideral S, they have firmly solidified their position as the accessible hype brand. There's always been one thing missing from their lineup though; a watch for the die-hard horo.................. 22.02.24 More
Hamilton Ventura Dune Limited Editions | INTRODUCING
Hamilton is the reigning champion of watches on the silver screen, their watches having featured in over 500 major films since 1932. These horological cameos were more often than not limited to either the usage of vintage or existing models sometimes remixed in a new colour scheme to tie into the movie. Other instances have required the development.................. 22.02.24 More
The Longines Pilot Majetek is a wrist-mounted flight instrument with a storied past
Borna Bosnjak
From measuring Lindberg’s first transatlantic flight to the monopusher chronograph worn by Amelia Earhart and the Weems, Longines’ tradition of pilot’s watches is a storied one. By the time the 1930s rolled around, Longines had developed a simple system for tracking time in the form of an arrow that rotated with.................. 22.02.23 More
The Hublot Big Bang Integral Time Only is thinner and more compact
Fergus Nash
The Hublot Integral, as its name suggests, has been a core representation of the sports-watch brand for quite some time now. It's seen its fair share of evolutions in regards to case materials and colours, but it has always been found with its high-tech skeletonised dial and UNICO flyback chronograph movement, with the exception of.................. 22.02.22 More
My 5 favourite watches of the last 12 months
Fergus Nash
Editor's note: Sometimes you want an informed opinion. You have a problem with your knee you speak to a doctor. You urgently need to get bail after some unfortunate misunderstanding lands you in jail you put a call into your trusty lawyer. But if you want to get a subjective overview of the best 5 watches of the last 12 months, you.................. 22.02.22 More
Introducing: The Baume & Mercier Hampton Hommage Pierre Soulages
Watchmaking is an art. This is part of the appeal that mechanical timepieces have for buyers around the world, persuading them to forego more accurate or logical options such as a smartwatch or smartphone. Hardcore watch enthusiasts, when asked about the art of watchmaking, will likely steer the conversation towards movement design – their le.................. 22.02.22 More
INTRODUCING: The Longines Aviation BigEye Chronograph in titanium!
The watch world is definitely enjoying a heritage binge with vintage-inspired timepieces the dominant trend throughout the industry. You might think the end of this trend is on the horizon, but when you appreciate how deep some manufacturers’ archives are, you start to realise that the fun has only just begun. Longines, for example, is a bran.................. 22.02.21 More