You voted, and this was the most popular $5000 watch collection made up of 2020 releases only
Thor Svaboe
Editor’s note: I don’t want to go all salty Kanye West on Taylor Swift at an awards ceremony here, but imma just pop up here to say that Thor has declared himself the winner in the Fantasy Watch Collection under $5000 edition, EVEN THOUGH I polled more likes on Instagram, and was within one, or even tied up in the comme.................. 30.10.20 More
How much value does the "Celebrity X Factor" add to the hammer price at auctions?
Editors note: While you might think these uncertain times would lead to a decline in luxury spending, auction houses are still raking in a great deal of money – with collectors assuaging their boredom under lockdown with incredible timepieces that come up for auction. The market for hot vintage watches is still going strong, with even modern .................. 30.10.20 More
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Sydney shark attacks, steel sports watches and the Serica 4512
Nick Kenyon
It’s fair to say that Andrew has been in the game a little while now. He’s spoken to more than his fair share of weird and wonderful people for Time+Tide, from Hollywood actors and directors, to watch ambassadors and even the man behind the Apple Watch. It takes someone pretty special to raise his heart rate these days................... 30.10.20 More
VIDEO: Diving into the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Ocean Commitment III
Felix Scholz
Earlier this year, Blancpain announced the third generation of their charitable champion the Blancpain Ocean Commitment III, a limited edition take on their iconic Fifty Fathoms. And while previous versions have distinguished themselves by being ceramic and Bathyscaphe, this time around we were treated to a regular (and regularly .................. 30.10.18 More
Tissot Heritage 1936 Vs Bridgeport pocket Watch Who Wore It Best?
Felix Scholz
Last week Andrew and I took part in a somewhat unusual, and entirely self-imposed, challenge. Andrew, typically a wearer of more modern timepieces tried the 45mm Heritage 1936 on for size and I gave my wrists a break entirely to properly experience the Bridgeport pocket watch. We were both outside our comfort zones, full of though.................. 30.10.16 More
The Best Watches of 2015 According to the GPHG
Felix Scholz
Overnight the leading lights of the watch industry gathered for its night of nights the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Geneve (GPHG). It's essentially the Oscars for watches and, like any glittering awards ceremony it's full of big budget commercial releases, critically acclaimed indies and the occasional underdog.Without further ado,.................. 30.10.15 More
Spooky Watch Guide: Our Top 5 Halloween Watch Picks
Felix Scholz
Halloween. The night when the spirits?of the dead and children in need of dental work roam the earth, and eerie spectres lurk in every shadow. And while?questions of mortality, the world beyond and the good and evil are eternal and unknowable, they are not your main concern on this, the spookiest?night of the year. The real questi.................. 30.10.14 More
Patek Philippe 175th Anniversary Event
Andrew McUtchen
Last night, Patek Philippe and LK Boutique hosted a lavish dinner at Crown’s Garden Room, in Melbourne to mark the aspirational brand’s 175th Anniversary and also to open the temporary Patek Philippe Exhibition in the main foyer of Crown, which will remain until November 9th.The ‘pop-up’ Patek Philippe E.................. 30.10.14 More
Baume & Mercier and Qualia Competition Winner Announced
Andrew McUtchen
AND THE WINNER IS….qualia resort: Pic by baldwinaquatic .auWe are very excited to announce that we have chosen a winner of the Baume & Mercier and qualia competition, brought to you by?Time+Tide and?our partners Baume & Mercier and Mr & Mrs Smith!The prize is?flights for two to Hamilton Island to stay at quali.................. 30.10.14 More
Panerai US NAVY SEALs 2024 Capsule Collection
Tom Austin
Panerai has unveiled its latest collection dedicated to the US Navy SEALs, representing their military DNA and showcasing the brand’s dedication to creating tough, functional tool watches.The release consists of 4 specific watches, all drawing inspiration from desert camouflage, all bearing the Navy SEALs logo on the dial, and.................. 30.09.24 More
Baume & Mercier Riviera Ode to Nature | INTRODUCING
Russell Sheldrake
Watch brands draw inspiration from all kinds of places. Whether it be the automotive world, food, or even cartoon characters, the germ of an idea for a watch can come from anywhere. For its latest pieces in the Riviera family, Baume & Mercier has looked to the nature surrounding the model’s namesake. Looking at the .................. 30.09.24 More
Why Blancpain's epic marketing flex didn't involve a single watch
Luke Benedictus
In the early 1950s, Blancpain’s CEO Jean-Jacques Fiechter was diving off the coast of Cannes when he lost track of time. It almost proved a fatal mistake as Fiechter ran out of air and almost died. That near-death experience motivated him to try and create a reliable instrument that could enable divers to monitor their ti.................. 30.09.23 More
The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph x Team Ikuzawa by Bamford is one for the motoring enthusiasts
Kieran Robson
A three-way collaboration between TAG Heuer, Japanese motorsport team and fashion label Team Ikuzawa, and legendary watch customiser George Bamford.Based on the 42mm Carrera Chronograph, it’s a love letter to racing heritage, style, and innovation.A Japan-only limited edition of 100 pieces, it’s a bit of a tease for t.................. 30.09.23 More
Just got back from Zermatt last Friday evening, and right upon my return the action was nonstop throughout the week. With a moment to finally catch my breath, I can now catch you all up.The next morning, upon arriving back from Switzerland, Longines invited me out to Governors Island in NYC to watch the best of the best compete in the Longines Glob.................. 30.09.22 More
Earth Attacks! The new Omega Speedmaster X-33 Marstimer is ready to blast off for the red planet
Borna Bosnjak
The story of the Speedmaster Professional being the Moonwatch has been told a tiring number of times. The story of the Mars Watch however, is much more of a novelty. First released in 1998, the Speedmaster X-33 was designed by Omega in collaboration with the USN Blue Angels and USAF Thunderbirds, and has since seen use on space s.................. 30.09.22 More
Why I didn't trade my collection for my grail, a Patek Philippe 5066 Aquanaut
EDITOR’S NOTE: There are some members of the Time+Tide team whose watch collection seems to change on a monthly basis. There are constant purchases, trades, U-turns, I-can’t-believe-I-did-that moments. Their sheer love of watches means the horological merry-go-round never stops. Our deputy editor Zach is one of those guys. Here, he refl.................. 30.09.21 More
RECOMMENDED READING: Watchspotting on MasterChef Australia Season 11, in India?
Andrew McUtchen
OK, this one is truly curious. For some utterly unknowable reason, MasterChef Australia, very much like cricket, is monstrously popular in India. It’s not that the show doesn’t have its charms. Every single Aussie on the planet has, at one point or another, been drawn into a series of MasterChef. If they say they.................. 30.09.20 More
5 of the best watches released in 2020 under $3k, including Grand Seiko, Bulgari and Monta
Thor Svaboe
This has been a bountiful year for the horologically inclined, and full of surprises. We have gone shopping with the virtual Time+Tide gold credit card, and found what we think might be five of the best watches under $3kUSD in 2020. It is an eclectic selection, from established microbrands to tough divers and a flyweight re-edition.................. 30.09.20 More
Revisiting the Montblanc Orbis Terrarum UNICEF Limited Edition
James Robinson
Editor's note: A recent discussion in the office has brought up the rather interesting question: What is the best watch for international travel?LOTS of different watches were bandied about as suggestions and, of course, names like the Rolex GMT-Master II 126710BLRO and Patek Philippe 5930G were hotly debated as some of the best.................. 30.09.19 More
INTRODUCING: The Chopard Alpine Eagle, a new contender in luxury steel sports
Nick Kenyon
The Chopard Alpine Eagle is a watch that has roots in the 1980s when their St. Moritz model was released. It was during a period when the stainless steel luxury sports watch boom was in full swing. Case in point, between 1980 and 1995, the St. Moritz model alone sold 50,000 pieces. Now, the St. Moritz has been reimagined with a con.................. 30.09.19 More
EVENT: A Crazy few Hours with Franck Muller in Melbourne
Nick Kenyon
The Franck Muller Vanguard Crazy Hours landed in Melbourne last week, and not only was I fortunate to take a closer look at it, but the kind people at Franck Muller invited me to celebrate it with them at a dining event with some of their important local clients. It was a great opportunity to view the new collection, as well as sha.................. 30.09.19 More
5 of this year's most popular and unobtainable wristwatches
James Robinson
While there are some enthusiasts out there who feel as though the vast majority of new watches released at this year's Baselworld and SIHH were a bit safe, there were still some real stunners unveiled from legacy outfits like Rolex, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet.And, because the collective products of these three aforementi.................. 30.09.19 More
8Past10 Editor Simeon Kremzow-Tennie Who to Follow
Andy Green
With an eye for the eclectic and the independent, Simeon’s perspective on watches is well worth a follow.NAME: Simeon Kremzow-TennieOCCUPATION: Editor and community manager at 8Past10.HANDLE: @Simeon_ktFOLLOWERS: 1.7kLOCATION: GermanyTell me about yourself:My name is Simeon Kremzow-Tennie, I'm a 24-year-old electrical engineer.................. 30.09.17 More
Friday Wind-down: 30 September, 2016
Felix Scholz
It's a public holiday in Victoria today Grand Final Friday, so the Time+Tide office is officially empty, but that doesn't mean we're not hard at work, after a week that encompassed the grand launch of our survey (if you’re Aussie, you have no excuse not to enter, I mean, what’s the worst thing that could happen? You wi.................. 30.09.16 More
A. Lange & S?hne Saxonia Moonphase Hands-on Review
Felix Scholz
Let’s begin by stating the patently?obvious: A. Lange & S?hne has had a very good year. At the top end, collectors have raved about the Grand Lange One Moonphase Lumen, as well as the Richard Lange Jumping Seconds.?And for those whose pocketbooks have earthly limitations – the new Saxonia Thin?presents a very tempt.................. 30.09.16 More
Watches & Wonders 2015: Our Live Coverage
Felix Scholz
For the next four days Time+Tide will be coming to you live from Watches & Wonders in Hong Kong Asia-Pacific’s own watch fair, and the largest of its kind outside of Switzerland, with 11 brands from the Richemont stable exhibiting. Including Cartier, IWC, JLC, Piaget, Van Cleef & Arpels, Montblanc, Roger Dubuis, Vach.................. 30.09.15 More
A. Lange & S?hne 1815 Chronograph with Pulsometer Scale Hands-on Review
Felix Scholz
The story in a second:For this year’s Watches & Wonders A. Lange & S?hne, the German masters of high-end horology, have released boutique only version of their 1815 chronograph featuring a silver dial with blue markings and an elegant pulsometer scale.The Pulsometer along with the telemeter is one of the more uncommo.................. 30.09.15 More
Panerai Radiomir 1940 3 Days Automatic New for 2014 with Pricing
Felix Scholz
Officine Panerai has jumped?out of the blocks at Watches & Wonders (the Hong Kong spin-off fair of?Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie – SIHH) releasing a bevy of new models and limited editions.?And one of the most compelling?of these releases is the latest update to the classic Radiomir 1940; The Panerai Radiomi.................. 30.09.14 More
Konstantin Chaykin ThinKing | INTRODUCING
Borna Bosnjak
With a thickness of just 1.65mm, the ThinKing is the latest brainchild from Konstantin Chaykin, though only in its second prototype stage.The key-wound movement uses the proprietary steel case as a baseplate, with an additional module available that adds rigidity, hand and automatic winding, but also crucially, thickness.The Thin.................. 30.08.24 More
Bulgari Octo Finissimo CarbonGold
Borna Bosnjak
The new CarbonGold variants go back to 1993, the first time Bulgari combined high-tech with traditional luxuryExtremely light due to their full carbon construction, the models are highlighted in 18k rose goldUltra-thin is the name of the game, with both the automatic and perpetual calendar movements measuring in under 3mmFor Gene.................. 30.08.23 More
INTRODUCING: The Tudor Pelagos 39mm
Finally! Look, I have always felt the Pelagos is one of the strongest dive watches on the market. But, afflicted with slender wrist syndrome, the size, while it could work for my wrist, was not optimal. While many enjoy the original 42mm Pelagos, and for good reason, others have shared my sentiment – the people begging for a more compact take.................. 30.08.22 More
INTRODUCING: The new Breguet Classique 7337 and Dame
The Swatch Group is full of top-notch brands: Omega, Longines, Blancpain, Glashutte Original and more. But arguably the brand under their umbrella with the most grace and gravitas is Breguet. With an unapologetically classic, time-capsule aesthetic, truly engined-turned dials, and handsome calibres, Breguet’s Classique collection is a must vi.................. 30.08.22 More
Buffy's top 5 picks from Geneva Watch Days
Fergus Nash
Geneva Watch Days definitely isn’t as grand an affair as Watches & Wonders, however what it doesn’t have in quantity it certainly made up for in quality. Here are my personal top 5 picks from Geneva Watch Days 2022.Bulgari Octo Finissimo Sejima EditionBulgari's Octo Finissimo is the perfect platform for high-end col.................. 30.08.22 More
My six favourite watches from the Couture watch show in Las Vegas
I know I have been a part of the Time+Tide team for over a year now, but this past week in Las Vegas it really hit me that I am a full-fledged member of this industry. Joining Time+Tide during the pandemic, I have spent the majority of my days confined to my home office writing up a storm with the odd Zoom meeting sprinkled in between. But I finall.................. 30.08.21 More
INTRODUCING: The Oris Aquis Date Upcycle made from recycled plastic
According to UN Environment, every year as many as 13 million tonnes of plastic leak into the oceans – which is the equivalent of a truck-load every minute. With only 9% of all plastic produced thought to have been recycled, and various aquatic animals suffering dearly as a result, there is a clear need for businesses to reevaluate their proc.................. 30.08.21 More
Thor Svaboe
Editor’s note: If you missed Part 1, make sure you check it out as it includes the likes of Moser, Chopard and Greubel Forsey. In the best dials of 2020 Part 2 we keep the eye-catching dials rolling, from affordable microbrands all the way to the most haute of horology. Enjoy!?anOrdain Model 2Time-consuming vitreous enamel wi.................. 30.08.20 More
Thor Svaboe
Let's be honest, 2020 is not just a year of disastrous market decline, job losses and lockdowns. This year has also been one of rapid change and lateral thinking within the horological community. There have also been many heartening examples of the show going on, despite the uncertain backdrop. And with another stunning timepiece i.................. 30.08.20 More
We tried to buy a watch at Bob Hawke's Estate Auction
Nick Kenyon
Bob Hawke’s estate auction offered a chance to reflect on a man known equally well for his capacity to skol a pint of beer in record time (he broke a beer drinking Guinness World Record in 1954) and being a past Prime Minister of Australia. The auction took place in a venue that could only be described as aptly representative.................. 30.08.19 More
Understanding the IWC Pilot's family part 4 the St Exupry collection
Time+Tide
Ladies and gentlemen, we've begun our descent. Now that we've completed our overview of the Top Gun, Spitfire and Classic collections we'd ask you to stow your tray tables and please pay attention to the final instalment in our series the IWC Pilot's St Exupery collection.?Now, IWC's St Exupery watches are named for the famed author .................. 30.08.19 More
Ulysse Nardin Classico Manufacture Grand Feu review
Time+Tide
Editor’s note: This watch might not be the newest release but, by gosh, it’s as fresh today as the day it passed final quality control. We take another look at the?Ulysse Nardin Classico Manufacture Grand Feu …?Ulysse Nardin pulled out all the stops for its?first SIHH showing. In a fair characterised by conservative.................. 30.08.19 More