Most collectable quartz watches | LISTS
Mitchell Barber
The relevance of quartz watches as an option for “serious” collectors has been hotly debated on the forums, blogs and at the meetups. They don't have a soul, they tick or it's a glorified Apple Watch are all arguments against quartz that are based on a whole lot of nothing – just excuses to follow the crowd in.................. 21.11.24 More
Omega Seamaster 300M black wave and brushed grey | INTRODUCING
Russell Sheldrake
Omega has released two new Seamaster Diver 300Ms, one of which was teased on Daniel Craig’s wrist during the Summer Olympics.?One has a black wave dial, while the other is a grey, vertically brushed dial.?Both do away with the ceramic bezel, opting for black aluminium and grey titanium.?Many of us who follow the Omega n.................. 21.11.24 More
Hublot Big Bang Unico Novak Djokovic | HANDS ON
Russell Sheldrake
Sustainability is becoming a bigger and bigger thing in watchmaking, with sustainably sourced metals, up/recycled materials, reduced packaging, and renewables powering manufactures, all making their way into the press packs handed out by brands. But I don't think I've ever encountered a watch made from objects and clothes use.................. 21.11.24 More
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Enamel Hokusai shows a watch as a literal work of art
Tom Austin
Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Reverso returns with an exquisite homage to 19th-century Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai.Painstakingly reproduced in micro-proportions, two of Hokusai’s famed artworks are miniaturised in 14 layers of grand feu enamel.Limited to 10 pieces each, both artworks required over 80 hours of work to reprodu.................. 21.11.23 More
Jamie Weiss
When the Baume & Mercier Riviera first hit the market in 1973 – a year after the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak but years before other rivals such as the Patek Philippe Nautilus, Girard-Perregaux Laureato and Vacheron Constantin 222 – it immediately caused a stir. Its avant-garde dodecagonal case, flat H-shaped bracelet .................. 21.11.23 More
Is it a bad idea to wear a better watch than your boss?
Luke Benedictus
There's a reason why office dress codes are more confusing than ever. On the whole, they no longer exist.Unless you're obliged to wear a uniform or work in one of those dwindling industries where the suit and tie still prevails, most offices have loosened their collars. But this apparent lack of rules does not mean that sartori.................. 21.11.20 More
Fergus Nash
Watch enthusiasts and automotive enthusiasts have a lot in common. It's not just that the demographics intersect, but there is definitely a link in the appreciation for outstanding feats of engineering. Both can be artistic expressions, with form meeting function, and both can be all-out utilitarian objects with pure performance in.................. 21.11.20 More
Hublot has its sights firmly set on your collab sneakers
James Robinson
Horological disruptors Hublot are hosting an exhibition right now at the Museum of Contemporary Design and Applied Arts (MUDAC) in Lausanne, Switzerland but it's not for watches.No, the Swiss watchmaker is hosting what is said to be one of the best sneaker exhibitions ever assembled.And while this may sound slightly off-brand fo.................. 21.11.19 More
INSIGHT: Omega's watchmaking in the modern age
Felix Scholz
In the constant cycle of new releases, it's easy to lose sight of the fact that watches are machines built to last for generations with a little regular care and love. And while you and I might be there obsessing over the year's hottest release, or wondering what's coming next, Omega takes a longer view. Which is only to be expect.................. 21.11.18 More
HANDS-ON: Everyday elegance the Blancpain Villeret Grande Date Jour Rtrograde
Cameron Wong
Named after Blancpain's picturesque Swiss village home, the Villeret collection represents the spiritual heart and soul of the brand. Marking the point at which the Maison's centuries-old elegance meets modern-day innovation, with each model designed with pure lines, slim case profiles, and clean dials that embody the enduring res.................. 21.11.18 More
Breguet's Type XXI 3817 Hands-on Review
Felix Scholz
Turns out that Breguet, not content with nailing the brief when it comes to dress watches?and?innovating left, right and centre?are also quite the dab hand when it comes to pilot's watches. And they're no Johnny-come-latelies at the genre, either. In fact, in the early 20th century, Abraham Louis Breguet’s grandson Louis Cha.................. 21.11.16 More
Six Forgotten Watches of 2015 You Need to Know About
Felix Scholz
The story in a second: Six of the best watches you've never heard aboutHere's the thing. For every Dark Side of the Moon, there is an even darker place where some of the?best watches of Basel and SIHH that you’ve never even heard about hide in the shadows. For every Everose Yacht-Master there's a What-Master? just waiting to.................. 21.11.15 More
Lewis Hamilton's IWC raises U$250,000 at charity auction | NEWS
Jamie Weiss
There are just five races left in the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship, meaning there are only five more races where Sir Lewis Hamilton, arguably the greatest Formula 1 driver of all time, will be racing for Mercedes… And therefore probably only five more races where we’ll see the champ regularly wearing IWC watches in.................. 21.10.24 More
"We made enough" Stern tells NY Times. No steel Nautilus 5811
During the farewell tour of the 5711 Nautilus, we were led to believe the model was bidding adieu from the catalogue – at least in its time and date only configuration. It was a bit of a drawn-out goodbye, with a final run of green dial 5711 watches that were then followed by a limited-edition run of Nautilus watches with Tiffany stamped and .................. 21.10.22 More
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Moon in Pink Gold review
Fergus Nash
Some would suggest that the perfect dress watch has a long list of criteria. Less than 40mm, no complications, made from a precious metal, thin, etc. Although this framework is a good recipe, there should definitely be room for bending the rules, and the new Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Moon in Pink Gold is a sure contender f.................. 21.10.21 More
A poetic tribute to the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Chronograph Automatic
Fergus Nash
Editor’s note: Fergus Nash, the writer of this piece, is one of Time+Tide’s newest members of the writing team. Increasingly, I am finding that his point of view – rich with analogy,?kaleidoscopic associations and energy – is connecting me with the watches he writes about in new ways. Not just new ways, enri.................. 21.10.20 More
VIDEO: The latest Omega Trsor is the perfect dressed-down dress watch
Felix Scholz
You might have missed the slick new updates to Omega's dressy Tresor line amidst the cavalcade of Speedmaster and Seamaster releases this year but, trust me, they're worth closer inspection. For one thing, steel joins the family this year, across a few versions.Of particular note is this gorgeous bleu number. Not only is the 40mm .................. 21.10.19 More
Omega's contemporary new museum offers a unique glimpse into its past
James Robinson
Omega has just opened their latest Museum in the heart of the La Cite du Temps in Biel, Switzerland.The museum, which has a decidedly modern aesthetic, was designed by the award-winning Japanese architect Shigeru Ban, who is famed for his groundbreaking work with paper and recycled cardboard.Housed inside the contemporary instit.................. 21.10.19 More
Introducing: The Longines Equestrian Pocket Watch Jockey 1878
James Robinson
Paying homage to an affiliation that has spanned more than century, Longines has created a limited edition pocket watch honouring equestrian racing the Longines Equestrian Pocket Watch Jockey 1878.Hewn from solid 18k rose gold, the equestrian-themed pocket watch is said to imbue the Swiss watchmaker's passion for horse racing, a.................. 21.10.19 More
Friday Wind-down: 21 October, 2016 Mixed Bag Edition
Felix Scholz
Today's Wind Down is, much like this week, a bit all over the shop. Though Time+Tide has momentarily ceased its globetrotting antics, that doesn't mean we’ve been laying idle, so stay tuned. But in a week packed with a bold blue Bell & Ross and the curvaceous Cle we managed to find some gems out there, including the cool.................. 21.10.16 More
Bell & Ross BR 126 Aeronavale Vintage Hands-on Review
Felix Scholz
Bell & Ross has never been afraid of colour. And their bold, highly graphical square instrument watches are a natural canvas for creative experimentation. The brand’s more traditional round watches are a little bit of a different story inherently more conservative; B&R tend to play things safer with their Vintage col.................. 21.10.16 More
4 Ways to Wear the Cl de Cartier
Felix Scholz
It turns out the Chris Edwards from Oscar Hunt Tailors has something of a knack for finding the right threads to go with the right wristwear. Not only has he tailored a suit to perfectly match a watch, he's also given us some solid advice on how to wear a gold watch with grace and style. So we decided to test Chris's sartorial ski.................. 21.10.16 More
Bulgari Octo All Blacks 100 Club
Felix Scholz
The story in a second:Is this all black edition of the Bulgari Octo the coolest watch you'll never own?There's a lot of love for the Bulgari Octo in the Time+Tide office. Especially the blue version. Its good looks, classic Genta shape and case design, that oh-so-supple bracelet It's a cracker of a watch. But until recently we'd .................. 21.10.15 More
14 Times We Couldn't Handle Watching This Patek Philippe Video
Andrew McUtchen
I don’t want to get too Buzzfeed here – FYI the title is wholly stolen from a One Direction related post – but these are genuine moments of shock and emotion experienced watching the mini-movie about the making of the Patek Philippe 175th Anniversary 5175R Grandmaster Chime and I want to share them. Because sh.................. 21.10.14 More
The deepest diving watches | BUYING GUIDES
Buffy Acacia
There are those who say a dive watch never needs more than 200 metres of water resistance, because that's enough to cover the overwhelmingly vast majority of dives. To them I ask, where is your imagination? Does human achievement not excite you? We might not all end up holidaying at the bottom of the ocean, but that doesn't make i.................. 21.09.24 More
The best 1980s watches | LISTS
Tom Austin
The 1980s are often referred to as a decade of decadence and excess. With the rise in consumerism, along with the explosion in everything in pop culture from movies to music videos, and the golden age of the celebrity, many cult classics were made legends in the '80s. Gordon Gekko was prowling Wall St with his golden Cartier, the mo.................. 21.09.24 More
Jamie Weiss
Zenith teams up with legendary British club DJ and record producer Carl Cox on a second music-inspired signature editionFor the first time ever, the DEFY Extreme's case is crafted in matte-finished stainless steel and yellow goldIt features subdials styled after vinyl records and a stroboscope-effect rehaut styled after a record pl.................. 21.09.23 More
IWC Portugieser Tourbillon Rtrograde Chronograph Lewis Hamilton
Borna Bosnjak
The seven-time F1 world champion is honoured with a third collaborative special edition from IWC, following a 2014 Ingenieur and 2019 Big Pilot Perpetual CalendarKnown for being the go-to fashionista on the grid, the Portugieser Tourbillon Retrograde Chronograph is outfitted in a bold teal colourIt’s powered by a flying one.................. 21.09.23 More
VIDEO: The new Omega Speedmaster '57 collection
Fergus Nash
When Omega's eye turned towards their 1957 trilogy of sports watches, the reissued vintage watch trend was sky-high, but not yet at its peak. The last few years have seen brands like Omega perfecting the art of the retro, figuring out which elements needed updating and which ones were best kept in their original state. The new gene.................. 21.09.22 More
The Rado DiaStar Original gets a sharp, contemporary edge
Luke Benedictus
First released in 1962, the Rado DiaStar Original is one kooky watch design. Recognisable at a glance thanks to its striking, oval case, it exudes a retro-futuristic vibe – the sort of watch you can imagine George Jetson wearing in his flying car. But this quirky veneer disguises it’s horological significance. ?The .................. 21.09.22 More
More diamonds, more refinement, more options: The new IWC Portofino Automatic 37
Borna Bosnjak
The IWC Portofino Automatic 37 has been a staple in the Schaffhausen watchmaker’s collection since 2014, largely targeted at their female audience. The new Portofino 37 models continue the feminine touches found in the original, with subtle design changes and technological improvements. This includes the introduction of a m.................. 21.09.22 More
Introducing: the Vacheron Constantin Overseas Limited Editions Everest
Today is a neat day for the watch community, and especially for VIP Vacheron Constantin collectors. When I received this press release, I had to pinch myself to see if I was dreaming. Fortunately I wasn’t. When Vacheron Constantin first debuted their prototype Overseas, made for adventurer and photographer Cory Richards to wear on his summit .................. 21.09.21 More
Dreams really do come true: My visit to the Tudor Manufacture in Geneva
Having joined the Time+Tide team during the pandemic, the tantalising prospect of travelling to watch events and industry launches was for a long time taken off the table. Instead I was bound to my chair, where I would sit writing each day for hours until I became worried that my skin would actually graft onto it. Sure, I felt some benefits of bein.................. 21.09.21 More
VIDEO: A detailed tour of Jaeger-LeCoultre's 2020 releases with the CEO, Catherine Rnier
Andrew McUtchen
There are certain experiences we have on a regular basis at Time+Tide that you may not be aware of, or have shared in any way. Yes, even you, hardcore fans. COVID-19 has made it possible for us to bring you in on it. It’s the presentation of the watches. The way we learn about them. And who we learn from.The Master Contro.................. 21.09.20 More
RECOMMENDED READING: Tom Hardy "all but locked in" to strap on Omega as the next James Bond, says GQ
Andrew McUtchen
Tom Hiddleston? Idris Elba? Perhaps, for the first time, a woman? Who will be James Bond when Daniel Craig steps out of the role after No Time To Die? GQ Australia believes they have the answer.“Movie news blog The Vulcan Reporter, run by Twitter scooper Vullein, has seemingly picked up the scoop that Tom Hardy has been l.................. 21.09.20 More
Thor Svaboe
Hublot's Big Bang series this autumn is like an unstoppable tank, with this last month being marked by strong new editions of Big Bang and the Spirit of Big Bang. But no watch has quite captured all that the brand has become quite like this urban warrior, with an almost imperious level of quality and finishing. The Hublot Big Bang .................. 21.09.20 More
Zenith takes on GPHG 2019 with 5 seriously hot watches
James Robinson
It isn't hard to imagine that Zenith is probably feeling pretty darn confident about being given more than one award at this year's Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Geneve. Not least for the fact that five of the Swiss marque's timepieces have been given the nod by the prestigious event's judges across no fewer than five differe.................. 21.09.19 More
Introducing: The Richard Mille RM50-04 Kimi R?ikk?nen
James Robinson
Horological heavyweight Richard Mille has just unveiled their latest limited edition masterpiece, the Richard Mille RM 50-04 Kimi R?ikk?nen, and there's only one thing we can say Bwoah!In typical fashion only to be expected of Richard Mille, the RM 50-04 is an incredibly complicated and quite frankly wonderful timepiece, designe.................. 21.09.19 More
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Day Date 70s review
Felix Scholz
Editor’s note: Blancpain has one of the best dive watch archives around, thanks to the fact that they were one of the primogenitors of the genre, and it's something they’ve been tapping into with great effect, as Sandra discovered when she checked out the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Day Date 70s …?We've c.................. 21.09.19 More
VIDEO: The Tudor Heritage Black Bay GMT is a contender for the hottest watch of 2018
Felix Scholz
Since their dramatic reboot in 2012, Tudor has continually upped the game. From the original Black Bay, to the development of in-house movements, new case materials, and complications like the chronograph, every year brings a new surprise. Based on this track record, I'm always excited to see what Tudor will do next with the Black.................. 21.09.18 More