LIST: Do I still rate my top 10 watches of 2017? Uh. Hmmm. Some of them?
Andrew McUtchen
There are all kinds of forces at work when you’re under pressure to come up with your ‘best of the year’ lists. There’s end of year fatigue. There’s the hype around new releases, late in the piece. There’s bias of every possible variety. It’s much more clear-eyed in September of the yea.................. 21.09.18 More
TAG Heuer Hedges Their Bets on the Future of Watches in 'Kingsman: The Golden Circle'
Andrew McUtchen
Last night the Kingsman returned in Kingsman: The Golden Circle, with a new head tailor to the fore and a new watch on his wrist, the TAG Heuer Connected Modular 45 Kingsman special edition.?The success of the first movie, Kingsman: The Secret Service, was unprecedented, and not just because it was a British spy movie that?chal.................. 21.09.17 More
Introducing the Hublot Big Bang Unico GMT
Cameron Wong
The angry man of jazz, Charles Mingus, famously said, Making the simple complicated is commonplace; making the complicated simple, awesomely simple, that's creativity. A saying which, I think, is rather befitting to watches with a GMT or dual time zone complication. Because, let's face it, having to calculate the time in another t.................. 21.09.17 More
Breguet Tradition GMT: Why I Wear This Watch Review
Felix Scholz
Some watches always get the double tap when they show up in our Instagram feed. One such model is Glenn's (AKA @syn_chronus) ridiculously lovely Breguet Tradition GMT. Not only because it's a stunning watch in its own right, but also for the fact that?we simply don't see too many out there. So we got in touch with Glenn to talk ab.................. 21.09.16 More
Vacheron Constantin Creative Director Christian Selmoni Explains Harmony Collection Interview
Felix Scholz
On September 17 Vacheron Constantin celebrated their 260th birthday, making them the oldest continuously operating watch brand. They celebrated the day by unveiling (after months of teaser images) the Reference 57260 the most complicated watch ever made. While this one-of-a-kind marvel is making horological headlines this week, we.................. 21.09.15 More
IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph Polaris Dawn goes to space | NEWS
IWC has designed and donated four Pilot's Watch Chronograph Edition Polaris Dawn watches for charity auction.The white ceramic and space-blue dialled watches will travel to outer space on the Polaris Dawn mission launching on August 26.Upon returning, the watches will be auctioned at Christie's New York to raise funds for St. Jude Children's Resear.................. 21.08.24 More
Ada Hegerberg: The first Ballon d'Or Fminin winner | INTERVIEW
Andrew McUtchen
Ada Hegerberg was in a difficult spot at the time we recorded this episode, just coming off the World Cup where she was injured at a critical time. But would you know any of these things were troubling the Norwegian footballer and first-ever Ballon d'Or Feminin winner Ada Hegerberg? You would not. The Hublot brand ambassador is.................. 21.08.24 More
The NFL's elite quarterbacks and their watch collections
D.C. Hannay
With autumn just around the corner, it’s time for America’s favourite sport to start ramping up again. The NFL preseason is already under way, and along with the excitement of the game on the field, we at Time + Tide are looking forward to the new season’s wrist game from the league’s top quarterbacks.Footba.................. 21.08.22 More
Crossing the threshold: The first time I bought a watch over $1000
Ricardo Sime
Many of us within the watch community can remember the moment we fell in love with a piece. Whether it was a textured dial or a complication that caught our interest, that moment creates a sense of euphoria that's impossible to forget. Immediately following that high, we come back down to earth and commence The Search – a mu.................. 21.08.21 More
HANDS-ON: The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Meca-10 King Gold
James Robinson
The advent of Hublot's Big Bang essentially launched the provocative, innovative and disruptive brand. The brainchild of horological mega-doyen Jean-Claude Biver, the Big Bang arrived on the scene way back in 2004, and since then, it?has not only reinvigorated but redefined what Hublot stands for. The evocatively named, plus-siz.................. 21.08.20 More
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: The best watches of Scandinavia
Andrew McUtchen
Time+Tide has always been proudly Australian-based, and, whenever required, Aussie-centric. If you didn’t know this before earlier this year, you would have learned it then. Our country was ravaged by bushfires, and many of you reading came to our aid by supporting an auction we held to help out.But that is all a distant .................. 21.08.20 More
Time+Tide
Editor's note: In case you missed it, T+T HQ is located in Melbourne, which is currently rather cold. And one of the few things warming me up right now (because the office heater just isn’t cutting it) is the warm details on this funky Oris Chronoris, which, even though it’s a few years old, I still can’t get out of.................. 21.08.19 More
The Montblanc TimeWalker Manufacture Chronograph review
Time+Tide
Editor’s note: In the last few years Montblanc has made quite the pivot away from the dressier end of the watch spectrum, to some sportier, more robust models. Case in point, the Montblanc TimeWalker Manufacture Chronograph from a few years ago now. While Montblanc is not a mainstream chronograph brand, with watches this smart,.................. 21.08.19 More
"The watch that started it all for me" Jean-Paul's Breitling Transocean
Nick Kenyon
There’s always one that started it all. The first taste that starts the passion. Like the first dunk that lit the flame in Jordan’s heart. The first moment Phelps touched the end of a pool and knew he loved to win. Or the first piece in your collection that opened your eyes to the variety and complexity involved in the .................. 21.08.19 More
WATCHSPOTTING: Big sharks and surprising watches in The Meg?
Felix Scholz
There are three things I want in your classic Hollywood blockbuster: big monsters, bad one-liners and quality watch spotting. And from the looks of it, The Meg has all three. And while it's a movie that's very much scheduled to tie in with the northern summer, it's also one that I feel is close to my Australian heart and no, not b.................. 21.08.18 More
HANDS-ON: The night owl friendly Bell & Ross BR 03-94 Horolum
Cameron Wong
It's not unusual to see high-flyers Bell & Ross take inspiration from the world of aviation. In fact, it's almost expected. However, the latest addition to their Horo label does it with a far more grounded perspective. Finding its muse in the practical aesthetic of an airport runway.Following on from last year's three-handed H.................. 21.08.18 More
Inside the Omega Timing Room at Rio 2016 Video
Andrew McUtchen
Well, the blaze of glory is nearing its end. But before Rio 2016?crosses the finish line, we wanted to show you something really cool from behind the scenes of the official timekeepers.?The duck swimming on the lake' metaphor applies perfectly to timing at a modern Olympics. To the naked eye, the duck and the running race, or g.................. 21.08.16 More
Friday Wind-down: 21 August, 2015
Felix Scholz
If you came here hoping to win a Tudor Pelagos, you're too late. Here, have this beer instead. We closed our survey at the start of the week and were blown away by the response. We'll be announcing the winner next week, so stay tuned!What happened?There's cruel, and then there's pretending to give someone a Rolex and then asking f.................. 21.08.15 More
Oris Aquis Great Barrier Reef Limited Edition IV | INTRODUCING
Buffy Acacia
The Oris Aquis Great Barrier Reef Limited Edition IV directly supports the Reef Restoration Foundation's push for recruitment and upscaling.The dial presents a beautiful effect of sun streaking down through the water's surface, as if viewed from a coral reef.The 43.5mm case is made from stainless steel, with a tungsten bezel inser.................. 21.07.24 More
New releases from Piaget, Furlan Marri, Hermes and more
Pietro Pilla
From Hermes presenting an enamelled pocket watch, to Furlan Marri introducing a quirky flying saucer from another era, and Piaget entering the rainbow craze, in this week's selection there isn't a single boring piece. There is plenty to discover below: let us know on Instagram which watches are your favourites from the roundup!Pia.................. 21.07.24 More
You can get not one but TWO Blancpain watches in this charity fundraiser for ocean conservation
Luke Benedictus
Seventy years ago in 1953, the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms became the first modern dive watch that was readily available to consumers. Tackling the practical requests of French Navy combat swimmers, the original Fifty Fathoms set the default style for modern diving watches by offering guaranteed water resistance, a large 41mm case,.................. 21.07.23 More
Omega Seamaster 60 Years of James Bond Canopus Gold | HANDS ON
While the Omega Seamaster 300M Diver 60 Years of James Bond Edition in stainless steel was a visual tribute to various Omega watches worn by James Bond, particularly the first wave-dial Seamaster worn by Pierce Brosnan and the tenure-ending No Time To Die Edition Seamaster worn by Daniel Craig, this Omega Seamaster 300M Diver 60 Years of James Bond.................. 21.07.23 More
Taika Waititi is a certified watch geek, which makes him even cooler
Borna Bosnjak
I think most will agree that Taika Waititi is just a cool dude. Effortlessly delivering deadpan one-liners, he’s probably best know for his contribution to the latest Thor films, directing them and starring as Korg. Should you fail to look past the Marvel curtain, you’ll miss masterpieces like What We Do in the Shadow.................. 21.07.22 More
Why this is the ideal brand partner for the Zenith DEFY Midnight
Luke Benedictus
Watch brands always want you to write about their new ambassadors / friends of the brand. Whenever such opportunities are dangled, there's a tacit understanding that there’ll be at least some watch-related chat to ensure the brand's product gets the exposure it deserves. That’s just how it works. The problem is that.................. 21.07.21 More
VIDEO: A short history of Longines dive watches in the glorious '60s
Nick Kenyon
Longines is well known for producing important pilot’s watches in the 1930s and gorgeous dress watches in the ’50s. But one area that’s sometimes overlooked, is Longines’ impressive track record with dive watches.From as early as 1937, Longines was making strides in the race to make a functional and truly wa.................. 21.07.21 More
IN-DEPTH: The Omega Planet Ocean Vs. the Omega Seamaster 300, is there a winner?
Fergus Nash
Since 1948, Omega have been perfecting their formula for conquering the sea. What began as a splash-proof dress watch, quickly spiralled into a race for innovation amongst Switzerland's finest as to who could plunge the deepest depths and still tell the time. The Seamaster line is Omega's crown jewel in technical achievement and de.................. 21.07.20 More
The original Oris Divers Sixty-Five review
Time+Tide
Editor’s note: In 2019 heritage reissues are NBD. But back in 2015 the rules of the game hadn’t yet been nailed down. One of the standouts back then (and indeed now) was Oris, with their Divers Sixty-Five — it was a near perfect take. And one worth taking a second look at …?The story in a second:The Oris Diver.................. 21.07.19 More
13 of Hublot's sapphire watches
Time+Tide
Editor’s note: While Hublot didn’t create the first sapphire-cased watch (that honour goes to Alain Silberstein of all people), the big, bold brand has done an impressive amount of work in a relatively short time to make the ultra-hard, ultra-cool case material mainstream. Don’t believe us? Here’s Sandra’.................. 21.07.19 More
LIST: The $20K fantasy watch collection challenge readers only edition
Cameron Wong
Last week the entire Time+Tide team were posed a challenge. The premise was simple: construct a hypothetical watch collection with as many watches as we liked for as close to $20,000 AUD as possible. The only other stipulation we couldn't choose any watches that we currently own. Well, we had a lot of fun, and if the reaction on s.................. 21.07.18 More
IN-DEPTH: Luxury sports done right the Zenith Defy Classic Skeleton
Felix Scholz
The story in a second:? Contemporary design and classic size make this a winning combination.It's no secret that the Defy is Zenith's darling this year. Baselworld 2018 saw them release a swag of different versions, including the crazy Zero G, the impressive chronograph, and this watch, the comparatively simple Classic. And while .................. 21.07.18 More
Ulysse Nardin Diver Le Locle: A Forgotten Classic Revisited
Cameron Wong
Imagine you were suddenly launched back in time and onto the deck of a naval ship in the second half of the 19th century. What's the very first thing you'd do? Personally, if I've learnt anything about time travel from?The Terminator, I'd find some clothes. Shortly after that, I'd be pretty keen to know exactly when I was, and the.................. 21.07.17 More
Short Timeline of Tudor's Movement Technology
Felix Scholz
Tudor's BB Chrono has been one of the most talked about movements of the year. It has a formidable set of specs, and the collaboration with Breitling is a bold (and smart) play. But it's far from Tudor's first step on the road from ETA to movement autonomy. Here's what they've achieved in a few short years.2011 The AdvisorNot many.................. 21.07.17 More
Friday Wind-down: 21 July, 2017 Tonnes of tourbillons
Felix Scholz
There's an inherent irony in the Friday Wind Down that gets me every time. It's often the last item on my weekly to do list the one thing between me and a (very) well-earned knock off drink. For me,?writing this isn't much of a wind-down, if you know what I mean. So with that (and a beer) firmly in mind, I'm going to make this sho.................. 21.07.17 More
Longines Heritage Military COSD Presenting for Duty Video Review
Felix Scholz
Typically it's the Time+Tide team that are the wrists behind our ‘Gone in 60 Seconds’ reviews, but today we've asked singer-songwriter-actor Barry Conrad to step up to the plate. He’s?already delivered the thespian goods with his role as anonymous airman (we just made that title up; we have no idea if Barry named.................. 21.07.16 More
Montblanc Villeret Tourbillon Cylindrique Geospheres Review
Felix Scholz
The burning question when ex-JLC wunderkind/CEO Jerome Lambert moved over to Montblanc was how long until he starts ringing in the changes?' The answer – one year on – is abundantly clear. The answer: not very long at all. 2015 has his fingerprints all over it. There were immediate signs in the disruptive limelight ste.................. 21.07.15 More
The best Hublot ambassadors | LISTS
Buffy Acacia
Wherever you saw your first Hublot, chances are you saw it on the wrist of a celebrity. With bold, industrial designs that transcend both luxury and sports watch norms, Hublot’s brash attitude and unashamed price points draw a lot of hate from people who don't get the appeal. However, for those who do, Hublot represents a pi.................. 21.06.24 More
Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Revuelto Flyback Chronograph | WHAT WE WORE
Jamie Weiss
Most popular mechanical chronographs on the market today have some sort of connection to motorsports, but the reality is that the vast majority of chronograph owners don't use their chronographs to record lap times or 0-100km/h runs. Indeed, most chronograph owners barely use their watches' complications at all in the same way that.................. 21.06.24 More
A. Lange & S?hne invite Time+Tide Club Members to boutique lock-in
Andrew McUtchen
On a cool Sydney night, with most of the darkened city preoccupied with the Vivid festival, A. Lange & S?hne and Watches of Switzerland hosted an evening in their Martin Place Boutique for Time+Tide Club Members. The doors were promptly locked, the cocktails were soon in hand, and the objective for all attendees was simple;.................. 21.06.23 More
Five Musically Inspired Watches You Should Know
Ricardo Sime
Music, across language and culture, is something that has meaning to us all. It’s one of those few things that breaks barriers, inspires us and many times places us in that special trance state that blocks out the stresses in our lives. So it should be no surprise that its tentacles of inspiration reach the world of horology.................. 21.06.22 More
Beheadings and vice: The wild inspiration behind the Cartier Pasha
Luke Benedictus
The Pasha of Marrakesh enjoyed a life of barbaric splendour. During the first half of the 20th Century, Thami El Glaoui rose from a tribal warlord in the Atlas Mountains to become one of the richest men in the world. His colossal wealth stemmed from interests in Morocco's salt and mineral mines compounded with the huge tithes h.................. 21.06.22 More