What does Kim Jong Un's watch tell us about how his lifespan and global politics?
Nick Kenyon
Kim Jong Un is the leader of North Korea and understandably has a lot on his plate. From United States offers to meet and discuss his nuclear program to the issue of food running low throughout his kingdom, he doesn’t have the time to slowly and carefully select his watch every morning, so he wears the same one every day. But.................. 21.06.21 More
Omega's Seamaster Planet Ocean Ultra Deep Professional 10.9K deep
Felix Scholz
Big news overnight from the house of Omega they can now claim the lofty (well, the opposite actually) title of deepest diving watch ever.?Just how deep are we talking here? How about 10,928 metres? That's the depth Victor Vescovo took his submersible, Limiting Factor into the Mariana Trench.?And on that sub, was the Omega Seamaste.................. 21.06.19 More
Jaeger-LeCoultre's Master Ultra Thin 2019 Melbourne launch
Felix Scholz
Wednesday night saw Time+Tide invite Jaeger-LeCoultre into our office, along with some of our most die-hard fans (you have to be a little die-hard to make it out on such a cold evening), for an evening of watch-related entertainment.?There is no doubt that the guests of honour were a brace of brand new Master Ultra Thin watches, w.................. 21.06.19 More
Bulgari Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT Automatic video review
Felix Scholz
The first watch I saw at Baselworld 2019 was the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT Automatic. I saw it at a preview dinner before the fair proper, and honestly, it kind of ruined me for other watches at the fair.?The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT Automatic is just so impressive. Not only is it the world's thinnest au.................. 21.06.19 More
Daniel Senia
There are watches we wear in our real lives and there are watches we imagine we would be brave enough to wear in our imaginary lives. There are watches we wear based on our budget, and there are watches we would buy should money be no object. This is a story about people wearing those kind of watches with no single trace of self-c.................. 21.06.18 More
Spotted by Andy Green 9 June, 2017 Collector's Edition
Andy Green
The past few weeks have been eventful, to say the least. With the team (again) scattered across the country (and the world), here's what I've been up to. We've nicknamed this dispatch the “collector’s edition” for reasons you'll soon find out…Steve's Panerai PAM372 (@StevePizzati)To kick things off, Australia.................. 21.06.17 More
Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Geographic | INTRODUCING
Jaeger-LeCoultre debuts three new Polaris configurations.The Polaris Geographic, a new model, marks the first time the collection includes JLC’s signature reinterpretation of a travel time complication.Ocean grey lacquered dials for the Polaris Date and Polaris Geographic, and a new green gradient for the Polaris Perpetual Calendar.With much .................. 21.05.24 More
Best orange dial watches | BUYING GUIDES
Buffy Acacia
Despite being one of the most prominent highlight colours on sporty dials, orange doesn't make it to the forefront very often. It makes for phenomenal contrast on black or blue dials, but it's almost impossible to tame its vibrant power for versatile, daily wear. That's why it tends to end up on the dials of extreme watches, and m.................. 21.05.24 More
5 reasons you need to be familiar with the Omega Speedmaster Reduced
Fergus Nash
It's fair to say that the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch is one of the most famous watches of all time, up there even in the minds of the uninitiated. As the watch that went to the moon and thrived on racetracks, it's cemented a strong legacy within horological history and has become a stylistic icon. As special as it is, its younger .................. 21.05.23 More
VIDEO: The Hublot Big Bang Integral Ceramic Collection
Fergus Nash
The Big Bang Integral seems to exist as a masterclass of materials and design for Hublot, with the brutish yet refined case shape meeting the integrated blocky bracelet to show off as much of their coloured ceramic as possible. Adding to their wide array of available colours come these new versions in an army olive green, a sandy t.................. 21.05.22 More
Blancpain and Biopixel team up for ocean conservation
Borna Bosnjak
Chewing on an ice cube on the stern of the Reef Magic, I contemplated my life choices covered in cold sweat, my breakfast coming back up to visit. In the last few minutes, I realised that I am, in fact, susceptible to seasickness, and quite violently so. I thought that the nerve-racking highlight of this trip would be a man wrang.................. 21.05.22 More
Nick Kenyon
Editor’s note: Occasionally things happen on Time+Tide that will remind you we’re based out of the most preposterously remote capital city to Switzerland – Melbourne, Australia. Today is one of those days. Friday just picked up another layer of shine because we can finally announce that we have an allocation of th.................. 21.05.21 More
INTRODUCING: The new TAG Heuer Monaco Titan is a future-proof vision of a stone-cold classic
Thor Svaboe
As a motorsport fan with a predilection for vintage-inspired wristwear, I'll freely admit that the original fresh blue Heuer Monaco might just be my favourite square piece of horology. It’s cushion-softened steel ingot evocative of a different age, exuding glamour, petrol fumes and an oil-stained Steve McQueen in racing overa.................. 21.05.21 More
INTRODUCING: The IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph Edition AMG is made to go fast, really fast
Nick Kenyon
IWC and the Mercedes performance arm, AMG, have had a long and fruitful relationship since they first joined forces back in 2004. Things were taken to the next level when Mercedes entered into Formula 1, the pinnacle of motorsports racing, back in 2010 and IWC became a key partner only a few years later, just as the team began to w.................. 21.05.21 More
Nick Kenyon
This week at Time+Tide has been pretty diverse when I look back. We considered the latest Bulgari collaboration with Steve Aoki, the price of Picasso’s these days and the state of domestic Cambodian politics. We also received word that the very first pieces of the Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 collection are hitting Australian sho.................. 21.05.21 More
TAG Heuer Monaco Grand Prix de Monaco Historique Limited Edition
James Robinson
It may have been made to celebrate an event that, like everything else this year, has been cancelled, but that hasn't stopped TAG Heuer from unveiling a new, high-octane variant of its iconic moniker the TAG Heuer Monaco Grand Prix de Monaco Historique Limited Edition.Mouthful of a name aside, this latest iteration of the square.................. 21.05.20 More
Going deeper with the unique Tudor Black Bay collection
James Robinson
Ever since it was unveiled at Baselworld way back in 2012 (Fun fact: Andrew’s first Basel!), Tudor's extensive and diverse range of Black Bays have represented some of the best value-for-money propositions on the market. Genuinely, every time anyone asks me what watch they should buy for around $5000 AUD, the answer is alw.................. 21.05.20 More
RECOMMENDED READING: The ultimate guide to the vintage Heuer Monaco
Felix Scholz
The Monaco Grand Prix kicks off on May 26, and amidst the high octane and hairpin turns, it's widely expected that we're going to get some sort of announcement from TAG Heuer that's celebrating the 50th anniversary of what's arguably TAG Heuer's most famous watch, the Monaco.?And while we can't be sure about details like the dial .................. 21.05.19 More
INTRODUCING: The Omega De Ville Trsor 40mm in Sedna gold with grey enamel dial?
Felix Scholz
When the time came to see Omega's 2019 collection I was pretty sure I knew what I was going to see, and what I was going to like. Speedmasters (obvs) and Seamasters mostly. And to be fair, I was not disappointed. But I was surprised. I was surprised by some very nice new additions to Omega's thin, manually wound Tresor family. Spe.................. 21.05.19 More
EVENT: Panerai celebrate first Australian boutique with mind-blowing nightlong event
Andrew McUtchen
Last week, Panerai lifted the bar for local watch events with a boutique launch that started at its Collins Street CBD location, transferred to the palatial family home of Australia's most famous chef, Shannon Bennett and concluded with a personal chauffeur home for each guest.The evening's entertainment, in addition to the dis.................. 21.05.18 More
Franck Muller Aeternitas Mega: The World's Most Complicated Watch Video Review
Felix Scholz
Franck Muller has the impressive title?of The Master of Complications' and this wristwatch is the reason why. The Aeternitas Mega features a staggering 36 complications, 21 hands and a movement with no fewer than 1483 parts. Reading the watch takes more than a little getting used to and adjusting it requires a PhD in advanced horo.................. 21.05.17 More
My Omega Speedmaster Cal 321 George's Watch Story
Andrew McUtchen
On June the 1st, we will be launching one of the most significant stories ever to be published on Time+Tide; the recent celebration of ‘the first watch on the moon’, the Omega Speedmaster, in Houston. The location was fitting, because this?event was truly?bigger than Texas. It?spanned a trip to NASA, a round table d.................. 21.05.15 More
Bell & Ross Boutique Opening in Melbourne Event
Felix Scholz
Last night, as clouds of bats erupted from the Botanical Gardens, a small group of 60 Melburnians, including two of the city's greatest tattooists, congregated under a grand dome to celebrate a grand occasion. Bell & Ross, the French watch brand that dared disrupt a three-century-old Swiss industry 10 years ago with the launch.................. 21.05.15 More
Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Reverso Ultra Thin 1948 Released
Felix Scholz
Continuing with the runaway success that was the pared back Reverso Tribute to 1931 Jaeger-LeCoultre have just announced the next generation of their heritage inspired Reverso collection, the Grand Reverso Ultra Thin 1948. This watch takes for its inspiration a watch from the JLC archives, dating from (surprise surprise) 1948.The.................. 21.05.14 More
Best tourbillon watches | BUYING GUIDES
On June 26 1801, Abraham-Louis Breguet patented the tourbillon – a new regulator that revolutionised watchmaking precision and timekeeping. Tourbillon, which translates to “whirlpool” or “whirlwind”, involves a mechanism in which the regulating organ rotates within a cage. With its perpetual rotation and shift in orien.................. 21.04.25 More
Time+Tide team picks the best Watches & Wonders 2024 releases
Time+Tide
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Editor’s note: Yes, you all know very well that the latest edition of Watches and Wonders was just held. But, really the week as a whole, beyond just the Palexpo, is known as Geneva Watch Week where, running alongside Watches and Wonders, you also have Time to Watch.................. 21.04.24 More
New releases from Baltic, Omega, H. Moser & Cie and more
Pietro Pilla
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Although these past seven days seem tame compared to last week during which Watches and Wonders took place, there is still no shortage of novelties. While our selection touches on different topics, the focus seems to have shifted to motorsport this week, with no less t.................. 21.04.24 More
Every Vacheron Constantin release of Watches & Wonders 2024
Buffy Acacia
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I'm not sure if it's just what my eyes have become attuned to, but it really feels as though Vacheron Constantin has been earning the top spot among the Holy Trinity of Swiss watchmaking lately. They may not have the same level of hype around their releases, however th.................. 21.04.24 More
T+T's favourites from the upcoming Independents Ineichen Auction
Fergus Nash
Ineichen Auctioneers are renowned for promoting some of the most exciting watch auctions in the last few decades, and the upcoming Independents Auction is shaping up to shock and surprise. The focus hasn't just been put on independent watchmakers, but specifically some of their rarest and even unique pieces that will command a lot .................. 21.04.23 More
Ryan Gosling commits grand theft auto in The Chase for Carrera
Borna Bosnjak
While mainstream movie buffs may be up in arms over missed Easter eggs from the Mario movie and debating whether Oppenheimer or Barbie will take the cake for the best movie of 2023, real film connoisseurs will be keen to get their eyeballs on this –?The Chase for Carrera.Starring none other than the watery-eyed heart-throb .................. 21.04.23 More
IWC'S Chris Grainger-Herr talks heritage, innovation and the importance of details
Borna Bosnjak
Walking into the IWC booth at this year’s Watches & Wonders, you were instantly transported into the 1970s, surrounded by iconic shapes from design geniuses of the time. To efficiently navigate this landscape that likely resembles the inside of Dieter Rams’ brain, you need a competent guide, and who better than IW.................. 21.04.23 More
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Naoya Hida teases new releases, Vulcain goes salmon fishing
Borna Bosnjak
With Zach’s regularly scheduled programming interrupted by a Japan trip with Grand Seiko, I thought I’d wind you down for this week. With releases still coming in strong even after the biggest watch fair of the year wrapped up, we’ve got two releases from opposing ends of the horological spectrum. The rest is as.................. 21.04.23 More
INTRODUCING: The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 43 Collection
Audemars Piguet has modernised its novelties across collections, introducing next generation movements and new technologies into their creations. The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 43 Collection is yet another example, with a more ergonomic and refined case as well as an all-new interchangeable strap system. The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offsho.................. 21.04.21 More
The new guard of action heroes and their watches, from Hobbs & Shaw to John Wick to Triple Frontier
Luke Benedictus
It's a hard life being the watch of an action hero. For starters, you’re forced to put up with all the endless gunfights, speedboat chases and henchmen annihilation. Worse still, you're always getting overlooked. The viewer's eye rarely gets to appreciate the majesty of your Swiss-made dial, because it’s invariably .................. 21.04.20 More
ISO-FIX: 13 of the best watches you can buy for $1000
James Robinson
There have been several strange side effects of the rubbish situation we currently find ourselves in.?Pushbikes, for example, are now more valuable than palladium.?And because everything social (cafes, restaurants, bars, clubs etc.) is closed, it's enabled some of us to save cash that we otherwise would've blown on boujee smashe.................. 21.04.20 More
TAG Heuer Autavia Isograph video review
Felix Scholz
One of the big hero releases from Baselworld 2019 was the brand new TAG Heuer Autavia Isograph. Firstly (and perhaps most importantly), it's a good-looking watch it looks very much at home on the wrist of Mr Patrick Dempsey, for example. It's a neat, stylish three-hander that TAG Heuer are billing as a modern adventurer's watch, l.................. 21.04.19 More
Our IWC Big Pilot Edition Le Petit Prince review
Time+Tide
Editor’s note: IWC’s Big Pilot is one of the most significant watches of the last 20 years. Its deceptively simple design belied the huge impact this 46mm monster had on the watch scene. But can it go dressy? Well, the?IWC Big Pilot Edition Le Petit Prince makes a solid argument for the yay camp.?When IWC released the ori.................. 21.04.19 More
Introducing Tissot 1973 Chronograph
Felix Scholz
Man, Tissot has a great back catalogue. That's a fact that's easy to forget sometimes, especially as the Swatch Group brand is a big player in a more modern, sporty space.?But they've certainly got some great heritage pieces (like the OG Visodate) in their lineup, and this on point '70s wonder, the Tissot Heritage 1973 Chronograph.................. 21.04.19 More
6 great Swiss mechanical watches under $1500
Time+Tide
Editor’s note: There’s real weight behind the phrase “Swiss Made”, which is, in many ways, synonymous with quality. Oftentimes it's also synonymous with expensive. But that doesn’t need to be the case, as these six watches, all of which were released in 2018, come in under $1500. Bonus, they all come fro.................. 21.04.19 More
Jaeger-LeCoultre Vs Cartier Video Review Comparison
Felix Scholz
If there’s one key take away from this year’s new watch releases, it’s that brands are playing it safe, with simple, round, steel watches being the order of the day. But, thankfully for the non-conformists out there, not everyone marches to the beat of the circular?drum. Cartier and Jaeger-LeCoultre in particular.................. 21.04.17 More