Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1R-001 in Rose Gold with Chocolate Dial Review
Andrew McUtchen
Editor’s Note: Earlier in the year we made the contentious statement that the buzz around Patek Philippe at Basel was focused on the wrong watch. While many went postal for the Calatrava Pilot (which surely ranks among the most bizarre releases of the year), it was steady as she goes at Time+Tide. We found our mouths wate.................. 19.09.15 More
Chopard Alpine Eagle Cadence 8HF | HANDS ON
Borna Bosnjak
High-beat movements aren’t that common nowadays, as manufacturers have mostly figured out how to make very accurate, “regular” beat movements. For Chopard, this is yet another point of distinction, as many of its competitors simply don’t have this ability to cherry pick attributes. Chopard’s boffins .................. 19.08.24 More
Best Batman bezel watches | BUYING GUIDES
Coke, Pepsi, Sprite – by now you have likely come across various nicknames for different configurations of bi-coloured bezels. Typically speaking, GMT watches will have 24-hour bezels with a brighter shade to represent the morning hours, and a darker one to represent the nights. While colour combos like Pepsi (blue and red) and Coke (black an.................. 19.08.24 More
Why have colourful watches only recently become the norm?
Fergus Nash
Watchmaking is not at all a recent development. Even if you're only counting from when pocket watches were widespread, that's still coming up on 300 years of development and evolution. Despite that, shifting cultures and styles are constantly bringing forward new designs, new complications, and new technologies. So with all that in.................. 19.08.23 More
Unholy Grail: the spaciest Speedy ever, the Omega Speedmaster 'Teutonic'
D.C. Hannay
No matter how tasteful your watch collection, no matter how stuffed your portfolio is with blue chip stocks like no-date Subs, classic Heuers, or the perfect Cartier Tank, there's probably a black sheep lurking somewhere. Your questionable choices. Your dark secrets. The one that's horribly out of fashion, objectively unattractive,.................. 19.08.23 More
INTRODUCING: The IWC Portugeiser Automatic and Chronograph
Fergus Nash
Without any unnecessary fluff or circumstance, the two latest additions to the IWC Portugeiser range are simply gorgeous and elegant designs with a focus on contrast. While the last few years have shown an exciting trend towards more colourful and expressive watches, it can sometimes feel like there isn't much available for those w.................. 19.08.22 More
Dress watches that are unlikely streetwear champions
Borna Bosnjak
We’ve all seen iced-out Royal Oaks and Datejusts on the wrists of Supreme-donning hypebeasts, but every once in a while, we’re surprised by the flash of a slim, two-handed piece hiding underneath oversized cuffs. While there is certainly a predominant brand in the sector of streetwear dress watches, I firmly believe t.................. 19.08.22 More
Nick Kenyon
The Longines Spirit release is a totally new collection this year, something that is already very exciting in and of itself, but also because it's an entirely new chapter for the brand. Longines, just like many of the finest watchmakers in the world, slowly improve their watches over time and rarely release entirely new collections.................. 19.08.20 More
INTRODUCING: The Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Platinum
Fergus Nash
Omega shows no signs of stopping when it comes to James Bond special editions, despite Bond showing no signs of showing up for 2020. Last year we saw the release of a Seamaster Diver 300M jam-packed with nods to 007's heritage as a celebration of the 50th anniversary of On Her Majesty's Secret Service. Now, although it's technicall.................. 19.08.20 More
Andrew McUtchen
Brand boutiques are pretty fun spots to visit as a watch lover. Because, choice. And it may surprise you to learn that Tissot very nearly has a boutique for every single day of the year 361, in fact, including this shiny new example in MidCity Shopping Centre in Pitt Street Mall. It will house by far the largest Tissot collecti.................. 19.08.19 More
Photographer Nathan Liusvia Who to Follow
Andy Green
Nathan tells us his IG feed is shoes, cameras and watches — but honestly, it’s mostly watches. We’re absolutely fine with that, and suspect you will be too.NAME: Nathan LiusviaOCCUPATION: PhotographerHANDLE: ?@MySafariFOLLOWERS: 2.6kLOCATION: Kuala LumpurWho are you?My name is Nathan Liusvia, but on social media, I.................. 19.08.17 More
Omega Seamaster Diver 300 "Rio 2016" Limited Edition One-week Review
Andrew McUtchen
Look for a minute at your wedding ring. Do you like it? It's hard to answer, right? And your answer, if you have one, is almost certainly less about whether you like the design or the material and a whole lot more about what it represents. It's about the memories it holds. The person it reminds you of.I don't mean to flake on t.................. 19.08.16 More
Friday Wind-down: 19 August, 2016 0.1 Percent Edition
Felix Scholz
This week we're all about the finer things in life, and those who can afford them. So, crack open the '61 Chateau Latour and allow your butler to read you this week's edition of the Friday Wind Down.What happened?We posted our video review of the most complicated watch ever made the Franck Muller Aeternitas Mega (not to be confuse.................. 19.08.16 More
Van Cleef & Arpels Poetry of Time pop-up | FRIDAY WIND-DOWN
Borna Bosnjak
A pop-up store is often the best way to experience a brand and its products you may otherwise not have a chance to see in person. That’s exactly the idea behind Van Cleef & Arpels’ Poetry of Time exhibition that landed in Melbourne’s Chadstone Shopping Centre this week. I had the chance to check it out, as w.................. 19.07.24 More
Mbapp signs 75m Real Madrid contract wearing 43k Hublot
Jamie Weiss
If you’re a Spanish football fan, the last few weeks have been nothing short of electric. Not only was Spain victorious in the 2024 UEFA European Football Championship – securing a record 4th Euros title – but Real Madrid, one of the world’s greatest football clubs, has just signed one of the world’s g.................. 19.07.24 More
Best sports watches | BUYING GUIDES
What is a sports watch really? On the one hand, “sports watch” is an overarching umbrella term that encompasses sub-categories such as racing watches, dive watches, pilot’s watches, etc. On the other hand, it simply comes down to a watch that has a sporty edge, a watch built both aesthetically and technically speaking with an emph.................. 19.07.24 More
TRADING FACES: Why I just gave up five Kurono watches for this one Piaget
It’s?Trading Faces?time! For those tuning in for the first time,?Trading Faces?is a column in which I break down genuine watch trades I have made in my collection. I love writing this column, not only because it means there is a new and exciting, at least for me, watch in my collection, but also because it is a moment where I can get real abo.................. 19.07.23 More
An evening with Panerai and the Time+Tide Club
Borna Bosnjak
The Time+Tide Club gatherings are in full swing, as we got together at the Panerai Melbourne boutique for a showcase of the new Submersible QuarantaQuattro. The guests were welcomed by Panerai Australia and New Zealand manager, Stephan Ballarin, before co-hosting an overview of the Submersible's history and its new and improved f.................. 19.07.22 More
the watches you bought and sold, then bought again
Luke Benedictus
On the poster for the classic rom-com Groundhog Day, Bill Murray is depicted pointing at a clock.? This, of course, is to signify the film’s basic premise in which (spoiler alert) the central character finds himself stuck living the same day over and over again. But after hearing from the Time+Tide community about the wat.................. 19.07.21 More
INTRODUCING: The new Omega Constellation 41mm
James Robinson
Omega's Constellation has always been somewhat of a quiet achiever a low-key collection that has, thanks to the endless popularity of its space and seagoing siblings, been often overlooked and maybe even, at times, forgotten. That's all changing in 2020, though. Omega appears steadfast in breathing new life into the dressy-come-.................. 19.07.20 More
An owner's perspective on the Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight vs. a first gen Black Bay Red
Yannick Chan
Editor’s note: Yannick Chan, the author of this piece, loved the idea of the first Black Bay, but the reality did not match up. “I loved the way that watch looked, but I really didn't wear it much,” he says. That said, he was not put off enough to resist buying a Black Bay Fifty-Eight a few years later. How did t.................. 19.07.20 More
Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronometer Torpilleur review
Time+Tide
Editor’s note: The Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronometer Torpilleur is a very interesting watch — a mix of modern build and very, very classical design. It’s a winner.?Story in a secondThe Marine Chronometer Torpilleur shows a new, focused and driven face of Ulysse Nardin.I'm going to start this review talking not about .................. 19.07.19 More
Piaget in Melbourne event launch
Felix Scholz
Piaget is a brand that exudes class, and has style to spare. This was something that Time+Tide and our guests got an up-close lesson in on Wednesday night, when the brand showcased their ultra-thin masterpieces for us.?For watches that look so slight, the Piaget Altiplano packs a punch I had the pleasure of wearing an Altiplano Ch.................. 19.07.19 More
9 of the most underrated chronographs of 2019
Justin Mastine-Frost
Tudor S&G this, Patek 5172G that, but wouldn't you rather have something different?Year after year it's the same story. News breaks in January and March, and all you hear about are these hero watches from brands X, Y, and Z time and time again. Sure, that's cool, and there's a reason there is immense buzz around certai.................. 19.07.19 More
VIDEO: The Zenith Defy El Primero 21 a cutting-edge chronograph
Felix Scholz
Earlier this week we had a look at Zenith's entry point into the Defy family, the solid-dialled Defy Classic. Well, today we're going to kick it up a notch with something the brand is particularly famous for a chronograph. And not just any chrono, but the Defy El Primero 21, a watch that marries the modern silhouette and skeletoni.................. 19.07.18 More
VIDEO: Is the Tissot Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80 the best-value diver of 2018??
Felix Scholz
This is such a great watch. Honestly. I can't think of many (if any) Swiss-made watches that offer such a punchy package for this sort of price. Not only do you get the impressive Powermatic 80 movement (more than three days of power reserve rocks) in a good-looking, well-made 300m diver, you get nice little features like the grad.................. 19.07.18 More
Montblanc 4810 Day-Date Hands-on Review
Felix Scholz
Confession time. When it comes to Montblanc, we're so easily dazzled by its?top-tier timepieces perpetual calendars, world timers, tourbillons that's it's easy to overlook its very fine, everyday watches. Nowhere is this more true?than with?the 4810, the 10-year-old collection that’s the somewhat unsung hero of the brandR.................. 19.07.16 More
The Ulysse Nardin Freak changed watchmaking | INTERVIEW
Luke Benedictus
In 2001, watchmaking decided to take a walk on the wild side. This was a year of weird and wonderful releases that included the Harry Winston Opus I and Richard Mille's first watch, the outlandish RM 001. Yet the most mind-boggling piece of the lot came from Ulysse Nardin, a brand that was best known for their long history of m.................. 19.06.24 More
Bamford Watch Department x Wes Lang present a Limited Edition TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
BWD collaborates with Wes Lang to bring the artist’s signature flourishes to the iconic Carrera ChronographWes Lang is known for his recurring figures and symbols horses, reapers, skulls, birds, the indigenous American and other post-pop Americana iconographyThe watch is a harmonious melding of Jack Heuer and Wes Lang’s design codes in.................. 19.06.23 More
How I revived my late father's Breitling Navitimer
Luke Benedictus
EDITOR’S NOTE: Blame it on a certain Patek Philippe ad if you will, but the idea of the watch as a family heirloom passed down from father to son retains a special emotive power. Today, in many parts of the world, it’s Father’s Day and that’s a good enough reason for us to revisit D.C’s beautiful s.................. 19.06.22 More
Unscrupulous retailers, unattainable watches: An open letter of howling despair
Time+Tide
Editor’s note: We got this letter from a Time+Tide reader in Germany who was wracked with frustration and despair. He was writing in response to this article we ran last week about the negative impact of hype and high prices on watch collecting. Alessandro’s anguish was particularly directed at certain brands who, he feel.................. 19.06.21 More
EDITOR'S PICK: Cooking with Chin Chin and Hublot, with Head Chef Ben Cooper
Time+Tide
Editor’s note: Melbourne is known for a few things. It’s been voted the Most Livable City in the World, it does a lot of great cultural events, but it’s also a serious foodie destination. One of the most popular restaurants is Chin Chin, a city joint that offers an Aussie take on bold Asian flavours. A few years ago.................. 19.06.21 More
Brynn from Dimepiece on Cartier Cookies, Lily Allen & the most subtle watch flex ever
Time+Tide
Editor’s note: This week the Wall St Journal ran a story on The 8 Women Changing the Watch World. Not surprisingly, making their hit-list was Brynn Wallner, the mastermind behind the wonderful Dimepiece, an Instagram account and website that explores the world of women and watches in a way that’s fresh, irreverent and a w.................. 19.06.21 More
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Revolution kicks Covid's butt & why modded Seikos are so rad
James Robinson
It’s been another big week of Covid-19 era life here at Time+Tide, with Zoom calls with the Girard-Perregaux HQ (up to 90 people joined in at its peak) to join in on, a live chat with Wei Koh of Revolution and the CEO of DOXA watches to discuss our involvement in the Covid-19 Solidarity Auction and what seems now like an e.................. 19.06.20 More
Apples to Apples: Longines HydroConquest Vs. Oris Aquis
James Robinson
We want to start this post with a shoutout to some YouTube commenters by the name of Nicolas, Hani and Lee. This trio recently commented on the Longines HydroConquest 41mm in Khaki Green video and each echoed the same sentiments, which to paraphrase, are: “We are in doubt between this Longines and an Oris Aquis.” We .................. 19.06.20 More
Why the Zenith El Primero A384 Revival is one of the best reissues of 2019
Nick Kenyon
This year, Zenith is lucky enough to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the El Primero automatic chronograph, which is being marked with the release of the Zenith El Primero A384 Revival. This is a very cool watch for a number of reasons, but first, let's look back a half century.The brand new Zenith El Primero A384 Revival.The birt.................. 19.06.19 More
Patek Philippe Aquanaut Chronograph Ref. 5968A review
Time+Tide
Editor’s note: One of the funny quirks of the English language is that there’s no word that rhymes with orange. Certainly, Patek Philippe?Aquanaut Chronograph Ref. 5968A doesn’t, but don’t let that fool you, because this (very) fine fellow, with its orange details and neon strap option, is as orange as the sun.................. 19.06.19 More
Bulgari Octo Finissimo Ceramic video review
Felix Scholz
Bulgari's Octo Finissimo family has been shattering records left, right and centre since its introduction in 2014. But the watch that really captured the hearts and minds of fans and critics alike was the Octo Finissimo Automatic initially offered in sandblasted titanium, and shortly after in distinctive steel and gold versions. W.................. 19.06.19 More
EVENT: Hublot loves Tim Cahill the veteran Socceroo has just become a friend of the brand
Felix Scholz
It was always going to be a tough ask, Australia taking on the powerhouse French team. And in the end the 2-1 score proved the point, but didn't tell the whole tale.Before we return to the game, let's take a step back and ask the (very valid) question: Why is Time+Tide talking about the World Cup? Well, there are two answers. A: e.................. 19.06.18 More
Commercial Banker Brandon Zabodyn Who to Follow
Andy Green
Brandon’s one of the big personalities of the Instagram watch fam, with a revolving collection and crisp photography. He’s?one of the guys behind Head2HeadCopycat and?calls Texas home.?Hook ’em horns!NAME:?Brandon ZabodynOCCUPATION: Commercial BankerHANDLE: @bzabodyn214FOLLOWERS: 33kLOCATION: Texas, USATell us?abou.................. 19.06.17 More