IWC Big Pilot's Watch Top Gun and Perpetual Calendar Mojave Desert
Thor Svaboe
Editor's note: The Time+Tide team reviewed hundreds of watches in 2021. This month we've been counting down the Top 30 reviews of the year that you liked best, on the basis of the online traffic. Heading deep into the top 10 it's the he IWC Big Pilot's Watch Top Gun Edition and Perpetual Calendar Mojave Desert at number 8 IWC have .................. 18.01.22 More
INTRODUCING: The Zenith Defy Revival A3642
Who did it first? That is always a prominent question in watch design. When people begin to discuss the Zenith Defy, many people categorise it as an intriguing alternative to the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak. The Royal Oak is credited as the reference that birthed the luxury sports category, which made its debut in 1972. Four years later, the Royal Oa.................. 18.01.22 More
The Enabler: How to justify buying another watch (#9. the investment )
Luke Benedictus
NOTE:?We understand that you've found a new watch to add to your collection (congratulations!). But rationalising this fact coupled with the fact that it'll cost a bucketload of cash may not always sit well with the less horologically minded. That's where we come in?Use The Enabler's advanced levels of sophistry to validate you.................. 18.01.20 More
My week with the A. Lange & S?hne Saxonia Thin 37mm
Bruce Duguay
Authentic is an often misused and even abused accolade in today's disposable and instant-service world. Consumers tend to be impressed for brief moments with the speed and functionality of an app, or the savings and convenience that a subscription model lends to their lifestyle. Less and less frequently, consumers are able to appr.................. 18.01.20 More
Ulysse Nardin Freak Vision our hands-on review
Justin Mastine-Frost
After a warm reception to the forward-thinking Freak-based Ulysse Nardin Innovision 2 at SIHH in 2017, the highly anticipated production variant dubbed the Freak Vision took centre-stage at the brand's ocean-themed booth at SIHH. Of the original 10 patents (four issued, six pending) that found their way into the concept wa.................. 18.01.18 More
LIST: 5 times Bradley Cooper was already an IWC ambassador before he went official
Andrew McUtchen
Two?nights ago, I fulfilled one of my most bromantic dreams when I shared a steak dinner with the new IWC ambassador, Bradley Cooper. Me, the guy from all those great movies, a bottle of Malbec and some delicious eye fillet. Perfect. The fact that there were at least 500 other people dining, and that my table was several hundre.................. 18.01.18 More
Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Automatic our hands-on review
Felix Scholz
The Polaris as Andy recently informed us is one of those truly iconic watches conceived in a golden age, not just of watchmaking but also of global exploration. This year the Polaris got the nod for the remake and revamp treatment, being offered in five new models, starting with the deceptively simple Polaris Automatic.The uncompl.................. 18.01.18 More
Panerai Luminor Submersible PAM 00671 with Blue Dial Hands-on Review
Felix Scholz
This year it appears that the Submersible collection is a major focus for Panerai, with the brand releasing a veritable pack of new models in all manner of materials and sizes. But there's one watch above all else that has inflamed the passions of the Paneristi, and that's the PAM 00671 AKA the Blue Bronzo.For anyone?not familiar .................. 18.01.17 More
IWC Da Vinci Automatic Reveals a Gentler Side
Felix Scholz
For years IWC has staked its claim as being one of the biggest, baddest and most masculine of the major Swiss brands. Recently though, we've sensed a?change in the wind. In 2014 they released the delicate Portofino, and last year their more petite pilot had women firmly in its sights. That’s set to continue for 2017, with?th.................. 18.01.17 More
Head of Bespoke Cars at McLaren Special Operations James Banks Who to Follow
Andy Green
Looking for insta-inspo? You've come to the right place.NAME: James BanksOCCUPATION: Head of Bespoke Cars at McLaren Special Operations (MSO) bringing to life his clients' creative visions through custom paint colours and unique designs.HANDLE: @JamesBanksEsqFOLLOWERS: 8.5KLOCATION: LondonTell us about your daily watch.It's a Rotary.................. 18.01.17 More
5 Things You Probably Didn't know About Ryan Reynolds and His Watches Video
Andrew McUtchen
You never know who you’re going to bump into in the halls of a watch fair like SIHH. Apart from when you get a tipoff in your schedule that a celebrity will be at a booth at a certain time, and you get there early with your cameraman to make sure you make something happen. Unfortunately in this case the chat was off camer.................. 18.01.17 More
The 5 most expensive Hublot watches
Buffy Acacia
Some luxury brands shy away from their elite clientele, trying to remain humble despite earth-shaking price tags. Hublot aren't exactly subtle about their style though, pushing technological boundaries of ceramic and sapphire cases while adorning the wrists of some of the world's biggest athletes, celebrities, and even political l.................. 17.12.24 More
Most common ETA movements | WATCH EDUCATION
Buffy Acacia
There's a statistic floating around that 80% of all Swiss watches are powered by ETA movements. I don't know where that number came from, but considering ETA makes about five million movements annually, it's probably not far from the truth. Having been founded in 1856 and eventually swallowing up the majority of the Swiss watchmak.................. 17.12.24 More
Swatch x Blancpain Scuba Fifty Fathoms Blue Lagoon
Russell Sheldrake
Swatch x Blancpain quietly release the seventh Scuba Fifty FathomsNamed the Blue Lagoon it draws its colour scheme from the Tambja mullineri nudibranch.?With no marketing, this US$400 watch is a quiet release right before Christmas.?I hope you can forgive the pun in the title, but this new Swatch x Blancpain Scuba Fifty Fatho.................. 17.12.24 More
Luxury watches are now a rite of passage symbol for comedians
Hotspots for watch spotting have typically been awards season red carpets, courtside at sporting events and anywhere you can find professional athletes, rappers or pop stars. But a growing space for watch spotting is the stage of stand-up comedians for whom owning a luxury watch seems to have become a burgeoning rite of passage. Becoming a top stan.................. 17.12.24 More
Anthony Bourdain's favourite watches were fittingly non-fussy
D.C. Hannay
The late Anthony Bourdain was many things: chef, author, cooking and travel show presenter, addictive personality (happily, he swapped illicit substances for fitness and martial arts as he got older), and a notably acerbic wit. Bourdain burst upon the scene as a culinary enfant terrible upon the publication of his first book in 200.................. 17.12.24 More
New releases from Chopard, Maen, Bremont and more
Pietro Pilla
While we are all on the cusp of holiday vacations and time off, this has not slowed watch brands from unveiling last-minute entries ahead of the gift-giving season. Below are ten highlight watch debuts from the last seven days.Vacheron Constantin Overseas Tourbillon High JewelleryVacheron Constantin outfits a white gold, blue-dial.................. 17.12.23 More
How my grandfather's Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos taught me to appreciate every moment
Adam Reeder
Time is both a gift and a cruel joke. As we get older, we wish for more of it. But we forget that when we were young, it never passed quickly enough. We wanted to be old enough to go out on our own, old enough to drive, or old enough to leave our parents' homes. Then one day, our wish is granted. The slow creep of time speeds up an.................. 17.12.23 More
INTRODUCING: The Hublot Classic Fusion Aerofusion Aspen Snowmass Limited Edition
Many brands align themselves with celebrities and famous influencers, but nothing is more authentic than nature and sport itself. In honor of the 75th anniversary of the Aspen Snowmass, fittingly Hublot, the official resort partner and timekeeper of the Aspen Snowmass, has decided to create a limited edition inspired by the slopes, powder, and acti.................. 17.12.21 More
HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang UNICO Full Magic Gold
Fergus Nash
Black and gold has traditionally been a colour combination that oozes refinement, having reached a peak of sophistication in the old-world charm of the Art Deco movement that evokes black marble bars and brass telephones. But, Hublot have created a black and gold watch that truly bucks this trend, with the Big Bang UNICO Full Magic.................. 17.12.21 More
LIST: Nick Kenyon's favourite watch photos from 2020
Nick Kenyon
In 2019, this was without a doubt one of the pieces I most enjoyed putting together. Not just because I love looking at photos of watches, but because the difference between a good photo and a bad photo is a gulf that isn’t often talked about, and has some of the most impact on how a watch is understood. After all, in the wor.................. 17.12.20 More
8 watches that prove diamonds can also be a man's best friend
Many guys dismiss the idea of wearing a diamond watch out of fear it’ll seem ludicrously over the top. Admittedly, countless celebrities rock blinged-out watches smothered with so many diamonds you can barely see the metal. But there are other, more subtle alternatives to the fully iced-out look you may want to explore. It is no secret diamon.................. 17.12.20 More
Is the Avigation BigEye one of Longines' nicest pilot's watches?
James Robinson
Editor’s note: Almost all reissues of vintage timepieces have an exciting story to tell – that’s just the way it is, otherwise watchmakers wouldn’t bother remaking. Thing is, though, when a watch manufacturer does decide to create an homage timepiece, they usually have the original in their possession. Th.................. 17.12.19 More
In the room for the Phillips Game Changers Auction
Brendan Cunningham
A premier watch auction is an inspiring event. Last week, I joined the bidders at Phillips auction house on Park Avenue in New York. As we progressed through the 74 lots on offer, I was struck by the truly global nature of the vintage watch market. The auctioneer and impresario Aurel Bacs flawlessly switched between English,.................. 17.12.19 More
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe: Advent Calendar 2016
Andrew McUtchen
Blancpain are definitely on Santa’s nice list this year, for their serious efforts in ocean preservation. And by bringing a variant of an instant, but limited classic, into general production they’ll no doubt work their way back from naughty to nice in?their fans’ eyes too. Last year they, and we, spent a lot .................. 17.12.16 More
1982 Rolex Sub: Spotted by Andy Green 3 December, 2016
Andy Green
Ah, December, my favourite month of the year. It's got the lot: my birthday, Christmas and of course it's when the Michael Buble calendar becomes available for the year ahead. It's a time of year that tends to be action packed, as we all fall into mayhem trying to make sense of the past 12 months. And this month’s Spotted was .................. 17.12.16 More
Montblanc 1858 Holiday Buying Guide
Felix Scholz
The latest addition to Montblanc's smart and sophisticated line-up is the heritage-inspired 1958 collection. Taking design cues from pilot's watches of yesteryear, the brand are flying right, with another surefire hit on their hands.Montblanc's 1858 collection is based on timepieces produced in the 1930s by Minerva, which they acq.................. 17.12.15 More
20 Years of the Breitling Emergency Insight
Ben Zachariah
There are few watches that live up to their marketing hype, and even fewer that can claim to have genuinely saved lives. Breitling has long been considered the pilot's watch of choice, but it was the Breitling Emergency that solidified the company's commitment to aviators and adventurers around the world with one truly unique com.................. 17.12.15 More
The Oris ProPilot X Calibre 400 Laser uses biomimicry instead of paint
Fergus Nash
The Oris ProPilot X Calibre 400 Laser creates a colour spectacle without a drop of pigment.The iridescent optical interference effect can be found in nature, such as on butterfly wings and beetle exoskeletons.This is the first time that this treatment has been used in watchmaking.Dynamics in watch design revolve around aesthetic mo.................. 17.11.23 More
Jamie Weiss
Phew… This week has been a mammoth one for Time+Tide. We’ve seen the launch of the Zenith x Time+Tide Defy Skyline Skeleton “Night Surfer El Primero”, the much-anticipated sequel to our first Night Surfer collaboration; we’ve got Andrew, Marcus and Zach over in the UAE for Dubai Watch Week riding camel.................. 17.11.23 More
The new TAG Heuer Carrera in yellow gold is a gentleman's racing chrono
Borna Bosnjak
When you think of iconic Formula 1 liveries, the John Player Special hues of black and gold gracing Lotus’ cars through the ’70s and ’80s must surely come to mind. While the boosted, turbo monsters like Ayrton Senna’s 98T roared the streets of Monaco, Heuer was the name of the game in terms of wristwear. J.................. 17.11.22 More
Man learns his Omega Speedmaster Apollo-Soyuz is worth 80K
As watch collectors we all wish to one day stumble on a “barnyard” find. An old watch that’s dug up and sold at an estate sale by an owner who has no idea what it is actually worth.?We hear the stories, and they always seem too good to be true. But they definitely happen and, fortunately, many anecdotes end with a buyer informing .................. 17.11.22 More
INTRODUCING: The Zenith Defy Classic Fusalp Limited Editions
I am by no means an avid skier. My first experience on the slopes was last year on a press trip with Hublot, my instructor bluntly telling me that my next ski adventure should also have an instructor on hand as well. But, in preparation for that first trip, I definitely was immersed in the ski-attire world as I prepared for my outing. This dedicate.................. 17.11.22 More
INTRODUCING: The Hamilton x Janie Bryant Capsule Collection
D.C. Hannay
There is a school of thought that nothing is truly original, and everything that exists now is just a riff based on something that has gone before (and many times is just a pale shadow of its forebears). And with the amount of sequels that Hollywood pumps out on an endless basis (hey, it was already a hit…why reinvent the whe.................. 17.11.21 More
Event Recap: The 11th edition of the Hamilton Behind The Camera Awards
Last weekend, I flew out to the movie-making capital of the world: Hollywood, California. The reason for my visit?was the return of the?Hamilton Behind The Camera Awards, an event devoted to recognising those in the film industry who do not always get their due – the people who tirelessly work off-screen.Hamilton is an extremely fitting brand.................. 17.11.21 More
WHY I BOUGHT IT: My Tudor Oyster Prince has the Rolex stamp of approval, without the price tag
James Robinson
To the average punter, casual enthusiast or proper aficionado, there is one brand that manages to muscle itself into just about every current conversation about watches. And the king rightly wears the crown.?But there's a problem for many, should they intend to deepen their own relationship with Rolex. Namely, the inflated price.................. 17.11.20 More
The only thing I want buzzing on my wrist is a Memovox. Why I'll never wear an Apple Watch...
Shane Hegarty
You don't need the statistics to tell you that Apple Watches sell more than the rest of the Swiss watch industry combined. You need only to glance at people's wrists.?You can't miss those sleek square slabs. They're everywhere. Worn by every age group, in every profession. I've been told they're particularly popular among underta.................. 17.11.20 More
Three excellent steel sports watches for under $3K
James Robinson
As much as it pains me to say it, for most people out there, spending anything more than a few hundred dollars for a wristwatch is a faintly absurd idea.However as I'm sure most people reading this will agree once you get bitten by the particularly costly watch bug, all of a sudden the rationale around what a reasonable sum of m.................. 17.11.19 More
8 incredible vintage watches from Vacheron Constantin Les Collectionneurs
Nick Kenyon
I have always found it strange that the majority of watch brands, who rely so heavily on their long history to market their watches, also make it very difficult for collectors to access any information on vintage pieces from that same brand. Admittedly, there are several brands that are able to provide interested owners with archiv.................. 17.11.19 More
Longines 185th Anniversary Deep in the Heart of its Biggest Market
Andrew McUtchen
On Thursday night, Longines celebrated their 185th anniversary in Beijing, China, with a party in the Forbidden City that wrought the brand's legacy deeply with the history of the Chinese people, taking guests into extraordinary places and spaces. The Forbidden City dates back to the 15th century when it was built as the palace.................. 17.11.17 More