5 sleeper hits from Tissot that you need to consider
Borna Bosnjak
Having worked for Tissot selling their watches for two years before joining the T+T team, I’d like to think that I have a comprehensive grasp of their offering. Purchasing trends were easily noticeable during that time, but what was also apparent is that some great watches were criminally overlooked. With models such as the.................. 17.02.22 More
What Sealed The Deal: Ben's Bulgari Octavia Scuba
Luke Benedictus
Ben came into the Time+Tide offices to buy a NATO strap for his TAG Heuer Monaco. But the conversation quickly turned to the unusual Bulgari diver’s watch on his wrist. Here, Ben explains the backstory behind the purchase and why despite it contradicting everything he normally likes in a watch he absolutely loves it.Origi.................. 17.02.20 More
Weekend wristwatch (and race car) spotting with JR
James Robinson
It’s a good thing that wearing a watch is something that you can do regardless of the weather, because Australia is in the midst of an absolute doozy of a summer. Over the last few months devastating fires have ravaged the countryside, and now parts of the land are completely flooded. Regardless, I went out in search of ti.................. 17.02.20 More
These are 4 of the most attractive moon phases money can buy
James Robinson
While watches equipped with a moon phase complication aren’t without their detractors, for the astronomically inclined, they are wonderful devices. And, from an aesthetic standpoint, timepieces just tend to look better when they sport some form of moon on their dial. Don’t believe us? Well, take a look at these four .................. 17.02.20 More
HANDS-ON: Vacheron Constantin grie Self-winding with Date, and grie Moon Phase
Sandra Lane
Launching a completely new watch collection (starting-from-a-blank-page new, not variations on an existing line) is a high-risk game that involves huge costs: the cost of design and development and if it's not a resounding success (heaven forbid), the cost to both brand equity and bottom line. No wonder it's a rare event. Even rare.................. 17.02.20 More
SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 17, February 2018
Andy Green
Welcome to February or, as we like to call it, that spacer between SIHH and Baselworld'. The T+T team is taking a quick breather to digest exactly what happened at SIHH, as we brace ourselves for a hectic upcoming trip to Basel.Carl’s Oris Aquis Date Automatic Stainless Steel Blue Dial.I kicked off this month with a trip to my.................. 17.02.18 More
Spotted by Andy Green: New Year's edition 5 February, 2017
Andy Green
The beginning of the year is always a great time?here in Australia, as the weather starts to warm up and most of us get a few weeks off work. It's also a time when 95 per cent of the population joins a new gym, and we make a bunch of other ridiculous new year’s resolutions, like I won't buy any watches this year' and I'll spen.................. 17.02.17 More
Friday Wind-down: 17 February, 2017
Felix Scholz
Some weeks, the Wind Down is full of momentous news and calamitous happenings. Brands being sold, records broken that sort of thing. This is not one of those weeks. We're in the eye of the SIHH/Baselworld storm, and, on the surface at least, everything is calm. At this point we're going to get all choose-your-own-adventure on you................... 17.02.17 More
Hublot Classic Fusion Aerofusion Moonphase Hands On Review
Felix Scholz
Updated with live pictures.First impressions:Hublot are known for their uber-contemporary and tool-like watches. So what will a Hublot look like with the typically classical and elegant moonphase complication? Short answer pretty nice, actually.The Hublot Classic Fusion Aerofusion Moonphase, which we'll just be calling the Aerofus.................. 17.02.15 More
Bell & Ross Vintage BR 123 Original Beige In-depth Review
Felix Scholz
The story in a second:Beige by name (and by face) but certainly not beige by nature. This watch doesn't overwhelm at first with its vintage inspiration, but the result is a nigh-on perfect everyday watch.The Big QuestionCan Bell & Ross sell non-square watches? Tom Hanks (who owns one) says yes.I want to start with an admission.................. 17.02.15 More
The Time+Tide community has a clear favourite Vacheron Constantin 222
Undoubtedly the biggest release of the week, and perhaps the year as a whole, has been the unveiling of the Vacheron Constantin Historiques 222 in stainless steel. Eagerly awaited by fans of the brand and the model, the modern 222’s debut in steel comes nearly three years after the introduction of the solid gold Historiques 222 at Watches and.................. 17.01.25 More
Best sandwich dial watches | BUYING GUIDES
Many of you arriving at this article will know what a sandwich dial is, especially if you just searched for the best sandwich dial watches on Google. But for those not across the terminology, no, a sandwich dial does not indicate a watch that incorporates bread and condiments into its design. A sandwich dial is a structural reference that refers to.................. 17.01.25 More
Zenith Pilot Blue Boutique Editions | INTRODUCING
Buffy Acacia
Zenith's new approach to pilot's watches has been expanded with blue dials.Although they look like standard blue models, they've been made exclusive to Zenith boutiques.Both movements are derived from El Primero calibres with a 5Hz beat rate.Zenith's history with pilot watches runs so deep that they're the only brand allowed to pr.................. 17.01.24 More
Omega Speedmaster Apollo 8 Dark Side of the Moon 2024 | INTRODUCING
Omega has just launched a new Speedmaster Apollo 8 Dark Side of the Moon six years after the original.New laser-turned grade 5 titanium Saturn V rocket-shaped running seconds hand, METAS calibre, and other subtle changes.The original retailed for A$14,850 in 2018, this new model is launching at A$23,650.A teaser is revealed, and a launch is incomin.................. 17.01.24 More
The Breitling SuperOcean 44 is the anti-Submariner
Bruce Duguay
One of the most rewarding things for me about my watch-collecting journey is getting together with other collectors. Not so that we can all posture, judge, and brag, rather for the friendships and connections that are much more meaningful than any timepiece (yes, even a Tiffany dial 5711).I try to attend RedBar meetups locally her.................. 17.01.23 More
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 Oris H?lstein Edition at number 8 The Oristas out there eagerly anticipate the annual Oris H?lstein.................. 17.01.22 More
Getting colour coordinated with the Audemars Piguet CODE 11.59 collection
Time+Tide
Editor’s note: Without a doubt, one of the hottest trends of 2020 was the sheer volume of coloured watches that were released. From pretty pastels to the range of rainbows, these colours were a welcome bright spot in a grim year. A certain Le Brassus-based brand joined in on the fun introducing the CODE 11.59 by Audemars Piguet.................. 17.01.21 More
Great 'Grams: A beautiful Bulgari and more ...
Nick Kenyon
Welcome back to Great 'Grams, where we take a look at some of my favourite Instagram posts of the last week, by some of the most interesting people in the watch world. Last week we spanned the gulf of limited edition A. Lange & S?hne to the best in vintage Seiko and more, but this week I saw some genuinely excellent vintage Rol.................. 17.01.20 More
Fun with fundamentals: A watch glossary for the budding enthusiast
James Robinson
Editor’s note: For anyone that isn’t already a watch enthusiast, understanding the multitude of watch-specific terminology can be a bit daunting. In fact, a friend of mine, who is the definition of the horologically uninitiated, recently read one of my articles and said it was akin to hieroglyphics. So, for their ben.................. 17.01.20 More
LIST: Andrew's top 10 of 2018, including Patek Philippe, Seiko and Bremont
Andrew McUtchen
It’s lovely and ironic. We work with time every day, and yet we are no closer to mastering it. Here we are at the first major watch fair of the year, early in 2019, filming our personal favourites from the year before. While we are clearly late, the extra distance has provided more clarity. I am pretty sure about this eli.................. 17.01.19 More
VIDEO: IWC's 2018 collection 6 outstanding watches
Andrew McUtchen
It's IWC's 150th birthday this year and to celebrate they've released 27 watches across five different collections Portugieser, Portofino, Pilot's, Da Vinci and Pallweber – that represent some pretty exciting?firsts and evolutions for the brand. We’ve chosen one watch from each collection to highlight, as well as tw.................. 17.01.18 More
HANDS-ON: The Panerai Luminor Base Logo 3 Days Luminor Acciaio (PAM00775)
Sandra Lane
Not a Radiomir to be seen this year at SIHH; lots of new Luminor Due variations (including a very good 38mm). However, with Angelo Bonati retiring in April from the brand he built from almost-zero to quite the hero, the halo piece has to be that most Panerai of all Panerais the Luminor. Full-fat version, not the slimmed-down Due.A .................. 17.01.18 More
Westworld's James Marsend Wants IWC to Make a PC
Andrew McUtchen
James Marsden, a face you will recognise from at least one of your favourite films (guys: Zoolander, girls: The Notebook, me: Westworld), describes the moment he surprised/scared?IWC‘s Creative Director, Christian Knoop, the night before. “I was chatting with Christian and I told him can you please?make a perpetual .................. 17.01.17 More
Men's Watches: Dude, Where's Your Watch? Summer Edition Lookbook 2017
Ceri David
While the watch world's glitterati (including a fair chunk of Team T+T) shiver in Geneva, warming their frost-bitten hands over pots of fondue, those of us left here in Australia are enjoying a lovely summer. Conjure the usual stereotypes: prawns, barbecues etc. You get the picture. Of course, an overall coating of perspiration?and .................. 17.01.17 More
Drive de Cartier Extra Flat: Restrained Beauty
Felix Scholz
One of the standout watches of last year was the Drive de Cartier. The collection impressed with its assured case shape – a pleasing blend of robustness and classicism that, for many, epitomised what Cartier is all about.Well, the Extra Flat takes things a few steps further, removing any and all extraneous elements from the .................. 17.01.17 More
Comments About TAG Heuer and a Personal Apology from Jean-Claude Biver Video
Andrew McUtchen
Watch industry Presidents and CEOs are often conservative to the point of invisibility. The adage that seems to be uniformly and universally extolled is a variation on the idea that it's “Better?to remain silent and be?thought a fool than?to speak and to?remove?all?doubt.” Then, at the other end of the scale there i.................. 17.01.17 More
5 Watches That Caught Our Eye at SIHH 2017 Day One
Andrew McUtchen
The first day of any overseas watch fair is pretty much a blur of lights and (occasionally ticking) sounds for Felix and me. Don’t blame that on the boogie, blame it on the tyranny of distance. For the friends we are yet to meet this week in Geneva, here’s a pre-emptive answer for you: “We landed?the afternoon.................. 17.01.17 More
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso | THE ICONS
There are certain brands or designs that, as the original or the most dominant force, become a catch-all term for a particular item. These proprietary eponyms mean that people (at least in the United States) will call any tissue a Kleenex. We often say “Google it”, despite there being an abundance of search engine options, or ask for &#.................. 16.12.24 More
Best watches under $5,000 | HOLIDAY BUYING GUIDE
Borna Bosnjak
After picking some more budget-oriented options in the under US$500 and under US$1,000 category, we expand our horizons to the luxury realm. Should you look to spend more than US$5,000, you can also explore our under US$10,000, and?under US$50,000 guides. To find a full list of our favourite watches of the year, make sure to pick.................. 16.12.24 More
Baume & Mercier Riviera 33mm I VIDEO
The Riviera collection and its dodecagonal design dates back to 1973, placing its debut firmly in between the Royal Oak from 1972 and Nautilus from 1976 signaling the pedigree of an original and distinct design. It also means this year marks the 50th anniversary of the Riviera. To celebrate, a slew of new releases debuted within the collection this.................. 16.12.23 More
Alan "Hammer" Bloore collection at Sotheby's Important Watches achieves US$1.6 million
We recently went hands-on with a curated selection of impressive lots from the Sotheby’s Important Watches auction, which was held on December 7 a few weeks back. The sale netted an impressive total result of US$14.5M, with 91% of the 157 lots sold, bidders participating across 60 countries, and more than a third of buyers electing to purchas.................. 16.12.23 More
Fergus Nash
The first time I set foot in a luxury watch boutique was for a sim racing competition in 2019, driving a GT3 car around the Hungaroring. I won a pen, notebook, and baseball cap for my third place ranking, and figured that I'd pretty much peaked in my sim racing career. IWC went down a much more intense route to celebrate the launch.................. 16.12.22 More
HANDS ON: The rectangle watch gets refined with the Oris Rectangular
Ricardo Sime
During Dubai Watch Week, as I found myself entertained by the travels of deputy editor Zach Blass, I found it a bit difficult to keep up with all the releases. Dozens of watches seemed to cross my screen on those late New York nights. In all my perusing, there was one watch that still managed to grab my attention. It was a small, .................. 16.12.21 More
Of course, the first Tiffany-blue Nautilus to be spotted in the wild had to be on the wrist of Jay-Z
Ricardo Sime
On Tuesday, at a?NeueHouse Hollywood screening of The Harder They Fall, Jay-Z was captured wearing the Hype Piece of the Year: the Tiffany-blue dialled Patek Philippe 5711 Nautilus. We knew such a sighting was bound to happen, but this is much sooner than expected. Jay-Z’s Tiffany Nautilus has broken the seal on the list of .................. 16.12.21 More
RECOMMENDED READING: Why a Vogue journalist is buying her first watch
When you’re a hardcore enthusiast it’s easy to get stuck in the #watchfam echo chamber, so it’s always nice to get some outside perspective from others who’ve yet to fall down the horological rabbit hole. That’s exactly what we got from journalist Liana Satenstein, as she ponders her first move in acquiring a classic w.................. 16.12.20 More
Cricket legend Michael Clarke: Hublot is a game-changer "that is never scared to be different"
Nick Kenyon
What’s the best way to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Hublot for the Australian arm of the brand? Through our national sport of cricket, of course. And that’s exactly what Hublot Australia have done, bringing together two Australian cricketing greats in Michael Clarke and Pat Cummins to mark the launch of the new Hub.................. 16.12.20 More
VIDEO: Why the white dial Clifton Baumatic is classic cool
Nick Kenyon
Sometimes, it pays to be conservative. It isn’t advice that should be regularly advocated; however, when it comes to what you wear on your wrist, sometimes it is a must to have something that is at the same time classic and crisp. In the case of the Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic white dial, that is exactly what you get.................. 16.12.19 More
LIST: Nick Kenyon's 5 favourite articles of 2019
Nick Kenyon
As 2019 draws to a close and I get the opportunity to reflect on the year that was (as well as prepare for endless upcoming jokes on my 2020 vision), it’s impossible not to acknowledge that it has been a massive year for Time+Tide. The team has worked hard on a number of different projects, including Edition Two of NOW Magazi.................. 16.12.19 More
VIDEO: Which Panerai Submersible is right for you??
Felix Scholz
At its heart, Panerai is about diving. The brand was born under the waves and continues to call the underwater world home. Which is why we found ourselves, several weeks ago, watching slightly nervously as a brace of Panerai Submersibles dipped into a giant tank full of rays, sharks and other (less threatening) fish at the Melbour.................. 16.12.18 More
INTRODUCING: The Franck Muller Vanguard Grande Date
Cameron Wong
A few days ago, we introduced you to the opulent curves of Franck Muller's Cintree Curvex Grande Date, a curvaceously cased complicated chronograph with a big date and semi-skeletonised dial. Well, today we've got something just as Grande in the date department: the Franck Muller Vanguard Grande Date, with a dial that's a little m.................. 16.12.18 More