You Could Buy One of These 5 Watches Or You Could Put a Deposit On a House
Felix Scholz
Australia's property market is brutal right now, with some eye-watering prices and fierce competition. Even if you're in a position to buy, getting some actual skin in the game is hard, thanks to the shark pool known as the Saturday morning auction schedule. So, if you've lucked out one time too many, you might be tempted to throw.................. 16.06.17 More
Five Ways Tudor's Collection Launch at Dark Mofo Was Daring
Andrew McUtchen
With a great tagline comes great responsibility, and last night Tudor lived up to theirs by daring to launch their 2017 collection?in the midst of Australia's most controversial art festival, Dark Mofo, in Hobart.The star of Tudor’s 2017 collection, the Black Bay Chrono. Image: Jason ReekieTalk about being #borntodare thi.................. 16.06.17 More
New-look Montblanc TimeWalker ExoTourbillon Minute Chronograph Hands-on Review
Felix Scholz
Over?the past few years we've grown?to expect a certain style of timepiece to come out of Montblanc's watch department traditionally inspired designs, with a dash of complication, often at a price that's hard to beat. Watches like this?or this. So when we saw a large, sporty tourbillon cased in a combination of high tech materials.................. 16.06.16 More
Why independent brands were the big winners of Only Watch 2024
Jamie Weiss
We finally got there. Late last week, the 10th edition of the much-anticipated Only Watch charity auction – which was originally set to take place in November last year but was postponed after uncertainty around the charity came to light – finally took place, with 47 lots donated by 52 brands going under the hammer, ult.................. 16.05.24 More
Hamilton Khaki Field Air Glaciers 42mm | INTRODUCING
Tom Austin
Celebrating the brand’s connection with rescue aviation, Hamilton has released the special edition Khaki Pilot Air Glaciers 42mm in connection with the Swiss Air-Glaciers helicopter rescue team.Built with direct input from the pilots, Hamilton has used a plethora of specialised materials to achieve the specifications necessary.................. 16.05.24 More
The heroes and bargains of Sotheby's Important Watches: Part I auction
Fergus Nash
Following on from Sotheby's Important Watches: Part I auction, it's always interesting to go through and assess the accuracy of the lot estimates. Most of the time they cast a pretty wide net, so it's hard to miss, but bidders seeing that top number will always give them something to reach for. Let's dive in and take a look at thre.................. 16.05.23 More
INTRODUCING: The IWC Portofino Chronograph Laureus Sport For Good
Fergus Nash
The IWC Portofino Chronograph 39 Edition Laureus Sport For Good is the 16th time IWC have collaborated with the charitable organisation, with the Portofino Chronograph's sporty sophistication perfectly aligning with the sentiment behind Sport for Good. The Foundation has been supporting disadvantaged communities through sporting pr.................. 16.05.22 More
VIDEO: The Longines Avigation BigEye Chronograph is a blue beauty
We've seen a bit of a heritage binge in the watch industry with vintage-inspired timepieces becoming a dominant trend throughout the marketplace. You might think the end of this trend is on the horizon, but when you appreciate how deep some manufacturers' archives are, you start to realise that the fun has only just begun. Longines, for example, is.................. 16.05.21 More
This week, Christies are promising the Auction of the Decade. So should you believe the hype?
Thor Svaboe
It’s always a good idea in marketing to talk a strong game. But after describing the forthcoming Legends of Time in Hong Kong as the “auction of the decade”, Christies are setting the stakes sky-high.Picture courtesy of ChristiesFor the auction that takes place on Saturday, May 22 over two sessions, Christies esti.................. 16.05.21 More
Alec Baldwin's has one hell of a watch collection from
Time+Tide
Editor’s note: Nick Gould has a rare gift. He can identify a watch by seeing just a sliver of bezel or a millimetre of crown. Subsequently, whenever someone at T+T is vainly attempting to figure out from some blurry paparazzi shot what a celebrity is wearing, then Nick is our go-to-guy. Here, the watch spotter extraordinare tur.................. 16.05.21 More
What Sealed The Deal: Daniel's Zenith Chronomaster El Primero
James Robinson
Editor's note: For many watch enthusiasts out there, including me, one of the biggest problems we can come across is timepieces that are just too… big. I'll freely admit it: I've got dainty wrists, and yes, it's a problem. Luckily, though, watchmakers are catching on that there are more than a few individuals like me who a.................. 16.05.20 More
What makes a "good value" watch at $1000, $5000 and $10,000?
Andrew McUtchen
The question of what watches represent good value usually comes from younger people taking their first steps in the industry. They've heard somewhere that luxury watches are a good investment, and that storing your money on your wrist can be as lucrative as it is enjoyable in the meantime. ?Except, and we’re sorry to be k.................. 16.05.19 More
Are you more of a Panerai Radiomir or Luminor person? You should know after watching this video.
Andrew McUtchen
Editor’s note: There are two incredibly?strong and distinctive design codes within the Panerai brand. They are?the Radiomir and Luminor collections both are instantly recognisable. Both?have unimpeachable histories: one decorated in war, the other in Hollywood. Both are manly as all get-out on the wrist. Though, interesti.................. 16.05.19 More
HANDS-ON: The Rado HyperChrome Skeleton Automatic Chronograph
Cameron Wong
At Baselworld this year we saw Rado doubling down with two new limited-edition versions of their everyday and sporty HyperChrome chronograph. The first version, the HyperChrome Bronze, takes its form inside a case crafted from a combination of high-tech ceramic and bronze. While the second opens up its ceramic case, foregoing a tr.................. 16.05.18 More
Montblanc UNICEF Collection Launches in Australia Surrounded by Art
Felix Scholz
David BromleyThe entrance to the venue for last Friday's Australian launch of Montblanc's UNICEF collection was unassuming: commuters and shoppers on Melbourne's busy Chapel street walked right past the narrow door wedged between two shopfronts. Blink and you'd miss it we nearly did. A discreet sign was the only clue. But as soon .................. 16.05.17 More
Montblanc UNICEF Collection Launches in Australia Surrounded by Art
Felix Scholz
David BromleyThe entrance to the venue for last Friday's Australian launch of Montblanc's UNICEF collection was unassuming: commuters and shoppers on Melbourne's busy Chapel street walked right past the narrow door wedged between two shopfronts. Blink and you'd miss it we nearly did. A discreet sign was the only clue. But as soon .................. 16.05.17 More
The most complicated watches of all time | LISTS
Borna Bosnjak
Being a watch fan, chances are you would’ve been asked at some point why relying on your phone for time isn’t enough. And chances are also you already had a witty remark or rant you’ve been practicing in the shower ready to go – though I hope I’m not projecting too much… In any case, we certain.................. 16.04.25 More
Patek Philippe Quadruple Complication 5308G | INTRODUCING
Russell Sheldrake
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The Patek Philippe ref. 5308G-001 Quadruple Complication combines a split-second chronograph, perpetual calendar, and minute repeater.?Its most innovative feature is the two patented chronograph solutions that elevate it above what came before, while only marginal.................. 16.04.25 More
Zenith Defy Extreme Diver | INTRODUCING
Buffy Acacia
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Zenith have resurrected the Defy Extreme Diver with full vigour and in-your-face attitude.The 1970s influence tames the appearance from some of the 2000s iterations, making it more accessible but just as daring.Powered by the 5Hz El Primero 3620 SC, the blue or black r.................. 16.04.24 More
Ulysse Nardin Freak S Nomad | HANDS ON
D.C. Hannay
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Watch fans can be quite the conservative lot. The idea of a mechanical timepiece itself is archaic, so it stands to reason that the most revered models are often frozen in the amber of tradition. Manufacturers trotting out variations on familiar themes is the safe move,.................. 16.04.24 More
Montblanc goes overboard with a frosty new variant of their Iced Sea diver
D.C. Hannay
Montblanc adds a cool new grey dial variant to their chilled-out Iced Sea dive watchThe unique dial texture is inspired by the Mer de Glace glacier of the Mont-Blanc massif range in the AlpsNot merely a pretty face, the Iced Sea boasts ISO 6425 dive watch specsThere are an ocean of dive watches out there, from entry level to ultra .................. 16.04.23 More
How Zenith's aviation heritage cemented their sky-high appeal
Fergus Nash
Take a look at some of the most famous pilot's watches of all time, and ask yourself what they're missing. It won't appear obvious at first, but once you've realised then it will seem like a glaring omission forever. The answer is of course the word “pilot” itself, which is entirely due to Zenith registering the tradema.................. 16.04.23 More
The story of Apollo 13 and the Omega Speedmaster
Fergus Nash
Anyone who has encountered the Omega brand is no doubt familiar with the Moonwatch and possibly the most compelling and historically significant story behind a watch of all time. Strapped to the wrist of Buzz Aldrin, the Omega Speedmaster became the first watch to be worn on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission. But the Moonwatch .................. 16.04.22 More
Tinted and clear sapphire dials are a trend in 2021
Thor Svaboe
Sapphire crystal, the once exclusive, high-end material replacing scratch-prone acrylic and normal glass to protect our watch dials, is now widely available,and employed in some of the best dial designs of this year’s Watches and Wonders. But how is pure sapphire crystal actually made?One of the best (succinct) answers to thi.................. 16.04.21 More
Our pick of the top 5 watches from the best Longines of 2021
Andrew McUtchen
There has been a huge amount of attention paid to Longines’ new Spirit Collection since it was launched. And rightly so. It offers a contemporary and value-packed new proposition right in the spot where buyers want it; which is a watch that can be a daily wearer that’s robust enough for most situations and well fini.................. 16.04.21 More
5 watches spotted at our first Sydney Club Event in what felt like decades!
Andrew McUtchen
What before COVID was a regular, and totally normal, occurrence – meeting up at a bar with friends to drink gin and talk watches – is, in 2021, wildly exotic.There were no less than three 2021 Tudor Black Bay Chronographs spotted on the night! This one photographed by Haoming WangAnd the Time+Tide team enjoyed every.................. 16.04.21 More
Tasneem's Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch connects him to more people on earth than he knew before
Nick Kenyon
This week’s gone full Speedmaster. On Saturday, it was the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 13 mission, deemed to be a “successful failure”, because there was indeed a major malfunction, but all astronauts on the mission lived to talk about it. I was very fortunate to have heard this story told by one of the men who.................. 16.04.20 More
Zenith Defy El Primero 21 our hands on review
Felix Scholz
The Defy is playing an increasingly important role in Zenith's lineup offering a modern alternative to the Pilot's line that has dominated the discussion for so long. And there's a lot to like about it modern style with a hint of retro flavour. And while the Defy spans the spectrum from accessible to ultra high-end, the watch we'r.................. 16.04.19 More
We build the perfect $20,000 watch collection
Time+Tide
Editor’s note: There are few things I love more than a good hypothetical, and this is a doozy. The rules? $20,000 to spend ONLY on watches that you don’t already own. It’s a surprisingly tricky challenge and, when done right, really makes you hone down what you want in watches. Also, it’s a small enough amount.................. 16.04.19 More
Seen This Man on Australian TV Wearing Tudor Watches? Video
Andrew McUtchen
Editor’s Pick: Last year we received a?tip-off that popular?Australian actor Rodger Corser has a Tudor story to tell. Not only does he wear a Black Bay on his latest show, Doctor Doctor (he’s also in zombie series Glitch if you’re OS and also thinking he looks familiar), it?turns out the vintage model he sport.................. 16.04.17 More
Controversial Panerai PAM 629: Going Back to Cali Video Review
Felix Scholz
Much like the state they’re named for, California (or Cali) dials have?something inherently cool and playful about them. With their nonchalant mixing of formal Roman and casual Arabic numerals, you just know these watches don’t play by the rules. Which brings us to the Panerai PAM 629, first seen at Watches & Wonde.................. 16.04.17 More
Hublot Classic Fusion King Gold Blue Hands-on Review
Felix Scholz
The story in a second:Hublot release the least ‘Hublot-like’ watch ever under the radar while the Big Bang 10th Birthday party rages on. Results are good.2015 was a big year for Hublot, as their emblematic Big Bang celebrated its tenth birthday. As you would expect, Hublot celebrated this milestone by releasing a brace.................. 16.04.15 More
New releases from Laurent Ferrier, Kurono Tokyo, Taos and more
Pietro Pilla
Independents and microbrands are having a blast this week! Besides Omega announcing a new Planet Ocean and Hamilton a new Boulton, the rest of our selection is exclusively watches from non-big box brands. Creativity was unmatched in shapes, colours, and ideas, like M.A.D.’s introduction of a completely new model with Eric Gi.................. 16.03.25 More
All the different kinds of diamond cuts, and how they're used in watchmaking
Buffy Acacia
Gemstones have held allure for thousands of years. Whether it's psychological conditioning or some shared link of DNA between humans and crows, we gravitate towards things that sparkle. The art of cutting gems has a long and winding history, but gemstone faceting in the way we're familiar with today is actually a relatively recent.................. 16.03.25 More
The Breguet Type XX has a new bracelet | NEWS
New bracelet and straps are now available for the Breguet Type XX ref. 2067 and Type 20 ref. 2057.The three-link stainless steel bracelet features a comfort easy-fit system that allows 1.6mm of micro-adjustment on each side of the?butterfly clasp (3.2mm total).The bracelet configuration has a US$3.2k premium over the strap configuration.Last year, .................. 16.03.24 More
Omega Apollo Soyuz Speedmaster that wowed the Antiques Roadshow
Luke Benedictus
While the Antiques Roadshow always provides a reassuring form of comfort TV, it's particularly satisfying when an unsuspecting punter hits the jackpot. That’s exactly what happened on a recent show when the Antiques Roadshow visited Ham House in Richmond, UK. A grey-haired guest on the show presented the show's expert, Ri.................. 16.03.22 More
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Seconds
Buffy Acacia
Jaeger-LeCoultre are seemingly incapable of producing a watch that doesn't melt the hearts and wallets of watch enthusiasts worldwide, as they have proven again with the Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Seconds in a glowing green. The watch comes in three dial colours with matching straps including deep blue and luscious burgundy, b.................. 16.03.22 More
Luke Benedictus
Luxury brands invariably dangle a world of mahogany-panelled exclusivity. Viewed through the prism of their marketing, life is presented as a stately whirl of weekend polo, yachts and vintage convertibles. Access is restricted by a velvet rope and the relative depth of your wallet. But the chance to belong to this rarified comm.................. 16.03.20 More
Felix Scholz
Russell Crowe. A New Zealander who became an actor. The actor who became a star. The star who became a watch collector.Late last year, Russell Crowe announced that he was auctioning off some of his possessions, from movie props to art and, intriguingly for us, watches. In early February, Rusty tweeted again, giving us some more de.................. 16.03.18 More
VIDEO Omega Seamaster Railmaster live review
Felix Scholz
The Omega Seamaster Railmaster was one of the surprise hits of last year's Basel fair. So it's vaguely appropriate that as we're busy speculating what we'll see Omega release at Baselworld 2018, we look back on one of their hottest from last season. Not that we realised it at the time the regular production Seamaster Railmaster wa.................. 16.03.18 More