LIST: Zach's 3 favourite watches of 2020
This year was strange, to put it mildly. The pandemic was ever-present, lurking over our shoulder, keeping us locked in our homes and generally limiting our contact with the rest of the world. Fortunately, for those of us into watches, the new releases have continued to flow with manufacturers adapting their release strategies to meet the year̵.................. 15.12.20 More
HANDS-ON: Watches on bracelets are always better and this TAG Heuer Monaco is proof
Fergus Nash
TAG Heuer's Monaco has experienced a rather slow evolution in recent years, as the world's most famous square watch shouldn't be messed with too much. The new black dial TAG Heuer Monaco on bracelet is a further exploration into the watch's roots, while keeping up to date with all the technical quality we expect from a modern luxur.................. 15.12.20 More
#Kicktock: Hublot's street-tough dial made from concrete meets its match with New Balance
Thor Svaboe
This week we go monochrome in the urban jungle, with the new Hublot Classic Fusion Concrete Jungle New York and an awesome pair of New Balance trainers just dropped on Hypebeast. The gritty edge of concrete is just as fresh as a splash of colour and Hublot’s avant-garde touch is very much present in the elegant form of their .................. 15.12.20 More
RECOMMENDED READING: How watches became financial assets
Nick Kenyon
The topic of watches and their worth has been the talk of 2019. With never-ending threads of comments on social media, expressing frustration at the current prices of some pieces, retailers attempting to negotiate the challenge of managing wait-lists, and the growth of The Flipper in the world of watch buyers, it seems that 2019 wa.................. 15.12.19 More
Our best watch photos of 2017 according to the man who took them
Felix Scholz
If you're a regular reader of Time+Tide there's a chance you've noticed my name, along with those of Andrew McUtchen, Andy Green, Sandra Lane, Cameron Wong and Melissa Pearce. After all, we're the people writing the stories and voicing the videos that we publish. But beyond the byline there's a small host of people who make the ma.................. 15.12.17 More
Piaget Polo S: Advent Calendar 2016
Andrew McUtchen
The?promo video for the Piaget Polo S?may not?feature?Santa prancing around on rooftops trying to fit his ample girth into chimney tops, but it does feature Ryan Reynolds up there, and boy, is he busy. The idea: there’s a rampant polo ball whizzing through the skies and only he can catch it (which, not to give it away, he.................. 15.12.16 More
Hublot Classic Fusion Racing Grey in King Gold Hands-on Review
Felix Scholz
If you look at watches on a regular basis (we're guessing you do), it's easy to get caught up in the cycle of ever-escalating novelties that defines the industry – because let’s?forget, for all the talk of savoir-faire and timelessness, this is an industry. Don't get me wrong, I love seeing what creativity and innovati.................. 15.12.16 More
Tudor Fastrider: The Great Escape Video Artist's Cut
Andrew McUtchen
Let's get one thing straight. Vincent Fantauzzo, wheelie-popping portrait artist and all-round action man liked our version of the big day out we ended up calling The Great Escape.But that said, Vince had a bird's eye view of the day that looked a little different to ours. In the days after, he texted and called me. I think I w.................. 15.12.15 More
Hublot Big Bang Unico Magic Gold Holiday Buying Guide
Felix Scholz
Understanding the philosophy of fusion is key to understanding Hublot. And nowhere is fusion more evident than in their proprietary Magic Gold a high tech alloy of gold and ceramic.Hublot's first Big Bang model celebrated its 10th birthday in 2015, and the occasion marks a significant coming of age; the watch that was the enfant t.................. 15.12.15 More
Time+Tide
In December, the questions get out of control. From friends, family, Instagram followers, cab drivers, you name it. As soon as people establish that you're in watches, there are the questions; Hey, I was thinking of getting <XXXXX> a <XXXXX> for Christmas / Hannukah / their work bonus, what else would you recommend?We lik.................. 15.12.15 More
Bulgari Octo Solotempo Holiday Buying Guide
Felix Scholz
Possessing undeniable good looks, a prestigious design pedigree and backed up with some serious horological credibility, the Octo is a shining eight-sided star in Bulgari's burgeoning watch line-up.You never know what you're going to get when a jewellery brand starts expanding their watch collections. Too often it results in a com.................. 15.12.15 More
TAG Heuer x Time+Tide Sundowner, GPHG recap, & Red Bull Cliff Diving World Championship
Borna Bosnjak
At times, a slow week goes by, and as a result, the Friday Wind Down can be the perfect place for a funky watch story that you might not have otherwise come across. This week, however, was the complete opposite, with almost too much going on in that seven-day span that it’ll be hard to do it all justice.First-time winner Ai.................. 15.11.24 More
TAG Heuer x Time+Tide Aquaracer Solargraph 'Sundowner'
Andrew McUtchen
When the Solargraph was first released in 2022, it was a surprise hit. I remember being immediately drawn to its translucent dial, which gave the impression of looking through a dark mirror. The way it seems to both absorb and reflect light, the green shreds of luminous material in the bezel, the stealthy combination of a DLC c.................. 15.11.24 More
Zenith x Time+Tide Defy Skyline Skeleton Night Surfer El Primero
Two years after the original Zenith Night Surfer, we present its sequel – the Defy Skyline Skeleton Night Surfer El Primero.The new model includes four firsts for the collection, including a new high-beat movement.Sold with an interchangeable bracelet and rubber strap, it’s limited to 200 pieces, priced at A$18,100, US$12,000, CHF 11,90.................. 15.11.23 More
Audmars Piguet raise $1.1M for charity with the Royal Oak
Fergus Nash
Charity auctions can often be some of the watch world's most exciting events, as brands stretch their creativity for one-off watches that are instantly collectible. Audemars Piguet certainly delivered at the La Cuvee One Drop 2022 event with their Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph One Drop raising US$1.1m. Hosted in Las Vegas, the .................. 15.11.22 More
AFL superstar Buddy Franklin teams up with Zenith
Luke Benedictus
Lance “Buddy” Franklin is a sporting giant in both the literal and metaphorical sense. Standing at 1.99m tall, the Sydney Swans forward is the seventh-greatest goal-kicker in AFL history and the most recent player to have notched 100 goals in a season. Today, it’s been announced that he’s been snapped up.................. 15.11.21 More
EDITOR'S PICK: Revisiting the Omega Aqua Terra 150M
Time+Tide
When people think of Omega, the usual suspects are?the Omega Speedmaster and Seamaster. But the truth is the?catalogue is so much more than those two collections. The Aqua Terra is an unsung hero, and is arguably Omega’s answer to the?Datejust – but with even more technical prowess. These watches feature casual builds wit.................. 15.11.20 More
Would you pay a retailer 100K per year to choose 12 watches for you?
James Robinson
Because that's what Australian retailer Kennedy Luxury Watches are proposing with their ‘Kennedy Luxury Watch Service’. Just 12 subscriptions will be available for that 100k, and all watches will, apparently, be “suited to the lifestyle, interests and personality” of each subscriber.And it’s got us .................. 15.11.19 More
Montblanc TimeWalker Chronograph UTC is a Racy Traveller Watch
Cameron Wong
In recent years, we've witnessed Montblanc who acquired Minerva back in 2006 embrace the storied bygone days of its Villeret movement manufacturer. They've developed innovative complications, and paid tribute with dressy heritage-style timepieces. And this year they've revamped their modern TimeWalker collection, keeping the conte.................. 15.11.17 More
Corum Announces Trump as Sixth President to Wear a 'Dollar Watch'
Andrew McUtchen
Five American presidents have owned the Corum Dollar watch and, at an event at the Flying Fish restaurant on Sydney’s Jones Bay Wharf on Wednesday evening, Corum COO Davide Traxler announced that President-elect Trump will?be the sixth. He told the intimate crowd that a close mutual friend had arranged an association. We .................. 15.11.16 More
The big dogs and the underdogs from Christie's Collectibles Part 2
Borna Bosnjak
While I’m not one to peruse auction house sites all too often (I’m more partial to the quick-and-dirty eBay bidding war), every once in a while, a couple of the lots do catch my eye. This was exactly the case when it comes to Christie’s Important Watches: Featuring the Collectibles Part 2 auction set to go live .................. 15.10.24 More
New releases from Breguet, Ba111oD, Atelier Wen and more
Pietro Pilla
We are just entering the fourth quarter of 2023, historically the hottest period of the year for watch brands as the holiday season approaches. In the past seven days, some serious timepieces have been released, including an incredible feat of collaborative horology from Akrivia and Louis Vuitton. Here are our favourites of the we.................. 15.10.23 More
Case thickness dictates the difference between a good watch design and a great one
Looking at the headline, you are probably thinking “WTF Zach what are you on about?” Of course, key metrics include diameter, lug-to-lug, material, depth rating, accuracy… Aesthetics such as the dial and the level of decoration are motivators as well – but, for now, I am focusing on measurements and metrics, rather than loo.................. 15.10.23 More
5 alternatives to the Swatch x Blancpain Fifty Fathoms
Nina Scally
Fun and affordable are two concepts that seldom collide with one another in the watch game, but new to Swatch, they are not. The Swatch x Omega MoonSwatch was a global phenomenon, and the Blancpain Scuba Fifty Fathoms collaboration arguably came a close second. Though perhaps not to the same level of hype as the Speedy, it certainl.................. 15.10.23 More
The Hublot's Big Bang e FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 connected
D.C. Hannay
No other luxury watchmaker has a stronger connection to football than Hublot. As the official timekeeper of the Premier League and the FIFA World Cup, their presence is inescapable, with branding on scoreboards, onscreen graphics and even on the wrists of the officials. Stars of the sport love the brand’s big, bold looks, and.................. 15.10.22 More
Introducing: The Franck Muller x Bamford Watch Department Popeye
Character watches have enjoyed a resurgence as of late. We’ve seen TAG Heuer x Mario, the revived Gerald Genta Mickey Mouse, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Black Panther, Konstantin Chaykin and his Minions Joker watch, a plethora of Snoopy releases from brands such as Omega, Franck Muller and Bamford Watch Department?and more. In fact, the.................. 15.10.22 More
Editor's Pick: revisiting the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 007
Time+Tide
Editor’s Note: Last week the latest Bond film “No Time to Die” finally hit cinemas after multiple delays caused from the pandemic. While the movie was delayed, the watch that plays a starring role in the film has been out for some time – it was first introduced to correspond with the original launch date of th.................. 15.10.21 More
VIDEO: Your guide to the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 007 Edition
Nick Kenyon
EDITOR’S NOTE: We first published this story in July 2020 in the lead-up to the purported release of?the new James Bond film, No Time to Die. And then the film was delayed and delayed and delayed. Until now… But while you may have got impatient for Daniel Craig’s last hurrah, don’t take it out on?his?Omega S.................. 15.10.20 More
INTRODUCING: The TAG Heuer Carrera Sport Chronograph 160 Years Limited Edition "Dato 45"
Nick Kenyon
TAG Heuer continue to celebrate their 160th anniversary this year with the release of their latest heritage-inspired limited edition. This is a formula that has offered both surprise and delight to collectors around the world in 2020. With the release of several new references (which we have covered here, here and here) that not on.................. 15.10.20 More
Franck Muller Cintre Curvex Crazy Hours review
Felix Scholz
Often we talk about emblematic or iconic models or shapes in a brand's line-up, such as Franck Muller, with their distinctive Curvex line. Less often do we talk about a brand's trademark complication, as it is much less likely that a brand has such a strong association or identity with a particular function, but again that's somet.................. 15.10.19 More
HANDS-ON: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph sporty, steel and oh-so stylish
Felix Scholz
It's hard to overstate the significance of the Polaris collection for Jaeger-LeCoultre. In a world dominated by the round steel sports watch, JLC's line-up has leaned heavily towards the dressy and rectangular. The Polaris, a fully evolved collection, changed that landscape overnight, and did it in style.One of the strongest offer.................. 15.10.18 More
Hublot Big Bang Unico Blue Sapphire Hands-on Review
Felix Scholz
Hublot's sapphire journey began with their ultra high-end MP-05 LaFerrari, a horological engine in the truest sense of the word, with 50 days of power reserve thanks to 11 coupled barrels. It made perfect sense for Hublot to show this beast of a movement off to its fullest capacity with a full sapphire case. But it seems LaFerrari.................. 15.10.17 More
Hublot Big Bang Meca-10 In-depth Review: Is This the Next Evolution of Hublot?
Felix Scholz
The story in a secondNew movement + new look = new ball game?Hublot describe their Meccano-inspired Big Bang Meca-10 as a transitional object'. It's an interesting choice of phrase. You could take it literally and assume?that?Hublot are referring to the watch as a way for people who obsessed about Meccano and technical constructio.................. 15.10.16 More
How Trends at Watches & Wonders
Felix Scholz
As our jet lag begins to subside, we've whittled down the key emerging trends from Watches & Wonders. Step right this way to find out what's likely to be making waves in 2016.Pocket watchesDon't worry folks, you haven't mysteriously woken up in 1915, to find yourself surrounded by dapper gents wearing gold half-hunters. And re.................. 15.10.15 More
Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime Ref. 5175 Announced
Felix Scholz
The Patek Phillipe Grandmaster Chime, with front dial on left and rear dial on right, in highly engraved, swivelling case.2014 marks the 175th birthday of Patek Philippe, and the buzz around the anniversary has recently reached a fever pitch.You see, Patek Philippe holds a very special place in the pantheon of horology widely rega.................. 15.10.14 More
New releases from Hublot, Ulysse Nardin, Chronoswiss and more
Pietro Pilla
Not just one, but two watches dedicated to sailing have just been announced. Both Hublot and Panerai presented two maritime-themed timepieces. In addition, Omega’s Constellation collection has been greatly expanded and Ulysse Nardin is introducing a colourful collaboration using the Freak as a platform. Discover our full sel.................. 15.09.24 More
Tudor Pelagos FXD Black US Navy
A new Tudor Pelagos FXD with a black dial joins the collection, previously only available in titanium with a blue dialAesthetically, Tudor states its colour scheme is a tribute to the “decades of Tudor watches worn by US Navy”The Pelagos FXD distinguishes itself with fixed strap barsWell… it’s black.In all seriousness, this .................. 15.09.23 More
Is this really all the new Apple Watch has to offer?
This week the big (or at least we thought it would be) reveal was the new Tudor Pelagos FXD Black US Navy, but also unveiled this week was the latest round of Apple products. Of course, for the watch world, aside from potential iPhone camera upgrades that could elevate our wrist-rolls, we were keen to see what updates the Apple Watch Series 9 would.................. 15.09.23 More
Baume & Mercier Riviera Perpetual Calendar
Jamie Weiss
Baume & Mercier celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Riviera with a high complicationThe perpetual calendar’s minimalist design is contrasted by a luxurious salmon-gold dialFittingly, it’s limited to 50 piecesIt’s been a big year for the Baume & Mercier Riviera, with the integrated bracelet luxury sports.................. 15.09.23 More
George Clooney and Hyun Bin wear the Omega Speedmaster '57
Fergus Nash
Omega have been at the forefront of vintage-inspired sports watches for quite some time, and the latest revamp of the Omega Speedmaster 57 shows what a great place watchmaking is in right now. We seem to have made it through the onslaught of strait-laced vintage reissues, and now their evolutions featuring daring and creative dials.................. 15.09.22 More