VIDEO: TAG Heuer CEO announces "first and best" NFT Viewer
Fergus Nash
TAG Heuer have established themselves as the go-to brand for luxury smartwatches with each subsequent edition of the TAG Heuer Connected improving both form and function. When considering modern technology, it's impossible to have a conversation about recent advancements without broaching the subject of NFTs and cryptocurrency. NFT.................. 15.06.22 More
A strong selling point for Oris watches are their value-driven pricing. The majority of their watches are priced under $4,000 USD, their Sellita-driven pieces the most approachable (closer to $2,000 USD) and their in-house calibre watches not much more (just below $4,000 USD). But the accessibility of their pieces is not limited to competitive pric.................. 15.06.22 More
Is the vintage Cartier boom here to stay?
Nick Kenyon
We’ve grown used to seeing jaw-dropping auction results for two brands: Rolex and Patek Philippe. But recently, the prices of one French-founded jewellery and watchmaking house have begun to climb. That’s right, Cartier is hot, with prices rising not only across the more common models, but also the top lots in auction c.................. 15.06.21 More
INTRODUCING: The Oris Aquis Date Calibre 400 41.5mm
Divers are among the most popular watches on the market, if not the most popular, due to their highly robust builds and familiar aesthetic. As a result, the segment is highly competitive and brands now have to find fresh ways to draw interest to their references. Fully aware of this trend, Oris has really begun to shift things into fifth gear creat.................. 15.06.21 More
Top lots from the Revolution x The Rake Covid-19 Solidarity Auction
James Robinson
Revolution and The Rake magazines have rallied together to put on a charity auction to support those impacted by Covid-19. Called the ‘Revolution x The Rake Covid-19 Solidarity Auction’, this online event is now live and there are plenty of interesting and noteworthy watches to bid on. The auction will feature severa.................. 15.06.20 More
The Octo that (really) started it all, the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic
Time+Tide
Editor’s note: Every great product has a genesis, and for this Italian-founded watch and jewellery firm it is the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic. It was the one that started it all back in 2017, leaving eyes wide open with its sharply faceted design and ultra-thin construction. In the years following, we have seen the same sp.................. 15.06.20 More
INTRODUCING: The beautifully baffling Oris H?lstein Edition 2020
James Robinson
The ‘My Plans’ memes are right. 2020 has been annus horribilis. It’s ruined just about every party on the planet. Oris knows this, and they've got a plan. It involves what is claimed to be Switzerland’s first all bronze watch. Yes, including the bracelet. And, oh, to turn up the smiles, there’s a be.................. 15.06.20 More
Longines V.H.P. GMT Review (in Rome!)
Time+Tide
Editor’s note: It’s not too often you see something genuinely ‘new’ in the watch space — with all the ‘novelties’ on offer. The Longines Conquest V.H.P. GMT Flash Setting, however, is new. The tech inside is user-friendly, smart, and makes for a better watch. And that’s something we can.................. 15.06.19 More
IWC Portugieser Annual Calendar review
Time+Tide
Editor’s note: When it was first released back in 2015 (was it four years ago already?!), the IWC Portugieser Annual Calendar was hot. And while there’s been a lot of watches (including many more Portugiesers), the years have not diminished the appeal of this big business watch.?The story in a secondThe headline act in IW.................. 15.06.19 More
LIST: 4 watches Mark Wahlberg wears on a daily basis that you'll never, ever have the stones to
Daniel Senia
Mark Wahlberg, eh. This guy! Actor, entrepreneur and unfettered watch lover who doesn’t care not even a tiny bit about what you think of his horological choices. And with his exciting combination of lack of you-know-whats to give?and a surplus of funds comes the kind of freedom that allows his wrist to live its best life, ju.................. 15.06.18 More
LIST: 3 watches perfect for the Pitti Uomo Peacock, and 2 that will work in the real world
Felix Scholz
This week our feeds have been blowing up with all the hot new lewks from Florence as the #menswear and #influencer brigade descended for Pitti Immagine Uomo 94 a trade show that seems, from the outside at least, to be more about lounging around faux-casually, in immaculate, over-the-top outfits. These guys are known collectively a.................. 15.06.18 More
4 Objects from Montblanc's Latest UNICEF Collection
Felix Scholz
Over the years we've noticed that a love of finely wrought watches often results in a halo effect on the ecosystem of small objects and accessories in your daily life. You start noticing that the other components of your daily carry that have served you well for years wallets, keychains and the like are starting to look a little t.................. 15.06.17 More
TAG Heuer Monza Video Review: Back In Black
Felix Scholz
There was one watch at Baselworld that the whole team got behind I loved it, Andrew was excited by it (for proof, just watch the video), Dave thought the mash-up of historical models was sensational. Our videographer Marcus didn't want to take it off his wrist. The Monza is a winner on all fronts, taking the second-generation case.................. 15.06.16 More
Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1R-001 in Rose Gold with Chocolate Dial Hands-on Review
Felix Scholz
The story in a second:Patek Philippe have released a rose gold and dark chocolate version of the classic Nautilus 5711. Never mind the buzz-piece (hello there Pilot), it's their best release of 2015.There was a lot of fuss about Patek Philippe's new watches this year, with the eye-brow raising Calatrava Pilot ?and their much more .................. 15.06.15 More
One thing all watch brands could learn from Tudor | OPINION
Pricing. No matter how strong a novelty is, if the price is not right, all is for naught. Too often (understandably as it is a common symptom of being in a luxury space), we see a weak correlation between an offering and the price it is positioned at. And when brands get it wrong, it immediately dominates the news cycle and conversation after a wat.................. 15.05.24 More
VIDEO: The IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph 41 Edition Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team
Time+Tide
Launched at the inaugural Miami F1 Grand Prix, the new IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Edition “Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team” is the next step in the partnership between the Schaffhausen manufacture and the team, dating back to 2013 when IWC first became a team sponsor. It’s the first-ever official .................. 15.05.22 More
The Chopard Happy Sport gets an update
Borna Bosnjak
Since its inception, the Chopard Happy Sport has been positioned as a quintessential all-rounder for the modern woman. Suitable for all occasions, from the gym to a business dinner, the new Happy Sport and Happy Sport Chrono add a few grams of class with their 18-carat ethical rose gold construction.For the supersonic womanConcei.................. 15.05.22 More
Recommended Reading: The Naked Watchmaker deconstructs the Audemars Piguet Code 11:59 Chronograph
Thor Svaboe
The Naked Watchmaker is one of our favourite sites for profound insights into what lies behind many an intricate case design and sapphire caseback. This is not a new story, but the raison d’tre for TNW is to allow us the pleasure of taking some time to educate ourselves on a deeper level rather than offering brief glimpses o.................. 15.05.21 More
Nicki Minaj flexes rare Richard Mille worth $980K
The queen is back. Last time we shared news regarding Nicki Minaj, we expressed great envy of her infant son rocking a fully diamond paved Patek Philippe Nautilus worth $400,000. This week, however, the story is what has found its way onto her wrist. Taking to TikTok and social media to tease new projects on the way, Minaj can be seen in the video .................. 15.05.21 More
HANDS-ON: The Tissot PRX represents the best of '70s watch design at a great price
Nick Kenyon
The decade of the disco ball was a good one for watch design, both in terms of the creativity and breadth of designs that were released in the 1970s. It was 1978 when Tissot released their first PRX watches, that followed the same blend of angular case shapes and integrated bracelets that had already become so popular across the Sw.................. 15.05.21 More
James's 5 favourite new watches from the first quarter of 2020
James Robinson
I must have written and rewritten this yarn half a dozen times. Every single moment I think I've cracked it, something in watch world happens that completely changes the narrative and content. First, everything got cancelled because of the pandemic we're all sick of talking about. Then Patek and Rolex said no new watches this ye.................. 15.05.20 More
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Hemsworth's wrist in Extraction proves that the world's biggest bad-ass wears...
Time+Tide
As the world begins to re-emerge from lockdown, so does our awareness of the days. Where in past weeks, Friday has come and gone in a haze of homeschooling and housebound weekends that blur into weekdays, suddenly there’s an ever-so-slight sense of TGIF. And that’s a pretty sweet feeling for us. So, as we do return to a n.................. 15.05.20 More
Nick Gould
Alec Baldwin is an American actor and comedian, best known for his roles in television and film. Baldwin starred as Jack Donaghy in the sitcom 30 Rock, for which he won two Emmys and three Golden Globes. He has starred in notable films, including?Glengarry Glen Ross, Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation, The Departed and The Hunt for Re.................. 15.05.20 More
VIDEO: 6 of the best new Zenith releases of 2018?
Felix Scholz
It was clear from Zenith's 2018 collection that the Defy line was a major priority. Because while there were Pilot, Chronomaster and Elite models on offer, the Defy was the star of the show, with everything from the awesomely complex El Primero Zero G through to the comparatively simple, but still quality, Defy Classics. It's easy.................. 15.05.18 More
Spotted by Andy Green 8 May, 2017
Andy Green
The past few months have been so crazy that we split last month’s dispatch into two. As Basel wrapped up, I headed back to the great city of London for round two. Apparently I wasn't sick of looking at watches yet.Silas's Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 3940GWhilst roaming the streets of Clerkenwell, I took?the opportunity t.................. 15.05.17 More
Hublot Watch Stolen from Champion Boxer After Losing Bout in Las Vegas
Felix Scholz
Chvez takes a blow from Alvarez. Image: nypost Following in the grand tradition of elite athletes misplacing expensive watches, Mexican former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chvez Jr has allegedly had his Hublot stolen from his Las Vegas hotel room. Chvez Jr's wife, Frida, alleges that the unidentified Hublot (and a phon.................. 15.05.17 More
My Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Lindy Klim's Watch Story
Ceri David
Debating whether to describe oneself as businesswoman', model' or Balinese princess' is a dilemma most of us will never have to grapple with – and what a time-saver that is. Of course, that's not the case for the fabulous Lindy Klim, who flew in from her home in Bali for our Melbourne event with Omega last week, to celebrate w.................. 15.05.16 More
Longines Watercolour Watch Project Retrospective
Felix Scholz
A few months ago, in Basel I had the great pleasure of meeting Mr Matt Miller, better known online as Sunflowerman. Matt was working with Time+Tide on a unique project, applying his skills as a menswear illustrator to the world of fine horology. Some time has now passed since Baselworld, and the hype and buzz has died down. We tho.................. 15.05.15 More
Friday Wind-down: 15 May, 2015
Felix Scholz
It's been a lonely week here in the Time+Tide office as certain members of the team have been busy partying at NASA with Omega. Not that I'm jealous What happened?Torneau's NYC Rolex store was robbed this week a terrible event, but luckily no one was hurt. Police report that two of the criminals were wearing fedoras and one a bow .................. 15.05.15 More
Tudor Black Bay Pro Polar vs Black Bay Pro black | VERSUS
Jamie Weiss
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It’s fair to say that a lot of watch enthusiasts have a real love/hate relationship with Tudor (as well as its bigger sibling Rolex). On the one hand, they criticise both these brands for being extremely conservative when it comes to introducing new products, bemo.................. 15.04.25 More
Chopard Alpine Eagle 41 SL Cadence 8HF | HANDS ON
Russell Sheldrake
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The Alpine Eagle has been one of the most interesting luxury sports collections since its launch in 2019. Drawing inspiration from a classic Chopard collection, the St Moritz, it brings together elements from Chopard's typically dressy aesthetic and marries them w.................. 15.04.25 More
Buffy Acacia
Space may be the final frontier, but there's nowhere humans would dare go without a good watch. Over the years there have been hundreds of wristwatches granted the honour of space flight, but only a select few have reached fame for their active use. In no particular order, here are the top five space watches that will have you see.................. 15.04.25 More
Zach's favourite TAG Heuer releases of Watches & Wonders 2024
Time+Tide
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While at the TAG Heuer manufacture, Andrew and Marcus filmed an excellent in-depth overview of all the new TAG Heuer Watches and Wonders 2024 novelties. But, for those who want just a quick glimpse at what TAG Heuer have debuted, Zach races through the new TAG Heuer piece.................. 15.04.24 More
The hottest drops from Watches & Wonders 2024 | LAST WEEK IN WATCHES
Buffy Acacia
As the biggest week of the watchmaking calendar comes to an end, it's safe to say it's been a rollercoaster. You're probably overloaded with all of the new releases from some of the biggest watch brands in the world, and it's going to take a long time to process all of the new trends and themes which will emerge as the year progre.................. 15.04.24 More
Piaget Watches & Wonders 2023 collection overview | VIDEO
Piaget has a lot of in-house know-how within their manufacture, and this has allowed them to be not only a champion of ultra-thin watchmaking but also exquisite jewellery watches as well. After a ‘touch and feel’ session within the Piaget booth, Kylie and I stepped outside to react to two different segments of their novelty offerings. F.................. 15.04.23 More
Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 green | HANDS ON
Borna Bosnjak
Green has been the colour dominating the watch world in recent years, despite a particular shade of blue looking to usurp its throne towards the end of last year. Thus, it only makes sense for Tissot to release its hottest model in the hottest colour. We got hands on with the PRX Powermatic 80 green, as we wanted to see how the r.................. 15.04.22 More
Ulysse Nardin introduces distinct and desirable novelties at W&W 2021
Celebrating their 175th anniversary this year, Ulysse Nardin is a tried and true manufacture with rich heritage and history. Established in 1846, Ulysse Nardin built its name by fabricating some of the most reliable and high-quality marine chronometers. While most brands of their age remain stuck in the past, refusing to depart from their classic a.................. 15.04.21 More
The top 5 chronographs of Watches & Wonders 2021
Fergus Nash
Given the disruptive effects of the pandemic upon watch manufacturers, it’s understandable that some are now cagey about taking too many big risks. At this year’s Watches & Wonders, many brands chose to expand on their design languages without pushing things too far and the results are some truly refined watches. Bu.................. 15.04.21 More
Blast off: A Russian cosmonaut's Omega Speedmaster is up for grabs
James Robinson
Ever wanted to own an Omega Speedmaster that was actually worn in space? Is that the most rhetorical question you’ve ever heard?If so, a) get in line, and b) you're in luck, because online auction house RR Auction are offering just that an Omega Speedmaster that has slipped the bonds of terra firma and glimpsed into the in.................. 15.04.20 More
The TAG Heuer Monaco Calibre 11 CAW211P reviewed
Andrew McUtchen
When we came up with the concept for what sealed the deal', it was all about those micro-details and micro-decisions that happen in the final stages of a purchase. Tiny things you can’t get out of your head about a watch. That case shape. Those burnt orange indices that are coloured not by paint, but by oxidisation. Most .................. 15.04.19 More