Hands-On: Zenith Defy Classic Skeleton "Night Surfer" Time+Tide Edition
Collaborative limited-edition watches between brands and publishers are all the rage right now, their saturation within the marketplace creating some cynicism towards their value outside of being rather rare and collectible. I can’t speak for other publishers and the brands they work with, but what I can say with absolute certainty is that wh.................. 14.10.21 More
HANDS-ON: the TAG Heuer Carrera Twin-Time 41
One of the most sought after complications by buyers is the GMT, a watch that can track two or more time zones on the wrist. With complication though can come cost, especially when we enter the realm of big-name luxury brands. But there are exceptions to the rule, and TAG Heuer has just proven this with one of their latest releases. The new TAG Heu.................. 14.10.21 More
Don't Miss This: Our team debates the best watches from $1K-3K USD
After debating the best watches under $1,000 USD, the next tier we are going to tackle in our Don’t Miss This series is the $1,000 – $3,000 USD segment. To recap, the team was challenged to nominate a watch, within or under a given price point, that they believe serves as a gateway benchmark for a collectors’ hunt within that pric.................. 14.10.21 More
Hublot Classic Fusion 40 Years Anniversary | HANDS ON
Brands such as Rolex, Richard Mille and Patek Philippe have all incorporated rubber into their high-end watches, but there can only be one pioneer who got the party started. Forty years ago, Hublot founder and designer Carlo Crocco took the watch world by storm, pairing a porthole-inspired yellow gold watch with a rubber strap integrated into its c.................. 14.10.20 More
Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Chronograph review
Felix Scholz
We knew it was coming. To paraphrase former PM Paul Keating, this is the upgrade we had to have. The Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Chronograph. But before we dive into (sorry, can't help it) what makes this watch special, a quick update for those not up to date with the news from Biel. Last year, at what would be their last Baselworl.................. 14.10.19 More
INTRODUCING: Longines Heritage Classic with "Sector Dial"
Nick Kenyon
Amidst the morass of vintage reissues that almost all brands seem to have tried their hand at recently, Longines has been successfully combing their archives for the best examples that translate to current tastes, and have done so with good success in recent years. Even in the context of their well-executed reissues of military, ch.................. 14.10.19 More
HANDS-ON: An extra dose of speed the TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer 01 Aston Martin Special Edition
Cameron Wong
At the March 2018 Geneva Motor Show, TAG Heuer announced a new partnership with Aston Martin. Being named as the Official Partner, Official Watch Partner, and Official Connected Watch Partner of both the British car manufacturer and its racing teams (Quick fun fact! Aston Martin are the title sponsors of the Red Bull Racing Formul.................. 14.10.18 More
RECOMMENDED READING: Jean-Claude Biver looks back at TAG Heuer and to the future
Felix Scholz
Jean-Claude Biver is one of the watch industry's enduring forces a charismatic leader who looms, larger than life, over much of the modern history of the Swiss watch industry. So, as you can imagine, it was big and surprising news when it was announced a few weeks ago that Mr Biver would be stepping back from his day-to-day respon.................. 14.10.18 More
Fashion Adviser and Travelling Salesman Gary Tok Who to Follow
Andy Green
In this extra long edition of Who to Follow, Andy speaks to the exceptionally well-dressed Gary about life, work, finding the right watch, and how to dress your best.NAME: ????????????????????????????????? Gary TokOCCUPATION:? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Travelling salesman and part-time authorHANDLE: ????????????????????????????? @gazman70kF.................. 14.10.17 More
Friday Wind-down: 14 October, 2016 Winners Edition
Felix Scholz
Today's Wind Down is dedicated to all the winners out there. Maybe you found $2 on the street, maybe you've just got a positive attitude, or maybe, just maybe, you're lucky enough to win a watch. So, take pride in your achievements?(be they big or small), have a cold drink and take four minutes and 56 seconds out of your day to en.................. 14.10.16 More
A Weekend with the Vacheron Constantin Overseas Collection
Andrew McUtchen
The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph, photographed?on Blinky Beach, Lord Howe IslandI remember the first Vacheron Constantin I ever laid eyes on. It was in a magazine for an Australian retailer. It was an Overseas model and it was a chronograph, but thanks to an interesting take on the bezel, it didn't strike me as R.................. 14.10.16 More
Tudor Heritage Black Bay Black Ref. 79220N Hands-on Review
Felix Scholz
The story in a second:We've been waiting three long years for this watch. Now it's here. The question is, does it live up to the anticipation?The Tudor Black Bay Black sorry everyone, BBB is going to be the name, as unadventurous as it is was the watch we had to have. When the Black Bay first came out back in 2012, a large part of.................. 14.10.15 More
The best America's Cup watches of the past | LIST
Buffy Acacia
In addition to being the world's longest continuously running international sporting event, including the modern Olympic Games, the premiere sailing competition that is the America's Cup creates some of the most intense rivalries and storytelling. Where else will you find a sports team that once dominated for 132 years? This year'.................. 14.09.24 More
Resonance in watchmaking explained | WATCH EDUCATION
Borna Bosnjak
Complications can go three separate ways. There’s those like a date window or power reserve, showing genuinely useful, everyday information. Then there are all the show-offy ones – complicated chronographs, calendars, and chiming watches – all?technically?offering some new information, but with limited daily use.................. 14.09.24 More
Omega Seamaster Regatta | INTRODUCING
Omega debuts a 46.75mm, grade 5 titanium Seamaster Regatta, an entirely new model, with a brand new 5701 quartz calibre for the 37th America’s Cup.The Seamaster Regatta belongs to the same family as the Speedmaster X-33, its ana-digi functionalities enabling it to serve as a genuine tool.Its features include a moonphase indicator, chronograph.................. 14.09.24 More
TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Night Driver
D.C. Hannay
TAG Heuer has been synonymous with motorsport for decades, and they're back with an eye-popping new edition of their classic Monaco chronograph. The Monaco is one of the cornerstones of the brand's legendary foundation, and has been since it burst into the spotlight way back in 1969, as one of the very first automatic chronographs .................. 14.09.23 More
The Longines Master Collection 190th Anniversary?
Luke Benedictus
This year marks Longines’ 190th anniversary and they're celebrating with an exclusive timepiece from their top-of-the-range Master Collection. Since 2005 , the Master Collection has become Longines’ home for their more traditionally styled pieces that riff off a number of the brand’s classic designs from the m.................. 14.09.22 More
Taking another look at the curiously underrated Tudor Pelagos
Jason Marsden
For my 50th birthday my partner, Liz, asked me if there was anything from the Tudor range that I liked. This was incredibly impressive on two fronts. The first is that Liz is not really a watch person but has absorbed an awful lot of watch information just due to my obsession. Second, although I did not already own any Tudor she .................. 14.09.21 More
TAG Heuer vs IWC in the Italian Grand Prix crash who was at fault?
Time+Tide
EDITOR’S NOTE: Title contenders Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen crashed out of the Italian Grand Prix at Monza at the weekend after a terrifying collision. Did the seven-time World Champ fail to give way? Or was Hamilton the victim of Verstappen’s reckless desire to win at all costs? Time+Time’s two resident F1 nu.................. 14.09.21 More
AP delivers 3 complicated entries into the Audemars Piguet 2021 collection
Holy trinity is a term that gets tossed around a fair bit. Its origins and usage are debated by some within the community, but I personally recognise the three holy trinity brands as the manufacturers who have had the longest, most prestigious and continuous production: Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, and Vacheron Constantin. Lately, the marketpla.................. 14.09.21 More
EDITOR'S PICK: 8 watches that show just how much the celebrity factor is worth
Cameron Wong
Editor’s note: A couple of days ago I announced that Sotheby’s would be auctioning 44 watches from the collection of the late great Robin Williams. And from the response it received and in my own observations it seems that a few of the estimates were a little modest. So just how much is the celeb factor worth? I though.................. 14.09.18 More
Bell & Ross BR V2-94 Garde Cotes Hands-on Review
Felix Scholz
For most brands a round 41mm steel chronograph would be unremarkable, but this Bell & Ross stands out precisely because of these features it's not an oversize square watch crafted from ceramic or some other highly technical material, which is what we've come to expect from Bell & Ross.Even though the BR V2-94 Garde Cotes i.................. 14.09.17 More
1956 Omega Seamaster 18ct Gold Melbourne Olympic Special Edition for Under $5k Vintage Video
Andrew McUtchen
An online barn find to make a Melbourne watch lover’s heart beat hard…You may know by now that Derek Dier is our go-to guy for vintage. We are not alone. Legends?like Matthew Weiner, also hold?him and his expertise in the highest regard. The beauty of Derek, though, apart from his writing (which you can enjoy on the.................. 14.09.15 More
Mai Ikuzawa: The woman behind a sell-out TAG Heuer collab
Russell Sheldrake
If you’re into the automotive sports, there’s every chance you’ve seen the Team Ikuzawa branding before. Its evocative type has appeared across a plethora of collaborative products, and the brand itself has formed a tight-knit, passionate community of petrolheads. But we wanted to better understand the brand.................. 14.08.24 More
Best silver case watches | BUYING GUIDES
Buffy Acacia
In historical terms, stainless steel is a modern miracle. We certainly take it for granted today that there's an abundant material that is strong, rust-proof, and relatively easy to fabricate, but that wasn't always the case. For thousands of years, precious metals were held in high regard because of their corrosion resistance, re.................. 14.08.24 More
It may come as a bit of a surprise, but I often compare Rolex and Cartier due to a strong commonality. Yes, they are very different brands with very different products. But an element I believe they do share is a very key point. Watch enthusiasts often point out that Rolex practises incremental updates. The Oyster Perpetual framework is so timeless.................. 14.08.23 More
HANDS-ON: The Bulgari Octo Roma Chronograph is the sportiest take on the sportiest Octo
Jamie Weiss
When it comes to big watch fairs like Watches & Wonders Geneva, it’s often the brands that aren’t officially exhibiting at the show that have some of the most exciting releases. Step out of the frenetic hive of activity that is Palexpo and go exploring Geneva’s streets, hotels and bars and you’ll find al.................. 14.08.23 More
Evolution of a collection: Nick Faldo's watch box steers well clear of the rough
D.C. Hannay
There wasn’t a dry eye in the house when golfing and broadcast legend Sir Nick Faldo recently ended his final broadcast as CBS’ golf analyst for the past 16 years.With a career that includes 41 tournament wins, including three British Open and three Masters victories, as well as captaining the European Ryder Cup team, F.................. 14.08.22 More
8% of men could beat a lion in a fistfight. Here are their watches
Luke Benedictus
Every day, I walk my five-year-old boy to school. ?It's a precious moment of one-on-one time between father and son, a chance for Joe to delve into his hopes, fears and dreams. Mostly though, we spend it discussing who'd win a fight between a lion and a tiger, a crocodile and a shark, or even and this remains the most hotly deb.................. 14.08.22 More
Why it's hard to buy an Omega Speedmaster
Bruce Duguay
Editor’s note: The American psychologist Barry Schwartz coined the phrase “the paradox of choice” to explain how an expanded number of consumer options is not necessarily a good thing.? He showed how today's vast amount of choice does not always benefit the buyer, but instead often leaves them bamboozled, frustra.................. 14.08.21 More
VIDEO: The Hublot Big Bang Integral Ceramic Collection
Fergus Nash
While blue-dialled steel sports watches continue to skyrocket in price amongst collectors, the general public's eye is quickly turning towards more exciting materials, particularly in more exciting colours. The staunch masculinity behind watch culture is starting to drip away, and Hublot's Big Bang Integral collection in ceramic ar.................. 14.08.21 More
Thor Svaboe
Editor’s note: Here we continue a new style of review that pits two similarly specced watches against each other, in an arena that is less touched up, and more true to the naked eye than our usual images. Last week we had a super-popular Seiko and the Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight. While both alike in specs, they were at very d.................. 14.08.20 More
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: how to hunt for valuable vintage
Andrew McUtchen
It was one of our most popular who to follow' posts ever. @barnfindwatches stepped up to the plate way back in 2017 to share some of his secrets as a master bargain hunter. His key takeaways are below, but before we get into them, let's call out something important.A ’50s Abercrombie & Fitch Solunar does not even rank.................. 14.08.20 More
RECOMMENDED READING: Is there a paradox in watchmaking? Franco Cologni thinks so
Nick Kenyon
Let me preface this by stating two things: (a) this is a slightly more philosophical discussion than usual, and (b) Franco Cologni is an important man in the watch business. After starting his career selling Must de Cartier products in the '70s (of which I am a fan), he rose prominently within the Parisian organisation, becoming th.................. 14.08.19 More
Ever fancied owning a piece of Australian political history? How about Bob Hawke's watch??
Felix Scholz
Former Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke, who died in May this year, stands as one of the country's most colourful and beloved political figures. He also enjoyed a particularly long tenure as PM, from March 1983 until December 1991, winning four elections as Labor leader. And while his political legacy includes the creation of M.................. 14.08.19 More
Franck Muller Cintre Curvex Skeleton Tourbillon Hands-on Review
Felix Scholz
I don't want to get all KPI on you, but image selection is something that I spend a lot of my time working on. Of the dozens of shots of any given watch that one of our photographers take, only a handful make the final cut. That's not because the shots are out of focus or poorly lit, but because we strive to hit the right balance .................. 14.08.17 More
Bulgari Serpenti Skin Hands-on Review
Melissa Pearce
Ancient Greek and Roman mythology furnish Bulgari with emblems from across the epochs, but their love affair with bold women in history also holds sway on their aesthetic. Like serpents, these dangerous beauties are sinful and sinuous — and nothing less than paradoxical. Fittingly, their latest Serpenti watch is a timepiec.................. 14.08.17 More
'Re-tooled' Montblanc TimeWalker's Very Australian Launch Event
Andrew McUtchen
Last week, with Sydney turning on weather that thawed the cold, cold hearts of all Melbourne people present, Montblanc hosted a lunch at Quay Restaurant to launch the new re-tooled' TimeWalker.?The intimate event combined fine dining, fun storytelling, and a wide range of watches from accessible new TimeWalker models to the ext.................. 14.08.17 More
Patek Phillipe Split-seconds Chronograph 5370P Dress It Up, Dress It Down
Felix Scholz
Editor’s note: Sporty. Refined. High-end. Wearable. Watch marketing departments often?try to?mash seemingly disparate descriptors like this to make watches appeal to as wide an audience as possible. And rarely does it work. The Patek Philippe Ref. 5379P is a key exception; a platinum split-seconds chronograph that can be eas.................. 14.08.16 More
Omega James Bond Seamaster 300 'SPECTRE' Limited Edition Announced
Felix Scholz
The story in a second:Omega has just confirmed what James Bond will wear on his wrist in Spectre, the latest instalment of the franchise.We already knew that Bond would be sporting a version of the latest Seamaster 300 on a 5 striped NATO strap (a design mistakenly thought to be the strap Bond originally wore?in Goldfinger), based.................. 14.08.15 More