Revisiting the $20k fantasy watch collection, reader edition
Andrew McUtchen
Editor’s note: The premise of the 20K Fantasy Watch Collection is simple: construct a hypothetical watch collection with as many watches as you like for as close to $20,000 AUD as possible. The only other stipulation you can’t choose any watches that you currently own. As for whether you choose new or second hand, i.................. 14.05.19 More
Andrew McUtchen
Personally, I don't need an excuse to buy a watch for myself. But I have, many times, used certain milestones as justification for a purchase whenever they have come under scrutiny. So whether or not you genuinely want to buy a timepiece to commemorate a special time in your life, or whether you just want a decent excuse to pre.................. 14.05.19 More
HANDS-ON: The Patek Philippe Ref. 5524 Calatrava Pilot Travel Time
Justin Mastine-Frost
Effectively a new dial and case metal of an existing reference, initially launched in white gold with a blue dial, what makes this new version of the Calatrava Pilot Travel Time really interesting is the way it was unveiled, and the sister piece that accompanies it. It's hard to believe, but Patek Philippe finally joined t.................. 14.05.18 More
Fakewatchbusta Answers: Is It Ever Ok to Wear a Fake Watch?
Time+Tide
FWB, in his secret criminal lair, this morning. “No wonder I have problems completing interview requests.”I am the person behind the @fakewatchbusta account on Instagram and I was kind of shocked when I got the assignment of writing on this topic. It’s like asking Superman if it’s OK to bring kryptonite to the.................. 14.05.16 More
Bell & Ross BR03-92 Desert Type Hands-on Review
Felix Scholz
The story in a second:If you're prone to a little dyslexia you might misread this watch as the Dessert Type and you wouldn't be too far wrong because this watch is suh-weet.The Bell & Ross BR03-92 Desert Type is the companion piece to the Ceramic Military Type that we told you about earlier this year. Both are cut from the sam.................. 14.05.15 More
Best blue dial watches | BUYING GUIDES
Borna Bosnjak
Even though the classic blue dial has lost some ground in terms of popularity due to the rise of other colours (most notably green and pink), it’s still arguably the most popular choice for any watch. This, of cours,e excludes black and white, but since they’re not actually colours, my point stands. Within the vast nu.................. 14.04.25 More
Every Zenith release from Watches & Wonders 2024
Buffy Acacia
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Zenith has had an extremely up-and-down couple of decades, but it's currently riding one of its highest waves in its whole history. Rather than flooding Watches & Wonders 2024 with a bunch of new colour schemes for preexisting watches, Zenith has filled a couple of.................. 14.04.24 More
Our favourite IWC releases from Watches & Wonders 2023
Watch fans were eagerly awaiting Watches & Wonders, with over 40 brands presenting their new novelties at the fair. But, for one brand, there was exceptional anticipation and that brand was IWC. In our watch-bubble, murmurs spread like wildfire that would be the year that IWC would revamp their beloved Ingenieur watch.Fortunately, IWC did just .................. 14.04.23 More
Earlier in the week it was revealed an incredibly significant pocket watch is about to hit the auction block, and, closing out the week, Hublot, even after a ton of novelty drops at Watches & Wonders, announced two new special editions. A fair bit to discuss, let’s jump right into it.Phillips to auction historically significant Roger Smit.................. 14.04.23 More
WATCH ANALYTICS WEDNESDAYS: How the MoonSwatch impacted Swatch
Editor's Note: We have partnered with @watchanalytics to crunch the numbers and dig into the horological market trends and value fluctuations for the references that matter. Last time, we delved into the market status of the Girard-Perregaux Laureato Skeleton that is rocketing in value.?Today we are going to dive into how the MoonSwatch?collaborati.................. 14.04.22 More
VIDEO: Unpacking the new TAG Heuer releases
Fergus Nash
Amongst all the gargantuan and intricate displays at Watches & Wonders, the TAG Heuer area was buzzing. After bumping into Kristian Haagen from DailyWatch, Andrew headed in to break down the list of TAG Heuer new releases, and unpack what makes them so exciting.Lots of attention has been justifiably given to the TAG Heuer Carre.................. 14.04.22 More
Five sleeper hits you may have missed during Watches & Wonders
With 40 brands presenting at Watches & Wonders, there are a lot of novelties to like – and many you may have missed. It was no secret most consumers were heavily awaiting releases from Rolex, Tudor, and Patek Philippe, but some of the most interesting watches came from brands you may not be as familiar with. With so much coverage to sift .................. 14.04.21 More
ANALYSIS: How is the $5.2m Audemars Piguet Black Panther different to the $160k version?
As a community, we watch lovers can forget there is a larger world beyond our obsession, and that the overwhelming majority of watch buyers are not plugged in, in any way, to our commentary. Not every luxury watch buyer, even of popular models we all desire, has dived down the #watchfam rabbit hole. Consequently, they have tastes and perspectives t.................. 14.04.21 More
From Salt Bae to Brad Pitt, 7 Patek Philippe Nautilus wearers you might not know about
Nick Gould
The Patek Philippe Nautilus remains one of the most coveted watches in the world, with a long waiting list for anyone buying through an AD, and and prices fetching well above RRP on the secondary market. It is a favourite amongst current-day celebrities such as Ellen DeGeneres, however with a little digging we have discovered some m.................. 14.04.20 More
Andrew McUtchen
It started with an invitation to join Watchonista's Home Time Live', a new series on Instagram that takes followers into the homes of the industry's leaders and luminaries for an intimate interview. Georges Kern, CEO of Breitling. Jean-Christophe Babin, CEO of Bulgari. Max Busser of MB&F. And now, a Happy Hour version of th.................. 14.04.20 More
VIDEO: A five-minute crash course on how a tourbillon works and what it's comprised of
Andrew McUtchen
Editor’s note: If I look a little flustered and stiff in this video, it’s because I’m not entirely comfortable when I’m invited to get a lab coat on in a watch manufacture. Too many times, humiliation has followed. I don’t come at watches?from a technical perspective, and that’s largely becau.................. 14.04.19 More
Good Friday Wind-down: 14 April, 2017 Easter Edition
Felix Scholz
Happy Easter everyone. It's Good Friday down here in Melbourne, so this edition of the Wind Down will be brief, as the office is closed and I'm penning this between nibbles of hot cross bun and wines in the sun. Not a bad way to spend the day at all. Hope your day off is similarly laid-back.What happenedWe still can't stop talking.................. 14.04.17 More
Six Sucker Punch Watches from Baselworld We Didn't See Coming
Felix Scholz
Sometimes you see the hits coming, sometimes you don’t. For example, the new Daytona. We spotted that alluring black ceramic bezel from December. 2013. ?But the Air-King? We’re still on the canvas. Having said that there?were relatively few true wow' moments at Baselworld, especially in Hall One, home to all the major .................. 14.04.16 More
Cartier Rotonde de Cartier Grande Complication
Felix Scholz
The story in a second:Cartier has over 100 years of watchmaking history behind them, so why have they decided to produce their most complicated piece ever in 2015?The Cartier Rotonde de Cartier Grande Complication released at SIHH earlier this year was something of an ‘easter egg’ to use computer gaming parlance. It wa.................. 14.04.15 More
British Watchmakers' Day 2025 | FRIDAY WIND DOWN
Russell Sheldrake
A whopping 1,200 people, plus uncounted numbers of press and industry, filled Lindley Hall in London on a sunny Saturday for British Watchmakers’ Day – and Time+Tide was there for the whole thing. Last year, you may have seen our coverage of the event or the madness that surrounded our “pizza watch” co.................. 14.03.25 More
Ryan Gosling wears a TAG Heuer Carrera Glassbox in The Fall Guy
A headline that notes Ryan Gosling is sporting a TAG Heuer watch is by no means revelatory. The watch world has long been aware of the fact that the actor has been a marquee ambassador for the brand since late 2021, ergo, he will always wear a TAG Heuer watch for public events and in roles for films. But, TAG Heuer does have a wide range of models .................. 14.03.24 More
Bulgari Octo Finissimo Sketch 140th Anniversary | INTRODUCING
Borna Bosnjak
Bulgari celebrates its 140th anniversary with three new Octo Finissimo Sketch models.Recalling the 10th anniversary of the Octo Finissimo, the new limited editions feature esquisse dials that use Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani’s sketches.Two automatic models in steel and rose gold are limited to 280 pieces and 70 pieces, res.................. 14.03.24 More
The 5 best TAG Heuer Carrera limited editions
Fergus Nash
Even if someone has never paid any attention to watches or motorsport, there's a high chance that they would recognise the Carrera name. Such is the strength of the bond between those two industries, one that is largely thanks to Jack Heuer's innovation in 1963. Moving away from the militaristic looks of chronographs in the ’.................. 14.03.23 More
INTRODUCING: New Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Time+Tide Watches
Zach, what would be a great first watch for me to buy? This is a question I get asked all the time, and the answer almost always leads to a discussion about Tissot. Upon the introduction of the PRX, were anyone looking for a sporty yet elegant and cost-approachable go-anywhere-do-anything watch, it could not be beaten in the under US$1,000 segment................... 14.03.23 More
Six Sleeper hits you don't want to miss in our Now Buying Guide
You don’t always have to look to the usual suspects or pay a hefty price to get a quality watch. There is a wide spectrum of manufacturers in this industry and, with so many releases each year, it can be a bit of a challenge to follow every reference introduced. While the below list of watches are fabricated by well known brands, we wanted to.................. 14.03.21 More
Is Jonah Hill low-key one of Hollywood's biggest watch collectors?
James Robinson
When you think celebrities and timepieces, most people with an inkling about watch collecting would throw up the same names Mark Wahlberg, Ellen DeGeneres, Ed Sheeran, John Mayer, Kevin Hart, Drake … you get the picture.What many people might not have realised is that Jonah Hill’s watch collection is really starting .................. 14.03.20 More
Great 'Grams: The Independent Watchmakers Edition
Nick Kenyon
This week on Great 'Grams, it’s all about independent watchmakers, and taking a look at the many different ways these patrons of watchmaking go about their work. One such independent watchmaker is Franck Muller, a man whose factory is known for producing sveltely curved and complicated watches but was once something of a trad.................. 14.03.20 More
David Beckham just wore a rare custom Tudor Pelagos
Luke Benedictus
David Beckham's latest project has got off to a dodgy start. For six long years he's worked tirelessly to establish the first Major League Soccer team in Miami. After endless wrangling over stadium sites and investment, Club Internacional de Ftbol Miami or Inter Miami played their first two games this month. Unfortunately, the.................. 14.03.20 More
Cameron Wong
Seriously, what better way to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing than with a traditional gift of gold. And a very special type of 18k gold at that, but a little more on that later. Omega has just dropped its most anticipated release of the year, the Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Limited Edition. And .................. 14.03.19 More
VIDEO: The Vacheron Constantin Overseas
Andrew McUtchen
It's a dizzying pace the watch world moves at, and it's all but impossible for us at Time+Tide to not get carried along by it. But occasionally, very occasionally, we'll see a watch on Instagram and be reminded that quality has its own designs. That the concept of a modern classic' which, according to a recent poll, only 64% of.................. 14.03.18 More
TAG Heuer Connected Modular 45 Smart, Mechanical and Tourbillon
Andrew McUtchen
TAG Heuer has just announced the “first luxury connected watch bearing the Swiss made label” and a new concept that allows you to change the smart watch module (the whole case, in other words) for a?mechanical module; either a time-only automatic Calibre 5 or a COSC-certified chronograph Tourbillon Heuer 02-T.One me.................. 14.03.17 More
TAG Heuer CEO Jean-Claude Diver Takes a Long View Video Interview
Andrew McUtchen
Jean-Claude Biver's recent visit to Australia confirmed a couple of things. Number one, the man is a POWERHOUSE. In the sense that we followed him for three straight days, from event to event, and about halfway through the schedule we were ready to tap out. And we didn't even have jetlag. Meanwhile, Mr Biver just powered on, fr.................. 14.03.16 More
Embedded at the Australian GP with Ferrari and Hublot
Andrew McUtchen
In the interests of full disclosure it needs to be said up front that there are (currently) no petrolheads in the Time+Tide office. Hence the title. So, for the F1 enthusiasts, sorry but DC is in Switzerland, we can’t really help you. Please bear with us as we make do with a different kind of layman's coverage of all thin.................. 14.03.15 More
Tissot opens its first Melbourne boutique in spectacular style
Jamie Weiss
Melbourne’s Collins Street – or ‘Watch Alley’ to those who are obsessed with timepieces like us – is easily the single best location to shop for watches probably in the Southern Hemisphere, as much as that burns me to say as a Sydneysider. Joining the ranks of watchmakers who’ve opened up lavish .................. 14.02.25 More
Henry Cavill named new Longines brand ambassador | NEWS
Over the last few years, we have seen Longines align with an attractive ensemble of ambassadors, who the brand has referred to as “Ambassadors of Elegance”. Barbara Palvin, Jennifer Lawrence, Kate Winslet, Suzy, and Rege-Jean Page have served in this role in recent years – and that doesn’t even include the athletes that Long.................. 14.02.25 More
A month on the wrist with the Zenith Chronomaster Sport
Andrew McUtchen
Editor’s note: We thought that as a reader service, for the inevitable questions that will come, that we’d ask about current availability of the Zenith Chronomaster Sport before publishing this story. The answer from Zenith Australia is that if you’re looking to order the watch today, you’re looking at a.................. 14.02.21 More
Andrew McUtchen
**UPDATE: We have had confirmation from Franck Muller Australia that the stolen model is a round diamond watch, model number 4200 QZ R D3 CD 5 N with serial number 36. If you come across this watch, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. No pictures of the watch are available at this time.**Our thoughts this morning go .................. 14.02.20 More
Franck Muller offers watchmaking that comes from the heart
Time+Tide
Editor’s note: Today, love is in the air. Florists are being run off their feet, restaurants are booked out and Cupid has spent the week on the archery range. If you’re planning to get a gift for your significant other, you’d better hurry up, but don’t forget to make sure your gift is a romantic one. As the ai.................. 14.02.20 More
LIST: 3 Santos models from the new Cartier collection explained by Cartier
Andrew McUtchen
Marie-Laure Cerede, creative director of watchmaking at Cartier, is our eloquent tour guide for the 2019 Cartier collection, with a focus on the new faces and physiques of the Santos family.The 2019 Santos-DumontT+T: What is the logic behind the new quartz movement-powered and smaller-sized Santos-Dumont?MLC: Since we relaunche.................. 14.02.19 More
VIDEO: 4 great Ulysse Nardin watches from SIHH 2018
Felix Scholz
Ulysse Nardin showed a refreshingly diverse collection at SIHH, with everything from clean, simple (dare we say, classic) designs, all the way up to the incredibly complex and cutting edge. So, as you can imagine, our favourite picks cover off both ends of the spectrum, from daily wear to more special occasion pieces. And while we.................. 14.02.18 More