Panerai 2017 Collection Overview and Our 3 Favourites Video Review
Felix Scholz
Panerai kicked off 2017 with a bang. The brand that artfully bolts together Italian design and Swiss precision' showed a cohesive range with a strong material focus at SIHH in January. At the collection's core was the mighty Luminor Submersible in many shapes and sizes. Andrew and I picked our three favourite takes on this diver's.................. 14.02.17 More
Oris Pro-Pilot Big Crown Day Date Hands-on Review
Felix Scholz
For a few weeks in March, Avalon (part-way between Melbourne and Geelong) will become one of the busiest air spaces in the country. The normally sleepy airport will be transformed when?state-of-the-art planes including the gigantic RAF Atlas airlifter and?the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (in its?first Australian sighting), will thund.................. 14.02.17 More
Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Meteorite | INTRODUCING
Russell Sheldrake
Omega introduces two new Speedmaster Moonphases featuring meteorite dials and dual hemisphere moonphase displays.?These new models also introduce a new movement to the catalogue, the manually wound calibre 9914.?Priced at US$17,100 they are cased in stainless steel and come with matching bracelets.?Last year was clearly a big.................. 14.01.25 More
Releases from Bell & Ross, Ulysse Nardin, Blancpain and more | LAST WEEK IN WATCHES
Pietro Pilla
With the Lunar New Year just around the corner, more and more new releases are starting to arrive with the theme of the dragon, the animal symbolising the upcoming year. For this week's selection, we have a predominance of bigger brands that, to honour the new year, are not only releasing new colourways and artistic representation.................. 14.01.24 More
INTRODUCING: The Bulgari Bulgari x Lisa
Fergus Nash
Blackpink star Lisa was made a Bulgari ambassador in 2020Their new collaboration has a crazy triple-hue dialIt features a loving tribute to her Swiss step-dadNot too long ago in 2022, my first exposure to South Korean stars in the realm of Swiss watches was a photoshoot with heartthrob Hyun Bin wearing the Omega Speedmaster '57. I'.................. 14.01.23 More
HANDS-ON: The Panerai Submersible Blu Notte boasts a bracelet to remember
Fergus Nash
Panerai is one of those brands which knows its niche and sticks by it, with a legion of loyal fans all proud to wear the Swiss-made Italian name on their wrists. While they may only have a a few key elements that define their identity as a watch brand, thankfully one such element is a knack for bold design. The Panerai Submersible .................. 14.01.22 More
Cartier Tank Must Collection review
Fergus Nash
Editor's note: The Time+Tide team reviewed hundreds of watches in 2021. Here we count down the Top 30 reviews of the year that you liked best judging by the online traffic. At number 11, it's the Cartier Tank Must Collection The quartz crisis is often spoken about with abject horror, and for good reason. Japanese quartz watches wer.................. 14.01.22 More
It's Richard Mille for Mark Cavendish on race day
Nick Kenyon
Mark Cavendish is arguably the greatest cycling sprinter of the modern era. But despite having a little less speed in his legs than he once did, his change of teams to DeceuninckCQuick-Step has sparked much excitement among cycling fans. As both a cycling nerd and watch enthusiast, today I got even more excited when I saw his Insta.................. 14.01.21 More
Dive Watch Fundamentals How Blancpain gave birth to the modern dive watch
Time+Tide
Many, many people out there view the ubiquitous Rolex Submariner as the forefather of all amphibious timepieces. And they're dead wrong. In fact, the first truly fit-for-purpose dive watch was made by one of the oldest Swiss watchmakers in the game Blancpain.A 1953 Blancpain Fifty Fathoms.The story of the world's first dive watch is .................. 14.01.21 More
5 vintage finds you can pick up on eBay right now
Nick Kenyon
If you’re a regular reader of Time+Tide, you’re likely to sit somewhere on the scale of watch addiction. From unrelenting curiosity to full-blown collecting mania, you should know that you aren’t alone in your unquenchable thirst for that next addition to the collection. And what better way to start the year than .................. 14.01.21 More
The new Zenith DEFY Midnight women's collection is absolutely lovely
Andrew McUtchen
The standout from the new Zenith 2020 novelties is hands down the DEFY Midnight collection. What immediately caught my attention was that Zenith were leading their 2020 new releases with a women’s collection that appeared in the preamble to not only be a new product in itself, with various attributes, but for those attrib.................. 14.01.20 More
RECOMMENDED READING: An interview with one of the world's foremost vintage Patek Philippe collectors
Nick Kenyon
John Reardon is one of the world’s foremost experts on collectible vintage watches, having recently left his position as Christie's International Head of Watches, and one of the areas he is most passionate about is vintage Patek Philippe. So what better way to express that passion and put his wealth of knowledge to good use t.................. 14.01.20 More
OPINION: Why diamond wristwatches are a man's best friend
James Robinson
Up until a month ago, if you’d asked me whether or not it was appropriate for a man to have diamonds adorning his timepiece, my response would’ve gone something like, Only if he’s a vapid member of the glitterati, or his vocation is spitting bars.Bedazzled, iced-out, frosty … whatever you want to call a w.................. 14.01.20 More
Marvellous mil-specs: 3 great military-spec watches
James Robinson
Outfits change when the clock strikes five on Friday afternoon suits, shirts, ties, leather shoes … all of it makes way for weekend savoir-faire. And if you’re the type of person who likes to get out amongst it at the weekend, whether it be hiking, mountain biking, 4WD … you name it, what you want attached to y.................. 14.01.20 More
INTRODUCING: Panerai's new America's Cup partnership and the stealthy Submersible Luna Rossa
Felix Scholz
2019 is shaping up to be the year of the Submersible for Panerai, with the brand hitting hard with a collection full of their most modern takes on the dive watch. And one of the coolest is the Submersible Luna Rossa, a very cool carbon fibre number made to honour their brand new partnership with the 36th America's Cup challenger o.................. 14.01.19 More
SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 16, January 2018 the Holidays edition
Andy Green
For those of you situated outside of Australia, it might come as a surprise to learn that over the Christmas break just about everything shuts down for a few weeks (which means lots of BBQs, beaches and beers). This does include Time + Tide HQ (well, sort of, but not really), but that didn't stop me from getting out and about in the.................. 14.01.18 More
A. Lange & S?hne 1815 200th Anniversary F.A. Lange Honey Gold Video Review
Felix Scholz
We've already explained what honey gold the unique alloy used to case this special edition of A. Lange & S?hne's 1815 is, but it's really a metal that benefits from close inspection. Of course, in an ideal world you visit your local Lange stockist, but if that's not realistic we've got the next best thing. This video clearly s.................. 14.01.16 More
Felix Scholz
The SIHH novelty that Panerai have let out of the bag early is, let's be honest, classic Panerai. Big, bold, and black.At first glance this guy doesn't look much like a chronograph after all, there's only one subdial, and it's the standard PAM running seconds at 9. But you'll notice the two central hands. The blue one is the elaps.................. 14.01.15 More
Rado's latest ambassador, Australian cricketer Cameron Green | FRIDAY WIND DOWN
Jamie Weiss
Cricket is one of the most popular sports in the world – second only to soccer, in fact, with The Gentleman’s Game boasting a global viewership of over 2.5 billion people. And it seems that?watch brands are finally paying attention. One brand that’s been particularly early in embracing cricket has been Rado. Last .................. 13.12.24 More
Best watches under $1000 | HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
Borna Bosnjak
We continue our exploration of some of the best watches of the year, still focusing on value and not compromising on cool factor, and picking them from the NOW Magazine Issue 9 Buying Guide, just for you. You can find our favourite picks under US$500,?under US$5,000,?under US$10,000, and?under US$50,000, just in case you needed a.................. 13.12.24 More
Five of the best watches from TAG Heuer in 2023
Borna Bosnjak
Die-hard fans of any hobby are often the hardest to please, but even the most hardcore WIS seem to have softened to the prospect of TAG Heuer. Since Frederic Arnault took up the reins in 2020, the brand has displayed a refreshingly clear sense of direction and one that was much needed. 2023 was an important year, as the Carrera &.................. 13.12.23 More
Breitling just bought Universal Geneve. Now what?
Borna Bosnjak
Just in time for the holidays, Breitling announced what could become the most significant news piece of the year, revealing their purchase of Universal Geneve, a legendary watchmaking house of yesteryear, for a rumoured US$70 million from Hong Kong-based Stelux Holdings who had acquired Universal Geneve in 1989. A brand whose rev.................. 13.12.23 More
VIDEO: It's not ceramic, it's not metal, it's the Rado DiaMaster Thinline Ceramos
Felix Scholz
When it comes to materials, it's hard to beat Rado. The brand is a master of innovative materials. They pioneered ultra hard metals and ceramics, and continue to push the realms of the possible.The latest is Ceramos, an alloy of ceramic and metal that offers the best of both worlds the lightness and scratch-resistance of ceramic, .................. 13.12.18 More
HANDS-ON: The Panerai Submersible BMG-Tech PAM00692
Felix Scholz
At first glance, you could be forgiven for thinking that this is a 47mm Submersible much like any other. On second, or perhaps third glance, the truth becomes more apparent. This is a Panerai unlike any other, and that difference is thanks to the case, the BMG in BMG-Tech.BMG is short for Bulk Metallic Glass, and it's what the cas.................. 13.12.18 More
The BR V2-92 Garde-C?tes adds some colour to the Bell & Ross favourite
Felix Scholz
A few months ago we had a look at the Bell & Ross BR V2-94 Garde-C?tes, an orange-accented twist on their vintage chronograph. Well, today we're going to pare it back a little further, with the time and date BR V2-92 Garde-C?tes.Looking at Jason's excellent photos of this watch it should be quite apparent the sort of watch you.................. 13.12.17 More
Panerai PAM 655 Radiomir 1940: Advent Calendar 2016
Andrew McUtchen
“I’m dreaming of a white Christmas…” and also of this distinctly unexpected white-dialled Panerai we saw unveiled at SIHH right at the beginning of?the year. It managed to charm, inveigle and confound the team, whose responses ranged the gamut of eye-based expressions, from a heart-eye emoji all the way .................. 13.12.16 More
4 Pens Considerably Mightier Than the Sword
Ceri David
We often wax lyrical?about our love affair with Montblanc’s watches, but we’ve also got a soft spot for?their famous writing instruments. We were lucky enough to come face-to-face with a selection of their absolute finest recently. It's not often these golden, gem-encrusted rockstars of the written word, in their lavish .................. 13.12.16 More
Artem PAM Style straps | WATCH CARRY WEDNESDAYS
Jamie Weiss
Most watches these days feature lug widths ranging from 18 to 22 millimetres. You might have heard the term “strap monster” before. In essence, that’s a watch that not only looks good on a wide variety of strap styles but features a popular lug width – say 20mm – that facilitates easy swapping out of s.................. 13.11.24 More
Bulgari Octo Finissimo CarbonGold Video Review
Bulgari have been making watches for decades, but the introduction of the Octo Finissimo in 2014 further cemented their place on the map for a broader spectrum of watch collectors. In the current marketplace, Genta-originated luxury sports watches are among the most beloved. When Bulgari's Product Creation Executive Director Fabrizio Buonamassa Sti.................. 13.11.23 More
IWC Big Pilot Top Gun Edition & Perpetual Calendar Mojave Desert
Thor Svaboe
IWC have the pilot's watch game sussed out and their Top Gun series are among the toughest of the bunch, with a no-holds barred approach to the watch as a vital flight instrument. You might recognise a whiff of nostalgia in the large sword hands and classic onion crown big enough to twiddle with proper gloves on, but that's where t.................. 13.11.21 More
EDITOR'S PICK: How I learned to stop worrying and appreciate the brilliance of quartz
Scott Colvin
EDITOR’S NOTE: The notion of a luxury quartz watch should never have been a contradiction in terms. Thankfully, a growing number of high-end brands have rediscovered its appeal. From Cartier to F.P Journe and Hublot to Grand Seiko, plenty of well-respected maisons are once again investing back into quartz. All of which makes.................. 13.11.21 More
We watched the entire GPHG so you don't have to (you owe us a beer)
The 20th annual GPHG was streamed and broadcast live, with digital spectators tuning in around the world to see who would win what some refer to as “the Oscars” of watchmaking. Each year, an academy of industry experts, journalists and influencers is assembled to determine the nominees for these prestigious awards – with 30 of the.................. 13.11.20 More
Nick Kenyon
Over the last few years we’ve seen lots of brands turn to their archives as inspiration for new watches. Heritage is very, very popular. But what if you don’t have a century or more of archives to dig through in search of exciting designs? What if your brand was only founded in 1980? For Hublot, celebrating their 40th a.................. 13.11.20 More
Nick Kenyon
It’s certainly time for a Friday afternoon beer, and for no more reason than the eyebrow-raising results that came out of the GPHG overnight. The GPHG is, of course, the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Geneve or, as is endlessly repeated, “the Oscars of watchmaking”. The ceremony was held yesterday, with a couple.................. 13.11.20 More
"I spat out my drink" Zach's honest reactions to 3 GPHG 2020 Winners that make no sense
As with any awards show, there can be a discrepancy between which watches fans think should have won and the watches that actually win. And it has to be said that the divide between popular and GPHG opinion is something of a canyon these days, with mega-brands like Rolex and Patek Philippe curiously not making any kind of showing. If this is indeed.................. 13.11.20 More
That time Hublot pulled apart a tourbillon cage to show us how it worked
James Robinson
Editor’s note: Early last year, our fearless leader Andrew McUtchen was fortunate enough to breach the inner sanctum of Hublot’s High Complication Department and have a chat with the boss, Emmanuel Missillier. What’s more, Mr Missillier proceeded to pull apart one of Hublot’s intricate tourbillon movement.................. 13.11.19 More
TAG Heuer bids adieu to the Monaco Calibre 12 with a Final Edition
James Robinson
TAG Heuer has just unveiled the all-new Monaco 02, and it's a big deal because it's the first Monaco in the storied watch's 50-year history to utilise a completely in-house movement.As a result, the Swiss watchmaker is kissing goodbye to the old Sellita SW300-based Calibre 12 movement, which has been a stalwart of the Monaco for.................. 13.11.19 More
RECOMMENDED READING: 14 lessons from Christies' watch auction expert
Nick Kenyon
To work at one of the largest international auction houses in the world, you need to know your stuff, which makes you very good at evaluating the world's rarest watches and also passing that knowledge onto collectors and enthusiasts. One such watch auction expert is Dr Andrew Hildreth, who is responsible for presenting and writing .................. 13.11.19 More
Spotted by Andy Green: Oris Carl Brashear Limited Edition is Gone 2 November, 2016
Andy Green
October was a crazy, crazy month, but before we dive in, I must address the bronze elephant in the room. Carl has gone, and he's not coming back. Yes, our lucky survey winner (at odds of roughly 3000:1), chose the Oris Carl Brashear Limited Edition.Alan from Sydney, you lucky bastard.Anyway, back to it. This month you might've notic.................. 13.11.16 More
Hublot MP-05 LaFerrari All Black Hands-on Review
Felix Scholz
The story in a second:Meet Hublot's version of a concept car the MP-05 LaFerrari.We've explained the relationship between Ferrari and Hublot in the past and recently showed you a special Big Bang celebrating the collaboration. Today we're focusing on a completely different Hublot the MP-05 LaFerrari All Black.Inspired by Ferrari's.................. 13.11.15 More