Best digital watches | BUYING GUIDE
Buffy Acacia
Most watch lovers romanticise analogue clocks wherever possible, as they tie our relationship with time all the way back to the ancient use of sundials. However, as soon as digital displays and jump-hour complications popped up, people recognised their ability to be exactly accurate and easily read. On almost every screen imaginab.................. 13.01.25 More
Wooden dials, and why they should come back | IN-DEPTH
Borna Bosnjak
Like many other weird and only sometimes wonderful designs and material choices, wooden dials were a true product of the 1970s, even though they trace their origins further back. If you spend any time at all scrolling through vintage watch listing, you’d have undoubtedly come across a wooden-dialled Datejust or two, perhaps.................. 13.01.24 More
Which was the best watch of 2023? Our readers voted on it
Borna Bosnjak
Like any year before, 2023 was full of incredible watch releases. But, how do you pick just one? With democracy, of course, and a little influencing from our social media account, of course. So that’s exactly what we did! Last week, we asked our audience for what they thought was the best release of the year, and shared the.................. 13.01.24 More
Ulysse Nardin celebrates Lunar New Year with the Blast Tourbillon Dragon
Fergus Nash
Ulysse Nardin have recreated their Year of the Dragon watch from 2012 in three dimensions.The golden dragon sculpture is executed in red gold and enamel, reaching out for a pearl in the tourbillon.It doesn't shy away at 45mm in diameter, allowing space for the UN-172 movement specifically developed for skeletonisationAs the Year of.................. 13.01.24 More
The Zenith Defy Extreme Glacier brings intrigue with a subtle pop
D.C. Hannay
LVMH Watch Week is back, and Zenith is bringing out the big guns to kick off 2023. And one of the biggest and boldest has to be the new limited-to-50 Defy Extreme Glacier chrono, a technological tour-de-force in a striking package that incorporates a unique material.The 45mm titanium case still retains the angular, architectural vi.................. 13.01.23 More
The 5 best high complications of 2022
Borna Bosnjak
It’s nearly impossible to distil and encompass the variety and unique features of last year’s best complication into only five picks, but we’ll do our best to try, while having to include only a couple honourable mentions. Like any other year, established players in mainstream high-end watchmaking like Patek Phi.................. 13.01.23 More
While it may only be the second week of the new year, we already, in this past week alone, have a ton of new novelties to explore. Much of this can be attributed to LVMH Watch Week, that just wrapped up in Singapore, but Grand Seiko also threw their hat in the ring as well. The Friday Wind Down is not the place for in-depth reviews, so below you.................. 13.01.23 More
Top 10 Watches of 2021 Between $10k-$20k
Fergus Nash
Now we're getting to the pointy end of the 2021 roundup, and there isn't a single watch listed here that doesn't mean serious business. Between $10,000 and $20,000 USD lie some people's grail watches, culture-changing icons, or if you're lucky, just more nice watches for your collection. Here are some of the best releases of 2021.I.................. 13.01.22 More
INTRODUCING: The TAG Heuer Aquaracer Naomi Osaka Limited Edition
Fergus Nash
Naomi Osaka is undeniably one of the modern tennis greats, but where she really stands out is in the press conferences. I'll be the first to admit that I'm not a tennis fan, but her dry humour and earnest attitude makes her seem like one of the most approachable and down-to-earth athletes of this generation. Following in the footst.................. 13.01.22 More
Weekend wristwatch spotting with James Robinson
James Robinson
This weekend, I wore my Swatch Sistem51 Hodinkee Generation 1986 and went out in search of what other like-minded individuals had decided to attach to their wrist, and this is what I found out in the wild:Danny’s Tudor Black Bay GMTDanny has lusted after Rolex’s GMT-Master II Ref.126710BLRO ever since it was first un.................. 13.01.20 More
Shaken and stirred: 3 of our favourite Omega releases from 2019
James Robinson
It may surprise many reading this, but two out of the three Omega watches that really got the collective horological community talking in 2019 weren’t limited editions. In fact, the one limited edition watch that really struck a chord with enthusiasts, the Speedmaster Apollo 11 50th Anniversary, was just a gorgeous looking.................. 13.01.20 More
HANDS-ON: The ladies Rado Golden Horse blue dial 35mm
James Robinson
These are strange times in the horological world … on the one hand, it honestly feels like a large portion of gents watches are regressing rather quickly into exceedingly vintage tendencies:?aesthetically, dimensionally, mechanically it just seems like there’s been a complete about-face from the pursuit of the avant-.................. 13.01.20 More
Nick Kenyon
Drake recently took to Instagram to let us know about his latest watch acquisition a fully custom Patek Philippe Nautilus Annual Calendar Ref. 5726 that had been black DLC-coated and gem-set with dozens of emeralds. While Drake is well known for his love of the Genevan firm, this watch was special for a couple of reasons.The Patek .................. 13.01.20 More
LIST: 7 things I'm looking forward to seeing at SIHH 2019
Felix Scholz
It's one sleep to SIHH, and the watch releases are coming thick and fast, with many of the exhibiting brands giving us a peek at some of their highlight releases. And while some pieces have raised a little more than eyebrows (hello AP!), I've got a feeling that for many brands, the best is yet to come. So here is my lightning fast.................. 13.01.19 More
INTRODUCING: The Ulysse Nardin Freak X, more accessible, but still freaky
Felix Scholz
Over the last few years, Ulysse Nardin has been greatly expanding its Freak family (a smart move say I), and the latest member is the Freak X, which joins the Freak Out and Freak Vision.Now, before we break down this watch, a quick word about X, which is serving as something of a thematic moniker for the brand this year. It's a go.................. 13.01.19 More
Friday Wind-down: 13 January, 2017 Future Edition
Felix Scholz
Welcome to the first Wind Down of 2017! And, as much as the last posts of 2016 were all about looking back at the year that was, this one sees us gazing into the future, attempting to part the fog and get a clearer picture of what the year ahead holds. To be honest though, our view will be far?clearer by next week, as much of the .................. 13.01.17 More
7 Shocking Rumours Ahead of SIHH 2017
Felix Scholz
On Monday morning, the most unpronounceable fair of them all, the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie – mercifully reduced 100 per cent of the time to ‘SIHH’ – will open its doors in Geneva. But you don't need to wait until then to get the lowdown on the major scoops and scandals. Thanks to our never.................. 13.01.17 More
Hublot Spirit of Big Bang In-depth Review
Felix Scholz
The story in a second:It's a Big Bang, but not as you know it.If you know Hublot, you know the Big Bang. The large, octagonal sports watch has come to define the brand. But Hublot is more than a one trick pony, as demonstrated by the unusual and appealing Spirit of Big Bang.The Spirit, first introduced in 2014 is an evolution of t.................. 13.01.16 More
Baume & Mercier Clifton 1830 Five-minute Repeater Pocket Watch Unboxing Video
Felix Scholz
Every year Baume & Mercier release an emblematic limited edition that speaks to the brand's 185-year history and legacy. This year, they're celebrating with something unusual a beautiful and complicated pocket watch. This red gold Clifton 1830 features an unusual five-minute repeater, which strikes the time to the nearest five.................. 13.01.16 More
Felix Scholz
The Tudor Style has classic razor sharp design cues reminiscent of the Grand Seiko and Omega Aqua Terra.Tudor had one of the most impressive, crowd pleasing lineups of Baselworld 2014. Everyone instantly loved the Heritage lineup – the Black Bay Blue and the Ranger garnered rave reviews and left strong, singular, first impre.................. 13.01.15 More
Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Turquoise | INTRODUCING
Jamie Weiss
Omega drops an unexpected Aqua Terra 150M with a new turquoise fume dial.Unlike the 75th anniversary ‘Summer Blue’ Aqua Terra models, this model’s dial has a matte finish.41mm and 38mm sizes are both available.Is Omega trying to do some sort of 12 days of Christmas of watch releases? That’s what it feels lik.................. 12.12.24 More
Best engagement watches | BUYING GUIDES
Buffy Acacia
Marriage is an incredibly personal process, and it can mean vastly different things to different couples. There may be a lot of established traditions, but the act of getting engaged is rife with opportunities to explore what makes your relationship special. For example, many watch enthusiasts have started to embrace the idea of a.................. 12.12.24 More
Zenith Pilot collection | HANDS ON
Jamie Weiss
Did you know that Zenith is the only watch brand in the world that's allowed to put the word Pilot on their dials? It's because back in 1888 – a whole 15 years before the Wright Brothers made their first flight – Zenith filed their first trademark on the word. Zenith founder Georges Favre-Jacot was one of the first watc.................. 12.12.23 More
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Tourbillon High Jewellery | INTRODUCING
Borna Bosnjak
The Holy Trinity brand outfits a white gold, blue-dialled Overseas Tourbillon with baguette-cut diamonds for the first time.The Maltese cross-shaped bezel sports 60 gems, while the dial and buckle feature another nine and 16 diamonds, respectively.The 42.5mm white gold case houses a 5.65mm tall tourbillon calibre with a periphera.................. 12.12.23 More
Video proves Tudor BB58 is compatible with Ranger T-Fit bracelet
As someone who once owned the original Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight and BB58 Navy Blue, I can say they were both constant wears within my collection when I owned them. Now, to be clear, I did not “flip” the two watches. Both were lost as a result of the necessary “one in, one out” philosophy – the original BB58 helping .................. 12.12.22 More
Hands-On: The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT 103468
D.C. Hannay
We all know the Bulgari Octo Finissimo series as some of the most in-demand timepieces on the market today. You'll find them peeking out of the well-turned cuffs of A-listers the world over. They're sleek, sculptural, and let's face it, downright sexy, and this one's no exception. This is the Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT in rose .................. 12.12.22 More
Tiffany Blue Nautilus 5711/1A-018 sold at Phillips for $6,503,500 USD
This week, the watch world was eagerly awaiting what the result of “lot 1T” would be, and, not if it would break the record for the highest hammer price for a 5711 Nautilus, but rather by how much. Watching the bidding live, even remotely you could feel the energy and excitement in the room. For nearly twenty minutes, bidders battled fo.................. 12.12.21 More
Giving your dress watch a dressing down
Jared Belson
I'm a big fan of dress watches. Much to my chagrin, they often come with the stigma that they can only be worn in certain situations. I stand firmly in the camp that dress watches can be enjoyed casually. Below are my picks for dress watches that look just as good dressed down as they do with starched collars.Jaeger Le Coultre Rev.................. 12.12.21 More
Bulgari Aluminium GMT just oozes the feel-good lifestyle
Fergus Nash
At the end of the day, what is a GMT really all about? The Bulgari Aluminium GMT seems to sum it up quite well when you think about it enough. If you've got overseas family, you're probably used to doing the mental calculations in a split second. If you're travelling across timezones, your smartphone will have adjusted itself autom.................. 12.12.21 More
VIDEO: the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Meca-10 Black Magic watch
Hublot is a brand that does not always get its horological due. The movements that the brand does not produce in-house are horological footnotes compared to the movements that they do. At their core, Hublot are a bold, brave and forward-thinking manufacturer, and an excellent example of this temerity is the Meca-10 movement. As its name suggests, t.................. 12.12.20 More
LIST: Buffy's 5 favourite articles of 2020
Fergus Nash
This year has held a lot of change for almost everyone who populates this planet. Some people have been able to take positives out of their respective lockdown experiences, free-time opportunities, or even just spending more time with those immediately around you. But ultimately I don't believe anyone could say that it has been eas.................. 12.12.20 More
EVENT: Here's why the first ever Jaeger-LeCoultre Sydney boutique is opening tomorrow
Nick Kenyon
For the first time ever, Jaeger-LeCoultre is opening a stand-alone boutique in Australia, which aims to offer greater access for their Australian enthusiasts than ever before. The brand is also quietly confident that the Australian market has reached a level of maturity that a complex and nuanced brand such as Jaeger-LeCoultre can .................. 12.12.19 More
3 Reasons why the TAG Heuer Monaco V4 Platinum is still amazing
James Robinson
Much as it pains me to admit it, these days, haute horology is usually reserved for the rarified and uber-expensive micro-brands of the Swiss watchmaking world.It's not that the heavyweights of the industry have completely given up on the idea of innovation far from it but it does seem as though there's been a shift, that priori.................. 12.12.19 More
VIDEO: Small but powerful, the Hublot Big Bang Unico Titanium Chronograph 42mm
Felix Scholz
Hublot has built its brand on the twin pillars of big and bold I mean, they don't call it a Big Bang for nothing. This year the brand changed tack with the announcement of a scaled-down Big Bang, clocking in at a much more wrist-friendly 42mm. Just quietly, I think this is an awesome development: 42mm means that the watch will com.................. 12.12.18 More
INTRODUCING: The Franck Muller Cintre Curvex Grande Date
Cameron Wong
A shy, sheepish, shrinking violet is not how I would describe this particular version of Franck Muller's Cintree Curvex Grande Date. But then again, it's not a piece that was designed to sit quietly in a corner. Instead, it's a showcase of all that defines Franck Muller's most iconic collection, from its wonderfully proportioned c.................. 12.12.18 More
LIST: 5 watches with investment potential and the car to match
Felix Scholz
Whenever long-term friend (and sometime contributor) to T+T Ben Zachariah drops into the office, talk quickly turns to the fact that in every car guy there's a watch guy waiting to get out (and vice versa). Because although Ben is very much into the horological, he's even more into the automotive; unsurprising, given that he's the.................. 12.12.17 More
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Moon now with a gorgeous grey dial
Felix Scholz
Novelty' is one of the most abused words in the watch industry. Practically, it's used to describe the steady stream of new models and designs being produced by watchmaking brands. But on top of that, it conveys a sense of newness and marketing departments fervently hope excitement. For example, Jaeger-LeCoultre's 2017 novelties w.................. 12.12.17 More
Bulgari Octo Ultra Nero: Advent Calendar 2016
Andrew McUtchen
Much like Elf,?the unofficial best Christmas movie of all time, the Octo has a cult following – though to be honest, that’s where the similarities begin and end. Still, we reckon this status is only going to?grow stronger with the release of the blacked-out Ultra Nero. This striking piece commands attention from the.................. 12.12.16 More
Baume & Mercier Clifton Perpetual Calendar Hands-on Review
Felix Scholz
Baume & Mercier are?known for their?value-focused take on traditional watchmaking. Their Clifton and Capeland collections epitomise this approach, offering versatile style at a price that won't break the bank. Of course, this means some concessions must be made: Cases are usually steel, and complications are of the more down-t.................. 12.12.16 More
Baume & Mercier Classima Gone in 60 Seconds Video Review
Felix Scholz
While we were at Watches & Wonders in Hong Kong in September 2015, we caught up with Mr Jean Conrie, Country Manager of Baume & Mercier Australia and New Zealand and we couldn't help but notice the dress watch with distinctive central moonphase on his wrist. Turns out it's from the new Classima collection (reference 10219 .................. 12.12.15 More