What sealed the deal: Peter's lesser-known Tudor Iconaut
James Robinson
Editor's note: Ask most watch enthusiasts what Tudor's first GMT wristwatch was and they'll tell you it's the perpetually popular Black Bay GMT aka The Diet Pepsi. And that, my friends, is the wrong answer. Tudor's first timepiece equipped with a GMT complication was actually a model called the Iconaut. A chunky, bulbous-looking.................. 11.11.20 More
VIDEO: Blue, but not as you know it, the Hublot Big Bang Unico Sky Blue feeling fresh
The ubiquity of blue this year has not gone unnoticed, with almost every brand hopping onto the trend in the hope of convincing more consumers to buy their watches. Hublot’s direction in the colour chosen for the Hublot Big Bang Unico Sky Blue is not a case of trend-following. It’s yet more proof of the brand reading the room – wh.................. 11.11.20 More
Remembering the TAG Heuer Autavia Jo Siffert Collector's Edition
James Robinson
Editor’s note: When it comes to making timepieces with an affiliation to the full-throttle world of motorsport, few watchmakers have more success than TAG Heuer. Take this TAG Heuer Autavia Jo Siffert Collector’s Edition for instance. Here is a wristwatch that faithfully pays homage to the original Heuer Autavia 1163.................. 11.11.19 More
INTRODUCING: The all new TAG Heuer Monaco 02
James Robinson
TAG Heuer's fabled Monaco wristwatch, a timepiece immortalised in the annals of motorsport as a result of Steve McQueen sporting one in the 1971 film Le Mans, is for the first time in its history being produced with an in-house movement.That's right, whether you were aware of it or not, the TAG Heuer Monaco has, since its incept.................. 11.11.19 More
HANDS-ON: Even sportier, the Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronometer Torpilleur in blue?
Felix Scholz
It's fair to say that there's a fresh new breeze blowing in Ulysse Nardin's sails these days. There's a new energy, which has resulted in some great new designs, and refreshed takes on old classics.Case in point is the Torpilleur, a marine chronometer styled watch, which takes its name appropriately enough from agile torpedo boats.................. 11.11.18 More
Certifiable Workaholic John is BarnFindWatches Who to Follow
Andy Green
John, AKA @barnfindwatches, is a family man and a certifiable watchaholic. In his spare time, he runs the sales organisation for a small software company in Los Angeles, meaning he travels all around the US, meeting with customers and seeing places in the country that few would ever (voluntarily) go.How do you unwind?Although I like.................. 11.11.17 More
Friday Wind-down: 11 November, 2016 American Greatness Edition
Felix Scholz
Well, the unavoidable news this week is that Donald Trump is the President-elect of the United States – a surprise victory won on the back of a promise to Make America Great Again'. Don’t worry – we won’t get all political on you. But we did feel this edition of the Wind Down was the perfect opportunity for.................. 11.11.16 More
15 Winning Watches of the 2016 GPHG
Felix Scholz
In the early hours of the Australian morning, the watch industry was celebrating its night of nights the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Geneve (GPHG) more commonly known as the Oscars of watchmaking. Fifteen awards were given – along with a special jury prize for the George Daniels Educational Trust – adding up to a solid .................. 11.11.16 More
Felix Scholz
The story in a secondIn true David and Goliath fashion, at this year's GPHG the Tudor Pelagos saw off some of the best offerings from the biggest brands to take home the prestigious Best Sports Watch award.Having debuted back in 2012 alongside the original Black Bay, Tudor's mighty Pelagos isn't a new model, but 2015 saw the sophi.................. 11.11.15 More
Richard Mille RM 65-01 McLaren W1 | INTRODUCING
Borna Bosnjak
The latest iteration of the RM 65-01 is inspired by Richard Mille’s ongoing partnership with McLaren.Its muse is the latest Ultimate Series member and spiritual successor to the iconic F1 and P1 – the McLaren W1.The RM 65-01 is the brand’s most complicated automatic watch, featuring a split-seconds chronograph a.................. 11.10.24 More
A. Lange & S?hne Lange 1 | THE ICONS
Borna Bosnjak
There are watch collectors who tend toward the familiarity of the classics. Stalwarts like the Submariner, Tank, Speedmaster, and many more are blue-chip pieces for certain, and any of these could be the cornerstone of a rock-solid collection. Then there are collectors whose tastes have progressed to another level, into the realm.................. 11.10.24 More
The most interesting watches in David Beckham's collection
Jamie Weiss
“As soon as we got money, it was like, ‘I want to buy a nice watch,'” David Beckham recounts in the first episode of Netflix’s blockbuster new limited series, Beckham. The four-part biographical series, which shares an intimate look at the life and family of the world’s most famous footballer, has quic.................. 11.10.23 More
Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition
Luke Benedictus
The Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition is an outdoorsy upgrade on the brand’s classic field watchThe bezel is equipped with a bi-directional rotating compass?The field watch comes in a choice of three coloured dials: black, white or blueYou’re lost in the desert, surrounded on all sides by endless sand with no visible .................. 11.10.23 More
Hublot x Shepard Fairey Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph
Ricardo Sime
Hublot has made a habit of mastering the art of collaboration – art being the operative word. Their creations provide many artist with an inspiring and complex canvas on which to express themselves, whether through colour, texture or material. That creative fusion brought to life by the imagination of an artist continues wit.................. 11.10.22 More
Don't Miss This: Our team debates the best watches under $1,000 USD
Recently, Ricardo penned the story “The Collector's Crossroads: Can I call myself a collector if I've never owned a Rolex?”. In it, he ?tackled the question of whether or not a Rolex watch is a required piece for any self-respecting watch collector. After promoting the story on our Instagram profile, we, expectedly, received some intere.................. 11.10.21 More
Nick Kenyon
Most of us probably haven’t tried to draw anything since high school, and those high school drawings are unlikely to be works of art. Even to the encouraging eyes of our parents. But don’t worry, because it’s never too late to learn a new skill, especially when you’ve got the best teachers, and you’re .................. 11.10.20 More
2020 FANTASY WATCH COLLECTION PART 3 What would we buy with a budget of $1MUSD?
Time+Tide
If you’ve got $1mUSD to build a watch collection in 2020, you’re used to the finer things in life. But what would you do if you could only select watches that were released this year? This is the question that has been put to the T+T Team, and in this article the team will show how they would build a $1m 2020 watch collec.................. 11.10.20 More
TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer 01?43mm video review
Time+Tide
Editor’s note: I’m on record as being quite the fan of TAG Heuer’s contemporary take on the Classic Carrera, but I’m fully willing to admit that the original version was a beast on the wrist — 45mm is a big mood, and not everyone is up for that. Which is why the 43mm is such a great call. It’s stil.................. 11.10.19 More
Blancpain Villeret GMT Date video review
Felix Scholz
Travel watches are typically seen as a rough-and-ready affair, a style dominated by hardy steel pieces that often seem to speak a language of adventure rather than luxury. But honestly, while this reflects a romanticised notion of travel, the reality, especially at the pointy end, is a much more civilised affair.?If civilised trav.................. 11.10.19 More
10 of 2019's best vintage watch reissues
Felix Scholz
Every year in watchland we're treated to a fresh crop of heritage reissues modern interpretations of designs of yore. It's a market category that's grown from a niche inclusion intended to appease the hardcore collectors to a major pillar in many brand catalogues. And while the year is not over yet, we're pretty confident calling .................. 11.10.19 More
VIDEO: Rado's HyperChrome Ultra Light lives up to the name
Felix Scholz
For me, the HyperChrome Ultra Light is one of the coolest, cleanest watches in Rado's collection. Yes, Rado's heritage collection is earning some serious cred, and their design-y limited editions really showcase their high-tech capabilities. But for me it's all about the HyperChrome Ultra Light. It's a regular, round, daily wear w.................. 11.10.18 More
EDITOR'S PICK: Want the ladies to notice your watch? Here are 5 steps to impress
Cameron Wong
Editor’s note: We all love a little bit of attention, right? And for a watch guy, one of the best feelings in the world?is when someone notices what’s on your wrist. Even if it is just another one of the watch fam. But what if it’s someone else you’re trying to dazzle,?a lady perhaps? To find out, read on &.................. 11.10.18 More
How Thin is the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic? Video Review
Felix Scholz
It's not too hard to appreciate how thin 5.15mm is in abstract terms it's a shade thicker than two 20 cent pieces, FYI and pictures of the Octo Finissimo Automatic get you a little further along the path to understanding. But short of actually having the watch in your hand or on your wrist, the best way of contextualising just how.................. 11.10.17 More
Longines Heritage Military COSD Hands-on Review
Felix Scholz
The story in a second:Inspired by a watch designed for the British military in WWII, the Heritage Military COSD watch is the latest in a long line of strong vintage-inspired pieces from Longines.Longines routinely produce some of the best heritage reissues available, for two reasons. Firstly, their position in the Swatch group all.................. 11.10.15 More
Jaeger-LeCoultre 101 Secrets Platinum | INTRODUCING
Borna Bosnjak
Jaeger-LeCoultre’s most precious watch gets the most precious metal, with a platinum case and bracelet.Set with 1,028 brilliant-cut diamonds in total, the 101 Secrets Platinum sports a hefty diamond weight of 26.21ct total.It’s also interesting mechanically, powered by the smallest mechanical movement in the world, th.................. 11.09.24 More
Bulgari's Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani | INTERVIEW
Russell Sheldrake
There is no other man in the watch industry that channels the essence of sprezzatura more than Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani. The Product Creation Executive Director at Bulgari has elevated the luxury house’s watchmaking into the consciousness of nearly every watch collector around the world. With his background and tra.................. 11.09.24 More
From podium to pandemonium Carlos Sainz chases down $500,000 Richard Mille thief
Borna Bosnjak
After delivering one of the drives of his career and scoring a podium in front of the Tifosi, Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz found himself in a highly uncomfortable situation just hours after the podium celebrations. With the perpetrators reportedly posing as fans waiting for a signature upon his arrival to the Armani Hotel, the thr.................. 11.09.23 More
HANDS ON: the HUBLOT Spirit of Big Bang Green Saxem
Hublot is known around the world for their larger, bold designs. Some collections literally have the word bold in their nomenclature. While this reference does not, the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Green Saxem is definitely one of their boldest designs yet – both technically and aesthetically.The caseHublot has made a huge investment in the indu.................. 11.09.20 More
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: The Thank You Edition (read and see if you get a mention)
James Robinson
If you don’t like public displays of affection, you might want to scroll down to the top stories of the week, because it dawned on me today, as I prepared for an interview with the CEO of TAG Heuer, that I have a lot of people to thank at this point in time. As I’ve described probably too many times by now, my home c.................. 11.09.20 More
Tissot Heritage 1973 Chronograph video review
Felix Scholz
Broadly speaking, heritage-inspired watches fall into two significant camps — faithful reissues or modern interpretations. The Tissot Heritage 1973 Chronograph falls very much into the former camp. And, as far as faithful reissues go, it’s awesome.The big picture is the case, which is a hefty, hunky cushion — bon.................. 11.09.19 More
Introducing the TAG Heuer Aquaracer with green dial
Sean Ding
Emerging from the safety of black, blue and white dial sport watches, the radiant TAG Heuer Aquaracer in emerald green marks an adventurous step forward for the line-up. Yet for a brand that is no stranger to radical innovation (Mikrotimer Flying 1000, anyone?), it's surprising that it took them this long to come out with a green dia.................. 11.09.19 More
LIST: Ultra tough 6 awesomely over-designed watches
Cameron Wong
There are watches that are tough, and then there are watches so tough that they're guaranteed to survive in even the most extreme environments, even if you wouldn't. We're talking over-engineering to the point where no man has been before. Watches that can take on the most dangerous of adventures, that push far beyond the limits o.................. 11.09.18 More
HANDS-ON: Hublot's Classic Fusion Titanium Green proves they're the masters of colour
Felix Scholz
This week we're looking at Hublot watches that aren't the Big Bang. Yep, you read that right. For all that the brand is virtually synonymous with their iconic (or is that iconoclastic?) sports watch, it turns out Hublot isn't afraid to show their softer side on occasion. You know what else Hublot has never been afraid of? Colour. .................. 11.09.18 More
Zenith Cronometro Tipo CP-2 Hands-on Review
Cameron Wong
There are a few select words and phrases regarding vintage watches that, when said, are sure to light the fires of enthusiasm inside a collector. One such phrase is military provenance; another, which can stoke either the flames of desire or disgust, depending on?who you’re speaking to, is vintage reissue.We’re going t.................. 11.09.17 More
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Geographic Hands-on Review
Felix Scholz
Twenty-five years ago Jaeger-LeCoultre released the Master Control collection, a line of watches dedicated to the sort of traditional high-quality watchmaking for which the Le Sentier-based house is so well known. The pure style of the Master Control?sits well with the credibility afforded by JLC's 1000 Hours Control' testing prog.................. 11.09.17 More
Friday Wind-down: 11 September, 2015
Felix Scholz
Every watch lover has at least one. A watch that got away. Perhaps it was an eBay auction that went one bid to high? Or that time you needed to raise some capital quick. Or you might have had a misguided moment of thinking I don't need another watch, anyway, I'll just get it next month.While the stories change the pain remains the.................. 11.09.15 More
Bell & Ross BR 126 Sport Heritage GMT Flyback
Felix Scholz
If I was a 1960’s flyboy, this is the watch I’d want.In recent times?the guys over at Bell & Ross have diversified away from their iconic, chunky aviation inspired instrument pieces. But only a little bit. Their Heritage collection, of which this handsome chap is the latest (limited) member still draws inspiration .................. 11.09.14 More
Why does the Omega Aqua Terra Ultra Light cost over US$50,000?
Russell Sheldrake
If you have been glued to the Olympics when you should have been working, like I have, you would have undoubtedly seen the Swedish pole vaulter, Armand “Mondo” Duplantis break his own world record to secure gold. And if you are also like me, you would have noticed a curious watch on his wrist as he did so. This wa.................. 11.08.24 More
New releases from Omega, Audemars Piguet, Holthinrichs and more
Pietro Pilla
The Olympic Games have now reached their conclusion, and despite athletes being the protagonists with major main character energy, Omega was also a key player on the sideline. Among the many releases for this year's Olympics, the brand launched one last model to commemorate one of its ambassadors breaking the world record (again)................... 11.08.24 More
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Geoff Hess joins Sotheby's as Head of Watches for the Americas
It’s that time of year where the Swiss typically go on holiday, which means there’s less news about fresh releases this week. Nonetheless, some big news was announced at Sotheby’s, when Geoff Hess was revealed as the esteemed auction house’s new Head of Watches for the Americas region.Geoff Hess, Head of Watches, America Sot.................. 11.08.23 More