INTRODUCING: The Maurice Lacroix Aikon #tide Mahindra
Fergus Nash
The Maurice Lacroix Aikon #tide Mahindra teams up with the popular Formula E racing team.The Mahindra Racing logo can be seen etched into the dial pattern.The red and black case is made from upcycled ocean plastic.The conversation of recycled plastic cases has been by and large overshadowed by the popularity of the MoonSwatch, but .................. 11.02.23 More
Fly your team's colours with these Super Bowl MVPs
D.C. Hannay
Here in the United States, the National Football League's championship game, the Super Bowl, kicks off this Sunday between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs. We thought it'd be fun to showcase some team-adjacent watches to match your game-day gear, for both the casual fan, and those that bleed their team's colours................... 11.02.23 More
INTRODUCING: The TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E4
While some watch collectors may ‘pooh pooh’ smartwatches in general, ultimately it is the largest category of watches in the marketplace today. Sure, they may not possess the traditional glamour of mechanical watchmaking but their modern functionalities are extremely compelling to watch wearers around the world. The USP of the TAG Heuer.................. 11.02.22 More
Nick Kenyon
High-profile break-ups are generally only good news for the paparazzi and divorce lawyers. But auction houses can sometimes become the beneficiary of a celebrity split, too. Russell Crowe good-naturedly named the Sotheby’s Australia auction for some of his belongings “The Art of Divorce” back in 2018, and this yea.................. 11.02.21 More
These were the most important watches worn at the Oscars
James Robinson
Hollywood’s night of nights, the Oscars, was just yesterday, and while most of the noise around this year’s event was Brad Pitt finally scoring his first ever gong for his supporting role in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon A Time In Hollywood?(and shedding a tear… oh, Brad!)?for us watch tragics it was a gr.................. 11.02.20 More
Coronavirus chaos as Bulgari pulls out of Baselword 2020, and Australian boutique openings cancelled
Andrew McUtchen
The Bulgari booth is among the most grand at the Baselworld fair. Opposite TAG Heuer at the entry to Hall 1, it is a glittering sentry to what was only a few years ago the highlight of the yearly calendar for the world watch industry. Peak glamour. Peak PR. Peak hype.Bulgari has withdrawn from Baselworld 2020As of this morning,.................. 11.02.20 More
VIDEO: 3 standout Submersibles from Panerai's SIHH 2019 collection
Felix Scholz
If you had any doubts about Panerai's position as kings of the deep, their SIHH 2019 release catalogue would have dispelled them. Panerai's hero watch is, of course, the Submersible. It's one of the brand's most interesting designs, as it honours their historically important case shape (cushiony, with a fairly famous crown guard),.................. 11.02.19 More
Watch Guy and Personal Trainer Ronald Chew Who to Follow
Andy Green
One of the greatest?things about social media?is its rich seam of?photos posted by amateur watch lovers all over?the world. Ronald Chew is one of those folk, and we can’t get enough of his feed, which is jam-packed with shots of watches – belonging both to him and his network of buddies. Get on board.NAME: Ronald ChewOCC.................. 11.02.17 More
Tudor on Holiday: Six Readers Share Their Timepieces Photographed During Time Off
Felix Scholz
At the end of last year we published the Great Escape a video about getting away from it all that just happened to be full of beautiful scenery, bikes and the occasional Tudor watch. There's something about Tudor's trademark combination of confident practicality and stylish good looks that makes them perfect for adventure – .................. 11.02.16 More
Introducing the Hublot Big Bang Unico Sapphire with Photos, Price
Felix Scholz
Hublot have just set a very high bar for Baselworld 2016, coming out of the gates early with the Big Bang Unico Sapphire a technically impressive take on their iconic model cased entirely in sapphire.Sapphire is commonly used on watch crystals because its extreme hardness (second only to diamond on the Mohs scale) makes it highly .................. 11.02.16 More
Pre-Baselworld 2015: Oris Aquas Depth Gauge Announced
Felix Scholz
First Impressions:Oris have given the latest version of their technically impressive Aquis Depth Gauge the bumblebee treatment. If the only thing holding you back from grabbing this imposing chunk of dive watch was the lack of a black option well, you've got no excuse now.It's an irony of the watch industry that while every watch .................. 11.02.15 More
Montblanc Heritage Chronometrie Dual Time Hands On Review
Felix Scholz
The Story in a Second:The Heritage Chronometrie Dual Time is right in Montblanc's new sweet spot and while not being a buzz watch, it demonstrates why Montblanc is suddenly a buzz brand. It offers a complication, it sports classic looks and it's priced right.The Big Question:The world watch media are all in a spin about ‘the.................. 11.02.15 More
The watch brands that won social media in 2024
Russell Sheldrake
The watch space is increasingly becoming driven by Instagram. This has been the case for a few years now, with watches being such a visual medium, it is no surprise that the image and video sharing platform would dominate our space in such a large way. But as with all advances in technology, the industry and brands have been .................. 11.01.25 More
The best watches of the 2025 Golden Globes | LIST
Time+Tide
Earlier this week, the 82nd Golden Globe Awards took place in Beverley Hills, California, a typically star-studded awards ceremony for excellence in film and American television productions of 2024. It was a particularly momentous Golden Globes: a return to form after the COVID era, as well as thanks to the stand-out performance of h.................. 11.01.25 More
Jamie Weiss
When the Rado Anatom was re-released in 2023 to mark its 40th anniversary, it didn’t make as much of a splash as I thought it should. At a time when we’re all going nuts for integrated bracelets, here’s a very chic, visually distinct retro revival that doesn’t owe its design to any of the Genta classics and .................. 11.01.25 More
Zenith debuts Defy Skyline Skeleton at LVMH Watch Week 2023
The new Zenith Defy Skyline Skeleton replaces the?recently discontinued Defy Classic Skeleton.The star-motif of the skeleton dial is now four-pointed instead of five-pointed.?New Skyline Skeleton has no date and moves 1/10th of a second counter from 9′ to more symmetrical 6′ position.New Skyline?36mm does not have a 1/10th of a second c.................. 11.01.23 More
Ricardo Sime
TAG Heuer gives us another helping of the Monza, now in a carbon case and bold colours.New Sport, Golf and Titanium Connected watches mark the brand’s continued evolution of their smart watch collection.The Aquaracer Solargraph line continues, now with a Grade 2 Titanium bead-blasted case.The Carrera celebrates its 60th with.................. 11.01.23 More
LVMH Watch Week Bulgari Overview
Fergus Nash
The Divas’ Dream and Allegra have been given new colour schemes.The Serpenti Seduttori is now available with a black lacquer dial.The Serpenti Tubogas Infinity now has flowing diamonds between the case and the braceletLVMH Watch Week is bringing in the new year in fine form. For this particular series, instead of breaking yet.................. 11.01.23 More
INTRODUCING: The Oris Big Crown Calibre 473
Oris debut new in-house manually wound calibre 473 in the new Oris Big Crown Calibre 473.Despite being manually wound, it is 0.5mm THICKER than the previous automatic model due to new power reserve indicator on the movement.The release also heralds Oris’ first-ever butterfly clasp with fine adjustment mechanism.Introducing: The Oris Big Crown.................. 11.01.23 More
Jason Marsden
Editor's note: The Time+Tide team reviewed hundreds of watches in 2021. Here we count down the Top 30 reviews of the year by online traffic. At number 14, it's the Omega Aqua Terra XXL Today a rough count yields just over 61 Aqua Terra variations in the Omega range.? There are iterations as small as 30mm and offered in both quart.................. 11.01.22 More
Nick Kenyon
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 13, it’s the IWC Big Pilot 43.?The evolution of an iconic design is interesting. How do designers keep something fresh, without losing the ident.................. 11.01.22 More
Triple Threat: Three of best watches released by TAG Heuer in 2019
James Robinson
It’s safe to say that 2019 was a good year for TAG Heuer, with the Swiss watchmaker celebrating 50 years of their iconically square Monaco wristwatch with four striking limited editions. It wasn’t just about the Monaco, however, as TAG also brought out some great new additions to their storied Carrera line-up as well.................. 11.01.20 More
This Longines Heritage 1945 oozes old school charm
James Robinson
Editor’s note: Hot off the heels of their latest release with the Heritage Classic Chronograph 1946, we thought we’d take a look at another smash hit from Longines’ Heritage collection – the Longines Heritage 1945. Few watches unveiled in the last couple of years have nailed the vintage aesthetic quite li.................. 11.01.20 More
The Tudor 1926: a great daily timepiece for the classically inclined
James Robinson
Editor’s note: One of Tudor’s lesser-known model ranges, the 1926 is an admirable everyday watch with a number of great benefits. For a start, it’s powered by a tried and true ETA movement, not one of Tudor’s in-house calibres. Why is that a good thing? Well, for a start, it keeps costs down, as evidenced.................. 11.01.20 More
LIST: Looking back at Rado's heritage highlights
Felix Scholz
Rado isn't a brand that you typically think of when you think about heritage'. On the one hand this makes perfect sense, as the brand is best known for their decidedly modern materials and avant-garde designs. But on the other, Rado has been around for a while (since 1917), and has a host of great old styles to draw on. And, in re.................. 11.01.19 More
HANDS-ON: Peak performance with the very smart Montblanc Summit 2
Felix Scholz
I'm flying off to Geneva tomorrow, for the watchstravaganza that is SIHH. And on my wrist, as I step onto the plane, will be Montblanc's latest generation smartwatch, the Summit 2.Now, Swiss brands have been trying their luck at smartwatches for some time now, with the two biggest players in the space being Montblanc and TAG Heuer.................. 11.01.19 More
Cartier Ronde Louis Cartier XL Flamed Gold Can You Handle the Heat?
Felix Scholz
Cartier never fail to deliver the goods when it comes to their SIHH collection historically offering a large range of new goodies with everything from consumer-friendly steel all the way up to fabulous, one-of-a-kind jewelled masterpieces. And while we'll have to wait a few more days to see what’s in store for 2017, this ear.................. 11.01.17 More
3 Key Quotes from a Watch-obsessed Tattooist Video Interview
Andrew McUtchen
Today we’re taking another look at a video that explores the connection between tattooing and watchmaking with world-famous ink-master Benjamin Laukis. The watch in focus here is?his TAG Heuer Calibre 18 Telemeter. Other watches in Ben’s enviable stable include an A. Lange & S?hne Zeitwerk and a Tiffany dialled .................. 11.01.17 More
Cartier Cl de Cartier Mysterious Hours Video Review
Felix Scholz
With SIHH 2016 just a few days away, we at Time+Tide are very much looking forward to seeing the new models in Cartier's Cle family. While our fingers are crossed for a stainless steel Cle, we thought we'd take a closer look at one of the others that was released at last October's Watches & Wonders fair the Cle de Cartier Myst.................. 11.01.16 More
Omega Speedmaster Pilot | INTRODUCING
Russell Sheldrake
After teasing a model exclusive to US military pilots, Omega is now launching a public version of the Speedmaster Pilot.Filled with features pulled straight from a cockpit, this boutique exclusive is for those who love to fly.Running on the Calibre 9900, it features an independent hour hand to make adjusting time zones much q.................. 10.12.24 More
Best white dial watches | BUYING GUIDE
Russell Sheldrake
It’s often said that a family of watches isn’t complete until you have a black dial, a white dial, and a blue dial. And I feel as though the white dial is often the most overlooked of those three, with black dials being the classic, contrast-heavy option, and the blue being the first colour everyone gravitates tow.................. 10.12.24 More
Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Paris 2024 | HANDS ON
Fergus Nash
Omega's relationship with the Olympic Games dates back to Los Angeles 1932, acting as the Official Timekeeper and enjoying the handy bonus of having their logo plastered everywhere. It's undoubtedly one of the most important partnerships in watchmaking, as the Games have been among the most popular sporting events in the world ever.................. 10.12.23 More
New releases from Squale, Vulcain, Frederique Constant and more | LAST WEEK IN WATCHES
Pietro Pilla
The watch industry never sleeps, so here we are with our weekly selection of our favourite releases of the past seven days. We have the fan-favourite French creative seconde/seconde/ striking again with a collaboration that is as simple as it is punchy. Then we have a skin diver from a vintage-inspired brand just in time to bless .................. 10.12.23 More
INTERVIEW: Ulysse Nardin Chief Growth Officer Matthieu Haverlan
Ulysse Nardin is a brand that has a ton of momentum at present. After a bit of a rocky era under Kering, and with a buyout looming, Ulysse Nardin CEO Patrick Parnaux and senior management would go on to acquire Sowind Group SA in 2022 – leading both Ulysse Nardin and Girard-Perregaux to regain full independence. While the split from Kering wa.................. 10.12.23 More
HANDS-ON: The Chopard Alpine Eagle 41mm Pine Green
There’s definitely not a shortage of stainless-steel sports watches in the marketplace. It’s a truly saturated category due to the high demand, so if you’re going to draw attention away from the usual suspects then the design you bring to market has to be distinct and fresh. Fortunately, that is exactly what the Chopard Alpine Eag.................. 10.12.22 More
Prince William vs Joe Biden battle it out with the Omega Seamaster
Mike Christensen
The future King of England and the 46th POTUS share a certain Omega Seamaster in common. Last month in Glasgow for the COP26 climate change conference, Prince William and Joe Biden were seen sharing a warm embrace and laughing together. Whether or not the pair were joking about the American president's flatulence issues that W.................. 10.12.21 More
Being a superstar athlete clearly has its perks. Sure, there is glory within achievements and success found in their respective sport, but if you become such an anchoring presence to a team, such as NBA player James Harden, it also means you receive quite the hefty payday. Harden, who has reportedly amassed more than $224,000,000 during his career,.................. 10.12.20 More
LIST: Thor Svaboe's 5 favourite articles of 2020
Thor Svaboe
In a tough year, what better way to cheer yourself up than great articles on our beloved wrist-worn wonders. Hopefully you've enjoyed our content, whether languishing in lockdown or in a home office that’s hopefully more spacious than my little writer's den (I gallantly offered the larger space to the wife). These are my favo.................. 10.12.20 More
VIDEO: 5 reasons Chopard are horological heavy hitters
Nick Kenyon
It’s been a big year for Chopard, thanks in part to the release of the Alpine Eagle, the first ever steel watch from the brand, and one of the most discussed watches of the year. As this new sports watch got the world talking about Chopard, we thought it was the perfect time to take a look at the other work that Chopard has d.................. 10.12.19 More
HANDS-ON: The Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic 10436 White Dial
James Robinson
2019 is the year of the blue dial. Doesn't matter if it's a steel sports watch, solid gold dress watch or a one-off piece unique if you want your wrist flex to be as en vogue as a pair of R.M. Williams and beige chinos, a timepiece with a blue dial is the only way to go.And, as we discovered not too long ago, Baume & Mercier.................. 10.12.19 More