HANDS-ON: TAG Heuer's iconic Monaco Calibre Heuer 02
James Robinson
Of the hundreds of thousands of wristwatches that have been created over the last century, how many are truly iconic? The answer: honestly, not many not many at all.Candidly, there are probably fewer than 50 timepieces of the last 100 years that can claim to have had an impact on the zeitgeist of the horological industry.TAG Heu.................. 10.12.19 More
VIDEO: Timeless style in a 21st century body the Rado DiaMaster Petite Seconde
Felix Scholz
Rado's DiaMaster Petite Seconde is a great contender for a go-to daily wearer, as it offers a pretty good taste of both worlds. The style is restrained without being boring there are heritage touches there, like the leaf-shaped hands and small seconds, but it's also pleasingly up to date in terms of fine design details and current.................. 10.12.18 More
EVENT: An evening exploring why Chopard is a brand watch people are getting excited about
Andrew McUtchen
Late last week, Time+Tide was honoured to co-host an exclusive event at the Sydney Chopard boutique that centred around a tour of the key features of a genuine rockstar of a watch the 2017 GPHG Aiguille d'Or winner, the extraordinary Chopard L.U.C Full Strike. Also attending the event were members of the Trivett Bespoke and Cur.................. 10.12.18 More
The Black Bay we look at the evolution of Tudor's heritage icon
Felix Scholz
In 2017 the Black Bay is a force to be reckoned with, a retro reissue that has fuelled Tudor's ascendancy to the powerhouse it is today. And while these days we're used to having a range of colours and case finishing to play with, it's hard to overstate just how hot this watch was when it was first released in 2012, and how it got.................. 10.12.17 More
Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic True Second Video Review
Felix Scholz
The Geophysic True Second was a late entrant in our hypothetical Best Watch of 2015' list, after its release at Watches & Wonders in October, but gosh it's an impressive piece of kit. We've already given you the blow-by-blow breakdown of Jaeger-LeCoultre's latest expression of masculine elegance, but to truly appreciate the di.................. 10.12.15 More
New releases from Biver, Audemars Piguet, Breguet and more
Pietro Pilla
In the past seven days, we've seen the latest release for TimeForArt 2024, and there was no better way to complete the watches at auction than the last Biver timepiece. Audemars Piguet released a full gold variation on the Royal Oak Perpetual Ultra-Thin, Breguet continues its descent into the depths of black dials (also seen last .................. 10.11.24 More
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra-Thin Date | WHAT WE WORE
Jamie Weiss
You may have heard of the acronym GADA used for watches. It stands for ‘Go Anywhere, Do Anything’ and typically refers to stainless steel sports watches with inoffensive designs and proportions that, as the moniker suggests, suit all manner of activities. But that’s just it: most watches given that GADA label are .................. 10.11.24 More
The Rock wears IWC Portugieser Annual Calendar to Red Notice premiere
When a film has three huge Hollywood names on its marquee, you know a lot of eyeballs will be tuning in. Reportedly Netflix's highest budget film to date, the $200m USD production Red Notice stars Dwayne The Rock Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, and Gal Gadot and is jam-packed with action sequences to provide viewers with some streaming-based seratonin. Cri.................. 10.11.21 More
Audemars Piguet, FPJ, H. Moser & Cie, and Zenith achieve record breaking results at Only Watch 2021
Luxury watches can command exorbitant price tags at charity auctions and when piece uniques are on the table, the bidding wars inevitably heat up. We saw this recently during the Pink Dial Project auction, which Time+Tide was proud to be a partner of, and the trend continued at Only Watch, one of the largest recurring charitable auctions. Only Watc.................. 10.11.21 More
Fergus Nash
It should come as no surprise that IWC are the masters of the Swiss-made Flieger-style chronograph, given that they were one of the archetypal manufacturers of those watches back in the '40s, but their ability to adapt to modern military specifications and expectations is undoubtedly an achievement. Based on an exclusive model made.................. 10.11.20 More
Lashana Lynch has confirmed she is the new 007 in "No Time to Die"
Last week, Lashana Lynch confirmed in Harper's Bazaar that she would inherit the 007 mantle in No Time to Die, which is the 25th Bond film, due to hit cinemas in April 2021. During her interview she touched on a variety of points, including the perception of her casting and how she wanted to tackle the role. For the toxic personalities resisting th.................. 10.11.20 More
Top 3 most expensive watches sold at Only Watch 2019
James Robinson
Patek Philippe's entry into Only Watch 2019, the one-of-a-kind stainless steel Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime ref. 6300A, has just smashed, in fact obliterated, the record for the most expensive watch ever sold at auction.But it wasn't just the Patek that stretched into the seven-figure stratosphere at the charitable auction l.................. 10.11.19 More
Smart Money: 5 of the best buys from Only Watch 2019
James Robinson
Most of the hype around the results of Only Watch 2019 has been wholly and solely squared at the monumental, record-breaking price achieved by the Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime ref. 6300A, and it's pretty easy to understand why it sold for $31 million CHF (roughly $52 million AUD)!However, away from the white noise of the sta.................. 10.11.19 More
Rediscovering the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph
James Robinson
Editor’s note: If you’re in the market for a steel sports watch with a chronograph complication, you really are spoilt for choice. Rolex’s Daytona, Omega’s Speedmaster, Tudor’s Black Bay Chronograph … the list goes on. However, if you’re looking for a timepiece that meets all of the afor.................. 10.11.19 More
GPHG Innovation" Prize given to Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Twin Beat Perpetual Calendar
Nick Kenyon
It’s been a very busy week of watches in Geneva, with Only Watch 2019 setting new records, and the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Geneve (GPHG) awarding prizes to some of the best watches of the year (which included some upsets). Amidst the clamour and drama of the GPHG, where the pitting of brands head to head can increase.................. 10.11.19 More
SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 18, November 2018 the NOW Magazine launch
Andy Green
A little under two weeks ago, Time+Tide threw a party. Ostensibly, it was to launch our new?print publication, NOW. But really, you don’t need an excuse for a good party, and this was a good party, full of (very) good watches. Here’s what I spotted.Glen’s?Patek Philippe Nautilus Chrono reference 5980/1ARInstagram h.................. 10.11.18 More
Looking Ahead to Baselworld 2018 Friday Wind-down: 10 November, 2017
Felix Scholz
Wait, Basel in November?! What's going on here? An understandable reaction but, still, Baselworld 2018 is in the headlines, five whole months before it opens its doors. But we'll get to that in a second, right after we finish mixing this delicious summery cocktail (a lukewarm beer IRL), and saunter off to (yet another) glamorous p.................. 10.11.17 More
Tudor Black Bay Bronze In-depth Review: A Brand Showing Its Age
Felix Scholz
The story in a secondYet?again, Tudor has delivered one of the most talked about watches of 2016.If you’d asked me in the early months of 2016 if the bronze trend had a future, I'd have said no. To all intents and purposes the craze, spearheaded by Panerai, was on the wane. Sure, the ancient-yet-innovative alloy had its char.................. 10.11.16 More
TAG Heuer Connected Solid Gold Smart Watch: Can It Succeed?
Felix Scholz
Editor’s Note: A few weeks ago I received a surprising email. It was a press release from TAG Heuer, announcing an 18-carat rose gold version of their Connected Watch. I was surprised because this came just weeks after all mention of the much-hyped solid gold Apple Watch Edition silently disappeared from Apple’s site, .................. 10.11.16 More
Omega Bond Special: What Watch Will 007 Wear Next?
Felix Scholz
The credits have barely finished rolling on Spectre and already we're thinking about the future. Will Daniel Craig pick up the Walther PPK one final time, and if not him, then who? (Opinion in the office is divided between Tom Hardy and Idris Elba, by the way.) But more important even than the man himself is the watch he wears. Na.................. 10.11.15 More
TAG Heuer Carrera Tourbillon x Porsche Panamericana | INTRODUCING
Borna Bosnjak
The latest TAG Heuer x Porsche collab pays homage to the race that gave the watch and the car its name – the Carrera Panamericana.With a glassbox crystal and 42mm steel case, the Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon x Porsche Panamericana commands sizeable wrist presence.It’s limited to 255 pieces, and priced at CHF 35,000................... 10.10.24 More
Best tricompax chronographs | BUYING GUIDE
Russell Sheldrake
There are seemingly two factions in the watch industry right now. One that is happy to use the terms bicompax and tricompax to describe two and three-register chronographs, and another who could not be more against the idea. As my colleague Borna has written about in the past, the use of these two words has become a point of .................. 10.10.24 More
HANDS-ON: the TAG Heuer Carrera Three Hands Collection
More than 60 years ago, Jack Heuer was inspired to create a timepiece with clean lines and proportions a watch that leveraged a sense of modernity and purity. He wanted to create a harmonious chronograph watch that conveyed all the necessary information that drivers would love, but in an uncluttered manner that would allow anyone to quickly discern.................. 10.10.21 More
Announcing: The ZENITH X TIME+TIDE 'NIGHT SURFER' Limited Edition
Andrew McUtchen
Announcing: The ZENITH X TIME+TIDE ‘NIGHT SURFER’ Limited Edition, launching Tuesday 12th October at 2pm CET/ 11pm AEDT.CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST.................. 10.10.21 More
Thor Svaboe
Now, we all have an image of the Speedmaster Professional, the icon, the Tool of Tool watches, the Moon Watch. A beautiful 42mm piece of history, with its delicate white lumed baton hands pointing to a still timeless sixties minute track, and delicate slightly recessed sub chronograph registers on a plain, matt monochromatic dial. .................. 10.10.20 More
IWC takes to the water with Haydenshapes Surfboards
James Robinson
In their latest joint venture, IWC Schaffhausen and surfboard designer and entrepreneur Hayden Cox have teamed up to create a unique concept the world's first floating surfboard design studio. This very Australian activation was also designed to highlight the brand’s recent efforts to reduce their environmental impact, by .................. 10.10.19 More
Baume & Mercier's Clifton Baumatic in blue
Time+Tide
Editor’s note: Baume & Mercier’s flagship dress watch, the Clifton Baumatic, got a deep blue makeover earlier this year, which, combined with the classic styling and impressive movement, makes for a compelling daily dress offering …Baume & Mercier's foray into the world of in-house movements resulted in one .................. 10.10.19 More
VIDEO: The viper strikes! TAG Heuer's Carrera Calibre 02 Tourbillon Tte de Vipere
Felix Scholz
As far as cool watch names go, this watch has one of the coolest: I mean, the head of the viper it doesn't get much more rock than that. And while the story behind the name is less viper lounge and more viper observatory, the watch itself easily lives up to its rock star name. It's big, it's blue, it's made of ceramic and has a fr.................. 10.10.18 More
NEWS: More than Moonwatches these are the Omegas you can expect to spot in new moon film First Man
Cameron Wong
If you happen to be a watch fan or a space enthusiast, this Thursday in Australia is the day you've been waiting for, with the opening of Universal Pictures'?First Man.Based on the book by James R. Hansen, the movie chronicles the life of Neil Armstrong in the years leading up to the historic Apollo 11 mission to the moon in 1969................... 10.10.18 More
Cartier Rotonde de Cartier Minute Repeater Mysterious Double Tourbillon Hands-on Review
Felix Scholz
Here at Time+Tide we tend to focus on the simpler end of Cartier's offerings, classic beauties like the Tank or the Drive Extra Flat. But there's another side to the famous jewellery maison's watch offerings that's, well, exceptionally complex. The Rotonde de Cartier Minute Repeater Mysterious Double Tourbillon is one such watch. .................. 10.10.17 More
Richard Mille Horologist Explains RM69 Erotic Tourbillon Video Interview
Andrew McUtchen
As we said in Part 1, the Richard Mille Erotic Tourbillon was the most talked about watch of Watches & Wonders, 2015. But, to be fair, the watch did its fair share of talking, too, as eager groups of journalists, celebrities and VIPs filed through the booth testing it out – and giggling, or blushing, at the sassy sugg.................. 10.10.15 More
What Geneva Watch Days told us about the state of the industry
Russell Sheldrake
There is an overused metaphor in my favourite podcast,?The Rest is History, which they make fun of. As they talk through the events that lead up to a great battle or the outbreak of war, they often emphasise the gathering storm clouds of war. Now, I have no idea where this saying originated from, nor do I care that much, but .................. 10.09.24 More
New releases from Zenith, Seiko, JLC and more
Pietro Pilla
Even if you say you are not going to buy one of them, you were probably eagerly waiting for the new Swatch x Blancpain collaboration. Well, it leaked before the scheduled date and it made the cut as one of the best releases of the week. AP also surprised everyone with six new additions to the Royal Oak collections, and Seiko celeb.................. 10.09.23 More
Andrew picks out three new watches under $1,000 from Geneva Watch Days
Time+Tide
While the numbers reveal many of you love luxury timepieces, there is an equal, if not larger, interest in more budget-friendly watches – this is especially true within the daily wearer segment. As much as people romanticise the idea, not everyone is comfortable getting down and dirty with a pricey watch on their wrist. While i.................. 10.09.23 More
Royal standard: The Queen's life in watches
Luke Benedictus
So Queen Elizabeth II is dead. And whether you're a republican or a royalist, it's hard to remain totally unaffected by the sudden departure of arguably the most famous person on the planet. In England, the Queen was a benign fixture, a symbol of reassuring constancy in a world of change. What she embodied was a certain form of.................. 10.09.22 More
7 of the Best Watches ion Rock n' Roll Sex, Drugs and... Watches?
Felix Scholz
EDITOR’S NOTE: As part of Time+Tide’s recent website revamp, our tag-line changed to “The Home Of Watch Culture”. But this was no retro-fit job. That slogan reflected what Time+Tide has always done, which is to explore watches in the context of their broader cultural milieu. To prove it, have a read of Feli.................. 10.09.21 More
HANDS-ON: The olive green dial of this TAG Heuer Carrera Sport Chronograph is incredible
Nick Kenyon
As you may have seen here and here, we have been taking a closer look at the latest chapter in the TAG Heuer Carrera collection that sees a total redesign of one of the brand's most historically important families. But within this new collection, the TAG Heuer Carrera Sport Chronograph green dial catches the eye differently. Both t.................. 10.09.20 More
Buffy Acacia
My dad once told me to never spoil a good story with the facts, and that's a sentiment that seems to be well-loved within the watch industry. Whether it's a Rolex reaching the summit of Everest, or the friendly tale of a hiker named Daniel Wellington, every watch is made just that little bit more special knowing it has some sort o.................. 10.09.20 More
Andrew McUtchen
Cometh the crisis, cometh the man. Jean-Christophe Babin, CEO of Bulgari, has grown in stature yet again over the last six months as Bulgari has taken a militant stance against COVID-19. Whether it’s delivering Bulgari hand sanitiser to hospitals to assist in their fight against this deadly virus, or delivering a fair wit.................. 10.09.20 More
The Hour Glass celebrates its 40th with an awesome TAG Heuer Monaco LE
Felix Scholz
A few months ago we introduced you to the first in a series of limited edition watches made to celebrate The Hour Glass's 40th anniversary. Well, we've just had a look at the latest in the series, which takes the form of a TAG Heuer Monaco. Now, if this were any other watch it would run the risk of being a touch underwhelming, wha.................. 10.09.19 More