Borna Bosnjak
A front-runner in the world of luxury smartwatches, TAG Heuer pushes the envelope of innovation further with the new TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E4 45mm. With the Connected E3 a resounding success, the Swiss powerhouse brings all-round improvements to the E4. New hardware and software combine to provide the user with a watch that.................. 10.03.22 More
Rare Richard Mille RM 11-03 Flyback stolen at gunpoint in Beverly Hills
Unfortunately, yet another theft has shaken the watch world. As luxury items, it’s no secret these coveted and pricey items can become targets for thieves with criminals standing to make a lot of money if they quickly offload the stolen items. The New York Post, among a host of other news outlets, reported that jewellery store owner Shay Belh.................. 10.03.21 More
Friday Wind-down: 10 March, 2017
Felix Scholz
If we're completely honest, there's not a lot of winding down going on today at Time+Tide. It’s more of a Friday gear?up, really. We're up to our necks in pre-Basel press releases, schedules and the administrivia that is part and parcel of this sort of venture. So, when we do pop the top off a frosty brew, it'll be more in t.................. 10.03.17 More
9 Best Patek Philippe Watch Photos We've Ever Taken
Andrew McUtchen
When you really fall for someone, there’s a point where you just can’t get close enough. It’s the same with Patek Philippe. Over the years, we’ve photographed a wide range of their models, and the?closer?the shot, the tighter the macro, it’s almost always a case of the more magnified the wonder. Th.................. 10.03.17 More
Hublot Big Bang Alarm Repeater All Black Hands-on Review
Felix Scholz
Before the ubiquity of the mobile phone, one of the most useful functions a watch could have was an alarm. These days it's a decidedly anachronistic complication, hence the feature is most commonly associated with historic models such as the Vulcain Cricket (named after its particularly noisy, whirring alarm) or the Jaeger-LeCoult.................. 10.03.16 More
Why minimalism is not an excuse for lazy watch design | OPINION
Buffy Acacia
While I understand and appreciate the historical context of modernism and post-modernism in art, the rise of stripped-back design has led to a huge misunderstanding. Less is not always more, and simplicity is not always elegant. So-called minimalism is responsible for the loss of so much character in design, and there are only so .................. 10.02.25 More
Longines Flagship Heritage Year of the Dragon | INTRODUCING
Buffy Acacia
Longines' entrant for the Year of the Dragon is a new version of the Flagship Heritage.Its red and gold colours aren't going to be irrelevant once the celebrations pass.At A$5,100, it's limited to 888 pieces worldwide.Lunar New Year always brings an array of great watch releases, and the Year of the Dragon has allowed for plenty o.................. 10.02.24 More
My ill-advised quest to pair beer with watches
D.C. Hannay
They say necessity is the mother of invention. Well, this would be more a case of idle hands are the devil's playground. There is absolutely nothing necessary about any of this nonsense, but a passing series of ruminations has led to this question: what watch goes best with a given beer? Additionally, what qualities do they share? .................. 10.02.23 More
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Piaget goes PC, Norqain goes wild with NHL, and FC is living the highlife
Another Friday, another Wind Down, another recap of some highlight releases you may have missed this week. Let’s get into them.Piaget presents a perpetual calendar PoloPerpetual calendar complication makes its debut in modern Polo lineFeatures dark iridescent green dial, interchangeable straps, and a slender 8.65mm thicknessPriced approximate.................. 10.02.23 More
Introducing: The Zenith x Revolution & The Rake Chronomaster Revival A3818 The Airweight Cover Girl
Zenith has been on a real hot-streak as of late, coming in strong for LVMH Watch Week with some very intriguing pieces such as the Defy Revival A3642, Defy Skyline collection, and Defy 21 Chroma?among others. Whether heritage revivals, or next-generation collections, Zenith with each design continues to attract today’s buyers with their creat.................. 10.02.22 More
Have IWC pulled off a masterstroke with ski sensation Eileen Gu
Luke Benedictus
Sudden injuries, nosedives in form, squalid punch-ups in pub car-parks that are snapped by the tabloid press… Suffice to say when a watch brand picks a sporting ambassador it's a decision fraught with risk.? When Hublot signed Novak Djokovic last August, for example, they were justified in their belief they were partnerin.................. 10.02.22 More
When size is the prize 11 of the best big watches from dress pieces to divers
Nick Kenyon
Sometimes you need to make a statement.? You want to let the room know that you’ve arrived and need your watch to have your back. When it comes to making an impact, while you can resort to gregarious gem-setting or passionate pops of colour, the diameter of your watch is a much more direct way of getting eyes on your wrist. S.................. 10.02.21 More
Predictions: How feasible is the supposed Patek Philippe 6711 Nautilus "leak"
Editor’s Note: There is no official confirmation regarding the launch of a Patek Philippe 6711 Nautilus. Anything written below is pure speculation weighing up the potential veracity of the current rumours and is not representative of any correspondence with Patek Philippe.Watch forums are always rampant with watch mock-ups and predictions. T.................. 10.02.21 More
The best watches at the 2020 Oscars red carpet
Nick Gould
The 92nd Academy Awards were held in Los Angeles, California and have just concluded.?The big winners were Joaquin Phoenix, who won Best Actor for his portrayal of Arthur Fleck in Joker, Brad Pitt for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, and the Korean film?Parasite, which became the .................. 10.02.20 More
RECOMMENDED READING: Vacheron Constantin are removing the dangers of buying vintage watches
Time+Tide
Towards the end of last year I was fortunate enough to experience the Vacheron Constantin Les Collectionneurs watches in the metal. They are a shining example of something that many watch manufacturers are looking to execute exceptional pre-owned pieces sold by the manufacturer. The program has been running for a number of years now,.................. 10.02.20 More
INTRODUCING: Is this the HydroConquest that Longines had to make?
James Robinson
Need to knowWell, I bet nobody saw this coming … another day, another dive watch with a green dial.But is this new Longines HydroConquest a cynical marketing-based exercise aimed at cashing in on the peripheral hype caused by the Rolex Submariner Ref.116610LV? Or has Longines tried to create something truly unique in the s.................. 10.02.20 More
Luke Benedictus
The worst brand associations feel like they've been hatched in drunken brainstorms at the end of a very long day. There seems zero reason to attach the celebrity to the product, beyond a marketing budget that urgently needs to be spent. Thankfully, TAG Heuer's decision to partner up with Kyle Chalmers isn't like that at all. In.................. 10.02.20 More
INSIGHT: A Due double take two perspectives on the smaller Panerai Luminor Due models
Time+Tide
Ever since we first saw them at SIHH, the collective Time+Tide team has been crushing hard on the new Luminor Due models, particularly the 38 and 42mm offerings. Now, obviously these are watches with strong cross-gender appeal, so we thought it'd be a smart idea to get two takes on these models, courtesy of slender-wristed Sandra and.................. 10.02.18 More
Friday Wind-down: 10 February, 2017 Money Edition
Felix Scholz
For those of our readers who?don't live in Australia, have a quick look at the below heat map. Bet you didn't know heat maps went up to purple did you? Well, they do, and what that means is that we're currently sheltering in the cooling AC of the office, and dreading the blisteringly hot commute home. So, those are our problems. Y.................. 10.02.17 More
Breguet Marine 5817 Big Date Luxury Sports Watch Hands-on Review
Felix Scholz
We're willing to bet that when you think of Breguet, the first thing that comes to mind is slim elegance, or maybe the old-world charm of their vintage chronos. But a casual/luxury sports watch? Not so much.Nevertheless, that's exactly what the Marine 5817 is Breguet's take on a breezy weekender. Sure, it's got all the brand’.................. 10.02.17 More
TAG Heuer Connected In-depth Review
Felix Scholz
The story in a second:TAG Heuer's Swiss-designed smartwatch has been touted as the traditional' watch industry's much-hyped answer to the Apple Watch but what's it like in real life, on the wrist? And not just for a minute, a week I've been reviewing watches for going on eight years now, and I'll confess the TAG Heuer Connected is.................. 10.02.16 More
SIHH 2015: What Your Booth Says About You Part 1
Felix Scholz
At its heart SIHH is a trade fair. Product is shown, the world watch media is?wooed and deals are done with retailers. The showing, the wooing and the dealing happen mostly in the brands booths, but also in Geneva’s bars and of course the infamous ‘boat’, the location for the every-night, all-night after party. W.................. 10.02.15 More
Our favourite IWC watches of 2024
Buffy Acacia
With over 150 years of heritage, IWC has occupied an unusual place within watchmaking's 2024. Many of the year's most popular trends have involved stone dials, smaller cases, and integrated bracelet sports watches – but almost without exception, none of IWC’s most needle-shifting 2024 releases ticked any of those boxes.................. 10.01.25 More
Swatch x Blancpain Scuba Fifty Fathoms Ocean of Storms | INTRODUCING
Borna Bosnjak
The sixth edition of the Swatch x Blancpain Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms has arrived, featuring a blacked-out colour scheme and sunray dial.Rather than being inspired by one of Earth’s oceans, it’s inspired by one of the Moon’s lunar ‘oceans’.It’s not a limited release, unlike the Moonshine G.................. 10.01.24 More
Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Father Time Limited Edition | INTRODUCING
Jamie Weiss
Oris and Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) collaborate on a limited-edition bronze version of the Big Crown Pointer Date.Named after the famous ‘Father Time’ weathervane at Lord’s Cricket Ground, it comes with both a Cervo Volante leather strap and a multi-piece bronze bracelet.To mark the year Father Time was gifted .................. 10.01.24 More
IWC Ingenieur Automatic 40 Titanium | HANDS ON
Fergus Nash
Although we've already taken a hands-on look at the new IWC Ingenieur 40 range, a substantial piece of the puzzle was missing from the collection. As much as its overhaul was based around returning to the style of the 1976 original, the spirit of the Ingenieur is to push technology and explore scientific utility. Given that the use.................. 10.01.24 More
The Hamilton Murph is a wrist-bound movie star in its own right
D.C. Hannay
As both a watch buff and a film buff, I love it when those two worlds collide. When we see a watch on screen, it's usually a brief glimpse, scarcely enough time to make out the model, but sometimes, said timepiece actually becomes central to the plot. The James Bond ouvre is the prime example of a watch becoming part of the story, .................. 10.01.23 More
Five of the vey best sports watches on rubber straps
Thor Svaboe
While I deeply enjoyed writing the story about unlikely grail watches on rubber straps, let’s be honest. Most of them are far out of reach for most mortals even with a serious budget, given the watches’ limited supply. So here is a look at some more accessible examples that are tough, fresh and, most importantly, readil.................. 10.01.21 More
EDITOR'S PICK: We covered rockstars this week, but let's revisit rappers...
Time+Tide
Last year, James Robinson covered the wristwear of two of the biggest superstars in the game both known for their killer timepieces – Drake and Jay-Z. Not only do we uncover their favourite references, we also pit them against each other in what we call a Celebrity Death Match. Curious to know the winner? Then read on below!The.................. 10.01.21 More
The Enabler: How to justify buying another wristwatch
Luke Benedictus
NOTE:?We understand that you've found a new watch to add to your collection (congratulations!). But rationalising this fact coupled with the fact that it'll cost a bucket-load of cash may not always sit well with the less horologically minded. That's where we come in?Use The Enabler's advanced levels of sophistry to validate yo.................. 10.01.20 More
HANDS ON: The Longines Master Collection Ref. L2.673.4.92.0
James Robinson
Every year there's a couple of timepieces that, for one reason or another, slip under the collective radar of us watch enthusiasts.There were more than a few examples in 2019: think the Citizen Eco-Drive Caliber 0100, Rado Golden Horse, Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic the list goes on.But the watch that tends to sound out l.................. 10.01.20 More
Nick's 2019 $20K fantasy watch collection
Nick Kenyon
Selecting the best watches of 2019 with an unlimited budget is one thing. But those of us who aren’t hip-hop stars or oil tycoons have to comply with the tiresome reality of financial constraints. Which leads us to the challenge of selecting a $20K Fantasy Watch Collection from 2019. Here’s my hit list that sneaks in fi.................. 10.01.20 More
LIST: Well suited from business to black tie, we've got you covered with these 4 watches
Andrew McUtchen
By lore, a watch should not be worn with formal attire; you're at a sophisticated evening and that is where your attention should remain. But who doesn't love breaking the rules?Smart casual TAG Heuer AutaviaIn the clothing world, smart casual is tough. In the watch world however, a sports watch hits this dress code every time................... 10.01.19 More
The Longines Legend Diver, the perfect summer dive watch
Felix Scholz
Editor’s note: This week we’ve been all about summer watches, which leads, not surprisingly, into the realm of divers. And while many dive watches tend to be ultra-masculine, even slightly?hyperbolic affairs, the Legend Diver from Longines cuts a smoother figure, especially on this mesh bracelet. It’s like an old.................. 10.01.18 More
Omega Inverse Panda 'Speedy Tuesday' Speedmaster Limited Edition Announced
Andrew McUtchen
*UPDATE, 7AM AEST – ALL 2012 ‘SPEEDY TUESDAY’ MODELS HAVE BEEN ‘TEMPORARILY ALLOCATED’. THE WEBSITE ADVISES THAT YOU PLEASE TRY (OR CRY) AGAIN LATER*Hashtag us #surprised because Omega, the brand that only just recently added prices to their site (!), has well and truly embraced the digital world, .................. 10.01.17 More
Zenith Defy Extreme Mirror | INTRODUCING
Fergus Nash
The Zenith Defy Extreme Mirror sports nearly every surface in a reflective finish, excluding the sapphire dial plate letting you peek into the movement.The flat planes of the angular 45mm case offer distortion-free reflections that curves would otherwise accentuate.The El Primero 9004 offers a 1/100th of a second chronograph with i.................. 09.12.23 More
Rare Asprey Rolex Daytona and more up for grabs at Sotheby's | AUCTIONS
When I recently visited Sotheby’s, it was not just their range of Important Watches auction lots I went hands-on with. While the Important Watches auction will be held live in NYC on December 7, concurrently there is also the Sotheby’s Fine Watches auction happening right now on their website – with the bidding on all lots closing.................. 09.12.23 More
The Franck Muller Vanguard Skeleton Colour Dreams is a joyful riot of mad-cap fun
Borna Bosnjak
Ever wondered what happens when you take the colour wheel and throw it at a watch with extreme craftsmanship and precision? Well, we recently found out. Franck Muller and colour share a healthy, two decade-long relationship, marked by the release of the first Colour Dreams model during the turn of the millennium. From the Crazy H.................. 09.12.22 More
INTRODUCING: The Vacheron Constantin grie Moon Phase stuns with its diamond-studded designs
Borna Bosnjak
This trio of novelties from the Vacheron Constantin egerie Moon Phase collection encompasses the brand’s incredible attention to detail and gem-setting savoir-faire. The first is a more simple, possibly even everyday, piece with a brand new bracelet, touted to fit like a second skin. The other two share a case and dial cove.................. 09.12.22 More
Luke Benedictus
By the pool at Villa Hublot, a palatial mansion on the Persian Gulf coast, the French World Cup winner Marcel Desailly is sitting at the corner of the bar drinking a glass of red wine. As a DJ spins upbeat house tunes to usher in the sunset, a waiter circulates among the guests with a tray of Cuban cigars. When I accept one, he.................. 09.12.22 More