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Today is a neat day for the watch community, and especially for VIP Vacheron Constantin collectors. When I received this press release, I had to…
Holy trinity is a term that gets tossed around a fair bit. Its origins and usage are debated by some within the community, but I…
Pride is not an emotion I often overplay when it comes to my Britishness, but last week while dipping in and out of appointments around…
I’ve got to admit, whenever I see 60th or 140th Anniversary in a press release my first thought is again? I mean this has been a…
With hope on the horizon, and borders hopefully beginning to open, the relevance of GMT and world timer complications is bit by bit returning. Heck,…
Design is the language microbrands use best to communicate to collectors what it is they bring to the table. One microbrand who has done an…
The Bulgari Octo was famously designed by the legendary Gerald Genta. I see the Octo Roma as maintaining the essence of Genta’s spiritual work without…
Are the bold, dazzling stone dials of yesteryear making a comeback? After the unexpected releases from H.Moser earlier this year it does seem like it,…
In a world where the daily struggles of life may seem too much to bear, sports can routinely provide a much needed escape. This escape…
Forget the ties, the socks and all those “gifts” you had lined up for this coming Father’s Day (which is this Sunday in Australia). Bulgari…
I love brand anniversaries. They present the perfect opportunity for a brand to do something new or to celebrate their past by pulling something special…
In 1989, designer Emmanuel Gueit, who, at the time, worked for Audemars Piguet, presented a conceptual sketch that introduced a more robust take on the…
I’ll be blunt and admit the Czapek Antarctique became a strong personal favourite in the integrated bracelet game when it smashed onto the scene last…
According to UN Environment, every year as many as 13 million tonnes of plastic leak into the oceans – which is the equivalent of a…
Founder’s note: Today is a milestone for me, and the Time+Tide Team, as we announce a limited edition release with a brand our team has so…
I know I have been a part of the Time+Tide team for over a year now, but this past week in Las Vegas it really…
There is an appeal to a time only watch that is undeniable. The ability to pick it up at a moment’s notice, simply set the…
I have a secret crush and an unrequited love for metal. Not the usual dazzle of gold or techy titanium, but another silk surfaced alloy,…
Walk into a room of watch enthusiasts and mention Bamford London. The first thing that comes to the mind of pretty much anyone you talk…
Recently we covered the Grand Seiko SBGY007, its icy blue dial inspired by the frozen waters of Lake Suwa. Its blue hue could only be…
Often our readers really respond to watches that are released by the less usual suspects. Something different and more approachable, that still serves up a…
If you have been plugged into the watch world this year, then you are likely well aware of the fact that this is the year…
IWC is renowned for larger timepieces with their modern flagship model being the IWC Big Pilot to many. But as we saw this past year,…
Every time I encounter a new Farer, I’m looking forward to a double delight. This brand specialises in juxtaposing a very British sense of elegance…
Studio Ghibli is a Japanese national treasure in the world of anime with a vast output of traditional animated films. Each one is a very…
The movement is obviously a huge aspect of any timepiece and something you should look into at length. It is, after all, the heart of…
The SUB 200 is the most contemporary diver’s watch in the retro-tastic arsenal of DOXA. It was already a strong contender to be the ideal…
After getting used to H.Moser’s futuristic offerings and extraordinary fumè dials, their Heritage line is a collection that pays tribute to Heinrich Moser, the man…
Fratello knocked it out of the park in their last collaboration outing with Oris to create a bronze/burgundy Big Crown that nailed all the details…
This year, Zenith introduced the Chronomaster Sport, a killer 41mm chronograph that presented buyers with a more technically intriguing alternative to the popular Rolex Daytona.…
Masterpiece is a strong label. It’s not something to be taken lightly. Many of us in the watch journalism game get rightly chastised for throwing…
It is no secret that the watch world has a huge soft spot for Snoopy. Omega has leveraged the beloved Peanuts character in various Omega…
Collaboration watches are all the rage these days. Some scoff at the saturation, but many recognise the value a second eye brings to new designs.…
I do love the idea of a ceramic watch in bold colours like the flashy drama of Hublot or Rado’s latest twist on the Captain…
Divers are among the most popular watches on the market, if not the most popular, due to their highly robust builds and familiar aesthetic. As…
The Bol d’Or Mirabaud is the world’s biggest inland lake regatta, running the length of Lake Geneva, and Hublot is celebrating its eighth consecutive year…
In 2019, one of the most celebrated watches by the enthusiast community was the Longines Heritage Classic sector dial. The heritage reissue trend was in…
It’s all well and good catering to our tastes for vintage nostalgia and I admit that I’m usually wearing some form of field / pilot’s…
Recently we saw the return of the Baume & Mercier Riviera in the form of three configurations: the 42mm Baumatic, 42mm Automatic, and 36mm quartz.…
The Oristas out there eagerly anticipate the annual Oris Hölstein Edition, and the Big Crown is a beloved staple of the range. Recent additions have…
Bold proclamation from the outset. If this watch had been launched during Watches & Wonders this year it would have been my pick of the…
IWC and the Mercedes performance arm, AMG, have had a long and fruitful relationship since they first joined forces back in 2004. Things were taken…
As a motorsport fan with a predilection for vintage-inspired wristwear, I’ll freely admit that the original fresh blue Heuer Monaco might just be my favourite…
I still remember the morning that the Zenith brand manager for Australia stepped into the T+T HQ, excited to show us what he’d brought with…
Adrian Aldred has always had an under-the radar and unconventional approach to the watch world. At age 19, he bought a Rolex AirKing using the…
The line between watch journalist and collector sometimes blurs. My interview with Chris Alexander (@thedialartist), a creative designer with a growing sideline in watch modification,…
OK, I admit that I can be self-contradictory. While proclaiming last week that I enjoy the thrill of breaking established dress codes with a banged-up…
Seiko is on a roll with collaborations this year, recently teaming up with Naruto and Evisen Skateboards among others. Now Seiko has announced a new…
With the tuxedo panache of the Oscars still fresh in my memory, I appreciate brand founder Jerome Burgert describing this new Serica 5303 diver’s watch…
With nearly 40 brands presenting novelties this Watches & Wonders, it can be quite the challenge to present a novelty that stands out amongst the…
Audemars Piguet has modernised its novelties across collections, introducing next generation movements and new technologies into their creations. The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 43…
Jewellery and watches have always been interlinked, but there is a quantum leap from a gem-set bezel to the intricate wrist-worn jewellery of Bulgari. Set…
Hublot truly is a pioneer in watch materials. Their motto “The Art of Fusion” is not just a tagline, it is a prime directive that…
Panerai maintains a strong focus on sustainability. This is expressed through the construction and metallurgy of their watches, right down to recycled materials for their…
You know the phrase “Business on the outside, party on the inside”? Well Zenith has flipped that with the new, very limited-edition Zenith Defy 21…
As of late, many watch enthusiasts have broached the subject of what the “Holy Trinity” really means and whether it still holds merit and relevance.…
When Time+Tide last looked at a Hublot Big Bang Sang Bleu II, we described it as a “geometric ice palace” for the wrist. Well, the…
The new, all-steel Tudor Black Bay Chronograph seems to me like the sweet middle ground between two iconic watches. I have a strained relationship with…
In its six years, Farer has never shied away from standing out from the crowd. It’s a trait that has served the British brand well…
Zenith threw a knockout punch only a few weeks ago with the new Chronomaster Sport, and our enthusiasm is quite apparent when reading Andrew McUtchen’s…
Occasionally watch people will complain about how little anybody notices what’s on their wrist. You’re wearing a good watch. You’re dying to tell people about…
We don’t have to remind you of either the importance or our enthusiasm for the genre-busting design of the thinnest sports watch available, with its…
It’s crazy to think we only crossed paths with Eric Ku in January of last year, when he so kindly donated a Tiffany stamped Rolex…
