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The Patek Philippe Aquanaut adds some delectable new chocolates and blue-greys to the line-up

29.03.23

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The Patek Philippe Aquanaut adds some delectable new chocolates and blue-greys to the line-up

Patek Philippe adds three tasty new rose gold models to their Aquanaut sporting line for Watches & Wonders 2023 A flyback chronograph and diamond-bezelled time/date…

Patek Philippe introduces the Calatrava 5224R with a 24-hour dial

Introducing

28.03.23

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Patek Philippe introduces the Calatrava 5224R with a 24-hour dial

The Patek Philippe 5224R is slated to be the ultimate travel Calatrava It pairs a slim micro-rotor calibre with a travel time complication and 24-hour…

The Patek Philippe 5178G-012 is a minute repeater with a stunning flinqué enamel dial

Introducing

28.03.23

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The Patek Philippe 5178G-012 is a minute repeater with a stunning flinqué enamel dial

The Patek Philippe 5178G-012 impresses through its flinqué blue Grand Feu enamel dial. The 40mm case is made from illustrious 18k white gold. The calibre…

Time+Tide’s ultimate Watches & Wonders 2023 release hub

Introducing

27.03.23

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Time+Tide’s ultimate Watches & Wonders 2023 release hub

Watches & Wonders is always a bit crazy, so we thought we’d summarise all the new releases thus far in one article. Easily navigate to…

Looking back at the watches of Carpool Karaoke – from Paul McCartney to Bruno Mars

Pop Culture

27.03.23

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Looking back at the watches of Carpool Karaoke – from Paul McCartney to Bruno Mars

James Corden is not particularity in the public favour right now, so it is quite timely that The Late, Late Show With James Corden is…

5 of the most pioneering anti-magnetic watches

Lists

21.03.23

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5 of the most pioneering anti-magnetic watches

Magnetism is the invisible force that threatens your mechanical watch on a daily basis. Something as simple as your iPhone could affect it’s accuracy, which…

What’s happening to the value of your watch? New report delves into the secondary watch market

News

18.03.23

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What’s happening to the value of your watch? New report delves into the secondary watch market

Whether it’s to justify your latest splurge or make a fast buck, the issue of resale value looms large in the mind of the contemporary…

Friday Wind Down

10.03.23

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: MoonSwatch, plus entry-level heats up with new Tissot PRX and updated Timex Marlin

With Zach out and about, I thought I’d jump in and cover this week’s Friday Wind Down with your regularly scheduled content – memes, wrist…

Everything you need to know about watch finishing

Watch Education

10.03.23

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Everything you need to know about watch finishing

Looking for a singular resource on all the watch finishing techniques you should ever be familiar with? Look no further, as we try to list…

10 of the best Gérald Genta designs for other brands

Lists

07.03.23

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10 of the best Gérald Genta designs for other brands

Gérald Genta. Anyone who calls themselves a watch enthusiast is familiar with the legendary designer, and the mainstream consumer base for watches, whether they realise…

Get with the times: 11 badass women wearing badass “men’s” watches

Lists

05.03.23

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Get with the times: 11 badass women wearing badass “men’s” watches

The watch community is growing and evolving, but at times there are still some antiquated lines of thought plaguing it – discouraging newcomers from joining…

Why Andy Warhol’s Patek Philippe ref. 2526 up for sale at Sotheby’s is the one to buy

Auctions

05.03.23

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Why Andy Warhol’s Patek Philippe ref. 2526 up for sale at Sotheby’s is the one to buy

Trends come and go, and the hype around particular watches, or watch segments, shift over time. These days, for example, integrated designs are all the…

HBO’s Succession to end with upcoming season 4. Here are past horological highlights

Pop Culture

25.02.23

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HBO’s Succession to end with upcoming season 4. Here are past horological highlights

Yesterday, Jessie Armstrong, creator and showrunner of HBO’s hit television series Succession, revealed that season 4 would be the show’s last. He told The New…

Three takeaways from the most expensive watches sold at auction in 2022

Auctions

19.01.23

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Three takeaways from the most expensive watches sold at auction in 2022

Recently, Robb Report listed the 20 most expensive watches sold at auction in 2022. Overall, there was more than $600 million in sales between the…

Platinum status: The psychological reason why we think heavy watches are more valuable

News

20.11.22

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Platinum status: The psychological reason why we think heavy watches are more valuable

Platinum is the acceptable form of heavy metal. The reason for this isn’t just down to the lack of spandex trousers and apocalyptic imagery. It’s…

The new 5711 successor – the 5811/1G Nautilus – is a bit of a letdown. But it is our fault, not Patek’s

Opinion

26.10.22

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The new 5711 successor – the 5811/1G Nautilus – is a bit of a letdown. But it is our fault, not Patek’s

“Anticipation, I suppose, sometimes exceeds realisation,” Amelia Earhart once said. Ever since the final swan song of the Patek Philippe Nautilus ref. 5711, which, at…

Time+Tide book club: Ice Cold: A Hip-Hop Jewelry History

Pop Culture

24.10.22

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Time+Tide book club: Ice Cold: A Hip-Hop Jewelry History

For fans of hip-hop and streetwear, there’s a lavish new coffee table book just for you. More than simply documenting flash jewellery, Ice Cold: A…

“We made enough,” says Thierry Stern. There are no plans for a steel Nautilus 5811

News

21.10.22

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“We made enough,” says Thierry Stern. There are no plans for a steel Nautilus 5811

During the farewell tour of the 5711 Nautilus, we were led to believe the model was bidding adieu from the catalogue – at least in…

The cost-of-living crisis and the rise of stealth bling

Lists

26.09.22

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The cost-of-living crisis and the rise of stealth bling

EDITOR’S NOTE: Right now, I’m in the UK where the country is battling a cost-of-living crisis. Energy costs have soared, while The Economist reports that…

Jajanken CLOCK! The best watch sightings in anime

Lists

13.09.22

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Jajanken CLOCK! The best watch sightings in anime

The downtime we all had during the lockdown(s) led to heavy binges of streamable content. So, while I was never really a purveyor of anime…

Royal standard: The Queen’s life in watches

Pop Culture

10.09.22

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Royal standard: The Queen’s life in watches

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…

Game recognises (wrist) game: The NFL’s elite quarterbacks and their watch collections

Pop Culture

21.08.22

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Game recognises (wrist) game: The NFL’s elite quarterbacks and their watch collections

With autumn just around the corner, it’s time for America’s favourite sport to start ramping up again. The NFL preseason is already under way, and…

Dress watches that are unlikely streetwear champions

Fits and Ticks

19.08.22

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Dress watches that are unlikely streetwear champions

We’ve all seen iced-out Royal Oaks and Datejusts on the wrists of Supreme-donning hypebeasts, but every once in a while, we’re surprised by the flash…

Rihanna declared youngest girlboss billionaire, these are her watches

Pop Culture

07.07.22

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Rihanna declared youngest girlboss billionaire, these are her watches

Editor’s Note: Last year we dug into Rihanna’s watch collection after Forbes revealed she was well into the billionaire’s club. Now she is making headlines, being…

The link between crypto and collectible watches is becoming clearer

For years, in the circles I’m a part of, watch collectors have been asking a simple question. As watch prices continue to skyrocket, who in…

Ten things I learned from super-collector Patrick Getreide – the man behind the OAK Collection

Interview

24.05.22

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Ten things I learned from super-collector Patrick Getreide – the man behind the OAK Collection

If you have been tuned into the watch world of late, the name Patrick Getreide must ring a bell. His unveiling of the OAK Collection,…

How the Patek Philippe Nautilus became the ultimate flex watch

Watch Education

22.05.22

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How the Patek Philippe Nautilus became the ultimate flex watch

Welcome to The Icons, a new series where we take a horological deep dive into the most legendary watches of all time. We’ll delve into…

EDITOR’S PICK: 6 of the best vintage watch ads, according to @adpatina

Pop Culture

17.05.22

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EDITOR’S PICK: 6 of the best vintage watch ads, according to @adpatina

Editor’s note: One of the more interesting Instagram accounts I’ve followed is @adpatina, dedicated to sourcing (and selling) vintage watch ads. Clearly, I am not…

Inclusivity, diversity and wristshots: Welcome to Complecto’s first meetup

Events

04.05.22

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Inclusivity, diversity and wristshots: Welcome to Complecto’s first meetup

Over the previous months, I’ve introduced you to Jason and the Complecto community that he and his partner David (@davidp.nyc) have created. Through it, they…

Three wrist-game winners and losers of the Met Gala

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04.05.22

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Three wrist-game winners and losers of the Met Gala

The Met Gala is always a hot moment in NYC each year, where the famous and elite – or at least those deemed to be…

VIDEO: Head to head – what’s the best Patek Philippe release of Watches & Wonders?

Watch Reviews

03.04.22

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VIDEO: Head to head – what’s the best Patek Philippe release of Watches & Wonders?

“We’re here at the pinnacle of watchmaking – the top tier of the holy trinity!” That’s how Zach introduces Patek Philippe in this video with…

VIDEO: Bark & Jack, Bamford and Andrew meet in the metal for the first time!

Pop Culture

31.03.22

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VIDEO: Bark & Jack, Bamford and Andrew meet in the metal for the first time!

It’s Watches & Wonders week baby! The Time+Tide team is on the ground bringing you coverage of all the new releases. But we’re also getting…

WATCHES & WONDERS: Patek Philippe remind us there’s more to life than sport watches

Introducing

31.03.22

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WATCHES & WONDERS: Patek Philippe remind us there’s more to life than sport watches

Editor’s Note: Watches & Wonders means a bombardment of fresh releases, so we’re offering a quick overview of each brand’s new novelties – touching on…

The Blue Wiggle joins LeBron and Jay-Z as the latest celeb to be spotted wearing the Patek Philippe Tiffany Blue

Pop Culture

22.03.22

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The Blue Wiggle joins LeBron and Jay-Z as the latest celeb to be spotted wearing the Patek Philippe Tiffany Blue

At the end of last year, an unexpected release dropped that redefined the term “hype watch”. Not long after announcing they were retiring the Nautilus…

Who To Follow

25.02.22

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WHO TO FOLLOW: Meet the man determined to make watch culture less pale, male and stale

A few months back, I stepped out from my overly sanitized home to attend a watch meetup hosted by Rado. There, with a group of…

It’s Nautilus vs Aquanaut as Brooklyn Beckham & James Corden have a steak / frites cook-off while wearing Pateks

Pop Culture

13.02.22

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It’s Nautilus vs Aquanaut as Brooklyn Beckham & James Corden have a steak / frites cook-off while wearing Pateks

Sports watches were once truly tool watches. A chronograph was a stopwatch on the wrist, a dive watch with a timing bezel was the original…

WATCHSPOTTING: Two unexpected celebrities join the Nautilus club

Pop Culture

06.02.22

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WATCHSPOTTING: Two unexpected celebrities join the Nautilus club

Right now, if you were to pick the most in-demand watch model on the planet, the Patek Philippe Nautilus would be a sure-fire contender. Rising…

Why I didn’t trade my entire collection for a Patek Philippe 5066 Aquanaut

Opinion

31.01.22

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Why I didn’t trade my entire collection for a Patek Philippe 5066 Aquanaut

Editor’s Note: There are some members of the Time+Tide team whose watch collection seems to change on a monthly basis. There are constant purchases, trades,…

What Marty from Ozark can teach you about surviving Covid disruption and the value of date windows

Opinion

23.01.22

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What Marty from Ozark can teach you about surviving Covid disruption and the value of date windows

In Ozark, Marty Byrde is wearily accustomed to high-stress scenarios. Physical danger is an occupational hazard when you’re a money launderer for a Mexican cartel.…

VIDEO: The top watches of 2021 above $20k (Part 1)

Watch Reviews

20.01.22

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VIDEO: The top watches of 2021 above $20k (Part 1)

Gentle readers (and viewers), the gloves are now officially off. No more budget, no more “bang-for-buck”, and no more bargains. Chances are if you’re about…

Watch Analytics Wednesdays

22.12.21

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WATCH ANALYTICS WEDNESDAYS: How the Tiffany Blue Nautilus affected the Rolex OP Turquoise price

Editor’s Note: In a new series for Time+Tide, we have partnered with @watchanalytics to crunch the numbers and dig into the horological market trends and…

The evolution of a collection: Tom Holland and his Wonderful Web of Watches

Pop Culture

20.12.21

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The evolution of a collection: Tom Holland and his Wonderful Web of Watches

It’s a Friday night in 2015 and I’m in movie mode. After a bit of channel surfing, I come across a movie staring Ewan McGregor…

WHAT TWEAKS MY TOURB: Why asymmetrical running seconds drive me crazy

Opinion

19.12.21

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WHAT TWEAKS MY TOURB: Why asymmetrical running seconds drive me crazy

Taste is subjective, we all have our individual preferences – therefore what irks me may not necessarily irk you. But What Tweaks My Tourb is…

Of course, the first Tiffany-blue Nautilus to be spotted in the wild had to be on the wrist of Jay-Z

Pop Culture

16.12.21

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Of course, the first Tiffany-blue Nautilus to be spotted in the wild had to be on the wrist of Jay-Z

On Tuesday, at a NeueHouse Hollywood screening of The Harder They Fall, Jay-Z was captured wearing the Hype Piece of the Year: the Tiffany-blue dialled Patek…

Succession finale: The most significant watches from the hit show

Pop Culture

15.12.21

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Succession finale: The most significant watches from the hit show

Are you reeling from the finale of Succession, too? Over the nine episodes of the third season, the HBO show has consistently upped the dramatic…

“This is what watch collecting is all about” – Aurel Bacs on the Tiffany Blue 5711/1A-018 selling at Phillips for $6.5M USD

Auctions

12.12.21

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“This is what watch collecting is all about” – Aurel Bacs on the Tiffany Blue 5711/1A-018 selling at Phillips for $6.5M USD

This week, the watch world was eagerly awaiting what the result of “lot 1T” would be, and, not if it would break the record for…

The good, the bad and the ugly: 19 Instagram reactions to the new Patek Philippe Tiffany Blue 170th Anniversary Nautilus

Lists

11.12.21

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The good, the bad and the ugly: 19 Instagram reactions to the new Patek Philippe Tiffany Blue 170th Anniversary Nautilus

You know those calm-headed people who are inherently non-judgemental? Rather than leap to a hasty conclusion they patiently analyse an issue from every perspective, let…

Four unexpected takeaways from the new Tiffany Blue 5711 – the real final victory lap of Patek’s Nautilus

News

07.12.21

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Four unexpected takeaways from the new Tiffany Blue 5711 – the real final victory lap of Patek’s Nautilus

Earlier this year, Patek Philippe announced that the Nautilus, the most sought-after watch in the entire world, was being retired. The acclaimed reference would have…

EDITOR’S PICK: The 7 watch-collecting commandments of Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary

Pop Culture

07.12.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: The 7 watch-collecting commandments of Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary

EDITOR’S NOTE: Imagine you could spent pretty much whatever you liked on watches. You had deep enough pockets to essentially ignore budgetary concerns and snap…

Kevin Hart’s watch collection is the stuff of your horological dreams

Lists

06.12.21

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Kevin Hart’s watch collection is the stuff of your horological dreams

There is something special about a comedian’s ability to make you laugh. For a few moments in time, all your defences come down so that…

EDITOR’S PICK: Five platinum watches to put on your wish-list

Lists

05.12.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: Five platinum watches to put on your wish-list

EDITOR’S NOTE: Marc Hayek, CEO of Blancpain, Breguet and Jaquet Droz, said it best. “Platinum is among the noblest and most precious of metals,” he told The Financial Times. “It has extraordinary…