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Talk about a conversation piece. The loss and eventual return, against all odds, of a F.P Journe Centigraphe S, now worth $100,000 USD, was a…
A full tungsten carbide case and bracelet make this a surprising watch to hold, and a secret dial makes it a joy to wear.
Many independents are launching more and more new models and big box brands are not far behind with some interesting additions to their collection.
This innovative, rainbow-framed watch is a touching tribute to one of François-Paul Journe's most formative friendships.
In a space where so much history has gone before, it’s nigh impossible to create a timepiece that’s totally unique. For example, just about any…
Zach offers up three F.P. Journe Chronométre Bleu alternatives you may want to consider - especially if paying over retail isn’t your jam.
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…
F.P. Journe is an interesting case in the expanding landscape of independent watchmaking. For a watchmaker that produces around 900 pieces per year, the brand…
The tide seems to be shifting in the auction world towards scarcity and craftsmanship, rather than scratched-up provenance and movie-star affiliations. We could see results…
Do you want to look at pictures of sliced bread stapled to a tree? Are you intrigued by the inner monologue of shoplifters? Keen to…
I must confess I have a strong affection for J.N Shapiro watches. As a born and bred American, whenever I see US watchmaking get time…
EDITOR’S NOTE: The notion of a luxury quartz watch should never have been a contradiction in terms. Thankfully, a growing number of high-end brands have…
The Christie’s New York auction ended yesterday with their final event of the spring season representing an important touchstone for the market. The predicted top…
It’s always a good idea in marketing to talk a strong game. But after describing the forthcoming Legends of Time in Hong Kong as the…
Will your watch stay unscathed in a shower?
Last week it happened again. I was standing in line at a coffee shop and, of the seven people queuing, I was the only one…
Editor’s note: Yesterday we took at look at all of the Australian Open tennis players who actually wore their watches while competing. Today we’ll be…
The 2021 Australian Open is edging towards its climax in Melbourne after the players and their respective teams completed a mandatory two weeks of quarantine.…
I did choose to be very optimistic in my story last week about the astounding Vacheron Constantin Tour de L’Ile reaching a cool record $3…
Since its inception in 2014, the Octo Finissimo was an absolute game changer for how the watch enthusiast community perceived the Bulgari brand. Sure the…
If you haven’t heard of Aurel Bacs, that is something that needs to change. While the word influencer has been irreparably ruined by people who…
Happy (almost) Halloween everyone! To get you into the spirit a day early, we’ve got three scary thoughts for you to ponder. 1) Christmas is…
We published over 1,100 articles on Time+Tide in 2025, so we thought we'd share a shortlist of the articles we're most proud of.
As we edge closer to the end of 2025 there is no slowing down in the watch world, with new openings and releases.
There's much more to watch materials than just steel and gold. Here, we break down some of the most common materials used in watchmaking.
For that much money, you could get a...
Our man on the ground, Pietro Pilla, shares his take on Geneva's monumental November 2025 auctions, which were filled with record breakers.
The Chinese independent brand has gone all in on an unusual metal - tantalum - as it offers something unique to the market.
Don't roll your eyes... Ele's masterclass in everything from sapphires to stone dials is not to be missed.
When a brand like Jaeger-LeCoultre wants to host an event displaying some of its most incredible vintage pieces, you have to say yes.
Cartier's watchmaking competition for up-and-coming artisans has a strict theme, time limit and budget, but Borna argues that's a good thing.
Borna shares a brief history of Breguet's Souscription watches, and how the souscription model continues to be relevant today.
September 2025 has been a particularly stacked month as far as watch releases go... But here were our favourite new watches from the month.
This 7-piece limited edition created for the Penny Watch community represents the Korean watch collecting community's coming of age.
Here at Time+Tide, we are very fond of lume, so here is a list of some of the best full lume dial watches on the…
The Trilobe Trente-Deux presented at Geneva Watch Days 2025 may just be the most interesting integrated bracelet watch released this year.
With a colour-shifting dial and monopusher chrono movement designed specifically for this watch, there is a lot to get into here.
Retro oddballs or haute horlogerie stunners, there's always a time and place for quartz movements, and these are some of the most expensive.
Exhibition casebacks on watches can be magical - but like any overused magic trick, used too often, the wizardry fades, Tom argues.
This year's GPHG long list has been announced, and we've gone through them all to find out the favourites and outside chancers.
Borna highlights 5 up-and-coming watches from makers you might not have heard from before, all gunning for LV's prestigious new prize.
Urban Jürgensen is back, but where has it landed within the watch marketplace?
BIg results, even bigger vibes.
All on show, all the time.
It's been around for 10 years and 2025 is set to be its biggest edition to date, with over 90 brands taking part.
More than just a case metal switch-up, the Daniel Roth Extra Plat Rose Gold is a paradigm shift for the storied Roth name.
Here's a few reasons why quartz watches should not just be low-cost alternatives to their mechanical counterparts.
There's so many auctions gearing up to take place in Geneva right now and they're all chock-full of amazing watches - here's the best ones.
Hand-winding watches remain popular despite their old-school movement tech. Here are the ones that prove why that's the case.
Eastern Arabic numerals carry a uniquely luxurious and exotic connotation in the watch industry, and these are the best watches with them.
Being the cradle of watchmaking, France is bound to have some good watchmakers - and it does.
Tourbillons are associated with hefty price tags, but our list includes surprisingly affordable watches along with expectedly pricey ones.
Blue dials have always been popular, and these watches stand out as being the nicest money can buy right now.
We've seen what all the big box brands had to show, but what about the indies?
Chanel's stylish J12 has gone on to get a tourbillon upgrade, and is now outfitted with a blue ceramic case and bracelet.
Looking to shop for watches in the Harbour City? Check out this guide, written by our native Sydneysider, Jamie.
The decision has been made, the dollars have been saved. Time to buy a new watch. Only issue is, where to do it in Melbourne?
Though usually associated with sports watches, this selection of titanium watches encompasses pretty much all tastes.
Three jumping displays, a shaped movement, and avant-garde design - that sounds like a Franck Muller, alright!
Charitable festivities, a bunch of new APs, Leonardo DiCaprio joins the Rolex fam and a new MoonSwatch - all in a week's worth of days!
China can't be ignored when it comes to horological significance, as these top Chinese watch brands prove with their artisanal quality.
The Le Locle brand becomes the latest watchmaker to open up shop on Melbourne's Collins Street, and they did so in statement-making fashion.
There’s an almost tangible romance to shopping in person, now you can spend a day perusing one of the world’s most charming cities — London.
Really, it was more like two and a bit days rather than a week - but there were still plenty of great watches to pick…
Wondering what the hands on your watch are called? Chances are, we'll have the answer here.
Japan is heralded as a place for amazing vintage watches and red-hot independent brands. But where does Japan's love of watches come from?
We delve into the famed certification of high-end watches, but also figure out whether the Geneva Seal actually matters.
Steve McQueen's Heuer Monaco, a fresh Daytona John Player Special, and a couple of brass Journes.
We look at the best watches using the most classic numeral design.
Quartz can be cool, and these super collectable models from Rolex to MoonSwatch prove just how cool it can be.
The grey-blue material is famous for its resilience to machining, but also its beauty.
Known for its grey-blue hue, tantalum has a cult following in watchmaking, but how much do you know about this tough metal?
Add some sunshine to your life with these yellow dial watches, as the nights start to get longer and days get shorter.
If interesting design now trumps mechanical innovation in watchmaking, quartz technology like TAG Heuer's Solargraph has an important edge, Biebuyck explains.
The obviously amazing and the undeservingly underrated from Christie's latest auction.
Lederer has taken observatory certification to another level by checking its new watch with three separate observatories in two countries.
There are a lot of stories in watches, and these four have more to say than most, with a unique Rolex, an early F.P. Journe,…
Why are resonance watches so special, and why have only a handful of watchmakers actually made one?
The Dual Time GMT Resonance sports a fascinating, beautifully decorated movement and is Armin Strom's smallest resonance watch to date.
Whether it's on the court or off it, most tennis players worth their salt will have a watch sponsor. Some of them are quite unexpected.
Tissot x Grendizer x Time+Tide brought the new PRX UFO Robot Grendizer collaboration to Melbourne's Robot Bar.
The large, French, luxury house has taken a minority ownership stake in MB&F which turns 20 years old next year.
Spoiler alert - we're sorry to say that nobody mentioned Invicta.
With a captivating dial construction, the Ming 20.01 Series 3 shows what the Ming Special Projects Cave can do in the dark.
We have some fun with our fantasy Holy Trinity brands, with the whole team chiming in with who they would pick.
The allure of gold will never wane, and these are the watches making the most of it.
What is lug-to-lug, and why does it matter? Zach explores the idea, and gives some examples.
We've seen tourbillons and minute repeaters aplenty - these watches sport some truly unique mechanical oddities.
The prancing horse has graced some of the greatest sports cars of all time, and it can be found on a number of great watches…
Some of the best independent watchmakers out there are family business, but these are true examples of the skill running in the family.
Rainbow watches are usually associated with high price tags and coloured gems, but our ten of the best start at just $160.
We love to engage with our readers, and when we asked "what's the worst advice you've heard about watch collecting?" you had a lot to…
Imagine you're back in high school and the bell rings for lunch. Which 'table' of watch collectors do you sit with? Our community got creative…
Unique and ultra-rare was the name of the game, with F.P. Journe, Audemars Piguet, and Rolex owned by Schumacher being sold.
Small indies achieved spectacular results at the Only Watch charity auction this year, with Furlan Marri a particular standout.
If you're tired of constantly reading about the same five brands, have a break and enjoy some independent craftsmanship.
A mistranslated misnomer, or proof of language evolving? Buffy talks horology, and what that really means.
The biannual charity sale always brings a lot of heat in terms of one-off special edition models - here are our favourites.
Wondering what T+T's most Cartier-obsessed member picks as his best releases of the fair?
